It is understandable that some here have religious beliefs. And frankly, so do I. Very deeply held beliefs as shared to me by the Arch-Angel Melchizadek. Alas, Melchizadek told me, "We are already in the Great Tribulation." But, but ... that can't be true, I sputtered. It's not possible -- no way it could have happened!! Like, like, like --Where-where-where's the Rapture? Well, Melchizadek told me, it didn't exactly work out as planned in either the Book of Revelation, nor that wicked kickass Indiana Jones-for pussies "Left Behind" series. (It's a best-seller, if you secular heathen didn't know). Melchizadek gave me a parachute and let me don't gently. He understood this came as a complete shock. Jesus of Nazareth came down, Melchizadek related, for a Second Coming -- took a look around, and did a little sputtering himself. Jesus Wept. "None of you dumb fuck shitheads are worthy to enter My Kingdom. You assholes -- yeah, ALL OF YA -- are a bunch of sicko hypocrite cum-swallowers who wouldn't know the first Goddamn thing what I preached, 'cuz you're too busy inventing bullshit to care. Back to pre-school, morons." As usual, Jesus was right on the money. Naturally, his loyal "servants" at the pulpit didn't notice the Miracle -- this Fulfillment of Biblical Prophecy -- right under their noses. Nope, Jerry Falwell, Pat Robertson, James Dobson and the rest of his Focus on the Family retards were too preoccupied gnashing their pearly whites, flogging homosexuals and the ACLU, and provoking wars to pay any attention to that bearded Jew hippie freak in a bloodied loin-cloth and crown of thorns. Richard Pearle went on Hannity & Colmes, insisting this was MORE PROOF of an Al Qaeda nexis in their midst. Jesus Wept Again. "I'm the fuck outta here losers. I've been crucified by the Romans once, I really don't need to go through this bullshit a Second time with you mob of smug shithead motherfuck New Romans." Ooooh, such filthy terrible language, Mr. Dobson recoiled. "What WILL we tell the little children?" Alas, Melchizadek said, the Son of God is an Angry Son of God, and it was only His Forgiveness that Saved YOU from a well-deserved Smiting From Above. "I'll let it pass -- this time," Jesus said. "May 9/11 serve as a tiny hors d'ouvre for the Eternal Damnation that's gonna come, 'cuz I ain't saving your pansy-asses any longer *snif-f-f-f-f-f-f-f* IF ya Suh-Mell ... what the ROCK ... is ... Cook-in." Melchizadek said that Jesus departed the abyss a.k.a Earthly Realm -- minutes before the Office of Homeland Security could whisk him off to Abu Ghraib and proclaim the mystery man on the ABC/CBS/NBC/FOX/CNN Nightly Brainwashing as Bin Laden's Brigadier General #3 and "Mastermind of the WTC attacks." This was extremely hurtful to me and my beliefs. "Some in the sicko pervert librul news media will deny this ever happened," said Melchizadek, "but then they're the same sort who'll sell their mothers for a piece of Key Lime Pie, and pay no attention to that cock crowing three times. Fact is, it not only happened, it's the Gospel Truth. Do yourself a favor and give up on Repentance -- He's already come and gone. Let's party like it's 1999 again and Onward Christian Soldiers into Iran, like it's 2003 again." This Truth ripped my guts out. Don't hate me because I am Melchizadek's True Messenger. I am only reporting the FACTS as offered to me in the form of a Burnt Offering (a piece of toast) -- and Melchizadek would never, ever lie. Don't shoot the messenger. After I spread a little marmalade BUT BEFORE I could wash it down with my morning coffee (one cream, two sugars), Melchizadek got very, very stern and serious, swearing to me in no uncertain terms that should anyone doubt his message, that they reject the True Messiah. Amen Brothers, he closed. Hallellujah l'il sisters. And Maranatha to all the Mommies and Daddies and especially Santa Claus.
I wasn't expecting that. nooobody expects...
I never suggested that none of your ead the Bible. Blanket Statements? If I offended yo I am sorry. My point is that people should be sure of their facts before they make a statement. In this case, they need to read that part of the bible to get the story straight. I often re-read parts of the Bible to better understand. Billy-if you and I sat down face to face and talked about this., you'd find that we are closer than you think. I am not one to put myself above others.. Its my Crhistain faith based views that allows me to deal with the reality of this world. Without faith, your life becomes worthless.. That is my point of view. Billy-this is a general statement. when I used the word "your" I wasnt talking about anybody specific. You could have put a variety or words in there. Bottom line, Without faith my life would be worthless. I am sorry if you took this as a blanket statement it wasnt meant to be.
The problem seems to be that religion is being politicized to justify acts that have no legitimate basis in religion. Those currently in power in our country are invoking religion to do political acts. It is just a shroud that they are using to cover their actions. Then those who oppose such actions are attacking the shroud and justification that is being used (i.e. Christianity). I am sure most of us can agree that while some Christians support these political efforts, others are more skeptical. In fact, lots of Christians are against abortion, the death penalty and war. I think it important to recognize that Robertson, Falwell & Bush do not represent Christianity anymore than terrorists represent Islam.
It is just a shroud that they are using to cover their actions. Yeah, it's the Shroud of Turin that Lord Bush uses for a cape when he fearlessly leads his Crusade: "Onward Christian Soldiers!!" What would Jesus Do Georgey-boy? "Same thing Grampy Prescott did for Auschwitz...We kick ass for the Lord!!"
They all end up sounding like the Inquisition. The Inquisition? (its about a 13 mb file so keep that in mind if you click...)
Found it! daddisam, you asked :"What is so scary about Christians?" Try this. Take particular care to scroll down and check out the photos of two good Christian soldiers protesting in Washington. Job 34:30: "That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared."
Let's turn the volume down a bit, folks. Anything non-sports related after this comment will be deleted.
Ahhhhhh, religon. You bridge-builder, you.
My cat's name is Mittens.
so was mine!
Mittens was a Nazi, and you both know it.
href="http://
www.startribune.com/stories/
509/5411182.html">Appears that this has been known for a while. ie about the swastika... I am comfortable with the explanation given.
I attemtped to do a link and I thnk I screwed up! I am not really smart when it comes to computers.
Here you go: Twin Cities man sees swastika in Metrodome roof
Thanks--Now I wish I could figure out how you did that! Thanks, dusted I owe you one! Anyway this story says about all that needs to be said about the subject, in my book.
Y'know, I'm embarassed for even putting this much thought into it, but, if you follow this guy's logic, wouldn't all NBA courts that have alternating-grain parquet (the Celtics' home court comes to mind right away) just be awash in swastikas? Just did some checking... Target Center has alternating-grain parquet. Uh-oh
:-) yup and here come the black helecopters
Now I wish I could figure out how you did that! Here is exactly what I typed: 
thanks dusted--I am well over do for my first link!
This thread has been nothing but swastikaos!