Religious Imposition.

[davebtelford]

Mr Cameron claims that Britain is a Christian country but in a poll 69% said they had no religion and only 29% professed to having a religious faith (all faiths). So it seems that fewer than 20% are actually Christians. I expect shops ensure that their staff get time off 'with their families' without recourse to religion-inspired holidays.

PS. Spar shops are owned by A F Blakemore & our local one is staffed entirely by white caucasians. Didn't notice if any of them wear crucifixes.

[dotti34]

I agree, Accyman, of course there would still be holidays but not the ones that are (supposedly) for religious reasons, which is what I meant regarding Easter.

[Michael1954]

All this fuss because supermarkets were closed for one day. I can live without Tesco for one day, and whether or not they are closed for a religious holiday is of no issue to me.

[Margaret Pilkington]

Originally Posted by davebtelford

Mr Cameron claims that Britain is a Christian country but in a poll 69% said they had no religion and only 29% professed to having a religious faith (all faiths). So it seems that fewer than 20% are actually Christians. I expect shops ensure that their staff get time off 'with their families' without recourse to religion-inspired holidays.

PS. Spar shops are owned by A F Blakemore & our local one is staffed entirely by white caucasians. Didn't notice if any of them wear crucifixes.

Maybe people are embarrassed to profess any kind of faith these days. Muslims and Jews do not hold back in professing faith....But it is somehow seen as a bit 'naff'(for want of a better word) to profess a Christian faith.
I do not follow a particular religion, but I am a spiritual person......I live my life by tenets that would be seen to the outsider as 'Christian'.

Our spar shop is run by Muslims.

You do not need to demonstrate your faith to hold it.....and you do not need to subscribe to organised services.
Yes, of course the people running the shop will get their days off.....but it is not exactly the same when you have to work while your family are at home enjoying the break.
I spent nearly 30 years in that situation.....and believe me everyone who had a family wanted to be off at the same time as them.
Doing the duty rota for a festive period was a nightmare.

[Wynonie Harris]

As I keep saying, the situation's sod all to do with religion; it's an attempt by the government to try and even things up for smaller corner shops in their fight against the big grocery chains. Religion's just a red herring in this argument!

[cashman]

Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

As I keep saying, the situation's sod all to do with religion; it's an attempt by the government to try and even things up for smaller corner shops in their fight against the big grocery chains. Religion's just a red herring in this argument!

Would the red herring be one of them 3 fishes,by any chance?

[Margaret Pilkington]

It is only religious because the closure happens on Easter Day, and the legislation relates to a religious holiday(as opposed to a bank holiday).....so it is a bit of both.
Religion and a bit of political and governmental meddling just to be on the safe side.

[accyman]

the tips open today by the way incase you want to take your trash out

they only shut new years day , xmas day and boxing day

ps:

any update on the jesus situation has he re-risen yet ?

[Margaret Pilkington]

Accyman...Maybe that is why people do not profess their faith.....fear of ridicule.
If I said I was Muslim, or Jewish, Hindu or Buddhist, there would be no remark made.
It is about respect for culture and creed.

[cashman]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Accyman...Maybe that is why people do not profess their faith.....fear of ridicule.
If I said I was Muslim, or Jewish, Hindu or Buddhist, there would be no remark made.
It is about respect for culture and creed.

Yeh dont really know me then, no-ones sacred.

[Less]

Originally Posted by accyman

ps:

any update on the jesus situation has he re-risen yet ?

There's a bit of confusion concerning the time table, the Church of England claim he will arrive at 8.00pm British Summer Time, all the other Christians think BST should be ignored and the actual time will be 8.00pm Greenwich Mean Time.

Perhaps we need a Government Quango setting up to decide who's correct?

[Margaret Pilkington]

Oh, yes I do Cashy....and I like you for it.
What ever anyone says about you.....they cannot say you are not consistent.
Oh.....by the way I am none of those religions.

[Margaret Pilkington]

Originally Posted by Less

There's a bit of confusion concerning the time table, the Church of England claim he will arrive at 8.00pm British Summer Time, all the other Christians think BST should be ignored and the actual time will be 8.00pm Greenwich Mean Time.

Perhaps we need a Government Quango setting up to decide who's correct?

If you are relying on government....I wouldn't be holding your breath.

[DaveinGermany]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Accyman...Maybe that is why people do not profess their faith.....fear of ridicule.
If I said I was Muslim, or Jewish, Hindu or Buddhist, there would be no remark made.
It is about respect for culture and creed.

Not sure about that one Ma, other religions have had quite a few prods, pokes & digs in various threads within these very pages over the years.

[Eric]

Originally Posted by accyman

there should be no allowances for religeon wether it be christianity , islam , hindu or whatever and teh sooner the better

Maybe something like this:



CBC.ca Montreal - INFOGRAPHIC: Breaking down Quebec's secular charter