tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post7739811915771619714..comments2024-03-27T12:53:39.298+01:00Comments on A view from the cycle path: Cycling in churchDavid Hembrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14543024940730663645noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-3786145480112035692010-06-01T11:31:20.979+02:002010-06-01T11:31:20.979+02:00David:
It is not at all difficult to explain. It ...David:<br />It is not at all difficult to explain. It is just human nature, which is why for the past 2,000 years there have been structures of mutual accountability in Christianity. Unfortunately, for the past 2,000 years there have also been bizarre loony fringe types who held themselves accountable to nobody.<br /><br />The way this accountability usually works is that the bishops of the Kevin Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13186428862833389619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-74362037995330973042010-06-01T06:09:24.281+02:002010-06-01T06:09:24.281+02:00I did sign my name - I am not an anonymous, - if y...I did sign my name - I am not an anonymous, - if you look closer and are not so quick to try to defend what I considered desecrating a church. Read history -- every religion, ever human society has committed some horrid acts - sadly, that is part of what makes us human. I know D. H. - of course, you did not post to offend. You seem a most compassionate, and interesting soul. There are plenty elziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04583579763335101644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-65802073571834745112010-05-31T16:08:37.864+02:002010-05-31T16:08:37.864+02:00Kevin: Thanks, that is an explanation. The URL sho...Kevin: Thanks, that is an explanation. The URL should have pointed to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd-F8Lay9m8" rel="nofollow">this</a>, which may be a bit more difficult to explain...David Hembrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14543024940730663645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-81364684987467679322010-05-31T15:51:30.376+02:002010-05-31T15:51:30.376+02:00David:
The intent behind the "Blessing of th...David:<br /><br />The intent behind the "Blessing of the Bicycles" may be found in texts such as First Corinthians 10:31<br /><br />"...whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God."<br /><br />This refers to a mindfulness of all the activities in our everyday lives. Yes, that includes personal transportation. Is what we are doing with each activity responsible, Kevin Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13186428862833389619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-67995162701088402272010-05-31T08:20:59.385+02:002010-05-31T08:20:59.385+02:00Anonymous: I've really no desire to offend, an...Anonymous: I've really no desire to offend, and nor did anyone who was involved in the event. Wilfred, who made the video, is himself a Christian. Whatever you might think about the bikes, I'm sure you're aware of worse things which have happened in churches, and in the name of religion.<br /><br />Kevin: I've never really understood this "blessing" business. What David Hembrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14543024940730663645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-22945999039606341872010-05-31T04:38:33.988+02:002010-05-31T04:38:33.988+02:00Dear Anonymous,
Jesus was not particularly well k...Dear Anonymous,<br /><br />Jesus was not particularly well known for his good taste. And he was rather disrespectful of the Temple in Jerusalem. That's one of the reasons why the local religious types had him nailed to a cross.Kevin Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13186428862833389619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-49330359944377514112010-05-31T01:25:20.493+02:002010-05-31T01:25:20.493+02:00Other than an orgy, I can't think of a better ...Other than an orgy, I can't think of a better use for a church!Traditional Bike Club Curmudgeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15686473479441209354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-83272215416879127722010-05-30T18:55:39.368+02:002010-05-30T18:55:39.368+02:00I SO enjoy your blog, reading - enjoying (vicariou...I SO enjoy your blog, reading - enjoying (vicariously) still riding bikes in beautiful, safe, Nederlans. But find this video so disrespectful - to be riding a bicycle in a church is just not cool. I think I know what church this is - no longer used for services (I think) -- and so many churches lost/desecrated over the years in the NL. Poor taste...<br /><br />ekoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-53889400116602020882010-05-30T14:10:52.719+02:002010-05-30T14:10:52.719+02:00Arjen texted me yesterday but I'm to busy this...Arjen texted me yesterday but I'm to busy this week, so I can't come and pick-up my bike again. I'm not going to Cycle Vision this year (again, to busy), so there's enough time te pick up my bike and ride!Wilfred Ketelaarhttp://xl-network.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102538965694240940.post-62930101893054876582010-05-30T13:55:07.374+02:002010-05-30T13:55:07.374+02:00Here in Toronto, we had the City's annual Bles...Here in Toronto, we had the City's annual Blessing of the Bicycles last month at Trinity-St. Paul's Church. Photos at:<br /><br /><br />http://www.ibiketo.ca/blog/2010/04/12/blessing-bicycles-photosKevin Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13186428862833389619noreply@blogger.com