Book review: “Christians and Muslims can be Friends” by Father Dave Smith

A review of “Christians and Muslims can be Friends” Published in New Dawn 188 (September-October 2021) Christians and Muslims can be Friends by Father Dave Smith 194 pages, paperback/Kindle Published by Rethink Press, 2020 Order from www.amazon.com.a Father Dave Smith is an Anglican priest, well known in Sydney for his community work. He combines a

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Christians and Muslims – and the challenge of hegemonic power

I reprint the following paper from my friend, Dr Chandra Muzaffar, with permission. It was first presented at Pax Christi’s fourth Asia Pacific Consultation held in Pattaya, Thailand from 24 to 26 September 2006. CHRISTIANS AND MUSLIMS – AND THE CHALLENGE OF HEGEMONIC POWER The importance of Christians and Muslims working together for the future

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Friends: Father Dave and Sheikh Mansour Leghaei

Sheikh Mansour and I first met in 2002. Over the years, he became my most trusted friend. We campaigned together to save him from deportation by the Australian government. We were unsuccessful, but the experience left me with a lasting connection with both his family and with his Australian community – the people of the

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