Roundup: Ethics classes, fracking, James Haire, burning holy books, K. Rudd

Religion and ethics classes

We must do better than this sham compromise.

Called to walk the talk

Born in Northern Ireland, Professor James Haire has spent most of his life reaching across the religious divide.

The big fracking bubble: the scam behind the gas boom

It’s not only toxic — it’s driven by a right-wing billionaire who profits more from flipping land than drilling for gas.

The Vanity of the Bonfires

With deadly protests still raging in Afghanistan following claims that US military personnel inadvertently destroyed Korans, commentators are wondering about the fallout.

Kevin Rudd — a morality tale

Can a religious person stay humble in the ego-driven world of politics?