Mark Connolly Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 33 minutes ago, topcat(The most tip top) said: When I was 8 I got into a playground fight with my mate Sayeed about who was better Mohammed or Jesus We got hauled in front of the headmistress for fighting and when we had to explain what the fight was about I felt really stupid. Which is basically when religion and I parted company For the record I was clearly winning when the fight was stopped so Jesus is better And they say sectarianism is only an issue in the west of Scotland. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 2 hours ago, topcat(The most tip top) said: When I was 8 I got into a playground fight with my mate Sayeed about who was better Mohammed or Jesus We got hauled in front of the headmistress for fighting and when we had to explain what the fight was about I felt really stupid. Which is basically when religion and I parted company For the record I was clearly winning when the fight was stopped so Jesus is better Sums religion up pretty well imo. Walked by a local church on Sunday. It's a RC one and folk were on the pavement and road, kneeling down close to each other. I just couldn't stop thinking that the dog regularly takes a dump* or a piss there. In fact next time I walked by there was a massive dog turd in the loading bay where some folk had been praying the day before. *I bag and bin his shite by the way... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwork Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 Think the basic premise of most religions; be true to yourself and be a good neighbour, makes sense for most people, whether they believe in a God or not. Our world would certainly be a much better place if we could just manage that simple principle most of the time. The rest is just a load of man-made up nonsense. Have always been suspicious of those who are overly pious. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 18 minutes ago, Clockwork said: Think the basic premise of most religions; be true to yourself and be a good neighbour, makes sense for most people, whether they believe in a God or not. Our world would certainly be a much better place if we could just manage that simple principle most of the time. The rest is just a load of man-made up nonsense. Have always been suspicious of those who are overly pious. There’s a lot of biblical ‘teachings’ that I wholeheartedly endorse. ”Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” being one. It’s a pity that many/most who call themselves Christians do not follow this philosophy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee_62 Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Mark Connolly said: And they say sectarianism is only an issue in the west of Scotland. there's obviously good sectarianism and bad sectarianism. ETA - on reflection, is hatred/fighting between supporters of Jesus and supporters of Mohammed even classed as sectarianism? Edited April 22, 2020 by dee_62 clarity 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 15 minutes ago, dee_62 said: there's obviously good sectarianism and bad sectarianism. ETA - on reflection, is hatred/fighting between supporters of Jesus and supporters of Mohammed even classed as sectarianism? No it’s classed as stupidity. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 19 minutes ago, dee_62 said: there's obviously good sectarianism and bad sectarianism. ETA - on reflection, is hatred/fighting between supporters of Jesus and supporters of Mohammed even classed as sectarianism? Well it was in Yugoslavia, but I'm not sure if it is in Gorgie. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_K_97 Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 22 hours ago, Funky Nosejob said: US Evangelist Kenneth Copeland destroys Covid-19 in the name of God. Hide contents It didn’t work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee_62 Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 10 minutes ago, Granny Danger said: No it’s classed as stupidity. Well that's a given. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 5 minutes ago, dee_62 said: Well that's a given. Stating the obvious is not always a bad thing. Particularly when discussing sky fairy worshipers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTG_03 Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Most religious folk in the north east are Tories. Wealthy fishing/farming types who in my experience have been despicably selfish. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19QOS19 Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 15 minutes ago, abievoller7 said: Mention I was an atheist my entire life, but during the lockdown, I prayed for the first time. I was in NYC, and I was witnessing all this madness with ambulances taking people to hospitals or, even worse, some dead bodies. It was really scary. What was the outcome? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 8 minutes ago, 19QOS19 said: What was the outcome? I guess it worked as he obviously survived. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucyintheskywithdiamonds Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 During lockdown my grandparents like a lot of people watched mass online whether that be via Facebook or YouTube.Even now my gran still chooses to join online mass on a Sunday if she doesn’t feel like it. I think it’s modernising religion but in a good way because having mass Available electronically allows herself and many others to tune in from the comfort of their own home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbaxters Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 12 minutes ago, Lucyintheskywithdiamonds said: During lockdown my grandparents like a lot of people watched mass online whether that be via Facebook or YouTube.Even now my gran still chooses to join online mass on a Sunday if she doesn’t feel like it. I think it’s modernising religion but in a good way because having mass Available electronically allows herself and many others to tune in from the comfort of their own home. That's a good point. Think most churches who began this facility in COVID times have continued with it. Makes sense for older members, people who may have moved away or just anyone who wants to see what it's all about. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19QOS19 Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Far easier to sleep on the couch than those uncomfortable pews as well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottsdad Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 I remember when churches were open for mass singing whilst schools and pubs were shut. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Joe Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 4 minutes ago, scottsdad said: I remember when churches were open for mass singing whilst schools and pubs were shut. There was no singing during that period. The Mass was spoken and no hymns. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Jeremy Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 I often join football forums to discuss my religion with complete strangers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbaxters Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 3 minutes ago, Ronaldo Jeremy said: I often join football forums to discuss my religion with complete strangers. Except no-one is doing that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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