The Age reports today: THE rapid growth of faith-based schools under the previous federal government has threatened the social cohesion of the nation, according to Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s most senior education adviser. The frank comments of Professor Barry McGaw, appointed this month to be the new head of the National Curriculum Board, contrast...
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PBS’ documentary Commanding Heights: The Battle for the World Economy is one of the most fascinating and worthwhile documentaries I’ve seen in quite some time. Based on the book of the same name by Yergin and Stanislaw, the series describes the evolution of the world economy from the early 20th century until now. The first...
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As the controversy continues to rage around the Archbishop of Canterbury’s comments about Islamic law (Michelle Malkin predictably calls him the Archbishop of Dhimmitude), it’s worthwhile checking out the reaction of Australia’s own Bill Muelenberg former vice-president of the Australian Family Association. Muelenberg is also concerned by the Archbishop’s comments, accusing him of promoting Dhimmitude...
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The Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams recently delivered an interesting lecture on the subject of shariah law in the United Kingdom; and naturally, it has been followed by the usual outrage, condemnation, and exaggerated claims of ‘tattered authority’ and African-led Anglican self-destruction as a result. In essence, the Archbishop was simply suggesting that Muslims, like...
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