Posted on 08/04/2022 8:12:55 PM PDT by marshmallow
Senator Lines, only the second woman elected to the role of president, said as an atheist she did not want to say the prayer, which has been read by the presiding officers in the lower and upper houses at the start of each sitting day since 1901.
“On the one hand we’ve had almost every parliamentary leader applaud the diversity of the parliament and so if we are genuine about the diversity of the parliament we cannot continue to say a Christian prayer to open the day,” Senator Lines said.
“Personally, I would like to see the prayers gone. I’m an atheist. I don’t want to say the prayers. If others want to say the prayers they’re open to do that. Personally, I would like to see them gone but again it’s not something I can decree. It’s a view of the Senate.”
Senator Lines said the abolition of the Lord’s Prayer was “certainly on the agenda” and would be raised with the Senate procedure committee, which considers any matter relating to procedures referred to it by the chamber or the president.
Senators and members are not required to be present or participate in the reading of the Lord’s Prayer.
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Australia is headed for the abyss.
And we’re right behind them.
How hard is it for her to just not attend? Amazing how that is the only option for her the senator could vote for a time of prayer for any religion represented in the parliament or even make time and space for Athiests etc to make a statement of belief. They really are not about inclusion they are attempting to exclude Christianity from any and all positions of influence or power
Maybe the thieving politicians can all get together and sing the long version of In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida instead of doing the Lord’s Prayer.
Ping. Do you think this might be related to the great falling away, predicted in the Bible, since this kind of stuff, seems to be happening all over the world?
I don’t see how any actual *religion* in the world could object to ‘The Lord’s Prayer’.
(Atheism isn’t a religion - even though they act as if it is.)
Like I have said. Western Civilization chose to make “diversity” and “multiculturalism” the national religions instead of Christianity and this is why God’s favor has been removed from us.
defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil - rebuke him we humbly pray
cast into hell Satan and all evil spirits who prowl about the world
seeking the ruin of souls
You got that right!!!
Maybe she can perform an Abortion as a non-religious opening ceremony instead ...
It's already been done;
Amen.
(And we’re right behind them)
Indeed we are.
(I’m an atheist)
Do I REALLY have to say it?
The whole Anglosphere is going down the drain.
democRATS...
In Detroit we say it at the end of every AA meeting. We have all religious denominations and No one objects. It’s a cool prayer, and covers all the bases.
The godless are taking the West into the abyss and the whole world 🌎🌍 into 7 years of Tribulation.
Now, where’s that picture from my buddy Chode........?!!
I am going to predict something, and I have no special powers.
The Aussies are GOING TO REGRET THEIR CHOICES IN THE RECENT ELECTION, and it will be too late.
Look at what has happened to us in a mere 18 months.
I don’t feel sorry for them, they should have PAID ATTENTION TO WHAT IS HAPPENING.
Women voting. Women in office. Always ends badly.
Yep
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