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Whiskers said:
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Apparently the Celtic meaning of Arthur is: Strong as a bear!

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I was thinking the cleaning of the stone has resulted in loss of the patina.
Also the dust has ruined the appearance of the brick work!

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Off topic - I love Whoopi Goldberg, she would have to be up there with one of my favourite actresses -- Color Purple, Sister Act and Ghost.
 
About time someone called these idiots out!


French scientologists angered by fraud verdict

France's highest court on Wednesday upheld several convictions for "organized fraud" against the Church of Scientology. A representative from the Church told The Local the ruling was tantamount to "religious persecution" by France.

The Cour de Cassation in Paris, France's highest appeals court, on Wednesday rejected an appeal by the Church of Scientology against several convictions for "organized fraud".

The Church had argued in a September 4th hearing that the verdicts constituted a violation of their religious liberty, but the court on Wednesday rejected that claim.
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http://www.thelocal.fr/20131016/french-court-upholds-fraud-verdict-against-scientologists
 
Re: Religion gone crazy!

JellySausage said:
I like this quote:

Good men will do good, bad men will do bad... but for a good man to do bad things; that takes religion.
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Your all talking about two different things! Religion and Christianity are miles apart. I'm a Christian but I'm NOT religious. Most of you won't understand that! By the way, another quote to think about. Evil prevails when good men do nothing!
 
Re: Religion gone crazy!

derty said:
Here is a site that always amuses me - the Bible illustrated using lego figures. It is quite comprehensive.
http://www.thebricktestament.com/

For some explanations of some of the really CRAZY things in the bible have a look at the Law section. It makes it clear when it is acceptable to stone the whole family, or just your children, how to deal with menstrual cycle, male genital injuries and what it means for you, campsite defecation, how long to hang someone and much much more. Its all there, take your time.
http://www.thebricktestament.com/the_law/index.html
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That's why there's the New Testament or New Promise if you like. Boy some people are ignorant! The old law was abolished and Jesus bought in the new one. Love God, love your neighbour. Two simple things. If you don't know who your neighbour is it's everyone! Not just your next door neighbour. Leviticus is misunderstood by many. You included.
 
Re: Religion gone crazy!

burglar said:
Yes, you are correct. Most of me doesn't understand that!!
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Then you need an education! You are the one I was talking to. So glad you were logged on! I can explain my comments if you like however, I've just seen some of your sarcasm so on second thought I have better things to do with my time.
 
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Ceebee77 said:
Your all talking about two different things! Religion and Christianity are miles apart. I'm a Christian but I'm NOT religious. Most of you won't understand that! By the way, another quote to think about. Evil prevails when good men do nothing!
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That's great. The problem is not the majority of NOT religious Crhistians or muslims or...

The problem is the relatively small minority that feel the need to enforce their beliefs on others. The one's who want to dictate if you can learn about evolution at school, or whether girls can attend school or drive a car, or attend a sexual health clinic without being victimised.

You can be from atheist to ultra conservatively religious and I have no problem with it, but unfortunately as you move towards the extremes of the spectrum there seems to be this need and desire to at least share their views, and at worst enforce them. Look at what the Christian churches have done in the past, look to what the Muslim religious groups do today to see what i mean.

Sometimes I think it's best to hide one's light under the bushel.

As for you evil prevails, I think think religious groups have shown how true that is!
 
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Ceebee77 said:
Then you need an education! You are the one I was talking to. So glad you were logged on! I can explain my comments if you like however, I've just seen some of your sarcasm so on second thought I have better things to do with my time.
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You have met the light entertainment of the forum!!! :p:
 
Re: Religion gone crazy!

Ceebee77 said:
Then you need an education! ...
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I have had the finest education on offer in Christendom!

I studied Catholicism under the Lasallians
St Michael’s College

I studied Catholicism until I no longer wanted to be the Pope.

I studied Catholicism while I watched atrocities of the Vietnam War.

And then I wanted to put my children off religion.
I sent them to Catholic Schools.

Now they have had the finest education on offer in Christendom!
 
Ceebee77 said:
Now there's a contradiction of terms, Scientologist Church??? Do they really think that we think they are Christians!? What a tax rort! Church indeed! Have you heard of some of the stories of the folks that have left that Cult! Wow!
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And how much tax would your local church pay?
 
The idea of Christianity is to live a simple, humble life and devote one's energies to serving others in God's name. I'm not a Christian and have no interest in becoming one. I just think if someone is to parade their Christianity, they should "walk the walk". In terms of the Christian lifestyle, one would take care of one's own basic needs, but devote the majority of one's time and energies to God's work (ie. service).

Trading is very self focused and insular. The Christian life is community oriented.
Trading is about competing with others for money. The Christian life is about service.
Trading is about becoming wealthy. The Christian life is about pursuing God, and abandoning personal gratifications.
Trading contributes absolutely nothing to society (one of the few jobs you can say this about).

It's most interesting that no one has commented the following, which is a very central theme of Christianity:

Luke 16:13 (NIV) "No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Mammon."

"Lite" Christianity. It's the hypocrisy that is glaring. No one has commented on that. And just to repeat, I'm not a Christian, nor am I devoted to any other religion. I do find them fascinating however. People seem to want to make up their own versions which are diametrically opposed to the originator's teachings.

Country and sails, are you guys Christians? "Lite" Christians? Or none of the above? I sense there are a few money changers in the temple. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleansing_of_the_Temple
 
So many inaccuracies in GB's post.

Won't waste my time other than to post:

Proverbs 26:4 - when arguing with a fool, don't answer their foolish arguments, or you will become as foolish as they are.
 
burglar said:
Would you have traders give up religion? Or what? :rolleyes:
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I wouldn't have them do anything. They can do as they please, but I can point out hipocrisy if it's glaring. If I decided to devote my life to religion, I would do it properly. Trading would be the first thing to go. I would live a life of service, devotion and prayer. I would not be paying 'lip service' to it.

In particular I would be heeding the Luke 16:13 quote about the impossibility of serving two masters.
 
I saw a priest on the news praying in church for the fire victims, praying for rain, it seemed so primitive/out-dated somehow.
 
Gringotts Bank said:
The idea of Christianity is to live a simple, humble life and devote one's energies to serving others in God's name. I'm not a Christian and have no interest in becoming one. I just think if someone is to parade their Christianity, they should "walk the walk". In terms of the Christian lifestyle, one would take care of one's own basic needs, but devote the majority of one's time and energies to God's work (ie. service).

Trading is very self focused and insular. The Christian life is community oriented.
Trading is about competing with others for money. The Christian life is about service.
Trading is about becoming wealthy. The Christian life is about pursuing God, and abandoning personal gratifications.
Trading contributes absolutely nothing to society (one of the few jobs you can say this about).

It's most interesting that no one has commented the following, which is a very central theme of Christianity:

Luke 16:13 (NIV) "No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Mammon."

"Lite" Christianity. It's the hypocrisy that is glaring. No one has commented on that. And just to repeat, I'm not a Christian, nor am I devoted to any other religion. I do find them fascinating however. People seem to want to make up their own versions which are diametrically opposed to the originator's teachings.

Country and sails, are you guys Christians? "Lite" Christians? Or none of the above? I sense there are a few money changers in the temple. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleansing_of_the_Temple
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Obviously I have different Christian beliefs to yourself which doesn't mean they are wrong. Accept that people are different.

In my early years I grew up under draconian Christian law and what I see in your posts remind me of that cult. My parents saw the light and thankfully got out.

BTW - if you believe what you are saying then why are you trading?

But don't ram your personal beliefs in to other people. Live by them by all means but don't judge others who may have differing beliefs. Judge not lest ye be judged.
 
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