Man this thread is on the verge of going to shit very quickly.
As a long term atheist and as much as I like Rathbone (what he does for the image of those struggling with mental illness is awesome), I think it's a shit effort to call somebody out on their faith in such a public way.
Play the man or the event not his belief system.
The second sentence was perhaps unnecessary, but Clyde's point is well made. Digby's tweet is arrogant, considering the bad press he just gave his team. Just because he wants to spout religious clichés in response doesn't make what he says above reproach.
I just think he is confused about God judging him in heaven and rugby being the game they play in heaven. He may think he is already there.
Does that mean God is Robbie Deans?
Anyone know what game they play in hell?
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Anyone know what game they play in hell?
Can someone please post me a link to the sensational/inaccurate/inflammatory media stories he's objecting to? I've only found the usual sources which I thought were fairly measured; I'd like to read the shockers he's referring to as well.
He's the 2.5 million dollar man! Maybe he just thinks he'll pay his way through the charges?
Can someone please post me a link to the sensational/inaccurate/inflammatory media stories he's objecting to? I've only found the usual sources which I thought were fairly measured; I'd like to read the shockers he's referring to as well.
Digby's theology is not too flash, assuming that the quote (Only God can judge me) is correct. One of the many famous sayings of Jesus which is recorded in all three of the synoptic Gospels clearly indicates that Jesus' teachings require citizens to accept civil authority. "Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's" - Matthew 22, 15-22; Mark 12, 13-17; Luke 20, 20-26.
Digby can indeed be judged for a civil (or criminal) offence by an earthly authority, according to these teachings.
I am not interested in debating theism, or atheism, chaps. I am only interested in debating Digby's theology, which I assert is flawed.
He's the 2.5 million dollar man! Maybe he just thinks he'll pay his way through the charges?
Holy crap... you just brought back nightmares from year 8 Religious Education.