Topic ID 370
St. Andrew's church in Hertford does not usually announce sermons in advance but the topic for next Sunday was announced this morning, I am told, and it sounds interesting: “The Family Eucharist on Sunday, 12th December will include a sermon on John The Baptist and The Da Vinci Code. All are welcome, especially those who have read the book and have questions.” The Da Vinci Code, by Dan Brown, is the best-selling story of a modern-day Quest for the Holy Grail, based on the legend of the Knights Templar: http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/asin/0593054253/acheson-21 Although it is a work of fiction, the book does provide an accessible insight into some remarkable historical facts. The Da Vinci Code is currently being made into a block-busting movie slated for release in 2006.
Reply ID 2743
quote:I take it the fact that the name acheson-21 at the end of the URL confirms that TVA = Tim Acheson who writes letters to the Mercury about Knigts Templar and Secret Tunnels etc.
Originally posted by TVA
St. Andrew's church in Hertford does not usually announce sermons in advance but the topic for next Sunday was announced this morning, I am told, and it sounds interesting: “The Family Eucharist on Sunday, 12th December will include a sermon on John The Baptist and The Da Vinci Code. All are welcome, especially those who have read the book and have questions.” The Da Vinci Code, by Dan Brown, is the best-selling story of a modern-day Quest for the Holy Grail, based on the legend of the Knights Templar: http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/asin/0593054253/acheson-21 Although it is a work of fiction, the book does provide an accessible insight into some remarkable historical facts. The Da Vinci Code is currently being made into a block-busting movie slated for release in 2006.
Reply ID 2765
Here we go - yet another attack - I can see where this thread is going................ Would love to have gone to this but sadly I am working...[:(]
Reply ID 2767
I dont think its a case of another attack. More that this particular topic seems to keep arising and is of limited interest to the majority of people. I would imagine there are many websites dedicated to this subject that like minded people can use to discuss freely.
Reply ID 2771
Guys if you don't want to get involved in the subject, don't post, easy peasy lemon squeezy! [;)]
Reply ID 2772
quote:The second statement seems to contradict the first. What do you mean? What leads you to convlude that that the topic in question is of lesser interest to the users of this forum than any other new or recurrant topic? Regarding the URL, I copied it from a website.
MATTHEW:
1. "I dont think its a case of another attack." 2. "More that this particular topic seems to keep arising and is of limited interest to the majority of people."
Reply ID 2774
dont see the contradiction but mr smiley is absolutely right, best to leave alone.
Reply ID 2775
Originally posted by jez_p I take it the fact that the name acheson-21 at the end of the URL confirms that TVA = Tim Acheson who writes letters to the Mercury about Knigts Templar and Secret Tunnels etc. Jez, I think I'm onto something here:
Reply ID 2776
LOL!
Reply ID 2777
quote:It wasn't an attack - I was just pointing out that it seems TVA is Tim Acheson despite the fact that he has attempted to imply that he is not in previous postings.
Originally posted by Emma
Here we go - yet another attack - I can see where this thread is going................ Would love to have gone to this but sadly I am working...[:(]
Reply ID 2781
quote:I have made no claims about my identity, express or implied. It's not a big deal. I'm surprised you're interested.
jez_pdespite the fact that he has attempted to imply that he is not in previous postings.
Reply ID 2782
Conclusion: Matthew claims he's not interested in this particular topic, and believes that he is qualified to speak for every other user of this forum - past, present and future. But he continues to read and reply to posts on this topic, so he's not very good at acting all uninterested. This topic is of such "limited interest", as Matther puts it, that the local church has even scheduled a sermon about it this Sunday especially. Smileyoriley has spoken wisely: " if you don't want to get involved in the subject, don't post, easy..." http://www.hertford.net/yoursay/topic.php?id=360
Reply ID 2784
Tim, you are obviously a very intelligent man and you are right I am interested in this and all topics posted. I never expressed any opinion of my own regarding my enthusiasm for the subject just an opinion of how I felt the forum as a whole considered the matter. Of course I may be wrong but seeing as you are the only that initiates the threads each time and they nearly all descend into jokes and 'attacks' ( or even end up as locked subjects ) leads me to consider that I have a point. Just count the number of replies to this and the others and see how many actually seemed genuinely interested in the topic, as fascinating as I honestly do believe it is.
Reply ID 2785
quote:What's not a big deal, that TVA and Tim Acheson are one and the same? [;)] Anyway, moving on.... My Vermiculite theory, formulated over many minutes deep thought, gains credance: Look at all its uses! - http://www.vermiculite.org/uses.htm And to top it all, its mined! (think tunnels....) It all adds up! I put it to the forum that when the Knights returned from the crusades, they had with them a discovery potentially more lucrative than any other made on travels to new lands since (e.g. the potato; tobacco; and llamas). I'm off to buy shares in vermiculite companies now.... Oh, and another thing TVA - why is your post count constantly stuck on 70? [:I] (I'm getting into this conspiracy theory stuff.....) BTW Matthew - Jokes and attacks? Having read the other posts, not sure that many have ended up with attacks on anyone, or jokes at the expense of others. You have to hand it to TVA - they do at least get the forum going on some interesting subjects!
Originally posted by TVAquote:I have made no claims about my identity, express or implied. It's not a big deal. I'm surprised you're interested.
jez_pdespite the fact that he has attempted to imply that he is not in previous postings.
Reply ID 2786
quote:Ok Matthew, that's cool - glad you're interested. [8D] In fact you'll find jokes and tangents in many of the other threads which attract the same number of replies and views as mine do. Every thread has a shelflife and eventually goes stale. All good food goes bad eventually, and the mould generally looks the same every time.
MATTHEW:
I am interested in this and all topics posted.
Reply ID 2787
quote:There is something in your Vermiculite theory . After all, it's just a cover, trade name for a refined mineral called Mica - after the Biblical prophet. You're a natural born conspiracy theorist!
Spotty Dog Anyway, moving on.... My Vermiculite theory, formulated over many minutes deep thought, gains credance
quote:Cheers Spotty! [:)]
Having read the other posts, not sure that many have ended up with attacks on anyone, or jokes at the expense of others. You have to hand it to TVA - they do at least get the forum going on some interesting subjects!
Reply ID 2788
Maybe "Attack" was too strong a word but yet again this thread has descended into a discussion on the true identity of TVA. As I have stated before in a previous post, maybe there should be a thread solely for for discussion/dissection of TVA/Tim Acheson Conspiracy as everyone seems so OBSESSED with it. Also, a note to the Administrator(s) of this site - why is no-one else being told off about these off-topic postings, it seems like it is one rule for one and one rule for everyone else. This thread is about the Da Vinci Code - can we not keep it that way?
Reply ID 2790
anyone see my point [:)] ! However still learning lots so its all good.
Reply ID 2791
If this thread is about the Da Vinci code, then it doesn't belong on the Discover Hertford Online Forum. The Forum is for discussion of Hertford issues. Similarly, if this thread is about the identity of TVA/Tim Acheson, then it doesn't belong on the Discover Hertford Online Forum. If this thread is about the sermon at St.Andrews Church, then it DOES belong here. Admin's patience is wearing thin.
Reply ID 2794
I look forward to seeing some of you at the family service at St. Andrews church on on Sunday morning. It's an interesting topic, and you're welcome to drob by even if you don't go to church. Even if you never read the book, you're likely to see the film eventually: "This blockbuster movie is slated for release on 19 May 2006. Group Chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture, Amy Pascal, called it "the cornerstone" of the movie slate for that year. The film stars Tom Hanks and is based on the best-selling novel by Dan Brown." http://www.theinsider.org/mailing/article.asp?id=0730 Who knows, you might even learn something...
Reply ID 2812
So TVA, you appear to have touched a nerve - replies to your post have included such choice words and phrases as "Attacks"; "Obsessed" and "Patience is wearing thin". Mmm. In answer to your initial thread, I, for one, will be attending St. Andrews on Sunday, even if only to try to remind myself of the true meaning of Christmas..... TVA - I'll be wearing a large stove-pipe hat. See you there! p.s. Tom Hanks? Surely this has George Clooney written all over it?!!!!
Reply ID 2815
quote:I'll be wearing a red tie.
Spotty Dog I'll be wearing a large stove-pipe hat. See you there!
Reply ID 2821
If I can get out of work (unlikely) I will be holding a bunch of carnations and I will be standing under the station clock.
Reply ID 2822
Sorry - I couldn't resist it! LOL
Reply ID 2823
Good one, comrade! Flash-back to the Cold War era which gave birth to the SRHQ facility beneath Sovereign House. "Ze film is in ze flowers."
Reply ID 2866
A brief summary and a few highlights from today's sermon will follow shortly for those who are interested, so watch this space! The local newspaper found out about the sermnon before it happened and published an informative piece:- ... ST Andrew’s Church in Hertford is to hold a sermon On Sunday to discuss issues provoked by the Mercury and by Dan Brown's best-selling book, The Da Vinci Code. ... The book claims that Christ married Mary Magdalene, who bore his children, and that their descendents live today and will reveal themselves to claim their birthright. ... The Knights Templar are said to hold proof of this, namely the Holy Grail and the secrets surrounding it. ... In September, the Mercury reported Hertford’s links with the Templars and the cup Christ used at the Last Supper, which put the county town firmly on the Grail tourist trail. ... Then last month we reported how the modern-day Templars had demanded a papal apology for their' persecution 700 years ago – a story followed up by reporters from as far away as Pope John Paul II’s homeland in Poland. ... Lay preacher, Jim Thornton, who is also an East Herts district councillor, will read Sunday's sermon during the family service at 9:15 am ... He said: “It’s a fascinating subject, but it has disturbed a lot of people, particularly claims that Christ was married to Mary Magdalene and that they had children. ... “There are also allegations that the Roman emperor Constantine set the Church agenda and pushed it towards all anti-feminine stance, and that he chose which Gospels would go in the Bible and rejected others. These concerns have been raised and I hope to address them on Sunday.” ... He added: “l think it's really great that the Mercury has highlighted these issues and at the same time put Hertford on the map. ... “I would welcome tourists to the town interested in the subject of the Templars.” ... -- Hertfordshire Mercury, Sermon to focus on claim, p 23, 10 December 2004.
Reply ID 2890
where's our update for those of us who are out of town?! please!