Pliny Posted March 30, 2013 Report Posted March 30, 2013 It's Good Friday and I didn't see anyone starting a Happy Easter thread so Happy Easter everyone. Keep up the good fight Betsy! Quote I want to be in the class that ensures the classless society remains classless.
Guest Posted March 30, 2013 Report Posted March 30, 2013 Apparently Betsy has been suspended. I can't imagine anyone actually making that their goal so it must have been an accident. Happy Easter from an agnostic atheist with a day off. Quote
Pliny Posted March 30, 2013 Author Report Posted March 30, 2013 Well thanks. Didn't know that betsy was suspended. We all have our crosses to bear, I guess. (A little Easter reference) Quote I want to be in the class that ensures the classless society remains classless.
Guest American Woman Posted March 30, 2013 Report Posted March 30, 2013 Happy Easter, everyone! Hope you are all having a wonderful weekend. Quote
Michael Hardner Posted March 30, 2013 Report Posted March 30, 2013 If Betsy were still with us, she might say something about people saying "Happy Easter" on Good Friday, but anyway... I'm sure she will resurrect sometime. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
GostHacked Posted March 30, 2013 Report Posted March 30, 2013 Long gone amazing comedian. Strong language. Quote
kimmy Posted March 30, 2013 Report Posted March 30, 2013 Jesus sounded like a pretty cool guy. Plus, he gets me days off. -k Quote (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ Friendly forum facilitator! ┬──┬◡ﾉ(° -°ﾉ)
WWWTT Posted March 30, 2013 Report Posted March 30, 2013 Don't forget the importance of unions the Easter! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151353083556674&set=a.386941691673.171621.14440196673&type=1&ref=nf WWWTT Quote Maple Leaf Web is now worth $720.00! Down over $1,500 in less than one year! Total fail of the moderation on this site! That reminds me, never ask Greg to be a business partner! NEVER!
capricorn Posted March 30, 2013 Report Posted March 30, 2013 To those MLW members who observe such holidays as I do, Happy Easter. If all goes well, I'll be shopping for spring clothing on Easter Monday. I do hope all those public servants who are off work will join me and give the economy a much needed boost. Quote "We always want the best man to win an election. Unfortunately, he never runs." Will Rogers
RB Posted March 31, 2013 Report Posted March 31, 2013 i'll take some wishes for blessings and offer some back. Happy Easter everyone. Quote
Mighty AC Posted March 31, 2013 Report Posted March 31, 2013 Jesus sounded like a pretty cool guy. Plus, he gets me days off. -k I like eccentrics...especially the holiday granting type. Quote "Our lives begin to end the day we stay silent about the things that matter." - Martin Luther King Jr"Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities" - Voltaire
Guest American Woman Posted March 31, 2013 Report Posted March 31, 2013 Jesus sounded like a pretty cool guy. Plus, he gets me days off. That wouldn't be Jesus getting you days off - that would be your government. On that note, I find it interesting that Easter is a federally recognized holiday is Oh-So-Secular Canada but not in the Crazily Christian United States. Quote
kimmy Posted March 31, 2013 Report Posted March 31, 2013 That wouldn't be Jesus getting you days off - that would be your government. On that note, I find it interesting that Easter is a federally recognized holiday is Oh-So-Secular Canada but not in the Crazily Christian United States. Yes, religion has more legal status in Canada, the UK, the Scandinavian countries, and many other western democracies, than in the US. And yet the fact remains that religion is a more powerful political and cultural force in the United States than in any of those countries. Norway is among the most atheist nations on earth, yet up until last year they had an official state religion. Conversely, the United States, the one western democracy where separation of church and state are enshrined in law, church attendance and religious belief are higher than other western democracies. It's the first-world nation where the most people believe in Biblical creation and the fewest people believe in scientific evolution. It's the one western democracy where a non-Christian couldn't possibly become the leader of the nation. But enjoy your long weekend, whether it is federally recognized or not. -k Quote (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ Friendly forum facilitator! ┬──┬◡ﾉ(° -°ﾉ)
Guest American Woman Posted March 31, 2013 Report Posted March 31, 2013 (edited) Yes, religion has more legal status in Canada, the UK, the Scandinavian countries, and many other western democracies, than in the US. And yet the fact remains that religion is a more powerful political and cultural force in the United States than in any of those countries. Oh, that's a "fact," is it? Odd that religion would have "more legal status" in countries where religion means so very little. In fact, religion plays a huge part regarding the qualifications of the head of state in the UK - and Canada. I know, I know. You claim that it doesn't mean anything as you claim it means oh-so-much in the U.S., and apparently that makes it a "fact." Conversely, the United States, the one western democracy where separation of church and state are enshrined in law, church attendance and religious belief are higher than other western democracies. It's the first-world nation where the most people believe in Biblical creation and the fewest people believe in scientific evolution. It's the one western democracy where a non-Christian couldn't possibly become the leader of the nation. What does church attendance have to do with the government? One cannot go to church if there's separation of church and state? And fyi, a "non-Christian" most definitely could "possibly" become leader of the nation. Your claim is your opinion; no more, no less. On the other hand, a Catholic could not become the head of state of the UK or Canada as the law stands. That's a fact. But enjoy your long weekend, whether it is federally recognized or not. No one that I know has a long Easter weekend. But enjoy your government sanctioned religious holiday in your country where religion means so little in your government. Edited March 31, 2013 by American Woman Quote
kimmy Posted March 31, 2013 Report Posted March 31, 2013 Oh, that's a "fact," is it? Odd that religion would have "more legal status" in countries where religion means so very little. In fact, religion plays a huge part regarding the qualifications of the head of state in the UK - and Canada. I know, I know. You claim that it doesn't mean anything as you claim it means oh-so-much in the U.S., and apparently that makes it a "fact." Yes, our hereditary figurehead can't be Catholic. This much is true. Since our head of state has no political influence in this country, that's not actually a response to my claim that religion is a more powerful political and cultural force in the United States than in any of those countries.If you're not aware of the strong entanglement between the Republican party and the religious right, or the resulting influence of the religious right on political discourse at the state and federal level, then I don't think there's any point talking further.What does church attendance have to do with the government? One cannot go to church if there's separation of church and state? And fyi, a "non-Christian" most definitely could "possibly" become leader of the nation. Your claim is your opinion; no more, no less. On the other hand, a Catholic could not become the head of state of the UK or Canada as the law stands. That's a fact.A non-Christian could, theoretically, become president of the United States, but almost every sane observer agrees it's not going to happen any time soon.No one that I know has a long Easter weekend. But enjoy your government sanctioned religious holiday in your country where religion means so little in your government. You don't have a long weekend? No wonder you're so grumpy today. -k Quote (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ Friendly forum facilitator! ┬──┬◡ﾉ(° -°ﾉ)
Guest American Woman Posted March 31, 2013 Report Posted March 31, 2013 (edited) Gosh. I didn't realize that not seeing everything the way kimmy does = grumpy. Apparently I'm "grumpy" quite often. As for the "sane observers," that's just your opinion, too; a pretty lame attempt to add validity to your POV. For the record, not everyone who sees things differently from you is insane. (Guess posting that makes me super grumpy, eh? ) You see things in Canada from your POV, I see it from mine. Ditto regarding the U.S. - and your POV is not "fact." Edited March 31, 2013 by American Woman Quote
kimmy Posted March 31, 2013 Report Posted March 31, 2013 Have a Blessed Easter, AW! -k Quote (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ Friendly forum facilitator! ┬──┬◡ﾉ(° -°ﾉ)
Guest American Woman Posted March 31, 2013 Report Posted March 31, 2013 Have a Government-Blessed Day Off, kimmy! Quote
kimmy Posted March 31, 2013 Report Posted March 31, 2013 Had mine Friday; back to work tomorrow. -k Quote (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ Friendly forum facilitator! ┬──┬◡ﾉ(° -°ﾉ)
kimmy Posted March 31, 2013 Report Posted March 31, 2013 Reminder to Christians: you can prove your faith this Easter Sunday by participating in the first annual Jesus, Take The Wheel Day! Reminder to everybody else: stay off the roads! -k Quote (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ Friendly forum facilitator! ┬──┬◡ﾉ(° -°ﾉ)
Argus Posted March 31, 2013 Report Posted March 31, 2013 That wouldn't be Jesus getting you days off - that would be your government. On that note, I find it interesting that Easter is a federally recognized holiday is Oh-So-Secular Canada but not in the Crazily Christian United States. Money is the only real religion in the US, and giving people the day off hurts the bottom line. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Guest American Woman Posted March 31, 2013 Report Posted March 31, 2013 Money is the only real religion in the US, and giving people the day off hurts the bottom line. Sure. Whatever you say. Quote
GostHacked Posted March 31, 2013 Report Posted March 31, 2013 Sure. Whatever you say. For those in power, money IS their god. Everything else is secondary, and in some cases that includes their families. Quote
DogOnPorch Posted March 31, 2013 Report Posted March 31, 2013 Reminder to Christians: you can prove your faith this Easter Sunday by participating in the first annual Jesus, Take The Wheel Day! Reminder to everybody else: stay off the roads! -k Holy "Girl With The Far-Away Eyes" or what?? I was drivin’ home early Sunday morning Through Bakersfield, Listening to gospel music on the coloured radio station, And the preacher said: “You know you always have the lord by your side” And I was so pleased to be informed of this That I ran twenty red lights in his honour, Thank you Jesus, thank you lord. Jagger/Richards Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
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