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Slimebeast on 17 February 2012
Andrespetmonkey said:
Slimebeast said:
Andrespetmonkey said:
Slimebeast said:

I think the most interesting thing in this survey is how many non-religious people there are who still think Britain should be a Christian country. That is a good thing.

Hmm... what's your definition of a "christian country" and why is that a good thing?

A Christian country is where Christianity is the official religion and where Christianity is acknowledged as that country's heritage. Christianitys imprint on society doesn't have to be dramatic or profound but there should be some imprint (like preservation of Christian holidays, support and subsidies for Church activity and scholars, preservation of old churches and texts and so on). Also the fact that human values in the West are largely based on Christian morals should be acknowledged (not necessarily made a big deal out of, but ackowledged).

It's good because it is our historical heritage and our heritage is good because it gives our lives and culture meaning and bonds us together. It also is good because Christian morals are sound and weather some people like it or not these morals make the basis of societys values and laws (modern day humanism).

And I now breathe a sigh of relief. Thanks

lol what did you think I would say? That it's a Theocracy where Bible is the only law.



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Andrespetmonkey on 17 February 2012
Slimebeast said:
Andrespetmonkey said:
Slimebeast said:
Andrespetmonkey said:
Slimebeast said:

I think the most interesting thing in this survey is how many non-religious people there are who still think Britain should be a Christian country. That is a good thing.

Hmm... what's your definition of a "christian country" and why is that a good thing?

A Christian country is where Christianity is the official religion and where Christianity is acknowledged as that country's heritage. Christianitys imprint on society doesn't have to be dramatic or profound but there should be some imprint (like preservation of Christian holidays, support and subsidies for Church activity and scholars, preservation of old churches and texts and so on). Also the fact that human values in the West are largely based on Christian morals should be acknowledged (not necessarily made a big deal out of, but ackowledged).

It's good because it is our historical heritage and our heritage is good because it gives our lives and culture meaning and bonds us together. It also is good because Christian morals are sound and weather some people like it or not these morals make the basis of societys values and laws (modern day humanism).

And I now breathe a sigh of relief. Thanks

lol what did you think I would say? That it's a Theocracy where Bible is the only law.

Not so far from that to be honest. I've heard similar things once or twice.



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highwaystar101 on 17 February 2012

It's a difficult question whether Christianity is the state religion or not, there's no real answer. Britain (or the UK) is secular, but England (and Wales?) are Anglican. So does this mean Britain is secular, theocratic, or both?

As for whether it should be or not, I don't really have a problem as Christianity rarely, if ever, has any say in our politics. On top of that our head of state is also the governor of the CoE, so it may cause problems if we become fully secular anyway.

I think I'm fairly content in having a state religion, as long as it stays out of the running of the country.



welshbloke on 18 February 2012
IIIIITHE1IIIII said:
Andrespetmonkey said:
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That number is high but probably depends on what you consider religious, if religious is attending church reguarly then no I am not. If asked do I believe in Christina values Yes and am.

But not all of them, right? Pure christian's and the Bible is strictly against people being homo and/or believig in other religions.

I'm offensive and I find this christian.

I used to be christian, but then I took some common sense to the brain.





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LKJHGFDSA on 18 February 2012

I wonder how this goes for America.



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Dr.Grass on 20 February 2012
Andrespetmonkey said:
radishhead said:
I would say that many British would consider themselves "Christian" in the sense that they kind of believe in God, but are not willing to do prayer or go to church.

This ^

 

And the amount of dumb sluts, or to put it nicely, uneducated whores that go to my school and wear that damn crucifix around their neck and call themselves christian is ridiculous, I bet almost none of them have even read the bible or even know anything about christianity at all other than what they've learnt in RE. They just wear it as a fashion statement of somekind. Not that I'm christian or religious in any way, but the ignorance and stupidity of it just pisses me off.

Didn't know there were Christian teachings nestled away in the Resident Evil series. Seems a little strange to me.



Dr.Grass on 20 February 2012

not serious obviously. What the hell is RE!?



Seece on 20 February 2012
Dr.Grass said:

not serious obviously. What the hell is RE!?

Religious Education



 

Dr.Grass on 20 February 2012
Seece said:
Dr.Grass said:

not serious obviously. What the hell is RE!?

Religious Education


Aah ok.


I bet you loved it eh



Seece on 20 February 2012
Dr.Grass said:
Seece said:
Dr.Grass said:

not serious obviously. What the hell is RE!?

Religious Education


Aah ok.


I bet you loved it eh

I didn't mind it actually, I thought it utterly pointless so it was kinda like a free lesson. Most of my family were religious at the time and I never had anything against it (religion I mean)

Now though, I still believe it's utterly pointless and should be scraped in favour of teaching kids about finances and such, stuff kids need to knows these days growing up, rather than religion which the majority couldn't give a hoot about.