HM Queen Elizabeth II has Died

[Evangelicalhumanist]

I am saddened. But yes, long live the King.

 

[Suave]

I'm sad to hear our dearly beloved Queen has now passed away, R.I.P., my thoughts and prayers to the Royal family.

 

[Rival]

Long live the King.

 

[muhammad_isa]

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Beginning of a new era..

We have a new head of state .. a new head of church.

 

[Debater Slayer]

Rest in peace, Elizabeth II.

 

[Rival]

Rest in peace, Elizabeth II.

Long live democracy, not the King or monarchy.

Please DS, this is not the time.

 

[Debater Slayer]

Please DS, this is not the time.

I have edited my post in accordance with your wishes and will start a new thread to express further thoughts there.

 

[exchemist]

Rest in peace, Elizabeth II.

Long live democracy, not the King or monarchy.

The monarchy is quite a good guarantor of democracy. Separating the head of government from the head of state looks increasingly like a good idea, when one looks across the Atlantic, for example.

 

[Guitar's Cry]

The monarchy is quite a good guarantor of democracy. Separating the head of government from the head of state looks increasingly like a good idea, when one looks across the Atlantic, for example.

<Looks around>

Rest in Peace, Queen Elizabeth.

 

[Jayhawker Soule]

I'm not much on quoting 'scripture' but ...

For everything there is a season, A time for every activity under heaven. ​

This seems to be the time to mourn the death of Elizabeth II or, at the very least, treat those who do with sensitivity and, perhaps, deference.

 

[exchemist]

I'm not much on quoting 'scripture' but ...

For everything there is a season, A time for every activity under heaven. ​

This seems to be the time to mourn the death of Elizabeth II or, at the very least, treat those who do with sensitivity and, perhaps, deference.

Yes, that passage from Ecclesiastes is commonly read at Anglican funerals. It hits the spot.

 

[Debater Slayer]

The monarchy is quite a good guarantor of democracy. Separating the head of government from the head of state looks increasingly like a good idea, when one looks across the Atlantic, for example.

This is a complex topic, but I'm going to reserve my disagreement for a later and more proper time.

My condolences to you and other British people.

 

[Dawnofhope]

I just feel the need to post this.

ALMIGHTY God, whose kingdom is everlasting, and power infinite: Have mercy upon the whole congregation, and so rule the heart of thy chosen servant Elizabeth, our queen and governor, that she (knowing whose minister she is) may above all things seek thy honour and glory; and that we her subjects (duly considering whose authority she hath) may faithfully serve, honour, and humbly obey her, in thee, and for thee, according to thy blessed Word and ordinance; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with thee and the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth ever one God, world without end. Amen.

ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, we be taught by thy holy Word, that the hearts of kings are in thy rule and governance, and that thou dost dispose and turn them, as it seemeth best to thy godly wisdom: We humbly beseech thee, so to dispose and govern the heart of Elizabeth, thy servant, our queen and governor, that in all her thoughts, words, and works, she may ever seek thy honour and glory, and study to preserve thy people committed to her charge, in wealth, peace, and godliness. Grant this, O merciful Father, for thy dear Son's sake, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Queen Elizabeth II was an outstanding and exemplary woman, who was a great role model of Christian Faith. May her soul rest in peace and find comfort with God in the next world.

 

[Truth in love]

I just feel the need to post this.

ALMIGHTY God, whose kingdom is everlasting, and power infinite: Have mercy upon the whole congregation, and so rule the heart of thy chosen servant Elizabeth, our queen and governor, that she (knowing whose minister she is) may above all things seek thy honour and glory; and that we her subjects (duly considering whose authority she hath) may faithfully serve, honour, and humbly obey her, in thee, and for thee, according to thy blessed Word and ordinance; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with thee and the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth ever one God, world without end. Amen.

ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, we be taught by thy holy Word, that the hearts of kings are in thy rule and governance, and that thou dost dispose and turn them, as it seemeth best to thy godly wisdom: We humbly beseech thee, so to dispose and govern the heart of Elizabeth, thy servant, our queen and governor, that in all her thoughts, words, and works, she may ever seek thy honour and glory, and study to preserve thy people committed to her charge, in wealth, peace, and godliness. Grant this, O merciful Father, for thy dear Son's sake, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

This does not impact me personally. But I wanted to extend condolences to those who are affected.

 

[Yerda]

Poor taste, sorry.

Nothing says taste like performative grief for the matriarch of one of Earth's great villainous dynasties.

 

[Rival]

Nothing says taste like performative grief for the matriarch of one of Earth's great villainous dynasties.

Excuse me, but the grief is very real.

 

[Yerda]

Excuse me, but the grief is very real.

You knew her?

 

[Rival]

You knew her?

Of course not, but there are many kinds of grief. This is an ancient tradition and performed by many societies. There's no need for stupid politicking right now.

 

[Yerda]

Of course not but there are many kinds of grief. This is an ancient tradition and performed by many societies. There's no need for stupid politicking right now.

I'm sorry for your loss.

 

[Mock Turtle]

Nothing says taste like performative grief for the matriarch of one of Earth's great villainous dynasties.

Would you like to line them up in order of such?

Simple respect for the dead is probably more useful at this moment - speaking as an anti-monarchist.