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Post by naughtyfox on Dec 20, 2017 8:14:46 GMT
Well, talk about Resurrection!! From November 22nd!
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Post by Jim on Dec 20, 2017 9:38:31 GMT
Well, talk about Resurrection!! From November 22nd! Well it is an appropriate time to make a visit to things churchy! Don't normally bother.
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Post by patty on Dec 20, 2017 16:17:35 GMT
Well, talk about Resurrection!! From November 22nd! What for?... I'm kinda bit disillusioned with churchy people at this time of peace and goodwill to all .......... But its a long story so I'll keep the rant silent....
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Post by naughtyfox on Dec 20, 2017 17:30:50 GMT
It was Jim who resurrected this thread, Patty, point yer finger at him, not me!
Hmmm... I might be cycling to church on morning of 25th to ring the bells at Heptonstall (Hebden Bridge) as no trains running - will be interesting, as only boated (and driven car) from Sowerby Bridge to Hebden Bridge before. Partly along canal towpath!
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Post by patty on Dec 20, 2017 21:24:55 GMT
It was Jim who resurrected this thread, Patty, point yer finger at him, not me! I'm not really pointing fingers...it just triggered extension of thoughts about so called Christians .....they have this illusion that they are so much better than he rest of us yet certain folk I know are aware that I could be facing tough Christmas and have cut ties completely/blocked me out and efforts to re-engage..shunned...they have recently 'embraced' all things religion and are actively involved in church and fund raising and making sure everyone knows all they are doing.....sorry didn't intend a rant.
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Post by naughtyfox on Dec 21, 2017 5:19:17 GMT
Well, they're not 'Christians' then, but another species that begins with 'C'.
And I wasn't thinking of Canalworld Moderaters, haha!
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Post by lollygagger on Dec 21, 2017 9:30:35 GMT
Religion eh? Let's be honest, it's us (well, not me actually) that have made the presumption that it's purpose is to be a force for the good of all. The same mistake is made of democratic government, that it is there to serve the population in a beneficial way.
Obviously we thunderboaters see through both, but to the general population I would say wake up and smell the coffee. We are pawns, ants, work units and when the time demands, cannon fodder...
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Post by Andyberg on Dec 21, 2017 17:57:17 GMT
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Post by The Lockie on Dec 21, 2017 19:05:02 GMT
RELIGION IS FANTASTIC..... for those lacking a moral compass.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2017 19:10:03 GMT
Bloody hell is the pound really that volatile ? "Laurence Soper, 74, fled to Kosovo with £182,000 from the Vatican bank..."
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Post by Jim on Dec 21, 2017 20:58:11 GMT
It was Jim who resurrected this thread, Patty, point yer finger at him, not me! Hmmm... I might be cycling to church on morning of 25th to ring the bells at Heptonstall (Hebden Bridge) as no trains running - will be interesting, as only boated (and driven car) from Sowerby Bridge to Hebden Bridge before. Partly along canal towpath! Culminating in a steeeeep hill up to Heptonstall.
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Post by patty on Dec 22, 2017 7:04:10 GMT
Well, they're not 'Christians' then, but another species that begins with 'C'. And I wasn't thinking of Canalworld Moderaters, haha! I know but it kinda hurt..my eldest son tells me to 'Let it Go'......
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Post by naughtyfox on Dec 22, 2017 13:33:47 GMT
Religion eh? Let's be honest, it's us (well, not me actually) that have made the presumption that it's purpose is to be a force for the good of all. The same mistake is made of democratic government, that it is there to serve the population in a beneficial way. Obviously we thunderboaters see through both, but to the general population I would say wake up and smell the coffee. We are pawns, ants, work units and when the time demands, cannon fodder... "As Xmas is upon us again, I think it prudent to nominate organized religion for a biblical cunting. To the even slightly educated, say IQ of 12 and above, religion is a swollen bag of bollocks. Written by lunatics deranged by hunger or naturally occuring narcotics thousands of years ago, scripture is nothing more than the ramblings of an imbecile trying to make sense of the world around him whilst lacking any formulative or structured analysis. Quite how the imbecile has defied natural selection and made it to the present day with faith intact is indeed a puzzle, but one that has been nurtured by the Cheerleaders of God. Organized religion has carefully plundered all of humanity’s wealth and courage throughout the ages, nurturing the power they hold. Indeed, despite the best efforts of science and free thinking religion has prevailed. Prevailed in its systematic creation of war, torture, famine, pestilence, suffering, guilt, poverty, murder and peadophilia. Indeed, almost every war of all time has religion as both it’s underlying cause and continued catalyst. It is remarkable that anyone could take religion seriously, given the sheer number of times the christ figure has been replicated. And let’s not forget all that miracle shit. Thanks to the organized religion, we as a spacefaring species have to share the 21st century with old testamenters and creationists from the bible belt of Americunt; creationist preaching in our school assemblies, promoted and backed up by a support organisation all of its own; and a plethora of banal celebrations etched into our society, including but not limited to, resurrection promoted through chocolate eggs and rabbits and of course – the dreaded christmas. The life blood of mastercard. I would argue that having caused the manifestation of the kind of stupidity that acknowledges a virgin birth, organized religion is also responsible for the existence of all other forms of stupidity such as the flat earthers, peacefuls, americunts in general, the fat acceptance movement, popular music and politicians. Religion though is far from banal, it is actively encouraging evil. You need look no further than the pope himself inviting Robert Mugabe to the vatican (a destination unaffected by travel bans) or Mother Teresa writing to a judge pleading clemency and mercy for the accused conman who had stolen millions from poor people. Or even all of the peadophile priests still enjoying their freedom…. For creating all of the world’s problems, I encourage a vociferous cunting of organized religion in all its forms."
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Post by thebfg on Dec 22, 2017 15:33:27 GMT
Well, they're not 'Christians' then, but another species that begins with 'C'. And I wasn't thinking of Canalworld Moderaters, haha! I know but it kinda hurt..my eldest son tells me to 'Let it Go'...... Oh no.
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Post by Jim on Dec 23, 2017 7:35:58 GMT
Religion eh? Let's be honest, it's us (well, not me actually) that have made the presumption that it's purpose is to be a force for the good of all. The same mistake is made of democratic government, that it is there to serve the population in a beneficial way. Obviously we thunderboaters see through both, but to the general population I would say wake up and smell the coffee. We are pawns, ants, work units and when the time demands, cannon fodder... "As Xmas is upon us again, I think it prudent to nominate organized religion for a biblical cunting. To the even slightly educated, say IQ of 12 and above, religion is a swollen bag of bollocks. Written by lunatics deranged by hunger or naturally occuring narcotics thousands of years ago, scripture is nothing more than the ramblings of an imbecile trying to make sense of the world around him whilst lacking any formulative or structured analysis. Quite how the imbecile has defied natural selection and made it to the present day with faith intact is indeed a puzzle, but one that has been nurtured by the Cheerleaders of God. Organized religion has carefully plundered all of humanity’s wealth and courage throughout the ages, nurturing the power they hold. Indeed, despite the best efforts of science and free thinking religion has prevailed. Prevailed in its systematic creation of war, torture, famine, pestilence, suffering, guilt, poverty, murder and peadophilia. Indeed, almost every war of all time has religion as both it’s underlying cause and continued catalyst. It is remarkable that anyone could take religion seriously, given the sheer number of times the christ figure has been replicated. And let’s not forget all that miracle shit. Thanks to the organized religion, we as a spacefaring species have to share the 21st century with old testamenters and creationists from the bible belt of Americunt; creationist preaching in our school assemblies, promoted and backed up by a support organisation all of its own; and a plethora of banal celebrations etched into our society, including but not limited to, resurrection promoted through chocolate eggs and rabbits and of course – the dreaded christmas. The life blood of mastercard. I would argue that having caused the manifestation of the kind of stupidity that acknowledges a virgin birth, organized religion is also responsible for the existence of all other forms of stupidity such as the flat earthers, peacefuls, americunts in general, the fat acceptance movement, popular music and politicians. Religion though is far from banal, it is actively encouraging evil. You need look no further than the pope himself inviting Robert Mugabe to the vatican (a destination unaffected by travel bans) or Mother Teresa writing to a judge pleading clemency and mercy for the accused conman who had stolen millions from poor people. Or even all of the peadophile priests still enjoying their freedom…. For creating all of the world’s problems, I encourage a vociferous cunting of organized religion in all its forms." It's not like you to go on about summat, are you trying to say you are an atheist? That celebrates the birth of Baby Jesus?
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