Really, how fucking interesting.

Champas,

Putting chaplains into schools is only going to widen the divides between Christians and non-Christians. I can't believe the idea has actually gained support. This new conservatism in Australia is really starting to concern me.

right on maso. but then, at least my work day will be improved by the sights of little men in bowler hats sporting funny moustaches and wonky walks.

so why is the idea of having someone there with actual, defined, human values a bad thing?

i've met many chaplains before, not one of them has seen it as their duty to convert all the students at the school. rather, their job has been to provide support when needed, in times that vary between the seemingly banal (oh my gosh i have a crush on Timmy), to the heartbreaking (oh my gosh, timmy is dead).

this "conservatism" is about helping kids through life, and getting them to think about more then just themselves.