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Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary on bonfire in Orange Day

  • 10-07-2014 04:42PM
    #1
    Starmixed
    Site Banned Posts: 36 ✭


    Absolutely reprehensible.

    Whether you believe in it or not. If the Orange Order and Loyalists want their views respected then they are going the wrong way about it.

    Cannot post links do maybe a moderator can fix the link.

    m.u.tv/News/PSNI-aware-of-Mary-statue-on-bonfire-pics/8595a267-f379-4a4e-a0bb-e8103ad7cb33

    It was taken from a memorial to a suicide victim.

    Even if it was just a church one it's still reprehensible and immature to burn something so dear to a large amount of people.


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  • #2
    uch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,034 ✭✭✭uch


    What Harm is that ?

    22/25



  • #3
    fedor.2.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,944 ✭✭✭fedor.2.


    These things happen


  • #4
    c_man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,436 ✭✭✭c_man


    Imagine it didn't burn and was totally unscathed by the flames :eek:


  • #5
    fedor.2.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,944 ✭✭✭fedor.2.


    Starmixed wrote: »
    Absolutely reprehensible.

    Whether you believe in it or not. If the Orange Order and Loyalists want their views respected then they are going the wrong way about it.

    Cannot post links do maybe a moderator can fix the link.

    m.u.tv/News/PSNI-aware-of-Mary-statue-on-bonfire-pics/8595a267-f379-4a4e-a0bb-e8103ad7cb33


    Oh, and less of the whole blessed and virgin stuff please.


  • #6
    Starmixed
    Site Banned Posts: 36 ✭Starmixed


    fedor.2. wrote: »
    Oh, and less of the whole blessed and virgin stuff please.

    It's Her title (out of respect).

    I will even say PBUH after the Prophets' names if speaking to a Muslim.


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  • #7
    fedor.2.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,944 ✭✭✭fedor.2.


    Starmixed wrote: »
    It's Her title (out of respect).

    I will even say PBUH after the Prophets' names if speaking to a Muslim.

    Eager to please, ain't ya.


  • #8
    Iwasfrozen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,250 ✭✭✭✭Iwasfrozen


    uch wrote: »
    What Harm is that ?

    Yeah what harm in bigotry? :rolleyes:

    It's incitement to violence.


  • #9
    uch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,034 ✭✭✭uch


    Starmixed wrote: »
    It's Her title (out of respect).


    Say's Who ? A bunch of Old Men in Multicoloured Dresses

    22/25



  • #10
    wazky
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,516 ✭✭✭wazky


    Imagine if that was a figure or statue of a different religion? Say Islam or a Jewish one?

    The usual Catholic bashing brigade would be on their case like flys on sh1t...


  • #11
    fedor.2.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,944 ✭✭✭fedor.2.


    Iwasfrozen wrote: »
    Yeah what harm in bigotry? :rolleyes:

    It's incitement to violence.

    No it isn't, won't bother many people I'd say


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  • #12
    Mr. CooL ICE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,013 ✭✭✭✭Mr. CooL ICE


    Starmixed wrote: »
    It's Her title (out of respect).

    I will even say PBUH after the Prophets' names if speaking to a Muslim.

    You're being overly tolerant. I reckon it was you.

    Lads, get him


  • #13
    Starmixed
    Site Banned Posts: 36 ✭Starmixed


    wazky wrote: »
    Imagine if that was a figure or statue of a different religion? Say Islam or a Jewish one?

    The usual Catholic bashing brigade would be on their case like flys on sh1t...

    I'd be equally as appalled.


  • #14
    Tabnabs
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,029 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tabnabs


    https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BsI0FDyIcAAyVpn.jpg

    The Pope should offer a reward for its safe retrieval...


  • #15
    keano_afc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,713 ✭✭✭keano_afc


    uch wrote: »
    What Harm is that ?

    It was stolen off a memorial to a suicide victim. Pretty reprehensible stuff.


  • #16
    c_man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,436 ✭✭✭c_man


    Starmixed wrote: »
    I will even say PBUH after the Prophets' names if speaking to a Muslim.

    They'll probably think that you've just burped.


  • #17
    Duckworth_Luas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,743 ✭✭✭Duckworth_Luas


    This happened before I recall.

    Some PUL community leaders got involved and had the statue returned to where it was stolen from.


  • #18
    endacl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,443 ✭✭✭✭endacl


    *this just in*

    Combustible stuff burned in a fire.

    Meanwhile, in other news, flags something or other and marching up and down. Drums.


  • #19
    uch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,034 ✭✭✭uch


    keano_afc wrote: »
    It was stolen off a memorial to a suicide victim. Pretty reprehensible stuff.

    Ah didn't see that bit now, Very poor so, apologies

    22/25



  • #20
    Starmixed
    Site Banned Posts: 36 ✭Starmixed


    uch wrote: »
    Say's Who ? A bunch of Old Men in Multicoloured Dresses

    If you read my previous posts you'll see that I said "even if you don't believe".

    She is a revered figure of Catholicism and thus a respectful title is appropriate.

    Similarly, I would refer to Prophets of other religions appropriately and respectfully.


  • #21
    Bits_n_Bobs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,308 ✭✭✭Bits_n_Bobs


    Starmixed wrote: »
    It's Her title (out of respect).

    I will even say PBUH after the Prophets' names if speaking to a Muslim.

    What does PBUH stand for?


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  • #22
    Awkward Badger
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,414 ✭✭✭Awkward Badger


    Tabnabs wrote: »
    https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BsI0FDyIcAAyVpn.jpg

    The Pope should offer a reward for its safe retrieval...

    Tis herself all right.


  • #23
    endacl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,443 ✭✭✭✭endacl


    Starmixed wrote: »
    If you read my previous posts you'll see that I said "even if you don't believe".

    She is a revered figure of Catholicism and thus a respectful title is appropriate.

    Similarly, I would refer to Prophets of other religions appropriately and respectfully.

    How do you refer to Thor?


  • #24
    P_1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,681 ✭✭✭✭P_1


    keano_afc wrote: »
    It was stolen off a memorial to a suicide victim. Pretty reprehensible stuff.

    That's pretty damn low if true.

    Pathetic willy waving exercises like the whole 12th thing just strike me as being so pointless.


  • #25
    Starmixed
    Site Banned Posts: 36 ✭Starmixed


    Bits_n_Bobs wrote: »
    What does PBUH stand for?

    Peace be upon Him / Her.


  • #26
    Bipolar Joe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,443 ✭✭✭Bipolar Joe


    uch wrote: »
    Say's Who ? A bunch of Old Men in Multicoloured Dresses

    To be fair, if that's her name, then that's kind of that. Dumbledore's full name / title is Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, Order of Merlin (first class), Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Supreme Mugwump of the International Confederation of Wizards, and Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot. I'm sure he's cool with Dumbledore, or maybe Albie, though.


  • #27
    SeanW
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,942 ✭✭✭SeanW


    Bits_n_Bobs wrote: »
    What does PBUH stand for?
    Peace Be Upon Him (used in reference to or after speaking the name of the Prophet Mohammed, Muslims began saying this after the Jyllands Posten controversy some years back).

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  • #28
    KungPao
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,796 ✭✭✭KungPao


    Starmixed wrote: »

    m.u.tv/News/PSNI-aware-of-Mary-statue-on-bonfire-pics/8595a267-f379-4a4e-a0bb-e8103ad7cb33
    I'm just puzzled as to why this story is on the MUTV website.


  • #29
    Nonoperational
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,401 ✭✭✭Nonoperational


    uch wrote: »
    What Harm is that ?

    Really?
    You are incapable of seeing why the burning of a stolen statue, of a figure whom is central to the catholic religion, by a group who go out of their way to goad and provoke the Nationalist (and mainly Catholic) people living a few yards away from them may cause some problems.

    You can be as cool as you like about being an atheist etc but all the bravado in the world doesn't change this being an inflammatory and nasty stunt. It's actually an incredibly immature comment you made, so I assume you are in your teens or younger?


  • #30
    citytillidie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,156 ✭✭✭✭citytillidie


    Dont forget we have to respect their Kulture ;)

    ******



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  • #31
    uch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,034 ✭✭✭uch


    Nonoperational wrote: »
    Really?
    You are incapable of seeing why the burning of a stolen statue, of a figure whom is central to the catholic religion, by a group who go out of their way to goad and provoke the Nationalist (and mainly Catholic) people living a few yards away from them may cause some problems.

    You can be as cool as you like about being an atheist etc but all the bravado in the world doesn't change this being an inflammatory and nasty stunt.

    Read my apology further up Slowey

    22/25



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