The former National Council of Churches president has said the widespread arrival of Islam, expressed publicly in a way of dress and lifestyle, had aroused frustration among some Christians used to their faith being marginalised to a private experience.

"There is this deep down unresolved anger within Christianity, which says if we can't be public you can't be either – these are the seeds of violence," he said.

"The arrival of other public religions [can] encourage Christianity to keep up.”

Try being Jewish in Australia today, then tell me Christianity cannot be public.

Good Friday, Easter, and Christmas - government holidays.

The Lord's Prayer opening each session of Parliament, both Houses. Government-imposed restrictions on shopping and activities on Sundays.

Special Christian-style postage stamps for Christmas cards, at a reduced rate.

Big showy churches, some attended by Parliamentarians at auspicious times for their political positioning. Christian organisations - including the Salvation Army - awarded Government contracts.

Christian political parties recognised by the AEC. Numerous Parliamentarians advocating publicly we accept only Christian refugees from Syria.

A conference organising committee asked to be sensitive to Passover dates and, if necessary, to provide appropriate food alternatives.

The response, "Get with it; Australia is a Christian country!"

I'm not saying these are bad things, nor am I suggesting we do away with them.

I, Jewish, welcome the multicultural-ness.

I ask only that Christians who believe their religion is not public look again, through the eyes of other religious minorities, and reconsider complaining of their lot in Australia.

Judy Bamberger - O'Connor.