Social Issues Papers

In a society where abortion is so common and enjoys such extensive legal and political protection, we suggested that Christian resistance might aim to create a child- and woman-friendly culture, where pregnant women under adverse circumstances really can become mothers. We wanted to see churches become ‘oases of welcome’ for women and their babies. But we have to admit that our suggestion has remained merely theoretical... until now

The Australian Human Rights Commission has begun a ‘Freedom of Religion and Belief in the 21st Century Project’ to map the state-of-play for freedom of religion and belief in Australia. The project seeks to address the experiences and place in civil society of every religious belief (including ‘secular belief’), and especially that of Muslim communities. This project is extremely important to Christians...