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2/22/2013

 
Can we justify irresponsible, rash, foolish acts if they're done with good intentions?

A publican has been prosecuted and fined after 'nuns' were caught drinking after hours at an Irish pub. However, these weren't holy sisters, but people dressed in their full habit to raise money for charity. Apparently, there were too few taxis to transport the 'nuns' home after the event.

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In July 2012, 1,436 adults made a holy show of themselves at a sports ground in the small town of Listowel, Ireland. The volunteers donned nuns' outfits and gathered in the field, where they were counted by officials of the Guinness Book of World Records and deemed a new record.

See full article here.

The fund-raising idea came from a County Kerry couple who had lost their son to suicide. The event was staged for Pieta House, a charity to raise awareness for self-harm and suicide victims.

Because it was for charity, the local priest and sisters at the convent gave their blessing for this wacky event.

On the one hand, human nature delights in having fun. On the other, there is so much to respect and care for on the planet that this type of behavior seems irrelevant and irreverent.

Where do you stand?


Rebecca Mugridge link
2/21/2013 06:16:19 pm

I suppose a lot depends on the end result and is it a great thing for humanity or the planet in the end.
And in a way any good deed is better than none at all?

Francene Stanley link
2/22/2013 10:36:36 pm

I guess you always have to weigh the deed on the scales of good against harm.

Suerae Stein link
2/21/2013 09:32:00 pm

I agree with Rebecca. If it's for a good cause, then it's not irrelevant, though some might consider it irreverent. I think the creativity behind the ideas should be applauded. That's what catches people's attention and perhaps gives more attention to the cause.

Francene Stanley link
2/22/2013 10:37:39 pm

The act certainly caught attention. Maybe some such thing should be done to prevent war.

Sophie Bowns link
2/22/2013 04:08:17 am

I'm returning the comment! I guess it depends on the situation. Like the other two said, if it was for a good cause then they shouldn't really be classed as "foolish acts" (so long as the people taking part aren't causing any harm)

Francene Stanley link
2/22/2013 10:38:35 pm

The only harm the 'nuns' did was to their own liver with the drink. hehe.

AMummys Life link
2/22/2013 04:17:23 am

It really does depend on what the end result is I guess. While it might not be my cup of tea, it is interesting enough to attract people to the cause.

Francene Stanley link
2/22/2013 10:39:29 pm

Yes. The trick is to work out how to interest people in a good cause.

Alana link
2/22/2013 09:16:41 am

If it is for a good cause - and the local clergy give their blessings (i.e. they don't feel they are being mocked) - I say, go for it.

Francene Stanley link
2/22/2013 10:40:54 pm

They did, and the local pub owner got prosecuted and fined. Maybe they'll need to use some of the funds raised to bail him out.


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