13-01-2005, 17:03
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Re: Now the shoe is on the other foot....
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Originally Posted by Chris T
There is no 'us' in the Christian religious sense either, as ably demonstrated by nffc espousing his ideal Christmas as waving a St George's flag and 'getting lashed'. No real Christian, who is serious about following Jesus, would deliberately set out to get plastered, least of all in celebration of the Lord's birthday.
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Actually I agree with you- although that is how most people celebrate Christmas here. IMO it's lost its true meaning, doesn't mean people don't use it as an excuse for overextravagance, excessive alcohol consumption and overindulgence.
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Originally Posted by kronas
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Originally Posted by nffc
So do you agree that in Iraq, Saudi Arabia a Christian minority should be able to wave the England flag, get lashed and celebrate Christmas?
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no, i believe that a person in any country shouyld be allowed to celebrate their religions customs in the manner they choose. |
Fair point. I agree BTW.
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