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Opting in: a review of the final 2010 iq2 debate
The so-called “populist and uninformed debate” raging in the media was tamed into a civilised, intelligent and entertaining debate on the...
Religion, politics and school community
This year has produced a number of sobering lessons about the intersection between religion and politics, writes Simon Longstaff. As some will know,...
Why opponents of ethics education in schools are wrong
This year has produced a number of sobering lessons about the intersection between religion and politics. As some will know, St James Ethics Centre...
Children and the family court
Family disputes and custody issues involving children are some of the most difficult human interactions imaginable. Ariel Marguin questions whether...
Taking a stand against cyberbullying
How can young people respond to bullying? Maree Faulkner explores notions of ethical responsibility and action and asks how we can teach our kids to...
Towards an ethics-based complement scripture in NSW primary schools
Did you know that children whose parents make a conscientious decision to have their children opt out of special religious education (SRE) in NSW...
Care of obese children
Of all the occasions when government intrudes into the lives of its citizens, few could be more significant than the removal of a child from the...
The ethics of surrogacy
There have been times in my life when I have wished that I had been born with a body better suited to my aspirations. Nearly always a fleeting...
Sorry, but it is a hanging offence
Despite what the Prime Minister says, I regret to say that Peter Reith's misuse of his Telecard is a hanging offence. If he survives in office, then...
What should we leave out for Santa?
For many people, Christmas is a time for revelry – a time to cast off the cares of the world. But for those of us committed to the importance...
Answering the question: "Is the Easter Bunny real?"
One of my enduring memories of childhood is of being taken on an Easter outing to visit ‘Puffing Billy’. Part of the day was also spent...
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