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The Weekend Read: Nicole Hasham on a Christian monument a decade in the making

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Controversy and Hope: A Christian Monument in Central Australia

The chapter discusses the construction of a Christian monument in Central Australia, which has generated controversy and criticism. The speaker shares their intention to visit the monument and form their own opinion about it, acknowledging the complicated history of colonial relations and the concerns raised about the project's cost. They also mention the positive reactions from some Indigenous people in the community, who saw it as a symbol of hope and a way to attract tourism.

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