Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 712048)

Gotcha with that one Gayle didn't he:D:D:D

Originally Posted by Gayle (Post 712057)

No, he hasn't! It's two different issues. And on the second issue I've said, I would probably agree.

Originally Posted by katex (Post 712062)

I just think we cannot go back in history and look how we British behaved then .. 'tis what it is in the present, and the law is the law in my opinion ... nowt to do with souls ascending to heaven. Would open the floodgates to all types of ceremonies.

I believe in re-cycling, so in my religion of green, I would like my body to be hung on the trees of Northumberland, so that our bird population can pick my juicy bits to keep the food chain going and my contribution to Mother Earth, so that I can be reborn in the Cycle of Life! ... I know, daft, but that is the way it could go.

Originally Posted by Royboy39 (Post 712064)

I think Lancashire birds would benefit from your tit bits Kate...Why Northumberland.?:D:D

Originally Posted by katex (Post 712066)

'Cause that is where they were asking for the site for the pyres.

Was that a compliment ? .. LOL.

Originally Posted by Royboy39 (Post 712064)

I think Lancashire birds would benefit from your tit bits Kate...Why Northumberland.?:D:D

Originally Posted by katex (Post 712062)

I just think we cannot go back in history and look how we British behaved then .. 'tis what it is in the present, and the law is the law in my opinion ... nowt to do with souls ascending to heaven. Would open the floodgates to all types of ceremonies.

I believe in re-cycling, so in my religion of green, I would like my body to be hung on the trees of Northumberland, so that our bird population can pick my juicy bits to keep the food chain going and my contribution to Mother Earth, so that I can be reborn in the Cycle of Life! ... I know, daft, but that is the way it could go.

Originally Posted by Gayle (Post 711997)

You may have lived in Spain but did you live life exactly like a Spaniard. Did you eat Paella every night, did you go to Catholic Mass every week, did you speak Spanish day in day out?

I'm not saying you should have to do those things just because you were in Spain, btw. What I'm saying is that everyone is capable of holding on to their own identity and their own culture wherever they live in the world. Just because one person wishes to uphold his culture doesn't dilute anybody elses culture or beliefs.

Originally Posted by katex (Post 712062)

I believe in re-cycling, so in my religion of green, I would like my body to be hung on the trees of Northumberland, so that our bird population can pick my juicy bits to keep the food chain going and my contribution to Mother Earth, so that I can be reborn in the Cycle of Life! ... I know, daft, but that is the way it could go.

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 712022)

Your first part I won't even dignify with an answer.
This is not about tolerance at all, I have no problem with people coming to live here, never have had never will, however, what I do have a problem with is we are being treated like second class citizens in our own country, we haven't to mention Christmas, its now Winter Festival, must upset other religions, Easter, well that was crossed of the Calendar a long time ago, kids can't have piggy banks, and as for golliwogs, God forbid.
Come here live your lives follow your religion, but within the laws of the land and without predigest to the indigenous population is not much to ask really

Originally Posted by Mancie (Post 712122)

some of your post is total rubbish...tell me what law or regulation says we can't mention Christmas and have to call it "winter festival" ?...since when was Easter banned?... like Shakermaker I'm wondering what sort of fantasy land you live in!
As for people being allowed to have funeral pyres it is against the law of this land and unless the law is changed then courts have no other option but to enforce the law.... I would not have any problem with pyres if a siutable location could be found and designated for such funerals so long as that the maintainace and costs for the place was met by those who wish to use them.

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 712169)

Your only problem is you look at everything though either an alcoholic haze or a pair of red tinted glasses Mancie, whichever is your mood at the time. How many left wing council celibate very religious festival going except Christian, think you'll find a hell of a lot, which is quite often highlighted on the left wing BBC not The Daily Mail