Religion
It’s not about scarves says Muslim feminist
Raheel Raza is a Pakistani/Canadian Muslim feminist currently visiting Australia. Raheel regards herself as the voice of moderate Islam –......
Dalai Lama leaves instructions
The Dalai Lama publicly announced this week that if he is to be reincarnated he will leave clear written instructions......
‘Ban the burqa’ rally drowned out in Brisbane
Brisbane City on was the location of a Ban the Burqa rally on the weekend, held by far-right activist group,......
The beginning of the end
US radio broadcaster and Christian extremist Harold Camping has prophecised the Rapture for May 21. We look at the reaction......
Ethics classes approved as churches get ready for a fight
Students who choose not to learn scripture will soon be able to attend ethics classes instead, under a new system......
Hajj – Pilgrimage to Mecca
Every year millions of Muslim pilgrims visit Mecca to do the Hajj. The pilgrimage to Mecca is the fifth pillar......
Australia’s first Saint, Mary MacKillop
All around the country, Australians are preparing celebrations for the canonisation of Australia’s first Saint, Mary Mackillop. Along with five......
Archbishop Desmond Tutu retires
Anti-apartheid hero Archbishop Desmond Tutu officially retired from public life today, ending over three decades of human rights activism. The......
The strength of radical religious groups in SE Asia
The strength of radical religious groups in South-East Asia has diminished significantly, thanks to joint Indonesian and Australian counterterrorism efforts.......
Koran Burning: What reactions will this incite?
A recent influx of incidents involving the public burning of the Holy Koran raise a serious question: what reactions will......