on 24-01-2013 11:15 PM
"Many Catholic priests take a flexible approach to celibacy, tolerated by church leaders, and some believe sex with children or men does not count, a former Melbourne priest said on Wednesday."
Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/national/child-sex-abuse-link-to-celibacy-20130123-2d7ch.html#ixzz2ItULwubd
Let's just throw these kiddie fiddlers in gaol. I don't care if they think it's right by their religion. Using their own stupid logic, throwing them in gaol isn't violating their religious right it's merely throwing out trash:)
on 25-01-2013 04:41 PM
LOL...I have large gates & large dogs and if they can't 'tame the savage territorial beast' when they hear the gates opening...then it's so sad, too bad. I do 'self read' re 'electricity'. lol
on 25-01-2013 04:52 PM
LOL...I have large gates & large dogs and if they can't 'tame the savage territorial beast' when they hear the gates opening...then it's so sad, too bad. I do 'self read' re 'electricity'. lol
well, whether it is someone who wants to sell me homeware products, internet service or a Watchtower booklet, i treat them all equally ie the way i would like to be treated....They're just doing their job.
on 25-01-2013 04:58 PM
You do realise that 'hawking' is illegal? Is that the term? Can't remember. i.e. salespeople can neither bombard you via phone or attendance at your property so why should religious fanatics think it's OK to sell their 'product' in spite of privacy laws? JMO.
Can't remember the last time any salesperson fronted at my property in 20 years but the religious sales types don't get it....go figure !!!
on 25-01-2013 05:03 PM
You do realise that 'hawking' is illegal? Is that the term?
:^O
i dunno, but i like it.
on 25-01-2013 05:05 PM
If the Catholic religion is against Child molestation way did the Vatican refuse to hand Papers about this very thing to the police.
Why do they spend so much time covering this up and sending Child Molesters to different Parishes where they do it again and again.
I'm a Catholic bred though don't practise now but do know a bit of what's gone on in
the past and this is a big murky part of their past but is now coming to light, and about time for the Royal Commission I say. Yes in the past these criminals were indeed sent for a holiday, and then to another parish, but I like to think that was in the past.
As for religious callers, unless they're pushy and unpleasant, which I've never
experienced, i treat them the same way as other uninvited callers, tell them
politely I am not interested. They too have their faith and I do in the main try
to respect other peoples' beliefs, though don't have to share them.
on 25-01-2013 05:10 PM
As far as I am aware, door to door sales are not illegal. There is actually a law regarding "cooling off" period which applies to such sales. There are however new restrictions regarding times ie they are not permitted to knock on your door at certain times and Sundays or Public Holidays. I get sales reps here on weekly basis. Jehova's Witnesses, maybe twice a year..
on 25-01-2013 05:13 PM
I respect your politeness Bright ton42, but mate, I grew up with parts of my family being JW's=shoot me. My Cousins grew up thinking the 'end was nigh' & that they'd all have flames coming out of their head?...seriously? lmao....define child abuse?...lol. Might as well put on a Leonard Cohen Album & reach for the razorblades.
Needless to say I think spirituality is a personal thing.
Science proves that we are all individuals (see DNA, Tongue, iris, finger print etc). We just have to start getting that, Personally life is too short to have people at my gate preaching religion, when I have my own beliefs. Perhaps they should respect that?
on 25-01-2013 05:14 PM
I am always polite to people at the door, but I always have the security door locked and talk to them through the door, I say I am not interested and walk away.
on 25-01-2013 05:27 PM
As far as I am aware, door to door sales are not illegal. There is actually a law regarding "cooling off" period which applies to such sales. There are however new restrictions regarding times ie they are not permitted to knock on your door at certain times and Sundays or Public Holidays. I get sales reps here on weekly basis. Jehova's Witnesses, maybe twice a year..
I am interested in what the law says about providing safe access to your front door. Is there such a law? I cant find anything specific.
on 25-01-2013 05:29 PM
Bob your comments in your OP if I said what I really think I would be banned from this site and most likely have a man dressed in blue come knocking on my door