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  1. Confessional Lutheran

    Should Australia become a Republic?

    So, what responsibilities would Australia's chief executive theoretically have, once the monarchy's been erased from your Constitution, MoreCoffee?
  2. Confessional Lutheran

    So... What are YOU doing? - Part 4

    Now I'm going to drag that Republic of Australia thread back in to the light. :P
  3. Confessional Lutheran

    So... What are YOU doing? - Part 4

    I just got home from work, trying to catch up with the interwebz.
  4. Confessional Lutheran

    Message of the Reformation Still Needed Today!

    Of course He would. The problem with language is finding the exact words to convey meaning while being brief. What I was thinking was in regard to the Holy Spirit sanctifying our lives through His grace and our passive obedience to Him. English doesn't have the word for it, I don't think.
  5. Confessional Lutheran

    Should Australia become a Republic?

    Back then, the King of Great Britain wielded considerably more power than most heads of state do today, as you already know. The " being governed by common consent" idea is a rather new one in world politics. That idea is here to stay, though. I'd say good on you if Australia, Canada, Jamaica or...
  6. Confessional Lutheran

    So... What are YOU doing? - Part 4

    I'm finishing up my laundry, getting ready to walk the beagle.
  7. Confessional Lutheran

    Should Australia become a Republic?

    Times have certainly changed since the days of His Mad Majesty King George III and his army of redcoats. :smirk:
  8. Confessional Lutheran

    Message of the Reformation Still Needed Today!

    Excellent post. The Reformation isn't only a matter of clearing up outward corruptions in the institutional Church ( although that does need to happen from time to time), but also a matter of us dying to Self, drowning our old Adam in the waters of baptism and returning in prayer to those waters...
  9. Confessional Lutheran

    Should Australia become a Republic?

    Oh, wow. So he would be performing the functions that royalty in Great Britain perform, no? :P
  10. Confessional Lutheran

    What are you eating? - Part 2

    I went to eat breakfast with the Men's group of Hope Lutheran Church at Bob Evans, a nice local restaurant. I had four cups of coffee, Brioche French Toast and a couple of slices of bacon.
  11. Confessional Lutheran

    Should Australia become a Republic?

    Why does your Prime Minister get more airtime than your Governor- General? Isn't your GG actually the Head of State who answers directly to the Crown?
  12. Confessional Lutheran

    My Thankful Thread

    I am thankful for the educative discussions I've been privileged to enjoy with MoreCoffee. His insights and posts are truly a pleasure to read. Nice guy.
  13. Confessional Lutheran

    So... What are YOU doing? - Part 4

    That's awesome. :)
  14. Confessional Lutheran

    So... What are YOU doing? - Part 4

    I'm just thinking about Christmas being in the dead middle of summer, as it apparently is in the Southern Hemisphere.
  15. Confessional Lutheran

    Should Australia become a Republic?

    It looks like Mr. Turnbull waffles a lot on this issue ( and possibly others, as well). http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/malcolm-turnbull-reaffirms-support-for-republic-in-passionate-speech-20161217-gtddoy.html...
  16. Confessional Lutheran

    Your Heritage

    Nothing beats good Mexican food. I don't think Trump would be able to withstand the backlash if he tried to meddle with that. Same with good Chinese, Japanese and Thai food ( which I happen to like).
  17. Confessional Lutheran

    the meaning of Baptism

    ^^ This. The Sacrament of Holy Baptism regenerates the soul and brings one into the life of faith.
  18. Confessional Lutheran

    Should Australia become a Republic?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jaz17in5KSI Here's something a little more to date.
  19. Confessional Lutheran

    Should Australia become a Republic?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaJTGRu4nsc Something from Australian News.
  20. Confessional Lutheran

    Should Australia become a Republic?

    So, why not just make the transformation for everybody? Even the UK has its republicans, I understand. Is the monarchy really so outmoded?
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