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While there is broad agreement between us that both antisemitism and Islamophobia are on the rise, Andre Oboler’s recent article highlights a trend that I find rather troubling — namely, the tendency to debate which form of prejudice represents the bigger problem.

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Source: ABC

On the 18th of January, HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light) hosted an interfaith Peace Tour that brought youth to three places of worship in Melbourne for educational and interfaith engagement.

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Mr Adel Salman said the lack of prayer rooms in the CBD had made it difficult for practising Muslims who work or visit the CBD, to observe their religious obligations.

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Source: ABC

Digambar Naga Baba has kept his hand raised for the last five years — a symbolic act of devotion and sacrifice.

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Source: ABC

Human Rights Watch, Jewish Council of Australia, Australian Federation of Islamic Councils, Australian National Imams Council, Human Rights Law Centre and Amnesty International condemn a recent spate of antisemitic hate crimes in Australia.

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Source: Human Rights Law Centre

Senior Buddhist monks from across the world gathered at Wat Buddharangsi Melbourne temple in Springvale South this month.”

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Source: Dandenong Star Weekly

In many countries, religion and politics are deeply intertwined. The belief that a country’s historically predominant religion should be a central part of its national identity and drive policymaking is sometimes described as “religious nationalism.”

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Source: Pew Research

6/12/2024

The Faith Communities Council of Victoria has issued the following statement in response to the arson attack on Adass Israel synagogue in Ripponlea: