Religion & Ethics
Faith leaders condemn Adani coal mine
Thursday 25 May 2017In the face of political repudiation of scientific consensus about climate change, leaders from many religious traditions in Australia are championing truth and the environment over wilful neglect of the evidence.
Power and privilege fear love, the Easter message
Wednesday 12 Apr 2017A CSU theological scholar says that Easter 2017 is marked by solidarity with the Coptic Christians of Egypt, and solidarity too with their Muslim sisters and brothers.
What do conscientious objectors to vaccination owe the community?
Monday 6 Feb 2017A CSU philosopher argues that conscientious objectors to immunisation should make an appropriate contribution to society in lieu of being vaccinated.
A professional dilemma: nurses participation in legal executions
Monday 30 Jan 2017The participation of nurses in legal executions is a dilemma for the profession and a CSU academic believes we shouldn't shy away from debating the issue.
What might a Trump presidency mean for Muslims
Friday 11 Nov 2016A Trump presidency will have unforeseen consequences for just about every interest group on the planet, but Muslims may be feeling this historic upset particularly keenly, according to a CSU academic.
Government has key role in interfaith dialogue
Tuesday 25 Oct 2016Government has a vital role in promoting interfaith dialogue as a key element in nurturing friendship across cultures, religions and nations, a CSU theologian told an international forum in Indonesia last week.
Refuting the theological foundations of violent extremism
Tuesday 11 Oct 2016The Third Australian Conference on Islam, sponsored by CSU, will be held in Melbourne next week and will consider how the theological foundations of violent extremism can be refuted.
Religious Short Film Prize nationally significant
Thursday 11 Aug 2016The presentation of the inaugural Australian Religious Short Film Prize to a young filmmaker at a special event in Canberra next week has national significance.
Church engagement develops social capital for immigrants
Wednesday 29 Jun 2016A CSU researcher has identified that church engagement for recent immigrants upholds a sense of wellbeing and develops social capital.
More tax for the common good
Monday 20 Jun 2016Christian economists contend that we need to be open to rendering more of our own income to increase the tax base, for the sake of others and for the common good.