Anyone see the interview on ABC24 about the dumb idea of religion in schools?

[margomeoz]

It was with a priest an enlightened one could have been Father Bob.

I can't find the link showing it but if you can it is a great interview.

His main point was what religion should we teach there are so many different ones practiced in Australia and it is a personal thing of choice in our multi cultural country.

[imastawka]

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@freakiness wrote:

Or you could read http://www.australiaday.org.au/australia-day/history/ 

On Australia Day we come together as a nation to celebrate what's great about Australia and being Australian. It's the day to reflect on what we have achieved and what we can be proud of in our great nation. It's the day for us to re-commit to making Australia an even better place for the future.

Australia Day, 26 January, is the anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet of 11 convict ships from Great Britain, and the raising of the Union Jack at Sydney Cove by its commander Captain Arthur Phillip, in 1788 (you can read a comprehensive history of the evolution of Australia Day here).

Though 26 January marks this specific event, today Australia Day celebrations reflect contemporary Australia: our diverse society and landscape, our remarkable achievements and our bright future. It also is an opportunity to reflect on our nation's history, and to consider how we can make Australia an even better place in future.

On Australia Day, over half of the nation’s population of 21 million attend either an organised community event, or get together with family and friends with the intention of celebrating our national day. Many more spend the public holiday relaxing with family and friends.

Yet Australia Day is much more than barbeques and fireworks. It is more than another public holiday. It is more than the pride and excitement of new citizens who call themselves Australian for the first time on 26 January after being conferred citizenship.

At its core, Australia Day is a day driven by communities, and the celebrations held in each town, suburb or city – unified by the celebration of what’s great about Australia and being Australian – are the foundation of its ongoing success.

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That should be set to music.  Are you sure you're not Sam Kekovich?  

[freakiness]

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@imastawka wrote:

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@freakiness wrote:

Or you could read http://www.australiaday.org.au/australia-day/history/ 

On Australia Day we come together as a nation to celebrate what's great about Australia and being Australian. It's the day to reflect on what we have achieved and what we can be proud of in our great nation. It's the day for us to re-commit to making Australia an even better place for the future.

Australia Day, 26 January, is the anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet of 11 convict ships from Great Britain, and the raising of the Union Jack at Sydney Cove by its commander Captain Arthur Phillip, in 1788 (you can read a comprehensive history of the evolution of Australia Day here).

Though 26 January marks this specific event, today Australia Day celebrations reflect contemporary Australia: our diverse society and landscape, our remarkable achievements and our bright future. It also is an opportunity to reflect on our nation's history, and to consider how we can make Australia an even better place in future.

On Australia Day, over half of the nation’s population of 21 million attend either an organised community event, or get together with family and friends with the intention of celebrating our national day. Many more spend the public holiday relaxing with family and friends.

Yet Australia Day is much more than barbeques and fireworks. It is more than another public holiday. It is more than the pride and excitement of new citizens who call themselves Australian for the first time on 26 January after being conferred citizenship.

At its core, Australia Day is a day driven by communities, and the celebrations held in each town, suburb or city – unified by the celebration of what’s great about Australia and being Australian – are the foundation of its ongoing success.

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That should be set to music.  Are you sure you're not Sam Kekovich?  

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Hey, don't shoot the messenger  :D:D:D

I think it should be moved to a different day.

The point is that it's not all about commemorating the first fleet arrival.

[silverfaun]

omg!!! twice

[silverfaun]

omg!!!!!!!!!!again

[silverfaun]

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@freakiness wrote:

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@imastawka wrote:

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@freakiness wrote:

Or you could read http://www.australiaday.org.au/australia-day/history/ 

On Australia Day we come together as a nation to celebrate what's great about Australia and being Australian. It's the day to reflect on what we have achieved and what we can be proud of in our great nation. It's the day for us to re-commit to making Australia an even better place for the future.

Australia Day, 26 January, is the anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet of 11 convict ships from Great Britain, and the raising of the Union Jack at Sydney Cove by its commander Captain Arthur Phillip, in 1788 (you can read a comprehensive history of the evolution of Australia Day here).

Though 26 January marks this specific event, today Australia Day celebrations reflect contemporary Australia: our diverse society and landscape, our remarkable achievements and our bright future. It also is an opportunity to reflect on our nation's history, and to consider how we can make Australia an even better place in future.

On Australia Day, over half of the nation’s population of 21 million attend either an organised community event, or get together with family and friends with the intention of celebrating our national day. Many more spend the public holiday relaxing with family and friends.

Yet Australia Day is much more than barbeques and fireworks. It is more than another public holiday. It is more than the pride and excitement of new citizens who call themselves Australian for the first time on 26 January after being conferred citizenship.

At its core, Australia Day is a day driven by communities, and the celebrations held in each town, suburb or city – unified by the celebration of what’s great about Australia and being Australian – are the foundation of its ongoing success.

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That should be set to music.  Are you sure you're not Sam Kekovich?  

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Hey, don't shoot the messenger  :D:D:D

I think it should be moved to a different day.

The point is that it's not all about commemorating the first fleet arrival.

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Off topic .....again omg!!!!!

[imastawka]

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@silverfaun wrote:

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@freakiness wrote:

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@imastawka wrote:

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@freakiness wrote:

Or you could read http://www.australiaday.org.au/australia-day/history/ 

On Australia Day we come together as a nation to celebrate what's great about Australia and being Australian. It's the day to reflect on what we have achieved and what we can be proud of in our great nation. It's the day for us to re-commit to making Australia an even better place for the future.

Australia Day, 26 January, is the anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet of 11 convict ships from Great Britain, and the raising of the Union Jack at Sydney Cove by its commander Captain Arthur Phillip, in 1788 (you can read a comprehensive history of the evolution of Australia Day here).

Though 26 January marks this specific event, today Australia Day celebrations reflect contemporary Australia: our diverse society and landscape, our remarkable achievements and our bright future. It also is an opportunity to reflect on our nation's history, and to consider how we can make Australia an even better place in future.

On Australia Day, over half of the nation’s population of 21 million attend either an organised community event, or get together with family and friends with the intention of celebrating our national day. Many more spend the public holiday relaxing with family and friends.

Yet Australia Day is much more than barbeques and fireworks. It is more than another public holiday. It is more than the pride and excitement of new citizens who call themselves Australian for the first time on 26 January after being conferred citizenship.

At its core, Australia Day is a day driven by communities, and the celebrations held in each town, suburb or city – unified by the celebration of what’s great about Australia and being Australian – are the foundation of its ongoing success.

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That should be set to music.  Are you sure you're not Sam Kekovich?  

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Hey, don't shoot the messenger  :D:D:D

I think it should be moved to a different day.

The point is that it's not all about commemorating the first fleet arrival.

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Off topic .....again omg!!!!!

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[margomeoz]

Hey, don't shoot the messenger  

I think it should be moved to a different day.

The point is that it's not all about commemorating the first fleet arrival.

It sure isn't for me I like the time leading up to it I sell lots of Flag dresses.

[freakiness]

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@silverfaun wrote:

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Off topic .....again omg!!!!!

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Well ignore!

It was in answer to a post in a conversation. Do you respond with "off topic, OMG" when talking with friends or acquaintances?

[azureline**]

I am still OMG'ing about the all scientists are atheists bit.......................

[izabsmiling]

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@crikey*mate wrote:

perhaps if more peo0ple were aware of the significance of ANZAC Day they might have some respect for the Australian Flag and all that it symbolizes.

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absolutely....and if someone hands me an Aussie Flag...I will value it and say thankyou.

I know that local children here learn about Australia Day at school and I'm sure that parents who are parenting (edit  to add and have the knowledge themselves ) play their part as parents to teach them as well.

It is possible though isn't it ...that especially without that parental input children do forget what they have been taught in school ?