Faith leaders united on tip-offs

CHRISTIAN and Jewish leaders have backed Muslim clerics in refusing to give tip-offs to national security authorities about confessions made by their followers.Religious leaders said protecting confidential information was their "bread and butter" and they would not betray the trust of their followers. The Jesuit Social Services associate director, Peter Norden, told The Australian he would be prepared to give police information only if the tip-off was crucial for the safety of others. But he said he would make sure the information given did not identify the person who provided it....
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