doublesaint Posted 13 April, 2009 Share Posted 13 April, 2009 The Archbishop of Canterbury has urged people in his Easter sermon to lead a less materialistic lifestyle, and says people were 'fascinated' by recent tv programmes(ie reality tv) in which members of the public lived alongside monks for a few weeks. Well I think he should set an example to the rest of us and live in a monastery himself instead of his current home of Lambeth Palace. And then The Pope has his say, saying that we should try and rediscover hope, to end wars poverty and financial turmoil, bit strange coming from the leader of a church who have inflicted many wars throughout the ages in the name of religion, never mind the wealth that they have accumulated in doing so, selling a few paintings may help the poverty issue for a lot of people. I am not against any religion as such, but I do think faith is a very private individual matter and should be left at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Landrew Posted 13 April, 2009 Share Posted 13 April, 2009 (edited) Agreed doublesaint, Especially the last bit. It's rather difficult, and probably hypocritical of these people to come out and talk about leading a less materialistic life, when they are surrounded by the trappings of their so-called exalted positions. However, I don't suppose the Archbishop of Canterbury views a Nintendo Wii with eagerness, or the latest LCD TV with anticipation. Perhaps he's already got them, but I honestly doubt it. And the Pope actually lives a life of materialistic poverty, although we know his every whim could be catered for if he chose. But they don't, and I think therein lies a bit of the message. Understanding that still does not make it easier to take, but there is a great mass of people who are lacking in a bit of spiritual and emotional growth, and substitute it with material things. I've been down that route many times in my life, and it doesn't bring happiness or contentment. I'm going to make the same mistake in a few days time, by parting with cash to buy a motorbike. But I ration myself nowadays, and when the Jehovah Witnesses and Mormons come calling at their usual inappropriate moment, I don't shut the door in their face, but have a conversation. I don't agree with their beliefs in the slightest, but it can make for an interesting 15 minutes. And they certainly look happy enough..! Which reminds me, it's about time I bought a Darwin Fish. There's materialism, for you. Edited 13 April, 2009 by St Landrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 13 April, 2009 Share Posted 13 April, 2009 Agreed doublesaint, Especially the last bit. It's rather difficult, and probably hypocritical of these people to come out and talk about leading a less materialistic life, when they are surrounded by the trappings of their so-called exalted positions. However, I don't suppose the Archbishop of Canterbury views a Nintendo Wii with eagerness, or the latest LCD TV with anticipation. Perhaps he's already got them, but I honestly doubt it. And the Pope actually lives a life of materialistic poverty, although we know his every whim could be catered for if he chose. But they don't, and I think therein lies a bit of the message. Understanding that still does not make it easier to take, but there is a great mass of people who are lacking in a bit of spiritual and emotional growth, and substitute it with material things. I've been down that route many times in my life, and it doesn't bring happiness or contentment. I'm going to make the same mistake in a few days time, by parting with cash to buy a motorbike. But I ration myself nowadays, and when the Jehovah Witnesses and Mormons come calling at their usual inappropriate moment, I don't shut the door in their face, but have a conversation. I don't agree with their beliefs in the slightest, but it can make for an interesting 15 minutes. And they certainly look happy enough..! Which reminds me, it's about time I bought a Darwin Fish. There's materialism, for you. Me too - they're hilarious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 13 April, 2009 Share Posted 13 April, 2009 I live like The Incongruous Monk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atticus Finch of Maycomb Posted 13 April, 2009 Share Posted 13 April, 2009 i live like the bulletproof monk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack rill Posted 13 April, 2009 Share Posted 13 April, 2009 Not a bad number this Vicar malarkey,,,,,Only work on Sundays and all the small boys you can Handel:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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