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March 2010
The paradox of religion in Australia
Editorial by Bruce Duncan
Attitudes to religion and faith in Australia confront us with a curious paradox. On the one hand, the dominant culture appears strongly secular, especially as it is reflected in some of the media.
Yet on the other hand, religious organisations and groups play an extraordinary role in education, health care and hospitals, disability groups, social services and myriads of community networks, encouraging volunteering and charitable activities of all types.
Help shape the agenda!
Social Policy Connections invites you to a Consultation on Election Priorities 2010
Exodus Community in West Heidelberg calls for better housing
The Exodus Community consists of a group of religious personnel and lay people living and working at West Heidelberg for the past 13 years. With their long experience of life there, Sr Sally Bradley RSM has appealed for urgent action to tackle the acute lack of public housing. You will find her letter on the SPC website.
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November 2009
Why do asylum seekers panic Australians? - This editorial by Bruce Duncan comments on the media frenzy that accompanied the arrival of asylum seekers by boat, and argues that Australia can handle refugees much more humanely.
The Population Debate Again - Recent figures on Australia's predicted population growth are being linked in the public mind to climate change.
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October 2009
Editorial by Dr Rowan Ireland on public policy and religious values
discusses the interaction between religious perspectives in a secular world, contemplation and action.
Public Forum on Pope Benedict's Caritas in Veritate
with Melbourne's Anglican Archbishop, Philip Freier; Ms Julie Edwards (CEO Jesuit Social Services); and Dr Rufus Black (Master of Ormond College),
Thursday 19 November 7.30 pm, Centre for Theology and Ministry, 1 Morrison Close, Parkville.
SPC AGM Wednesday 25 November, 7.30 pm, Study Centre Box Hill
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September 2009
Churches urge social action: Social Justice Statements
by National Council of Churches of Australia and
by Catholic bishops
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John langmore on Global financial crisis
Stephen Ames on Science and Religion at St Paul's Cathedral
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August 2009
Editorial: Will we lose this chance to reform our economies?
How Pope Benedict challenges global economics.
Plus Prof. Brian Johnstone on Iraq/Afghan wars
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June 2009
The interaction between religion, politics and conscience hit the headlines with disputes over President Obama's address at Notre Dame University.
Also, Pope's social encyclical delayed again: confronting neoliberalism.
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March 2009
What do the bushfires mean for Victoria?
How will we respond to climate change?
Plus SPC events on Taxation; and Global Warming
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February 2009
Lessons from the Firestorm
Bushfires shock Victoria with huge death toll and wide destruction, but carry a more ominous warning about climate change.
* Obama's efforts to reform US capitalism
* Rudd, Abbot and the churches on 'neo-liberalism' and economic philosophy
* Professor Brian Howe to launch Yarra Institute for Religion and Social Policy in April
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