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- Title
A response to the political argument against religious conscience.
- Authors
Bussey, Barry W.
- Abstract
In response to scholars who argue that religious conscience should not be accommodated if it is deemed “political,” this paper argues that individuals who seek accommodation are in fact adopting a personal, deeply moral stance rather than a political one. To reject the conscientiously held positions of individuals such as civil marriage commissioners is to run counter to what we have long understood liberal democracy to affirm with regard to accommodating conscientious objectors. Such a rejection excludes these persons from full participation and represents a failure to treat them as dignified citizens with equal value in society.
- Subjects
AUSTRALIA; LIBERALISM; DEMOCRACY; FREE exercise clause (Constitutional law); FREEDOM of religion
- Publication
International Journal for Religious Freedom, 2020, Vol 13, Issue 1/2, p139
- ISSN
2070-5484
- Publication type
Article