The major religious groups in NSW have united to form a new peak body, representing their common interests at all levels of government.
Tag: religious freedom
A suburban pastor organised a rally on religious freedom, then was invited to talk to the Shadow Attorney-General. Yet he doesn’t see himself as political.
It’s a bit of a buzz term – when we say “Australia is a secular country”, are we talking about a freedom *from* religion or a freedom *for* religion?
“Nobody is entitled not to have their fundamental and cherished views challenged,” says Lord Jonathan Sumption, emeritus judge of the UK Supreme Court.
Three short videos providing a great explainer about Religious Discrimination in Australia and the Religious Discrimination Bill.
While there are obvious consequences for Christians, Churches, and other ministries, there is another consequence that few people realise.
So what if Christians go with the cultural flow, and remain silent on controversial issues? Why risk stirring up trouble, and the Twitter mob?
A rare opportunity to have your vote on Christian Education count – in a poll that is gaining significant national exposure.
The vote concerns controversial changes to the Sex Discrimination Act that would remove the ability of faith-based schools to expel LGBTI students.
China’s government last week issued a ban on internet sales of the Bible. Beijing also issued its first white paper on religious freedom in 21 years.