Australia’s first-ever Australian Christian Freedom Index (ACFI) was launched at the Australian Parliament in Canberra today. As reported by the Daily Declaration, the Index is a comprehensive audit and review of Christian and religious freedoms in Australia. The Index initiated a national survey of more than 10,000 Australian Christians and their views on faith and freedom in their country. It also reviewed 74 Acts of Parliament for their effect on religious freedoms. The findings include the following: * 92% of respondents in the survey felt it is riskier to affirm Christian beliefs publicly today than it was five years ago.