Religion
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After last year’s disruptions, Australian businesses are looking forward to a normal Orthodox Easter
Inside Trianon Cake Shop in the south western Sydney suburb of Earlwood, pastry chef James Pitsiniagas is baking vast quantities…
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Friday essay: what do the 5 great religions say about the existence of the soul?
The soul can be defined as the spiritual or non-material part of us that survives death. Philip C. Almond The…
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Where did Buddhism get its reputation for peace?
Typically Christians are at the top of students’ lists and Buddhists at the bottom. Nick Swann The Conversation This reflects…
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Why domestic abuse is such a difficult subject for churches
But sometimes they can help perpetuate abuse by failing to offer support when needed. Ava Kanyeredzi The Conversation There can…
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”I have not found God in the universe, but Einstein did, in the perfection and the beauty of his laws”
Eduardo Battaner López (Burgos, 1945) has not looked for God in physics, but he has looked for the physicists who…
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Politicians need to be held to the highest principles
Two millennia later, they are still a source of ethics and a point of critique in our own day. Philip…
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Christianity has touched Australian law more deeply than we admit
How far does a person’s faith shape their professional life? Michael Pelly Financial Review And when it comes to politics…
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A song dedicated to the memory of Don Giuseppe
Don Giuseppe-Α. Ζένιος, Μ. Κωστράκη, Σ. Σιόλας, Ε. Τσαλιγοπούλου, Μ. Φάμελλος | Χ. Σταμούλης-Π. Θωμά – YouTube Performed by: Andreas…
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Pope cuts pay for cardinals as Vatican finances hit by pandemic
Cardinals will see their pay reduced by 10% from April, the Vatican said. BBC They are believed to receive up…
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Wise women: 6 ancient female philosophers you should know about
But what about Aspasia, the foreign mistress of the foremost politician in Athens who gave both political and erotic advice?…
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Switzerland votes to approve proposal to ban face coverings worn by Muslim women and protesters, but not COVID-19 masks
The measure will outlaw covering one’s face in public places like restaurants, sports stadiums, public transport or simply walking in…
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Pope Francis calls for end to Iraq violence and extremism on first trip since start of coronavirus pandemic
Having arrived in Baghdad slightly ahead of schedule just before 2:00pm local time on Friday, the Pope was making his…
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Australia’s Baha’i community pleads for help as arbitrary arrests and home raids escalate in Iran
Growing up in Iran as a child of the Baha’i faith, Mr Moradi was often beaten at school. Tracey Shelton…
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Uighur doctor from activist family sentenced to 20 years’ jail in China
The United States has called for the release of a Uighur Muslim medical doctor whose relatives say she was sentenced…
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Archbishop denounces RTÉ NYE show’s satirical report accusing God of rape
Catholic Primate Archbishop Eamon Martin has called for removal from the RTÉ Player of an “outrageous clip” broadcast during its…
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Charity is the more comfortable option but what Australia really needs is justice
Although Christmas has strong associations with gift giving, the Christmas story is not about charity. Brad Chilcott The Guardian It’s true that due to…
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