Religion: Does it Unite or Divide?
 6-7.30pm,
Friday 26 May
Mercy Lecture Theatre, ACU
(115 Victoria Pde, Fitzroy - off Young St)
The range of religions around the world is often cited as
a cause of much of the violence we experience in today's world.
For billions of the world's people, religion is a source of
strength, meaning, peace and solace. Two outstanding authorities
will be addressing the issue and applying it to Australia
today.
 Professor
Edmund Chia - Religious Diversity: The Asian Experience
Our keynote speaker is Prof Edmund Chia, a Malaysian Catholic
theologian who for eight years was secretary of interreligious
dialogue for the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences.
He is a professor specialising in Asian theologies and interfaith
dialogue at the Catholic Theological Union, Chicago.
 Professor
Des Cahill - Religious Diversity: The Australian Experience
Prof Des Cahill is Professor of Intercultural Studies at RMIT
University, Melbourne. Since 2000 ye has been the President
of the Australian branch of the World Conference of Religions
for Peace (WCRP).
Chaired by the Victorian Council of Churches
A donation on the night to assist with costs would be appreciated
More information: Jeff Wild 03 9650 6811.
jwild@ncca.org.au
np2006
The visit of Drs Edmund Chia and Gemma Cruz part
of the New Pentecost Forum 2006
The New Pentecost Forum (np2006) is an affirmation
of faith-based participation in public and political life
as well as diversity and inclusiveness within the church.
Each year the meeting is on Pentecost Sunday. The day is a
symbol of dialogue and diversity – different tongues
speaking and a place in which the disciples became aware of
their evangelising mission.
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