Religion
Islamic centre connected to terror plots plans expansion
An Islamic centre that has been linked to the Bourke Street attacker and Christmas Day terror plot is seeking council approval to accommodate up to 500 people at once as its community grows.
- by Liam Mannix
Latest
Mark Short chosen as new Canberra-Goulburn Anglican bishop
Rev Dr Short, who will replace Bishop Stuart Robinson, is a former journalist and public servant.
Faith
One of my favourite hymns, by George Matheson, I call the paradox hymn because it contains truths in tension.
- by Barney Zwartz
Religion
Religious freedom backflip: Anglican Archbishop 'deeply sorry' for schools' letter
The letter - signed by 34 schools - argued for the preservation of laws giving them the power to discriminate against gay students and teachers.
- by Jordan Baker & Michael Koziol
Religion
Time running out for religious freedom as 'dual election' option dismissed
The government is aiming to release its plan for religious protection by the end of the year but has little time to legislate the full package.
- by David Crowe
High school
Schools' letter misinterpreted as homophobic, Anglican Archbishop says
The Anglican Archbishop of Sydney says his schools did not ask for and do not want exemptions from the Sex Discrimination Act but are seeking "a positive right to religious freedom".
- by Pallavi Singhal
Opinion
Opinion
Schools selecting for out-of-step values are narrowing their teacher pool
Time to rethink the widespread conviction that private schools deliver better education, in particular better teachers.
- by Cathy Sherry
Opinion
Opinion
Anglican schools want to protect their inclusive culture
Politicians need to do more to codify freedom of religion in our laws.
- by Dr John Collier
Faith: We need to take care of our beautiful but fragile environment
We are all accountable for preserving and passing on the delicate environment we have inherited.
- by Bill Pugh
Pakistan
Pakistan Islamists block roads to protest acquittal of Christian
Asia Bibi was accused of making derogatory remarks about Islam after neighbours objected to her drinking water from their glass because she was not Muslim.
- by Syed Raza Hassan
Religion
Satanic Temple suing Netflix over prop used in Sabrina
The streaming platform is being accused of stealing a copyrighted statue design for its new show.
- by Genevieve Rota