Good Friday Football

[smac]

In relation to the no alcohol service law that stands on Good Friday, that rule is put there so that workers in the industry get the day off also, it is not a religious prohibition as such!

Also, if you look at a bus timetable, you will see that Good Friday often has a seperate schedule from other public holidays as because of the cost of running the services they are further cut back.

This may be correct, but it is antiquated at best. How many other businesses are open on Good Friday? Hardware stores, service stations (petrol is perhaps an essential item but Snickers bars are not), many cafe's and restaurants also open as usual.

There are ways around these laws as well - I recall at McMahons in Salisbury, around 1992 or 1993 we were all shuffled to the piano bar entrance and made to eat a 'meal' that we served for ourselves. After that, we were allowed through to the nightclub and could purchase alcohol as we had eaten a meal.

[maxyoz]

I think JTC's last point is perhpas the most relevant one.

I have christian beliefs (yet sadly fail to practice them regularly), but I certainly have never forced them down anyone's throat, for me it's a very private thing, however I will say (and will possibly get stoned for doing so), that it's a belief people need to arrive at (or not) of their own volition, ie, it's all about choice (the fact that something is available doesn't make it complusory) - Therefore I don't think service of alcohol on Good Friday should banned, nor should football - Those who believe or don't can still make their OWN CHOICE as to what they will do in that time.

Just my 2 bobs worth

I agree with you are saying, CP, it is all about personal choice.

What about the players, coaches, support staff, volunteers, red coats manning gates, people working in the bars, canteens, etc - don't they then lose that choice?

[smac]

I think JTC's last point is perhpas the most relevant one.

I have christian beliefs (yet sadly fail to practice them regularly), but I certainly have never forced them down anyone's throat, for me it's a very private thing, however I will say (and will possibly get stoned for doing so), that it's a belief people need to arrive at (or not) of their own volition, ie, it's all about choice (the fact that something is available doesn't make it complusory) - Therefore I don't think service of alcohol on Good Friday should banned, nor should football - Those who believe or don't can still make their OWN CHOICE as to what they will do in that time.

Just my 2 bobs worth

I agree with you are saying, CP, it is all about personal choice.

What about the players, coaches, support staff, volunteers, red coats manning gates, people working in the bars, canteens, etc - don't they then lose that choice?

No more than a jewish player, coach etc loses their choice with any game played on the Sabbath.

[Punk Rooster]

Smac-
In 1993, on the Thursday preceeding Good Friday, I attended Le Rox to see Kreator.
We were force fed BBQ on the way in (I didn't need to have my arm twisted )- does this still happen, or was that loop-hole closed, or just not exploited anymore?

[maxyoz]

Good Fridays also a public holiday in Indonesia.

Which is only fair, considering there are more Christians in Indonesia than there are in Australia.

[smac]

Smac-
In 1993, on the Thursday preceeding Good Friday, I attended Le Rox to see Kreator.
We were force fed BBQ on the way in (I didn't need to have my arm twisted )- does this still happen, or was that loop-hole closed, or just not exploited anymore?

That's it - Thursday night, so we could continue to drink after midnight. Thanks for the clarification.

I have no idea if it still occurs.

[MagicKiwi]

In relation to what the other codes do, the Rugby Union Super 14s plays Good Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Suggest that this is because it's the Game They Play in Heaven which means the Powers That Be up there would already be all over it. It may have something to do with it being the national religion of New Zealand but I'm sure the Australians and South Africans would have something to say about that.

[Strawb]

As a catholic and the only time I attend church is for a wedding or a funeral or if Charlotte offered me some. I believe that sports should be played on Good Friday after 3PM so we could have a twilight game starting at 4 or 5 PM. To help out all the catholics and Christians have a priest or pastor and have a service at the game and serve fish and chips. works for me.

[MatteeG]

Smac-
In 1993, on the Thursday preceeding Good Friday, I attended Le Rox to see Kreator.
We were force fed BBQ on the way in (I didn't need to have my arm twisted )- does this still happen, or was that loop-hole closed, or just not exploited anymore?

Punky- I reckon I have been out a few times on that Thursday night, and eaten some poor attempts at food served just to stay open beyond midnight.

PS how was that Kreator show? I was too young to get in!!

[Dog_ger]

I give it a tick.