
S2 Ep1097: Why Secularism is Good for Christianity: Dr. Michael F Bird
Theology in the Raw
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The Myth of Religious Freedom in a Secular Age
Mike Boulden has written 700 books on biblical studies and theology. His latest book, religious freedom in a secular age, is about the Christian case for liberty, equality, and secular government. He says he's been thinking about it since 2016 when Australia started having debates about same sex marriage. The Australian constitution "is what I would describe as a British appropriation of the American model" It only applies to the federal government but states are free to develop their own relationship with religious bodies or communities.
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