Search Results: terrorism
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AUSTRALIA
The boys of Lebanon have found a niche in Aussie pop culture. Several recent films deal with Arab-Australians as the 'other',
examining the extent of their assimilation, the codes they live
by, and their functions within a 'tolerant' society.
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RELIGION
- Herman Roborgh
- 20 July 2009
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Many in the media have labelled the bombings in Jakarta as the work of jihad. When we understand the Qur'anic verses that advocate jihad in their proper historical context, it is clear that the Qur'an expresses acceptance and respect for non-Muslims.
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ARTS AND CULTURE
An ancient brotherhood of scientists and artists
with a beef against the hierarchy reemerges to try to hobble the Church. The Pope is dead, and the Church leaders, at their most vulnerable, must rely on an old nemesis to be their saviour.
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AUSTRALIA
No 'group' can be assumed to be full of
criminals. Men form friendships out of common, innocuous interests. Laws introduced in NSW interfere with civil liberties and are likely to be ineffective at addressing organised crime.
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RELIGION
- Frank Brennan
- 02 April 2009
3 Comments
We need to be on our guard against laws and policies enacted in the name of the public interest but with insufficient consideration for the human rights of the minority.
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ARTS AND CULTURE
- Tim Kroenert
- 26 March 2009
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Let's face it, caricature is easy. Rhetoric that links bikies with terrorism and organised crime makes for sensational news, but good journalism demands more than that. So does compelling storytelling.
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ARTS AND CULTURE
- Tim Kroenert
- 12 March 2009
2 Comments
A French satirical paper was sued for portraying Muslims as terrorists and labelling them 'jerks'. The editors would have us believe it's a case of free speech versus censorship. But there's more to it than that.
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AUSTRALIA
- James Dorsey
- 04 February 2009
2 Comments
Memories of the Gaza war are likely to focus on the human
rights aspects of Israel's military conduct. Demographics could constitute a greater threat to Israel than
rockets or terrorism, and may be the wrench that breaks
the cycle of death and destruction.
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