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Tags: australia, julia gillard, prime minister

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Permalink Reply by Loren Miller on June 29, 2010 at 10:07am

In a word, FANTASTIC! Good to know there is someone in a governmental position who doesn't participate in religion or bring it to the office with them, yet is mature enough to respect those who do!

I will be very interested in seeing what kind of support she gets from the general population and the reaction from Australia's religious community. Meantime, BRAVA, Ms. Gillard!

Permalink Reply by david hartley on June 29, 2010 at 1:06pm

Wonder if it may give a little backbone to other politicians that pay lip service to theism.
Not holding my breath.

Permalink Reply by Dogly on June 30, 2010 at 7:45am

She said, "I'm a great respecter of religious belief." If anyone on A/N said that, he would be soundly whipped with a wet noodle.

Permalink Reply by Фелч Гроган on June 30, 2010 at 8:00am

It's called "politics". How many of your politicians have had enough backbone to say the rest of what she said?

Permalink Reply by Prog Rock Girl on July 1, 2010 at 8:47am

a wet noodle? Oh noooooo!

It depends on what they mean by respecting religious belief. Respecting one's right to have a silly belief is not the same as respecting the silly belief.

Permalink Reply by linda wagner on June 29, 2010 at 11:44am

We sure need more like her.

Permalink Reply by Jezzy on June 29, 2010 at 12:11pm

Australia is the oddest country...

(And yes, that was 100% necessary to post)

Permalink Reply by Loren Miller on June 29, 2010 at 12:15pm

Would that more countries were so odd....

Permalink Reply by Jezzy on June 29, 2010 at 7:53pm

My friends from Aussie make is sound strange and quite violent... Otherwise, it sounds a great place to live. Except the heat. And baby-snatching dingos.

Permalink Reply by Фелч Гроган on June 29, 2010 at 9:37pm

Strange yes. Violent ? If it keeps the tourists away, then yes. The jellyfish that kill you and tree dwelling funnelwebs are the best parts.

Permalink Reply by Ally on June 29, 2010 at 12:21pm

Brilliant!
Thanks for posting! Just made my world a little bit brighter.
We need many many more!

Permalink Reply by Joan Denoo on June 29, 2010 at 4:28pm

She spoke with a strong voice, confident and proud of her decision; a real refreshing statement made without apology, and not seeking approval. Her statement of respect for other people's position felt sincere.