atw: Re: Here it is: The Queen's English? and politically correct calendars

At the (very high) risk of prolonging this discussion, I just wanted to explain 
that 'of our Lord' was taken out because there was no need to introduce the 
concept of religion into the polo match invite.  Religion is (for many) a 
matter of personal choice.  The Queen being head of state is not (yet).  I 
believe we celebrate the Queen's birthday because of her position as head of 
state, not of a church.
 
We have many staff from non Western backgrounds.  I too doubt that they would 
be offended (a few said they wouldn't be), but I figure removing 'of our Lord' 
doesn't harm the feel of the invitation too much and avoids the issue 
altogether!  I'm pretty sure most of our staff aren't going to pick that 'of 
our Lord' is missing.

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Subject: atw: Re: Here it is: The Queen's English? and politically correct 
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Deborah, I agree with Christine. I actually discarded my first response, 
because I thought I would be singled out as being a bit of a crackpot, and/or I 
might be considered as being a bit precious... Besides, the pointed vitriol I 
could write on this list over the issue brought up would be neither 
appropriate, fair or edifying. Not only that, but the whole thread started as a 
bit of fun.! ;-) 

I AM A CHRISTIAN. And a Presbyterian, which means I know what faith and belief 
truly mean in context of testable, justified doctrine and dogma about living as 
Christ would have us, leaving signposts in your life that point to Christ, not 
for once but for generations... I avoid forcing my opinions on others, or 
afflict people with my beliefs, but there is a point where I will say "get off 
my back". 

So why discriminate against my beliefs, that this year, 2007, is the year of 
"our Lord?" Remove it and offend me. Don't and who exactly will you offend? 
Atheists? Agnostics? Satan? (Actually he is the one laughing at us). 

As a part time scholar of religion and theology, by leaving it in there, I 
strongly doubt you'll offend mainstream, conservative and reasonable: Muslims, 
Christians, Jews, Hindus, Buddhists, Mormons, JWs, Sikhs and I could name a few 
more. 

Anyway, I really enjoyed the thread yesterday, it was great fun, and feel quite 
invigorated by this vent. I might go find a heretic for a lunch-time bbq over 
at Darling Harbour! Steve H, feel like a roasting? Where is he when you need 
him... 

Warren Lewington
Technical Writer
Phone: 02 8572 3195
warren.lewington@xxxxxxxxxx
John Holland Water Projects 



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Oh my goodness - Political correctness gone mad!   
  
Our calendar is based on "the year of our Lord" (albeit incorrectly) so I guess 
we have to change our calendar now too - fancy that - another cause for the 
politically correct to fight!  Which calendar shall we take?  Ah I know, one 
that has already gone past 2012 - that would be a good idea.  Any candidates? 
  
And all the Queens were practicing Christians of one flavour or another!  Guess 
we have to rewrite history to pretend they were .........what?  But then, if 
Queens are not allowed to be Christian any more, should we be celebrating the 
birthday of someone who is - oh horror of horrors - not only a fully fledged 
church-going Christian but the titular head of the Church of England!  Argggh - 
take her to court and charge her with offences against political correctness!  
What a tangled web...   
  
Does anyone believe this stuff any more?  Everyone I have ever talked to 
believes political correctness is a sad and meaningless joke, so who is 
perpetrating it and enforcing it?  Does anyone know?  Come on Granat - give us 
the Jewish perspective, please, and make it ra(b)bi-d-d.  Is the queen allowed 
to be Christian, and are we allowed to keep counting years from the supposed 
birth of Christ?  Can we please get back to "the pursuit of frivolity and 
licentiousness". 
  
Amen, 
  
Yours in Christ, Christine 


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From: austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
[mailto:austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Deborah Cross
Sent: Tuesday, 22 May 2007 8:34 AM
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Subject: atw: Re: Here it is: The Queen's English?

Thanx for pointing it out Bob.  I was asked to remove the 'of our Lord' in case 
it offended anyone not Christian, so it's not there anymore. 


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[mailto:austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Bob Trussler
Sent: Monday, 21 May 2007 4:29 PM
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Subject: atw: Re: Here it is: The Queen's English?

shouldn't this have a capital? 
  
     seventh year of our Lord. 
  
Just being picky. 
Bob T 
  



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I love it - WELL done to all!!!!

:-)
Debbie

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I meant I'm seeking approval of those who helped provide the wording :0) But 
yes, my workplace is a little government-like!

OK, here's the wording I'm proposing with thanx to Susy North and Peter G 
Martin for much of it:

Here ye, hear ye!

Her Majesty the Queen hereby commands the presence of her loyal subjects for an 
equestrian contention between certain of her Colonial servants domiciled in 
portions of her kingdoms now known as Australia and certain other outlanders 
not so fortunate as to be so permanently settled therein, the game to be known 
by this her decree, as the Royal Polo ~ Australian vs. Expats. 

Subjects should gather in the grounds of the South Oval as the clock strikes 
midday on the eighth day of June in the two thousand and seventh year of our 
lord. Subjects not attired with a hat and sunscreen shall be beheaded. 

Faithful subjects will be rewarded with canapés and mocktails at conclusion of 
the Royal Polo.

The Royal Polo is held in honour of the celebration of the anniversary of her 
majesty's illustrious ancestors' birth, which has been an occasion, in times 
past, to assemble for the purposes of gambolling and sundry other nefarious 
endeavours, and for the pursuit of frivolity and licentiousness. 

XXX commands acknowledgement of your attendance by the first day of June in the 
two thousand and seventh year of our lord.
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