DCFC_17 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 It has:a place of worship - stadiumRules - football rulesHistoryLedgendsTeachings - coachesVisual and emotional experiecnes Surely this makes football a religion btw a religion doesn't need a god to exists (Buddhism) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 It has:a place of worship - stadiumRules - football rulesHistoryLedgendsTeachings - coachesVisual and emotional experiecnes Surely this makes football a religion btw a religion doesn't need a god to exists (Buddhism) Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the464444 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Football is based on something that definitely exists. Religion is based on things that almost definitely don't exist. So no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC_17 Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 I guess football isn't a religion as it is more important Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Right, first argument about religion, and this thread is locked. Capice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamOfKansas Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 So wouldn't every sport be a religion then? Seems far fetched. But not to mention that is relics of historical importance to the said sport/religion. Yeah it's kinda the same in a sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Right, first argument about religion, and this thread is locked. Capice? Lighten up wont you. You can always write an apologetic letter for those who feel that they need one. 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Right, first argument about religion, and this thread is locked. Capice? Oh for god's sake....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I'm gunna crucify you in a minute! Then it'll be 1 nil Boycie Rovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl Ram Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I'm gunna crucify you in a minute! Then it'll be 1 nil Boycie Rovers. Hey,don't get cross. A 30 yarder there for Real EHR . 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramexpat Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Right, first argument about religion, and this thread is locked. Capice? Jesus Christ ... not a religion thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozza Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 It will take a miracle to get promoted out of this division on our budget...oh wait.. didnt someone feed the '5000 on 5 loaves and 2 fish' ? Spooky or what.. 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':blink:' /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager1 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Football itself isn't a religion but tribal football is. The definition of a supporter according to the english dictionary is someone who is actively interested and wishes success for a particular sports team. Ask a football forum what a supporter is and you'll get an expanded answer to include a requirement to stick with the team through thick and thin, attend a certain amount of matches and also hate the rivals with a passion. Religion itself is based on the collective worship of a higher power. Your belief in a higher power is a spiritual thing personal to yourself but when you collaborate with like minded believers then religion is born. All religion is man made. All religious texts were written by mankind and have been translated and interpreted into different environments. When a religious extremist says God hates homosexuals, what are they basing this on? Tribal football is very similar in that the club becomes the higher power and the fans create a religion around supporting the club. Like with real religion, none of the rules are actually handed down by the higher power (club) itself. For example; where does it say on your season ticket terms and conditions, or ground regulations that you MUST hate Nottingham Forest? Where does it say you MUST attend all matches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyram Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Thanks for giving us Chapter & Verse there voyager. 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozza Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 amen to that .. 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butthead Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 No football is'nt a religon, thank god Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds Ram Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 well it differs in perspectives, people who would take a functionalist definition of religion would certainly argue it is one. The elements of the stadium being a place of worship, the songs being hyms, the belief a team will do well and beating better opposition can be a miracle, however alas football in all reality isn't a religion. It has taken on some traits of what a religion is and what a religion does but that doesn't make it a religion. There is no belief of a higher power or the questions of life which are often involved within religion. But there is plenty of irrational bigotry which is also complimentary of religion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC_17 Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 In genuine religions you dont get away fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p.shilton Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 In genuine religions you dont get away fans I nearly typed "what about Muslims?" but I think that may have been misconstrued and deemed offensive. Surely "Away Fans" would be followers of different religions? Or maybe different factions, such as methodists, baptists or even catholics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Dawn Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 I nearly typed "what about Muslims?" but I think that may have been misconstrued and deemed offensive. Surely "Away Fans" would be followers of different religions? Or maybe different factions, such as methodists, baptists or even catholics? 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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