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November 2009
Why do asylum seekers panic Australians? - This editorial by Bruce Duncan comments on the media frenzy that accompanied the arrival of asylum seekers by boat, and argues that Australia can handle refugees much more humanely.
The Population Debate Again - Recent figures on Australia's predicted population growth are being linked in the public mind to climate change.
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October 2009
Editorial by Dr Rowan Ireland on public policy and religious values
discusses the interaction between religious perspectives in a secular world, contemplation and action.
Public Forum on Pope Benedict's Caritas in Veritate
with Melbourne's Anglican Archbishop, Philip Freier; Ms Julie Edwards (CEO Jesuit Social Services); and Dr Rufus Black (Master of Ormond College),
Thursday 19 November 7.30 pm, Centre for Theology and Ministry, 1 Morrison Close, Parkville.
SPC AGM Wednesday 25 November, 7.30 pm, Study Centre Box Hill
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September 2009
Churches urge social action: Social Justice Statements
by National Council of Churches of Australia and
by Catholic bishops
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John langmore on Global financial crisis
Stephen Ames on Science and Religion at St Paul's Cathedral
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August 2009
Editorial: Will we lose this chance to reform our economies?
How Pope Benedict challenges global economics.
Plus Prof. Brian Johnstone on Iraq/Afghan wars
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June 2009
The interaction between religion, politics and conscience hit the headlines with disputes over President Obama's address at Notre Dame University.
Also, Pope's social encyclical delayed again: confronting neoliberalism.
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April 2009
Editorial by Peter Whiting: Responding to troubled times
Bill Frilay's report on Canberra consultation on Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
Developments at SPC - forthcoming launch of Yarra Institute
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March 2009
What do the bushfires mean for Victoria?
How will we respond to climate change?
Plus SPC events on Taxation; and Global Warming
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February 2009
Lessons from the Firestorm
Bushfires shock Victoria with huge death toll and wide destruction, but carry a more ominous warning about climate change.
* Obama's efforts to reform US capitalism
* Rudd, Abbot and the churches on 'neo-liberalism' and economic philosophy
* Professor Brian Howe to launch Yarra Institute for Religion and Social Policy in April
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