En Passant 2,969 Posted March 17, 2015 Yeah pretty much been a token gesture rather than a serious intent to take over responsibility in that sad eventuality, or even teach the word of god, in my experience. Which admittedly is thin, since I am an atheist and so are all my friends from the local church. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 8,724 Posted March 17, 2015 Yeah pretty much been a token gesture rather than a serious intent to take over responsibility in that sad eventuality, or even teach the word of god, in my experience. Which admittedly is thin, since I am an atheist and so are all my friends from the local church. Definitely C of E then. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,488 Posted March 17, 2015 Yeah pretty much been a token gesture rather than a serious intent to take over responsibility in that sad eventuality, or even teach the word of god, in my experience. Which admittedly is thin, since I am an atheist and so are all my friends from the local church. I'm an athiest myself. Haivng asked a few people that have had the title of Godfather / Godmother bestowed upon them if they would step in to raise the kid if the parents were to die. For the majority that I asked, it was a definite "no" and the others were "sure, why not"? but I'm sure in the event of something happening they would say "well why can't their older brother / sister take responsibility"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,287 Posted March 17, 2015 Rick Kackley, founder of "Bikers against cancer" dies at 61: http://www.dallasnews.com/obituary-headlines/20150316-rick-kackley-61-founder-of-bikers-against-cancer-dies.ece He had inoperable brain, lung and throat cancer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deadsox 891 Posted March 18, 2015 Izola Curry, the woman who tried to kill Martin Luther King is 1958 has died. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/17/woman-stabbed-mlk-dies_n_6886590.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom 2,488 Posted March 18, 2015 Izola Curry, the woman who tried to kill Martin Luther King is 1958 has died. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/17/woman-stabbed-mlk-dies_n_6886590.html I thought she had died about a week ago or maybe she had been hospital or something Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuriedInCarolina 45 Posted March 18, 2015 "William B. Ewald Jr., Eisenhower Aide and Author, Dies at 89" - "In 2004, when President George W. Bush was seeking re-election after invading Iraq, Mr. Ewald cast his ballot for his Democratic opponent, Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts. His son William said it was the first time his father had voted for a Democrat for president." http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/18/us/william-b-ewald-jr-eisenhower-author-dies-at-89.html?ref=obituaries&_r=0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deadsox 891 Posted March 18, 2015 Izola Curry, the woman who tried to kill Martin Luther King is 1958 has died. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/17/woman-stabbed-mlk-dies_n_6886590.html I thought she had died about a week ago or maybe she had been hospital or something No, you are correct. She died on March 7th but the first report I saw was yesterday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted March 20, 2015 can I just say people keep saying to m e 'why don't u become a member' i'll fucking tell you why. ive just spent ages trying to become a member.and its not fucking possible. the red tape I have to go through is ridiculous.i will never become a member of this fucking site. I will be a guest forever. so there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,038 Posted March 20, 2015 can I just say people keep saying to m e 'why don't u become a member' i'll fucking tell you why. ive just spent ages trying to become a member.and its not fucking possible. the red tape I have to go through is ridiculous.i will never become a member of this fucking site. I will be a guest forever. so there I'll see you down the golf club later, then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,939 Posted March 20, 2015 can I just say people keep saying to m e 'why don't u become a member' i'll fucking tell you why. ive just spent ages trying to become a member.and its not fucking possible. the red tape I have to go through is ridiculous.i will never become a member of this fucking site. I will be a guest forever. so there It's an entrance intelligence test chief, sux to be yow 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuriedInCarolina 45 Posted March 20, 2015 Yes, I also posted this under The President's Men thread as the Congressman was famous for being on the infamous Nixon enemies list. Progressive icon Bob Kastenmeier, Dane County’s longtime congressman, dies at 91 http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/govt-and-politics/progressive-icon-bob-kastenmeier-dane-county-s-longtime-congressman-dies/article_79a128aa-884f-11e3-b122-001a4bcf887a.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 19,237 Posted March 20, 2015 Providencia Paredes, Dominican assistant to Jackie Onassis, reported dead. Awaiting UK obit. http://elveedordigital.com/diaspora/5610-fallece-primera-dominicana-que-trabajo-en-la-casa-blanca Edit: Yahoo Obit. https://uk.news.yahoo.com/personal-assistant-jaqueline-kennedy-dies-90-222219509.html#EcNu2TP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 19,237 Posted March 21, 2015 Bernice Steadman, one of the first female trainees at NASA gets a UK obit. http://www.itv.com/news/update/2015-03-21/bernice-steadman-one-of-nasas-first-female-trainee-astronauts-dies-aged-89/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,264 Posted March 21, 2015 http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12529781/chuck-bednarik-philadelphia-eagles-hall-famer-dies-age-89 Chuck Bednarick, Philedelphia Eagles hall of famer - yes that one; of course you've heard of him, played offense AND defense for pity's sake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stonecold 51 Posted March 22, 2015 Jackie Trent has gone. http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-32004996 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 5,718 Posted March 22, 2015 Former Miss Scotland Sarah Macrae dies at 45. Link when I can get it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,939 Posted March 22, 2015 Former Miss Scotland Sarah Macrae dies at 45. Link when I can get it. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/friends-shocked-death-former-miss-5379457 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 5,718 Posted March 22, 2015 Former Miss Scotland Sarah Macrae dies at 45. Link when I can get it. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/friends-shocked-death-former-miss-5379457 Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dale Posted March 22, 2015 Singapore's first prime minister Lee Kuan Yew is no more. http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singapore-s-first-prime/1720740.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,264 Posted March 22, 2015 Singapore's first prime minister Lee Kuan Yew is no more. http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singapore-s-first-prime/1720740.html I hate to say it, but over on the Political Frailty thread an hour ago http://www.deathlist.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=3839&page=84#entry223140 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Guest Posted March 23, 2015 The former Radio One controller Derek Chinnery has died at 89 http://radiotoday.co.uk/2015/03/tributes-paid-to-radio-1s-derek-chinnery/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 19,237 Posted March 23, 2015 Kara Tippetts, blogger and Christian, dies from cancer. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/kara-tippetts-pastors-wife-who-urged-terminally-ill-brittany-maynard-not-to-take-her-life-dies-of-cancer-10128394.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magere Hein 1,397 Posted March 23, 2015 Kara Tippetts, blogger and Christian, dies from cancer. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/kara-tippetts-pastors-wife-who-urged-terminally-ill-brittany-maynard-not-to-take-her-life-dies-of-cancer-10128394.html If I read that piece correctly ("Today is the day I have chosen to pass away with dignity in the face of my terminal illness, this terrible brain cancer that has taken so much from me - but would have taken so much more.") her death was a case of euthanasia/assisted suicide. Half a year ago she advised Brittany Maynard against such an end. I conclude that that woman subscribed to the moral school of "Do as I say, not as I do". Such hypocrisy isn't rare in Xians. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,264 Posted March 23, 2015 Kara Tippetts, blogger and Christian, dies from cancer. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/kara-tippetts-pastors-wife-who-urged-terminally-ill-brittany-maynard-not-to-take-her-life-dies-of-cancer-10128394.html If I read that piece correctly ("Today is the day I have chosen to pass away with dignity in the face of my terminal illness, this terrible brain cancer that has taken so much from me - but would have taken so much more.") her death was a case of euthanasia/assisted suicide. Half a year ago she advised Brittany Maynard against such an end. I conclude that that woman subscribed to the moral school of "Do as I say, not as I do". Such hypocrisy isn't rare in Xians. Indeed (sorry that's not much but I noticed I was on 99 posts). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
