Tag Archives: Human rights

No need for a Religious ‘Freedom’ Act

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Avril Hannah-Jones

The Religious Discrimination Bill 2019 is a solution looking for a problem. Continue reading →

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Submission: Religious Freedom

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Avril Hannah-Jones

As a minister and member of the Uniting Church I am committed to the recognition and protection of all human rights. Continue reading →

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Vote ‘Yes’ for Religious Freedom

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Avril Hannah-Jones

If I am wrong, and religious celebrants are forced by the state to marry any couples, I will be on the barricades and will happily join those celebrants in prison. Continue reading →

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Sermon: Paul talks about love – again!

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Avril Hannah-Jones

Quarrelling and jealousy? I can barely get through a day without being guilty of one or the other. Continue reading →

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Reflection: Very, very initial and tentative thoughts on Palestine and Israel

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Avril Hannah-Jones

I have returned from Palestine and Israel a more fervent supporter of the two state solution than I was when I entered it. There must be two states in the Holy Land, where Jews, Christians and Muslims can live in peace. There is no alternative. In support of this, countries like Australia much condemn all breaches of international law, whoever commits them. Continue reading →

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