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Festival of dangerous ideas
In October 2009, the first Festival of Dangerous Ideas (FODI) was presented by Sydney Opera House in conjunction with St James Ethics Centre. James...
The paradox of the burqa
The burqa, a body and head covering garment worn by some Islamic women, sometimes provokes controversy, despite being an expression of modesty,...
Free speech and offence
Simon Longstaff reflects on the importance of both intentions and relationships when it comes to taking and causing offence. I used to coach rowing...
Wearing the veil in Australia
Many readers would remember heated debates in France following the French government's decision to place an outright ban on the wearing of items...
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