RACISM

Christians believe that all human beings are created in the image of God. In Jesus Christ the divisions that separate people from each other are broken down – people are reconciled and a new unity is created among us.

Racism separates us from God and from each other and is incompatible with the Christian gospel. Together with Christians all over the world, we affirm that racism is a sin.

NCCA June 2003

Resources available

Racism Brochure

NATSIEC has produced a leaflet outlining Racism in Australia, NATSIEC's position on the topic of Racism and provides points for reflection and discussion. This is a great resource for small groups. This can be downloaded from the NATSIEC Publications page.

'Racism'

Message from the National Council of Churches in Australia (Adopted by the Executive of the NCCA at its meeting in June 2003). Available on the SJN documents page.

Links to Further Information

Australians Against Racism: www.australiansagainstracism.org/

Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC): www.humanrights.gov.au/racial_discrimination

HREOC Face the Facts resource: www.hreoc.gov.au/racial_discrimination/face_facts/index.html

James Cook University’s Equal Opportunity Unit: www.jcu.edu.au/office/eandsd/discrimination/racism.html

Race Discrimination - A Guide to the Law: www.humanrights.gov.au/racial_discrimination/guide_law

Racism No Way: www.racismnoway.com.au

Rights Australia: www.rightsaustralia.org.au