The biggest false assumption made by many in our society is that we cannot have morality without belief in an after life or fear of a god who will burn us in hell for enernity for not behaving.Morality exists for the survival and common good of society.You can teach morality at school through logic and social interaction.No one in the public or private system has ever really tried.Philosophy ,human relationships,family, and morality should be the core of studies in primary and high school,since the family unit is the foundation stone of our society.We don't need a religious right or left to take us back to the dark ages.

I was hoping for an intelligent reply to this review as well. So it seems it's OK for an author to write a biased account of things according to their particular bent on life but if a reviewer looks at that account from their own perspective then that is wrong?

When did Australia get so dumb?

I guess the real mistake that Bill made was to mention the thing in the first place. Maybe if we learned to leave this kind of tripe alone they would die the short sharp death that they deserve.

Bill Muhlenberg's assesment of 'God Under Howard' is an accurate and vivid portrayal of what is clearly a political, radically left wing piece of fiction. Whilst the book contains many 'embellishments' half-truths and outright distortions, Bill's comments are accurate, his views valid and he is completely entitled to his view - as is Marion Maddox. Maddox's writing IS unquestionably biased and it is clear to anyone with even the smallest grain of discernment that she is pursuing a vigourous, intolerant agenda against Christianity and the associated morals and values.

John Howard is an elected Prime Minister and as such is entitled to pursue the agenda of the people who put him there. I am one of those - and will continue to be as long as he is defending the truth that I believe in. Well done Bill Muhlenberg! You have written an accurate and comprehensive review of a hugely biased and intolerant work of fiction.

Thank God for Bill Meuhlenburg and his accurate review of Ms Maddox's caustic commentary on life under the Howard Government. I find it fascinating that the very rights claimed by the left and their fellow travellers, they deny to those of a regilious or conservative persuasion. I was a feminist before it became fashionable, frenetic or fanatical and I feel so sad that the neo-feminist writers are so poorly researched and why, Oh why, do they look and sound so constipated?

Patti Smith

Good on ya Bill. What Australia needs is more critiques of the Left's rantings and doctrines. This will add a much needed balance to social/political debate.

Good on you Bill! That was an excellent review. You rightly exposed the author for who she is and what she represents. Quite obviously her book reflects her belief system which is biased and narrow minded. We need to see more balanced views from the silent majority - which you represented.