Which Religion is 'right'?

obie · Nov 17, 2004

Re: Evangelicals: Jesus will literally float back down to earth from the sky

Noah Elliott said:

Some do, some don't.
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Fair enough -- I apologize for generalizing.

Now about those crazy PETA people...

Roel · Nov 17, 2004

Re: The Jews: What's Up With Them Anyway?

Man, it must be a bitch to drive in Cairo right now. At least the homeless guys with squeegees will stay busy, and well fed.

IntheNet · Nov 17, 2004

Re: The Jews: What's Up With Them Anyway?

Bill Archer said:

I mean come on: like it would kill them to have some milk with their steaks? And have you seen those crazy Hasids? CUT THE SIDEBURNS ALREADY!!!!!! I say we should make fun of their beliefs a LOT more.
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Now you're criticizing Jews? You're probably still pissed D.C. United won its 4th star and Columbus Crew can't even find its own soccer field?

Smurfquake · Nov 17, 2004

Re: Evangelicals: Jesus will literally float back down to earth from the sky

Bill Archer said:

I just wonder how long it would take the mods to close a thread that mocked the Shia Muslims for believeing that the Twelfth Imam, who lived in the 8th Century, is not dead but rather in hiding someplace.

Five seconds? Ten?
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I like how none of your threads have been closed yet, and the only one who is taking offense is IntheNet.

Chicago1871 · Nov 17, 2004

Re: The Jews: What's Up With Them Anyway?

IntheNet said:

Now you're criticizing Jews? You're probably still pissed D.C. United won its 4th star and Columbus Crew can't even find its own soccer field?
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Just follow the smell of horse manure. Seriously.

Gordon EF · Nov 17, 2004

Re: Sunni Muslims Believe Mohammed Rode a Horse to Heaven!!!!!!

IntheNet said:

Bill:

Inasmuch as I am not much of a supporter of the Muslim religion, I would not criticize it as a Christian, as I don't believe you would appreciate them criticizing our religion! All religions have historical parts which beg rationalization and thus must rely on faith; I am sure their "white stallion" part begs credibility inasmuch as our "noah's ark" part. Both are part and parcel of faith: your criticism does not help either.

IntheNet
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All religions have ridicuolous little stories like that. There was no white horse to heaven and there's was no Noah's Ark. In my eyes, all religions are as silly as each other, in fact, Christianity is probably worse because Christians tend to come from more developed countries and should know better.

Gordon EF · Nov 17, 2004

Re: Let's All Laugh at Bhuddists!!

IntheNet said:

WTF? Is this "Criticize Muslim Day"?
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Every day should be, "Criticize Muslim Day".

Dan Loney · Nov 17, 2004

Religious People: Man, Are They Stupid!

Can't they just accept that after this brief voyage of pain and despair, all that awaits them is the eternal blackness of oblivion? Grow UP already!

Matrim55 · Nov 17, 2004

Why is there no Zoroastrianism thread yet?

I mean, chucking watermelons? Come on!

Dan Loney · Nov 17, 2004

Mods: Why Did You Close My "Religious People Are Stupid" Thread?

Freedom of speech! All those other threads are open!

It's stupid, closed-minded, FASCIST mods like you that are going to make me leave this board FOREVER!

(Okay, they haven't actually closed the other thread yet, but I'm going to lunch in a bit, and I wanted to make sure I started this thread while I could. Thanks.)

Gordon EF · Nov 17, 2004

Re: Religious People: Man, Are They Stupid!

Dan Loney said:

Can't they just accept that after this brief voyage of pain and despair, all that awaits them is the eternal blackness of oblivion? Grow UP already!
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But, but the bible said so!

FlashMan · Nov 17, 2004

Re: Why is there no Zoroastrianism thread yet?

I like Zoroastrianism. Always did.

Chicago1871 · Nov 17, 2004

Re: Mods: Why Did You Close My "Religious People Are Stupid" Thread?

I'm not wasting rep on you or the opportunity to post in one of these speldiforous threads.

IntheNet · Nov 17, 2004

Re: Religious People: Man, Are They Stupid!

Dan Loney said:

Can't they just accept that after this brief voyage of pain and despair, all that awaits them is the eternal blackness of oblivion? Grow UP already!
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Ye of little faith! Within the "eternal blackness of oblivion" that you casually dismiss will be high-definition, plasma screens for all showing English Premier League 24/7 with the well-awaited Heaven Nachos and Pearly-Gates Micro Brew!

Faith my son!

cnoc · Nov 17, 2004

Re: Why is there no Zoroastrianism thread yet?

freddy mercury was a believer

FlashMan · Nov 17, 2004

Re: Let's All Laugh at Bhuddists!!

Buddha's cool. He enlightened us all...at least if that was what we desired.

Chicago1871 · Nov 17, 2004

Satanists: They're Going to Hell for Their Beliefs

...of course they're actually looking forward to it.

argentine soccer fan · Nov 17, 2004

Re: Evangelicals: Jesus will literally float back down to earth from the sky

obie said:

What you write is true -- heck, all of the Gospels have Jesus doing some pretty damn neat stuff that defies science -- but just because he could doesn't mean that he did. If Jesus was God's Son on earth, he could have invented the light bulb, but he didn't. And, considering that the basis for the Rapture is Jesus' proclamation in front of the remaining Apostles right before the Ascension that he would return, it's not unreasonable to think that the one Gospel writer who actually saw Jesus' teachings and actions first-hand would have thought enough of the event to record it for posterity.
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Ok, but my point is that if people are willing to believe what the Bible says about Jesus, it is not that stupid for them to believe that he can float back down. I am not an expert on this, but I don't think that somebody suddenly made this stuff up yesterday and today people believe it. I suppose that if it is not written in the Bible, then the idea must come from some Christian tradition.

But I'm also ok with the idea that he won't float back to earth. Actually, what I really wanted was an excuse to mention Maradona's goal against England.

Dr. Wankler · Nov 17, 2004

Re: Why is there no Zoroastrianism thread yet?

Ahrura Mazda is tough to spell, though, otherwise it would've caught on much more widely than it did.

Thomas A Fina · Nov 17, 2004

Re: Religious People: Man, Are They Stupid!

Honestly - I couldn't handle it if that was the case - I'd start messing up everyone. Killing people left and right (starting of course with Mssrs. Sackiewicz and Zoffinger.), stealing. Choking bitches. Just enjoying myself immensely. I'd crack.

The idea of heaven and hell is the ultimate "Wait till Daddy gets home" statement.

tcmahoney · Nov 17, 2004

Re: Why is there no Zoroastrianism thread yet?

Dr. Wankler said:

Ahrura Mazda is tough to spell, though, otherwise it would've caught on much more widely than it did.
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They should've waited until the advent of car marketing.

Zoroastrianism: A religion before its time!

FlashMan · Nov 17, 2004

Re: Evangelicals: Jesus will literally float back down to earth from the sky

Jesus will float back down to earth from the sky.

Of course it's a largely metaphorical earth and a largely metaphorical sky.

Just remember: shoot the pie in the eye and when the Big Man approacheth, say as few lies as possible, and don't ask why.

Thomas A Fina · Nov 17, 2004

Re: Religious People: Man, Are They Stupid!

IntheNet said:

Ye of little faith! Within the "eternal blackness of oblivion" that you casually dismiss will be high-definition, plasma screens for all showing English Premier League 24/7 with the well-awaited Heaven Nachos and Pearly-Gates Micro Brew!

Faith my son!
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are you NY are you Metro are you NYRMetros in disguise

you're a eurposeur **************

are you Metros in disguise.

nicephoras · Nov 17, 2004

Re: Religious People: Man, Are They Stupid!

IntheNet said:

Ye of little faith! Within the "eternal blackness of oblivion" that you casually dismiss will be high-definition, plasma screens for all showing English Premier League 24/7 with the well-awaited Heaven Nachos and Pearly-Gates Micro Brew!

Faith my son!
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Watching a replay of a Blackburn West Brom classic for the fifth time with nothing but bar food on the menu? That's hell!

tcmahoney · Nov 17, 2004

Atheists: They're just looking for an excuse to watch football!

Especially on the West Coast, where the NFL kicks off at 10 in the morning.

And they're even more opposed to Judaism, because their Sabbath wipes out both Friday night high school football and college day games.