Scott Morrison discusses freedom of religion during Hillsong conference

Australian prime minister Scott Morrison speaks about the debate around freedom of religion at the opening of the national conference of the evangelical Hillsong church. 'It’s not the laws that make freedom of religion work, it’s the culture that accepts it,' he tells a crowd of 21,000 people. 'I speak about my faith because I want everyone in this place to feel comfortable talking about faith in this country. It’s not a political agenda, it’s who we are.' Morrison says while freedom of belief in Australia is fundamental, Christians need to prioritise love over judgments. He used the example of persecuted Christians in Soviet Russia: 'You didn’t hear they were complaining about their rights. They were out there for God. This country needs more love, less judgment'.

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[janettecoleman]

Freedom of religion
HOW ABOUT FREEDOM FOR A FELLOW AUSTRALIAN
JULIAN ASSANGE?

[peregrineslim]

How does one square the idea of love with crushing labour and enacting laws that only benefit those with capital?

[timothyodonoghue]

But I thought Morrison hadn't been to Hillsong in 15 years?!

[doctorf]

Every time this guy talks I’m filled with utter embarrassment

[alana]

I’m not a pastor I’m a prime minister- you’re not my prime minister

[JacSull]

Freedom from religion please.
Believe what ever you like in the privacy of your own home or church but the public arena should be free from religion.
If it’s not logical, rational or provable it shouldn’t be paraded around as truth.

[cjunk]

Ummm I thought there was laws about religions promoting politics in regards to their tax free status

[chuzzbot]

Welll Australia certainly showed 'less judgement' when they chose ScoMo as PM.

[Leehamism]

The strength of ANY belief should be based on the strength of the evidence. Encouraging anything less is irresponsible.

[briendoyle]

Your disgusting rant at the Aust Christian Churches Convention
just ensured that I will NEVER vote for LIberal again.
(I have been staunchly against Labour)

I left America, and am proud to be Australian, just for these reasons - you will NOT turn Australia into another 'Murica!
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[Whatever_Happy_People]

Showmo, did this audience /congregation of thousands all pitch in and do a big Christian 'Working bee, , , ' for the bushfire victims who had/have no home or possessions left. How much was donated by your chosen Pastor? Just thought I'd ask you? I'm sure you arranged something great for all those who are suffering . Praise the SHOWMO.

[marcussurleyadventures]

Does he speak in tongues? I bet you does in private.

[solveigsokcanic]

what about freedom of speech & the press & truth in journalism ! FREE JULIAN ASSANGE & BRING HIM HOME

[solveigsokcanic]

but no freedom of speech & THE PRESS that criticises him or his evil government NO COMMENTS ALLOWED IN MOST AUSTRALIAN YOUTUBE WEBSITES !

[Jimmyvideo]

Should have asked if children should be safe from kiddy fiddlers hiding in churches, calling themselves religious.

[pgoughy]

How about freedom from paying taxes to fund other peoples beliefs in fairy tales?

[boulderthefat]

I'm a practicing Germanic/ Baltic Pagan. It's funny how my people never needed your permission to practice our faith.

[Klibbitz]

Few videos on YouTube manage to age as catastrophically as this one

[bobgoran]

Everyone has the legal right to believe in fairy tales.

Pray, donate and vote!

[kateybear]

*rolls eyes.... what are we doing Australia?