....EVENT POSTPONED.... (ADVISED 18 OCTOBER 2023)
The Abrahamic Religions in a Pluralist Society: Help or Hindrance to Peace?
You're invited to join an afternoon of interfaith dialogue and friendship at this year's Abraham Conference.
In history and in the present, the Abrahamic religions have been used, abused, and misused for nationalist, sectarian, political, and ulterior motives, leading to conflict and violence. But at their best, the Abrahamic religions promote love, mercy, forgiveness, justice, peace, and reconciliation. How do our religions fare in the scales of judgement? Have we been a blessing to each other and to society, or a curse?
The Abraham Conference plays an important role in bringing Jews, Christians and Muslims together to discuss contemporary issues of concern for the members of the three religions and for the wider society.
The audience will be invited to join in the conversation by participating in a Q&A.
The moderator will be Jane Jeffes, producer and director of Firefly Productions and former executive producer of ABC Religion and Ethics.
Keynote:
Exploring the theme question, The Abrahamic Religions in a Pluralist Society: Help or Hindrance to Peace?, will be a speaker from the Muslim faith, Dr Omer Atilla Ergi, from Charles Sturt University.
Respondents:
- Rabbi George Mordecai of Emanuel Synagogue
- Bishop Philip Huggins from the Anglican Church of Australia
Date: Sunday 22 October 2023
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 pm (AEDT)
Location: Amity College, 27 Queen St, Auburn NSW
Registration: Tickets available online at Humanitix here
Cost: $15 or $10 (concession)
Halal and kosher vegetarian refreshments will be available.
Conference partners:
Affinity Intercultural Foundation, Australian Egyptian Forum Council, Australasian Muslim Times (AMUST), Columban Centre for Christian-Muslim Relations, NSW Council of Christians and Jews, Diocese of Parramatta, Ecumenical Council of NSW, Indian Crescent Society of Australia (ICSOA), NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, and the Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of NSW & ACT.
Please share this event with your family, friends and colleagues and invite them to be part of this important interfaith conversation.
Transport Options
Car Park:
Cumberland City Council Car Park
1 Susan St, Auburn NSW 2144
(02) 8757 9000
Enter / exit via Queen Street or Park Road
Free Parking:
You can find free parking along Queen Street, Susan Street, and Kerr Parade.
Train:
Auburn Railway Station is conveniently located about 400 meters from Amity College, a 5-6 minute walk.
