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[Jon the Hat]

I really can't see why religious studies is any less relevant than Philosophy, Sociology , Classical studies or Politics.

Life would be so much better for everyone if people just worried about their own life and let others get on with theirs.

But then we wouldn't need any of the above! How boring would that be??

[Houdini Logic]

I really can't see why religious studies is any less relevant than Philosophy, Sociology , Classical studies or Politics.

Life would be so much better for everyone if people just worried about their own life and let others get on with theirs.

Philosophy teaches you to open your mind, Religion teaches you to close it

[Dr The Singh]

Philosophy teaches you to open your mind, Religion teaches you to close it

Come on such blanket statements seem as those your with the closed mind and not those that are your remarks are intended for!!!

[Finnegan]

Philosophy teaches you to open your mind, Religion teaches you to close it

[Houdini Logic]

Come on such blanket statements seem as those your with the closed mind and not those that are your remarks are intended for!!!

Philosophy teaches you to open your mind come up with witty quotes, Religion teaches you to close it wear questionable frocks.

Any better?

[Webbo]

I think you need to consider the nature of religion; its' impact upon the legislative structures of countries and its' historical effects upon populations.

Sounds like a good subject to study.

This isn't a case of allowing others to believe as they wish or live their lives in a manner of their choosing. Their addiction to bullshit directly impacts on every member of the country through moral (ha!) dictat, use of tax revenue, education and the construction of law.

Doesn't affect me.

Life would not be better in the slightest if it is allowed to remain unquestioned and unchecked. From nussul to David Icke - they should all be held to account and ridiculed for their idiotic beliefs up and until the point that we can have a state legally separate from religion.

Nussul sits quite near me, he seems like a nice lad to me.He's got his beliefs, you've got yours and I've got mine. From what I've read of his posts he's not tried to convert anyone or attacked anyone for their beliefs. I really don't see the point of this aggressive posting.

[Dr The Singh]

Philosophy teaches you to open your mind come up with witty quotes, Religion teaches you to close it wear questionable frocks.

Any better?

if you saw me in my frock, you would want me!!

[Houdini Logic]

if you saw me in my frock, you would want me!!

I'd prefer your frock on my bedroom floor

[Guest Mee-9]

Really can't see the fuss why Daggers et al, should be arsed about NSSL's choice of what he wants to study.

Its his life, we don't criticise you for being a teacher (Even if this is true) and what other jobs people on this forum do.

If Ash wants to do this, good luck to the lad, theres nothing wrong with it.

Its his life, who are we to judge?

[BoneDog]

I thought Jesus got rid of the dinosaurs as they were a bit of a stumbling block.

Jesus was not involved in that part of history. The dinosaurs apparantly took one on the chin for the rest of us according to this 23,000 year old piece of cave art recently discovered in Peru.

So, in conclusion, the dinosaurs actually had real bravery just like Jesus. And they were just as kind hearted. Lovely stuff.

[Zingari]

i'm not sure here, but are people confusing religious studies with the study of theology ?

i thought that merely learning about different religions doesn't mean the recipient needs to believe them , but to try to put them in the context of the society from which they evolved

[BoneDog]

Philosophy teaches you to open your mind, Religion teaches you to close it

That's not true about religion closing your mind. Fair enough, some religious people end up with a closed mind but that's their problem and they are being influenced by the wrong people.

Some of the religious folk I know have the most open minds I've ever encountered and I used to hang around with a fair few of those old school tripper guys who have consumed a thousand Purple Oms. Great days Eddie, great days.

On a seperate note I'd just like to post a quote from the great man himself - "In the end we all realise that it's not really the end".

And that proves beyond doubt that all atheists are wrong and always will be, so it's not worth anyone replying 'cos I've already won according to my teacher.

[The Doctor]

On a seperate note I'd just like to post a quote from the great man himself - "In the end we all realise that it's not really the end".

And that proves beyond doubt that all atheists are wrong and always will be, so it's not worth anyone replying 'cos I've already won according to my teacher.

that quote makes no sense at all - the end will always be the end.

When you reach the last page of a book, another 300 pages don't suddenly appear after it.

anyway i think this abuse of asha's ridculous subject choice, which really is just an altered version of politics - studying historical bullshit rather than modern day bullshit, has gone on long enough. Let him study whatever rubbish he want's to.

[Asha]

Really can't see the fuss why Daggers et al, should be arsed about NSSL's choice of what he wants to study.

Its his life, we don't criticise you for being a teacher (Even if this is true) and what other jobs people on this forum do.

If Ash wants to do this, good luck to the lad, theres nothing wrong with it.

Its his life, who are we to judge?

You're right man.

Regarding the NSSL/NSLL....If it saves you any trouble, just call me Asha.

[Samilktray]

Jesus was not involved in that part of history. The dinosaurs apparantly took one on the chin for the rest of us according to this 23,000 year old piece of cave art recently discovered in Peru.

So, in conclusion, the dinosaurs actually had real bravery just like Jesus. And they were just as kind hearted. Lovely stuff.

[Fosse Boy]

Really can't see the fuss why Daggers et al, should be arsed about NSSL's choice of what he wants to study.

Its his life, we don't criticise you for being a teacher (Even if this is true) and what other jobs people on this forum do.

If Ash wants to do this, good luck to the lad, theres nothing wrong with it.

Its his life, who are we to judge?

This whole debate would never have started if he hadn't started judging other people because of their job.

[BoneDog]

that quote makes no sense at all - the end will always be the end.

When you reach the last page of a book, another 300 pages don't suddenly appear after it.

My teacher, Barry, would be very disappointed with this response in his class.

I think the end in this case means the end of our current physical life.

[BoneDog]

Getting back on track, I've had loads of different jobs and earned over £350,000 in about 17 years and I never went to university.

If I hadn't of been a squandering bugger I could have had quite a luxurious life by now.

So the moral of the story is, whether you go to university or not don't squander your money. By all means, feel free to party some of it away but make sure you save some for a rainy day. Hmmmm-kay.

Hallelujah.

[Houdini Logic]

On a seperate note I'd just like to post a quote from the great man himself - "In the end we all realise that it's not really the end".

And that proves beyond doubt that all atheists are wrong and always will be, so it's not worth anyone replying 'cos I've already won according to my teacher.

You live your life by your quotes and I'll live my life by mine

''Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too?''

[BoneDog]

I like that quote.

I've never believed in fairies and I also love looking at a beautiful garden. Plants are awesome and every year I tend to mine and grow new ones whilst pondering the complexities of a tomato seed as I listen to a bit of Wham in the greenhouse.

[Asha]

This whole debate would never have started if he hadn't started judging other people because of their job.

No, it would have just been a one-sided "religion is shit " onslaught.

[FoxyPV]

bollox

[Guest BlueBrett]

You live your life by your quotes and I'll live my life by mine

''Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too?''

That quote misses the point entirely. It was intended to criticise religion and champion science but how on earth is taking things at face value and asking no questions the least bit scientific? Religious people don't really try to see things that aren't there they just want an explanation for the things that definitely are, which is the same spirit which drives most scientific enquiry. For most intelligent people, religious or otherwise, it really isn't enough to see that a garden is beautiful. They want to know how the garden came about, what makes us think it is beautiful and a whole lot more besides.

[James.]

I think you need to consider the nature of religion; its' impact upon the legislative structures of countries and its' historical effects upon populations.

Sounds like a good subject to study.

Exactly.

Philosophy teaches you to open your mind, Religion teaches you to close it

Studying religion doesn't though. How can anyone criticise something they know fvck all about? Again, seems like a good subject to study...

i'm not sure here, but are people confusing religious studies with the study of theology ?

i thought that merely learning about different religions doesn't mean the recipient needs to believe them , but to try to put them in the context of the society from which they evolved

I'm quite confused how people can't or don't want to make this quite simple distinction.

[Finnegan]

I don't think Daggers is in any way confused about what Religious Studies is, I just think he feels strongly enough about religion to see that it's study still serves to perpetuate it's existence which is something he's morally opposed to.