I don't reckon there's too much bible bashing going on here, ignorance (or feigning it) is no defence if you find yourself in court!
Personally don't have a problem with a fella grabbing a Cheiftain and taking 9 mates out to Birdsville. Went through a lot of organisation to do it myself, even had the use of an AOC but got let down at the last minute by a couple of tight arsed wankas that spoilt it for the serious 4 blokes who'd committed.
There are some mind numbingly stupid rules in this industry, who is going to change them and how? Stuffed if I know, better men than I have banged their heads against a brick wall for years
Stuffed if I'd be breaking stupid rules to make a point with an authority that you
WILL NOT win against though.