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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?

GracesGranMK2 Tue 21-Nov-17 20:28:45

no not know.

GracesGranMK2 Tue 21-Nov-17 20:27:31

Oh, several posters on Gn can tell who is or is not one of their flock or votes the same way as them

This is a woman who, with know knowledge of my religion or whether I had one or not decided to tell me I was being unchristian. It was unforgivable then Elegran and will be unforgivable until she apologises. I really don't care about your waffling on the subject.

Jalima1108 Tue 21-Nov-17 20:03:02

She should be asleep by now, but shhh I won't tell her grin

Eglantine21 Tue 21-Nov-17 20:00:53

will buy
I really must check before posting. Consumed with indignation I'm afraid.

Eglantine21 Tue 21-Nov-17 19:59:45

They have decided to not stock Free Trade any more but to run their own scheme called Free to Trade or something like that. It is quite scandalous actually because the profit is no longer going to the producer communities but to a central fund at Sainbury who will decide how to spend it.
Free Trade are very upset because the Sainsbury brand will look and sound almost the same and people dill butt thinking they are supporting Free Trade.
It does deserve a separate thread actually.
Apologies to the real Hermione....

Jalima1108 Tue 21-Nov-17 19:58:38

'Fairly Traded', Sainsbury's own ethical brand, has replaced it

Jalima1108 Tue 21-Nov-17 19:55:39

Sorry, Eglantine - Why?

Baggs Tue 21-Nov-17 19:54:58

eglantine, TELL! You can't leave us dangling like that!!! ????

Jalima1108 Tue 21-Nov-17 19:54:51

Hermione
(sorry for correcting you but one of my favourite little people would be upset if I didn't grin)

lemongrove Tue 21-Nov-17 19:50:51

I think it may be time for gin o’ clock Elegran which is a fab use of a slice of cucumber.Healthy living etc smile

Eglantine21 Tue 21-Nov-17 19:50:44

Oh, oh (shoots hand in the air) I know why Sainsburys aren't doing free trade any more.
I think I should be called Hermoine instead of Eglantine smile

Baggs Tue 21-Nov-17 19:49:57

Fairtrade ones I tried, not liked.

Baggs Tue 21-Nov-17 19:49:22

Maybe people didn't buy much Fairtrade tea in Sainsbury's. I stopped buying Fairtrade coffee cause it wasn't as nice as the ones I liked. Similarly, I buy the tea I like, Yorkshire, in loose and bag form. The Fairtrade ones I liked weren't as nice.

Jalima1108 Tue 21-Nov-17 19:44:42

smile

I may try mine again now; how long to boil enough for one cup of decaffeinated tea.

Elegran Tue 21-Nov-17 19:43:01

I timed mine, Jalima 4 min 03 sec, for a very old Russell Hobbs Millenium kettle. I can't remember when I bought it, but presumably it was round about the millenium. I shall go and report it on the kettle thread.

Jalima1108 Tue 21-Nov-17 19:42:53

Personally if you asked me when in Sainsbury's I would say I'm unhappy that they have decided not to sell Fairtrade tea any more.
Is that as interesting?

It could be worth starting a thread djen to find out why and what they are doing as an alternative.

Jalima1108 Tue 21-Nov-17 19:36:31

Did you time your kettle Iam64?

Iam64 Tue 21-Nov-17 19:34:52

I've just made some peppermint tea Elegran and can't tell you how much I appreciated your post

Elegran Tue 21-Nov-17 19:24:04

Oh, several posters on Gn can tell who is or is not one of their flock or votes the same way as them, just as several posters are adept at being snipy at other posters. Some specialise in making assumptions about what someone realy means by a post, thinking they know better than the poster what their hidden agenda is.

However, most people take posts at face value or assign a meaning on the better side of what might be meant, not the worst. Most stick to the subject under discussion, too. When it all veers off into sniping, it is time to leave the snipers to it and go off to do something else.

I think I shall put the kettle on. I shall time how long it takes to come to the boil, and add a small crumb to the sum of accumulated shared knowledge .

MissAdventure Tue 21-Nov-17 19:22:42

And when you personally know me then you may make comments about my 'sad' life, gracesgran.

GracesGranMK2 Tue 21-Nov-17 19:17:22

When you are dyslexic you can make jokes at my expense MA.

durhamjen Tue 21-Nov-17 19:11:11

Particularly in the North East where unemployment is highest, UC is being rolled out over much of it between now and Christmas, and it already has the biggest foodbank in the country.
Ethical Superstore is giving goods to the foodbank this week.

MissAdventure Tue 21-Nov-17 19:03:51

Of course! grin

GracesGranMK2 Tue 21-Nov-17 19:02:31

pseudo, of course.

MissAdventure Tue 21-Nov-17 19:01:31

You assume whatever you'd like to.

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