Should we host religious weekends at the Amex ?

[stickboy]

Hope this works as haven't uploaded a pic from my phone before.


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[Don Quixote]

You can't discriminate against people.

 

[Shy Talk]

I'd rather have a nice, clean Jehovah's Witness' bottom on my seat than a sweaty-arsed Chelsea supporter!

 

[SeagullSongs]

Incidentally, Sussex has a broader range of prominent religious groups than most. For some odd reason, East Grinstead seems to feature very highly. A quick google reveals you can find places to worship in the town if you're Church of England, Roman Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, United Reformed, Full Gospel, Kingdom Faith or Newfrontiers Evangelical, whatever that might be. Considering it's not that big a place, that's pretty diverse.

Just outside (technically in Surrey, but not by much) is the London Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, aka the Mormons (very imposing building if you've ever passed it, especially at night), which is one of- I think- two major Mormon temples in the UK. The church of Scientology also have their UK headquarters in East Grinstead. That place used to be their world HQ once apparently, and I have a feeling Tom Cruise and John Travolta have dropped by before.

And finally, for those of a Da Vinci Code persuasion, both Opus Dei and the Rosicrucians have premises in the town too. Nobody really knows why they all chose boring old EG.

Frankly, it's a surprise we haven't had MORE religious events at the Amex.

You got that right!

 

[MattBackHome]

The view, here and now...

 

[stickboy]

around 9,000 there. Took a few pics and had a pie and spoke with two stewards who caught me trying to slide threw a gap at the south end as wanted to have a walk round.

Thought i was in trouble but we spoke for 40 minutes about their religion, about God, Saton, alcohol, sex and drugs. Asked about me and have I ever thought about talking in deth about it.

Said it was nice talking and shook their hands and made an accuse to leave. Haven't a problem with anyone or religion but its not my thing.

 

[Lord Bracknell]

Thanks for that!

I don't envy your job - must be very difficult not to inadvertently offend and also very easy to make assumptions even when it may appear obvious that a certain person is a member of a particular religion. I suspect I would put my foot in it - a Muslim customer in my shop wished me a merry Xmas last year and I automatically replied "and you"

And why not? There must be a lot of people in Brighton who have dealings with Arabic speaking folk who, if you asked, would turn out to be Coptic Christians.

 

[KZNSeagull]

And why not? There must be a lot of people in Brighton who have dealings with Arabic speaking folk who, if you asked, would turn out to be Coptic Christians.

She was wearing a full on Burka!

 

[SeagullSongs]

The view, here and now...

"Is that all you bring away?"

 

[Stat Brother]

I'm surprised this thread is so 'popular'.
Surely off loading 'our' stadium to a bunch of fee paying polite well mannered folk, is a no brainer.

There can't be too many NIMBY's left in Falmer, but why alienate those that are, by taking Megadeth's cash over the Jehovah's.

 

[Blues Rock DJ]

I'm surprised this thread is so 'popular'.
Surely off loading 'our' stadium to a bunch of fee paying polite well mannered folk, is a no brainer.

There can't be too many NIMBY's left in Falmer, but why alienate those that are, by taking Megadeth's cash over the Jehovah's.

Couldn't agree more, Brother, thought it would take everyone's mind off Vicente for the weekend. But whilst on the subject didn't Hank Marvin ( a JW) refuse to give his son a blood transfusion a few years ago........or have I got the wrong end of the stick? If true, couldn't agree to that.

 

[Stat Brother]

Couldn't agree more, Brother, thought it would take everyone's mind off Vicente for the weekend. But whilst on the subject didn't Hank Marvin ( a JW) refuse to give his son a blood transfusion a few years ago........or have I got the wrong end of the stick? If true, couldn't agree to that.

Fortunately we don't have to agree with the ideologies of the people that sit in 'our' seat.

 

[Westdene Wonder]

iTS ONLY YOUR SEAT ON MATCHDAYS!

 

[Stat Brother]

iTS ONLY YOUR SEAT ON MATCHDAYS!

Although it's not really is it.

 

[Lyndhurst 14]

There was a similar event held at the Mets baseball stadium in New York recently. 40,000 ultra orthodox jews managed to fill the Stadium – which is more than the Mets fans manage to do these days! The event was to discuss the dangers of the Internet – unfortunately a lot of newspaper photographers managed to snap them checking their smart phones for e mail and voicemail which rather defeated the object. They were also handed flyers for an iPhone app which let them find local kosher restaurants – aint technology wonderful.

Ultra orthodox rally at Citifield

 

[Gullys Cats]

Its a positive thing

 

[geodavies]

Shit....wish i had off known....

 

[nevergoagain]

around 9,000 there. Took a few pics and had a pie and spoke with two stewards who caught me trying to slide threw a gap at the south end as wanted to have a walk round.

Thought i was in trouble but we spoke for 40 minutes about their religion, about God, Saton, alcohol, sex and drugs. Asked about me and have I ever thought about talking in deth about it.

Said it was nice talking and shook their hands and made an accuse to leave. Haven't a problem with anyone or religion but its not my thing.

Was the stoning any good ?, local lad I believe.

 

[bennibenj]

see the Jehovah Witnesses are in my seat this weekend......do not approve !

bloody hell - whats not to agree with?

 

[Lord Bracknell]

She was wearing a full on Burka!

At least Muslims celebrate Christmas on 25 December. Coptic Christians wait until 7 January.