Nameless Ghoul 6,051 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 12 minutes ago, Sweettartangirl said: Yawn. Just showing you an SLO tweet. 😂😂😂😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Avenger 22,567 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 1 hour ago, ForeverAndEver said: Not only Christians that celebrate Christmas though eh pal The clue is in the name. Officially Christmas is a religious festivalon the callendar in the celebration and worship of the birth of THE Christ. No other religion celebrates that. Others such as in non Christian may engage in the festivities in the exchange of presents and so on, but NONE of that is in the reverence of the birth of the Christ. All rather hypoctrical by the non Christialn types in the athiests etc among us. Rather amusing to see the athiests among us joining in and putting up Christmas trees and buying presents during the period of a religious festival. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
16BlueSherbert90 19,221 Posted May 5, 2019 Author Share Posted May 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, Perth_Campsie_Ger said: I agree, the club should be acknowledging it, as it should all major religions events. Im sure they posted something for the light festival too. I agree with STG that the club should acknowledge the 12th of July too based on many years of fans from northern Ireland traveling over and many fans in Scotland having an association with it whether it be through friends, family etc. Sadly the society we live in its almost frowned upon to be associated with the orange order which is why the club would never mention it. Good luck with your fasting. It's what I tried to say in a poor way, just having a really bad dickhead day. Thanks though for knowing what I meant. Perth_Campsie_Ger and Inspector Sams 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,350 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 1 minute ago, Blue Avenger said: The clue is in the name. Officially Christmas is a religious festivalon the callendar in the celebration and worship of the birth of THE Christ. No other religion celebrates that. Others such as in non Christian may engage in the festivities in the exchange of presents and so on, but NONE of that is in the reverence of the birth of the Christ. All rather hypoctrical by the non Christialn types in the athiests etc among us. Rather amusing to see the athiests among us joining in and putting up Christmas trees and buying presents during the period of a religious festival. Jesus wasn’t born the 25th of December. Well, he doesn’t actually exist. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
16BlueSherbert90 19,221 Posted May 5, 2019 Author Share Posted May 5, 2019 3 minutes ago, Scottywellhousetb said: I was sitting on the bus like a burst couch, this hilarious thread failure has fair brought me back around I'm a knob haha at least it's helped someone Inspector Sams 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTav 970 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 I blame the 15.30 kick-off for this... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McEwan's Lager 30,489 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 10 minutes ago, The Dude said: Really. Tell me what relevance a battle 320 years ago has over one that took place 100 years ago and involved not only fans of the club but players and staff. To be fair, the Boyne is of probably more significance to the history of Britain than the Somme. Only perhaps the Battle of Britain takes equal weight in terms of overall direction of the nation. 16BlueSherbert90 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al 55 9,241 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Taking the positive from this situation...your life is obviously in a great place if you have time to be annoyed by stuff like this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Avenger 22,567 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 3 minutes ago, ForeverAndEver said: Jesus wasn’t born the 25th of December. Well, he doesn’t actually exist. You miss the point as ever. The Christian church decided on the date of the religious festival to celebrate and worship the birth of the Christ. Enjoy putting up your CHISTmas tree and eating your CHRISTmas dinner an opening your CHRISTmas presens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kplfishtank 4,656 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 1 hour ago, psb07158 said: This is the most important month of the year for followers of the 2nd biggest religion in the world. It's absolutely correct for the club to make a gesture like this to reach out to current and potential fans. If you scroll through the Twitter thread you will see a number of random Africans and Arabs commenting. That kind of PR for the club can only be a good thing. Happy Ramadan mate, but the gloves are off when the 5 ODIs start 😂😂😂 ForeverAndEver, TEFTONG, McEwan's Lager and 1 other 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude 20,026 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Just now, McEwan's Lager said: To be fair, the Boyne is of probably more significance to the history of Britain than the Somme. Only perhaps the Battle of Britain takes equal weight in terms of overall direction of the nation. To the history of the country, probably, to the fanbase of the club? I'm not so sure. While there's more of an almost romanticised link through PUL, there's arguably more of a direct sentimental link to the club and fanbase with more modern battles given our close links with the Armed Forces, veteran's charities etc and the direct involvement of fans, players and staff. Although I'd argue that if the club was to acknowledge anything directly linked to Protestantism it should be more related to the Scottish Reformation and the Protestant Martyrs rather than the Boyne or anything related to the Williamite war. Bakbear 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkylineBlue 23,142 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 I've tried to think of something witty to type but this thread is so stupid that a humorous response genuinely escapes me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,350 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 6 minutes ago, Blue Avenger said: You miss the point as ever. The Christian church decided on the date of the religious festival to celebrate and worship the birth of the Christ. Enjoy putting up your CHISTmas tree and eating your CHRISTmas dinner an opening your CHRISTmas presens. I don’t put up a CHRISTmas tree, I just eat meat and chips as a CHRISTmas dinner so a regular Sunday, and I just open presents. 1-0 me, as usual. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth_Campsie_Ger 17,977 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 1 minute ago, The Dude said: To the history of the country, probably, to the fanbase of the club? I'm not so sure. While there's more of an almost romanticised link through PUL, there's arguably more of a direct sentimental link to the club and fanbase with more modern battles given our close links with the Armed Forces, veteran's charities etc and the direct involvement of fans, players and staff. Although I'd argue that if the club was to acknowledge anything directly linked to Protestantism it should be more related to the Scottish Reformation and the Protestant Martyrs rather than the Boyne or anything related to the Williamite war. The links to the armed forces were probably enhanced through the troubles in northern Ireland due to the fact the republicans hate them. Id say if it wasn't for that then there wouldn't be such a significant link, not like hearts for example which had the McRae's Battalion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SeparateEntityMyArse 53,613 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Can we get back to the fitba now please and just support the team without distractions like this. Halal Halal, we are the Bolly Boys should start us off nicely.... Perth_Campsie_Ger 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude 20,026 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Just now, Perth_Campsie_Ger said: The links to the armed forces were probably enhanced through the troubles in northern Ireland due to the fact the republicans hate them. Id say if it wasn't for that then there wouldn't be such a significant link, not like hearts for example which had the McRae's Battalion. Quite possibly tbf. I always think that's why we have more of a 'general' link rather to a particular battalion/regiment. I think had we had a group of guys all served in the Argylls or whoever together we'd have a lot some songs referencing that. Perth_Campsie_Ger 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Will Follow Rangers 12,916 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Only a fucking idiot would be upset by this. Hope all our Muslim players and supporters a very happy Eid al-Fitr. Siam69, Inigo and Laudrupsleftfoot 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottywellhousetb 50,440 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Anyone else wondering what a CHISTmas tree is or am I just mwi? TheCutch and ForeverAndEver 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth_Campsie_Ger 17,977 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 I am surprised @left winger hasn't appeared yet chanting "Nazi scum off our forum" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,350 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, Scottywellhousetb said: Anyone else wondering what a CHISTmas tree is or am I just mwi? Never even noticed it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth_Campsie_Ger 17,977 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 3 minutes ago, Scottywellhousetb said: Anyone else wondering what a CHISTmas tree is or am I just mwi? Hope you manage to Sikh the answer mate Scottywellhousetb and ForeverAndEver 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenoz 30,662 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Gerrard is a global name so we are simply reaching out to the global market with respect. I don't see an issue with this at all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,350 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, bluenoz said: Gerrard is a global name so we are simply reaching out to the global market with respect. I don't see an issue with this at all. It’s nothing to do with Gerrard Perth_Campsie_Ger 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Williamson. 81,985 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 6 minutes ago, bluenoz said: Gerrard is a global name so we are simply reaching out to the global market with respect. I don't see an issue with this at all. Pretty sure Gerrard definitely isn't a Muslim Perth_Campsie_Ger, G.E.C., 16BlueSherbert90 and 1 other 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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