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Concluding his analysis, Sheridan discusses a ceremonial day in the Australian parliament, where newly sworn-in members take their oaths of allegiance. He notes a disturbing trend: fewer parliamentarians are choosing to swear their oath on the Bible or other religious texts, opting instead for affirmation without religious symbolism.
Sheridan laments that Australia’s Parliament is becoming increasingly secularized, with many politicians no longer engaging with the Judeo-Christian traditions that historically underpinned the nation’s moral and cultural identity. While respecting individual conscience, he expresses a sense of loss, suggesting that the retreat from religious practice in official ceremonies reflects a broader cultural shift away from religious heritage.