THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD: Opinion - The debate about religion and politics in Western societies - concerning that which belongs to Caesar and that which belongs to God - is as old as democracy and is unlikely to be resolved. After all, the debate itself is part of the democratic process. However, the discussion about church and state has intensified in recent years due, in part, to the rise of Western atheism.
Most recently in Australia the focus has been on the Catholic Church, in particular two of its leaders - Cardinal George Pell in Sydney and Archbishop Barry Hickey in Perth. On Friday Lee Rhiannon, the leader of the NSW Greens, sought to have Pell investigated for contempt of Parliament. It is most unlikely Pell will be found guilty of contempt. Separation of church and state is fundamental - when it suits (more) By Gerard Henderson
Mark Alexander
