In addressing matters with regards to a national examination on the reconciliation of Indigenous Australians, the major religious traditions in Australia have all contributed to the area of Aboriginal welfare and acknowledged the adversity and maltreatment they have endured at the hands of white culture. For example, Christian churches and the Islamic councils have played an integral part in the long process of reconciliation with Indigenous Australians since the recognition of Aboriginal mistreatment post WW2. However, examination of such relationships must differentiate both its positive and negative factors. For example, Christian churches in the past believed they were acting in care to Indigenous peoples, however over time, it was evident
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The initiative on the Week of Prayer for Reconciliation is organized by the NCC but also includes representatives from the Islamic, Jewish, Buddhist and Hindu faiths; working together for just reconciliation with Indigenous people. The Week of Prayer has been held annually since 1991, spanning a week from 27 May, the date of the 1967 Referendum and ends on 3 June, the anniversary of the historic Mabo decision of the High Court of Australia. Henceforth, The Council encourages all to make sincere commitments for reconciliation of Indigenous Australians, by including Indigenous Australians for religious service, establishing charity programs to combat inequalities facing the Indigenous community, and to promote cultural awareness and understanding; to eradicate racism and prejudice towards ‘black’ Australians. Such push for progress is evident in the source, “With resolve, we commit ourselves to Reconciliation so that all may share with equity and justice, and live peacefully, in this land that is Australia,” declared by over 20 church leaders of the NSW Ecumenical council in 1997. Nevertheless, organizations such as the National council of churches combined with the NSW Ecumenical council have been instrumental in developing a strong relationship between the Christian churches in the process of reconciliation with Indigenous …show more content…
From the early 1700s, Muslim fishermen from Indonesia made annual voyages to the north and northwestern Australian coast in search of trepang. Since European settlement, Muslim migrants have made efforts to connect with Indigenous Australians as they settled in the outback as camel men. Nowadays, Reconciliation is an issue for which there ought to be support from all religious traditions in Australia. The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils have pledged to aid the effort in reconciliation, with the pledge of, “Reconciliation means self-determination and human rights for Indigenous peoples.” Furthermore, the AFIC have sent representation to the annual week of prayer function that aims to reconcile with Indigenous Australians. Additionally, Indigenous boxer, Anthony Mundine who identifies himself as a Muslim has worked expansively with the Indigenous youth in boxing to reconcile with their past. Mundine states that, “Boxing is one of the few places where an Aborigine can be treated as an equal,” emphasising the need for the continuation in the Reconciling process. Henceforth the Islamic community have demonstrated in many ways their cohesive relationship with Indigenous Australians in the Reconciliation process; working together towards a better and peaceful religious landscape in
The initiative on the Week of Prayer for Reconciliation is organized by the NCC but also includes representatives from the Islamic, Jewish, Buddhist and Hindu faiths; working together for just reconciliation with Indigenous people. The Week of Prayer has been held annually since 1991, spanning a week from 27 May, the date of the 1967 Referendum and ends on 3 June, the anniversary of the historic Mabo decision of the High Court of Australia. Henceforth, The Council encourages all to make sincere commitments for reconciliation of Indigenous Australians, by including Indigenous Australians for religious service, establishing charity programs to combat inequalities facing the Indigenous community, and to promote cultural awareness and understanding; to eradicate racism and prejudice towards ‘black’ Australians. Such push for progress is evident in the source, “With resolve, we commit ourselves to Reconciliation so that all may share with equity and justice, and live peacefully, in this land that is Australia,” declared by over 20 church leaders of the NSW Ecumenical council in 1997. Nevertheless, organizations such as the National council of churches combined with the NSW Ecumenical council have been instrumental in developing a strong relationship between the Christian churches in the process of reconciliation with Indigenous …show more content…
From the early 1700s, Muslim fishermen from Indonesia made annual voyages to the north and northwestern Australian coast in search of trepang. Since European settlement, Muslim migrants have made efforts to connect with Indigenous Australians as they settled in the outback as camel men. Nowadays, Reconciliation is an issue for which there ought to be support from all religious traditions in Australia. The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils have pledged to aid the effort in reconciliation, with the pledge of, “Reconciliation means self-determination and human rights for Indigenous peoples.” Furthermore, the AFIC have sent representation to the annual week of prayer function that aims to reconcile with Indigenous Australians. Additionally, Indigenous boxer, Anthony Mundine who identifies himself as a Muslim has worked expansively with the Indigenous youth in boxing to reconcile with their past. Mundine states that, “Boxing is one of the few places where an Aborigine can be treated as an equal,” emphasising the need for the continuation in the Reconciling process. Henceforth the Islamic community have demonstrated in many ways their cohesive relationship with Indigenous Australians in the Reconciliation process; working together towards a better and peaceful religious landscape in