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Post by ootlg on Mar 29, 2021 6:25:00 GMT
Fortunately, Christianity has never had any prohibitions on graven images. I think the satire went unnoticed FA.. |
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Post by wetkingcanute on Mar 29, 2021 7:47:02 GMT
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oh don't you worry your pretty little head - we all noticed it.
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Post by ootlg on Mar 29, 2021 8:35:17 GMT
Hoo yoo callin' pretty?
You saw it, sure. But looking at the following posts reassuring us that Christianity's against idolatry, I thought a few whooshes were in order.
Anyway, what's with the 'we', Mr Troublemonger?
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Post by wetkingcanute on Mar 29, 2021 9:03:52 GMT
During Lockdown I have become One With The Internet.
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Post by ootlg on Mar 29, 2021 9:19:16 GMT
Funny old world, the internet. It's a bit "Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch'intrate"..
There. Boris rubbing off on me.
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Post by ootlg on Mar 29, 2021 9:19:37 GMT
Oo. What have I just said?
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Post by perrykneeham on Mar 29, 2021 14:41:32 GMT
Funny old world, the internet. It's a bit "Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch'intrate".. There. Boris rubbing off on me. You wish. Divine Comedy indeed. |
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Post by unclejunior on Mar 29, 2021 15:00:58 GMT
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Post by unclejunior on Mar 29, 2021 17:14:21 GMT
Obviously it is in everyone’s interest to get a ‘guilty ‘ verdict– apart from the accused of course – the American criminal justice system will have done its ‘ bit .... plod can use the ‘bad apple ‘ line and politicians make out of it whatever gives them personal advantage .
The BBC will treat it as though it happened in the UK – and there are plenty thick enough here – to think it did happen here…
And the violence might be reduced nationwide Stateside .
Unfortunately the accused will get hammered to achieve this...
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Post by mids on Mar 29, 2021 17:18:01 GMT
The BBC will treat it as though it happened in the UK – and there are plenty thick enough here – to think it did happen here… I believe we have one of those very people right here... |
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Post by flatandy on Mar 29, 2021 17:45:35 GMT
Obviously it is in everyone’s interest to get a ‘guilty ‘ verdict– apart from the accused of course – the American criminal justice system will have done its ‘ bit .... plod can use the ‘bad apple ‘ line and politicians make out of it whatever gives them personal advantage . The BBC will treat it as though it happened in the UK – and there are plenty thick enough here – to think it did happen here… And the violence might be reduced nationwide Stateside . Unfortunately the accused will get hammered to achieve this... All true. But that doesn’t mean the accused doesn’t deserve a guilty verdict. |
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Post by Marshall on Mar 29, 2021 18:44:24 GMT
I don't get it. Why would you want to live in a secular country if you still feel the need to subscribe to such religious freakery?
This isn't like not eating pork or no alcohol on Sundays. Those are private affairs that only affect yourself; this type of nuttery is costing people their jobs.
Can't stand that kind of sh*t.
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Post by unclejunior on Mar 29, 2021 19:47:58 GMT
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Post by Repat Van on Mar 29, 2021 21:50:05 GMT
Obviously it is in everyone’s interest to get a ‘guilty ‘ verdict– apart from the accused of course – the American criminal justice system will have done its ‘ bit .... plod can use the ‘bad apple ‘ line and politicians make out of it whatever gives them personal advantage . The BBC will treat it as though it happened in the UK – and there are plenty thick enough here – to think it did happen here… And the violence might be reduced nationwide Stateside . Unfortunately the accused will get hammered to achieve this... The police will love it if Chauvin is found guilty. They can then use the “one bad apple” argument and sweep it under the carpet without questioning how somebody with that number of complaints against him was still an active officer. They also won’t have to investigate why the incident report submitted by the officers was so wildly different to what was captured on video (thank goodness for smart phones and social media.) |
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Post by Repat Van on Mar 29, 2021 21:52:13 GMT
I don't get it. Why would you want to live in a secular country if you still feel the need to subscribe to such religious freakery? This isn't like not eating pork or no alcohol on Sundays. Those are private affairs that only affect yourself; this type of nuttery is costing people their jobs. Can't stand that kind of sh*t. Religious people typically think the rules of their faith should be applied to others, despite living in secular countries. Look at all the opposition from religious groups to things such as contraception or gay marriage. |
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Post by perrykneeham on Mar 29, 2021 21:59:53 GMT
It's an awful lot of fuss over some criminal turd that got what was coming to him, isn't it?
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Post by flatandy on Mar 29, 2021 22:16:38 GMT
It's an awful lot of fuss over some criminal turd that got what was coming to him, isn't it? He hasn’t been found guilty yet. But, yes, he does appear to be a criminal turd and hopefully he’ll get what’s coming to him. Like three decades in prison. |
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Post by Marshall on Mar 29, 2021 22:36:13 GMT
I don't get it. Why would you want to live in a secular country if you still feel the need to subscribe to such religious freakery? This isn't like not eating pork or no alcohol on Sundays. Those are private affairs that only affect yourself; this type of nuttery is costing people their jobs. Can't stand that kind of sh*t. Religious people typically think the rules of their faith should be applied to others, despite living in secular countries. Look at all the opposition from religious groups to things such as contraception or gay marriage. Fair point, but at least those are people trying to change their own society (for better or worse). Why move to a different country and try to make it conform to to the freakery of the place you left? Pretentious, arrogant, and hypocritical are words that come to mind. |
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Post by Repat Van on Mar 29, 2021 23:19:35 GMT
Religious people typically think the rules of their faith should be applied to others, despite living in secular countries. Look at all the opposition from religious groups to things such as contraception or gay marriage. Fair point, but at least those are people trying to change their own society (for better or worse). Why move to a different country and try to make it conform to to the freakery of the place you left? Pretentious, arrogant, and hypocritical are words that come to mind. You have assumed those in this story have moved to the UK. |
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Post by Repat Van on Mar 29, 2021 23:28:10 GMT
Also - this is a side comment but I am not sure I agree with the rationale that moving to a country from elsewhere means you are exempt from speaking out in / campaigning against things in that country.
Reminds me of that Aussie comedian’s response to Americans who say he has not right to speak out against US gun policy - why not? He moved there legally, pays his taxes, contributes to society - so why would their place of birth determine whether or not they get to have a view?
Similarly all the anti-racism campaigns fought by migrants to the UK in the 50s/60s/70s. Applying that logic they should have just accepted the discrimination and if they don’t like it leave.
The reality is even when people do move to a different country then it’s unlikely they will love every aspect of it. (Also moving from a place doesn’t mean you hated every aspect of that place.) Obviously there are sensible ways in which to challenge parts of the new country culture. But I don’t think this would be object to if you are a British born Muslim but not if you moved to Britain from elsewhere.
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