The move in the Australian Senate by The Greens to have a wide-ranging inquiry into the activities of the Exclusive Brethren religious sect was blocked today (28/08/2008) by the combined vote of Government (Labor) and Opposition (Liberals and Nationals) senators.
The only senator to side with The Greens was the Independent Nick Xenophon.
How sad!
news.com.au reports
The Australian Greens, who proposed the inquiry, said the Brethren was preventing its young members from undertaking tertiary education courses and forcing young women into arranged marriages.
"The light of day needs to be shone onto the activities of the sect," Greens leader Senator Bob Brown said.
Those activities included making large political donations to the Coalition.
Thursday, 28 August 2008
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They are but puppets dancing to what ever tune suits the moment .
Very few amongst Religion will want any amount of inquirys to start happening .Any noble thoughts any of them might have had all fall by the wayside and soon return towards damage control of the overall religious scene .
After all if the Exclusive Brethren are to be subjected to an inquiry and have a need to provide proof .Then who will be next in line ?.
Its all part of the curse of the gods .Something that has been a blight on humanity for many many years gone and no doubt will continue for some years to come .
You can be sure that a number of prodominant religious folk have wispered a few words in the ears of the likes of Rudd and co .Voicing their self centred concerns and reminding them of the support they recieve .
Oh yes get any of these religious folk to make a personal remark on the likes of the eb , and many will make statements such as "they just are not christian " .
But when it comes to sorting these things out it quietly frightens them all .
Religion is all about faith , not being accountable .
It is like a boys club you scratch my back and i`ll scratch yours .
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