Just having a read on history and the plot to blow up king and parliament when I thought... "why do catholics celebrate guy fawkes night?". After all, after the conspiritors were caught, the laws on Catholics became much harsher and to this day, effigies of Fawkes (A Catholic) is burned on a bombfire.
Hope the question doesn't cause offence.
2007-02-06 21:06:50 · 13 answers · asked by Baz94 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
betty "
It is not the catholics that burn him it is the Protestants"
I know, thats why i asked WHY catholics celebrate it.
And incidently, Catholics AND protestants have be burned at the stake. Just for the person that thinks Catholics have NOT...... seems someone else needs to check their history.
2007-02-06 21:17:22 · update #1
Why does Catholics get the blame for everything???
When did I blame ANYONE for ANYTHING!!!!
I asked the questiones because of the way catholics were TREATED after!! Not because I am blaming anyone for anything! Check my history? Why not check the info out and THEN tell me different. I can't believe a simple question put in such a basic way is so difficult to understand and how the heck anyone can possibly get the wrong end of the stick is beyond me!
2007-02-06 21:22:34 · update #2
"and it did cause offence exactly what you wanted" Do talk BULL!
2007-02-06 21:24:18 · update #3
FINAL NOTE: Thank you to all the people with the sensible answers. I am finding them all a very interesting read. Thanks for taking the time to answer.
2007-02-06 21:28:58 · update #4
Well, November 5th celebrates the DISCOVERY of the gunpowder plot, not the plot itself, which is why catholics shouldn't be celebrating it. So it does seem odd that they do, I agree.
I think the reason is pretty obvious: a mixture of ignorance of history and a desire to let off a few fireworks for the kids.
Incidentally, Guy Fawkes was a scapegoat, as it wasn't his plot - he was just the, er, guy, who was guarding the barrels of gunpowder when it was discovered. It would have been a hell of a bang - by the standards of the time, easily on a par as an act of terrorism with the 9/11 thing.
2007-02-06 23:54:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
No. Here in County Down we celebrate Halloween. Nothing to do with the Catholic/ Protestant conflict. I suspect there were always bonfires at this time of year throughout Britain as a kind of pagan ceremony to stop the sun from leaving the sky. It was a coincidence Fawkes was executed at the same time of year. It was appropriated by the "Royalists" to " Never be forgot ". As a Yorkshire woman born near the Horton-Fawkes family land I was never comfortable about burning Guy. Married to a Dane we always had a St Hans aften (eve )bonfire. Mid Summer night / Lughnasa/ (Beltane ? ) though the fireworks don't show up so well. SB
2016-05-24 02:25:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not all Catholics do celebrate Guy Fawkes, after all why celebrate the death of a freedom fighter who was part of the civil rights struggle. Some Protestants celebrate Guy Fawkes Night as an early victory in the war against terror.
Most people just see a chance to have fun with all the family, bonfire, fireworks and hopefully no injuries. I like this way best.
2007-02-06 21:27:33 · answer #3 · answered by freebird 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Guy Fawkes night is only celebrated mainly in England but the UK in general. Its to do with some scamp called Fawkes attempting to blow up the Houses of Parliament but being caught on the 5th November. He was then tried and executed. Technically speaking the official religion of England is I believe the Church of England and not Catholicism. Interestingly in this website is the mention that the whole bonfire thing was originally used by the ancient Celts to keep evil spirits away. However, the original Gunpowder plot was motivated by religion as it was an attempt to rid the country of its Protestant leaders to restore the Catholic faith
2007-02-06 23:22:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I suppose it's become more of a cultural holiday,and most people dont really think too deeply of the historical meaning of it anymore.
It used to be celebrated here in Australia,until the Government banned the commercial sale of firecrackers.
Even when my parents were growing up,they didn't really think about the true meaning behind the Night,and it was just a fun night and an excuse to have good time during the Queen's Birthday long weekend.
2007-02-06 21:23:13 · answer #5 · answered by Serena 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Why does Catholics get the blame for everything, we had nothing to do with Guy fawkes night, study your history better and it did cause offence exactly what you wanted
God Bless You
2007-02-06 21:16:10 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 6⤋
Do some (obviously ignorant) Catholics really celebrate it? I ask because it isn't celebrated here in the United States by anyone, except perhaps a few expats.
2007-02-06 21:18:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
It is not the catholics that burn him it is the Protestants.
2007-02-06 21:12:13 · answer #8 · answered by Betty, Boop Oop A Doop 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is celebrated because it was a failed attempt
although the reason behind the celebration has fell away and it is just another reason to have fun now
although personally myself i dont understand the celebration in the first place
someones death is never reason to celebrate
2007-02-06 21:11:14 · answer #9 · answered by Peace 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I think it was beautifully said in V for vendetta:
"People shouldn't be afraid of their government. Governments should be afraid of their people."
2007-02-06 21:52:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋