Panel on Religion and Politics

[davo]

While the godless may vary in the degree to which they view religion as a pernicious force in the lives of individuals, the hackles of unbelievers are almost unanimously raised when the issue of the influence of religious beliefs on political decision-making comes up. The fascinating, complex, and often frustrating interaction of sacred and secular factions in the political arena is a subject that demands discussion, and the Atheist Foundation of Australia is proud to present a unique opportunity to watch a panel of intelligent and well-informed speakers contribute their two cents worth to the public debate.

Addressing the subject of the intersection of politics and religion, our distinguished panelists include

Australian Sex Party leader Fiona Patten (http://www.atheistconvention.org.au/fiona-patten);

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author, academic and political commentator Marion Maddox (http://www.atheistconvention.org.au/marion-maddox);

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journalist, author and blogger Dick Gross (http://www.atheistconvention.org.au/dick-gross);

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and Victorian Greens MP Colleen Hartland (http://www.atheistconvention.org.au/colleen-hartland).

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Moderated by radio presenter Derek Guille (http://www.atheistconvention.org.au/derek-guille),

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it is sure to be a thought-provoking experience, a highlight of the convention programme, and yet another very good reason to be at the 2012 Global Atheist Convention in April.

[Rogerb]

Sounds great, I'll look forward to this one!

[Praxis]

Derek Guille? That beloved voice of 774 evenings? Fecking AWESOME. I had a feeling he was a smart guy so it's not really surprising to learn he's an atheist :)

This panel discussion sounds fantastic.

Honestly, I don't want to miss a single second of the GAC :D

[Darwinsbulldog]

Very topical with the Republican Primaries going on at the moment. :thumbsup: i hope they have a yarn about that.

[Dancer]

The only thing that sucks about this is the fact I feel repetitive....

Super Awesome:D

[Annie]

Can we fast forward the clock to April please? This is one panel I want to hear. :)