Thread: Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster

Much thought has been put into the teachings of the flying spaghetti monster. There is now even a book on the subject. It's resulting in a growing number of followers, I'm told!

Next group buy... anyone?

I think this is a rather offensive posting and is quite uncalled for.

To say that 'a few members of this forum have felt the need to force their personal religious beliefs on us' is really stretching the truth. Where a religious viewpoint has been expressed at all it has been done in a low key and non offensive way. Religion is as much a part of life as anything else, and should be a part of discussions on a forum where appropriate.

You are just as entitled to your point of view Ben, but in my opinion you are not entitled to deliberately offend others. Perhaps, lie others who have made comments on religious issues, you could also do so in the same way.

Willem

Bless you, my children. Send donations direct to my Suncorp account to ensure your salvation and to continue the good works of the FSM Church. Donations in five figures (US dollars only) will ensure you a place in my Heaven.

Originally Posted by willem

I think this is a rather offensive posting and is quite uncalled for.

To say that 'a few members of this forum have felt the need to force their personal religious beliefs on us' is really stretching the truth. Where a religious viewpoint has been expressed at all it has been done in a low key and non offensive way. Religion is as much a part of life as anything else, and should be a part of discussions on a forum where appropriate.

You are just as entitled to your point of view Ben, but in my opinion you are not entitled to deliberately offend others. Perhaps, lie others who have made comments on religious issues, you could also do so in the same way.

Willem

Couldn't agree less Willem. LR has zippo to do with religion. Go and godbother somewhere else.

Goes for anyone who wants to argue who's imaginary friend is best !

I come here for LR news and views and to chat with people who share a common interest in the marque !

I wonder what Professor Jeffery Dawkins would have to say about all this.

Originally Posted by martinozcmax

Couldn't agree less Willem. LR has zippo to do with religion. Go and godbother somewhere else.

Goes for anyone who wants to argue who's imaginary friend is best !

I come here for LR news and views and to chat with people who share a common interest in the marque !

G'day Martin,

Fair go! This section on the forum is entitled 'General chat' and is described as 'Almost anything goes, have a look and drop in a few lines. Think of it as a campfire chat with the kids around.' As long as we are courteous and considerate of others, why should religion not be a part of the discussion? In this section we discuss just about anything else. Religion is just as much part of life as anything else and should be just as much part of the discussion.

We can have different points of view - but let us be considerate of other people's point of view!

Willem

Originally Posted by willem

G'day Martin,

Fair go! This section on the forum is entitled 'General chat' and is described as 'Almost anything goes, have a look and drop in a few lines. Think of it as a campfire chat with the kids around.' As long as we are courteous and considerate of others, why should religion not be a part of the discussion? In this section we discuss just about anything else. Religion is just as much part of life as anything else and should be just as much part of the discussion.

We can have different points of view - but let us be considerate of other people's point of view!

Willem

Don't agree, if you want to talk religion do it in your preferred church. 6.5 years in the Royal Navy taught me you don't discuss religion or politics. Too many people have too strong an opinion on them either way.

Join another forum for religion is my suggestion.

Originally Posted by willem

I think this is a rather offensive posting and is quite uncalled for.

To say that 'a few members of this forum have felt the need to force their personal religious beliefs on us' is really stretching the truth. Where a religious viewpoint has been expressed at all it has been done in a low key and non offensive way. Religion is as much a part of life as anything else, and should be a part of discussions on a forum where appropriate.

You are just as entitled to your point of view Ben, but in my opinion you are not entitled to deliberately offend others. Perhaps, lie others who have made comments on religious issues, you could also do so in the same way.

Willem

My post was intended to be lighthearted, and not having a go at anyone in particular.

However - since you have decided it is directed at you...

I know several people on here who have deep religious belief and or work for religious groups. However you would not know it from their posts on here. I am deeply respectful of their right to believe whatever they choose.

However I have no respect for people who feel the need to preach their particular monotheistic beliefs on others.