General discussion about the latest news (not search related)

[Erngath]

You reminded me of a quote from the late, great Christopher Hitchens “Many religions now come before us with ingratiating smirks and outspread hands, like an unctuous merchant in a bazaar. They offer consolation and solidarity and uplift, competing as they do in a marketplace. But we have a right to remember how barbarically they behaved when they were strong and were making an offer that people could not refuse.”

And Stalin's excuse for his barbarity was?

[Erngath]

Whilst quoting Verti?

OK.

I don't think so

[The General]

And Stalin's excuse for his barbarity was?

Class

[ShiningInLuz]

I don't think so

Check post 5542, which you quoted from Verti.

[Erngath]

 

Check post 5542, which you quoted from Verti.

I don't think so.

[faithlilly]

Are you suggesting that any old Tom, Dick or Lilly can get an intimate audience with His Magnificent Popeness when ever they fancy?

Not an intimate audience. There was about 200 of us from all over the world. It was all rather surreal as he was greeted like Elvis with everyone whooping and hollering. One cardinal was even drinking from a badly concealed flask. All very odd.

[Mr Gray]

Not an intimate audience. There was about 200 of us from all over the world. It was all rather surreal as he was greeted like Elvis with everyone whooping and hollering. One cardinal was even drinking from a badly concealed flask. All very odd.

At least it  was only alcohol he was abusing

[faithlilly]

At least it  was only alcohol he was abusing

I think it was something more caffeine based...though you could be right.

[The General]

At least it  was only alcohol he was abusing

Oooohh, snap!

[Erngath]

Class

My post is.class?
Or his excuse was class.?
But definitely not religion!
 Now using my useless phone......

[The General]

My post is.class?
Or his excuse was class.?
But definitely not religion!
 Now using my useless phone......

A skewed sense of socialism, from what I recall.
Not you, Stalin.

[Erngath]

A skewed sense of socialism, from what I recall.
Not you, Stalin.

I believe that there are those who will always find a reason to hate.
They might find that reason for hate to be in religion,.race, sexual orientation, class....But find that reason....They will do.

[Miss Taken Identity]

At least it  was only alcohol he was abusing

 

[Miss Taken Identity]

A skewed sense of socialism, from what I recall.
Not you, Stalin.

He wasn't too keen on religious leaders either- he slaughtered millions.
Socialism at it best some report! I use that argument when I get bogged down with  being accused of being a fascist and nazis blah blah, but find these self same people hold up to socialism as if it is a better way.  It Isn't!


"They might find that reason for hate to be in religion,.race, sexual orientation, class....But find that reason....They will do."

Indeed, and those who fiollow and give financial aid play no hand in this hatred they pass on as love?


"Christopher Hitchens “Many religions now come before us with ingratiating smirks and outspread hands, like an unctuous merchant in a bazaar. They offer consolation and solidarity and uplift, competing as they do in a marketplace. But we have a right to remember how barbarically they behaved when they were strong and were making an offer that people could not refuse.”


a man after my own heart and sadly missed- great debator.

[sadie]

At least it  was only alcohol he was abusing

I forget...

which Pope was it ? 


Not Benedict XVI, was it ?    Now didn't he resign because of some persistent rumours?