Asking the big questions
In A Little History of Religion, a one-time bishop, who is something of a sceptic, aims to foster critical thinking about religion rather than blind acceptance.
Does religion do more harm than good?
According to a recent Ipsos poll 63 per cent of Australians agreed with the statement that 'religion does more harm than good'.
Not One for All
Review by David Southwell Book | God is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions That Run the World, And Why Their Differences Matter | Stephen Prothero This 2011 book, written by Boston University religious studies Professor
Words of wisdom
Book | Servants and Leaders | Graham Downie Review by ALAN RAY A senior federal minister was furious about a front page photograph on The Canberra Times newspaper where Graham Downie was the religion reporter.
Religion in a secular society
FRIDAY FORUM YOUR VIEWS ON THE NEWS A recent National Geographic report seemed to confirm what many have suspected – the number of Christians is declining in Australia, as it is throughout much of the Western world.
The Geek Will Inherit the Earth – Religion and Fandom
By Emmet O’Cuana If your belief system is “Jedi” then answer as such on the census form.
Prayers in Parliament
The Victorian Parliament will debate a proposal to remove the Lord’s Prayer before each parliamentary sitting.