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Tim

Sep 08, 2001, 10:57 AM

This past week the Catholic Archbishop of Westminster sy=tated that Christianity had been all but vanquished in the UK.
It brings to mind John's quote that "Christianity will go. it will vanish and shrink."

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Sep 08, 2001, 03:19 PM

Nothing lasts forever after all.

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mindgames

Sep 08, 2001, 04:52 PM

Well, that's too bad. Now all of their lovely and humongous churches are of no use.

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darkhorse

Sep 08, 2001, 08:09 PM

Well I'm catholic and of course that hurts... But the main thing about John stating something that was clearly viewed by the rest of the world is really something worth noting.

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bearkat77

Sep 08, 2001, 10:31 PM

Being a Catholic too, this is some sad news.

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Sep 09, 2001, 09:35 AM

Gooooooooo Orthodox! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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bearkat77

Sep 09, 2001, 08:59 PM

Greek, Roman or Russian?

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**DONOTDELETE**

Sep 09, 2001, 10:50 PM

Jesus is cool.

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bearkat77

Sep 09, 2001, 10:54 PM

http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/jesus.gif is just alright by me. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

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JCB410

Sep 09, 2001, 11:05 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By bearkat77:
http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/jesus.gif is just alright by me. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I can dig it!--(as Shaft would
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Sep 10, 2001, 06:53 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By bearkat77:
Greek, Roman or Russian?

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Serbian. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/wink2.gif

Though I have family who are Catholics too (I went to a Catholic school myself for 7 years).

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**DONOTDELETE**

Sep 10, 2001, 11:44 AM

I went to a Catholic church too, until I was about 10 or 11. Did you make your First Communion, Boris?

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Sep 10, 2001, 03:38 PM

No I did not, you?

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joe

Sep 10, 2001, 04:01 PM

i was raised Catholic, but being a spiritual being is bigger than any religion!
love your fellow man is the only comandment!
...and in the end, the love u take is = 2 the love you u make.
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[This Message Has Been Edited By joe On September 10, 2001 04:06 PM]

old_moon_shining

Sep 10, 2001, 04:42 PM

I have never doubted that John was right. But he wasn't the first to say it. Jesus said, "At that time many will turn away from the faith..."

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jtal909

Sep 10, 2001, 04:50 PM

John did not say that he was greater than, or more important that Jesus........

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old_moon_shining

Sep 10, 2001, 06:51 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By jtal909:
John did not say that he was greater than, or more important that Jesus........
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I think you misunderstand me a little, I know that! That isn't what I was trying to say. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/teeth1.gif

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JCB410

Sep 10, 2001, 09:37 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By joe:
i was raised Catholic, but being a spiritual being is bigger than any religion!
love your fellow man is the only comandment!
...and in the end, the love u take is = 2 the love you u make.
it's not just a song , it's a credohttp://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/god.gif

[This Message Has Been Edited By joe On September 10, 2001 04:06 PM]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>When all is said and done... I couldn't agree with you more!! (definitely one of the best postings I've seen here I say!)

http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/thumbsup.gif http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/angel4.gif http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/thumbsup.gif!...

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bearkat77

Sep 10, 2001, 11:19 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By old_moon_shining:
I think you misunderstand me a little, I know that! That isn't what I was trying to say. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/teeth1.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

You said what you said and now it's all this. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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old_moon_shining

Sep 11, 2001, 12:00 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By bearkat77:
You said what you said and now it's all this. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif
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Trying to make my point more clear I seem to have muddled it further. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/tongue5.gif Thanks for the mediation Kat. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/wink1.gif

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bearkat77

Sep 11, 2001, 12:51 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By old_moon_shining:
Thanks for the mediation Kat. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/wink1.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

No problem, OMS, anytime. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/thumbsup.gif

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**DONOTDELETE**

Sep 11, 2001, 12:52 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By Nowhere Man:
No I did not, you?

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Yep.

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Sep 12, 2001, 12:47 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By bearkat77:
No problem, OMS, anytime. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/thumbsup.gif
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lucyintheskywithdiamonds

Sep 24, 2001, 02:08 PM

I don't think that Christianity as an organized religion is a good thing. I believe that Christianity as a belief and a way of life is good. Religion has been, and still is, a cause of a lot of conflict in the world. That's not what God wanted it to be. I know a lot of people who have turned away from God and Jesus because of the corruption of the church and thats a very sad thing. We need to renounce Christianity and embrace Christ. Until people realize this there are always going to be religious problems.

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Lucy

Sep 24, 2001, 09:34 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By old_moon_shining:
I have never doubted that John was right.
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I have...I mean yeah Christianity will not always be as popular as it once was or heaps of people might turn away from it but it will never actually VANISH. There will still be some die-hard Christians out there for all of time. It is too big - and such an important way of life - to just go.
What I agree with was what he said about The Beatles being more important to young people than Jeseus at the time he said that. That is true. I mean you didn't see hysterical teens at churches around the country or anything like that too often.

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Sep 25, 2001, 12:02 AM

I agree, Luce. Same goes with any other religious group... and unfortunately any other 'fanatical' type group.

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old_moon_shining

Sep 25, 2001, 04:32 AM

Many are leaving organized religions today because many of the churches do not reflect the teaching of Christ. However, I agree, the true teachings of Christ will endure.

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beatlebangs1964

Sep 27, 2001, 09:29 PM

Old Moon Shining put it best that the teachings of Christ will endure.

My very wise, very loved and very astute uncle used to say that how people treat others is a good measure of their core values and beliefs. He was a firm believer in treating people as kindly as possible. I think that was why he was my favorite of all my uncles.

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old_moon_shining

Sep 28, 2001, 02:42 AM

Always very nice to have someone agree with you, isn't it? However BB, just want to say nice to see you here. Have missed you lately. Hope everything is alright.

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Beatle Chick

Sep 28, 2001, 06:58 AM

John was right!!!! But the Bishop doesn't
get an ear full about what he said though
does he!!!! I bet if John was alive now
he would be laughing and satisfied that
people did understand what he was saying!!!
I think in all fairness the Bishop should
get an ear full for his remarks!!!!

With Love From Me To you

Beatle Chick
XXXX

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MaccaTwst9

Sep 28, 2001, 02:53 PM

Irish Catholic here

If it goes, I still will believe in http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/jesus.gif
and http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/god.gif and always always those lil http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/angel2.gif's in heaven

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onosideboards

Sep 28, 2001, 06:50 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By Nowhere Man:
Gooooooooo Orthodox! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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are you orthodox nwm? i grew up russian orthodox.

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Sep 29, 2001, 10:15 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By onosideboards:
are you orthodox nwm? i grew up russian orthodox.
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I am indeed, most of my family is Serbian Orthodox. Though on my dad's side a lot of the family is Catholic, and I did go to a Catholic school for 7 years, so I guess I'm a little bit of both... but when it comes to Easter, Christmas, etc... we always go to the Orthodox church. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

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McCharlenstar

Oct 25, 2001, 03:26 AM