Tag Archives: citizenship

Serving a purpose

Posted on 04/10/2019 by stewculbard

“Unless secularism’s role in the development of human rights and freedom is well understood, theocrats will be well placed to erode them”. These are the words of the Chief Executive of the National Secular Society (NSS) in the UK, Stephen … Continue reading →

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These are the days of our lives

Posted on 26/01/2015 by stewculbard

I am writing this on 26 January, 2015. Australians worldwide celebrate this day as “Australia Day” – the official national day of Australia.  Twelve months ago, in an article called “A day for all” (see 29 January, 2014),  I wrote … Continue reading →

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Above, but not beyond

Posted on 03/09/2014 by stewculbard

Royalty is above politics. These words are often used in a collective defence of royalty with respect to political matters. If, therefore, that is actually the case – if the royals are indeed politically neutral – then why is secrecy … Continue reading →

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