• Religion

Exploring the implications of a liberal understanding of freedom for religion in civil society, and analysing religion as a form of social capital in the public sphere. Recent research focuses on anti-Semitism and religious hatred, along with broader questions as to the meaning and value of religion in Australia.

GoFundMe don’t want tolerance, but unconditional surrender to identity politics
Peter KurtiJune 25, 2019The Spectator

GoFundMe’s decision to shut down Israel Folau’s crowdfunding page is shunting the debate about diversity...

Why Albo’s got to get to grips with God
Peter KurtiJune 12, 2019The Spectator

One of the first things new Labor leader, Anthony Albanese, needs to emphasise to his...

Religion test out of line
Peter KurtiMay 17, 2019Ideas@TheCentre

Ten years ago, religion barely featured at all in daily public life or discussion. In...

Israel Folau, Rugby Australia and how tolerant should we be of intolerance?
Monica WilkieMay 13, 2019SPECTATOR: FLAT WHITE

The Israel Folau case has brought up a crucial question our society has asked before,...

Something amiss in live-and-let-live Australia
Peter KurtiMay 10, 2019AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW

Found guilty of a serious breach of his contract with Rugby Australia (RA), Israel Folau...

Folau free speech debate: both sides need to show tolerance
Simon Cowan, Monica WilkieApril 21, 2019CANBERRA TIMES

It will be deeply ironic if rugby union star Israel Folau is fired for condemning...

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