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10 questions - Simon Longstaff
Simon Longstaff, 52, ethicist, on religion, secularism, free speech and garage-sale bargains. So far, it’s been a year of natural disasters:...
Good religion, bad religion
Is religion a means for excellence or destruction? This was the provocative opening question posed at the Good Religion, Bad Religion discussion held...
The circle of concern
As widespread devastation continues in Japan and New Zealand, many Australians have also experienced storms and floods at home. Natural disasters on...
Ten myths about the ethics complement to scripture
There has been much discussion in the media about the ethics complement to scripture pilot program. Teresa Russell tackles some of the myths. Myth 1...
Ethics in schools
In the past few months, St James Ethics Centre and the NSW Federation of Parents and Citizens Associations have begun to roll out a pilot program...
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,...
Religious beliefs versus benefits of medical treatment
History records many cases in which people have been willing to die for their beliefs. We are all familiar with the stories of people who have...
Monogamy and ethics
It is just over a month since I finished reading William Dalrymple’s excellent book, The Last Mughal. Dalrymple’s account of the...
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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