In Australia, debates arise on which party reflects church values: Call for "a different Christian voice"
Australian opposition lawmaker Kevin Rudd has triggered a national debate by criticizing the growing influence of conservative Christian groups in Australian politics. But the nation’s health minister argued that the government does not cater to a bloc of religious voters.
“God is not owned by any political party and never will be,” said Labor Party legislator Rudd last month. Speaking on publicly broadcast ABC radio, Rudd criticized politicians who identify themselves as the only Christian candidate.