End of an era

[OwlHoot]

To reply to both Chico and John. yes Christianity was the first "organised" religion in this country (although to my thinking, "organised religion" is an oxymoron)

Hmm, I'm not so sure. At the time of Christ, Britain was the European centre of Druidism, and although there were tribal chiefs the whole country was practically run by the druids (in the same way the church practically ran the country in the middle ages, even with the king and the barons).

That's one reason Julius Caesar invaded in 55BC - After his conquest of Gaul, druids were constantly coming over from England and stirring up trouble in Gaul.

[mcquiggd]

Bit like modern day France then. Tribal warfare on the streets....

[OwlHoot]

In a way Chico , wouldnt you say that in terms of the crucifixation, Jesus was a bit of tree hugger ?

Er, not really...

And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry.

And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet.

And Jesus answered and said unto it, No man eat fruit of thee hereafter for ever. And his disciples heard it.

..

And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots.

And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away.

[Churchill]

In a way Chico , wouldnt you say that in terms of the crucifixation, Jesus was a bit of tree hugger ?

Yeah, but come on, it's only 'coz he was nailed to the bastard!

[threaded]

And OwlHoot shows why a literal reading of the bible is so dangerous. The passage is not about cursing fig trees, but is rather a lesson using symbolism common to both the Jews and the Romans. Essentially it is a prophecy that Jerusalem will be destroyed by the Romans, and further that any one who fails to accept Jesus will face complete destruction.

HTH

[Churchill]

And OwlHoot shows why a literal reading of the bible is so dangerous. The passage is not about cursing fig trees, but is rather a lesson using symbolism common to both the Jews and the Romans. Essentially it is a prophecy that Jerusalem will be destroyed by the Romans, and further that any one who fails to accept Jesus will face complete destruction.

HTH

Threaded, don't you ever get sick of spouting tulipe...?

Doh, sorry, obviously not...

[WageSlave]

PC brigade at it again!! The Black & White Minstrals are now to be know as the Minstrals and are not allowed to wear black and white makeup

Bugger...now what am I supposed to do for a living???

[Chico]

Council bans Christmas

From The Sun

Council's outlawed Xmas

By JAMIE PYATT

A TOWN was in uproar yesterday after the word Christmas was outlawed — and Santa’s grotto banned from its shopping centre.
Council officials in Havant, Hants, claim people of other faiths could be offended.

The annual £5,000 display of Christmas lights partly funded by local businesses, is being renamed the “Festival of Lights”.

Meanwhile Santa’s grotto got the boot from the Meridian shopping centre after being branded a “fire risk”.

Locals were outraged. Greengrocer John Willis said: “Banning Santa’s grotto and dropping the word Christmas is ludicrous.

“It will make for a miserable Christmas in Havant.”

Pushpar Sanderscorr, 47 — a Hindu — said: “We should celebrate all cultures, including Christian.”

Even the LEADER of Havant Borough Council was furious. David Gillett said: “These are Christmas lights. I don’t see any sense in denying that is what they are.

“It’s political correctness gone barmy.”

Town centre manager Gail Grant, who oversaw the change, was unavailable for comment.

[AlfredJPruffock]

Council bans Christmas

From The Sun

Council's outlawed Xmas

By JAMIE PYATT

A TOWN was in uproar yesterday after the word Christmas was outlawed — and Santa’s grotto banned from its shopping centre.
Council officials in Havant, Hants, claim people of other faiths could be offended.

The annual £5,000 display of Christmas lights partly funded by local businesses, is being renamed the “Festival of Lights”.

Meanwhile Santa’s grotto got the boot from the Meridian shopping centre after being branded a “fire risk”.

Locals were outraged. Greengrocer John Willis said: “Banning Santa’s grotto and dropping the word Christmas is ludicrous.

“It will make for a miserable Christmas in Havant.”

Pushpar Sanderscorr, 47 — a Hindu — said: “We should celebrate all cultures, including Christian.”

Even the LEADER of Havant Borough Council was furious. David Gillett said: “These are Christmas lights. I don’t see any sense in denying that is what they are.

“It’s political correctness gone barmy.”

Town centre manager Gail Grant, who oversaw the change, was unavailable for comment.

Chico, would Jesus have read the Sun ?

[sasguru]

Pushpar Sanderscorr, a Hindu .....


This is obviously made up, he he