Zingari Posted 14 December 2010 Posted 14 December 2010 Proof of the existence of Nephilim if that's not enough to make you want to study the bible and stuff , then i don't know what is http://momento24.com/en/2010/12/11/giant-human-bones-found-in-greece/
James. Posted 14 December 2010 Posted 14 December 2010 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. My mistake, I didn't realise all we needed to do to get rid of religion was to stop people from studying it. Do you reckon if we stop teaching French in school we can get rid of the French? If so I'm all for it.
Zingari Posted 14 December 2010 Posted 14 December 2010 i'm an atheist and i think religious studies and the philosophy of religion ( as opposed to religious philosophy ) is as fascinating a subject as any
Finnegan Posted 14 December 2010 Posted 14 December 2010 My mistake, I didn't realise all we needed to do to get rid of religion was to stop people from studying it. Do you reckon if we stop teaching French in school we can get rid of the French? If so I'm all for it. History dictates that outlawing the teaching of a language in the school system is a very good way of working towards it's eradication, yes. You could consult Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg or it's Gaelige equivelant to discuss it with someone more knowledgeable than I. That said I appreciate that's more a weakness in your analogy than your point, one I don't strictly disagree with (I'm largely on the fence on the overall issue.) But in regards Daggers, not that he needs my defence, I would suggest that there's a difference between being opposed to the teaching of something for moral reasons and the belief that ceasing teaching it would get rid of it. Ugh, I type like a moron at seven am.
James. Posted 14 December 2010 Posted 14 December 2010 History dictates that outlawing the teaching of a language in the school system is a very good way of working towards it's eradication, yes. You could consult Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg or it's Gaelige equivelant to consult someone more knowledgeable than I. That said I appreciate that's more a weakness in your analogy than your point, one I don't strictly disagree with (I'm largely on the fence on the overall issue.) But in regards Daggers, not that he needs my defence, I would suggest that there's a difference between being opposed to the teaching of something for moral reasons and the belief that ceasing teaching it would get rid of it. Funnily enough I did think of Wales when I wrote that analogy (probably because I was replying to your post!) but the thought of getting rid of the French was too appealing to think of another one (maybe terrorism is another though - should we stop studying that because it has a bad effect on the world?) Your defence of Daggers is fair enough. I guess what this comes down to is that people like me, Zingari, Webbo, etc have a different moral compass to Daggers, etc when it comes to religion. I see no moral issue in teaching religious studies.
Finnegan Posted 14 December 2010 Posted 14 December 2010 Yeah, we all have our bugbears, religion is obviously something Daggers feels passionately about. I don't disagree with the crux of his argument, mind. I just suppose I'm hugely more moderate on the issue. Though I do feel the need to add, a girl (agnostic) I used to be close to was obsessed with RE/RS throughout her A-Levels and I did poke fun when she announced she was going to do it at uni (mostly because, though I'd never tell her, she's very, very bright and could have excelled at something more academically credible.) She, rightfully, ignored my jibes and followed her own desire and about nine months later had dropped out citing that it was a complete waste of time and she'd hated it.
Zingari Posted 14 December 2010 Posted 14 December 2010 the revelation that finners once had a girlfriend is enough to make me believe in a divine presence working in mysterious ways
Finnegan Posted 14 December 2010 Posted 14 December 2010 the revelation that finners once had a girlfriend is enough to make me believe in a divine presence working in mysterious ways Apparently there's a whole body of girls that find skinny and mildly femme attractive.
Jon the Hat Posted 14 December 2010 Posted 14 December 2010 Apparently there's a whole body of girls that find skinny and mildly femme attractive. They will grow out of it.
Zingari Posted 14 December 2010 Posted 14 December 2010 They will grow out of it. they're probably Jedward fans now
Finnegan Posted 14 December 2010 Posted 14 December 2010 They will grow out of it. The generation beneath them will just be coming through by then /Daggers.
Dr The Singh Posted 14 December 2010 Posted 14 December 2010 the revelation that finners once had a girlfriend is enough to make me believe in a divine presence working in mysterious ways Me being married is another one, that's the only reason why i'm religious!!
Finnegan Posted 14 December 2010 Posted 14 December 2010 Dont tell Poynton Blue. Mind you, I'd at least wait til she was 18.
Zingari Posted 14 December 2010 Posted 14 December 2010 Me being married is another one, that's the only reason why i'm religious!! You wouldn't catch me stooping so low as to use religious customs to snare myself a bride !! Not when a holiday in Thailand and the promise of a pretty burgundy coloured passport works just as well
skinnydipper Posted 14 December 2010 Posted 14 December 2010 Yeah, we all have our bugbears, religion is obviously something Daggers feels passionately about. I don't disagree with the crux of his argument, mind. I just suppose I'm hugely more moderate on the issue. Though I do feel the need to add, a girl (agnostic) I used to be close to was obsessed with RE/RS throughout her A-Levels and I did poke fun when she announced she was going to do it at uni (mostly because, though I'd never tell her, she's very, very bright and could have excelled at something more academically credible.) She, rightfully, ignored my jibes and followed her own desire and about nine months later had dropped out citing that it was a complete waste of time and she'd hated it. the revelation that finners once had a girlfriend is enough to make me believe in a divine presence working in mysterious ways I'd just assumed it was someone he used to stalk
Finnegan Posted 14 December 2010 Posted 14 December 2010 Not my style. I lack the drive and determination to stalk. I should ask Ted n Tom for tips.
skinnydipper Posted 14 December 2010 Posted 14 December 2010 Not my style. I lack the drive and determination to stalk. I should ask Ted n Tom for tips. More like you're spending too much time on here! BTW, who are Ted n Tom?
The Doctor Posted 14 December 2010 Posted 14 December 2010 More like you're spending too much time on here! because he's stalking someone on here perhaps?
Daggers Posted 14 December 2010 Posted 14 December 2010 Anyway, disabled students - taking the piss with their wheels and shit or what.
skinnydipper Posted 14 December 2010 Posted 14 December 2010 because he's stalking someone on here perhaps?
Finnegan Posted 14 December 2010 Posted 14 December 2010 More like you're spending too much time on here! BTW, who are Ted n Tom? Probably. But if you had my job you'd be on here a lot n'all.
skinnydipper Posted 14 December 2010 Posted 14 December 2010 Probably. But if you had my job you'd be on here a lot n'all. I don't know whether to envy you or pity you Let's have another "Foxestalk ain't wot it used to be" thread
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