So who will be going to Church in the next 48 hours then?

[GoldWithFalmer]

Not all, but plenty are. Our local parish conducts 6 masses every weekend, across 2 churches. Most are full enough for some people to need to stand. That's just the Catholic ones - of course there are many other Christian churches in the area, too.

Church attendance is actually higher now, than a decade ago in most parts of the country.

You're basically talking rubbish and making yourself look like a retarded bigot. Happy Christmas though.

That is what i thought,essentially you have answered a question of mine,however overall numbers must be down to just above all time low levels?

Maybe the trend is on the increase again,and there are many modern churches too.

 

[ATFC Seagull]

I really don't think that most people who celebrate Christmas and call themselves christian go to church once a month. Are you sure.?

I never said that. What I said was, that there are perfectly logical reasons that churches are fuller at Christmas, and it doesn't mean people have just come out of the woodwork. I am talking about people who DO go to church, I have no idea (and neither do you) about those who claim to be Christian but don't.

 

[Dave the OAP]

I just find it sad that so many so called christians only ever go to church at christmas. Somewhere nice to sign carrols i guess. Go in feb there will be 6 people in the congrigation if you are lucky.

So why do you find it sad...does it affect your enjoyment of life, impact on your well being...that sort of thing?

I am just interested as to why you made the comparison to Islam.

If Christianity, and I do not profess to be a practicing Christian, is in decline, why is it that when the soviet union disbanded, the people rebuilt the churches and flock to services each and every day, and you can say the same about eastern Europe and south America.......personally I am a heathen....I love the ideas of Greek gods and that you have to be nice to everyone as the gods walk amongst us and you never know who you are dissing.

 

[Hastings woody]

Not all, but plenty are. Our local parish conducts 6 masses every weekend, across 2 churches. Most are full enough for some people to need to stand. That's just the Catholic ones - of course there are many other Christian churches in the area, too.

Church attendance is actually higher now, than a decade ago in most parts of the country.

You're basically talking rubbish and making yourself look like a retarded bigot. Happy Christmas though.

Are you Gordon brown.? Merry xmas to you.I must attend church in your parish then.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

That is what i thought,essentially you have answered a question of mine,however overall numbers must be down to just above all time low levels?

Maybe the trend is on the increase again,and there are many modern churches too.

Immigration from Poland has boosted Catholic congregations in some areas.

 

[Hastings woody]

I never said that. What I said was, that there are perfectly logical reasons that churches are fuller at Christmas, and it doesn't mean people have just come out of the woodwork. I am talking about people who DO go to church, I have no idea (and neither do you) about those who claim to be Christian but don't.

Fair play. Merry xmas. My Mrs it at church now for the Nativity.I couldn't join her as im at work and try not to be a hypocrite.

 

[GoldWithFalmer]

Immigration from Poland has boosted Catholic congregations in some areas.

Interesting answer,did not realise the Poles,or many were Catholic,is this the same for most Easter Europe,Russia? i suppose they are most Catholic....i don't know.

 

[ATFC Seagull]

Interesting answer,did not realise the Poles,or many were Catholic,is this the same for most Easter Europe,Russia? i suppose they are most Catholic....i don't know.

Depends, Russia is Eastern Orthodox - Czech Rep Catholic, Croatia & Slovenia Catholic, think Romania is mostly, not sure about Hungary. Somewhere between Poland-Russia it shifts!!

 

[RowleyBirkinQ.C(deceased)]

Just back from a christingle service. The kids Love it. And takes me back to my childhood

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Interesting answer,did not realise the Poles,or many were Catholic,is this the same for most Easter Europe,Russia? i suppose they are most Catholic....i don't know.

", Poland is overwhelmingly Roman Catholic. In 2007, 88.4% of the population belonged to the Catholic Church.[104] Though rates of religious observance are lower, at 52%[105] to 60%,[106] Poland remains one of the most devoutly religious countries in Europe"

 

[8ace]

Over at team c/r HQ we worship at the altar of old moo

ALL HAIL THE MIGHTY OLD MOO HEAD

 

[GoldWithFalmer]

Depends, Russia is Eastern Orthodox - Czech Rep Catholic, Croatia & Slovenia Catholic, think Romania is mostly, not sure about Hungary. Somewhere between Poland-Russia it shifts!!

But in the main Christian?

 

[GoldWithFalmer]

ALL HAIL THE MIGHTY OLD MOO HEAD

Go on then!!!

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Interesting answer,did not realise the Poles,or many were Catholic,is this the same for most Easter Europe,Russia? i suppose they are most Catholic....i don't know.

Russia has about 100 million christians. The Russian Orthodox church is second only to the Roman Catholic Church.

 

[ATFC Seagull]

But in the main Christian?

Except for Bosnia, Albania, Kosovo & Turkey I believe so.

 

[Clive Walker]

Im afraid the churches are one generation from being wiped out and turned into houses or flats. no one goes anymore. I'm afraid to say more people go to mosques in this country nowadays than churches.

My parish is busier than it was 20 years ago so this is not a fact

 

[Hastings woody]

So why do you find it sad...does it affect your enjoyment of life, impact on your well being...that sort of thing?

I am just interested as to why you made the comparison to Islam.

If Christianity, and I do not profess to be a practicing Christian, is in decline, why is it that when the soviet union disbanded, the people rebuilt the churches and flock to services each and every day, and you can say the same about eastern Europe and south America.......personally I am a heathen....I love the ideas of Greek gods and that you have to be nice to everyone as the gods walk amongst us and you never know who you are dissing.

It doesn't affect me or my life. I wasn't compareing christianity to islam i was just trying to point out that im sure that most people that call themselves muslim attend the mosque on a weekly basis where as so called christians do not. I would love to be able to call myself a christian but i do not as i dont attend church regular and do not want to be hypicryticle. So i live by the values of Treat everyone how you would like to be treated yourself. or as they are a greek god i guess.

 

[GoldWithFalmer]

It doesn't affect me or my life. I wasn't compareing christianity to islam i was just trying to point out that im sure that most people that call themselves muslim attend the mosque on a weekly basis where as so called christians do not. I would love to be able to call myself a christian but i do not as i dont attend church regular and do not want to be hypicryticle. So i live by the values of Treat everyone how you would like to be treated yourself. or as they are a greek god i guess.

I class myself as Christian,well in value at least,celebrate the Christmas spirit,totally believe in GOD and the higher plane,yet i never go to church,neither do i want to.

 

[Hastings woody]

I have to go now im finishing work but one question. Why does everyone on songs of praise where glasses.?

 

[ATFC Seagull]

I class myself as Christian,well in value at least,celebrate the Christmas spirit,totally believe in GOD and the higher plane,yet i never go to church,neither do i want to.

...and neither should you feel you need to.