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CofE apologises over slave labour
BillieTheBot
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It can safely be said we live in difficult times. Family breakdown is at unheard of levels, divorce rates are rocketing, there's a lack of respect in society, terrorism is rampant in Iraq and elsewhere. Oh, and embassies all round the world have been burning. Well, you know there's one group of people you can trust not to pay any attention to any of this. Yes, the Church of England. What have they decided to do?
The Church of England has voted to apologise to the descendents of victims of the slave trade. An amendment "recognising the damage done" to those enslaved was backed overwhelmingly by the General Synod. Debating the motion, Rev Simon Bessant, from Pleckgate, Blackburn, described the Church's involvement in the trade, saying, "We were at the heart of it." The amendment was supported by Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams and Archbishop of York John Sentamu. Dr Williams said the apology was "necessary".
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Now let me make one thing clear. I do not doubt that there are moments of history that Christians should be ashamed of. But consider that most countries of the world have violent histories. And most other religions have violent histories, though we dare not say so for fear of "offending" someone. And bearing in mind that Britain stopped taking part in the slave trade in 1833, (I think that was it, I'm not completely certain) isn't all this irrelevant nonsense, dragging up the past? Let it be!
In difficult times such as this, it's always nice to know that the Church of England hasn't got anything relevant to say about it. This is where I commend Islam. Muslims stand up for what they believe in. They defend the family unit, they defend marriage, they stand up for manners and common decency. No, I don't agree with everything Islam stands for, but at least they have the guts to stand up and be counted, unlike the useless CofE.
The Church of England has voted to apologise to the descendents of victims of the slave trade. An amendment "recognising the damage done" to those enslaved was backed overwhelmingly by the General Synod. Debating the motion, Rev Simon Bessant, from Pleckgate, Blackburn, described the Church's involvement in the trade, saying, "We were at the heart of it." The amendment was supported by Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams and Archbishop of York John Sentamu. Dr Williams said the apology was "necessary".
Clickety click click...
Now let me make one thing clear. I do not doubt that there are moments of history that Christians should be ashamed of. But consider that most countries of the world have violent histories. And most other religions have violent histories, though we dare not say so for fear of "offending" someone. And bearing in mind that Britain stopped taking part in the slave trade in 1833, (I think that was it, I'm not completely certain) isn't all this irrelevant nonsense, dragging up the past? Let it be!
In difficult times such as this, it's always nice to know that the Church of England hasn't got anything relevant to say about it. This is where I commend Islam. Muslims stand up for what they believe in. They defend the family unit, they defend marriage, they stand up for manners and common decency. No, I don't agree with everything Islam stands for, but at least they have the guts to stand up and be counted, unlike the useless CofE.
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sounds like a Joy Division lyric...am I right?
that line has stuck in my head all these years!
i was into them and the manchester scene under the influence of sputnik and speed ...lots of.
meaningless shite realy.
take a look around you ...churches becoming homes shops garages ...god moved out a long time ago in disgust.
God moved out as soon as Religion became an organised thing. When Churches were established. And people began to take power through it...
God left fucking quick, when he saw what a cock up he made here. If he exists.
when they fought wars and blessed nations in his name ...same with the muslim god i'd think.
They're one and the same, I reackon! Different folk took a different take on it, I reackon. If they are different, they're probably sharing a pint, laughing, and saying "Heh, do you remember that Earth? I wonder if they've all killed each other yet!" "Yeah, I'm sure glad we haven't made that mistake again!"
They suggested that as horrid as the trade was it would be better if it was legal.
not all employment but many people ...the majority i pressume ...are nothing more than wage slaves.
interestingly ...if you read the bible account of moses freeing his people from slavery from the egyptians ...few of them actualy wanted to leave behind what they had.
it wasn't slavery as in chains. it was a slavery where thewy obeyed the rulers but were were free to have shops and trades etc.
once they were set free they wouldn't stop grumbling about the joys they had given up such as ...garlic and tomatoes and a roof over their heads.
so come the revolution ...any revolution ...most people i pressume will be complaining ...
Most people just want stability.
:yes:
The chains are hidden, the pressure's subtle. People refer to it as stress, but what they mean is fear.
See, you do like Marx after all.