Dear Wahine,

Welcome to the forum.

Yes I believe in God.

I've been through a lot health-wise and have been
through several major operations. During those stressful
times it helped me to pray. It helped me
cope and kept me calm. I'm not out to convert anybody.
I think what anyone belives is their business - faith I
think is an internal thing. It's personal. For me -
without the existence of God in my life - would be
difficult.

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Dear Wahine,

I hope that you'll find your own path through life.
I wish you All The Best.

I'd like to Thank everyone who took the time to
join in this discussion. For me it's now run its
course.

I look forward to our next discussion.

Yes it should, particularly if it keeps Republicans from swearing false oaths so that they can get their Parliamentary pay.

There are some politicians in the western world who receive no pay because they won't perjure themselves for the sake of money.

The Oath and Affirmation of office has been changed
over the years according to preference. For example,
in 2007 - PM Kevin Rudd reinstated -
"The Commonwealth of Australia, her land, and her people."
He dropped allegiance to the sovereign. As did Julia
Gillard.

Also Julia Gillard became the first PM to make an
Affirmation of Office rather than swearing on the Bible
when she was sworn in on 24 June 2010.

I know this is off topic but I just want to wish
all the mum's out there a HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
Enjoy your day!