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Nott, the only time I'd call a priest is for an interview. I could quote you many Biblical passages but 1 Timothy 2.5 is the best, 'For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.'

John 20.23 is also relevant. Somehow, the Apostles were to pass down their power to priests but, rather ironically, the passage doesn't even mention sin, even tacitly.

1 John 1:19 says we are to confess directly to God. Isn't that enough evidence for you? This is where Catholicism is closer to the Jewish faith (the Torah). You rely more on the Old Testament where things are implied at best. The New Testament, on the other hand, teaches that all believers themselves are priests. Somewhere in Peter and Revelations, I think, but I can't remember the numbers. I remember sth about 'holy priesthood' being mentioned.

Catholicism sees things in the Bible that aren't there and that's my beef with it. Sola Scriptura, as interpreted by most Protestants, seems to be closer to the mark.

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Stop looking at those citation needed parts ;)

Voices? From where?

Hope is always with me :)

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Not in the Polish list anyway ;) ;)

God told me I could. God rejected communism :)

I often went to church as a kid and scored 100% in RE :)

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Sincerity is another one of those virtues I think ;)

It's good to be free thinking, if only after red wine :) :)

Shush is not here. She is likely sleeping ;)

Feeling God is of huge theological importance. It is written in Romans that no intermediary is needed between man and God. Other passages in the Bible back that up. However, there are the Apostles who complicate the position. I've watched detailed theological discussions on this. Nerdy? Maybe, but better than spending time the way modern slobs do.

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God is around you, confess to him. He listens to those that are sincere :)

With heightened senses comes the spirit :)

Better in what?

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Poor is not the word. They profit from other peoples' weaknesses. An intelligent mind can interpret the word of God without the need for intermediary conduits. Get fit, awaken your senses and then tell me that you need priests ;) ;) ;)

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Hmm...was Wiccan ill? ;)

When interviewing a priest, I'm sure he'd ask me about his new Alfa Romeo :)

Some disappointment can be positive then :)

Yeah, plenty virtues on the go.

Language / Nice Polish words to say to a girl [147]

Hmm...an interesting choice of words :) Słoneczku is nice. My little sun :)

Language / Nice Polish words to say to a girl [147]


Not when citing marriage vows it isn't, Alex :P

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Wiccan? What on earth is that?

Cierpliwość jest cnotą :)

Well, finding out that another group of men don't wear undies as us Scots when wearing kilts is not the kind of cultural 'exchange' I'm looking for ;)

Yeah, I'm pretty non-confrontational. Living in Japan for 2 years teaches you that. I just wonder how realistic some priests are. I'd happily interview one.

Language / Nice Polish words to say to a girl [147]

You cherish memories, friendship etc. You adore people, animals etc. Cherish is where you hold it dear and adore is where you really like sth.

Language / Nice Polish words to say to a girl [147]

That's more like 'adore' I'd say, not cherish :)

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You can follow any ideals you choose, as long as you don't harm others in so doing ;)

I know who Sienkiewicz is, give me some credit :)

I gotta have a conversation with a priest once. It would be interesting!

Language / Nice Polish words to say to a girl [147]

Possibly. Umiłować maybe? Or that could just be my creation :)

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Un-Polish thing? Geez, I've heard countless cases and had it done to me. Why do you kid yourselves so much? It's maybe not so widespread but it happens for sure.

Sien who? ;) ;)

What happened to those marriage vows? ;)

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Ach, it's just appreciation of British offerings ;) ;)

Do we mix milk into scrambled eggs? I think some do, yes. I can't say how common it is, though.

Your mother has hairs on her chest? ;)

By Kraków standards too ;)

Hacker? Only on the footie pitch :)

Damn Scotts? Walter's family were ok, you know!? :)

I take it she checks your underwear everyday then? :)

Language / Nice Polish words to say to a girl [147]

'Kocham Cię' or 'Jesteś uroczna' are good but I find that normal talking works. Just cut out the cheese (not cut the cheese) and keep it real.

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Exactly, Amathyst! Cullen Skink is rarely heard of outside of Scotland. It is very tasty!

Fisherman's or Admiral's Pie are culinary delights :)

Yeah, dairy is very good in Scotland and Poland. Probably England and Wales too :)

It's what we say in the UK. That porridge makes a man of you. Women just have to worry that it'll put hairs on their chest ;0 :) Spinach is only for Popeye, didn't you know? ;)

A pinch of slat? I'd stick to salt if I were you ;) ;) Just kidding! Salt is good for drawing out foods that you want to taste :)

These hicks here say ślonskie ;) ;) Just like kaj jesteś instead of gdzie jesteś? LOL Ah well, regional variations enrich the collective whole :)

Read and learn,
britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/342310/ling ;) ;)

Why bring Walter's family into it? Do you know Walter Scott through Ivanhoe or what? ;) ;) Oh, us Scots you mean? ;) ;)

My wife is a big fan of Scotch Eggs too and has made them a couple of times for me here. Gotta love Polish wives (when they aren't angry or checking up on you or frustrated or asking for money or anything else ;) ;))

I know because I bought horseradish with cranberry the other day. Provitus chrzan z zurawiną, tasty!

I like the trout recipe :) :) In fact, I could cycle out to Sierakowice which is about a 25-min cycle out to the countryside. They have a pond/small lake there in which they catch fresh trout. I just need to carry my gun with me in case the mohair berets come out with their umbrellas and pre-election frustration ;) ;) Nah, just kidding! My face shows I am a friend of humanity and those old biddies smile at me so I must be doing sth right :)

Are you sure that that white powder wasn't sth else? ;) ;)

Are you singing the Beatles? Yeah yeah yeah :)

Poles are not so different. I guess I don't see it as I have lived here for almost 6 years.

Life / Help me find this Polish band and song.... [117]

I think Craig David did a song about the days of the week but I don't think it was translated to Polish. I've asked my wife and she doesn't know either.

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Some like Pudzian, some don't.

Tak się mówi w takich przypadkach ;) ;)

Try Fisherman's Pie or Admiral's Pie. Both are tasty options!

No, it's just that the eggs are pretty good :)

Porridge makes you big and strong. It's the stuff of legends!

The English like flavour but I guess the Poles do too with the level of salt that gets added.

Kluski śląskie I think you meant to say ;) ;)

Ling is a fish, yes. It's a white fish that I used to eat.

We have many good home-made soups too. All on the net :)

Polacy również jedzą rzeczy z zurawiną.

Trout on a butter base? That sounds like sth I would eat :) I might give that a try.

Well, the Germans are the inventors according to all the sources I've checked.

Toddlers don't do that at all. It really draws out the runny yolk and I've never seen it done here. Polacy wolą na twardo. They don't like soft-boiled eggs.

Nott, it comes through contact. Poles might change their ways with more foreign options but I doubt it. Brits have far more to choose from in terms of international brands.

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It's not a race, Justy. Besides, I see the same here.

Another positive about Poland? The market square here in Gliwice but more generally in Kraków and Wrocław. Upper Silesian towns tend not to have them and Gliwice's is truly beautiful, full of colour and classic architecture. The parasols are out on the rynek and it's a very comfortable atmosphere in which to drink beer. There aren't too many obnoxious sods on the go, only old folk who tend to keep themselves to themselves.

History / Poles should emulate Jews? [153]

You think Poles don't do that, Pol3? They are very aware of their cultural offerings, being so in-looking (introspective). Besides, they have chances to promote their culture through exchange programs and extensive travelling opportunities.

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Hmm...not only. I received some super hospitality from a complete stranger and I'll never forget that. You are right in a general sense.

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Some cashiers are really quick, it depends how quickly they want you out of their sight ;) ;)

Many are slow and are NOT the fastest in the world.

Let's stay positive, hospitality here is great! My mother-in-law made me some food again and it never disappoints!

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Well, I don't think Keith Floyd would answer as he died last September ;) ;) RIP, he was always entertaining the masses by putting wine into everything very liberally.

Amathyst is really spot on here, nott. I don't know where you get this adventurous thing from. OK, us Brits may not be up there with the Americans due to them having more options but Poles lag behind when it comes to experimentation.

Also, we have soldiers in Britain. No, not the military type but the ones where you slice a slice of toast into strips and then dip them into egg yolk from a soft-boiled egg. My wife doesn't even eat breakfast and she said that some people she knows skip it too. We consider it to be the most important meal of the day in Britain.

History / Poles should emulate Jews? [153]

I'd say that the Jewish question is far more exigent now than ever before. Poland will have a bridge of its own to cross in addressing belligerent Belarus but that pales away in comparison when cast alongside the need to keep Turkey onside. Turkey provides Israel with essential supplies and revenue from tourism. Their heavy-handed actions in international waters (I'm not saying they were wholly at fault at all) provoked a reaction from a NATO country. Poland should not try and emulate those that breach international law with impunity. Understanding of Israel's predicament is important to understand their reactions but it is by no means a hapless plight for them. They have much more firepower than those around them and are backed up by a loyal servant in America. Poland, well, it's only now beginning to feel that it can trust some of its neighbours and, even then, it's a tentative balance.

Poles should promote more what they have and what they have done rather than seeking to emulate anyone. Play to its strengths if you will :) :)

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We don't give up so easily, no :) Not as easy as Pudzianowski did anyway ;) ;)

Ethiopian? Funny you mention that...... ;)

Eh, communism ;) ;) Oh, you wanted to say that Cyrankiewicz and many other Poles liked communism?? Oh, ok then :) Have it your way, amigo :) It's the truth after all :)

England has MANY international brands so don't be afraid of the supermarkets ;) ;)

See, it's a matter of preference. Pies and pastries are legendary! I'd take Shepherd's Pie over stuffed cabbage rolls (gołąbki) anyday of the week. Beef steak is more international. Scrambled eggs are every bit as good in Scotland. We both have good dairy!

The Polish breakfast is hardly more diverse. The way I see it, it's bread and cheese or bread with scrambled eggs, maybe a sausage thrown in for good measure. The English also make better use of cereals.

Ales are tasty :) :) Stella is pretty decent and I've tried countless numbers of beers. Being expensive means you don't buy too much of it which is a good thing. The English prefer more flavoursome food, not bland options generally.

There is some overlap but a Cornish pastry is quite distinct.

Do you want Jamie Oliver's or Gordon Ramsay's phone number? ;) The English will let the Poles catch up in the grubasy stakes :)

Greenpoint??? Gliwice, yes :) I avoid such options at all costs. I try to avoid the mountaineer's restaurant as they serve lard (smalec) as a starter. I'm stuffed before my food even arrives :( :(

There is a Polish feel to those dishes I must admit.

Rolady, beef rolls :) :) VERY common here. Po żydowsku is the Jewish way but done in Poland ;) ;) Zrazy are decent but rolady are far more popular here with 'modro' which is red cabbage.

Ale kręcisz ;) ;) Nah, the Poles like to borrow from other national cuisines which is fine as many do that.

Herring is not that popular in Scotland. In Holland, yes. No, we prefer fresh white fish like haddock and ling. Lemon sole is great too :) We also like fish cakes and fresh sea fish. We have all sorts which are better than panga and mintaj ;) ;) The island culture helps :)

As for soups, check out Baxters :)

Duck is not Polish ;) ;) Bombay duck is Indian and probably the best in the world. Carp is truly awful. I am a fan of 'fish' and not fatty pieces of crap.

Eh, the Germans invented beetroot sugar. Marggraf and Achard were Poles? I doubt it! It spread to France and Jews took it over to Poland later.

OK, no adventure stories ;0 ;) Ketchup, is that Polish too? ;0 ;) ;)

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They came from Peru, I think. I was just saying that they are as much Celtic as they are Polish, i.e not. We are just fans :)

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Potatoes are every bit as much Scottish as they are Polish. Even more so Irish. It's not Polish and that's my point. It's Peruvian if anything.

Yes, they do stick to their own things, nott, unless they are in America where they will likely experiment a bit more. Even in the UK they look for Polish places. Cafe? What is English food, nott?

Good food? What, drenched in oil (pierogi) and full of fat and salt? ;) ;)

Schabowy and mielony are basically Viennese schnitzel. Zrazy are Belarussian, Lithuanian and Italian. Bitki is Russian.

The wędliny is truly super here :)

Flaki is known here. Good old tripe :)

Scotland truly excels in fish and soups, as does Poland. I'm impressed with the options but many fish are international.

Yeah, I am baiting. I love purely Polish cuisine and the Poles have adapted many things and made them better. We are all inspired by others anyway when it comes to cuisine. Relatively, Poles are unadventurous but time may change that!

History / Poles should emulate Jews? [153]

Try telling that to the US administration ;) ;) ;)

Jews just operate differently. They are generally highly successful in what they do and should be respected for that. The Poles are constantly rising in the drinking stats so maybe they should be respected for that too ;0 ;0