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Jesus replaced with a Gregg's sausage roll.

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Day6 Fri 17-Nov-17 13:25:32

The Guardian would have us believe that only 'flaky' Christians are likely to be upset by Gregg's depiction of the Nativity, placing a sausage roll in the manger.

So, Christians are 'flaky" (oh so witty, not) to be upset?

I am no longer a church-goer but I was brought up as a Christian, as were many of us I suspect, and I am offended that Greggs think it is OK to offend as they have. Not only that, journalists like this oh so lofty sneering one place the blame for any offence on silly Christians who are obviously not normal if they have faith.

It really sickens me, this media hatred of certain groups when some are beyond criticism.

One journalist suggested all religions are open to parody and it is par for the course. I'd suggest otherwise. Make fun of Mohammed and you'll be blown to smithereens. Think Charlie Hebdo.

The hilarity the defaced manger scene has caused over the internet puzzles me. Greggs in their insensitivity have become the comic heroes and Christians, for believing in Christ's lowly birth, are the idiotic 'right wing' reactionaries, according to left wing media.

I am cross at the power of social media to dictate what we should think, but also on behalf of my truly lovely Christian friends. One told me she has 'turned the other cheek'.

How do you feel?

MissAdventure Sun 19-Nov-17 21:51:15

Crumbs! grin

Eloethan Sun 19-Nov-17 21:57:54

tickertape Some of the Christians on here don't appear to be particularly "mild mannered".

It is quite possible to feel moved by the words of a hymn or religious choral piece without being religious. For example, I find Tavener's The Lamb and Faure's Requiem to be extremely moving.

anniebach Much as you appear to see yourself as an authority on religious matters, I really think it is beyond your remit to imply that people should not participate in or appreciate religious music, art or writings if they are not religious.

Anniebach Sun 19-Nov-17 22:00:57

One of the 1966 England football team captain holding one instead of the World Cup

MissAdventure Sun 19-Nov-17 22:01:11

I like a good old sing song. All kinds of music, including hymns, when I find myself in a place where they're sung.
Similarly, I cry every year at my grandsons school nativity play. He made a wonderful donkey last year!

Anniebach Sun 19-Nov-17 22:02:48

Aw my little stalker , hello ?

tickertape Sun 19-Nov-17 22:10:59

That artist isn't doing Gregg's any favours. He is painting Greggs, if you'll excuse the pun, as anti Christian and mocking the faith. Talk about digging a deeper hole for Gregg's and their greasy baked goods.

durhamjen Sun 19-Nov-17 22:13:37

I don't know about you, trisher, but I am going to enjoy singing hymns and carols even more from now on.

In the Bleak Midwinter is a poem written by Christina Rosetti.

Anniebach Sun 19-Nov-17 22:14:11

As the majority in this country are not Christian I doubt it will affect that bakery , probably appeal to a certain type of person

Anniebach Sun 19-Nov-17 22:15:27

Yes Jen but you said Christians stole the carol, who did they steal the carol from?

durhamjen Sun 19-Nov-17 22:24:18

Only 500 calendars. I bet they could probably sell ten times as many now. Iconic.

Anniebach Sun 19-Nov-17 22:31:02

Who did the church steal the carol from Jen?

maryeliza54 Sun 19-Nov-17 22:33:36

Anyone else used to sing ‘Whilst shepherds washed their socks by night all seated on the ground, a bar of Fairy soap came down and whiteness shone around’?

Jalima1108 Sun 19-Nov-17 22:46:08

Sorry, but it is Sunlight soap!

Anniebach Sun 19-Nov-17 22:54:09

As I am struggling to put on weight I should shop at Greggs? ?

Eglantine21 Sun 19-Nov-17 22:57:55

Doughnuts particularly good ?
(That does not look like a doughnut!)blush

Jalima1108 Sun 19-Nov-17 23:06:30

I will never look at a sausage roll in the same way again Anniebach!

Chewbacca Sun 19-Nov-17 23:11:31

If you're really considering eating a sausage rolls Anniebach, don't go for the Gregg's one. They don't actually have much meat in them.

M&S have 100%
Waitrose have between 50% - 80%
Asda 72%
Aldi between 59% - 67%
Lidl 58%
Iceland 54%
Greggs won't reveal how much of the 22% meat is actually pork

Yuk!

lemongrove Sun 19-Nov-17 23:17:37

grin
Shall we buy a job lot for The Argy?

Jalima1108 Sun 19-Nov-17 23:20:12

Are they free range organic Chewbacca?

The pork itself, not the sausage rolls free ranging up and down the High Street.

Chewbacca Sun 19-Nov-17 23:21:40

I think they may be a bit rancid even for the Argy lemon! Even they have standards!

Chewbacca Sun 19-Nov-17 23:28:18

I suspect not Jalima but I'll bet someone will be along shortly to say they are/are not. Anyway, this is the list of meat content in several high street outlets. As you can see, Greggs & Tesco aren't brilliant.

paddyann Mon 20-Nov-17 00:55:32

MEAT is a term used at the discretion of the retailer...it doesn't mean quality meat ,much of it comes from the scrapings of bones and parts you wouldn't normally eat.I know this because I visited a sausage factory when I was at college in the late 80's .I was vegetarian at that time and very glad I was.M and S products despite what many believe are often made in the same factories with similar ingredients to cheaper shops.The recent chicken scandal showed that Marks' chicken came from the same source as many supermarkets including asda.and aldi .Its only the label thats different .

Anniebach Mon 20-Nov-17 04:01:24

Wonder if they charge half the price of the other places. Not going to eat sausage rolls and if I did not from their premises.

Anniebach Mon 20-Nov-17 04:13:43

The founder of Greggs had two sons, one has been jailed for sexually assaulting boys, he is 76

maryeliza54 Mon 20-Nov-17 07:11:30

Well maybe he’ll be able to discuss the sausage roll issue with those Christian priests and vicars in jail for the same type of offences.

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