Australia's New Leader Is An Atheist: Americans, Don't Try This At Home!

Ms Gillard is right. She is working for the people and for the Country; not for deities. Here I quote something interesting found on the web:
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INAUGURATION CEREMONIES
Spring2010 By Flavioos


Our Constitution is a governing Chart with the basic laws and fundamental principles that guide our country and protect the rights of its people. It is our “Magna Charta“, and the basic responsibility of our government is to protect that precious document and follow precisely the rules established therein.

Thus, why during inauguration of presidents and other federal and state officers, instead of using the book of Constitution, a bible is used for the Oath ceremony which closes with the words “So, help me God”? It contradicts principles of the Constitution itself when referring to the separation of church and state. Inaugurations should have a character purely patriotic, leaving religion strictly for the privacy of those who practice it.

Religionists contend that the bible is used because the United States is a Christian Country. But that simply sounds like a “tricking excuse” to preclude possibilities of a non-religious person taking office. In reality, being enriched by a large variety of cultural backgrounds, our Country is formed also by a variety of believers that includes those whose beliefs have nothing to do with church and religion and to whom, according to the Constitution, civil rights are equally granted. When a president (or other sworn officer) doesn’t perform his duties properly, the people fire him. But for a balance of justice, they should fire God, instead, for not helping that officer who, worrying about his coming responsibilities and general commitments, concluded his Oath by exhorting: “So, help me God”.

The truth however, is that religious or not, elected officers must strongly believe in themselves, the crew around them and the people at large because all they together -- not deities -- are the only ones responsible for the success and prosperity or the failure and disgrace of the country. 

Not being permitted to state my true feelings or opinions, I will just say, I feel Julia Gillard winning the election by popular demand seems to be what the people want as far as her religious beliefs are. I guess I want, for the leaders of America to believe in God, too be able and know they can talk with God about anything, and He will help them to make the correct decisions for the people....because if we have God behind us, nothing can harm us. The way the United States of America has been heading, believers in Jesus Christ, who is GOD, and the only GOD does not seem to be important for heads of the highest offices in the land anymore. You will see, in the near future, what happens, when a nation turns away. God bless the United States of America, and Israel, because Israelites are God's Chosen People, and we must, WE MUST support them. Thank you for posting my opinion, and God help us all.

Buddha, Jesus of Nazareth, Muhammed, dead preachers, who at their time of existence lived the life of people who lived the science and thoughts of their time. We have come a long way and through science denounced many of the beliefs that they preached. I don't know how anyone could look at the Hubble telescope webpage and see the pictures from light years away and believe that one man, spirit or god created this universe that's been around from 14-16 billion years old.

Bat.
Don't count on it.

I am more than curious. Where have you ever heard or read, that most or any Atheist practice(s) "The" or any "Golden Rule"?

I have struggled with the GOD problem for most of my adult 71 years. I believe that the human race and this planet evolved and were not created by some higher power. Having said that, most religions, no matter what creed, preach the golden rule. It is necessary to have community with love and tolerance if we are to exist in peace. Most atheists also practice the golden rule.

That's OK because I don't believe in Australia's political direction, either. It is a country that believes that the government has the legitimate authority to disarm the population. In other words...they don't believe in individual soveriegnty.

Enough already !! So much death and violence in the name of Religion. Forget the "Holy Wars", "The Crusades", the "Inquisitions" and other atrocities committed in the name of Religion. Learning about America's long history of religious intolerance is enough to keep anyone busy. It began long before we became a nation. Puritanical "Christians" conducted their "witch trials". The lucky "heretics" were "waterboarded" until they admitted their sins or were drowned (whichever came first). Others were simply burned at the stake. Christians slaughtered Mormons. Widespread Anti-Semitism was rampant in the 20's and 30's. Evangelical Christians were the most rabid Anti-Semites. Now, it's become politically advantageous for Evangelical Preachers to refer to Jews as "the chosen ones". Catholics were targeted by the KKK. Protestants berated Catholics (some still do). Muslims are the latest target. The same Evangelical Christians who once berated the Jews are now doing the same thing to Muslims.
And yes, many of those religions are or have been guilty of the very same thing. If there is a God, I doubt he would approve of the hate and violence that has been committed in his name.

Very interesting. I commend her for being honest. I have always had reservations aout being broought Catholic with a lot of hocus pocus.After reading about so caled miracles and appearances.With new technology today how come we have not had any mysterious appearances since 1917 at Fatima if it happened at all..Well today with cameras and other high technology it would be recorded and could be verified, approved or disproved.With high technology available no more appearances by anyone.hey have stopped.I find that people that need religion,need a crutch to lean on and need people to tell them how to live.And let's not forget the priests and ministers on TV. They make millions every week. They are all charlatans.

The problem is, "what god doesn't she believe in"? It would be far more proper to say she doesn't believe in gods, as there are so many different ones to choose from all thru history. Congratulations to Australia for allowing freedom of thought, expresson and deed. Maybe America will catch up some day.