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Old 02-07-2007, 12:00   #85
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Re: Floods are a judgement on society, say bishops

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I'm not sure what you mean there.
By discussing something which you found unpleasant several years ago, you're bringing all the memories back yourself?

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Let's turn that around for a moment: why does the Bishop feel the need to comment on something that doesn't impact on his life?
I believe he does feel it impacts on his life. A bishop is in a position of 'guidance' and is in the business of 'saving souls'. If he perceives something is threatening those souls then of course he'll feel it's his business

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True, but that doesn't mean it wasn't a major event for them.
I'm not saying otherwise

But they could try to put it all behind them?

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Sorry, Russ, I don't understand - what peoples' positions (not being obtuse, I just don't understand if you mean the Bishop or other people)?
Sorry - trying to work and post at the same time

I mean is it more to do with the fact that someone with the social standing of a Bishop is making these comments.
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