Society & Culture

Australian culture being lost

Society & Culture

Posted by: Ralphy

8th Dec 2010 12:39pm

Let me start by saying that I am in no way a bigot nor do I discriminate against any race or culture. So saying that, why is that we Australians are losing our culture and traditions? Why do we have to stop saying Merry Christmas because it offends the religion of immigrants who choose to move to our "lucky conutry"? why are we the ones who have to be careful not to offend immigrants and their religions? how is it that our traditions are being thrown out the window for fear that we are discriminating against others? Didn't these other's chose to come and live in our great conutry? doesn't that mean that what they saw here was inspiring enough that they wanted to move here? So why now that they are here do they wish to change it to what it is liek back in their own countries, those same countries they wanted to get out of? How can they expect us to have their religions and traditions forced down our throats whilst ignoring ours? why is it ok for us to go to their countries and we have to abide by their traditions and culture and god help you if you don't but we have to acede to their wants and needs here. Really, why change what Australia is all about ??? if it is that bad, why move here in the first place. Seriously, if you don't liek the way we celebrate Christmas, Easter and anything else here, then leave and go to a place where you will be happy. I guess once again it is the vocal minority that the government listen to.. I would say Merry Christmas but I may offend someone sorry... So happy holidays all - That's just wrong....


Ralphy
  • 8th Dec 2011 03:35pm

Well it has been some time since I have ventured onto this site and I see that my discussion has evolved into quite a few opinions.... with Christmas just around the corner, I thought that I would pop back in and throw in my 2 cents worth again...
I agree with respecting other cultures, religions etc but why is that we "have to be so tolerant" of everyone else's religions and beliefs but it is ok for them to spit on ours? When I started this discussion, I was not referring to the many thousands who have moved to Australia and now call this great place home, but I was referring to the vocal "minority" who seem to think it is ok to preach how bad and how wrong it is here in Australia.. how dare we say Merry Christmas and put up decorations and such.... how rude of us not to change a December Australian tradition thqt dates back for who knows how long.... these vocal "minority" are who I say this to. Don't love it? leave it. and Merry Christmas, dont let the door hit you on the backside on the way out.. to the rest who maintain their own cultures and beliefs whilst respecting everyone else's.. proud to call you mate and welcome to Oz....


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