Do I doubt that immigration is happening? Nope, do I believe that it signals the end of the country as we know it and the start of a hundred years of wailing and gnashing of teeth? Nope.

Lets have a look at some numbers shall we?

Total immigration from the UK: 1,038,156
Total immigration from China: 206,590
Total immigration from India: 147,101
Total immigration from New Zealand: 389,464

The above are ABS figures for the whole country. So please tell me which country we are in danger of being flooded by?

Dresdener: "Do you accept that a dramatic immigration-driven demographic transformation is enough to cause such a cultural extinction?"

No. However, I agree that immigration is a major factor in culture change in Australia, as is globalisation. If you think that the extinction of Australian culture is imminent, you really should take a cold shower, a Bex, and have a good lie down {perhaps while watching "Today Tonight"?).

As a "CONSTITUTIONALIST" my concern is first of all what is constitutionally applicable.
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Howard, rudd and other politicians are on the Christian bandwagon when it comes to the Commonwealth of Australia but are the right?
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Consider this;
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Hansard 2-3-1898 Constitution Convention Debates
Mr. HIGGINS.-
I do not see, speaking in ordinary language, how the insertion of such words could possibly lead to the interpretation that this is necessarily a Christian country and not otherwise, because the words "relying upon the blessing of Almighty God" could be subscribed to not only by Roman Catholics and Protestants, but also by Jews, Gentiles, and even by Mahomedans. The words are most universal, and are not necessarily applicable only to Christians.
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Lets not join the bandwagon!

Lets do an exercise will we?
If every writer just puts his/her background down including his or her religion, maybe we can create an amicable conclusion on being or wanting to stay an Australian who speaks Australian English and help create a "true" Australian Constitution.

Ginx
I take your point about me using the forum as a 'pulpit' but have to disagree on a technicality. I use it as a 'marketplace' of ideas, and a marketplace such as Paul found himself in where he argued daily with 'whoever was there' about Christ, seeking to proclaim Him as Messiah, and Lord.

A pulpit is not so much for proclamation, but for consolidation and exhortation. It is preaching to the converted.

Saying I don't 'discuss' is quite wrong...factually. I will look at the question, and then, will give/offer a Christian perspective on it from time to time (most of the time).

Christian perspectives are just as valid as atheist perspectives and are shared by many members of the community.

One major problem I find, as you outlined, is that most forums have 'left right racist' etc.. yes thats so true, and usually the 'Leftoids and the ranting rights are simply at each others throats from the viewpoint that 'they' actually have the 'solution' to human affairs.

History and human nature both testify on behalf of the prosecution here and the charge is "We are all sinners". I have not seen, and I guarantee I will NEVER see either a 'left wing or a right wing government or approach to human society which will 'work'.

Those who live in "Cloud (Socialist Utopia/Fascist) Cuckoo land" are deluded and misguided. History is well and truly agin them.
I contend:
a) Mankind is alienated from its Creator.
b) Only through re-establishing the rightful connection, through repentance and faith (In Christ), will society become as it should.

BUT... I do NOT advocate any kind of theocracy, I simply advocate widespread renewed hearts at the individual level.

So, by all means offer your political/social perspectives, and I will offer mine.

Ramblin' BOAZ,
Ramblin' BOAZ,
Why he rambles, no-one knows.....

Cut the .rap.
You use OLO as a pulpit.