Aussie, Kiwi & South Pacific Atheists

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Aussie, Kiwi & South Pacific Atheists

A group for networking and friendship between atheists in the Australian/New Zealand/South Pacific region, and for discussion of political and religious topics relevant to these regions.

Members: 352
Latest Activity: Apr 18

Aussie, Kiwi and South Pacific Atheists

This group is hosted by Richard J and Chrys Stevenson


Another High Court Challenge Against the National School Chaplaincy Program
Website: http://www.highcourtchallenge.com

Breaking News! After successfully challenging the Commonwealth government in the High Court of Australia over funding for the National School Chaplaincy Scheme, Ron Williams is to take them on again.  In an attempt to circumvent the High Court ruling, the government has passed some extremely questionable legislation which tears at the heart of parliamentary democracy and public accountability.  Williams has consulted with his crack legal team and the decision has been made today (Saturday, 7 July) to mount another challenge.

For more information see here:  

http://thatsmyphilosophy.wordpress.com/2012/07/07/its-on-williams-to-return-to-the-high-court-on-chaplaincy-issue/

Mounting a High Court challenge is extremely expensive and Ron Williams is just an average, suburban Dad.  If all of us who care about a secular, democratic Australia can chip in as much as we can, it will help enormously.  Please consider donating at:  

http://www.highcourtchallenge.com/

This is your chance to be a part of making Australian Constitutional history!


Embiggen Books - Your Australian Atheist/Skeptical Bookshop

Embiggen Books, an Australian bookstore devoted to promoting science, philosophy, rationalism and skepticism is now on Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. Warren Bonett and Kirsty Bruce of Embiggen are also passionate and active members of the atheist and skeptical communities.

Australian Atheist Issues

For new members, if you want to get a grasp of some of the issues effecting atheists in Australia, you might like to take a look at the Atheist Nexus (Australia) submission on "Freedom of Religion and Belief in the 21st Century" made to the Australian Human Rights Commission early last year. It's long, but easy reading, and worth spending some time on. A report, using information compiled from submissions, should be released later this year.

Atheist Meetup Groups - Australia

If you'd like to meet up with some local atheists, there's no better way than joining your local Atheist Meetup, Skeptics, or Freethought Groups:

Adelaide Atheists
Ballarat Atheists
Brisbane Atheists
Canberra Social Skeptics
Melbourne Atheists
Launceston Skeptics
Macarthur Atheists (Macarthur Region, Sydney (NSW)
Perth Atheists
Perth Skeptics
Sunshine Coast Atheists
Sydney Atheists
Sydney Freethinkers
Western Sydney Freethinkers
Wollongong Skeptics Society

Have we missed your meetup group? Just let me know and I'll add it in.

Discussion Forum

Question from a visitor.

Started by Jeremy. Last reply by Chrys Stevenson Jan 17. 6 Replies

Naughty corner for not attending R.E? Yes, this is in NZ folks!!!

Started by Therese Monteath-Carr. Last reply by Shane Blamer Dec 10, 2012. 3 Replies

Australian Vegan Atheists - You don't need to eat meat - NO BULL MATE !!!

Started by VeganApe. Last reply by Dogly Jul 8, 2012. 158 Replies

Pell v Dawkins: this Monday

Started by Phillip A. Ellis. Last reply by Alice Apr 17, 2012. 3 Replies

Any Hamiltonian skeptics out there?

Started by Leela Moses Nov 16, 2011. 0 Replies

Comment Wall

Comment by Jake Farr-Wharton on May 10, 2010 at 4:49am
Thanks Chrys, registering now.
Comment by Chrys Stevenson on May 10, 2010 at 6:49am
Please support a new young Australian atheist blogger, Scott Sharrad. Scott Sharrad of the Adelaide Atheists has just started his new blog: Just Another Heathen: The Musings of an Atheist in the City of Churches. His first post about Abbott's misguided comments on global warming to school children is well worth a read. Let's encourage our new young bloggers - please read and comment!
Comment by Chrys Stevenson on May 11, 2010 at 8:23pm
Please pass this message on through your networks.

Kyle from SBS's Insight program is interested in hearing from parents about their experiences re religion and ethics teaching in schools OUTSIDE of NSW.

This is an opportunity to broaden the reach of what's happening in NSW. I strongly encourage you to pass this info on to people you know in other States so they can email Kyle asap.

His email is kylet at sbs dot com dot au
Comment by CaptainCook on May 11, 2010 at 8:46pm
Here's an opportunity for Aussie and Kiwi Atheists to be involved in an important conservation issue.
http://www.marine.org.au/
This needs our support.
Comment by Chrys Stevenson on May 19, 2010 at 10:22pm
It's not something I'd be interested in. I'm not concerned about being provocative just for the sake of it. If someone has a good reason for drawing Mohammed or wants to draw a cartoon depicting him, I absolutely support their right to do so. But a bunch of people doing it on Facebook seems to me like a group of naughty school kids standing on the oval and chanting "Catholic dogs, jump like frogs, over the holy water!" as the kids from the local Catholic school walk past.
Comment by Фелч Гроган on May 20, 2010 at 2:59am
Hitch on ABC Lateline tonight.
Comment by Chrys Stevenson on May 20, 2010 at 3:10am
Thanks for the tip, Felch!
Comment by Graeme Shalders on May 20, 2010 at 5:46pm
Anyone who missed Lateline can view it on http://www.abc.net.au/iview/#/news. It'll be available there for 14 days from airing.
Comment by Aberingi on May 23, 2010 at 8:01am
Happy to be here I am an ossie in Spain

Multilingual definition of atheism 79 languages (wiki info)
http://aberingi.livejournal.com/539.html
Comment by Chrys Stevenson on May 23, 2010 at 8:05am
Welcome Aberingi! Nice to have you aboard.

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Death of a family member

Posted by Larry Taylor on May 20, 2013 at 8:15pm 5 Comments

OK. I am venting. My mother died two weeks ago. She was a “god fearing christian.” Before her death she refused all medical treatment. She wanted to be left alone. She even refused to speak with my brother who is a methodist minister. He is a pip, let me tell you! I suspect she did not believe, but a woman born in her time could not and did not state her actual beliefs. This is the opening salvo to all christians; FUCK YOU! I had so many people come and tell…

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Unbelievable!!!!!!!!

Posted by Christy Stewart on May 20, 2013 at 2:17pm 6 Comments

This probably should not have shocked me as much as it did (especially since I am in Texas). I actually thought my coworkers were playing a joke on me because they know I am an atheist. Sadly, this was no joke. This actually happened.

I work in a psychiatric hospital. The doctors who admit patients are general MDs. (Psychiatrists see patients after admission) Yesterday evening we received several calls from irate parents. A new doctor who was doing admissions yesterday actually…

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anti-atheist rant from an Orthodox Mormon part 2

Posted by Debra Stevenson on May 20, 2013 at 1:09pm 3 Comments

What do you think of this,

 

Nathan Young,

 

No Jason Torpy it is you that should be banned for promoting atheism, a belief that has no foundation in reality and zero proof behind it.  The letter was a mockery of your atheist beliefs.  I request to the board here that they remove Jason for his unverifiable beliefs in atheism for which he has no proof other than his arrogance.  The letter was a mockery of atheism.  Atheism is stupid and it should be mocked and it…

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Anti-atheist post from an Orthdox Mormon

Posted by Debra Stevenson on May 20, 2013 at 12:42pm 4 Comments

 

What do you think of this Facebook comment?

 

 

Nathan Young to Jason Torpy,

 

for once you and I can agree on something.  We should disrespect beliefs that are untenable such as the belief that there is no God.  Indeed for me to respect you Jason, I cannot respect your belief in non-belief in atheism.  Your atheism comes across as arrogrance, smugness, and self righteous.  Indeed after reading "An Open Letter to My Religious Friends" I penned one…

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