Hinduism
Indian Mother Breaking Marriage Tradition Goes Viral
This mother is smashing all patriarchal notions In conservative Hinduism, when a woman gets married, a mother can play a minimal role in the marriage. Male…
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Australia Votes Yes on Same-Sex Marriage
About 61.6 percent of voters said yes to same-sex marriage. The verdict is out. Australians have resoundingly voted for legalizing same-sex marriage[/tweetit]. The Australian Bureau of…
Anglicanism
Sydney Anglican Diocese Donates $1M to No Campaign on Same-Sex Marriage
Both the ‘yes’ and ‘no’ sides of the campaign on same-sex marriage are well funded. Archbishop Glenn Davies of Sydney Anglican diocese donated one million Australian…
Christianity
Australian Christians Shocked by Rapper Macklemore’s Performance
In an already charged political and religious climate, U.S. rapper Macklemore delivered a pointed political message. The rapper performed his smash hit “Same Love” about gay…
Catholicism
Christians are Divided Over Australian Gay Marriage Debate
Opinions vary across different Christian denominations Even as Australia is striding towards finally doing away with archaic laws banning gay marriage[/tweetit] and legally accepting equality of…
Islam
Risky Burqa Stunt Causes Shock and Strident Response
Sparks Conversation about Clothing and Security About a month ago, Queensland Senator Pauline Hanson decided to wear an Islamic garb into the senate meeting to prove…
Catholicism
Melbourne Archbishop Denis Hart Say Same-Sex Marriage Is a Threat to Religious Freedom
Only heterosexual marriage can keep the concept of family alive Melbourne Archbishop Denis Hart, has asked Catholics to vote “no” in a survey concerning same-sex marriage[/tweetit].…
Hinduism
Hinduism is the Fastest Growing Religion in Australia
Over 600% increase in the Australian Hindu population in 11 years Australia has long been viewed as a Christian stronghold, but it seems that things are…
Agnosticism
No Religion, Tops Religious Affiliation Poll in Australia
Islam, Hinduism increasing; number of religious nones higher than Catholics Australia is quickly turning less and less Christian and more Atheist each year.[/tweetit] The number of…
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Terrorism in Ramadan
“AS AN AHMADI MUSLIM, I CATEGORICALLY CONDEMN THE LONDON ATTACKS AND ALL OTHER RECENT ATTACKS AND MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE VICTIMS.” Muslims around the world…
Issues
Australian Senator Pushing Greater Church/State Separation to Obtain Marriage Equality
Australian Senator Penny Wong blamed religious organizations as the reason why Australia is still not very receptive to gay rights. Penny Wong, an Australian senator since…
Religion News
Church of Scientology Opens New $57-million Australian Headquarters, Presided by Leader David Miscavige
New facility in Sydney is the largest Scientology church outside of the United States. Church of Scientology ecclesiastical leader David Miscavige cut the ribbon and opened…