Secularism - Rationale Magazine

16 Apr

What happens when sacred and secular power collide?

Alarm over the war of words between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV has escalated with remarkable speed, from The New York T...

07 Oct

Letters to the Editor

A bridge to peace

Editor’s note: If you would like to submit a letter for possible publication, please email it to editor@rationalist.com.au. See our ...

28 Aug

Law & Politics

Non-religious Australians are now asking for a fair go

29/08/2025
By Si Gladman
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The imposition of daily acts of Christian worship in our parliaments and local governments has long been a divisive issue, alienating e...

03 Apr

Ethics & Religion

A veteran’s view of Anzac Day

03/04/2025
By 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 ...

06 Mar

Law & Politics

Having secular government spaces helps us respect religious differences

This is a lightly edited transcript of a speech opposing a motion to reinstate Christian prayers in formal government meetings at the W...

01 Jul

History, Law & Politics

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

01/07/2024
By 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...

10 Jan

Law & Politics

Next steps in campaign to remove prayers from local government

31/01/2024
By 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...

05 Jan

Letters to the Editor

Conference shows what secularists are for, not against

Editor’s note: If you would like to submit a letter for possible publication, please email it to editor@rationalist.com.au. See our ...

28 Nov

Feature series, Law & Politics

Between theocracy and democracy

17/12/2023
By 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

25 Nov

Feature series, Law & Politics

The hope for secularism

25/11/2023
By 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

21 Nov

Feature series, Law & Politics

Say your prayers

31/01/2024
By 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

29 Mar

Law & Politics

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

26/02/2025
By 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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