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Questions for the Imams (Noting ... Australia is a secular democracy — citizen opinions matter, not faith) 🧵👇 🟥 Context: Australia is a secular nation, governed by democratic law, not theology. Yet Islamist-inspired terror attacks have occurred on our soil. Former PM Scott Morrison urged reforms: accredit preachers, translate teachings into English, and cut foreign extremist influence. 🟥 ANIC response: Imams demand politicians stop using terms like “radical Islam” or “extremist Islam”, claiming language divides communities. ⚠️ The critical questions remain unanswered: 🔹 If ideology is denied, how do we prevent terrorist attacks inspired by it? 🔹 How can Australia’s secular laws protect citizens if religious instruction incites violence? 🔹 Who monitors preachers who may promote extremist ideas, without infringing on peaceful practice? 🔹 How can radicalisation be stopped while hiding behind “language policing”? 🔹 If reforms are “reckless”, what specific, workable alternatives ensure public safety? 🛑 This is not about blaming a community or faith. 🛑 This is about securing a secular democracy where ideology that promotes violence cannot flourish. 🛑 Denying ideology exists is how extremism survives. 🧠 Words alone won’t stop violence. 🧯 Confronting dangerous ideas — transparently and lawfully — is the only way to protect citizens. No faith can hold itself above review, crtique or criticism from citizens in public debate. Free speech is paramount. #NationalSecurity #CounterExtremism #SecularDemocracy #Australia #PublicSafety #FreeSpeech #ReformNotDenial #TruthMatters