Barnaby Joyce claims Australia is a ‘Christian nation’ and says many First Nations people would agree
Summary
Barnaby Joyce, a One Nation MP, said Australia is a "Christian nation" and claimed many Indigenous people agree with this. He made these remarks at an anti-abortion event in Sydney where he received an award. Some experts and activists have criticized these views for ignoring the impact of colonialism and Christianity on First Nations people.Key Facts
- Barnaby Joyce called Australia a "Christian nation" during an anti-abortion gala.
- Joyce said many Indigenous Australians would agree with this statement.
- The event was organised by Joanna Howe, an anti-abortion activist who supports a "monoculture" Australia.
- Joanna and James Howe made critical remarks about Islam at the event.
- Christianity was introduced to First Nations people mainly through colonial missions that aimed to convert and control them.
- In 2016, about 54% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people identified as Christian.
- The 2021 national census showed 43.9% of Australians said they were Christian, while 38.9% said they had no religion.
- Academics and Indigenous leaders highlighted the historical injustices linked to Christianity’s role in colonization and the Stolen Generations.
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