Catholicism - Wow?
Sep. 25th, 2003 12:49 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
miss_squiddyHas the Church gone mad? Yesterday we were greeted with the news not only that nightclub chaplains are being employed to preach the 'good word' to clubbers across the country, but also that the Church has decided to re-brand itself 'JC:UK'...
Is it just me, or does there seem to be a certain resemblance between this and the 'Catholicism - Wow!' campaign in Kevin Smith's 'Dogma'???
"Ladies and Gentlemen of the press - few would deny that the Catholic Church has fallen behind somewhat in the times. Catholicism usually strikes the average person as an old-fashioned remedy for the ills - both moral and psychological - of a society that has since left it's stringent rules and ornate rituals on the heap with 45's and eight track cassettes. And in an effort to disprove that, the Church has appointed this year as a time of renewal, both of faith and of style. So, it is with great pleasure, that I present you and your parish - mere days away from it's centennial celebration - and the continental United States, via Satellite with the first of man revamps that the 'Catholicism - Wow!' campaign will unveil over the next year. Now, what does this mean for the average churchgoer? Are we going to throw out the rule book and adopt a hippie mentality in regards to our faith? No. We're simply talking about a few minor alterations to both the aesthetic and theoretical aspects of a religion that boasts one of the highest membership numbers on the planet. Thank you, thank you. So what are we talking about here? Well, for example, while it has been a time-honored and traditional symbol of our faith, we have decided to retire the highly recognizable, yet wholly depressing symbol of our Lord, Jesus Christ, crucified. Why? Well, look at it. Would you relish being a member of a group that uses a man nailed to two pieces of wood as it's masthead? Of course not - who would? I've got enough downers in my daily routine without having to deal with this visual every time I go to worship. Instead, the church is going to adopt this new, more soothing and inspiring sigil, which we feel is in-line with our new outlook."
So is THIS the future of the Church in England? Nutters.
Additional:
Oh Yeah. Almost forgot. Anyone else seen the billboard ads for the Alphacourse? Apparently, it's "an opportunity to explore the meaning of life..."
Seminars:
Christianity: Boring, Untrue and Irrelevant?
Who is Jesus?
Why did Jesus die?
How can I be sure of my faith?
Why and how should I read the Bible?
Why and how should I pray?
How does God guide us?
Who is the Holy Spirit?
What does the Holy Spirit do?
How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit?
How can I make the most of the rest of my life?
How can I resist evil?
Why and how should I tell others?
Does God heal today?
What about the Church?
Hrmmmm... Conjurs up images of bearded men in fluffy jumpers saying "so, let's talk about God and you..."
(What do you Christian types think about all this??? A welcome change or crackpot plot based on a cult movie?)
Is it just me, or does there seem to be a certain resemblance between this and the 'Catholicism - Wow!' campaign in Kevin Smith's 'Dogma'???
"Ladies and Gentlemen of the press - few would deny that the Catholic Church has fallen behind somewhat in the times. Catholicism usually strikes the average person as an old-fashioned remedy for the ills - both moral and psychological - of a society that has since left it's stringent rules and ornate rituals on the heap with 45's and eight track cassettes. And in an effort to disprove that, the Church has appointed this year as a time of renewal, both of faith and of style. So, it is with great pleasure, that I present you and your parish - mere days away from it's centennial celebration - and the continental United States, via Satellite with the first of man revamps that the 'Catholicism - Wow!' campaign will unveil over the next year. Now, what does this mean for the average churchgoer? Are we going to throw out the rule book and adopt a hippie mentality in regards to our faith? No. We're simply talking about a few minor alterations to both the aesthetic and theoretical aspects of a religion that boasts one of the highest membership numbers on the planet. Thank you, thank you. So what are we talking about here? Well, for example, while it has been a time-honored and traditional symbol of our faith, we have decided to retire the highly recognizable, yet wholly depressing symbol of our Lord, Jesus Christ, crucified. Why? Well, look at it. Would you relish being a member of a group that uses a man nailed to two pieces of wood as it's masthead? Of course not - who would? I've got enough downers in my daily routine without having to deal with this visual every time I go to worship. Instead, the church is going to adopt this new, more soothing and inspiring sigil, which we feel is in-line with our new outlook."
So is THIS the future of the Church in England? Nutters.
Additional:
Oh Yeah. Almost forgot. Anyone else seen the billboard ads for the Alphacourse? Apparently, it's "an opportunity to explore the meaning of life..."
Seminars:
Christianity: Boring, Untrue and Irrelevant?
Who is Jesus?
Why did Jesus die?
How can I be sure of my faith?
Why and how should I read the Bible?
Why and how should I pray?
How does God guide us?
Who is the Holy Spirit?
What does the Holy Spirit do?
How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit?
How can I make the most of the rest of my life?
How can I resist evil?
Why and how should I tell others?
Does God heal today?
What about the Church?
Hrmmmm... Conjurs up images of bearded men in fluffy jumpers saying "so, let's talk about God and you..."
(What do you Christian types think about all this??? A welcome change or crackpot plot based on a cult movie?)
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Date: 2003-09-25 04:36 am (UTC)Oh, please, tell me you're not being serious!
*falls off chair*
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Date: 2003-09-25 04:43 am (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2003-09-25 06:07 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2003-09-25 07:19 am (UTC)Anyway, yeah sure. I'm going to Sin tonight to see Mari and meet the new Grimpeeps but I should be OK for that too...
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Date: 2003-09-25 07:27 am (UTC)Aren't you curious to see who we've got this time though???
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Date: 2003-09-25 07:33 am (UTC)I'll have a few tinnies with you on Friday instead.
*mulletymulletymulletymullet*
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Date: 2003-09-25 06:21 am (UTC)I think that UK Christianity is going the way of the dodo myself... not that I will notice/care ;-)
Oh aye - as to that comment about JD being a holy spirit... geugh. Horrible stuff - I will stick to my far superior malts ta very much (must remember to bring some down to Infest next year... I knew something was missing from the kilt ensamble ;-)
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Date: 2003-09-25 06:36 am (UTC)(And I'm not sure if it is going to disappear just yet... I know loads of people go to Soul Survivor...)
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Date: 2003-09-25 06:43 am (UTC)IT BURNS!!!!
Best not go back there, my retinas started to melt!
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Date: 2003-09-25 08:37 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2003-09-25 08:47 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2003-09-25 09:13 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2003-09-26 01:03 pm (UTC)It was VERY odd indeed.
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Date: 2003-09-29 05:42 am (UTC)1. Bunch of assorted goths and punks
2. Friends from school, some of whom liked Mariah Carey
3. Friends from college, most of whom were in a Christian Youth group.
Everyone hid in different corners for a while, and then hostages were exchanged. Hillarious!