The Bali bombing has left many Australians fearful about the encroachment of terrorism on this part of the world.
However, it has also led some people to want to seek out scapegoats in Australia for the crimes that occurred offshore.
Reports of Muslims being targeted for derision and discrimination are a dangerous sign of a growing paranoia for assigning blame based on race or religion.
Australians have a reputation for valuing justice and human rights.
Any sort of behaviour contrary to this is un-Christian and un-Australian.
