Moderators Bravus Posted January 26, 2009 Moderators Posted January 26, 2009 Some of you already know about this if you're a Facebook friend 'cos I spammed you, but those who don't, and have any passing interest in Australia or in inclusiveness might find it interesting to check out: Change the Date of Australia Day Or not. Quote Truth is important
Administrators Gail Posted January 26, 2009 Administrators Posted January 26, 2009 Are you okay with the name? Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
Moderators Bravus Posted January 26, 2009 Author Moderators Posted January 26, 2009 Yeah, I think it's great to celebrate our country (with the qualifications described in this blog post: http://www.bravus.com/blog/?p=1158). It's just the date that's... unhelpful. Quote Truth is important
Members rudywoofs (Pam) Posted January 26, 2009 Members Posted January 26, 2009 Why not have Australia Day tied in with a natural annual phenomenon, such as the celestial Summer Solstice, or some other naturally occurring event? It affects all people, so no race could be offended, I wouldn't think... Or would that be too "pagan?" Quote Pam Meddle Not In the Affairs of Dragons; for You Are Crunchy and Taste Good with Ketchup. If we all sang the same note in the choir, there'd never be any harmony. Funny, isn't it, how we accept Grace for ourselves and demand justice for others?
Dr. Shane Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 Well, it needs to be on a good day to go to the park or the beach and have a barbecue. Quote Pastoral Family Counselor... Find me at www.PostumCafe.com Author of Peculiar Christianity
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