Aussie, Kiwi & South Pacific Atheists
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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:
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 0 Likes
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 0 Likes
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 1 Like
Pell v Dawkins: this Monday
Started by Phillip A. Ellis. Last reply by Alice Apr 17, 2012. 3 Replies 1 Like
Comment Wall
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Comment by Luke on March 10, 2010 at 7:13am -
Alrighty. I'll follow suite on that. #atheistcon it is.
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Comment by Luke on March 10, 2010 at 6:00am
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#ozgac! Brilliant! Just rolls of the tongue. I'm in!
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Comment by Luke on March 10, 2010 at 1:16am
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I think I'm tweeting from my mobile: luketheatheist
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Comment by Simon Miller on March 10, 2010 at 12:50am -
Joining in the Titter fun. @FrereLapin
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Comment by Luke on March 10, 2010 at 12:44am
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@ The Irreverent Mr Black: Well you coulda said nearly all of that...
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Comment by Little Name Atheist on March 9, 2010 at 11:11pm -
I signed up with Twitter just so I could hear all the gory details. Please don't disappoint me.
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Comment by Luke on March 9, 2010 at 10:42pm
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Woooohoooo! The Cat's Away! Let's rebel my fellow mice!!!!! Wait... I'm going too. Well, carry on without me. Wooooohoooooo!
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Comment by Chrys Stevenson on March 9, 2010 at 10:38pm -
Krusty signing out for now. Will reconnect once I'm in Melbourne. Have just spoken to Black who has promised to keep you all in line while I'm gone. Please misbehave terribly and give him something to do. Muchlove, Chrys
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Comment by Chrys Stevenson on March 9, 2010 at 10:28pm
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I don't believe Black twitters. He's too refeened!
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Comment by Фелч Гроган on March 9, 2010 at 10:25pm -
@Richard - dunno, some dude that regrets digital cameras.
Members
Blog Posts
Pope's 'exorcism' caught on film video
Posted by Debra Stevenson on May 21, 2013 at 2:37pm 0 Comments 1 Like
There is a video of the Pope's 'exorcism' caught on film. The man isn't demon possessed, there are likely no 'real' demons. He's just delusional and doesn't want to accept personal responsiblity for his own behavior for his own dysfunctional life.
Brandi Amari Williams
Do you support 'traditional' marriage, vot now ad
Posted by Debra Stevenson on May 21, 2013 at 2:28pm 2 Comments 2 Likes
There is an ad that reads ' Do you support 'traditional' marriage? Vote Now"! .
No, I don't support 'traditional' marriage because there is no such thing. I support heterosexual and same-sex couples marry each other legally , yes. 'Traditional' marriage promoters largely do not believe that heterosexual women are co-equal to their husbands. Their only purpose in 'traditional' marriage is to sexually satisfy their husbands if they can and raise children and do all…
ContinueWar on Christmas in May
Posted by matthew greenberg on May 21, 2013 at 12:18pm 6 Comments 1 Like
i've got no problem with everyone saying "merry christmas" on christmas day. however, they've turned it into an entire holiday season where it lasts a month or more. in those situations it should be perfectly acceptable to say "happy holidays" or call it a…
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My first funeral as an atheist
Posted by Two Cult Survivor on May 21, 2013 at 11:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I posted the bulk of this on another thread, but wanted to add some context separately.
I finally confronted my faith and embraced the fact of my atheism late last August, 2012. Days after I revealed my "epiphany" to a few friends who knew me from another message board, my sister died from Lou Gehrig's Disease (which pissed her off because she hated catching a disease from someone she never f---ed).
THAT was my sister, understand? She was a beautiful, life-loving, potty-mouthed…
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