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Katek Fri 28-Aug-15 08:32:59

I could hardly believe it when I looked at the news on my phone this morning to discover that 70 people had died in the back of the lorry in Austria. It's appalling, how can one human being allow this to happen to another?

soontobe Tue 01-Sept-15 20:24:25

Some things were repeated in the New Testament, some not.
So you dont go by Proverbs with all its wise sayings? Or the Psalms with all their wondrous comfort.
I am not sure what to say. I wouldnt dream of telling you what to do. smile. Not sure this is the thread for this anyway.

Ana Tue 01-Sept-15 20:25:41

If you don't have any Christian views, durhamjen, why do you keep putting your oar in? I'm sure Anniebach doesn't need your input on the Bible quotations front.

Ana Tue 01-Sept-15 20:29:36

Of course the UK should take its fair share of refugees (and I mean refugees, not economic migrants) but some of you seem to think that all should be welcome, no matter how many.

What is the sainted Jeremy's opinion on the matter, out of interest?

Anniebach Tue 01-Sept-15 20:33:19

I agree this isn't the right thread and will get. Ack on message. I wouldn't think of telling you what to do soon, I am interested in learning of your faith , I have said I love reading the psalms if from the King James

Anniebach Tue 01-Sept-15 20:34:36

Didn't know he had been canonised Ana, no idea if he is of faith or atheist,

Ana Tue 01-Sept-15 20:37:50

Figure of speech of course, Anniebach. It does seem that in some posters' eyes JC can do no wrong...

Iam64 Tue 01-Sept-15 20:39:00

Yvette Cooper is suggesting that if each council area offered to take 10 refugees we could accommodate 10,000. That would be a start wouldn't it. I'm not suggesting that all should be welcome, no matter how many and I make a distinction (as does Yvette C) between economic migrants and those fleeing the war in Syria.

Anniebach Tue 01-Sept-15 20:40:08

He can do wrong Ana , I doubt he walks on water

Ana Tue 01-Sept-15 20:41:01

Is that wrong? confused

durhamjen Tue 01-Sept-15 20:43:06

The thread is called refugees, not Christianity, Ana, so I will put my oar in if I like.

I am quoting the bible to show that soon is not as Christian as she thinks. Just because I am an atheist does not mean I do not know anything about the bible. I used to have to sat the Beatitudes every assembly in my school and that was every day as it was a church school. They are seared into my brain.
I am also sure that Anniebach will tell me if she thinks I am using the wrong texts or in the wrong context.

I believe Corbyn is an atheist. Having said that, if I am wrong I am sure you will find out and put me right, Ana.

Anniebach Tue 01-Sept-15 20:43:13

Not wrong, just only one J C managed it

Ana Tue 01-Sept-15 20:44:28

Give this one time, Anniebach! smile

Anniebach Tue 01-Sept-15 20:45:57

Doesn't bother me if Corbyn is an atheist, he is a humanitarian , IDS is a practising Christian , I think R C

Anniebach Tue 01-Sept-15 20:47:05

Nah Ana , I don't think he is the second coming

Ana Tue 01-Sept-15 20:53:13

Neither do I, but I do think many believe he's going to be the saviour of the Labour Party. We shall see.

Anniebach Tue 01-Sept-15 20:57:44

Yes we shall see Ana, I find it rather unnerving at times

durhamjen Tue 01-Sept-15 21:21:43

The idea of IDS being a practising Christian makes me shudder.
Mind, like Blair, all he has to do is repent and he will be forgiven.

Anya Tue 01-Sept-15 22:23:34

There are quite a few people who call themselves practising Christians who make me shake my head in disbelief.

Anya Tue 01-Sept-15 22:24:18

But then some believe that just believing is enough and your actions don't count.

Ana Tue 01-Sept-15 22:25:50

Yes, and that would apply to other religions too.

Anya Tue 01-Sept-15 22:27:32

Indeed it would.

durhamjen Tue 01-Sept-15 22:40:29

I saw that about Yvette Cooper, Iam, and it makes you think. Not many really if spread out among all concerned councils. I think Sheffield started that idea off, and many of the Northern Councils like Hull and Leeds have followed suit.

Anniebach Tue 01-Sept-15 22:41:39

Only true repentance can be forgiven

durhamjen Tue 01-Sept-15 22:48:22

Thank heavens for that.

durhamjen Tue 01-Sept-15 22:51:04

bit.ly/ukmedcrisis

To write to your MP to ask Cameron to help more refugees.
From the Refugee Council.