@9HGTZ9L5mos5MO
Yes, they shouldn't be the sole decision makers, but theyre important people of australia, and their values where our founding values and i think they should be respected but not law, merely as a seat on parliament
@9HF9FPT5mos5MO
Everyone is entitled to their own views and everyone should be able to voice their opinions to a platform.
@9HDHN2H5mos5MO
No. You shoupd be free to practice your own religion but not force others to follow your religion's rules.
The Catholic Church and religion should have no political influence at all.
I don’t have any statistics off the top of my head but the entire country is not catholic, I’m personally not religious so why would I have to follow religious law if it doesn’t apply to me. Religion is a personal thing and is held up on belief, faith and community. They have their own values. There is no scientific reasoning behind why same sex marriage is ‘a sin’ - it is purely their own PERSONAL beliefs and it shouldn’t affect people who don’t follow the church and live seperate lives. If men want to kiss men the world isn’t gonna end and there is no negative consequences.
The Catholic Church is out of touch, hypocritical and corrupt. They should keep out of people’s lives and choices
Yes. I believe that Catholicism including all other beliefs and religions should have democracy in what they want to have a say in.
We are not a religious state. We are a multi-faith country, so the Catholic Church should not have a say in these matters.
@9K43G4TFamily First2mos2MO
everyone deserves a say if they are welcome to live in the country, everyone has freedom of speech snd religion.
no. separation of church and state the pope has no right getting in my business, laws and rights as an atheist.
Absolutely not, because the freedom of thought and expression is a fundamental part of democracy, and by allowing religion to dictate that will violate that. The separation of church and state must be defended strongly.
I'm not completely agreeing, however I believe the Catholic Church should have a say, but not over anyone or other organisations out there.
@9HCXTZW5mos5MO
No, because the government should not be a church-run state, as there are many religions in the world, and favoring an individual one would cause trouble.
No, the catholic church shouldn't have a say in political matters because not everyone's religion is Catholicism unless the government wants every religion to have a say in these matters.
@9K2SLQMOne Nation2mos2MO
This all depends on which Catholics are being involved as there is a huge range of corruption through the Catholic Churches.
@9JWX4JRChristian Democratic3mos3MO
@9JWWB2Y3mos3MO
no, the catholic church should not have a say in any political matter. they are following teachings that are extremely outdated and are setting back society.
I believe if your a catholic there should be a different system for different types of religions, such as they have their own opinion.
@9HQJ9TS4mos4MO
I believe that the Catholic Church, as well as all other churches and Religions should be allowed to enforce their own rules of marriage and education among their own peoples, but not for atheist Australians or Australians who are part of a different Religion.
@9HM45KK5mos5MO
No, because they lost that right with International Child Sex Abuse scandel within the church.
Yes, they should. The Church like all religions and organisations have the right to voice their opinions. It is up to each person on how they take it.
@9HHV2MH5mos5MO
Government is a service provided by the people for the people. Alternatively religion requires service to it's deity to survive. Therefore the idea that government and any religion are congruent is a false premise.
yes everyone should have a say. not everyone is going to agree on most topics. i’m catholic but im gay like boo hoo
@9HGSLJX5mos5MO
No, for those who don't abide in the catholic religion have seperate veiws. so people with other religious veiws would be restricted and enforced into laws they don't beleive in.
No, religion should always remain separate to the legal system.
No - politics should not be influenced by any religious beliefs, as they are their own organisations which should not impact those who do not follow them.
Although individuals should still be allowed to practice religion free of scrutiny, and have such religious beliefs influence their individual political decisions, religious institutions in general
no. Outdated religious institutions shouldn't have a say regarding political matters. The enemy of progression is through religious means.
No. You can have your own opinions however, they can vote their own way, not have the entire say.
I believe they should be able to present their case but hold no actual footing in parliament.
No, the Church and state should remain separated as Catholic views no longer represent the views of the majority.
No because if Australia is indeed a secular nation then it must completely block out any external influences on politics from the catholic church
No. The church is not special, they do not deserve special treatment just because their religious beliefs may disagree with others
Yes I believe it is their right to exercise the freedom of speech to influence but they shouldn't be able to have control over laws
@9JLHV4D3mos3MO
No, who care about the church outside of its religion. The government for all not the few who believe certain things.
Only if all other religions have a say and are valued.
@9JHB5QGKatter’s Australian3mos3MO
yes as the catholic faith is the largest in the world and religion is a driving factor in billions of people's lives.
@9K827K92mos2MO
No, there should be a complete separation between religion and state. Yes, the church can view their opinions and values, but the state must have the final say in matters.
I don't think any religion should have a say in political matters.
@9K7GXWTUnited Australia2mos2MO
Yes absolutely thy are the true church and we are a Christian country
I don't believe they should have an influence but they are entitled to their own opinion.
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