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I like the guys in Sylvester road always very friendly but the backlog which was created by the strike which wasnt very popular in the first place has been created by them. I used to shop on the internet but definately wont be doing so this christmas and a lot of people I know wont be, its just not reliable anymore. This is all bound to result in job losses at the royal mail. I have no sympathy for them. My point is based on the fact that the strike seemed to me to be about them being angry at not being able to go home when they'd finished their delivery instead of working their contacted hours. Forgive me if I'm wrong.

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Dear Alan Yes i am talking about that argument. I wasnt trying to upset anyone I was merely being pragmatic and playing devils advocate(do you see what i did there?) best wishes Poindexter

Dear Peckham rose I agree that those comments were sexist and ageist but as i found out its best not to go against the general consensus on this forum. I was attacked somewhat nastily I felt and then accused of being defensive when I defended myself. best wishes Poindexter

Asset Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > > I have no interest in getting into a theological > dicussion as that has already been done on here. Hmmmm Alan, so glad that someone got my point. You put it very well. Bums on seats, exactly. I didnt go to church to get my child into a school as in my day it didnt seem necesary. I would however have no problem going now if it ensured a place for my child at my chosen school and have occasionally been known to cross the threshhold of my local church as I feel, as I mentioned before, that it is part of our tribal identity and you get to meet neighbours that you wouldnt normally.I'm an atheist and disagree with private and faith schools which is why i see no problem in attending church as to not do so(in the context of getting my child into school)would thereby allow churchgoers (who might be believers or not) to get a place instead of my (hypothetical) child. Which I believe would be wrong. Presumably Asset didnt go to his/her childs Christmas carol service as that would have been hypocritical. And in fact the child singing the songs would be hypocritical and anyone whos ever attended a church funeral or wedding would be hypocritical unless they believe in God.

Forgive me Alan but what on Earth are you talking about? What you are implying is that the children themselves should be Christian in order to attend the school. Most strange as most under 10s dont have many informed opinions on religion and nor should they. Check the admission procedure for all Cof E schools. They ask for Church attendance not belief!

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I really dont understand these rather pathetic arguments about religious hypocracy. Most Cof E schools ask for church attendance not belief in God. Theres a big difference. If by attending church you are given preference then I would recommend going, if that is the school you would prefer your child to go to. Most vicars I know have different ideas about God and certainly dont expect their entire congretation to have the same beliefs as they do.The Cof E is very much part of the English tribal identity and I dont see that as a bad thing. I look forward to many insults now. I should also like to add, for the benefit of the OP that East Dulwich is very good for primary schools, Heber and Goodrich are very well liked BUT the secondary schools are a problem. The Charter is currently very good but if you are unlucky enough not to get a place then you're pretty stuck unless you can pay.

Peckhamgatecrasher Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > "As a reference to the Felix the Cat character, > the term "Poindexter" is now applied to people who > are overly nerdy, geeky, or bookish." Wikipedia > > Dear Poinsettia > > Your cynicism does you no credit. How do churches > make their money from children going to a church > school? Please tell cos I work for a church and > this sounds like a great scam. We must have a > belfry or something that needs your funds (cheques > made to Peckhamgatecrasher/Barbados Fund please). I find it strange that you have been so rude. I was refering to the donations that people give at services which pay wages etc within the church. I was merely questioning the use of some language used in previous posts and also find it strange that you should have included a reference to being overly bookish and nerdy. Yes, I may be. What of it? Why have you chosen to call me Poinsettia? Asset- Is it not also hypocritical to send ones child to a Church school (where they presumably espouse Christian beliefs) without also being a believer?

Keef Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Quite right! No problem with people going to > church, but to go just to get a school place is > disgusting in my opinion! I'm interested in why you think its disgusting to go to Church just to get a school place. Disgusting is an interesting word to use. If you meant to imply that it might be hypocrytical does that make it disgusting? Or do you feel somehow thats its cheating the church? Which offcourse its not as thats pretty well how they get their money these days. If you mean that it might be taking away places from parents who dont go to church then fair enough. I dont agree with church schools but everyone seems to want to send their kids to them. Most church schools give around 50 % of their places to churchgoers. If thats the case, be a churchgoer, what is the problem?