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From January 2019 Mark's more recent Islam blog posts can be found at: markdurie.com/islam-blog/
Friday, February 1, 2019
Linguistics and Theology Scholar Challenges Qur'an Origin Story
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Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Pre-Ordering the Qur'an and its Biblical Reflexes - an update
Dear friends,
I received a few emails from people who had tried to pre-order The Qur'an and its Biblical Reflexes from Amazon. Apparently Amazon no longer delivers to Australia.
You'll get a better deal from the Book Depository:
https://www.bookdepository.com/The-Quran-and-Its-Biblical-Reflexes-Mark-Durie/9781498569453
The Book Depository offers free delivery worldwide, and for a better price than Amazon. I buy most of my books from them. You can choose the currency you want to pay in.
Regards,
Mark Durie
PS For Australian buyers only, you can check out online prices available on any book via booko.com.au.
I received a few emails from people who had tried to pre-order The Qur'an and its Biblical Reflexes from Amazon. Apparently Amazon no longer delivers to Australia.
You'll get a better deal from the Book Depository:
https://www.bookdepository.com/The-Quran-and-Its-Biblical-Reflexes-Mark-Durie/9781498569453
The Book Depository offers free delivery worldwide, and for a better price than Amazon. I buy most of my books from them. You can choose the currency you want to pay in.
Regards,
Mark Durie
PS For Australian buyers only, you can check out online prices available on any book via booko.com.au.
Friday, July 6, 2018
An Update from Mark Durie
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Over the past year or two I have been blogging less. This is not because I lack things to write about. On the contrary. The truth is, for years I have been working on a book on the Qur'an and its origins, and it has all come to a head and will soon be released. The book is called The Qur'an and its Biblical Reflexes: Investigations into the Genesis of a Religion. It's listed on Amazon as to appear on October 15 2018. I hope it will make a useful contribution, even if it is not wildly entertaining.
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Monday, April 9, 2018
Monday, June 26, 2017
Documentary on Halal Certification in Australia
In 2015 the Australian Parliament conducted an Inquiry into food certification practices in Australia. Public pressure which led to this inquiry was the result of work by Kirralie Smith of Halal Choices.
The report of the Parliamentary Inquiry can be read here.
The Inquiry’s recommendations included the introduction of clear labeling of certified products, and greater monitoring by government of halal certification. However, the Australian Government has not yet acted to implement these recommendations.
A documentary has been produced by the Q Society which provides a good overview of this issue. Titled HALAL CERTIFICATION - The Unpalatable Facts, the documentary exposes the problems in the Australian halal certification industry. Produced by Debbie Robinson and presented by Kirralie Smith, the documentary includes contributions from Senator Cory Bernardi, George Christenson MP, Bernard Gaynor, Debbie Robinson and members of the Assyrian Community.
HALAL CERTIFICATION - The Unpalatable Facts from Q Society of Australia Inc on Vimeo.
The report of the Parliamentary Inquiry can be read here.
The Inquiry’s recommendations included the introduction of clear labeling of certified products, and greater monitoring by government of halal certification. However, the Australian Government has not yet acted to implement these recommendations.
A documentary has been produced by the Q Society which provides a good overview of this issue. Titled HALAL CERTIFICATION - The Unpalatable Facts, the documentary exposes the problems in the Australian halal certification industry. Produced by Debbie Robinson and presented by Kirralie Smith, the documentary includes contributions from Senator Cory Bernardi, George Christenson MP, Bernard Gaynor, Debbie Robinson and members of the Assyrian Community.
HALAL CERTIFICATION - The Unpalatable Facts from Q Society of Australia Inc on Vimeo.
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Introducing The Interface Institute
Readers of markdurie.com blog posts may wish to connect with the resources of the Interface Institute.
The Interface Institute is a new resource which provides the public with resources to understand the nexus between society and religion, particularly in relation to monotheistic religions.
After a phase in western history when a dominant assumption was that spiritual influences were in decline, we find ourselves launched into what Richard John Neuhaus already in 1997 called ‘the approaching century of religion’.
It is becoming increasingly clear that multiple social and political challenges are being brought on by profound global shifts in religious identity and allegiance, yet many feel ill-equipped to respond to these challenges. The Interface Institute assists people to understand global religious currents and their impact on areas such as public policy, human rights, security and conflict.
The Interface Institute curates a diverse range of published resources, both from Muslim-majority contexts, and also from nations of the Muslim diaspora, including the West. It also welcomes original written contributions Potential contributions can be sent to contact@interfaceinstitute.org
Readers can connect with the Interface Institute’s resources at:
Web: http://interfaceinstitute.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/interfaceinstitute/
From Mark Durie
Monday, June 19, 2017
Excuse me, but your cognitive dissonance is showing
On June 5 in Brighton, Melbourne, at a spot I have driven past countless times, there was a terrorist incident. An armed Muslim, Yacqub Khayre, crying out support for the Islamic State and Al-Qaeda, took a hostage, killed a hotel worker, and engaged police in a shootout, until he was shot dead. It is hard to imagine a less likely place for jihadist violence than affluent, Anglo Brighton, with its tidily quiet tree-lined streets of multi-million dollar homes. If it could happen in Brighton, it could happen anywhere.
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
After Ariana Grande & The Manchester Attacks: Three 'Unrealities' Are Killing Britain's Children
An important article by Jenny Taylor
Three unrealities have collided in Britain, and they are allowing our children to die.
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Violent Protests in Indonesia Blow an Ill Wind for Religious Tolerance
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Jakarta Riots Against its Christian Governor |
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