Keeping the faith
Why peace is a central promise of Christmas
On the cusp of Christmas, faith and hope entwine as thoughts turn to peace.
- by Barney Zwartz
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Halloween’s occult origins give way to fun and community-building
Many religious believers dislike Halloween because of its connections with the occult. But scarcely anyone today accords the occasion any spiritual significance – it’s all about the lollies.
- by Barney Zwartz
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Religion
World peace through pizza? No, but it’s a start
In high school, I participated in a program designed to facilitate connections between Jewish, Christian and Muslim teens. It just ended, but we need it now more than ever.
- by Melodie Goldsmith
Keeping the faith: These religious groups are flourishing as atheism takes hold
In a series, The Age explores why Christianity is declining and atheism is growing, while the faithful flock to Pentecostal megachurches, temples and mosques.
- by Melissa Cunningham and Craig Butt
‘Search for light in darkest times’: A Melbourne rabbi’s Passover wish in the shadow of war
In a series, The Age explores how Victoria’s religious communities are keeping the faith in an increasingly secular Australia.
- by Melissa Cunningham
‘I have this purpose’: Why Islam is one of Victoria’s fastest-growing religions
In a series, The Age is exploring how Victoria’s religious communities are keeping the faith in an increasingly secular Australia.
- by Melissa Cunningham
The flocks of these faiths are expanding as Australians turn their back on the church
In the suburbs, Sikhism, Hinduism and Buddhism are flourishing as Christianity plummets in a society with more atheists than ever.
- by Melissa Cunningham
It’s loud and Insta-friendly. Step inside the world of ‘cool Christianity’
The Pentecostal faithful are flocking to sermons by pastors in ripped jeans and tearing up at rock concerts. It’s a far cry from empty pews in many Anglican and Catholic churches.
- by Melissa Cunningham
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