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My twist is that a xenophobic misunderstands and misrepresents a key part of Christian teaching, namely compassion for the stranger.
The parable exhorts us to not pass by on the other side.
The parable exhorts us to not pass by on the other side.
December 27, 2025 at 12:23 AM
My twist is that a xenophobic misunderstands and misrepresents a key part of Christian teaching, namely compassion for the stranger.
The parable exhorts us to not pass by on the other side.
The parable exhorts us to not pass by on the other side.
Almost all the characters mentioned in the New Testament are Jewish of course, including Jesus himself. I very much doubt that He meant the parable of The Good Samaritan as a piece of antisemitism therefore.
December 26, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Almost all the characters mentioned in the New Testament are Jewish of course, including Jesus himself. I very much doubt that He meant the parable of The Good Samaritan as a piece of antisemitism therefore.
Parables are not myths. They are not intended to be believed, but rather are instructional stories with a message.
I’m not a card carrying member of any formal religion, but find people that espouse Christian values and xenophobia despite the parable of the Good Samaritan disingenuous
I’m not a card carrying member of any formal religion, but find people that espouse Christian values and xenophobia despite the parable of the Good Samaritan disingenuous
December 26, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Parables are not myths. They are not intended to be believed, but rather are instructional stories with a message.
I’m not a card carrying member of any formal religion, but find people that espouse Christian values and xenophobia despite the parable of the Good Samaritan disingenuous
I’m not a card carrying member of any formal religion, but find people that espouse Christian values and xenophobia despite the parable of the Good Samaritan disingenuous
Either way around, the hero of that parable is someone who sees beyond race and religion to reach out with compassion to a stranger.
Tomlinson still sides with those who would sooner pass by on the other side.
Tomlinson still sides with those who would sooner pass by on the other side.
December 26, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Either way around, the hero of that parable is someone who sees beyond race and religion to reach out with compassion to a stranger.
Tomlinson still sides with those who would sooner pass by on the other side.
Tomlinson still sides with those who would sooner pass by on the other side.
Tomlinson does something extraordinary. He takes the parable of The Good Samaritan and makes the Pharisee into the hero.
His is a twisted perversion of Christian teaching. Just as his politics is a perversion of British values.
His is a twisted perversion of Christian teaching. Just as his politics is a perversion of British values.
December 26, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Tomlinson does something extraordinary. He takes the parable of The Good Samaritan and makes the Pharisee into the hero.
His is a twisted perversion of Christian teaching. Just as his politics is a perversion of British values.
His is a twisted perversion of Christian teaching. Just as his politics is a perversion of British values.
He might want to send someone to Area 51 and check they still have the alien spacecraft from Roswell too
February 20, 2025 at 7:02 AM
He might want to send someone to Area 51 and check they still have the alien spacecraft from Roswell too
Had the American War of Independence not happened then today’s Americans would still be British Subjects and eligible to stand for election in UK. On current form, we may have dodged a bullet.
February 20, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Had the American War of Independence not happened then today’s Americans would still be British Subjects and eligible to stand for election in UK. On current form, we may have dodged a bullet.
Unfortunately there is no such thing as a posthumous knighthood. It ceases to exist on the death of the incumbent.
Hence all those howling to remove Jimmy Savilles’ knighthood discovery that it already had been. The widow or executor has to return all the insignia to the central chancellery.
Hence all those howling to remove Jimmy Savilles’ knighthood discovery that it already had been. The widow or executor has to return all the insignia to the central chancellery.
February 9, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Unfortunately there is no such thing as a posthumous knighthood. It ceases to exist on the death of the incumbent.
Hence all those howling to remove Jimmy Savilles’ knighthood discovery that it already had been. The widow or executor has to return all the insignia to the central chancellery.
Hence all those howling to remove Jimmy Savilles’ knighthood discovery that it already had been. The widow or executor has to return all the insignia to the central chancellery.
“Hello Portishead, Hello Portishead…”
HF Signaller gag
HF Signaller gag
December 23, 2024 at 8:13 PM
“Hello Portishead, Hello Portishead…”
HF Signaller gag
HF Signaller gag
You are most welcome. As they do deteriorate with time, I’d really like to see anyone’s snapshots, if you have them?
December 7, 2024 at 6:34 PM
You are most welcome. As they do deteriorate with time, I’d really like to see anyone’s snapshots, if you have them?
I hope this goes some way to answering your question?
December 7, 2024 at 6:01 PM
I hope this goes some way to answering your question?
So, as incongruous as this might seem, it still has a role even in the 21st century. Despite the fact its origins are not quite as old as the gothic cathedrals they are housed in, rather sentimentality and Victorian and Edwardian civic pride.
December 7, 2024 at 5:59 PM
So, as incongruous as this might seem, it still has a role even in the 21st century. Despite the fact its origins are not quite as old as the gothic cathedrals they are housed in, rather sentimentality and Victorian and Edwardian civic pride.
As Tuckman observed, teams go through a cycle of Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing and Adjourning. The laying up ceremony can be seen as a vital part of the adjourning process, often being followed by a form of ‘wake’….
December 7, 2024 at 5:56 PM
As Tuckman observed, teams go through a cycle of Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing and Adjourning. The laying up ceremony can be seen as a vital part of the adjourning process, often being followed by a form of ‘wake’….
These days of course the usual trigger for Colours to be layed up is disbandment or merger. This heightens the ‘funeral’ element, making them often emotional occasions, even if the battle honours on them are shared or inherited by the new units…
December 7, 2024 at 5:53 PM
These days of course the usual trigger for Colours to be layed up is disbandment or merger. This heightens the ‘funeral’ element, making them often emotional occasions, even if the battle honours on them are shared or inherited by the new units…
Over time, the laying up of colours adopted more of a funereal than a custodian flavour. They are therefore usually accepted to be hung in the place of greatest honour, adjacent to the high alter, without preservation “to moulder unto dust”…..
December 7, 2024 at 5:49 PM
Over time, the laying up of colours adopted more of a funereal than a custodian flavour. They are therefore usually accepted to be hung in the place of greatest honour, adjacent to the high alter, without preservation “to moulder unto dust”…..
However officialdom was less sentimental, often denying travel and expenses for colour guards to participate in the laying up of colours often in the early Victorian period. However, from the 1870’s onwards local links became more important making the use of churches commonplace….
December 7, 2024 at 5:44 PM
However officialdom was less sentimental, often denying travel and expenses for colour guards to participate in the laying up of colours often in the early Victorian period. However, from the 1870’s onwards local links became more important making the use of churches commonplace….
By 1899 there was an Oder of service given for presentations to the infantry and as late as 1929 for the cavalry. By extension, if Almighty God was considered important in there presentation, logic dictated He would be needed in their withdrawal…
December 7, 2024 at 5:40 PM
By 1899 there was an Oder of service given for presentations to the infantry and as late as 1929 for the cavalry. By extension, if Almighty God was considered important in there presentation, logic dictated He would be needed in their withdrawal…
In 1830 the Bishop of Jamaica enquired if there was any form of service for the consecration of colours. The reply was that it was unknown although it may merely have been done up until then “in the usual manner”. In 1845 the instruction was that it was not required, but was reversed in 1867…
December 7, 2024 at 5:37 PM
In 1830 the Bishop of Jamaica enquired if there was any form of service for the consecration of colours. The reply was that it was unknown although it may merely have been done up until then “in the usual manner”. In 1845 the instruction was that it was not required, but was reversed in 1867…
The expected longevity of colours were initially dependent on the hardness of the services they endured, often being nothing but rags. Eventually, in home service they were renewed every 20 years. In the Guards (where colours were used daily) this was every 7….
December 7, 2024 at 5:33 PM
The expected longevity of colours were initially dependent on the hardness of the services they endured, often being nothing but rags. Eventually, in home service they were renewed every 20 years. In the Guards (where colours were used daily) this was every 7….
From 1857 Colonels ceased to be responsible for the provision of Colours, from then on it fell to the Army Clothing Department. By 1879 they were no longer carried in the field, becoming purely ceremonial….
December 7, 2024 at 5:29 PM
From 1857 Colonels ceased to be responsible for the provision of Colours, from then on it fell to the Army Clothing Department. By 1879 they were no longer carried in the field, becoming purely ceremonial….
The designs were governed by various warrants and regulations, but only in 1770 were inspecting officers particularly expected to comment on them. From 1782 Regiments started to be given county affiliations, this is where the connections to parish churches and Cathedrals come from ….
December 7, 2024 at 5:26 PM
The designs were governed by various warrants and regulations, but only in 1770 were inspecting officers particularly expected to comment on them. From 1782 Regiments started to be given county affiliations, this is where the connections to parish churches and Cathedrals come from ….
Originally, Regimental Colours and Guidons were considered the personal property of the Colonel. When they wore out , or changed the old ones reverted to him.
Some were kept, burnt, cut up and shared or once even being given as a wedding present! ….
Some were kept, burnt, cut up and shared or once even being given as a wedding present! ….
December 7, 2024 at 5:17 PM
Originally, Regimental Colours and Guidons were considered the personal property of the Colonel. When they wore out , or changed the old ones reverted to him.
Some were kept, burnt, cut up and shared or once even being given as a wedding present! ….
Some were kept, burnt, cut up and shared or once even being given as a wedding present! ….
I’ve worked in those massive sheds when it went on to form part of the Reserves Training and Mobilisation Centre
December 6, 2024 at 7:30 PM
I’ve worked in those massive sheds when it went on to form part of the Reserves Training and Mobilisation Centre
I’m afraid we have always had the paranoid and the delusional amongst us. Social media merely gives them the outlet. Putting one of them into government will only embolden them.
November 26, 2024 at 7:24 AM
I’m afraid we have always had the paranoid and the delusional amongst us. Social media merely gives them the outlet. Putting one of them into government will only embolden them.
Might also be that as an island nation whose national dish was Fish and Chips, we were already getting iodine naturally?
November 21, 2024 at 3:11 PM
Might also be that as an island nation whose national dish was Fish and Chips, we were already getting iodine naturally?