Premier Bob Carrs decision not to support the extension of vilification laws to religion is to be commended as good thinking by a wise leader. His argumentation shows why such laws are unnecessary and counter-productive.

One important aspect of multiculturalism is the encouragement of tolerance and respect for other cultures and beliefs. Enforcing tolerance is more difficult. Whereas education can change hearts and minds, the most that can be achieved through legal regulation to enforce tolerance is that peoples behaviour changes.

St Lukes, Mosman is a liturgy-friendly parish committed to evangelism and connecting 'faith to life

Devotion to the mother of Jesus and the dogmas and practices that have arisen to support such piety have been the cause of division in the Church for centuries, especially between Catholics and Protestants.

"Southern Cross is just a load of propaganda" "“ the words came hurtling across my dinner table a few weeks ago. From a theological college lecturer, no less. I gave a feeble answer "“ much like this column "“ but I knew instantly they had a point.

Sometimes things get so bad I feel like I am an American. They try to do good for society and the other nations of the world but so often they are hated. Thats exactly how I felt the other month at a Gleebooks event to commemorate the launch of The Chosen Ones: the Politics of Salvation in the Anglican Church by Chris McGillion.

Is 'true love real? Is there really a love that can be found between two people who were meant for each other and no one else? Most people want to answer "Yes" and author Cecelia Ahern knows it. Her novel Where Rainbows End is a reworking of the timeless story of two people who come irresistibly together despite many obstacles.

How some ways of protecting the freedom of religion may actually diminish religious freedom.