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Crimson Dynamo 15-10-2015 02:38 PM

CofE churches may soon only open at Easter and Christmas
 
One in four parishes has fewer than ten worshippers
  • Centuries-old churches across the country may shut doors for most of year
  • Church of England now has fewer than 800,000 worshippers on Sundays
  • Drastic overhaul could see thousands turned into 'festival churches', which only open on major religious holidays after Church of England proposals
  • Anglican church is still spending £160million a year maintaining buildings

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2015/...4868393086.jpg
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...#ixzz3oeCJ7HWZ


Looks like the middle eastern jesus cults are on their uppers!

Northern Monkey 15-10-2015 02:44 PM

Never happen round here.Our local C of E Primary School won't let new kids go there if they have'nt been going to the local church for a couple of years before.The vicar has to sign a form to vouch for you.Keeps the church busy.

Crimson Dynamo 15-10-2015 02:47 PM

how repulsive that any church is inveigled with a school

:umm2:

JoshBB 15-10-2015 02:53 PM

I don't agree with faith schools tbh, people from different religions should mix. It's not good for society to separate everyone.

(I also don't agree with all-boys and all-girls schools)

bots 15-10-2015 03:01 PM

I think McDonald's or Tesco should buy them and bring shops back to the community

Cherie 15-10-2015 03:05 PM

This is misleading :nono: it's only the church's in the middle of nowhere like where LT lives that are going to do this, someone was interviewed about this yesterday on5live sorry to burst your bubble LT:laugh:

Cherie 15-10-2015 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoshBB (Post 8225345)
I don't agree with faith schools tbh, people from different religions should mix. It's not good for society to separate everyone.

(I also don't agree with all-boys and all-girls schools)

I think people should have freedom to choose :shrug:

Shaun 15-10-2015 03:19 PM

Christianity is only worth the hassle when there's an excuse to binge on chocolate

JoshBB 15-10-2015 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cherie (Post 8225364)
I think people should have freedom to choose :shrug:

Sorry I just disagree, I think communities work better when people of all religions, genders, sexualities, whatever come together and learn in the same environment regardless of who they are - people need to integrate with each other.

MTVN 15-10-2015 03:24 PM

Wouldn't be surprised if it happened to our village Church. I last went Christmas before last and even then there were only about 10 people there :unsure: We do have a CofE school here as well but that has barely any pupils either

Kazanne 15-10-2015 03:28 PM

I've been to church this morning to see my little boy in his first harvest Festival play,it was lovely, I love churches and it would be a shame to see some of them closed through the year.

Cherie 15-10-2015 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoshBB (Post 8225382)
Sorry I just disagree, I think communities work better when people of all religions, genders, sexualities, whatever come together and learn in the same environment regardless of who they are - people need to integrate with each other.

There are plenty of opportunities for them to integrate in other areas my kids went to catholic primary, and both went on to non faith secondary, it didn't pose a problem for them, I think you underestimate kids ability to adapt, what they are taught about equality and diversity home are far more important

Crimson Dynamo 15-10-2015 03:49 PM

no child should be exposed to any cult or superstition. They should be taught the best of our knowledge that has been fully peer reviewed not some middle eastern utter bollocks form 2000 years ago

Its a bloody disgrace and shame on a parent who would put a kid to a "superstition school"

JoshBB 15-10-2015 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cherie (Post 8225401)
There are plenty of opportunities for them to integrate in other areas my kids went to catholic primary, and both went on to non faith secondary, it didn't pose a problem for them, I think you underestimate kids ability to adapt, what they are taught about equality and diversity home are far more important

Fair enough. I agree that what you're taught at home is more important also.

I don't have a problem with sunday schools or extra-curricular activities provided by religious organisations but I am not a huge fan of segregation.

Given the decision, I probably wouldn't ban faith schools altogether but the schools need to do a lot more to show other aspects of society.

Northern Monkey 15-10-2015 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoshBB (Post 8225410)
Fair enough. I agree that what you're taught at home is more important also.

I don't have a problem with sunday schools or extra-curricular activities provided by religious organisations but I am not a huge fan of segregation.

Given the decision, I probably wouldn't ban faith schools altogether but the schools need to do a lot more to show other aspects of society.

Atleast in our local C of E school there is a priority list for entry.Kids with sibblings already there,then Practicing C of E,then people who practice another religion and then it's people with no religion last.There are only so many places though so the people with no religion like my kids don't really have a chance.

Cherie 15-10-2015 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoshBB (Post 8225410)
Fair enough. I agree that what you're taught at home is more important also.

I don't have a problem with sunday schools or extra-curricular activities provided by religious organisations but I am not a huge fan of segregation.

Given the decision, I probably wouldn't ban faith schools altogether but the schools need to do a lot more to show other aspects of society.


Faith schools cover all religions and all festivals, Diwali, EID not sure Sunday schools exist any more


Quote:

Originally Posted by Northern Monkey (Post 8225416)
Atleast in our local C of E school there is a priority list for entry.Kids with sibblings already there,then Practicing C of E,then people who practice another religion and then it's people with no religion last.There are only so many places though so the people with no religion like my kids don't really have a chance.


Why would you want your kids to go to a faith school though if you don't have that particular faith

Ashley. 15-10-2015 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoshBB (Post 8225345)
I don't agree with faith schools tbh, people from different religions should mix. It's not good for society to separate everyone.

(I also don't agree with all-boys and all-girls schools)

My best friend went to an all-girls school, she's no different to me and still had contact with boys. I don't think it really matters. In fact, I think it's better. People generally do better in their exams in same-gender schools.

AnnieK 15-10-2015 05:40 PM

My son has not been Christened, we do not attend Church and he has no siblings. He still got a place at our local C of E school which happens to have the best ofsted report of all the local schools. It's not as hard to get them in as it used to be.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ashley. (Post 8225563)
My best friend went to an all-girls school, she's no different to me and still had contact with boys. I don't think it really matters. In fact, I think it's better. People generally do better in their exams in same-gender schools.

I went to an all girls school and I disagree a little. I had an older brother and went to a mixed primary so did always have male friends but some girls at school had no contact with boys and didn't know how to interact with them.. When they left school those girls went one of two ways in the main....they either turned very promiscuous at Uni or continued being very introverted. I would never send my child to a single sex school after my experience (even though I had no problems).

Johnnyuk123 15-10-2015 06:02 PM

If i got my way i'd bulldoze them all down and replace them with free parking.:thumbs:

http://www.guardian.co.tt/sites/defa...?itok=DgpZ7Vq1

Northern Monkey 15-10-2015 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cherie (Post 8225441)
Faith schools cover all religions and all festivals, Diwali, EID not sure Sunday schools exist any more





Why would you want your kids to go to a faith school though if you don't have that particular faith

It's close and it's a good school and i went there.I turned out alright and it honestly did'nt affect my beliefs one way or the other.I just sang hymns in the morning and went to church for events like harvest etc.I'd be happy for my kids to go.I know loads of people who did the whole church thing just to get their kids in.I did'nt but i've got my eldests name down anyway.

Will. 15-10-2015 07:29 PM

My school was like some Catholic witch coven.

How I would avoid entering the chapel at all costs:

School chapel
https://notesfromthewaitingroom.file...munds-ware.jpg

Dollface 15-10-2015 08:01 PM

Yay another thread for people to hate on religion.. :facepalm:

Johnnyuk123 15-10-2015 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Will1999 (Post 8226022)
My school was like some Catholic witch coven.

How I would avoid entering the chapel at all costs:

School chapel
https://notesfromthewaitingroom.file...munds-ware.jpg

Notice how all the windows are shaped like a mans genitals and the large organ is another clue.:hehe:

Livia 15-10-2015 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoshBB (Post 8225382)
Sorry I just disagree, I think communities work better when people of all religions, genders, sexualities, whatever come together and learn in the same environment regardless of who they are - people need to integrate with each other.

I agree Josh. I think personally that all schools should be secular. I do think religion should be studied with all religions studied equally. No one can decide they don't believe in God if they know nothing about him.

If people want to study their own religion, they can still do that, I did. But it was outside school hours.

Johnnyuk123 15-10-2015 08:44 PM

Personaly for me ALL religion should be left behind at the school gates.


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