BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//https://faithvictoria.org.au///NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.10.15// METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260421T102712UTC-7529RZzaex@https://faithvictoria.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20260421T102712Z DESCRIPTION:The Council for Christians and Jews invites you to:\n‘The impor tance of interfaith respect in fostering religion for human flourishing.’& nbsp\;Freedom of Religion | A Jewish - Baptist Dialogue\nDate: Sunday 22 S eptember 2019 \;  \;  \; Time: 2:30pm to 4pmLocation: \;Ke w Baptist Church\, 10 Highbury Grove\, Kew VIC 3101\nAt a time when the no tion of ‘freedom of religion’ seems to be mired in controversy\, it is imp ortant to cultivate a respectful and informed understanding. We are theref ore seeking to build a bridge of understanding between Christians and Jews \; to educate each other and the wider community on the separate and disti nct beliefs\, as well as areas of common ground. The resurgence in hate la nguage and evidence of increasingly divisive rhetoric and vilification\, a ccentuates the need for a careful conversation that grapples with historic and political complexities. Confusion in social discourse and a tendency to polarised attitudes to religious debate calls for a wise and nuanced co nversation. Join us to hear Rev Dr René Erwich and Rabbi Fred Morgan AM dr aw on their rich historical experience to inform our current dilemmas. Q&a mp\;A and discussion to follow.\nMore about the speakers:\n\nRev Dr René E rwich is the Principal of Whitley\, the Baptist Theological College in Vic toria. With a PhD from Utrecht University\, he was appointed in 2017 after working as a research professor in Practical Theology in the Netherlands. His focus in teaching and research is on the intersection of faith\, reli gious practices and society. His interests include theology and media\; hu man sexuality and theology\; and supervised learning. He is married to Chr ista Eijer and together they have four children.\nRabbi Fred Morgan AM stu died and taught the religions of India at Columbia University (USA)\, Camb ridge University and the University of Bristol (UK)\, before entering Leo Baeck College in London to train as a rabbi. After his ordination he serve d for 13 years in North West Surrey Synagogue (UK)\, while also teaching c ourses in Midrash and Modern Jewish thought at Leo Baeck College. In 1997 he came to Melbourne with his wife Sue and three children to assume the po st of Senior Rabbi at Temple Beth Israel\, Melbourne\, the flagship Progre ssive synagogue in Australia. Following that\, he became a Professorial Fe llow in Jewish-Christian Relations at the ACU\, and is currently Emeritus Rabbi at Temple Beth Israel.\n\nCost: $10 entry fee | Includes Kosher afte rnoon teaAdvise attendance: (03) 9429 5212 | ccjvic@bigpond.net.auFor flye r\, click here. \; https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/ 1620-freedom-of-religion-council-of-christians-and-jews DTSTART:20190922T143000Z DTEND:20190922T160000Z LOCATION:Kew Baptist Church\, 10 Highbury Grove\, Kew VIC 3101 (10 Highbury Grove\, Kew VIC 3101\, Australia) SUMMARY:Freedom of Religion: Council of Christians and Jews URL:https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/1620-freedom-of-reli gion-council-of-christians-and-jews END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR