Football and Religion!!!!

[Ulysses]

Full story at:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport3/worldcu...00/2012598.stm

The Archbishop of Canterbury has given his blessing for churches to switch services this Sunday - so parishioners can watch England's opening World Cup match.

Dr George Carey, a big Arsenal fan, is happy for holymen and women to work around the Sweden game - which should ensure attendances aren't affected.

He said: "Worship comes first of course, but the World Cup only comes round every four years, so we can afford to be flexible."

Dozens of churches are expected to take exercise some flexibility, fearing empty pews if they don't.

The match kicks off at 1030 BST, with some clergymen bringing services forward and others opting for an afternoon sermon.

[happy_gunner]

Football is closely linked to religion. When England play I often look to the heavens & say "Jesus Christ!"

[forest]

Read this yesterday. old religion makes way for new religion

[Ulysses]

It seems that during the World Cup, atheist fans start praying.

Originally posted by happy_gunner
Football is closely linked to religion. When England play I often look to the heavens & say "Jesus Christ!"