ࡱ> ~%` 0bjbj"x"x <(@@*TTTTTTTTddd8eeToBeBeXeXeXefff$ahɟhThffhhTTXeXeH)iiihdTXeTXeihii@TTXe6e XHgndzhԗ8?0o 1&id1pn1Tff>f,i g$.gfffijfffohhhhTTTj]dTTTj]TTTTTTTTT Dear Sir/Madam, Question 1. What are the areas of concern regarding the freedom to practice and express faith and beliefs, within your faith community and other such communities? The proposed federal Religious Freedom Act is entirely unnecessary as under the current law I am free to practise my religion and all that it entails so why introduce this Religious Freedom Act? The Act fails to understand that blasphemy is an attack on religion and an act of hostility to religion. The idea of repealing the laws against blasphemyis not appropriate. Question 5: How well have the recommendations of Article 18: Freedom of Religion and Belief been implemented by the various state and federal governments? The Victorian Parliament recently passed a law (Abortion Law Reform Act No 58 of 2008) which is very oppressive in the manner it treats conscientious objectors to abortion. If a medical practitioner is a conscientious objector to abortion, he need not perform the abortion but he must refer the patient to a practitioner who will perform the abortion. so in effect he is still co-operating in the abortion. The same situation is also in the case of a registered nurse who is a conscientious objector to abortion is under an obligation to assist the practitioner in performing an abortion. Is section 116 of the Constitution Act of the Commonwealth of Australia an adequate protection of freedom of religion and belief. This section is very clearly stated. There is to be no interference from government and bureaucracies in religion. This has worked well and is the best protection for the practice of my religion. Do religious or faith-based groups have undue influence over government and/or does the government have undue influence over religious or faith based groups? No! In fact the proposed Religious Freedom Act would recognize the proponents for abortion, euthanasia etc as "religious" groups and would be entitled to have their say on equal standing with Christian believers. What are the roles, rights and responsibilities of religious, spiritual and civil society (including secular) organizations in implementing the commitment to freedom of religion and belief? Freedom of religion and belief is protected already by common law and the Australian Constitution. How should government accommodate the needs of faith groups in addressing issues such as religion and education, faith schools, the building of places of worship, religious holy days, religious symbols and religious dress practices? Government should treat all citizens equally and allow financial assistance to all schools no matter who runs them. Same provisions in the planning and building statutes should be made to groups constructing places of worship as other applicants. Religious symbols should be able to be used everywhere. Religious education should be allowed to be given in government and secular schools. Is current legislation on burial practice and autopsy practice adequate? Are any other of your religious practices inhibited by law, procedural practice or policy (i.e. education or health)/ The recent legislation in Victoria has passed the Abortion Law Reform Bill which forces believers with a conscientious objection to participate in an abortion. They will be put into a position where they will be acting against the law if they do not assist in the abortion. Do you believe there is equality of gender in faith communities? Yes, I do. I believe that every human person is created equally before God and is made in His likeness. How is diverse sexuality perceived within faith communities? It is a responsibility of religion to teach on morality and the serious consequences to not following that teaching. It is up to the individual if they decide to follow the teaching. We are not discriminating against that person but educating him/her on the consequences of such action. Should religious organizations (including religious schools, hospitals and other service delivery agencies) exclude people from employment because of their sexuality or their sex and gender identity? Yes! A religious organization should have the right to exclude people who are at odds with the teaching ethos of that school or hospital etc. Are there religious groups, practices and beliefs that you think are of concern to Australians? 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