Guest costessey Posted July 9, 2003 Share Posted July 9, 2003 i'll only debate when there is a point to be clarified, in this case ther isn't.....it's of no concern of mine what others think, as long as it doesn't affect me...however, the church has too much affect on day to day life...although, happily, its control will wane as people wake up to reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodge Posted July 9, 2003 Share Posted July 9, 2003 So what was the point of you posting then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Maiden Posted July 9, 2003 Share Posted July 9, 2003 I think Costessey is simply posting his opinion and doesn't give a rats ass what other people think on it and it is not open to debate either. ???? MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest costessey Posted July 9, 2003 Share Posted July 9, 2003 you got it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodge Posted July 9, 2003 Share Posted July 9, 2003 Fair enough, although as Phanerothyme says - it's a shame you're not willing to debate, and maybe learn something - or indeed, teach us something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikey Posted July 9, 2003 Share Posted July 9, 2003 Simplistic View BTW I voted No way thats a load of pants. Some people need someone to look up to = Gods whatever the religon People generally like to socialise and be with other people = Church and congregations whatever the religion People generally like to help others and contribute to society they live in = Local Church and its associated activity's whatever the religion I have no problem with what anyone believes in as long as they keep things under control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBouncer Posted July 9, 2003 Author Share Posted July 9, 2003 OK since people are divided on the subject how about this off-shoot of the debate. What do you people feel about members of religions 'forcing' (for want of a better word) their religions upon you? I am refering here to the way Jahovas Witnesses do when they come knocking on your door! I don't like to be inpolite but for 2 straight weeks I've sai I'm not interested, please don't call again... and they have called again! Does anyone else feel that this sort of spreading the word is too much and an invasion of privacy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Maiden Posted July 9, 2003 Share Posted July 9, 2003 I am currently doing a bible study with a Jehovah's Witness. She has known my husband for years and obvisouly when I married him I got to know her too. Other JH get very confused when visiting our house as I will stand there and tell them that I already read WatchTower (which we do) and I have my pentagram necklace on. They even came into the shop once. Generally I don't have much problem with people. I was subjected to Croydon's Christian finest last Novemeber when they attempted to boycott the Pagan Federation conference by handing out bible tracts. People don't bug me much - I wonder if they are scared? I don't think I am a scary person - but that I guess depends on how annoyed with the kids I am Moon Maiden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phanerothyme Posted July 9, 2003 Share Posted July 9, 2003 jehova's witnesses are a cult, not a religion. I occasionally invite them in and try and force my 'god as epiphenomenon' doctrine on them, at which point they make their excuses and go away. they are immune to humour, anger, criticism. The best answer is probably to stick a notice on your door saying something like: Notice: If you are calling in connection with any of the following groups, cults, organisations or institutions then please GO AWAY. Jehova's Witnesses Church of JC and the latter day saints (aka mormons) Scientologists Unification Church (moonies) etc. If you ring this bell you will be PUNISHED! At least then you have warned them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Maiden Posted July 9, 2003 Share Posted July 9, 2003 We Are The Other People An article written by a pagan but quite interesting. Moon Maiden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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