ࡱ> ceb#` 0dbjbjmm <9*VSVSVSVSVSVSVSjS2X2X2X8jX vX jSuXXXXXYYY_uauauauauauau$why@uVSYYYYYuVSVSXXHu[[[YdVSXVSX_u[Y_u[[rXVSVSsXX `rq2XPZ_s(_uu0usp4zZX4zPss4zVS tTYY[YYYYYuu6[XYYYuYYYYjSjSjSUDjSjSjSUjSjSjSVSVSVSVSVSVS The Commissioner Human Rights Commission. Dear Mr Calma, Does religious belief have a place in the formation of public policy? Answer, if not, what beliefs will underpin the formation and implementation of public policy. It is really important, when debating the legitimacy of `religious belief in the formation of public policy, to understand that it is unhelpful to use the word `religion in the process. It is far better to consider the `beliefs that are being advanced in the debate without being hung up on the fact that they may come from a `religious group. It is not a matter of `pushing religion but a matter of promoting `beliefs, which have relevance, `greater good, and fairness componants. In considering public policy developments such as criminal law of other legislative amendments we, as a society, must not ignore the good reason and fundamental decency that emerges from belief systems such as Christianity. Just look at the teaching of Christ and you will see basic tenets of social and legal justice. Jesus taught that we are to love one another (respect their privacy, respect their property, respect their rights, respect their privileges, and care for the most vulnerable). You see the `belief system is already at work, and when utilised fairly, it operates to protect people and their lives. I ask again, what will underpin the development of public policy if not `belief, soundly based upon collective knowledge, experience and `greater good considerations such as are found in `religious systems like Christianity? 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