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MASKED protesters gathered to demonstrate against a controversial organisation which has set up a church in York.
The Church of Scientology - which boasts movie stars Tom Cruise and John Travolta among its followers - has come under attack from opponents who claim its teachings are "sinister".
Its Mission Of York was set up last year at Matmer House, in Hull Road, making it one of 14 Scientology churches in the UK.
More than 20 local campaigners picketed the building on Saturday as part of a worldwide protest against Scientology.
One protester, who asked to remain anonymous, said: "The church has a strong history of litigation against any of its critics so we wear masks so they cannot identify us."
No one from the Church of Scientology was available to comment.
HOBBIT, at work says...
10:34am Mon 17 Mar 08
Plaggy Terry, Classic Cnuts says...
10:39am Mon 17 Mar 08
Elizabeth, york says...
10:56am Mon 17 Mar 08
bobby dazzler wrote:Plenty of non-religious nuts about too. Not all religious people are crazy. Just because they believe something you may not believe or understand you self.
Lets be honest...All churches have nuts going into them. I do like the v for vendeture masks tho. wore one on halloween once. 3Quid for fantesey world. Ledge. Other then that lets blow all churches up!
Voice of reason, York says...
11:05am Mon 17 Mar 08
ll, york says...
11:10am Mon 17 Mar 08
Voice of reason wrote:Agree
Hmm, religion - Isn't that what's started every war in the world?
bobby dazzler, york says...
11:15am Mon 17 Mar 08
Elizabeth wrote:I can understand the back grounds of them. But being a realist i can't grasp the concept of walking on water etc. You are right there is a lot of non religious nuts too. They are prob more dangerous then religious people. But to create a church of scientology is a bit strange? i wonder how many people will turn up?
bobby dazzler wrote: Lets be honest...All churches have nuts going into them. I do like the v for vendeture masks tho. wore one on halloween once. 3Quid for fantesey world. Ledge. Other then that lets blow all churches up!Plenty of non-religious nuts about too. Not all religious people are crazy. Just because they believe something you may not believe or understand you self.
Miss Amelia Rate, YORK says...
11:16am Mon 17 Mar 08
Elle, York says...
11:18am Mon 17 Mar 08
Voice of reason wrote:that's a very simplistic view of the whole world,it takes the responsibilty away from an individuals actions. I don't agree with scientology but why protest? Understanding and caring attitudes will make a difference in the world today, not causing more upset. The masked people are too scared to truely stand up for what they believe (they probably have no beliefs) they are just out to stir up trouble, that's how disputes, controversy and wars start.
Hmm, religion - Isn't that what's started every war in the world?
Elle, York says...
11:19am Mon 17 Mar 08
Miss Amelia Rate wrote:Yes. Try wikipedia.
Is the Church of Scientology different to the Christian Scientist then, 'cos there is one of them at the end of Kilburn Road?
Captain Jack Sparrow, Strensall says...
11:22am Mon 17 Mar 08
Voice of reason, York says...
11:22am Mon 17 Mar 08
Voice of reason, York says...
11:23am Mon 17 Mar 08
Elle, York says...
11:25am Mon 17 Mar 08
bobby dazzler wrote:Any belief system requires an element of faith - stepping outside of what is here in the physical world. This is the spiritual world. Not understanding something shouldn't be a reason to slander or libel or dis-regard outright. Eveyone accepts that human beings are body, soul (personality) and spirit. It makes sense to find out about the one true spirit - try an ordinary church, not a wierd one though LOL!!
Elizabeth wrote:I can understand the back grounds of them. But being a realist i can't grasp the concept of walking on water etc. You are right there is a lot of non religious nuts too. They are prob more dangerous then religious people. But to create a church of scientology is a bit strange? i wonder how many people will turn up?bobby dazzler wrote: Lets be honest...All churches have nuts going into them. I do like the v for vendeture masks tho. wore one on halloween once. 3Quid for fantesey world. Ledge. Other then that lets blow all churches up!Plenty of non-religious nuts about too. Not all religious people are crazy. Just because they believe something you may not believe or understand you self.
bobby dazzler, york says...
11:31am Mon 17 Mar 08
Elle wrote:I have trust me. I don't have anything against them. With what i wrote earlier it might sound like it. What i don't agree with though is the people preaching in the middle of town etc. Some of them strike me as strange? Agreed the majority of them are fine and actually loving and caring people. But scientology sounds a bit far fetched etc. I do understant the means of religions etc but simply have different beliefs of how stuff started etc.
bobby dazzler wrote:Any belief system requires an element of faith - stepping outside of what is here in the physical world. This is the spiritual world. Not understanding something shouldn't be a reason to slander or libel or dis-regard outright. Eveyone accepts that human beings are body, soul (personality) and spirit. It makes sense to find out about the one true spirit - try an ordinary church, not a wierd one though LOL!!Elizabeth wrote:I can understand the back grounds of them. But being a realist i can't grasp the concept of walking on water etc. You are right there is a lot of non religious nuts too. They are prob more dangerous then religious people. But to create a church of scientology is a bit strange? i wonder how many people will turn up?bobby dazzler wrote: Lets be honest...All churches have nuts going into them. I do like the v for vendeture masks tho. wore one on halloween once. 3Quid for fantesey world. Ledge. Other then that lets blow all churches up!Plenty of non-religious nuts about too. Not all religious people are crazy. Just because they believe something you may not believe or understand you self.
Captain Jack Sparrow, Strensall says...
11:42am Mon 17 Mar 08
misskittie, York says...
11:49am Mon 17 Mar 08
redp, Huntington says...
11:53am Mon 17 Mar 08
Voice of reason wrote:It seems to me that its not religion or faith that causes wars but peoples inability to listen to and respect others point of view. We dont all have to be the same as each other just tolerant towards each others life choices. I would also add that the most recent conflicts that our service people have been involved in seem to have more to do with oil and opium than religion.
Hmm, religion - Isn't that what's started every war in the world?
Voice of reason, York says...
11:57am Mon 17 Mar 08
el_ron, london says...
12:00pm Mon 17 Mar 08
HOBBIT wrote:If you think scientology doesn't hurt anyone they you should read more about it. Look up disconnection, where scientology breaks families.
Everyone is entitled to believe what ever they like, so long of course that it dosent har other, which I dont believe Scientologists do, sure the theory behind it may be far fetched, but so is a bloke feeding thousands of people with just 2 loaves and a bit of fish!!
Elizabeth, york says...
12:01pm Mon 17 Mar 08
fyi, UK says...
12:06pm Mon 17 Mar 08
HOBBIT wrote:Actually, they do harm people. Especially protesters. Their "Fair Game" policy (although rescinded in name) still operates in practice. www.youfoundthecard.
Everyone is entitled to believe what ever they like, so long of course that it dosent har other, which I dont believe Scientologists do, sure the theory behind it may be far fetched, but so is a bloke feeding thousands of people with just 2 loaves and a bit of fish!!
bobby dazzler, york says...
12:10pm Mon 17 Mar 08
Elizabeth wrote:But then if the religion doesn't have a starting point how can it be valid? You surley cant beleive in parts of a story? I get that it is just about the belief to do right instead of wrong but if you dont believe the foundations and basis of your religion then how can you fully pledge yourself to it?
"I have trust me. I don't have anything against them. With what i wrote earlier it might sound like it. What i don't agree with though is the people preaching in the middle of town etc. Some of them strike me as strange? Agreed the majority of them are fine and actually loving and caring people. But scientology sounds a bit far fetched etc. I do understant the means of religions etc but simply have different beliefs of how stuff started etc." If you mena the origins of the universe then you will find a lot of Christians believe in the big bang and regard the God created the world in 7 days and Adam and Eve stories as just that...stories.
fyi, UK says...
12:11pm Mon 17 Mar 08
Miss Amelia Rate wrote:Very different.
Is the Church of Scientology different to the Christian Scientist then, 'cos there is one of them at the end of Kilburn Road?
ghost of oscar deutsch, says...
12:15pm Mon 17 Mar 08
fyi, UK says...
12:18pm Mon 17 Mar 08
Captain Jack Sparrow wrote:Its not even a religion. It is an organisation that thinks it is above the law, using brainwashing techniques to squeeze more money out of people and also make them afraid to leave (hence Anonymous calls it a cult.) Try google if you want to learn more, there is a Lot more to this cult than weirdness, although it does have that in spades.
It's just another weird religion.
The protesters would stand better chance of action if they claimed it was the church of 'Foie Gras'. The council would be up in arms then.
Elizabeth, york says...
12:19pm Mon 17 Mar 08
bobby dazzler wrote:Erm....Christianity started after the creation fo the universe. You know that Jesus bloke? It had something to with him! Christianity didn't start until about 2000 or so years ago. The old testament contains prophecies and stories.
Elizabeth wrote: "I have trust me. I don't have anything against them. With what i wrote earlier it might sound like it. What i don't agree with though is the people preaching in the middle of town etc. Some of them strike me as strange? Agreed the majority of them are fine and actually loving and caring people. But scientology sounds a bit far fetched etc. I do understant the means of religions etc but simply have different beliefs of how stuff started etc." If you mena the origins of the universe then you will find a lot of Christians believe in the big bang and regard the God created the world in 7 days and Adam and Eve stories as just that...stories.But then if the religion doesn't have a starting point how can it be valid? You surley cant beleive in parts of a story? I get that it is just about the belief to do right instead of wrong but if you dont believe the foundations and basis of your religion then how can you fully pledge yourself to it?
bobby dazzler, york says...
12:29pm Mon 17 Mar 08
fyi, UK says...
12:30pm Mon 17 Mar 08
Elle wrote:I respectfully dissagree. If you research the Church of Scientology or google "fair game" you will learn why we wish to protect our anonymity. It has nothing to do with a lack of conviction.
Voice of reason wrote:that's a very simplistic view of the whole world,it takes the responsibilty away from an individuals actions. I don't agree with scientology but why protest? Understanding and caring attitudes will make a difference in the world today, not causing more upset. The masked people are too scared to truely stand up for what they believe (they probably have no beliefs) they are just out to stir up trouble, that's how disputes, controversy and wars start.
Hmm, religion - Isn't that what's started every war in the world?
Elizabeth, york says...
12:43pm Mon 17 Mar 08
bobby dazzler wrote:Again...Christianity did not start with Adam and Eve. It started with Jesus. The story of Adam and Eve is in the Old testament written thousands of years ago and before Jesus' birth. There was no understanding of the big bang theory at the time and it is just a story which is used to explain that God created the universe. Christians who don't believe the 7 days story as fact still believe that God created us and the universe via the big bang.
Well yes but i was under the impression that it started with adam and eve? Not with a big bang? So if you beleived in christianity why would you only beleive part of it? look anyway there are some weird religious people out there tht can not be denied.(not saying they all are) but scientology is just going to add more!
TitsMcGee, Selby says...
1:08pm Mon 17 Mar 08
Stalker, york says...
1:28pm Mon 17 Mar 08
GlassCaseOfEmotion, York says...
1:37pm Mon 17 Mar 08
HOBBIT wrote:You may want to do a little reading before making such statements. I suggest starting with a google 'Xenu TV'.
Everyone is entitled to believe what ever they like, so long of course that it dosent har other, which I dont believe Scientologists do, sure the theory behind it may be far fetched, but so is a bloke feeding thousands of people with just 2 loaves and a bit of fish!!
Reg, Acomb says...
1:39pm Mon 17 Mar 08
Elizabeth wrote:This is what makes me laugh most of all.
"I have trust me. I don't have anything against them. With what i wrote
earlier it might sound like it. What i don't agree with though is the
people preaching in the middle of town etc. Some of them strike me as
strange? Agreed the majority of them are fine and actually loving and
caring people. But scientology sounds a bit far fetched etc. I do
understant the means of religions etc but simply have different beliefs
of how stuff started etc."
If you mena the origins of the universe then you will find a lot of
Christians believe in the big bang and regard the God created the world
in 7 days and Adam and Eve stories as just that...stories.
AdmiralN, York Centre says...
1:42pm Mon 17 Mar 08
GlassCaseOfEmotion wrote:So enlighten me, what is the difference between a cult and a religion?
HOBBIT wrote: Everyone is entitled to believe what ever they like, so long of course that it dosent har other, which I dont believe Scientologists do, sure the theory behind it may be far fetched, but so is a bloke feeding thousands of people with just 2 loaves and a bit of fish!!You may want to do a little reading before making such statements. I suggest starting with a google 'Xenu TV'. Scientology is a cult, NOT a religion. Please inform yourself before posting such asinine rubbish in future.
Reg, Acomb says...
1:51pm Mon 17 Mar 08
Elizabeth wrote:"Just stories".
"I have trust me. I don't have anything against them. With what i wrote
earlier it might sound like it. What i don't agree with though is the
people preaching in the middle of town etc. Some of them strike me as
strange? Agreed the majority of them are fine and actually loving and
caring people. But scientology sounds a bit far fetched etc. I do
understant the means of religions etc but simply have different beliefs
of how stuff started etc."
If you mena the origins of the universe then you will find a lot of
Christians believe in the big bang and regard the God created the world
in 7 days and Adam and Eve stories as just that...stories.
bobby dazzler, york says...
1:55pm Mon 17 Mar 08
Elizabeth wrote:Ha well obviously i know it was before "jesus" was around. Otherwise it would be adam and eve and jesus. So let me get this right the old testement was wrong and boring so they made a new one with jesus in it and edited what happend etc? They then only believe the new testement because as time has gone along people intelligence has improved. Look im not against it, i have brief understandings of it but frankly i have heard more realistic storys in the daily sport. You either beleive the full view of the christian belief i.e adam and eve or you are a just controdicting your religion. You can't just beleive half of something then use science for the rest.
bobby dazzler wrote: Well yes but i was under the impression that it started with adam and eve? Not with a big bang? So if you beleived in christianity why would you only beleive part of it? look anyway there are some weird religious people out there tht can not be denied.(not saying they all are) but scientology is just going to add more!Again...Christianity did not start with Adam and Eve. It started with Jesus. The story of Adam and Eve is in the Old testament written thousands of years ago and before Jesus' birth. There was no understanding of the big bang theory at the time and it is just a story which is used to explain that God created the universe. Christians who don't believe the 7 days story as fact still believe that God created us and the universe via the big bang.
ennoch, York says...
1:56pm Mon 17 Mar 08
David, York says...
1:59pm Mon 17 Mar 08
Elizabeth, york says...
2:05pm Mon 17 Mar 08
kaka morris, york says...
2:12pm Mon 17 Mar 08
Elizabeth, york says...
2:13pm Mon 17 Mar 08
Reg wrote:Not at all. Most people I have come across who have a faith are most tolerant of others. Perhaps the intolerance you see in the media comes from reports of extremists carrying out dreadful acts in the name of religion.
Elizabeth wrote: "I have trust me. I don't have anything against them. With what i wrote earlier it might sound like it. What i don't agree with though is the people preaching in the middle of town etc. Some of them strike me as strange? Agreed the majority of them are fine and actually loving and caring people. But scientology sounds a bit far fetched etc. I do understant the means of religions etc but simply have different beliefs of how stuff started etc." If you mena the origins of the universe then you will find a lot of Christians believe in the big bang and regard the God created the world in 7 days and Adam and Eve stories as just that...stories."Just stories". And the virgin birth? Jesus coming back from the dead? You can't pick & choose. If you dismiss all the implausible stuff, then you are forced to admit that Jesus was just some charismatic bloke, who wasn't the son of God at all. It seems that as biblical tales are debunked one by one by scientific proof, the religious groups either come up with ever-more bizarre ways to claim that they are true after all, or say that those selected stories are "symbolic" and should not be taken literally. The problem is that the world's major religions are fundamentally BUILT on intolerance of other faiths and races - something that both the bible and koran make absolutely clear.
MarkHintNorth, York says...
2:14pm Mon 17 Mar 08
Voice of reason wrote:No, that would be people.
Hmm, religion - Isn't that what's started every war in the world?
Galloway Out, says...
2:15pm Mon 17 Mar 08
kaka morris, york says...
2:16pm Mon 17 Mar 08
el_ron, london says...
2:23pm Mon 17 Mar 08
exYorkist, USA says...
2:25pm Mon 17 Mar 08
exYorkist, USA says...
2:26pm Mon 17 Mar 08
TooRad, york says...
2:28pm Mon 17 Mar 08
el_ron, london says...
2:37pm Mon 17 Mar 08
kaka morris wrote:oooh infiltrate you?? sounds interesting ;)
olease could somebody tell me what the basis is of their religion and a couple of "rules".. I dare not log on to their website in case they infiltrate me..
HOBBIT, at work says...
2:51pm Mon 17 Mar 08
misskittie wrote:And if people are willing to do that more fool them, but picketing the religion.... why bother??
Noone has an issue with the belief system as it is no more insane than any other religion with the notable exception of being written by a C-list Sci-Fi fiction author. Draw your own conclusions from that! Anonymous have a problem with the fact that your first session costs £550 and subsequent sessions to get to the top of the tree costs around £350,000 - £500,000. If you want to be a Christian, you can. For free. With no hassle if you change your mind. With Scientology, they suck all your savings out of your account, ask you to remortgage your house, then sit outside your house & call your boss telling them you are a religious bigot if you try and leave. Not very nice people! www.xenu.net for all your information needs!
kaka morris, york says...
2:51pm Mon 17 Mar 08
TitsMcGee, Selby says...
2:52pm Mon 17 Mar 08
ennoch wrote:You are reading a local paper. Real life changing publicity is not going to be in here, just a few arguments with bus drivers and a load of smokers **** about the smoking ban.
Lol entertaining comments for once, cheers. It would seem over the last few weeks Protesters = Free Publicity. If the protesters could spare a thought for the people of Tibet then real life changing publicity may follow? If i were them i'd maybe go for the peaceful orange robes look next time?
HOBBIT, at work says...
2:53pm Mon 17 Mar 08
el_ron wrote:But its the individuals choice or are you saying that all followers of Scientology have no free will??? Im not a Scientologist by the way, I just feel everyone should be allowed to believe whatever they like....
HOBBIT wrote: Everyone is entitled to believe what ever they like, so long of course that it dosent har other, which I dont believe Scientologists do, sure the theory behind it may be far fetched, but so is a bloke feeding thousands of people with just 2 loaves and a bit of fish!!If you think scientology doesn't hurt anyone they you should read more about it. Look up disconnection, where scientology breaks families. RPF, internment for people who try to leave the religion. fair game, harrassment of critics of scientology. Anonymous has nothing against the beliefs of scientology. Our problem is with the organisation designed to take it's parishoners for every penny they have. If you want to belive in the whole scientology story etc. Join freezone, it's free
HOBBIT, at work says...
2:56pm Mon 17 Mar 08
GlassCaseOfEmotion wrote:Please, Cult?? Its actually formally recognised as a religion, so bite me!!
HOBBIT wrote: Everyone is entitled to believe what ever they like, so long of course that it dosent har other, which I dont believe Scientologists do, sure the theory behind it may be far fetched, but so is a bloke feeding thousands of people with just 2 loaves and a bit of fish!!You may want to do a little reading before making such statements. I suggest starting with a google 'Xenu TV'. Scientology is a cult, NOT a religion. Please inform yourself before posting such asinine rubbish in future.
Gladis Cheesepick, says...
3:00pm Mon 17 Mar 08
ll wrote:part form the Falklands
Voice of reason wrote: Hmm, religion - Isn't that what's started every war in the world?Agree
AdmiralN, York Centre says...
3:02pm Mon 17 Mar 08
HOBBIT, at work says...
3:05pm Mon 17 Mar 08
AdmiralN wrote:here here, I personally am not religious, but I understand why some people feel the need to believe in something, so just let them get on with it, its all about personal choice and protesting against that is just insane!!
Lets be reasonable, Scientology is probably just as 'legitimate' as any other religion out there. im not a religious man and sometimes struggle with the concept of 'Faith' but why should scientologists be classed any different than christians, muslims, jews etc.
Cyber-Dyne systems model 101, The future says...
3:06pm Mon 17 Mar 08
HOBBIT, at work says...
3:08pm Mon 17 Mar 08
Cyber-Dyne systems model 101 wrote:Lol, judgement day/machines rising is kinda what they believe anyway!!
Scientology sucks, all religon sucks. It was and to an extent still is a way to extract money from the masses and control them through fear of devine retribution. It requires no proof no threat, you simply have to convince people to believe. Come judgement day, when the machines finally rise up against us, it will be long overdue!
Cyber-Dyne systems model 101, The future says...
3:18pm Mon 17 Mar 08
HOBBIT, at work says...
3:22pm Mon 17 Mar 08
Captain Jack Sparrow, Strensall says...
3:22pm Mon 17 Mar 08
fyi wrote:Good point.
Captain Jack Sparrow wrote: It's just another weird religion. The protesters would stand better chance of action if they claimed it was the church of 'Foie Gras'. The council would be up in arms then.Its not even a religion. It is an organisation that thinks it is above the law, using brainwashing techniques to squeeze more money out of people and also make them afraid to leave (hence Anonymous calls it a cult.) Try google if you want to learn more, there is a Lot more to this cult than weirdness, although it does have that in spades.
Gardener, York says...
3:27pm Mon 17 Mar 08
HOBBIT, at work says...
3:33pm Mon 17 Mar 08
Gardener wrote:They needed to be masked cause they know there in the wrong for protesting it in the first place... bigoted idiots
Freedom of speech, freedom of belief, we can all think for ourselves. The protesters on the other hand scared to be identified, how can you fear legal action against a peaceful protest on public ground unless you're planning unlawful behaviour?
Cyber-Dyne systems model 101, The future says...
3:36pm Mon 17 Mar 08
Gardener, York says...
3:39pm Mon 17 Mar 08
HOBBIT, at work says...
3:40pm Mon 17 Mar 08
AdmiralN, York Centre says...
3:58pm Mon 17 Mar 08
Posted by: Cyber-Dyne systems model 101, The future on 3:36pm today
AdmiralN, York Centre says...
3:58pm Mon 17 Mar 08
oli4uk, York says...
3:59pm Mon 17 Mar 08
Elizabeth, york says...
4:08pm Mon 17 Mar 08
el_ron, london says...
4:08pm Mon 17 Mar 08
HOBBIT wrote:i would insult you, but in all fairness it's not your dault you're ignorant. Anon wear masks, because the scientologists operate a policy know as fair game, where they defame, sue, harrass incriminate and in some cases KILL critics of scientology. So before you go about calling the protestors cowards for wearing masks, ask yourself whether you'd like to be on the recieveing end of any of these tactics
Gardener wrote: Freedom of speech, freedom of belief, we can all think for ourselves. The protesters on the other hand scared to be identified, how can you fear legal action against a peaceful protest on public ground unless you're planning unlawful behaviour?They needed to be masked cause they know there in the wrong for protesting it in the first place... bigoted idiots
Elizabeth, york says...
4:09pm Mon 17 Mar 08
el_ron, london says...
4:16pm Mon 17 Mar 08
misskittie, York says...
4:16pm Mon 17 Mar 08
HOBBIT wrote:And there we all fall down! It is NOT a religion in the traditional sense (my bad in the wording of my previous post!!), its a pyramid selling scheme opting for tax exempt status in the UK while masquerading as a bona fide religion!!!
misskittie wrote: Noone has an issue with the belief system as it is no more insane than any other religion with the notable exception of being written by a C-list Sci-Fi fiction author. Draw your own conclusions from that! Anonymous have a problem with the fact that your first session costs £550 and subsequent sessions to get to the top of the tree costs around £350,000 - £500,000. If you want to be a Christian, you can. For free. With no hassle if you change your mind. With Scientology, they suck all your savings out of your account, ask you to remortgage your house, then sit outside your house & call your boss telling them you are a religious bigot if you try and leave. Not very nice people! www.xenu.net for all your information needs!And if people are willing to do that more fool them, but picketing the religion.... why bother??
HOBBIT, at work says...
4:18pm Mon 17 Mar 08
el_ron wrote:Oh, I see, you protest against peoples beliefes but m the ignorant one??? Get a grip mate
HOBBIT wrote:i would insult you, but in all fairness it's not your dault you're ignorant. Anon wear masks, because the scientologists operate a policy know as fair game, where they defame, sue, harrass incriminate and in some cases KILL critics of scientology. So before you go about calling the protestors cowards for wearing masks, ask yourself whether you'd like to be on the recieveing end of any of these tacticsGardener wrote: Freedom of speech, freedom of belief, we can all think for ourselves. The protesters on the other hand scared to be identified, how can you fear legal action against a peaceful protest on public ground unless you're planning unlawful behaviour?They needed to be masked cause they know there in the wrong for protesting it in the first place... bigoted idiots
HOBBIT, at work says...
4:19pm Mon 17 Mar 08
el_ron wrote:Yeah, what religion are you again??
Also before you all go mock sceintology's beliefs or call anonymous biggots. Understand that anonymous is not against the beliefs of the COS. we're against the actions of the organisation. We're against the families separated by the church. We're aaginst the lives ruined by the church's views on psyciatry, and the many deaths this has caused. We're against the way the organisation tries to take every penny of their parrishioner's money in exchange for "salvation". We're against the torture of scientology's mebers in the Sea org. We're against the forced abortions that scientology forces its female sea org members to recieve. We're against the heavy handed approach scientology takes with it's critics. We're against the fact that scientology recieves tax free status. Anyone want any more reasons why we protest??
MarkHintNorth, York says...
4:22pm Mon 17 Mar 08
Elizabeth wrote:What?
"Jesus is not the foundation of Christianity he is merely the propulsion of the idea." Christians believe in Jesus as their lord. Christians did not exist before Jesus' time.
Fly-On-The-Wall, Here'n'There says...
4:23pm Mon 17 Mar 08
AdmiralN, York Centre says...
4:23pm Mon 17 Mar 08
Gardener, York says...
4:25pm Mon 17 Mar 08
Fly-On-The-Wall wrote:technically walking on water is possible, and a lot of the other divine acts are explainable by modern science, blind belief and faith on the other hand....
Any man that wears a long dress, talks to someone that isn't there and spreads silly rumours that water can be walked on has to be a bit dodgey. We all hear this rubbish but most cannot distinguish between fact and fiction. Then what happens? These people start to preach that it's true! It's the biggest 'Chinese Whisper' story in the world!
Elizabeth, york says...
4:25pm Mon 17 Mar 08
MarkHintNorth wrote:The first part of my post is a quote form another post. I was arguign that they were wrong.
Elizabeth wrote: "Jesus is not the foundation of Christianity he is merely the propulsion of the idea." Christians believe in Jesus as their lord. Christians did not exist before Jesus' time.What? There's a clue in the full title normall given to Jesus -the "Christ" (i.e. annointed one). The word Christian is derived from it - followers of Christ. Quick question: would anyone like to tell us why its (still) called the "Theory of Evolution"? Possibly since its not accepted even by all scientific types as fact, perhaps? (And before anyone kicks off on that, I think its a pretty good theory, as these things go.)
Captain Jack Sparrow, Strensall says...
4:27pm Mon 17 Mar 08
Gardener wrote:Criss Angel can walk on water.
Fly-On-The-Wall wrote: Any man that wears a long dress, talks to someone that isn't there and spreads silly rumours that water can be walked on has to be a bit dodgey. We all hear this rubbish but most cannot distinguish between fact and fiction. Then what happens? These people start to preach that it's true! It's the biggest 'Chinese Whisper' story in the world!technically walking on water is possible, and a lot of the other divine acts are explainable by modern science, blind belief and faith on the other hand....
el_ron, london says...
4:29pm Mon 17 Mar 08
HOBBIT wrote:I'm an atheist.
el_ron wrote: Also before you all go mock sceintology's beliefs or call anonymous biggots. Understand that anonymous is not against the beliefs of the COS. we're against the actions of the organisation. We're against the families separated by the church. We're aaginst the lives ruined by the church's views on psyciatry, and the many deaths this has caused. We're against the way the organisation tries to take every penny of their parrishioner's money in exchange for "salvation". We're against the torture of scientology's mebers in the Sea org. We're against the forced abortions that scientology forces its female sea org members to recieve. We're against the heavy handed approach scientology takes with it's critics. We're against the fact that scientology recieves tax free status. Anyone want any more reasons why we protest??Yeah, what religion are you again??
Fly-On-The-Wall, Here'n'There says...
4:31pm Mon 17 Mar 08
Captain Jack Sparrow wrote:The video has been removed.
Gardener wrote:Criss Angel can walk on water.
Fly-On-The-Wall wrote: Any man that wears a long dress, talks to someone that isn't there and spreads silly rumours that water can be walked on has to be a bit dodgey. We all hear this rubbish but most cannot distinguish between fact and fiction. Then what happens? These people start to preach that it's true! It's the biggest 'Chinese Whisper' story in the world!technically walking on water is possible, and a lot of the other divine acts are explainable by modern science, blind belief and faith on the other hand....
http://www.youtube.c
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So what does that make Criss even if he is a 'dark' magician?
HOBBIT, at work says...
4:33pm Mon 17 Mar 08
el_ron wrote:You dont need to, thanks though, iv read a lot about Scientology, and whilst I agree they do take fees from their followers that dosent make them any worse then the COE, who ask for donations rather than subscriptions.... as for breaking up familys, they only do in so much as the COE do by say outcasting homosexuality, therefore familys have been known to be broken when parents disown children because of it, etc... if your gonna protest about Scientology the principles your protesting against can be applied to any religion going, sorry but you wont change my mind
HOBBIT wrote:I'm an atheist. As for my views, don't take it from me. do your own research If you can read the facts about the Church of scientology and not be shocked by what goes on (remember we're talking the organisation here, not the beliefs) then there's something wrong. Here i'll start you off http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Fair_Game_% 28Scientology%29 http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Sea_Org http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Rehabilitat ion_Project_Force http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Lisa_McPher sonel_ron wrote: Also before you all go mock sceintology's beliefs or call anonymous biggots. Understand that anonymous is not against the beliefs of the COS. we're against the actions of the organisation. We're against the families separated by the church. We're aaginst the lives ruined by the church's views on psyciatry, and the many deaths this has caused. We're against the way the organisation tries to take every penny of their parrishioner's money in exchange for "salvation". We're against the torture of scientology's mebers in the Sea org. We're against the forced abortions that scientology forces its female sea org members to recieve. We're against the heavy handed approach scientology takes with it's critics. We're against the fact that scientology recieves tax free status. Anyone want any more reasons why we protest??Yeah, what religion are you again??
Fly-On-The-Wall, Here'n'There says...
4:37pm Mon 17 Mar 08
I'm an atheist. As for my views, don't take it from me. do your own research If you can read the facts about the Church of scientology and not be shocked by what goes on (remember we're talking the organisation here, not the beliefs) then there's something wrong. Here i'll start you off http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Fair_Game_% 28Scientology%29 http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Sea_Org http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Rehabilitat ion_Project_Force http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Lisa_McPher son
el_ron, london says...
4:37pm Mon 17 Mar 08
HOBBIT wrote:If you read the lisa mcpherson article you'd find that she's dead because of scientology, not just out of pocket. But i'm sure that's fine with you.
el_ron wrote:You dont need to, thanks though, iv read a lot about Scientology, and whilst I agree they do take fees from their followers that dosent make them any worse then the COE, who ask for donations rather than subscriptions.... as for breaking up familys, they only do in so much as the COE do by say outcasting homosexuality, therefore familys have been known to be broken when parents disown children because of it, etc... if your gonna protest about Scientology the principles your protesting against can be applied to any religion going, sorry but you wont change my mindHOBBIT wrote:I'm an atheist. As for my views, don't take it from me. do your own research If you can read the facts about the Church of scientology and not be shocked by what goes on (remember we're talking the organisation here, not the beliefs) then there's something wrong. Here i'll start you off http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Fair_Game_% 28Scientology%29 http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Sea_Org http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Rehabilitat ion_Project_Force http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Lisa_McPher sonel_ron wrote: Also before you all go mock sceintology's beliefs or call anonymous biggots. Understand that anonymous is not against the beliefs of the COS. we're against the actions of the organisation. We're against the families separated by the church. We're aaginst the lives ruined by the church's views on psyciatry, and the many deaths this has caused. We're against the way the organisation tries to take every penny of their parrishioner's money in exchange for "salvation". We're against the torture of scientology's mebers in the Sea org. We're against the forced abortions that scientology forces its female sea org members to recieve. We're against the heavy handed approach scientology takes with it's critics. We're against the fact that scientology recieves tax free status. Anyone want any more reasons why we protest??Yeah, what religion are you again??
el_ron, london says...
4:39pm Mon 17 Mar 08
Fly-On-The-Wall wrote:I don't but there was a court case filed by the mcpherson family against the COS. you can look it up if you want.
I'm an atheist. As for my views, don't take it from me. do your own research If you can read the facts about the Church of scientology and not be shocked by what goes on (remember we're talking the organisation here, not the beliefs) then there's something wrong. Here i'll start you off http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Fair_Game_% 28Scientology%29 http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Sea_Org http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Rehabilitat ion_Project_Force http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Lisa_McPher sonYou do an awful lot of research for someone who claims to be an Atheist. You must have an awful lot of time on your hands? Incidentally, don't believe everything you find on Wikipedia.
el_ron, london says...
4:40pm Mon 17 Mar 08
HOBBIT, at work says...
4:40pm Mon 17 Mar 08
el_ron wrote:Dead because of Scientology???
HOBBIT wrote:If you read the lisa mcpherson article you'd find that she's dead because of scientology, not just out of pocket. But i'm sure that's fine with you. How about the people imprisoned by the RPF is that alright with you? How about the disconnected families? still sit well with you??el_ron wrote:You dont need to, thanks though, iv read a lot about Scientology, and whilst I agree they do take fees from their followers that dosent make them any worse then the COE, who ask for donations rather than subscriptions.... as for breaking up familys, they only do in so much as the COE do by say outcasting homosexuality, therefore familys have been known to be broken when parents disown children because of it, etc... if your gonna protest about Scientology the principles your protesting against can be applied to any religion going, sorry but you wont change my mindHOBBIT wrote:I'm an atheist. As for my views, don't take it from me. do your own research If you can read the facts about the Church of scientology and not be shocked by what goes on (remember we're talking the organisation here, not the beliefs) then there's something wrong. Here i'll start you off http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Fair_Game_% 28Scientology%29 http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Sea_Org http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Rehabilitat ion_Project_Force http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Lisa_McPher sonel_ron wrote: Also before you all go mock sceintology's beliefs or call anonymous biggots. Understand that anonymous is not against the beliefs of the COS. we're against the actions of the organisation. We're against the families separated by the church. We're aaginst the lives ruined by the church's views on psyciatry, and the many deaths this has caused. We're against the way the organisation tries to take every penny of their parrishioner's money in exchange for "salvation". We're against the torture of scientology's mebers in the Sea org. We're against the forced abortions that scientology forces its female sea org members to recieve. We're against the heavy handed approach scientology takes with it's critics. We're against the fact that scientology recieves tax free status. Anyone want any more reasons why we protest??Yeah, what religion are you again??
Bemused, says...
4:45pm Mon 17 Mar 08
Those who toil and live in want all their lives are taught by religion to be submissive and patient while here on earth, and to take comfort in the hope of a heavenly reward. But those who live by the labour of others are taught by religion to practise charity while on earth, thus offering them a very cheap way of justifying their entire existence as exploiters and selling them at a moderate price tickets to well-being in heaven.
Religion is opium for the people. Religion is a sort of spiritual booze, in which the slaves of capital drown their human image, their demand for a life more or less worthy of man.
Vladimir Illich Ulyanov
Vlad The Impaler, Transylvania says...
4:45pm Mon 17 Mar 08
Elizabeth, york says...
4:45pm Mon 17 Mar 08
el_ron, london says...
4:45pm Mon 17 Mar 08
HOBBIT wrote:Yes dead because of scientology. she was clinically depressed, and instead of letting her go to a psychaitrist the COS locked her in a room for 14 days, during which time she died from dehydration, having been unconsious for a full 48 hours before her death, during which time the church did nothing.
el_ron wrote:Dead because of Scientology??? Yeah Iv just said, nothing they do is better or worse than any other religion so far as Im concerned... each to their own though, all im saying is if people want to believe in somethign who the h*ll are you to tell them they cant??HOBBIT wrote:If you read the lisa mcpherson article you'd find that she's dead because of scientology, not just out of pocket. But i'm sure that's fine with you. How about the people imprisoned by the RPF is that alright with you? How about the disconnected families? still sit well with you??el_ron wrote:You dont need to, thanks though, iv read a lot about Scientology, and whilst I agree they do take fees from their followers that dosent make them any worse then the COE, who ask for donations rather than subscriptions.... as for breaking up familys, they only do in so much as the COE do by say outcasting homosexuality, therefore familys have been known to be broken when parents disown children because of it, etc... if your gonna protest about Scientology the principles your protesting against can be applied to any religion going, sorry but you wont change my mindHOBBIT wrote:I'm an atheist. As for my views, don't take it from me. do your own research If you can read the facts about the Church of scientology and not be shocked by what goes on (remember we're talking the organisation here, not the beliefs) then there's something wrong. Here i'll start you off http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Fair_Game_% 28Scientology%29 http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Sea_Org http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Rehabilitat ion_Project_Force http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Lisa_McPher sonel_ron wrote: Also before you all go mock sceintology's beliefs or call anonymous biggots. Understand that anonymous is not against the beliefs of the COS. we're against the actions of the organisation. We're against the families separated by the church. We're aaginst the lives ruined by the church's views on psyciatry, and the many deaths this has caused. We're against the way the organisation tries to take every penny of their parrishioner's money in exchange for "salvation". We're against the torture of scientology's mebers in the Sea org. We're against the forced abortions that scientology forces its female sea org members to recieve. We're against the heavy handed approach scientology takes with it's critics. We're against the fact that scientology recieves tax free status. Anyone want any more reasons why we protest??Yeah, what religion are you again??
HOBBIT, at work says...
4:47pm Mon 17 Mar 08
el_ron wrote:Which is all unproven heresay, but well done
HOBBIT wrote:Yes dead because of scientology. she was clinically depressed, and instead of letting her go to a psychaitrist the COS locked her in a room for 14 days, during which time she died from dehydration, having been unconsious for a full 48 hours before her death, during which time the church did nothing.el_ron wrote:Dead because of Scientology??? Yeah Iv just said, nothing they do is better or worse than any other religion so far as Im concerned... each to their own though, all im saying is if people want to believe in somethign who the h*ll are you to tell them they cant??HOBBIT wrote:If you read the lisa mcpherson article you'd find that she's dead because of scientology, not just out of pocket. But i'm sure that's fine with you. How about the people imprisoned by the RPF is that alright with you? How about the disconnected families? still sit well with you??el_ron wrote:You dont need to, thanks though, iv read a lot about Scientology, and whilst I agree they do take fees from their followers that dosent make them any worse then the COE, who ask for donations rather than subscriptions.... as for breaking up familys, they only do in so much as the COE do by say outcasting homosexuality, therefore familys have been known to be broken when parents disown children because of it, etc... if your gonna protest about Scientology the principles your protesting against can be applied to any religion going, sorry but you wont change my mindHOBBIT wrote:I'm an atheist. As for my views, don't take it from me. do your own research If you can read the facts about the Church of scientology and not be shocked by what goes on (remember we're talking the organisation here, not the beliefs) then there's something wrong. Here i'll start you off http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Fair_Game_% 28Scientology%29 http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Sea_Org http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Rehabilitat ion_Project_Force http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Lisa_McPher sonel_ron wrote: Also before you all go mock sceintology's beliefs or call anonymous biggots. Understand that anonymous is not against the beliefs of the COS. we're against the actions of the organisation. We're against the families separated by the church. We're aaginst the lives ruined by the church's views on psyciatry, and the many deaths this has caused. We're against the way the organisation tries to take every penny of their parrishioner's money in exchange for "salvation". We're against the torture of scientology's mebers in the Sea org. We're against the forced abortions that scientology forces its female sea org members to recieve. We're against the heavy handed approach scientology takes with it's critics. We're against the fact that scientology recieves tax free status. Anyone want any more reasons why we protest??Yeah, what religion are you again??
GlassCaseOfEmotion, York says...
4:49pm Mon 17 Mar 08
HOBBIT wrote:It's not so much recognised as not reneged. In fact Germany have officially labelled it a cult and as such have restricted it's practice.
GlassCaseOfEmotion wrote:Please, Cult?? Its actually formally recognised as a religion, so bite me!!HOBBIT wrote: Everyone is entitled to believe what ever they like, so long of course that it dosent har other, which I dont believe Scientologists do, sure the theory behind it may be far fetched, but so is a bloke feeding thousands of people with just 2 loaves and a bit of fish!!You may want to do a little reading before making such statements. I suggest starting with a google 'Xenu TV'. Scientology is a cult, NOT a religion. Please inform yourself before posting such asinine rubbish in future.
el_ron, london says...
4:49pm Mon 17 Mar 08
el_ron, london says...
4:51pm Mon 17 Mar 08
HOBBIT wrote:So you're a scientologist. I thought you were remarkably well prepared for the arguements.
el_ron wrote:Which is all unproven heresay, but well doneHOBBIT wrote:Yes dead because of scientology. she was clinically depressed, and instead of letting her go to a psychaitrist the COS locked her in a room for 14 days, during which time she died from dehydration, having been unconsious for a full 48 hours before her death, during which time the church did nothing.el_ron wrote:Dead because of Scientology??? Yeah Iv just said, nothing they do is better or worse than any other religion so far as Im concerned... each to their own though, all im saying is if people want to believe in somethign who the h*ll are you to tell them they cant??HOBBIT wrote:If you read the lisa mcpherson article you'd find that she's dead because of scientology, not just out of pocket. But i'm sure that's fine with you. How about the people imprisoned by the RPF is that alright with you? How about the disconnected families? still sit well with you??el_ron wrote:You dont need to, thanks though, iv read a lot about Scientology, and whilst I agree they do take fees from their followers that dosent make them any worse then the COE, who ask for donations rather than subscriptions.... as for breaking up familys, they only do in so much as the COE do by say outcasting homosexuality, therefore familys have been known to be broken when parents disown children because of it, etc... if your gonna protest about Scientology the principles your protesting against can be applied to any religion going, sorry but you wont change my mindHOBBIT wrote:I'm an atheist. As for my views, don't take it from me. do your own research If you can read the facts about the Church of scientology and not be shocked by what goes on (remember we're talking the organisation here, not the beliefs) then there's something wrong. Here i'll start you off http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Fair_Game_% 28Scientology%29 http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Sea_Org http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Rehabilitat ion_Project_Force http://en.wikipedia. org/wiki/Lisa_McPher sonel_ron wrote: Also before you all go mock sceintology's beliefs or call anonymous biggots. Understand that anonymous is not against the beliefs of the COS. we're against the actions of the organisation. We're against the families separated by the church. We're aaginst the lives ruined by the church's views on psyciatry, and the many deaths this has caused. We're against the way the organisation tries to take every penny of their parrishioner's money in exchange for "salvation". We're against the torture of scientology's mebers in the Sea org. We're against the forced abortions that scientology forces its female sea org members to recieve. We're against the heavy handed approach scientology takes with it's critics. We're against the fact that scientology recieves tax free status. Anyone want any more reasons why we protest??Yeah, what religion are you again??
Captain Jack Sparrow, Strensall says...
4:58pm Mon 17 Mar 08
AdmiralN, York Centre says...
5:00pm Mon 17 Mar 08
el_ron wrote:So are you a formally scientologist atheist?
i've already said that we're not telling people what to believe. Understand that scientology and the church of scientology are 2 seperate entities. Scientology is the beliefs, basically dianetics, the space opera, whatever else. We have no problem with this, we fully support freezone, a group of people who follw these beleifs without hurting anyone. The church of scientology on the toher hand is the all encompassing organisation that sells scientology books, runs the sea org, harrasses critics, charges members for the beliefs of scientology, separates families, the list goes on. We have no problem with the beliefs, we have a problem with the coprorate entity that is the Church of scientology
Chris P, says...
5:01pm Mon 17 Mar 08
el_ron, london says...
5:03pm Mon 17 Mar 08
AdmiralN wrote:No i'm a total atheist. My point is that if people really want to believe dianetics and whatever else, then fine. But once people start charging them to believe that and harrassing people who criticise that then i have a problem.
el_ron wrote: i've already said that we're not telling people what to believe. Understand that scientology and the church of scientology are 2 seperate entities. Scientology is the beliefs, basically dianetics, the space opera, whatever else. We have no problem with this, we fully support freezone, a group of people who follw these beleifs without hurting anyone. The church of scientology on the toher hand is the all encompassing organisation that sells scientology books, runs the sea org, harrasses critics, charges members for the beliefs of scientology, separates families, the list goes on. We have no problem with the beliefs, we have a problem with the coprorate entity that is the Church of scientologySo are you a formally scientologist atheist?
el_ron, london says...
5:04pm Mon 17 Mar 08
Chris P wrote:surely that's the fault of the board designer and not the users
One thing worse than scientologists is morons who dont know how to use comment boards on the website and quote endless quoted quotes that take up metres of space.
HOBBIT, at work says...
5:05pm Mon 17 Mar 08
HOBBIT, at work says...
5:11pm Mon 17 Mar 08
el_ron, london says...
5:12pm Mon 17 Mar 08
HOBBIT wrote:How would you joining a pyramid scheme **** me off. if you really want to spent over £200,000 for the promise of salvation than go for it.
Ok El_ron, let me point out again, which has to be for the 3rd time today,I AM NOT A SCIENTOLOGIST, I just think your needlessly discriminating against a group of people for an unjust cause, Im actually tempted to join em though, just to bump up numbers and p*ss you off.... My friend has hair like Tom Cruise, she's a girl though
AdmiralN, York Centre says...
5:14pm Mon 17 Mar 08
misskittie, York says...
5:16pm Mon 17 Mar 08
HOBBIT wrote:Seriously, don't be so stupid. If you are that daft, then don't hand over any personal info because El-Ron will not be hacked off but you'll have these nutters in your garden, tapping the windows, outside your office etc!!
Ps, Im off home now but I ride past that place on Hull Road, I might pop in
misskittie, York says...
5:20pm Mon 17 Mar 08
AdmiralN wrote:Islam and Christianity don't charge £550 per Sunday/Friday Service, there's the answer right there!! Christians etc ask for donations and when you fork out £1 as it's all you can afford, they don't kick you out and stop you from speaking to your family because you haven't spent enough...Scientology does!
Ok, so scientologists wouldnt let this girl see a phsychiatrist, Catholics wont let women have abortions, Muslim women cannot choose their husbands... In my eyes these are all wrong, but why pick only on scientology el_ron?
el_ron, london says...
5:22pm Mon 17 Mar 08
HOBBIT wrote:Do it, it'll be a laugh :P
Ps, Im off home now but I ride past that place on Hull Road, I might pop in
Captain Jack Sparrow, Strensall says...
5:35pm Mon 17 Mar 08
misskittie wrote:I thought HOBBIT was using a metaphor for liking the 'toast buttered on both sides'? Personally, I prefer mine crisply toasted with butter spread on one side complementend occasionally by a little bit of raspberry jam.
HOBBIT wrote: Ps, Im off home now but I ride past that place on Hull Road, I might pop inSeriously, don't be so stupid. If you are that daft, then don't hand over any personal info because El-Ron will not be hacked off but you'll have these nutters in your garden, tapping the windows, outside your office etc!! And Tom Cruise is a big girl so your friend has good hair!
Chris P, says...
5:51pm Mon 17 Mar 08
Allsorts, York says...
6:16pm Mon 17 Mar 08
Voice of reason wrote:Yep, started and kept the momentum going in any war that I can think of!
Hmm, religion - Isn't that what's started every war in the world?
avidreader, York says...
7:22pm Mon 17 Mar 08
Elizabeth wrote:Can you tell me where this scientific proof is? The reason why people get into these debates is because it is still our greatest mystery and none of us know. Scientists think they have certain answers but no solid proof, so can you tell me how I would find this proof? I would be very interested.
"And religion is based on the fundamental belief of a God/s The christians who say they do not believe in god and that the stories should be interpritted are not 'real' christians as it denies the true belief of God as a whole. This includes items such as the new testament AND the old testament. After all denying that god created the world in seven days is denying the feat of God in one of his most important roles, the creator." But there is scientific evidence to suggest that the world was not created in 7 days. Evolution clearly took place. When the OT was written there was no understanding of this. The OT account of the creation of the world is a story to explain that God created it. Many Christians believe God did create the world and the iniverse but through the big bang and evolution. So therefore they are not denying him as the creator.
Chris P, says...
8:27pm Mon 17 Mar 08
Gladis Cheesepick, says...
8:47pm Mon 17 Mar 08
Allsorts wrote:Loads of wars which have nothing to do with religion
Voice of reason wrote: Hmm, religion - Isn't that what's started every war in the world?Yep, started and kept the momentum going in any war that I can think of!
Plaggy Terry, Classic Cnuts says...
8:56pm Mon 17 Mar 08
ex-con, york says...
11:30pm Mon 17 Mar 08
franky, york says...
11:49pm Mon 17 Mar 08
HOBBIT, at work says...
8:45am Tue 18 Mar 08
Plaggy Terry wrote:Terry, how dare you, I cant believe your dissing me, thats the last time I come and get a hoxton fin from you!!
Hobbit was wrong,most of you others were right I suspect you were all daft for falling for her goading its perfectly clear to me she came on this posting today to try and wind you all up alas it worked she got a response. Best way to get a response out of a monkey is to throw peanuts at it.her bein the monkey not the organ grinder. case closed you are all dismissed.
Elizabeth, york says...
9:26am Tue 18 Mar 08
ChrisYork born&bred, YORK says...
9:56am Tue 18 Mar 08
el_ron, london says...
9:57am Tue 18 Mar 08
Ghost in the machine, Trapped in cyber space says...
10:09am Tue 18 Mar 08
AdmiralN wrote:Its still there, ticking over as normal.
Posted by: Cyber-Dyne systems model 101, The future on 3:36pm todayWhat happened to the other place?
AdmiralN, York Centre says...
10:34am Tue 18 Mar 08
Ghost in the machine wrote:I cant access it, i just get a host not found error message!
AdmiralN wrote:Its still there, ticking over as normal. Wondered where you'd gone???Posted by: Cyber-Dyne systems model 101, The future on 3:36pm todayWhat happened to the other place?
TitsMcGee, Selby says...
11:01am Tue 18 Mar 08
Chris P wrote:Bit judgemental of all people from yorkshire don't you think? Might not be the brightest but at least they're not pompus c***s who get pleasure from intelectually overpowering people (or trying to).
I suspect the board designers thought people may be smart enough not avoid quoting multiple quotes. Once again the people of yorkshire are overestimated!!
el_ron, london says...
11:11am Tue 18 Mar 08
Chris P wrote:Being a softwarde developer, i think you're wrong. the reason the board designers let this happen is because they were lazy and wanted to get back to their hookers and blow
I suspect the board designers thought people may be smart enough not avoid quoting multiple quotes. Once again the people of yorkshire are overestimated!!
Voice of reason, York says...
12:39pm Tue 18 Mar 08
Being a softwarde developer, i think you're wrong. the reason the board designers let this happen is because they were lazy and wanted to get back to their hookers and blow
el_ron, london says...
4:54pm Tue 18 Mar 08
Voice of reason wrote:OOh aren't you smart, have a medal. My point is that it was not an intentional addition the the software, it is a bug, therefore the fault lies with the developers. not that any of this is really relevant to scientology
Being a softwarde developer, i think you're wrong. the reason the board designers let this happen is because they were lazy and wanted to get back to their hookers and blowQuoting the last post (and not every other one associated with it) is not exactly rocket-science. Oooh look, i've managed it all by myself! Just highlight the last one, don't just click on "Quote". Bingo!
TitsMcGee, Selby says...
12:23pm Wed 19 Mar 08
ex-con wrote:I would punch you in the face then throw a bible at you!!
none of you lot no nowt about nothng. i run the church in question, its up to the individual to make up there own mind, what would you lots say if i protested out side a church of england
Chris P, says...
10:29pm Wed 19 Mar 08
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Captain Jack Sparrow, Strensall says...
10:08am Mon 17 Mar 08
The protesters would stand better chance of action if they claimed it was the church of 'Foie Gras'. The council would be up in arms then.