The lesson from the Israel Folau affair is not new writes Chris Merritt, The Australian’s legal affairs editor.

He writes “If this sort of treatment can be meted out for espousing Christian belief, a doctrine shared by millions of Australians, what message does it send to minority religions that fall out of favour?"

"If Christians are not safe when they manifest their beliefs, who is?”

The lesson from the Israel Folau affair is not new writes Chris Merritt, The Australian&rsquo;s legal affairs editor.
He writes &ldquo;If this sort of treatment can be meted out for espousing Christian belief, a doctrine shared by millions of Australians, what message does it send to minority religions that fall out of favour?"
"If Christians are not safe when they manifest their beliefs, who is?&rdquo;

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