Piece Of The Manger?

[Atheist]

A so-called authentic piece of the manger where Jesus was tucked up has been sent to Jerusalem, to the delight of some christians. How could a piece of some unknown kid's cot have been tucked away in the expectation that in 2000 years he might become famous? Is there no end to the gullibility of religious believers?

[Mamyalynne]

Dinner was great, thank you.

It was but one piece of advice - a pun on the 'Lamp under a bushel' and always said with a cheeky wink. Only mentioned as trumpets were referred to.

It is blinking cold HiA, as long as it's safe underfoot though.

[gingejbee]

We have several gold items as well as both frankincense and myrrh essential oils (actually true!)....perhaps from the original "gift set"?

[Atheist]

Mamy, were you on the wrong thread?

[Old_Geezer]

They got the story all wrong. It's a Pret a Manger that's just opened in Bethlehem, and is a moment of great joy.

[Mamyalynne]

No, I was replying to Naomi and HereIam.

[Theland]

Mrs T is an angel tonight.
She just fed me steak, eggs and fries followed by an Aldi pudding and custard!
Wonder is it love or she is planning to ask me something? Hmmmm!

[MWG14]

Mock not.

[Canary42]

Shouldn't this be in Jokes?

[tiggerblue10]

I know its not the same thing but it reminds me of a story in the US where a couple were convicted of fraud for selling people plots in heaven.

As long as people aren't being conned out of money then fair enough.

[Theland]

The Catholic Church has always been run as a money making business, Indulgences, relics, monetary penances etc, so this is no surprise id it?

[nailit]

//Mock not// @ 19:35
Why not?

[Theland]

Bolts of lightning maybe?

[Mamyalynne]

Do you mean thunder bolts?

[Theland]

That's the stuff Mamya :-)

[nailit]

Why can't we mock?
Do we want to live in a democracy or not?
Cant have it both ways.

[nailit]

As regards religious relics, any chump that wants to believe in such things is welcome to it, but don't be offended when rational people respond asking for evidence!!

[Mamyalynne]

Mock away, doesn't usually stop anyone.

[Mamyalynne]

Asking for evidence isn't mockery its sensible.

[nailit]

//Mock away, doesn't usually stop anyone//
LOL not on this site it doesn't Mamy...

[anneasquith]

I think we can/or not believe what we wish.