Dear Corri,

All is not lost. Don't despair. Australians will work things out.
We always have and we always will. You'll see. Just give it time and education, and with all communities co-operating - it can't fail.
Historically, the voices of reason have always prevailed.

Hang in there Corri, you are a beautiful person. Onya Foxy, bye for now.

Thank you Foxy, Q&A and others. Let's hope we can find a reasoned approach.

For my part, I am going to approach a few mosques with the hope of gaining a better understanding of their beliefs, practices and culture. It is my commitment to hopefully start a process that builds bridges.

An analogy that I hold dear is that an ocean is made up of many drops ... I've chosen to be one positive "drop", I hope others can do the same.

I can remember our religious educator telling our class about the Tower of Babel, where the wholly spirit send all peoples from different color and creed in all separate directions. Is there a lesson to be had?
I wish you all a Merry Xmas*. *(this is now an incorrect political statement)