The Secular Spotlight Blog

Weekend Wrap for 2 May 2020

2 May 2020

Catch up on the latest secular news with the NSL’s Weekend Wrap for 2 May 2020.

Q&A with former Queensland MP Jann Stuckey

29 April 2020

In this Q&A, former Queensland MP Jann Stuckey shares her thoughts about religion in politics and the rightward shift of the LNP.

Coming Up: Former MP Jann Stuckey on the LNP

28 April 2020

In an interview to be published tomorrow, former MP Jann Stuckey shares her concerns about the shift of the LNP to the religious Right in Queensland.

Weekend Wrap for 26 April 2020

26 April 2020

Catch up on the latest secular news with the NSL’s Weekend Wrap for 26 April 2020.

Veterans on Religion in the ADF

25 April 2020

Four veterans share their thoughts on the privileged role that religion plays in the Australian Defence Force and in commemoration services such as Anzac Day.

Hobart Councillor: Anzac Religious Rituals “Alienating”

21 April 2020

Hobart councillor Jax Ewin is concerned that the dominance of religious rituals in days of commemoration will alienate the rapidly-growing section of society which is not religious.

Weekend Wrap for 19 April 2020

19 April 2020

Catch up on the latest secular news with the NSL’s Weekend Wrap for 19 April 2020.

Go Secular or Give All a Say on Anzac Day

14 April 2020

Anzac Day services are traditionally dominated by Christian rituals and liturgy, but it’s time for that to change.

Weekend Wrap for 11 April 2020

11 April 2020

Catch up on the latest secular news with the NSL’s Weekend Wrap for 11 April 2020.

Brisbane Archbishop links VAD and coronavirus

8 April 2020

Queensland parliamentary committee recommends new VAD laws; Archbishop deplores growing “shadow of death”.

Weekend Wrap for 4 April 2020

4 April 2020

Catch up on the latest secular news with the NSL’s Weekend Wrap for 4 April 2020.

Morrison Commits Australia to God

1 April 2020

A leaked video shows Prime Minister Scott Morrison leading a private prayer session with Christian fundamentalists.