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Tag Archives: Secularism

03 Apr
Ethics & Religion

A veteran’s view of Anzac Day

  • 03/04/2025
  • By author-avatar Grant Palmer
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NOTE: This article discusses suicide. If you are a veteran or someone in need of support, you can find appropriate support services ...

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06 Mar
Law & Politics

Having secular government spaces helps us respect religious differences

  • 10/03/2025
  • By author-avatar Heather Champion
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This is a lightly edited transcript of a speech opposing a motion to reinstate Christian prayers in formal government meetings at the W...

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01 Jul
History, Law & Politics

How Jefferson and Madison’s partnership shaped America’s separation of church and state

  • 01/07/2024
  • By author-avatar Steven K. Green
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Few constitutional principles are more familiar to the average American than the separation of church and state. According to the Pew R...

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10 Jan
Law & Politics

Next steps in campaign to remove prayers from local government

  • 31/01/2024
  • By author-avatar Victor Franco
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This article is based on a speech given at the Secularism Australia Conference on 2 December 2023 in Sydney. In October, afte...

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05 Jan
Letters to the Editor

Conference shows what secularists are for, not against

  • 05/02/2024
  • By author-avatar Rationale Magazine
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Editor’s note: If you would like to submit a letter for possible publication, please email it to editor@rationalist.com.au. See our ...

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28 Nov
Feature series, Law & Politics

Between theocracy and democracy

  • 17/12/2023
  • By author-avatar Max Wallace
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This article is part of our ‘A secular Australian future’ feature series to mark the first Secularism Australia Conference

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25 Nov
Feature series, Law & Politics

The hope for secularism

  • 25/11/2023
  • By author-avatar Hugh Harris
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This article is part of our ‘A secular Australian future’ feature series to mark the first Secularism Australia Conference

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21 Nov
Feature series, Law & Politics

Say your prayers

  • 31/01/2024
  • By author-avatar Si Gladman
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This article is part of our ‘A secular Australian future' feature series to mark the first Secularism Australia Conference

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29 Mar
Law & Politics

Our parliament needs to become a more inclusive and welcoming place for all

  • 26/02/2025
  • By author-avatar Mike Gaffney
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This is a lightly edited transcript of a speech given to the Tasmanian Legislative Council 28 March 2023. It is republished with permis...

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27 Jan
Law & Politics

In recognising all faiths and beliefs, we can show fairness and equity

  • 10/01/2024
  • By author-avatar David Lewis
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This is a lightly edited transcript of a speech given to the Fraser Coast Regional Council on 25 February 2023. It is republished with ...

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05 Nov
Law & Politics

A shift towards secularism in Iran

  • 05/11/2022
  • By author-avatar Hossein Dabbagh
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My friend was in Tehran during protests after the death of Mahsa Amini while in the custody of the morality police (Gasht-e Ersh...

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22 Jul
Education

Religious interference in the public school system

  • 30/07/2022
  • By author-avatar Jack Galvin Waight
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This article is based on extracts from the new report, Teaching not preaching: Making our public schools secular. The extracts a...

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