Isn't It Stange ... But True?

[gWaPito]

I haven't been offended by your thread Arthur, though wasn't particularly interested in it? So don't feel bad about it.
We have to remember, that probably 50%?? of the forum is religious.

When I spent time in the Philippines, we used to go to church most sundays, stand outside because it was packed. I wasn't interested in the service, just used to enjoy watching the food & flower vendors, setting up, for when the congregation departed. I went because of my wifes beliefs & her sister, who was staying with us.

However, I always think of churches, as a place of great beauty & they instill a sense of calm in me. For me, this has nothing to do with any proof or disproof of God.

Likewise, we went & lit candles, for our departed loved ones on All Souls, or All Saints day can't remember which day oops!...& that was a very moving experience...will never forget that.

When my neighbour died suddenly, back in january aged 46, well over 200 people attended his funeral. He was always very popular. He had a Humanist service & lovely it was too, but it was almost religious, in feeling & the sense of everyone coming together.

This is why I know I can draw some comfort, from religion, without having to have any set beliefs, or proof of anything.

Well put Mr Bristol, that is my understanding as well

[sparky]

Not really, they are not doing these things as per the preachings of the original manuscripts which are preach peace. It is man that uses religion as an excuse for murder, the original religious manuscripts do not preach that people murder.

man invented religion so it can be used to whatever purpose they need it to- therin lies the problem

[aposhark]

well this forum will always contain something related to religion no matter what we do..most females here are Catholic or have religion..most would say "just keep on praying to God" or "we'll include u to our prayers" and the likes whenever there's someone experiencing a bad situation..all we have to do is to respect everyone else's beliefs, opinions, etc. to avoid such debates esp. about religion..

I think Filipinas should know that the country (UK) they could be living in one day does not have the same religious emphasis that the Philippines has.
Some Filipinas may have religious boyfriends/husbands in the UK but chances are most won't.
I agree with you when you say we should avoid religion here; this was and always is, my point also.

[aposhark]

i get the feeling you enjoy doing so

If religion wasn't brought up, I could quite happily concentrate on more important things.
I hope you can hear this penny dropping soon

[Arthur Little]

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I agree with you when you say we should avoid religion here; this was and always is, my point also.

... I think if you re-read her post, you'll find that Rayna was saying we should avoid SUCH DEBATES about religion.

[bornatbirth]

so we can debate everything except religion next we should stop free speech

[gWaPito]

well this forum will always contain something related to religion no matter what we do..most females here are Catholic or have religion..most would say "just keep on praying to God" or "we'll include u to our prayers" and the likes whenever there's someone experiencing a bad situation..all we have to do is to respect everyone else's beliefs, opinions, etc. to avoid such debates esp. about religion..

Unless you live in apo's house..you can have your own opinion dear wife, as long as I agree with it.

[raynaputi]

... I think if you re-read her post, you'll find that Rayna was saying we should avoid SUCH DEBATES about religion.

haha..i was just about to say that Arthur! Man ur fast!

[bornatbirth]

If religion wasn't brought up, I could quite happily concentrate on more important things.
I hope you can hear this penny dropping soon

at last we agree on something, do you reply to every thread posted on this forum, just dont reply

btw you remind me of drunk brother

[aposhark]

... I think if you re-read her post, you'll find that Rayna was saying we should avoid SUCH DEBATES about religion.

If people did not bring up religion on this forum Arthur, there would be less debates.
It is quite simple.

[gWaPito]

I think Filipinas should know that the country (UK) they could be living in one day does not have the same religious emphasis that the Philippines has.
Some Filipinas may have religious boyfriends/husbands in the UK but chances are most won't.
I agree with you when you say we should avoid religion here; this was and always is, my point also.

You say most husbands from the UK are not into religion who are married to filipina's, ummm
Where is your proof?......I'm waiting................

One more thing. A lot of big words are being used! I got to keep getting out my wife's English dictionary so goodness know what the 2,500 guests make of it.

[raynaputi]

so we can debate everything except religion next we should stop free speech

haha..hey bab..i didnt mean it that way..no one will ever win in debates about religion so why waste ur time eh? Religion really has great conflicts to each of us..and unless one accepts another's beliefs about this and change his/her views to favor the other, debates will never stop..so just avoid the debates to lessen the conflicts

[aposhark]

so we can debate everything except religion next we should stop free speech

We can debate religion, but people should not get upset if the comments that are posted by atheists do not gel with their own.

[sparky]

We can debate religion, but people should not get upset if the comments that are posted by atheists do not gel with their own.

[aposhark]

at last we agree on something, do you reply to every thread posted on this forum, just dont reply

btw you remind me of drunk brother

I reply to religious comments as a forum should have balance.
I see you dislike posting threads about religion also

[aposhark]

Unless you live in apo's house..you can have your own opinion dear wife, as long as I agree with it.

[gWaPito]

I thought so

[gWaPito]

We can debate religion, but people should not get upset if the comments that are posted by atheists do not gel with their own.

Hold on a minute..it was you who said it was 'fairy tales'. We were not talking about non-believers.
It was you who said 'prove it, Im waiting'.
Arthur and I were gelling quite nicely until you put your penith worth in. your's was not the subject.

[aposhark]

You say most husbands from the UK are not into religion who are married to filipina's, ummm
Where is your proof?......I'm waiting................

One more thing. A lot of big words are being used! I got to keep getting out my wife's English dictionary so goodness know what the 2,500 guests make of it.

As religion is on the wane in the UK, I think it is fair to point out that most Filipinas will have a completely different perspective on religion when they arrive here.
I can only presume that men who meet their future wives will not have the same brainwashing as the church has enjoyed in the Philippines.
AND don't get me started on Priests and condoms there

[aposhark]

I thought so

I posted in a previous thread that my wife and I don't discuss religion.
She very seldom went to church in the Philippines and doesn't want to go in England either.
We are in agreement about this in every way. I have often offered to take her there and collect her when it is over, but she doesn't want to get involved in chismiss.
I posted laughs because you made me laugh

[aposhark]

Hold on a minute..it was you who said it was 'fairy tales'. We were not talking about non-believers.
It was you who said 'prove it, Im waiting'.
Arthur and I were gelling quite nicely until you put your penith worth in. your's was not the subject.

I think you are losing the etiquette of posting and which post was typed by whom. Re-read post #104 by bornatbirth to see why I replied to his comment. Shheeeeesh Get a grip man, pull yourself to pieces

[bornatbirth]

We can debate religion, but people should not get upset if the comments that are posted by atheists do not gel with their own.

i dislike the fact your telling myself and others what they can discuss.

now im thinking you are my brother and on the wind up

btw last sunday i went to church with my wife, after we had Kfc and watched sex and the city 2, then we went home and made love

apo and sparky should try it, your missing out

[Arthur Little]

AND don't get me started on Priests and condoms there

Never knew priests wore them! How about we call a truce ... or, better still, have a "ceasefire"? Oops ... there goes my latest ... I'd been about to suggest we [dare I mention the "word"?] "resurrect" the two previous threads on the theme of ... ... 'farting'. Now there's something that EVERYONE does ... it's "inescapable" ... sorry, no ... the "air" escapes; ... unavoidable! Of course, members might feel there's been enough "hot air" already!

[bornatbirth]

always the dipolmat

[aposhark]

i dislike the fact your telling myself and others what they can discuss.

now im thinking you are my brother and on the wind up

btw last sunday i went to church with my wife, after we had Kfc and watched sex and the city 2, then we went home and made love

apo and sparky should try it, your missing out

I did not tell you what you can discuss, how could anyone do that? I just said that if you continue with religious ideas, you surely would expect counter-arguments, wouldn't you?

I don't think sparky would be interested in a date with me, let alone getting it on together after a chick-flick and a burger.
(I would at least buy him some smoked salmon followed by a nice seductive glass of wine.)
We could then have a tete-a-tete about the merits of free thinking as we try to keep our beautiful jealous Filipinas at bay.

On second thoughts.............

[Arthur Little]

apo and sparky should try it, your missing out

... you mean the "finger-lickin', Kentucky Fried Chicken"?

[sparky]

... you mean the "finger-lickin', Kentucky Fried Chicken"?

chancce would be a fine thing- roll on the end of the month

[sparky]

I did not tell you what you can discuss, how could anyone do that? I just said that if you continue with religious ideas, you surely would expect counter-arguments, wouldn't you?

I don't think sparky would be interested in a date with me, let alone getting it on together after a chick-flick and a burger.
(I would at least buy him some smoked salmon followed by a nice seductive glass of wine.)
We could then have a tete-a-tete about the merits of free thinking as we try to keep our beautiful jealous Filipinas at bay.

On second thoughts.............

you sweet talking devil you

[bornatbirth]

its KFC now, they dropped the kentucky fried chicken

[Arthur Little]

its KFC now, they dropped the kentucky fried chicken

... just gave its full [original] title so's it would rhyme ... and tie-in with my remark!