When Rhetoric Turns to Venom: The Rise of 'Us vs Them' Politics in Australia The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has sounded a warning about the growing trend of "us and them" politics, where communities are increasingly divided into opposing camps.
This phenomenon is not unique to Australia; it's a global issue fueled by populist agendas and xenophobic rhetoric.
At its core, this trend creates a sense of false scarcity – the idea that there's only so much to go around, and that certain groups are taking what's rightfully yours.