samz134 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I used to be able to sing this when I was younger... sweet memories <3

AntiquityCentury21 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Watery.

Jaymoization (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

@marysueeasteregg haha to be honest i think the only reason they sing it is because it is a nice piece of music. i dont think you should read so much into it that you are horrified it is associated with christianity. i'm a christian too but i don't believe that we cannot achieve peace without God, we created war, therefore we can achieve peace.

marysueeasteregg (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

@Jaymoization I love this song. In the context of a (secular) film, and in the context of a (secular) international sports movement, I find it appropriate, inspiring & uplifting. But in no way is it a hymn; it does not recognize God (the way, for instance, the song "Let There Be Peace On Earth," which expresses very similar sentiments, does recognize God). It does not belong IMO in a church service. Some Christians in this thread made a blanket condemnation of the song; I take a middle road.

marysueeasteregg (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

@Jaymoization Hardly! Preaching peace is appropriate, as is preaching unity, if by that you mean love & brotherhood. (As opposed to world government, which some say this song promotes; I don't think it does.) But I would be horrified if my clergyman suggested mankind, broken as it is, can achieve any real peace without God's help. Peace & justice & brotherhood are noble ends, things worth striving for; but by the teachings of my church, we can never expect to achieve them by our own efforts.

Jaymoization (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

@marysueeasteregg so you would be horrified if your church preached peace and unity?!?!

DK2KInc (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

@lanc3fight4freedom SHUT UP THE WORLD SHOULD STAY AS IT IS WHITE BIOY

TheAngelAbandoned (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Americans won't appreciate this because according to them a 'World Cup' is only played amongst themselves.They're also not into Rugby,the second most popular sport on earth.

billse10 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

@allan1599 Hmm .. Diana Krall and Chet Baker doing the Constable Savage sketch. Somehow I don't think it'd work. :-)

allan1599 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

@lordhoot1 "Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you" (Matthew 7.6).