Post by: kevvosa on April 02, 2005, 10:26:21 am
Post by: on April 02, 2005, 01:04:48 pm
Post by: loulou on April 02, 2005, 08:09:30 pm
Post by: oldspice on April 02, 2005, 08:43:47 pm
Yes, it is sad for many people. However, I wish the media would leave it alone. They keeping making ridiculous statements such as "he is in a pre death state" and "his condition is notably compromised"
Why don't they let the poor bugger get on with it?
I thought he was a big right-wing for my taste but he was obviously loved world-wide.
Post by: on April 02, 2005, 09:32:33 pm
I thought he was a big right-wing for my taste but he was obviously loved world-wide.
Yes, but don't you think Castro is a bit of a capitalist?
The Pope is 84, time to rest.
Post by: goldencup on April 02, 2005, 10:04:44 pm
Post by: loulou on April 02, 2005, 10:33:24 pm
Post by: oldspice on April 02, 2005, 11:41:58 pm
May he rest in peace. Bless him.
Yes Paulham, i do think Castro is a bit of a facist!!!!
Post by: roxy on April 04, 2005, 12:04:19 am
Post by: smurfboy on April 04, 2005, 10:09:56 am
Post by: oldspice on April 04, 2005, 04:39:47 pm
That is a brave statement Smurfboy and I agree with every word of it. It is sad for the people who loved and respected him but I will mourn the death of James Callaghan more.
By the way, if anyone needs a pope mobile with only one previous careful owner I know where there's one going cheap.
Post by: goldencup on April 04, 2005, 07:16:32 pm
By the way, if anyone needs a pope mobile with only one previous careful owner I know where there's one going cheap.
It always reminded me of that old Dave Allen sketch. According to the programme about DA recently it actually inspired the pope to get one!
Post by: on April 04, 2005, 08:32:51 pm
I hate to say it but I can't feel any sorrow over this. He was a bigoted old man who was happy to see women and homosexuals held back or punished because of who they were. Maybe it's part and parcel of the Catholic church, but I shan't be shedding any tears for him.
How true. If you live by your religion, you must accept it, warts and all. It is the the way most religions are. You cannot believe parts of it whilst ignoring that which you don't like or disbelieve.
Some say it is about interpretation. I say it is about a group of people trying to control the masses to their own ends.
I believe in a higher presence(?), but religions for me are corrupt-morally and spiritually, probably by people who later tailor them to their own ends.
Post by: on April 04, 2005, 10:05:42 pm
I hate to say it but I can't feel any sorrow over this. He was a bigoted old man who was happy to see women and homosexuals held back or punished because of who they were. Maybe it's part and parcel of the Catholic church, but I shan't be shedding any tears for him.
I think as a spiritual leader and one who truly believed in rightousness he was a great man. He also tried to bring many other people from different religions together. However his teachings on non-contracepton has cost the lives of many thousands, if not millions of Africans. For this history will not treat him kindly.
May his soul rest in peace.
Post by: on April 04, 2005, 10:22:25 pm
For this history will not treat him kindly.
May his soul rest in peace.
To you and I not, perhaps. However you forget the power of the Catholic church. As I write I believe there is talk of beatifying him.
To talk against any formalised religion is to literally fart against thunder. I apologise if my flippancy causes offence, but I think the analogy suits perfectly.
I concur with your last statement.
Post by: loulou on April 04, 2005, 11:13:09 pm
I hate to say it but I can't feel any sorrow over this. He was a bigoted old man who was happy to see women and homosexuals held back or punished because of who they were. Maybe it's part and parcel of the Catholic church, but I shan't be shedding any tears for him.
I agree with you smurfboy.
Post by: loulou on April 04, 2005, 11:16:09 pm
I see Charles and the ugly one have postponed their wedding until Saturday 9th so that Charlie can go with his mum to Rome on Friday.
What will happen to all the commemorative tripe that has been made with Fridays date on. Poor shopkeepers are going to be stuck with a lot of cups and plates.
Post by: oldspice on April 05, 2005, 09:15:56 am
I can't stand it! The pope dies, a Royal Wedding and now a general election - ALL IN ONE WEEK!!! There is about ten years worth of news there.
Post by: smurfboy on April 05, 2005, 10:16:26 am
Post by: on April 05, 2005, 12:23:03 pm
I see Charles and the ugly one have postponed their wedding until Saturday 9th so that Charlie can go with his mum to Rome on Friday.
What will happen to all the commemorative tripe that has been made with Fridays date on. Poor shopkeepers are going to be stuck with a lot of cups and plates.
They can have a Greek evening.
Post by: smurfboy on April 05, 2005, 12:54:31 pm
Post by: loulou on April 05, 2005, 01:49:40 pm
Post by: chocolate chick on April 05, 2005, 03:13:19 pm
Post by: oldspice on April 05, 2005, 08:13:28 pm
Poor woman!
What I want to know is, when Charles becomes King and he puts the crown on, what's he going to do with his ears? They'll look ridiculous.
Post by: on April 05, 2005, 08:18:03 pm
Post by: kevvosa on April 05, 2005, 11:47:09 pm
As for the Pope I agree with all that has been said. Do you know that
aparently religion is decreasing in the UK but increasing in America.
Post by: smurfboy on April 06, 2005, 10:54:07 am
Post by: goldencup on April 06, 2005, 10:59:48 am
And even more worryingly, what happens in the US tends to follow suit here.
Post by: Cherry_Ripe on April 06, 2005, 11:44:34 am
His teachings on non-contracepton has cost the lives of many thousands, if not millions of Africans.
And South Americans 
Post by: loulou on April 06, 2005, 07:10:14 pm
Post by: on April 06, 2005, 07:40:49 pm
Post by: oldspice on April 07, 2005, 08:06:14 am
Post by: Cherry_Ripe on April 07, 2005, 09:27:56 am
Post by: smurfboy on April 07, 2005, 10:12:46 am
Post by: oldspice on April 07, 2005, 05:38:04 pm