Atheist Foundation of Australia
Our Aims
- To encourage and to provide a means of expression for informed free-thought on philosophical and social issues.
- To safeguard the rights of all non-religious people.
- To serve as a focal point for the community of non-religious people.
- To offer verifiable information in place of superstition and to promote logic and reason.
- To promote atheism.
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Our Philosophy
The Atheist Foundation of Australia recognises the scientific method as the only rational means toward understanding reality. To question and critically examine all ideas, testing them in the light of experiment, leads to the discovery of facts.
As there seems to be no scientific evidence for supernatural phenomena, atheists reject belief in ‘God’, gods, and other supernatural beings. The universe, the world in which we live, and the evolution of life seem to be entirely natural occurrences.
No personality or mind can exist without the process of living matter to sustain it. We have only one life – here and now. All that remains after a person dies is the memory of their life and deeds in the minds of those who remain.
Atheists reject superstition and prejudice along with the irrational fears they cause. We recognise the complexity and interdependence of life on this planet. As rational and ethical beings we accept the challenge of making a creative and responsible contribution to life.
In Italy, a priest's sermon about COVID vaccines sparked a walkout
In Italy, a priest's sermon about COVID vaccines sparked a walkout
www.euronews.com
Witnesses told Euronews he criticised Rome's use of a COVID pass to push Italians to get vaccinated.Euronews can't be accessed.
Man, next week's sermon will be interesting!
Victorian Catholic diocese found vicariously liable for child sexual abuse in landmark ruling
Victorian Catholic diocese found vicariously liable for child sexual abuse in landmark ruling
www.theguardian.com
Church’s argument that it was not responsible for the abuse was rejected and described as ‘affront to common sense’Excellent news. Does that mean that the law can go after those who allowed the abuse to happen? Pell - they might be coming for you!!
This is a dangerous precedent.
About time.
Monique Cassar
So what does that mean?
This criminal organisation should be dismantled. If it was a bikie gang it wouldve been crushed.
If religion might be an issue from a National Security perspective then isn't it inconsistent not to consider other perspectives?
Coalition’s religious discrimination bill sends ‘dangerous signal’, Muslim groups say
www.theguardian.com
Clause permitting authorities to discriminate on national security grounds is troubling for Islamic community, its leaders tell parliamentary committeeImportant from a national security perspective – true – but would it be legal to NOT hire a religious person, not because of their religion per se but because it is an indication that their character is such that they need escapism in a fantasy, need approval by the group rather than call a wrong out, are gullible and likely to make decisions that are not based on verifiable facts.
Only 8 comments on the soon fest. Seems atheists are just empty cans desperate to be seen and noticed . No go away and enjoy puny life of nothing from nothing to nothing.
"Islam the victim"...lol
And when Muslims find a clause to push Islam under the new Bill! They will!
Even at least one Liberal government is against the RDB
'Drastic change' ahead under planned changes to anti-discrimination laws
www.examiner.com.au
The state's Anti-Discrimination Commissioner says it is unjustifiable that a statements of belief should be prioritised.I have a faith, a faith in science. Even if I can’t properly comprehend Einstein’s theory of relativity, I believe it. Does that mean that if I employed someone who criticised my faith, that I could sack him them without consequence?
We all need to vote for some tinpot party and make sure lib lab know we are doing it for this reason.
Can't read it.
Wise words spoken by Anne Lamott!
Went to doctor this week and was reading a book about deep time the doctor said there was no prehistory except that created by god and I should not be reading it
To me the problem isn't what religion book someone believes in, but which interpretation or maybe which story they put up. Religion seems right for many, not me, but the interpretations seems to suit a particular view and hence the conflict and death. Sure all religious people and none can live together, if we just accept none of us will control the world. Lets just accept we have different views and work like a melting pot to live with each other.
I Am God ✌️🍄🕉😉
Ooft facts!!
You can't safely say anything about the members of this cult without risking being blocked for a month by their allies on the moderation team.
Along with the same beliefs.
Classic
An actual conversation broadcast on TV:
"I give them full credit for overcoming the capacity of the holiday season and finding a manger to have the baby.”
"It wasn't a holiday yet."
"That's true, but there was a lot of people shopping."
"For a hotel."
"Because it's a future holiday."
youtu.be/wtgwBVUOBAw
It's religion, so it's OK to make it up as you go along....
Everyone is also forgetting that it's most widely believed that Jesus wasn't actually born on 25th December, or even anytime close. Layer upon layer of stupidity. But this is religion after all... 🤔
You’d have thought God would have given Joseph some planks and nails to build their own place… I suppose getting Mary pregnant without impregnating her is a different skill set…
At this time of year I'm always grateful for baby cheeses.
My head hurts just from f'ing reading this.
It’s a regular meeting-of-the-minds there at Fox.
Imagine their capacity to contemplate deep geological time.
I couldn't even keep a straight face listening to this.
They didn't find a manger, they found a barn.
I cannot believe the stupidity of the general public.
There a limit to the wisdom that people this thick can impart. I'd say it's not worth watching Fox whatsoever, at least if you're slightly less thick than 2 planks. Sadly, it's looking like that description(being as thick - or thicker - than 2 planks) fits a substantial portion of the US population of voting age. And that, folks, is why the US will not be great for a very very long time (if it ever really was, beyond US gov't propaganda).
And they were ALL WHITE. Just remember that. Also Santa.
I'm struggling to believe that anyone could really be this stupid. I probably shouldn't be. Can this be verified to be real to put my mind at ease?
The journey to Bethlehem for a census is a fabrication added to make the birth place of Jesus fit prophecies. There’s no evidence that a census that required people to return to their birthplace ever happened.
It was a Christmas Miracle! Joseph and Mary would never have gotten their AirBnB booking through if it wasn't for their manager Sure, they ended up double booking with 3 other old men but everything was cool
Satire is dead. You couldn't invent such comical imbercelity.
Only in America!
And the animals breathed on the baby to keep him warm, 🤔brilliant idea to cut down heating costs... making room for my neddie and co. in the lounge.🐎🐂🦘
"Fleeing from persecution"? I must have missed that bit.
What I don’t get is how god created EVERYTHING IN THE UNIVERSE yet couldn’t come up with an empty hotel room. Good one, God. Father of the Year.
What's even scarier is their audience. Who think these people are smart.
the dumb is strong here.
So funny (but a little bit scary too) 😂🤣😂😳
Eos was Dawn, which came from the earlier Hewsos, curiously like Iesous in Greek. She lets the Sun, or Sol in Latin out. He comes out the Gate each morning with his white horses pulling his chariot. He is also Saule in some cultures. Solana means sunshine in Spanish. Helios is equivalent to Helen. They call her Selene, but it can be turned into Solana in other languages, i.e. Spanish. It relates to a New Age in the West, like Atlantis. It is no wonder the Europeans rapidly tried to cross the ocean. Of course, Easter also relates to this. However, the Romans liked Saturn, which is why we have Christmas. You could convert the pagan, but you could not rid them of their celebrations.
For a long time there I couldn’t figure out who needed a manager and why ...
The proposed Religious Discrimination Bill could allow anyone to be discriminated against. #dontdivideus
Media release: Coalition of freethought organisations warn against a divisive Religious Discrimination Bill - #DontDivideUs
Media release: Coalition of freethought organisations warn against a divisive Religious Discrimination Bill - #DontDivideUs
A coalition of freethought and pro-secular organisations that campaigned against the initial drafts of the Religious D...
dontdivideus.com.au
Preacher: We Can Ignore Climate Change Since Jesus Will Soon Fix Everything.
Preacher: We Can Ignore Climate Change Since Jesus Will Soon Fix Everything
I can't believe we have to share a planet with these people.
friendlyatheist.patheos.com
2021 Census completed, thanks to @timminchin for the wee reminder of choosing #NoReligion #Census21.
It’s true. #NoReligion does not necessarily mean you disbelieve the claim a “god” exists. The @Census21 campaign is not about maximising the number of atheists, but obtaining a true reflection of Australia’s religiosity. #2021CensusAU
In the 2021 census, those who identify as Christian will likely dip below 50%. But Mark Stephens from @cpx_tweet says Australia has always had a contested relationship with religion, and “no religion” doesn’t necessarily equate with atheism. #Census2021
https://www.smh.com.au/national/has-australia-lost-its-religion-or-merely-its-affection-for-institutions-20210804-p58frj.html
I'm trying to figure out why Margaret Court's church received half a mil in JobKeeper whilst public unis did not receive a cent. I have two degrees and a grad dip and still, this perplexes me.