Showing posts with label Brisbane Times. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Brisbane Times. Show all posts

Friday, June 22, 2007

Aussie Justice's View on Lina Joy Verdict

G'day, mates! The latest opinion piece in the Brisbane Times by a New South Wales Supreme Court Judge, David Hodgson regarding the Lina Joy case shows the concern of one of our many Aussie mates down-under.

I also wish to add that I'm so impressed with the objectivity of his opinion. I would truly be a jolly swag man and not just be an orang utan if I ever have a just judge like him in my jungle kingdom here.

Malaysia's shackles on religious freedom

David Hodgson | June 22, 2007

Can Islam be compatible with religious freedom? I certainly hope so, but doubts are raised by a decision of Malaysia's highest court, given a month ago. Lina Joy is a 43-year-old Malay woman who became a Christian some years ago and wished to marry a Christian man.

To read more, please click this link, go to Brisbane Times' "Opinions" and read David Hodgson's piece