"Doonan emphasizes, "The way we worship is different, but I believe it's the same God. I don't care what you call Him. It's just the way we understand Him.""
"Philips states, "The major focus of these events is around the bond of family, a time to come together, which resonates strongly with our lives.""
Maureen Doonan, an 87-year-old refugee advocate, actively participates in various faith and cultural celebrations, emphasizing the importance of understanding similarities across different practices. She attends events at mosques, Sikh celebrations, and Aboriginal dawn services, believing in a shared understanding of God. This trend of cross-cultural participation is growing, as seen in events like the Ramadan night markets in Sydney. Michelle Philips, president of the Chinese Australian Cultural Society, highlights the significance of family bonds during Chinese celebrations, which her family has embraced for decades.
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