If we do not imitate Christ or Christ-like models

we will continue to imitate each other and remain in the thrall of rivalry
and violence. (René Girard)

LATEST POSTS

Gaza

Statement

The background to the present Israel/Palestine conflict is complex and long-standing. It is enmeshed in age-old oppressions in which both peoples have suffered, and remains expressed in mutual suspicion, revenge, hatred, violence and refusal to recognise the right of the other to exist.

Australia and Timor-Leste

World War II, Indonesian Occupation, and Australian Spying

Tens of thousands of Australians have proved firm friends of the Timorese, but the history of official Australian complicity in Timorese suffering needs to be understood and acknowledged.

René Girard

Mimetic Theory and Scapegoating

Girard's ground-breaking insights into human imitation, rivalry, scapegoating and violence provide an exciting means of understanding behaviour and working towards the common good.

West Papua

Crimes against humanity

The people of West Papua are suffering in an oppressive Indonesian occupation. Papuans say "They want our land; they do not want our people". This brutal and secretive situation is happening on Australia's doorstep.