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Originally posted by dolcevita: ↑

We have Julia Gillard to thank for the Royal Commission, which forced the issue out into the open.
She's an atheist and her parents were involved in caring for others. Not AFAIK, in any way Catholic.

Regardless, there is a strong social justice element with the Catholics, particularly the Irish Catholics, but also rebellion. This formed a strong element in the union movement and also the Labor Party.
The fanatic Reds Under the Beds and slavish Papists broke away to form the DLP.

Most people with a Catholic background who are involved in Labor wouldn't think much of Church hierachies. Many were educated by nuns and priests and some of those were excellent teachers and inspirational people. They're influenced by people and compassion, not directives from the Pope. Look at how many would follow the Church's directives on birth control?

Another illustration: Most french people are Catholic by descent, but they're modern people. Same here.

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Thx dolce.

Very informative.
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