Let’s pray for Gillard’s atheismAustralia may be a secular society, but powerful religious groups will inevitably be bothered by Julia Gillard’s atheist inclinations . Let’s hope the PM has the courage to stand by her (lack of) beliefs, says Tory Shepherd.
Religious organisations
How the evangelicals converted Rob Hulls
Victoria’s Attorney-General Rob Hulls has decided that religious groups should remain exempt from many of the state’s anti-discrimination laws. Is Hulls pandering to the Christian Right? asks Luke Williams.
Religious people have rights too — even in Victoria
Currently religious organisations are allowed to freely discriminate against pagans, gays and lesbians and single mothers … but at their own expense, writes Tim Wilson.
Churches today, political parties tomorrow
Conflict is occurring in Victoria between freedom of religion and freedom from discrimination. What counts as a relevant ground for discrimination and what doesn’t? It’s the state that has to decide.
