How much Christianity is hidden in British society?
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As Lent starts, the debate over secularism v cultural Christianity is raging. But just how much of British culture is inspired by religion, asks Stephen Tomkins.
I don't know why I thought David [from the Jewish King] would like this. :-D
Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done. Drink. Get drunk. Fall over - P O'H OK, I will win to day or my name isn't Ethel Crudacre! - DD Ethel Crudacre I cannot live by bread alone. Bacon and ketchup are needed as well. - Trollslayer Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb - they're often *students*, for heaven's sake - Terry Pratchett
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As Lent starts, the debate over secularism v cultural Christianity is raging. But just how much of British culture is inspired by religion, asks Stephen Tomkins.
I don't know why I thought David [from the Jewish King] would like this. :-D
Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done. Drink. Get drunk. Fall over - P O'H OK, I will win to day or my name isn't Ethel Crudacre! - DD Ethel Crudacre I cannot live by bread alone. Bacon and ketchup are needed as well. - Trollslayer Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb - they're often *students*, for heaven's sake - Terry Pratchett
Nagy Vilmos wrote:
just how much of British culture is inspired by religion
Alot. Friday and Saturday night is a kind of living Valhalla. You get drunk, get into a fight with your mates, then recover the next day in order to repeat the whole thing the next weekend. :)
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Nagy Vilmos wrote:
just how much of British culture is inspired by religion
Alot. Friday and Saturday night is a kind of living Valhalla. You get drunk, get into a fight with your mates, then recover the next day in order to repeat the whole thing the next weekend. :)
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Erudite_Eric wrote:
in order to repeat the whole thing the next weekend the end of the world
He does know that it will end some day and then he will be expected to put that training to good use in a final battle? Very much one last big weekend, together with all the honorable warriors of all times?
I'm invincible, I can't be vinced
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Nagy Vilmos wrote:
just how much of British culture is inspired by religion
Alot. Friday and Saturday night is a kind of living Valhalla. You get drunk, get into a fight with your mates, then recover the next day in order to repeat the whole thing the next weekend. :)
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I miss Newcastle.
Sort of a cross between Lawrence of Arabia and Dilbert.[^]
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I miss Newcastle.
Sort of a cross between Lawrence of Arabia and Dilbert.[^]
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A Dead ringer for Kate Winslett[^]--------------------------------- I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC Link[^] English League Tables - Live
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--------------------------------- I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC Link[^] English League Tables - Live
I searched for Miss Luton. I got a horse[^]
Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done. Drink. Get drunk. Fall over - P O'H OK, I will win to day or my name isn't Ethel Crudacre! - DD Ethel Crudacre I cannot live by bread alone. Bacon and ketchup are needed as well. - Trollslayer Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb - they're often *students*, for heaven's sake - Terry Pratchett
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I searched for Miss Luton. I got a horse[^]
Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done. Drink. Get drunk. Fall over - P O'H OK, I will win to day or my name isn't Ethel Crudacre! - DD Ethel Crudacre I cannot live by bread alone. Bacon and ketchup are needed as well. - Trollslayer Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb - they're often *students*, for heaven's sake - Terry Pratchett
That's against The Rules of Luton![^]
--------------------------------- I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave CCC Link[^] English League Tables - Live
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I miss Newcastle.
Sort of a cross between Lawrence of Arabia and Dilbert.[^]
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A Dead ringer for Kate Winslett[^]Not for much longer mate.
*pre-emptive celebratory nipple tassle jiggle* - Sean Ewington
"Mind bleach! Send me mind bleach!" - Nagy Vilmos
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As Lent starts, the debate over secularism v cultural Christianity is raging. But just how much of British culture is inspired by religion, asks Stephen Tomkins.
I don't know why I thought David [from the Jewish King] would like this. :-D
Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done. Drink. Get drunk. Fall over - P O'H OK, I will win to day or my name isn't Ethel Crudacre! - DD Ethel Crudacre I cannot live by bread alone. Bacon and ketchup are needed as well. - Trollslayer Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb - they're often *students*, for heaven's sake - Terry Pratchett
Depends on which religion you're picking: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kopimists[^] :-D
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I miss Newcastle.
Sort of a cross between Lawrence of Arabia and Dilbert.[^]
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A Dead ringer for Kate Winslett[^]