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Statement from Australian faith leaders
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We urge our political leaders to reconsider the needs and futures of people who are still on Temporary Protection Visas. It is time to offer people on TPVs permanent protection.
We raise this matter cautiously, mindful of how fraught discussion of such matters has been in previous Federal Elections.
‘Never give up hope’: faith leaders share their religious messages
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In a year of extreme floods, war and a pandemic, faith leaders are sharing a heartening message; “never give up hope”.
Source: The Age
Coordinator Position @ Multi Faith Centre, Swinburne University of Technology
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Swinburne Student Life is offering a unique opportunity for a passionate and motivated professional to support the management of the Multi Faith Centre space.
Source: Swinburne University of Technology
Once an outsider, Bachar Houli is now helping young Muslim footballers achieve their AFL dreams
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The triple premiership champion is revered by many, but his journey to the top wasn't easy as a young Muslim boy with little guidance in a field where Islam is under-represented.
Source: SBS
‘Huge issue’: The athletes juggling faith and sport
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Hakeem al-Araibi quietly arrived at St Albans Saints Soccer Club training after sunset, holding a date and a drink.
Source: Sydney Morning Herald
Religious Australians are pushing for climate action, and want church leaders and politicians to get on board
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Most religions believe the universe and everything in it is a creation of God or gods, and most demand that we nurture God's creation.
Source: ABC
Church leaders ask political leaders to 'take powerful action' on climate change
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Dozens of church leaders, including many others affected by flooding and bushfires, have signed on to an open letter calling for government leaders to take action on climate change.
Source: Eternity News
Who wins when politics and religion collide, particularly during a federal election?
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Politics and religion. Raise these topics at your Easter family gathering and you may get fireworks.
Source: ABC
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