TY  - BOOK
AU  - Healey,Justin
TI  - Religious freedom and discrimination
T2  - Issues in society
SN  - 9781922084699
AV  - KU2162 
U1  - 323.442 23
PY  - 2015///]
CY  - Thirroul, NSW
PB  - Spinney Press
KW  - Freedom of religion
KW  - Australia
KW  - Religious tolerance
KW  - Human rights
KW  - Religion and state
KW  - POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Freedom & Security / Civil Rights
KW  - bisacsh
KW  - POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Freedom & Security / Human Rights
KW  - Electronic books
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index
N2  - Annotation; According to the latest census, 68.3% of Australians identified a religious affiliation, while an unprecedented 22% declared themselves to be of "no religion". Religious freedom is a fundamental human right, safe-guarded by the Australian Constitution; individuals are free to express a diversity of views, as long as they do not incite religious hatred. This book provides an overview of the latest trends in religious affiliation in Australia. The book also explores human rights and religion in Australian law, in response to recent calls for stronger legislative recognition and protection of religious freedoms, including exemptions from anti-discrimination laws. How much vilification is experienced by religious groups in Australia? Should faith-based organisations be allowed to discriminate to 'avoid injury to religious sensitivities'? Is there enough separation between religion and the state, or should Australia's government be more secular? Religious freedom is a complex and contested concept - where does the balance lie?
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