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DonnaMaree Austin replied to Carrot Hare's discussion Atheists around the world! ASSEMBLE!
"Hello from DonnaMaree.
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DonnaMaree Austin commented on SayNoToTheism's group New Zealand Atheists
"Some funnies for the day, had to share. Atheism - a non-prophet organization.
q? Are atheists covered under acts of god events in their insurance policies?"
DonnaMaree Austin replied to DonnaMaree Austin's discussion treaty of waitangi commitments in the work place in the group New Zealand Atheists
"Its part of Maori protocol, ergo it's cultural to pray every 5 mins. The boss at my work is Maori and REALLY into her culture, so from me (a pure blood Pakeha/Honki) yeah it would be offensive. Are there any Maori atheists in the group? Or any…"
Tammie Webster replied to DonnaMaree Austin's discussion treaty of waitangi commitments in the work place in the group New Zealand Atheists
"I've been out of NZ a long time. Is this one of those "well it's religious, but it's more about respect" type of things? I believe that you should be able to opt out of things, rather than be expected to go along with it.…"
Lillie left a comment for DonnaMaree Austin
"Welcome, DonnaMaree. I know what you mean by prayer at every turn. They do that here in the South, too."
Brent Feeney left a comment for DonnaMaree Austin
"Welcome aboard! =) Hope you're doing well today..."
DonnaMaree Austin replied to DonnaMaree Austin's discussion treaty of waitangi commitments in the work place in the group New Zealand Atheists
"All the constant prayers. At the beginning of a meeting to open, at the end of a meeting to close it. Any get together at all and it drives me INSANE!! Which by the way, has nothing to do with supporting my Mormon client to pray at meals and…"
Josh replied to DonnaMaree Austin's discussion treaty of waitangi commitments in the work place in the group New Zealand Atheists
"I have thought about this myself. More along the lines of non participation in certain parts than actually requesting it stop, which I am not brave enough for. The feeling I get from teacher training college is that the treaty was signed and this is…"
DonnaMaree Austin replied to polM's discussion urgent advice needed on NZ Brethren custody case - any advice welcomed in the group New Zealand Atheists
"Hi, after reading your brothers story i feel.sickened and.wish to dog there was something more i could do other than letyou both know i am rooting (rooting??) cheering for you both. I hope reason and logic and justice prevail."
DonnaMaree Austin added a discussion to the group New Zealand Atheists
treaty of waitangi commitments in the work place
Hi, I am all for bi~culturalism in the workplace. I work in health and disability sector so its ‘mandatory‘ to incorporate TOW principles into out everyday. practises. But every meeting, every meal etc ee are required to have prayers to open and close meetings and powhiri and shared meals. How can I request a cessation of this mandatory religious aspect without coming off as a racist culturally insensitive asshole?See More
Ruth Anthony-Gardner left a comment for DonnaMaree Austin
"Welcome, DonnaMaree! Glad you could join us. :D
Please consider joining a group to meet people and talk about anything that's on your mind, Hang With Friends.
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Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 3:48pm on August 6, 2012,
Brent Feeney said… My pleasure! =) Have a great rest of the day!
- At 11:26am on August 6, 2012,
Lillie said… Welcome, DonnaMaree. I know what you mean by prayer at every turn. They do that here in the South, too.
- At 11:36pm on August 5, 2012,
Steph S. said… Greetings! Welcome to the site!
- At 5:07pm on August 5, 2012,
Ruth Anthony-Gardner said… Welcome, DonnaMaree! Glad you could join us. :D
Please consider joining a group to meet people and talk about anything that's on your mind, Hang With Friends.
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