Abrahamic Faiths Forum – 7 February 2007
Queensland ’s Abrahamic faiths were a united front achieving positive outcomes at the Abrahamic Faiths Forum at Parliament House in Brisbane 7 February.
Almost 200 religious representatives, community leaders and government representatives shared experiences and positive dialogue that would ultimately result in building a greater understanding of each other within the broader community.
Some of the recommendations included:
- Greater interaction between young people from the three faith groups – the Christian, Islamic and Jewish women’s groups have agreed to host a function in the near future to start the process.
- Improve relationships and increase contact between the leaders and grassroots members of the faiths groups.
- Engaging in joint action to resolve critical social issues including climate change and human rights.
- Teaching non-violent communication to young people.
Sandy McCutcheon noted ABC broadcaster and author, facilitated the day long event.
The Keynote Speakers addressed the theme promoting community harmony in times of ease and difficulties, their speeches are available below:
Franceska Jordan AM
Rev Professor James Haire AM
View the program from the day. (PDF 209 KB)
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