Daring, Defiant And Disciplined: Daniel’s Pattern For The Modern Prayer Life

· New South Wales – 56%

· Victoria – 53%

· Queensland – 45%

· South Australia – 33%

· Tasmania – 28%

· Western Australia – 8%

However, not everyone seems pleased with including Christian prayer at the beginning of meetings. A group of councilors in Victoria recently wrote a letter to the state government and human rights commission wherein they said they “object to being compelled […] to participate in a religious ritual as part of their role”. Others said they believe it is unfair and inconsistent with multiculturalism to favour one religion over others while some also hold the view that governmental bodies should be “neutral in matters of religion”.