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Acting on conscience : how can we responsibly mix law, religion and politics? / Frank Brennan.

Acting on conscience : how can we responsibly mix law, religion and politics? / Frank Brennan.
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ISBN 0702235822 (pbk.) :
9780702235825 (pbk.)
9780702236747
Author Brennan, Frank, 1954-
Title Acting on conscience : how can we responsibly mix law, religion and politics? / Frank Brennan.
Spine title Acting on conscience
Publisher and/or associated date/s St. Lucia, Qld. : University of Queensland Press, 2007.
Description 267 p. : 1 port. ; 23 cm.
Note Includes index.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Introduction: a meddling priest's search for answers -- 1. The Australian mix of politics and religion -- 2. Maintaining the citizen's freedom of conscience -- 3. Lessons for the United States in election and selection mode -- 4. Keeping politics and religion in place with Australian politicians -- 5. The Iraq war stand-off between politicians and religious leaders -- 6. Keeping politics in place in the Australian courts -- 7. Keeping religion in place in the Australian courts -- 8. A present case in point - same sex marriage -- Conclusion: enacting values for the good of all.
Summary Is there a place for personal beliefs in public life? Frank Brennan tackles these issues head on, and looks at some of the legal, moral and ethical issues currently capturing the publics' imagination.
Subjects Australia. -- Constitution
Australia. -- High Court -- Political activity
Church and state - Australia
Religion and state -- Australia
Religion and politics -- Australia
Political ethics -- Australia
Religion and law -- Australia
Religious communities -- Australia -- Political activity
Australia -- Politics and government -- Decision making -- Religious aspects
Call number 320.10994 BRE
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