The Catholic Church owns about $30 billion worth of property in Australia. The total wealth of the Sydney Catholic Archdiocese is $1.3 billion. Another powerful church, the Sydney Anglican Church, owns almost half of Glebe, some of which it bought when the land was first up for sale in the early colonial period.
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There is a true beauty in being queer and Muslim.
Medieval horrors, shadowy cloisters, and Virgin Mary sex toys. Paul Verhoeven’s new film about a lesbian nun affair promises an irreverent approach to queerness in the Church.
Throwing a golden apple into religious discourse.
On the pop art icon’s surprising faith.
Understanding religion and preserving Studies in Religion as a discipline remains crucial for the future.
On religious devotion and erotic love.
There isn’t another university in New South Wales that offers such a comprehensive academic and historic look at religion.
Exploring the hijab and faith.
Excluding religious people from left-wing politics is an unviable prospect.
