There comes a time during any endeavour when you have to ask, is this worth all the hassle? News revealed by Phil MacGiollabhain last week and swiftly picked up by the newspapers today that an SFA executive has had his life threatened for what some regard as holding a firm line on application of the game’s rules, are one of these occasions.
This is sport, it is not the struggle against apartheid. It really, really, isn’t worth putting your life on the line for.
The SFA executive who received the threat has not been named but he will hopefully find a degree of fortitude in the face of such intimidation. We have called for resignations from the SFA but not under these circumstances. If the recipient of the threat continues to work as normal they should be commended for their bravery.
It is becoming increasingly difficult to put football back on solid ground but whatever our game looks like in future, it must take on a different face. Ordinary football fans want their sport back, a sport where honesty and endeavour can be rewarded by success on the field.
That will have consequences for us. Celtic are far too powerful for any other club in Scotland to genuinely compete. 35 of our 41 clubs figured out they can do without Rangers and 34 of them know they can do without Celtic too.
They should remind Sevco rules are there for a reason and tell Celtic to stop mumbling about finding another league to play in and go do something about it. I could not be more convinced that every other club in Scotland would be better off if Celtic Park and Ibrox didn’t exist.
Question is, do the rest of the clubs have the balls to do something about it? Is the ‘Arab Spring in Scottish football’ over, or does it still have another chapter?
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TopC..,
I dont think its about homosexuality, irs about redefining tradition.
silverlight required there (takes 1min to install)
Canamalar
I can see that but if civil marriage isn’t proper marriage in the church’s eyes then surely the point becomes moot and there are lots of knickers getting in a twist for no reason?
Anyhoo, lights out for wee SwanseaBhoy.
Good night CQN.
SwanseaBhoy
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Homosexuality Debate..
I am Posting this on Top of Ben Nevis..
When l am next home to see Celtic..l will bring ‘Ben’ with me..He is a Really nice Guy..:O)
Summa
“It is the easiest thing in the world to be “modern”-G K Chesterton. The problem is that everyone wants to be “hip” and modern. Religion must follow suit to fit the needs of these “modernists”. I’m a semi-lapsed Catholic. Many things made me this way, especially the RC church in oor wee Ulster. They may not have been as bad as the Bishop of Kerry, who said “Hell is not hot enough nor Eternity long enough to roast them” of the Fenians, but they weren’t far off it.
Islam is a religion of violence still. It was born in violence, and the present day attitude of it’s militant wing is there for all to see. But, there’s not a chance of Wee Eck or anybody in the UK Parliament/Assemblies attacking it’s attitude to gay marriage or to women.They see the RC church as an Aunt Sally–Christianity teaches us to turn the other cheek, no matter how many times you get it slapped.
Not for me, I’m afraid.
The issue of gay marriage is not an issue. It’s another way of attacking those people who still have that precious commodity, Faith. Don’t forget that the church also recognises that Man has Free Will. He can disregard church teaching,but the church reckons there is a price to pay.
I happen to think it a gimmick, a distraction for the morally vacant. Of course there are same-sex loving couples. They have the opportunity to be married in a registry office, which is as legally binding as a church wedding. Why do we need to see Elton and whoever else wants to disport themselves in a building that is sacred to it’s followers?
I would imagine an infinitesmal number of same-sex couples would want that bother. The bathers in public opinion,however will make sure it stays as a debate in the public forum. It’s a great way of showing your “modernity/hipness/coolness/right-onness” without taking any risks.
Meanwhile could I have a centrehalf and a big mad goalscorer please?
Neil canamalar Lennon hunskelper extrordinaire
you been watchin the case from 221mins ?
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Great to hear Stan Petrov is in Remission..
YNWA..
Summa
“infinitetesmal” should read “miniscule”.
My fault for not proof reading.
BREAKING NEWS
LiviBhoy does the Broony in St John’s hospital car park!
LB
LB,
Baby arrived?
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Thoughts and prays for a Celtic Fan Kyle Whyte Fights for his Life in Amsterdam
On Sunday out in Amsterdam, Kyle woke up not being able to feel his legs and as the day progressed was struggling to breathe and complained of chest pains. We took him to the airport medical wing where they quickly informed us he would be flying home. Kyle is anaemic and has had bone marrow transplants previously, and is now sitting on a life support machine unable to breathe by himself. Currently he isnt responding to medication but everyone is confident he will win this fight
KTF..
Summa
Pogmathonyahun aka Laird of the Smiles on 26 July, 2012 at 00:41 said:
I’m not church-bashing, and I’m not anti-Catholic. I said earlier that I envy my family and friends their faith. I envy you your faith and I respect it. But…
I thought the act of sex between two men was deemed by the Church a mortal sin, which to me is ‘discriminating against homosexuals’.
I don’t think it is a question of changing the rules to court popularity. It is about passing on Christ’s teachings. To me, Christ’s teachings are love, tolerance and compassion.
And the Church has been changing for 2000 years. If it hadn’t, the services would be in Aramaic with no women present.
‘most animals have sex to procreate…’
The whole point is that we are not animals.
LiviBhoy
boy or girl ?
Topcorner,
I think they knew in advance but I won’t spoil the announcement.
I’ve always believed that God made Adam and Eve.
Not Adam and Steve.
LB,
Can we do the huddle in Ohio yet?
TopC..,
no watched it yet, probably wont now you’ve accuse me of plagerism :o)
LiviBhoy congratulations, also to mrs livi as well.
Jeg,
Does the church not also teach that sex between heterosexuals outside of marriage is also a mortal sin? Are they therefore discriminating against heterosexuals also?
(hooves up)
newradbhoy
Or Mr Livi and Mr Livi. Let’s be consistent with the debate :-)
Jeg…,
are you saying Christ the mortal cast his seed on stony ground
Neil canamalar Lennon hunskelper extrordinaire on 26 July, 2012 at 00:47 said:
Ah. That’s all right then. I will tell them that they have a new spiritual guardian to replace the moral vacuum of their husk of a dad.
And by his name Canamalar Hunskelper shall ye know him.
They know what a hunskelper is but will be bamboozled by a Canamalar.
Neil canamalar Lennon hunskelper extrordinaire
yer a legend, that’s what you are
:)
newradboy..,
so the cain and able bit was easier then
bloke 109.
That made me lol, goodun.
That would mean they would have his and his dressing gowns then.
We have a Bhoy! I’ve been greeting for an hour. Ran into the car park and done the Broony.
I’m over the moon. The wife is knackered. Charlie is his name and he is a wee cracker. If watching Celtic is hard then what I watched my wife go through the last two days is nothing short of hell.
A new Tim comes into the huddle and his name is Charlie Bhoy!
LB
neil canamalar.
It might have been dark and they couldnt see what they were doing.
LB,
Congratulations young man. Hope all of you are well. Send me your home address when you get a moment.
Jeg..,
as long as they’re bamboozled they’re thinking and thats the best you can ask, keep thinkin :o)
hail hail
from 1986…
The Pastoral Care Of Homosexual Persons
http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_19861001_homosexual-persons_en.html
info regarding the Courage organisation…
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/resources/life-and-family/homosexuality/pastoral-care-for-homosexual-persons/
danoli on 26 July, 2012 at 01:15 said:
That would be an ecumenical matter.
*opens beer fridge and wishes had just posted about needing a new CB*
hail hail Charlie Bhoy
welcome to the party, wee man
great news LiviBhoy
delighted !!
off to bed now
happy days
:)
Neil canamalar Lennon hunskelper extrordinaire on 26 July, 2012 at 01:23 said:
Agree entirely. :)
Livibhoy,
congratulations and well done Mrs Livibhoy
say hello to Charliebhoy son of Livibhoy for me.
hail hail
LiviBhoy on 26 July, 2012 at 01:21 said:
Congratulations to you and mrs LB and welcome to Charlie bhoy.
It’s the beginning of a great adventure :))))
LiviBhoy
Congratulations!
I was worried by the lack of news.
A big Celtic welcome to Charlie Bhoy, the youngest CQNer in the world.
Jeg….,
naw ah didny mean that o)
I meant something to argue about :oD))))
Oh ah gei up, its a sorry state of affairs if I’m the voice of reason :oD))))
Got a wee glow from Livibhoys good news, sweet as a nut :o)