Snubbing the Bible Is a Conflation of Church and State, Actually · Caldron Pool

Snubbing the Bible Is a Conflation of Church and State, Actually · Caldron Pool

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said he chose not to place his hand on the Bible during his swearing-in ceremony, citing his belief in the separation of church and state. In a recent interview on Inside Politics for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, Albanese said he opted for a personal affirmation rather than a Christian oath because he represents Australians of “every faith, and no faith.” “I believe in the separation betwe…