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Oh God - am I the only one?

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Rhys, good topic!
Sorry for coming in so late- I only just noticed it.
I am an atheist as well and of course, pro secular state.

The religious ceremony of the government doesn't really disturb me- there should be freedom of religion and they can believe what they like.
It wouldn't disturb me if John Howard would do a rain dance with a bone through his nose in the middle of a drought-affected area, either.
As long as their personal beliefs do not have an effect on the job they should be doing, I'll just shrug my shoulders over their ceremonies.

I am more disturbed by the influence some cults or sects seem to have on our govt, like the Hillsong 'Church' and the Exclusive Brethren.

I really think there should be a clear line between the mainstream religions and cults.
We need to decide what roles churches should play in communities and what they should NOT be doing.

I don't mind paying my tax money to support mainstream religions and denomintions so that there can be freedom of choice of religions, but to see that govt funds go into very wealthy sects and cults and their ridiculous schools is beyond believe. Are they merely business ventures dressed up as churches?

Govt should support only 'real' churches, not fattening up leaders who started their own sick cults just so that they can claim all the benefits and get rich quick.
This is pretty bad.

Perhaps I should start a new thread on this topic rather than discussing this dirt on your thread?
What do you think? Discuss this here or in a new thread?
Posted by Celivia, Tuesday, 3 October 2006 1:21:15 PM
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