The Secular Spotlight Blog

A Danger To Us All

27 March 2020

It’s incredible that some people continue to believe that their ‘freedom of religion’ trumps the health and safety of society.

Weekend Wrap for 22 March 2020

22 March 2020

Catch up on the latest secular news with the NSL’s Weekend Wrap for 22 March 2020.

A Time for Unity, Not Division

20 March 2020

2020 is a time for unity, not division, in our society.

Privileging Religious Belief in the Health Sector

16 March 2020

Faith-based hospitals and other medical services may well soon be hiring staff with the best religious credentials instead of those with the best professional qualifications.

Weekend Wrap for 15 March 2020

15 March 2020

Catch up on the latest secular news with the NSL’s Weekend Wrap for 15 March 2020.

Morrison’s Religious Apartheid

9 March 2020

Sharlene Zeederberg has witnessed first-hand what government-sanctioned division does to a society.

Weekend Wrap for 7 March 2020

7 March 2020

Catch up on the latest secular news with the NSL’s Weekend Wrap for 7 March 2020.

RDB Taking a Toll on LGBTIQ

5 March 2020

Dr Stuart Edser is worried about the impact of the divisive Religious Discrimination Bill on LGBTIQ Australians.

The RDB is No Laughing Matter

2 March 2020

Having your religious beliefs and practices be the butt of a joke in parliament may be one thing, but the negative impacts of the proposed religious freedom laws will be no laughing matter for faith communities.

Weekend Wrap for 1 March 2020

1 March 2020

Catch up on the latest secular news with the NSL’s Weekend Wrap for 1 March 2020.

Australia Says #DontDivideUs

27 February 2020

Australia’s message to Scott Morrison is: #DontDivideUs. Pro-secular groups across the country have united to fight the unwanted, unwelcome and divisive Religious Discrimination Bill.

Governor-General Supports Divisive Prayer Day

26 February 2020

Governor-General David Hurley has given his support for the National Day of Prayer & Fasting despite the divisive policies of the organisers.