Floods Are Result of 'Moral Degradation'

22ANDUK · 02-07-2007, 07:38 PM

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/liv...e_id=1770&ct=5

According to senior figures in the Church of England, the recent flood's are a direct result of Britain's 'moral degradation'.

The Rt Rev Graham Dow, the Bishop of Carlisle, whose district suffered horrendous flooding two years ago, believes the extreme weather is the direct consequence of mankind's lack of respect "for each other, for the planet and for God".

He said: "This is a strong and definite judgment because the world has been arrogant in going its own way.

Well, I guess at least it makes a change from blaming 'global warming'.

Britannist · 02-07-2007, 07:42 PM

The 'end of the world is near' pro-global warming theory lobby will not be very pleased that a man of the cloth has joined what they see as their own exclusive debate - one in which they make the rules and decide what can and can't be said.

g hall · 02-07-2007, 09:23 PM

Presumably this man has never read the manual of his religion which told man that God would not flood the Earth again.

Fairy stories for children I'm afraid

Westcountryman · 03-07-2007, 12:36 PM

Agree with G hall. Also, God gave us free will, ergo wouldn't interfere unless asked. I believe judgment is reserved 'til the end.

Besoeker · 03-07-2007, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Britannist

The 'end of the world is near' pro-global warming theory lobby will not be very pleased that a man of the cloth has joined what they see as their own exclusive debate - one in which they make the rules and decide what can and can't be said.

I don't know of anyone pro AGW who is saying that the end of the world is near.

TonyG · 03-07-2007, 12:57 PM

The Rt Rev Graham Dow sounds like he is just one step short of a sandwich board! 8)

TonyG · 03-07-2007, 01:13 PM

Complete ********.
Maybe he's converting to Puritanism or joining the Pentecostal bunch a bit further north!
Hellfire and Brimstone next then...

John Carter · 03-07-2007, 01:17 PM

Great.

Big bunch of Christians out there trying to convince the punters that you don't have to become a nutjob to embrace Christianity and then this idiot comes along...

TonyG · 03-07-2007, 01:20 PM

With rhetoric like that it must be time for the Druids to make a big comeback. Did they get a big gethering at Stonehenge this year?
I couldn't make it, I was out of the country at the time...

rjt · 03-07-2007, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Britannist

The 'end of the world is near' pro-global warming theory lobby will not be very pleased that a man of the cloth has joined what they see as their own exclusive debate - one in which they make the rules and decide what can and can't be said.

I bet they wont, I dont think this chap is right though, if God was going to express his anger he has it within him to do something a bit more drammatic then a few inches of water.

02-07-2007, 07:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
22ANDUK Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,438	Floods Are Result of 'Moral Degradation' http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/liv...e_id=1770&ct=5 According to senior figures in the Church of England, the recent flood's are a direct result of Britain's 'moral degradation'. The Rt Rev Graham Dow, the Bishop of Carlisle, whose district suffered horrendous flooding two years ago, believes the extreme weather is the direct consequence of mankind's lack of respect "for each other, for the planet and for God". He said: "This is a strong and definite judgment because the world has been arrogant in going its own way. Well, I guess at least it makes a change from blaming 'global warming'.

02-07-2007, 07:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Britannist Uber Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London Posts: 22,896	Pro-global warming theory lobby The 'end of the world is near' pro-global warming theory lobby will not be very pleased that a man of the cloth has joined what they see as their own exclusive debate - one in which they make the rules and decide what can and can't be said.

02-07-2007, 09:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
g hall Uber Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: erewhon Posts: 5,499	Presumably this man has never read the manual of his religion which told man that God would not flood the Earth again. Fairy stories for children I'm afraid __________________ "That government is best which governs least." "This is a sharp Medicine, but it is a Physician for all diseases and miseries". "To be "matter of fact" about the world is to blunder into fantasy --and dull fantasy at that, as the real world is strange and wonderful." Remember TANSTAAFL and TANJ

03-07-2007, 12:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
Westcountryman Uber Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The Westcountry. Posts: 5,922 Party: None	Agree with G hall. Also, God gave us free will, ergo wouldn't interfere unless asked. I believe judgment is reserved 'til the end. __________________ Manus haec inimica tyrannis ense petit placidam sub libertate quietam - "This hand of mine, which is hostile to tyrants, seeks by the sword quiet peace under liberty."

03-07-2007, 12:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
TonyG Uber Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,589	The Rt Rev Graham Dow sounds like he is just one step short of a sandwich board! 8) __________________ If you don't think you can change the world, who do you expect to do it for you? ---- http://www.mercola.com/townofallopat...ofallopath.htm

03-07-2007, 01:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
TonyG Uber Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,589	Complete ********. Maybe he's converting to Puritanism or joining the Pentecostal bunch a bit further north! Hellfire and Brimstone next then... __________________ If you don't think you can change the world, who do you expect to do it for you? ---- http://www.mercola.com/townofallopat...ofallopath.htm

03-07-2007, 01:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
John Carter Uber Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On Sabbatical Posts: 5,110	Great. Big bunch of Christians out there trying to convince the punters that you don't have to become a nutjob to embrace Christianity and then this idiot comes along...

03-07-2007, 01:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
TonyG Uber Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,589	With rhetoric like that it must be time for the Druids to make a big comeback. Did they get a big gethering at Stonehenge this year? I couldn't make it, I was out of the country at the time... __________________ If you don't think you can change the world, who do you expect to do it for you? ---- http://www.mercola.com/townofallopat...ofallopath.htm

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