BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//https://faithvictoria.org.au///NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.10.15// METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260426T074023UTC-8435LIxr1H@https://faithvictoria.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20260426T074023Z DESCRIPTION:The Australian Intercultural Society &\; Rationalist Society of Australia invite you to:\nIslam in a secular society : Individualism v s Communitariansim | Panel Discussion\nDate: Tuesday 31 July 2018 \; & nbsp\;  \; \;Time: \;6pm to 8pmLocation: Australian Intercultu ral Society - Suite 2\, Ground Floor\, 441 St Kilda Road\, Melbourne\nIn a n era in which faith traditions are encouraged to be relevant and provide meaning to their adherents\, one faith tradition has been subjected to mor e scrutiny than others. Islam\, a civilization that has contributed to the advancement of humanity\, has been put under the microscope ever since 9/ 11. Muslims have been asked to explain the true teachings of their faith a nd clarify many aspects of it that seem puzzling to the neutral eye. Many Muslims are now living as citizens in Western secular societies such as Au stralia\, where there is a separation of religion from the state. These so cieties are liberal and promote individual rights: the rights to belief an d non-belief\, freedom of thought\, equal treatment of women\, socially an d economically to name a few. In this setting\, can a Muslim truly be a pa rt of society\, or are there faith-based beliefs preventing this ? Are the re any clashes with Islamic teachings which curb an individual&rsquo\;s ri ghts of belief\, non-belief and having unlimited freedom of speech ?\nHear our panellists Tasneem Chopra\, Meredith Doig\, Paul Monk\, Mehmet Ozalp address these topics and more. Moderated by the former Religion Editor of The Age newspaper Mr Barney Zwartz\nCost: \;FreeRegistration: http://b it.ly/2MU9OZW\nMore about the panelists:\n\nTasneem Chopra is Curator\, Co nsultant\, Author and prominent activist\, Tasneem Chopra&rsquo\;s passion for addressing social justice issues has embraced many platforms. An inde pendent Cross Cultural Consultant\, Tasneem delivers acclaimed workshops o n diversity\, identity and racism to varied audiences from Supreme Court j udges to kindergarten teachers. Tasneem maintains her personal and profess ional experience inform her broader outlook on our social landscape where she advocates for social change and justice\, particularly as these issues impact upon the disadvantaged and minorities.\nDr Meredith Doig\, Preside nt of Rationalist Society Australia in addition to a professional company director and governance consultant. Meredith has been a long-time communit y activist\, lobbying on topics ranging from tax and industry development to social equity and corporate governance. In 2004\, she completed a PhD o n &ldquo\;The Nature of Organisational Sustainability&rdquo\;\, focusing o n corporate responsibility and &lsquo\;triple bottom line&rsquo\; accounta bility.\nDr Paul Monk is a prolific commentator on international affairs i n the Australian media and may well be unequalled in this country for inte llectual breadth and depth\, but especially for his ability to rapidly app ly that profound resource to challenges in the broad arena of human affair s. He has had seven books published over the past decadeAfter completing h is PhD in International Relations\, looking at cognitive and policy aspect s of US counter-insurgency operations during the Cold War\, he worked for a number of years in Australia's Defence Intelligence Organisation on East Asia\, with a particular emphasis on the challenge of North Korea\, the s tagnation of Japan and the rise of China. He was head of China analysis in 1994-95 and has remained a widely consulted commentator on Chinese and in ternational affairs since then.\nAssociate Professor Mehmet Ozalp is a the ologian\, author and academic and the founding director of the Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation (CISAC) at CSU. He is an executive member of Public and Contextual Theology (PaCT)\, a research centre at CSU. Mehm et has worked in the interfaith and intercultural scene in Australia since 2000. In 2009\, Mehmet founded ISRA Australia\, an educational and resear ch organisation focusing on providing information and educational services on Islam and Muslims. Mehmet was a member of Harmony Reference Group esta blished by the NSW Premier Bob Carr in 2003.\n\nLight refreshments with te a &\; coffee will be offered. If you have any special dietary needs\, p lease let us know when you register for the event.\nIf you have any questi ons\, please don't hesitate to contact us on 03 9867 2248 or info@intercul tural.org.au. https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/1378-isla m-in-a-secular-society-australian-intercultural-society DTSTART:20180731T180000Z DTEND:20180731T200000Z LOCATION:Australian Intercultural Society\, Ground Floor\, Suite 2\, 441 St Kilda Rd\, Melbourne\, VIC 3004 (441 St Kilda Rd\, Melbourne VIC 3004\, A ustralia) SUMMARY: Islam in a Secular Society: Australian Intercultural Society URL:https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/1378-islam-in-a-secu lar-society-australian-intercultural-society END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR