Religion
Minns warns against commemorating terrorist deaths
NSW Premier Chris Minns has issued a warning to protesters and worshippers that inciting terrorist behaviour and commemorating terrorists who have died may breach federal laws.
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Gender equality
Celebrating feminine energy, dancing with joy
Feast or fast, traditions, prayers and cultural activities galore are planned during this annual Hindu festival.
- by Shobha Sekhar
Museum project renews debate over Italy’s role in Holocaust
SS troops rounded up more than 1200 Jews in Rome 80 years ago on Monday. Of the 1024 Roman Jews eventually deported, only 16 survived the extermination camps.
- by Colleen Barry
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A lit candle the steadfast flame of hope
Each candle represents a prayer, a wish and a hope for protection and a better tomorrow.
- by Ann Rennie
Japanese government asks court to dissolve Unification Church
The man accused of assassinating Shinzo Abe was allegedly motivated by the former prime minister’s links to the church that he blamed for bankrupting his family.
- by Mari Yamaguchi
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An extra-sweet new year with friends and family
At the end of an exhilarating and exhausting time on the Jewish calendar, there is much to be thankful for.
- by Nomi Kaltmann
Veteran of interfaith affairs and expert on anti-semitism
“I felt encouraged that not just co-operation, but Muslim-Jewish friendship, is a genuine possibility,” said Jeremy Jones.
- by Michael Easson
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Catholic church
Why no one goes to church anymore
Attending mass in Australia is proving to be a challenging experience for one believer.
- by Maida Pineda
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Foreign relations
Milkman’s son, assassin’s target: Family of Sikh activist killed in Canada speaks
The 45-year-old’s killing has thrust his family and his village into a drama that has consumed India and Canada, and fuelled accusations of terrorism and espionage.
- by Saurabh Yadav and Eryk Bagshaw
God wanted us to seek justice for marginalised
Letter writers have their say on religion and its position on the Voice, as well as on Daniel Andrews standing down and the Brownlow.
‘Escalating trend’: Most hate speech in India linked to Modi’s party
Hindutva Watch, which monitored activities in India, also reported that about 64 per cent of the events propagated anti-Muslim conspiracy theories.
- by Eltaf Najafizada