Demolishing 16thC Graveyard

[Notinpastyet]

I have only just read this post on the demolishing of ST Johns Church & graveyard-I am shocked & sadden but not surprised the way of the world today finance & greed are all that seems to matter,in times gone by it would have been though of as being so immoral to build on the site of a graveyard.I know it is such a shame & shameful thing,I feel a graveyard especially an old graveyard is such a part of our history,our ancestors resting place.

[CatOne]

Re: Rev Anthony Pierces quote, I always thought graveyards were there as final resting places for the people buried there, where relatives could go to mourn and remember their loved ones, not as cashcows for the greedy, to be disposed of as and when they need a bit of money...... 

[Suziesmith37]

Hmmmm... bites tongue and thinks of words carefully.

So therefore is he saying that the church & grounds are no longer spiritual?

Would this be because the church has sold them?

The Rt Rev Anthony Pearce has an awful lot to learn about people, and the preservation of spirituality.  About the people that are proud of their heritage, their ancestors and their spirituality; these people go on to promote such things in their own children and their children's children.

The people who want this Graveyard preserved are not asking for a pub or supermarket or themepark to be built there, they are simply asking for it to remain as or as close to a Graveyard as possible - for the bodies intered there to be treated with the respect and spirituality they deserved from the day they entered the hallowed ground.

I see no commercialism or money making in that!

It is little wonder that the 'Church' is losing its congregation - thank goodness God is not.

Su

[pjbuk007]

I objected to the planning authority last week, and got a reply, just to acknowledge it,really.  It COULD be my relatives there.

With these things, the more fuss made, the better.  Good luck with the filming.

[Greg18]

Hi all just a quick update Channel 4 news phoned me today to say it would be shown on Saturday evening may i also thank you all for the support it is very much appreciated

[Notinpastyet]

And well done to you  Greg18,shall be watching with interest on Saturday,fingers crossed all go's well ,GOOD LUCK.

[Suziesmith37]

Hi Greg18

Fantastic News - shall be watching Sat - Good Luck

Su

[Tricia_2]

This is a quote from a paragraph in a letter sent by the Church in Wales in 2000, This seems to be their stance on their buildings and churchyards.


The closure of church buildings and cemeteries is often a deeply upsetting issue However, as the Bishop of Swansea and Brecon, the Rt Rev Anthony Pierce, said recently, "Our ancient churches were built to be signposts of the Gospel and not chapters in an architectural handbook. They are meant to be spiritual powerhouses and not historial theme parks". This is equally true of graveyards.

If he shows no respect, how can we expect the youth of today to show respect!?
I'm guessing some would be more respectful than he is.

This sort of thing is really terrible.

[Suziesmith37]

Hi Tricia 2

It is a terrible thing to hear isn't it!

I am glad to hear I was not the only one to be saddened and angered by the comment.

Hopefully the village with support can save their graveyard and treat it with the respect it deserves.

Su