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Offline Uncle Mort

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Re: Religious ceremonies
« Reply #15 on: September 17, 2009, 09:45:03 AM »
They probably use a bit of "Hell and Damnation" as well.
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Re: Religious ceremonies
« Reply #16 on: September 17, 2009, 09:46:31 AM »
Well religion has its uses in that respect  eveilgrin:
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Re: Religious ceremonies
« Reply #17 on: September 17, 2009, 09:47:02 AM »
You may be an atheist and The Boy may well decide to be one when he matures but to be able to make that choice he does need to be given the opportunity to see religion at work. Until he fully understands all sides of the argument he cannot make an informed choice.

IMHO parenting is all about providing opportunities and information ~ not just telling them one side of the story and expecting them to follow your lead.

In the meantime hearing a prayer or two and joining in some rousing hymn singing will do neither you nor him any harm at all. Kids love a bit of a pantomime and I know The Boy likes to sing. The Roman Church certainly provides enough smoke and mirrors to entertain children and whether you agree with the church or not you have to admit they do have some jolly good songs ~ even my two little scruffs like that bit of church going, though they draw the line at doing any readings because that smacks of performing.
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Re: Religious ceremonies
« Reply #18 on: September 17, 2009, 09:48:11 AM »
The Boy loves performing  noooo:

And it's CofE so Mrs Nick may have to take garlic or some bits of old bone or summat
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Re: Religious ceremonies
« Reply #19 on: September 17, 2009, 09:48:55 AM »
I wasn't only talking about the skool.

As her RS (we used to call it RK and then they changed it to RE and now it seems to be RS) lessons progressed the THW has been CoE, RC, Bhuddist, Hindu, Pacifist, Agnostic etc etc. It is going to be taught at school no matter what.

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Re: Religious ceremonies
« Reply #20 on: September 17, 2009, 09:50:17 AM »
I am waiting to use the word thurible in the Word Association thread  angel1
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Re: Religious ceremonies
« Reply #21 on: September 17, 2009, 09:57:46 AM »
Go right ahead
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Re: Religious ceremonies
« Reply #22 on: September 17, 2009, 09:58:04 AM »
Quote from: Snoopy on September 17, 2009, 09:47:02 AM
You may be an atheist and The Boy may well decide to be one when he matures but to be able to make that choice he does need to be given the opportunity to see religion at work. Until he fully understands all sides of the argument he cannot make an informed choice.

IMHO parenting is all about providing opportunities and information ~ not just telling them one side of the story and expecting them to follow your lead.

In the meantime hearing a prayer or two and joining in some rousing hymn singing will do neither you nor him any harm at all. Kids love a bit of a pantomime and I know The Boy likes to sing. The Roman Church certainly provides enough smoke and mirrors to entertain children and whether you agree with the church or not you have to admit they do have some jolly good songs ~ even my two little scruffs like that bit of church going, though they draw the line at doing any readings because that smacks of performing.
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Re: Religious ceremonies
« Reply #23 on: September 17, 2009, 09:59:14 AM »
Quote from: Pastis on September 17, 2009, 09:50:17 AM
I am waiting to use the word thurible in the Word Association thread  angel1

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Re: Religious ceremonies
« Reply #24 on: September 17, 2009, 04:53:34 PM »
I feel inclined to add that despite the abominable slaughter, degradation and subjugation meted out in the name of religion it has also fostered, inspired and produced the most incredibly beautiful music. How ironic  rubschin:
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Re: Religious ceremonies
« Reply #25 on: September 17, 2009, 11:47:25 PM »
Quote from: Pastis on September 17, 2009, 04:53:34 PM
I feel inclined to add that despite the abominable slaughter, degradation and subjugation meted out in the name of religion it has also fostered, inspired and produced the most incredibly beautiful music. How ironic  rubschin:

Democracy is exactly the same.

Except the bit about the music.
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