Rob W 0 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 It was Pope Jim the Fishmonger who introduced the rule IIRC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Veggies don't eat fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15531 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 If eating meat on Good Friday was illegal then... (I'll leave it to our local Smoothie to add the punchline) 119287[/snapback] ......Meenzer would be locked up as the worst re-offender Spandau ever did see??? 119325[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Reet, it says:- The most important events in Christianity are the death and later resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Jewish prophet who Christians believe is the Son of God, and whose life and teachings are the foundation of Christianity. Good Friday is the Friday before Easter. It commemorates the execution of Jesus by crucifixion. Good Friday is a day of mourning in church. During special Good Friday services Christians meditate on Jesus's suffering and death on the cross, and what this means for their faith. In some countries, there are special Good Friday processions, or re-enactments of the Crucifixion. The main service on Good Friday takes place between midday and 3pm. In many churches it takes the form of a meditation based on the seven last words of Jesus on the cross, with hymns, prayers, and short sermons. Read about The Passion of Christ The seven last words from the cross The Bible quotes seven last sentences that Jesus spoke from the Cross "Father , forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing." (Luke 23:34) "Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise." (Luke 23 :43) "Woman,here is your son….Here is your mother" (John 19:26) "Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?" (My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?) (Mark 15:34) "I am thirsty" (John 19:28) "It is finished" (John 19:30) "Father, into your hands I commend my spirit" (Luke 23:46) Nowhere do I see "Oh, and by the way, eat meat on this day and I shall strike ye down" (Luke 23:55) 119318[/snapback] Basically Luke reckoned he was nails and Mark reckoned he was bricking it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Someone get Toonelaide over here man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Veggies don't eat fish 119329[/snapback] I once saw a potato eat a whole tuna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W 0 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Probably working their way through thestreets of Glenelg on their knees and whipping themselves all week TBH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 99 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 It was Pope Jim the Fishmonger who introduced the rule IIRC 119327[/snapback] Ah ha! I knew it had to stem from someplace unless long ago he planted a red herring and was just codding around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally 0 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 I'd never heard of this like, i'll no doubt eat some meat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 21627 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 It was Pope Jim the Fishmonger who introduced the rule IIRC 119327[/snapback] Ah ha! I knew it had to stem from someplace unless long ago he planted a red herring and was just codding around. 119337[/snapback] Oh shit, not another fish pun thread...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 99 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Veggies don't eat fish 119329[/snapback] Bugger. They always have to go and spoil things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Probably working their way through thestreets of Glenelg on their knees and whipping themselves all week TBH 119336[/snapback] I think that reference is probably lost on most people Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 9775 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Is it something to do with the feeding of the 5 thousand? To be on the safe side though, I'd recommend avoiding bacon at all times too, and smoking lots of ganja. 119308[/snapback] I think it's the idea of not eating flesh (fish is ok though) on Good Friday because Jesus was crucified that day (don't see what's good about that like ). Traditionally Catholics in this country observe this every Friday. Disclaimer: I think! 119314[/snapback] So isn't avoiding cannabalism once a year OK? You're right about catholics - Fish on Friday we were told. As much for the alliteration as anything else I suspect. 119319[/snapback] It has to do with lent between Ashes Wednesday and Good Friday. Those two days are also special lent days where you are only supposed to eat one light meal. The fact that Catholics are not supposed to eat meat on Fridays stems from this tradition and not the other way round. IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15531 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 It was Pope Jim the Fishmonger who introduced the rule IIRC 119327[/snapback] Ah ha! I knew it had to stem from someplace unless long ago he planted a red herring and was just codding around. 119337[/snapback] Oh shit, not another fish pun thread...... 119340[/snapback] He's clearly a disturbot individual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Boyo 24 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Is everyone old in your office with nothing to live for, apart from death?? 119289[/snapback] 40s and 50s mostly, though the person who reacted strongest is 30 and admits herself that she isn't religious, but observes this tradition "out of respect". For who? If I'm not religious who am I supposedly being respectful towards? (Serious question, she assumed I was being awkward and didn't answer..) 119298[/snapback] Seriously, tell em' to fuck off & get a life! She's probably just frustrated because she can't remember the last time she had a meat bone in her...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 99 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 It was Pope Jim the Fishmonger who introduced the rule IIRC 119327[/snapback] Ah ha! I knew it had to stem from someplace unless long ago he planted a red herring and was just codding around. 119337[/snapback] Oh shit, not another fish pun thread...... 119340[/snapback] Bah, its always gonna happen once in a whale. Ok, so not a fish but it came into my head while listening to Kylie minnow... Geez... its gonna be a long afternoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 It has to do with lent between Ashes Wednesday and Good Friday. Those two days are also special lent days where you are only supposed to eat one light meal. The fact that Catholics are not supposed to eat meat on Fridays stems from this tradition and not the other way round. IIRC. 119343[/snapback] I seem to remember Good Friday being a day of complete fasting and every Friday being just fish, for strict Catholics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Tell em to fuck off. Do they starve themselves over Ramadan 'to showrespect'? Utter bollocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Tell em to fuck off. Do they starve themselves over Ramadan 'to showrespect'? Utter bollocks. 119349[/snapback] Welcome to two pages ago tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 99 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Is there a religion where you eat yourself stupid? *ponders* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 21627 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Is there a religion where you eat yourself stupid? *ponders* 119352[/snapback] Gemmillism founded circa 1975? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Tell em to fuck off. Do they starve themselves over Ramadan 'to showrespect'? Utter bollocks. 119349[/snapback] Welcome to two pages ago tbh. 119351[/snapback] "I haven't got TIME!!!......for this bullshit" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Boyo 24 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Tell em to fuck off. Do they starve themselves over Ramadan 'to showrespect'? Utter bollocks. 119349[/snapback] Welcome to two pages ago tbh. 119351[/snapback] Seriously thou, tell em' to fuck off! that's my advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44882 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 Is everyone old in your office with nothing to live for, apart from death?? 119289[/snapback] 40s and 50s mostly, though the person who reacted strongest is 30 and admits herself that she isn't religious, but observes this tradition "out of respect". For who? If I'm not religious who am I supposedly being respectful towards? (Serious question, she assumed I was being awkward and didn't answer..) 119298[/snapback] Seriously, tell em' to fuck off & get a life! She's probably just frustrated because she can't remember the last time she had a meat bone in her...! 119346[/snapback] Better still, tell them you'll be dining on pork sword and spam javelin. Take photos of the outrage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 You're allowed Fish and Chips on Good Friday. But no extra batter, that's a no-no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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