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The Interfaith Rainforest Initiative brings the commitment, influence and moral authority of religions to efforts to protect the world’s rainforests and the indigenous peoples that serve as their guardians.

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Source: Interfaith Rainforest

Some give up food. Others give up social media. Still others put the kibosh on television.Fasting for religious reasons is common in many religions.

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Source: USA Today

Twenty years ago, Sharabhang Giri was a Melbourne-based scientist who reluctantly went to India for a holiday.

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Source: ABC

POSITION TITLE:   JCMA Education Officer - Part time

REPORTS TO:  JCMA Executive Officer

EMPLOYMENT LOCATION: East Melbourne

APPLICATIONS DUE: Sunday, 3 March 2019

PURPOSE OF THE ORGANISATION

The Jewish Christian Muslim Association of Australia (JCMA) is a not for profit, volunteer based organisation. The JCMA aims to prevent emotional and physical abuse arising from religious intolerance and cultural discrimination. JCMA programs and events bring together members of the Abrahamic faiths to build relationships based on mutual respect and understanding through dialogue and shared experience.

The Christian Conference of Asia gathered over 100 participants including Christian, Buddhist, Islamic, Jewish, Bahai, Hindu and Sikh to meet with the participants of the World Council of Churches (WCC).

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Source: World Council of Churches

A Buddhist temple and assembly hall has been refused in Gisborne South following strong community backlash.

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Source: Midland Express

Zara Tai didn't wear white on her wedding day, but then again, it wasn't a conventional ceremony.

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Source: ABC

Sometimes small religions achieve extraordinary things. James Carleton is joined by a Quaker and a Zen Buddhist to explore how minority faiths can still have a big impact on society, even in the midst of persecution.

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Source: ABC