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Richard J Browning @FrRichardJB

priest, chaplain, father, story teller, rugby coach, professional child, student of non-rivalrous peace making

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BNE protest against Herzog in Aus full of beautiful humans saying killing is bad; inciting violence is bad; signing bombs that kill civilians is bad; bombing civilians is bad; oppressed and oppressor between river & sea is bad. We can grieve Bondi AND protest genocide.
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The case for moral courage sourced in justice framed by mercy. A very helpful article: what happens when moral certainty hardens johnmenadue.com/post/2026/02…

From Les Misérables to Trump – what happens when moral certainty hardens

Polarisation is often described as ideological. But its deeper cause may be moral – a loss of the capacity to recognise goodness in those who disagree with us, and the consequences that follow.

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As Israel’s President visits Australia, genocide continues in Gaza and serious legal concerns remain unanswered. We’re calling on the government to uphold Australian and international law: Detain and investigate Isaac Herzog. ✍️ Add your name getup.to/YmgDjZclCKVEC4

✍️SIGN: Detain and investigate Herzog

As Israel’s President visits Australia, genocide continues in Gaza and serious legal concerns remain unanswered. We’re calling on the government to uphold Australian and international law: Detain and...

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Chilling indeed, by his own admission the only thing restraining Trump is his 'morality'. Lord have mercy on all in the way of unfettered power. abc.net.au/news/2026-01-10/t… via @ABCaustralia

The rhetoric of the Trump administration has taken a chilling turn

There have been plenty of examples of the Trump administration's contempt for legalities, diplomacy and alliances, but this week Trump and his lieutenants went further.

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Join me in supporting the Jewish Council of Australia Campaign jewishcouncil.good.do/unity/…
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Genocide is bad. Apartheid is bad. Profiting from the suffering of others, bad. Once again, the Palestinians are betrayed. John Menadue's piece calls things by their right name. johnmenadue.com/post/2025/10…

No justice or peace for Palestinians in Trump’s Plan

The Trump Plan is designed to reframe the issues in favour of Israel. Palestinians have been betrayed again.

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Israeli military blocks humanitarian aid while genocide continues, the last flotilla boat sailing to Gaza is halted abc.net.au/news/2025-10-03/l… via @ABCaustralia

Israeli military intercepts last flotilla boat sailing to Gaza

The Israeli military has intercepted and boarded the Marinette on Friday, believed to be the last ship still sailing to Gaza as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla.

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Courage is born in Gaza. STOP the genocide. Please! Stop killing and killing. These Drs are a picture of grace and courage and become correspondents reporting from Gaza City abc.net.au/news/2025-09-26/a…

Australian doctors become unofficial correspondents from hospital in Gaza City

In a ruined hospital and with little medication, two Australian doctors say the situation inside Gaza City is a "nightmare".

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“We will stay here, whatever comes.” This is the kind of Christ I seek to follow, modeled by the kind of Christians I wish to be like: Gaza’s Christians refuse to abandon churches before Israeli attack johnmenadue.com/post/2025/09…

Gaza’s Christians refuse to abandon churches before Israeli attack

Two of Gaza City’s churches are in areas where Israel has ordered Palestinians to leave before a planned attack.

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International Association of Genocide Scholars says Israel committing genocide in Gaza abc.net.au/news/2025-09-02/l… via @ABCaustralia

Leading scholars say Israel committing genocide in Gaza

The International Association of Genocide Scholars says signatories to the genocide convention, including Australia, should prevent arms sales to Israel and uphold international law.

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Posting to keep a record - the blast on Monday was not a tragic accident but a double tap targetting journalists - Israel lies and kills and keeps killing abc.net.au/news/2025-08-30/p…

Nour is one of Gaza's surviving journalists. She feels like she's in a 'queue to death'

Israel has killed 240 Palestinian journalists, according to a local union. Those still standing say "no one is safe".

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Israeli strikes on southern Gaza's Nasser Hospital kill at least 20, including journalists abc.net.au/news/2025-08-25/i…

Five journalists killed in Israeli strike on last functioning hospital in south Gaza

Israel has launched a series of attacks on the Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza, with local health authorities reporting at least 20 people have been killed.

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Massive outpouring of support in BNE today for #FreePalestine. The vibe was a collective outcry of empathy with a very healthy dose of outrage. Sanction Israel now. Stop the killing and killing.
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ABC statement on journalists in Gaza abc.net.au/about/media-centr…

ABC statement on journalists in Gaza - About the ABC

The ABC is the only Australian media organisation with a permanent presence in the region and we have repeatedly tried to get reporters back into Gaza

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Starving people shot to death searching for food. Condemning 'indefensible' actions is not enough. Boycott sanctions. abc.net.au/news/2025-07-22/a…

Australia condemns Israel as calls for sanctions grow louder

Public outrage as the Palestinian death toll has climbed has been followed only slowly by official statements from governments reluctant to criticise Israel — until now. 

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Do not kill. Do not kill. Do not kill. Stop Killing. Stop killing. Stop. Palestinians killed, again and again and again, shot while seeking aid abc.net.au/news/2025-07-13/p… via @ABCaustralia

Dozens of Palestinians reportedly killed while seeking aid

At least 31 Palestinians were fatally shot on their way to an aid distribution site in the Gaza Strip while Israeli air strikes killed at least another 28 the same day. 

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Australia's support for the Israeli and US bombing of Iran is exactly the same 'preemptive' schtick Putin used to invade Ukraine. There is no Int'l rules based order. It is fear, what if's and the rule of the strong. All the while Gazan's play squid game. Unconscionable.
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Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Australia backs US military strikes on Iran's nuclear sites. "Australia has been clear, along with the international community, that Iran cannot be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon," she said. Read more: ow.ly/Y0Jv50WetEB
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This is unbearable. Our collective humanity has failed. abc.net.au/news/2025-06-25/u…

Thirteen-year-old Abed died weeks after shrapnel ripped through him in Gaza

As a child dies from shrapnel wounds to his stomach and Israel denies starvation is occurring in Gaza the UN's aid urgency issues a warning that kids may soon die of thirst.

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Watching this closely. Of course this isn't about aid, what can one boat carry for millions? It is about signalling virtues. What happens to the boat will signal Israel's view of Palestinians & Palestinian's right to be treated as humans worthy of aid. abc.net.au/news/2025-06-09/i…

'Greta, you should turn back': Israel's warning for Gaza-bound aid ship

Israel's defence minister says the IDF has been ordered to stop a ship trying to carry humanitarian supplies to Gaza from reaching the war-ravaged territory.

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Just posting this here: Top genocide scholars unanimous that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza: Dutch investigation middleeasteye.net/news/top-g…

Top genocide scholars unanimous that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza: Dutch investigation

Researchers from Israel, the Netherlands, the US, the UK, Australia, Croatia and Canada say Israel's conduct meets the legal threshold of genocide

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