Jesus replaced with a Gregg's sausage roll.

I wonder what Jesus would say to anyone who cannot forgive someone for telling them that they had said some un-Christian things? Something about pride and modesty and a conviction that they cannot be less than perfect, something about the Pharisee who when he prayed said, "I thank thee Lord that I am not as other men are"?

I like Greggs steak bakes. Very tasty lunchtime snack.
Is there such a thing as a down market bakery? Who knew?

Are you writing a book on how to climb Everest Trisher ?

However, when I quote the teachings of Jesus it appears some think this makes me someone who doesn't understand.

I did ask up-thread (I think it was this thread) if you are a theologian Gracesgran

Although someone who has studied comparative religions may have an in-depth knowledge of Christianity as well as others, I would think that that would necessitate a dispassionate view of religion in general.

Or perhaps that we should focus on the good works of Greggs and ignore the mistake. The huge amount raised for charity, the 'seconds' sold in the shops in the poorest areas at half price, the focus on staff well-being.
There's that Christian prayer isn't there about asking for forgiveness- "as we forgive those who trespass against us". Some of the Christians who have posted on this thread should be seriously worried about Judgement Day. Not much forgiving going on here.

GG, you constant criticism of Christians and your use of quotes causes me to believe you haven't the foggiest what being a Christian means only what you believe what being a Christian should mean.

Rather like a person who writes about how to climb Everest but has never climbed even the Malvern Hills

I would agree loopyloo. However, when I quote the teachings of Jesus it appears some think this makes me someone who doesn't understand. Very strange.

It makes me ask myself if, as they call themselves Christians, they know these the teachings and if knowing them they apply in their lives. Alternatively is 'Christianity' just a hook on which to hang their need to have an opinion about culture and tradition.

I absolutely agree with you there annie.

some find they can care for more than one or two things

What would Jesus himself have thought? That perhaps we should be focusing in bigger issues? Fighting bigger battles like the care and protection of our children and the mentally ill?

You do not see anything you understand GG because you do not understand or want to .

I know it was the same someone Lemons. I expect most people do. I do not think 'He' said anything about you deciding how companies should advertise more about you looking to yourself and your sins surely (motes and beams).

I think Greggs and those who work for them are probably your 'neighbour' too and yet some are wishing them ill.

Where is the Christianity in attacking a company that produced 50 Advent calendars you dislike. You expect those you tell they are doing something you dislike to accept it. I don't notice posters who 'dislike' what Greggs did accepting Jesus' call to turn the other cheek.

If fact I do not see anything I understand to be Christian in the way people who are using Christianity have put their argument forward. You cannot even apologise for offence you gave in the past.

Terribull that’s a cheap comment

Actually, it was about that same someone, Jesus, being born since we will soon be in Advent.

If nobody said anything ( when they disliked something) to companies, then they would carry on doing it.
That’s why petitions etc are started and letters written to newspapers.

I ( and many others) dislike what Greggs did, you ( and many others) may not dislike it, even find it amusing.
We are all allowed our say.

My point was that this was about someone dying. Dying for them to have everlasting life. Dying for the forgiveness of sins.

Not dying for an argument over a sausage roll.

"Sad" not really in the great scheme of things. I'd reserve that sentiment for the two posters on this thread who have just lost a child.

"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."

So that they could argue over a sausage roll, decide they are superior when it comes to knowing if said sausage roll is a wicked sausage roll and wish ill on the producers of the sausage roll.

Sad, isn't it.

Yes, that really annoys me, Eglantine, when they change the name ever so slightly and hope people won't notice.
I always look for the Fairtrade trademark.

This, not me Lemons as I am sure you are able to read.

Yes so I am. Fair trade and Fair to Trade. I knew Sainsbury had gone for something that sounded almost the same.

This will follow me....... sounds a bit sinister, like a stalker.?
I think I can live with it though.
That’s the trouble with those who hold onto grudges, they can’t move past things.
It seems a strange grudge to hold though, especially as you have a low opinion of Christians, according to the things you have posted on this thread.
I think I shall have to ignore your posts now on this subject.

While you are correcting yourself, Eglantine, Fairtrade, not free trade. You are getting mixed up between Brexit and tea.

So much for your Christianity which we hear so much about Lemons. You were in the wrong. You know it but you are putting yourself above the truth.

I have said I will not forgive you for the aspersions you cast and I will not. You obviously will not apologise so this will follow you while we are on GN. If you thought my comments unkind that is all you needed to say.

Presumably ‘she’ is me GGM2 and if I once said that I thought your comments were unChristian ( on whatever subject) then so be it.I think it may be better for you not to hold onto long held grudges in this way, life is too short.
Perhaps I thought your comments were unkind.
Shall we move on.