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Sean the Blogonaut commented on Sean the Blogonaut's blog post 'Thanks on recieving the Monty Miller'

Thank you all. Looks like 2010 is shaping up to be a big year. You'll be hearing more from me no doubt.

Dec 26, 2009

Chrys Stevenson commented on Sean the Blogonaut's blog post 'Thanks on recieving the Monty Miller'

Well said, Sean.

Dec 24, 2009

Thanks on recieving the Monty Miller

Yesterday I received the official announcement that I was the winner of the Inaugural Monty Miller Award presented to me by Atheist Nexus I must say that I am somewhat humbled by the experience. I didn’t set out to win any awards with my blogging (some readers may even raise an eyebrow, having had my inconsistent editing thrust at them), how many bloggers really do? It is, however, a…See More

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Sean the Blogonaut commented on Chrys Stevenson's blog post 'Australian Atheist wins Atheist Nexus Award'

Awww shucks :)

Dec 23, 2009

Mercy Ministries ministires engaged in misleading conduct, directors forced to pay

TThe ACCC (The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission) has released its findings on Mercy Ministries and Mercy Ministries Executives have admitted that have engaged in false and misleading conduct. I can understand now why Pastor Bryan Huston could not back on the door fast enough, if he got wind of this early. Hillsong overcame revelations of Pastor Frank Houston’s sexual abuse of young men and boys, but financial misconduct be a…See More

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The Nerd commented on Sean the Blogonaut's blog post 'Mercy Ministries Australia Closes'

Oh, poor Australia - however shall you get along without Mercy?

Oct 28, 2009

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Oct 27, 2009

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My URL: http://seantheblogonaut.com

About Me: I can trace my departure from religion and then God from age 15. I read two books:

The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail and the Messianic Legacy, they are precursors and source material for Dan Brown's Davinci Code. They are historical potboilers but probably not worth reading. What they did was break my Catholic conditioning or a least began that process. They presented historical facts and biblical facts that had not been brought to my attention in my religious education, they started me questioning.

My transfer from a Catholic High School to a State School in my senior years contributed in the sense that I recieved dogmatic reinforcement only when going to Church on Sundays or when going on Youth Group Retreats. I stopped going to church regularly when I hit eighteen. That and I lost two friends to the Potters House Cult and that turned me off the Happy Clappy mob.

I left home at Nineteen and went to University and my philosophical leanings turned towards Buddhism, and at this stage probably would have considered myself an agnositic deist. To tell you the truth though, at this time Study and work were my priorities and I didn't spend that much time on religious introspection.

Fast forward to 2006 and I am pushing myself to broaden my horizons, I start investigating Buddhism as a basic philosophy without the religious garb. Late 2006 I have an encounter with a street preacher which leads to me investigating his claims, and again forcing me to look at the god question again. Then while traveling came across the God Delusion bought it and began investigating the claims of theists/atheists.

In 2007 I shook of the last shackles and nothing much else changed, although I became more vocal as an atheist - I guess you could say my consciousness was raised.

So there was no tragedy just coincidences, study and thought that brought me to where I am today a Humanist and an Atheist.

School/College/University: Northern Territory University Class of 1998

Profession: Teacher/Workplace Trainer

Age Group: 31-40

City and State (For Member Searching): Alice Springs

Country (For Member Searching): Australia

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Thanks on recieving the Monty Miller

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Mercy Ministries ministires engaged in misleading conduct, directors forced to pay

Posted on December 16, 2009 at 2:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

The ACCC (The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission) has released its findings on Mercy Ministries and Mercy Ministries Executives have admitted that have engaged in false and misleading conduct. I can understand now why Pastor Bryan Huston could not back on the door fast enough, if he got wind of this early. Hillsong overcame revelations of Pastor Frank Houston’s sexual abuse of young men and boys, but financial misconduct…

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Hillsong on the run from Australian regulator

Posted on October 27, 2009 at 10:14pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

As I stated in this post, a reader informed me that they were aware of an earlier press release. Here is that original press release:

MEDIA RELEASE

27 October 09 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Hillsong Church severs ties with Mercy Ministries

Hillsong Church has cut ties with Mercy…

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Hillsong distancing itself from Mercy Ministries

Posted on October 27, 2009 at 7:36am 2 Comments 0 Likes

One of my readers suggested I take a gander at the media release form Hillsong on Mercy Ministries, it is interesting to note that this release was apparently amended from earlier in the day -the previous release was apparently harsher. I have inserted my comments below:

27 October 2009

I want to inform you of issues that have become increasingly clear in recent…

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Mercy Ministries Australia Closes

Posted on October 26, 2009 at 7:13pm 6 Comments 0 Likes

This text was posted on the Mercy Ministries Australia site yesterday:

It is with deep regret and sadness we have to inform you that Mercy Ministries in Australia is no longer in operation. Due to internal circumstances and challenges, Mercy Ministries Incorporated will be dissolved as an entity. We have encountered extreme financial challenges and a steady drop in our support base to the point where we are no longer financially viable. Mercy Ministries has been proud to serve the… Continue

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At 8:35pm on December 27, 2009, Bruce Everett said…: No, no. While I always try to test the water before I dive in, I've been doing that for an extended period now. Mainly due to browser issues though. I thought I'd sent a friend request previously, but I guess the browser I was using then didn't cope with the submission.

My more recent activity is due to my getting a newer browser arrangement set up.

At 7:57pm on December 27, 2009, Bruce Everett said…: Lol. (Again, congrats.)

At 12:45am on December 23, 2009, Little Name Atheist said…: Congrats Sean!

At 7:11am on December 20, 2009, TinaFCD said…: Stopped by to say hi!

At 10:48am on September 24, 2009, Rosemary LYNDALL WEMM said…: I have left a couple of comments on your blog pages in support of your end of the "intensive debate". Hope they help.

At 3:12am on August 14, 2008, Dr Peter said…: Thanks for the [add] Sean

At 8:48am on July 21, 2008, Matt Dillahunty said…: Count me in. I wouldn't put myself in the top 10, but if it gets me a trip to the mysterious 'down under', I can fake it. :)

At 1:51pm on July 20, 2008, Madeline (Brigit) said…: Pmomma's pretty awesome. I find her very motivating.

At 12:41pm on July 19, 2008, Madeline (Brigit) said…: Paul! I recognized you from pmommas blog, nice to see you here :D I mainly lurk there, but I comment as Brigit.

At 7:11pm on July 17, 2008, Rachel said…: It actually wasn't as expensive as I expected. Our flight from Sydney was about $1400, TAM registration cheaper for me as I'm a student, and I shared hotels with 2 others, so that also brings down the cost, and we spent another week after TAM in San Diego and LA. All up I's say it was about $3000 for our 2 weeks. Well worth it for sure!!! :)