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[ramAnag]

I was raised CofE - I think all our generation were - and went to a secondary school of Catholic origins but one that was basically secular. Anyway one kid who was Buddhist in whole school, a few non Orthodox Jews and no one of any other faith. 50 odd years later and it's a whole different story and I imagine RE is a completely different thing there.

Secondary school totally turned me off religion, it probably would do the same if I was there now, although the teaching would probably be more balanced.

Sorry but your post created a bizarre image in my mind of angelic boy soprano rA doing solos at Oldham cathedral if there is one. No it's not a city is it - Manchester cathedral then. Standing in cassock and surplice before a gushing crowd of parents, fearful of the forthcoming castration to maintain performance sills!

Lol…not far off. Won a choral scholarship at ten and was at boarding school 200 miles from home till my voice broke at 14 under the influence of numerous cigarettes. Then returned north and had the same experience as MA. Music teacher thought he was getting a gifted musical addition to the school choir. He was disappointed. All I wanted was to play rugby, football and cricket along with the usual adolescent mischief and told him so in no uncertain terms.

However, my point was. My upbringing was entirely Christian and I still identify with most Christian values albeit in a non attending capacity. There is no way in which I am anti Christian.

[Andy_Faber]

However, my point was. My upbringing was entirely Christian and I still identify with most Christian values albeit in a non attending capacity. There is no way in which I am anti Christian.

But, as you seem to trust GP's views more than I, you do accept now that my observation is valid.

[ramAnag]

But, as you seem to trust GP's views more than I, you do accept now that my observation is valid.

No I don’t think your observation is remotely valid and it’s not about trust. GP made an observation. You made an accusation, a completely unfounded one.
I am no more anti Christian than I was anti English when Tricky made that accusation ages ago.
It’s a discrediting tactic from both of you and I still await a single piece of evidence which has enabled you to describe me as anti Christian.

[Andy_Faber]

GP made an observation. You made an accusation
.

You?re clutching at split hairs there rA, but it?s a spat that could just go on so I?ll just let others ?observe? like GP did and come to their own conclusions

[ramAnag]

You?re clutching at split hairs there rA, but it?s a spat that could just go on so I?ll just let others ?observe? like GP did and come to their own conclusions

That’ll be another case of you providing absolutely no evidence then, AF. Becoming a bit of a habit, but fine by me for others to reach their own conclusions.

[swaledale]

No I don’t think your observation is remotely valid and it’s not about trust. GP made an observation. You made an accusation, a completely unfounded one.
I am no more anti Christian than I was anti English when Tricky made that accusation ages ago.
It’s a discrediting tactic from both of you and I still await a single piece of evidence which has enabled you to describe me as anti Christian.

I'm not so much anti Christian or indeed anti religion, anyone is entitled to believe whatever they want to with the important caveats, that they don't try and shove it down others throats or use to influence other people's lives, that they actually observe and practice the tenets of the faith they claim to believe in, rather than select the bits that suit them and ignore the bits that don't and that they respect the right of others to believe other things or not as they wish.

Frankly don't give stuff what a person believes in provided it doesn't have a malign influence on mine and other peoples lives.