‘If the land is sick, so are we’: Australian First Nations spirituality explained
At this moment of eco-anxiety, First Nations spiritualities, with their emphasis on balance and responsibility, may help us better live in harmony with all things.
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38% of Gen Z Australians identify as spiritual and half of them believe in karma. Why is spirituality so popular?
Spirituality is central to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and is growing in popularity with young Australians. What is it? And how is it different to religion?
‘No religion’ and Jedi Knight find their place in Australian identity
The relationship of Australians to religion is changing, as people find other ways to connect with their personal beliefs.
Is Tantra about sex or divine liberation? Why followers are split over the ancient yogic tradition
Two main groups of followers are fighting over the real meaning of ‘tantra’. But in fact they have a lot to learn from one another.
‘We cannot simply go, go, go.’ What is girl mossing, the wellness trend that rejects hustle culture?
Girl mossing’s proponents are chiefly young women posting forest selfies and embracing natural processes of renewal and decay.
Game of Thrones and the fluid world of medieval gender
Game of Thrones never even approaches the slippery and surprising world of gender manipulation and redefinition that existed in medieval spirituality.
God of many faiths eludes some Hospital Chaplains
“No one laughs at God in a hospital”, chants popular Russian-American songwriter Regina Spektor. Her words come to mind as I preview the first episode of Hospital Chaplains, a new ABC series broadcasting…
How to correctly engage with Catholicism and Islam in public commentary
When public policy is being shaped, it is incumbent upon public figures to be better versed in discussions surrounding religion.
Where did the new year’s resolution come from? Well, we’ve been making them for 4,000 years
New Year resolutions continue to capture people’s imagination, hopes, and promises for betterment. Even after 4,000 years, the New Year continues to symbolise an opportunity for a fresh start.
If Islamic State is based on religion, why is it so violent?
Despite what we’re told, religion isn’t inherently peaceful. People kill in the name of their religion, just as they love in its name.
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