Friday, October 20, 2006

On Pluralism: Thriving on University Campuses

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Pluralism thrives on university campuses, as this description of campus life in Melbourne illustrates. -gw

On-campus religious groups are thriving, and Tuesday can be a hectic day at the University of Melbourne if you're spiritually inclined. Lunchtime spells the tough choice between unwinding at the devotional gatherings of the Baha'i Society, scrutinising the scriptures with the Christian Union, or understanding more about Judaism thanks to Chabad on Campus. With 10 religious groups operating under its clubs and societies umbrella, students at the university needn't just restrict themselves to one weekday, though, and can continue their spiritual immersion throughout the week by delving into Sufism, Islam, and Seventh Day Adventism.

From "The Search for Meaning" by Alexandra Roginski - The Age - Australia, Monday, April 10, 2006, posted on Sufi News and Sufism World Report, Thursday, October 19, 2006

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