The God Delusion

[The Boot]

Frighteningly, I note a news story tonight that suggests that christian-style evangelical gatherings that are bothering sports events in the USA may be heading our way. Talks are apparently underway with Soccer and AFL.

Be afraid.

Be very afraid.

[Missy]

We had the Hillsong women's conference at Telstra the day of the Port pre-season match. Never seen the line at the bar so short and the line for coffee sooooooo long.

[Matt79]

We had the Hillsong women's conference at Telstra the day of the Port pre-season match. Never seen the line at the bar so short and the line for coffee sooooooo long.

Those Irish coffees really pack a punch!!

[NMWBloods]

Did anyone watch The Fundamentalists on Ch 2 the previous two Sunday nights? Religion is a very very scary concept, made worse by the loony extremists! It's something that belongs in pre-modern times, not in the 21stC.

[Matt79]

Did anyone watch The Fundamentalists on Ch 2 the previous two Sunday nights? Religion is a very very scary concept, made worse by the loony extremists! It's something that belongs in pre-modern times, not in the 21stC.

What is the definition of a religion? Yes, dictionaries have their meaning but to me it could simply be...

"One or more group of people holding a similar belief or view in or on something".

All of us here (most of here) follow the swans passionately, are we a religion?

[The Boot]

All of us here (most of here) follow the swans passionately, are we a religion?

Well, that might qualify us as a "cult" - though in a cult, one generally holds the view that people will do what you tell them ... I doubt that we could tell either the players or Swans supporters to follow ANY orders!!!

[Bloody Hell]

Should we expect the Saints membership to rise, and the Demons membership to dramatically fall???

Yet another thing to blame Islam for. When I was a lad, nobody gave a @@@@ about religion in Australia...yet here we are riding the wave of Christianity.

[ScottH]

What is the definition of a religion? Yes, dictionaries have their meaning but to me it could simply be...

"One or more group of people holding a similar belief or view in or on something".

All of us here (most of here) follow the swans passionately, are we a religion?

And we have loony extremists too.

[NMWBloods]

What is the definition of a religion? Yes, dictionaries have their meaning but to me it could simply be...

"One or more group of people holding a similar belief or view in or on something".

All of us here (most of here) follow the swans passionately, are we a religion?

Of course not!

Religion, as referred to in this case, is not a similar belief on 'something' - it's a fundamental set of beliefs and practices about the nature of life and the universe.

[Bloody Hell]

Of course not!

Religion, as referred to in this case, is not a similar belief on 'something' - it's a fundamental set of beliefs and practices about the nature of life and the universe.

Peace, man

[BeeEmmAre]

What is the definition of a religion? Yes, dictionaries have their meaning but to me it could simply be...

"One or more group of people holding a similar belief or view in or on something".

All of us here (most of here) follow the swans passionately, are we a religion?

Too bloody right we are! AMEN!

[Layby]

Did anyone watch The Fundamentalists on Ch 2 the previous two Sunday nights? Religion is a very very scary concept, made worse by the loony extremists! It's something that belongs in pre-modern times, not in the 21stC.

Yep, very good, and scary series.

I think it proves that organised religion is for simple people who like to be told what to do and how to behave. Then , as a result of their ardent nature, take silly outdated notions literally and go to extremes.

Islamic terrorists, anti-abortionists the list of loonies is endless

[Chow-Chicker]

Yep, very good, and scary series.

I think it proves that organised religion is for simple people who like to be told what to do and how to behave. Then , as a result of their ardent nature, take silly outdated notions literally and go to extremes.

Islamic terrorists, anti-abortionists the list of loonies is endless

Anti-semite!

[Wardy]

would it mean compulsory communion at the quarter and halftime breaks?

[Layby]

would it mean compulsory communion at the quarter and halftime breaks?

I hope so, even that would taste slightly less dry than the fish they serve up normally.