Acting on Conscience: How Can We Responsibly Mix Law, Religion And Politics?

Abstract

Cover -- Author bio -- Other books by Frank Brennan -- Title Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction: A meddling priest's search for answers -- Chapter 1. The Australian mix of politics and religion -- Chapter 2. Maintaining the citizen's freedom of conscience -- Chapter 3. Lessons from the United States in election and selection mode -- Chapter 4. Keeping politics and religion in place with Australian politicians -- Chapter 5. The Iraq war stand-off between politicians and religious leaders -- Chapter 6. Keeping politics in place in the Australian courts