Domestic tensions over Mideast test cohesion of democracy
There’s a new urgency to refocus our attention on that age-old question: what are the ‘objects of love’ sufficient to bind our society?
Mark Fowler
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Is religious discrimination reform to die without a whimper?
The deep societal shifts driving the fractious religious freedom debate remain unrelenting. They are likely to press both major parties to declare commitments in the lead-up to the next election.
Sex Discrimination Act reform proposal a breach of faith
Terms of reference for the report on religious schools was more limited than Labor’s pledge.
Parents’ rights challenge religious school law reforms
State ‘morals’ limitations on faith-based education institutions run counter to the most basic protection of the family unit against state indoctrination.
Authentic culture of faith-based schools must be protected
It is ludicrous to suggest that religious schools be required to hire staff who do not share their religious beliefs or who have no religious beliefs.
Exclusion in the name of inclusion lacks coherence
As the hurtful irony of the Essendon and Manly sagas has shown, our tolerant society is broken.
Let’s not slip into a war of words on dogma
The Religious Discrimination Bill offers sound protections and deserves bipartisan support.
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