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Are Indigenous smoking ceremonies cultural gestures or spiritual rituals? This article examines their religious meaning, constitutional implications, and spiritual risks from a Christian worldview.

A planned Parliament House screening of Pauline Hanson’s new satirical film was abruptly banned, sparking fresh accusations of political censorship and escalating tensions over free expression.

In traditional Aboriginal culture, there are laws about all of life and how to care for the land. In the Kimberley we have 8 male and 8 female skin names: Mother/Wife – Father/Husband Nambiyin – Jangari Nagada – Jawilyi Nyajadi – Jagada Nangari – Jambiyin [...]

A lot of what's passed off as Aboriginal culture today is actually Aboriginal religion — pagan beliefs no longer embraced by most Aboriginal Australians. Christians must use discernment on these issues.

Anderson George shares his views on Aboriginal Christian spirituality, and whether or not believers should participate in Aboriginal ceremonies.

Both Welcome to Country—said by an indigenous person—and Acknowledgement of Country—which is said by someone who is not indigenous—have become a popular practice in the media, government and even in business. What’s more, Aboriginal smoking ceremonies to ward off evil spirits have become an integral [...]

Smoking ceremonies are not a harmless cultural practice, argues Aboriginal leader Rodney Rivers. Rather, they have dangerous spiritual origins and should be avoided.