Happy Easter!
April 7th, 2012 at 9:13:40 PM
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Happy Easter everyone! May the great joy of the Resurrection of Jesus bring you and yours everlasting hope.
April 7th, 2012 at 9:20:58 PM
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Thank you FrGamble, and may you be touched by the Flying Spaghetti Monster's noodly appendage, blessed be His starchy goodness.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
April 7th, 2012 at 9:28:01 PM
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Every year the faithful re-nail Jesus to the cross,
once wasn't enough. I've always wondered, if
hanging had been the Roman's choice for capital
punishment in Jesus time, would a noose be displayed
in all the churches? Would Catholics be a wearing
a small gold noose on a chain? Its possible..
once wasn't enough. I've always wondered, if
hanging had been the Roman's choice for capital
punishment in Jesus time, would a noose be displayed
in all the churches? Would Catholics be a wearing
a small gold noose on a chain? Its possible..
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
April 7th, 2012 at 9:34:17 PM
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I'm celebrating by watching The Ten Commandments yet again.
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April 7th, 2012 at 9:42:31 PM
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Great movie!
April 7th, 2012 at 10:24:42 PM
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Quote: zippyboyI'm celebrating by watching The Ten Commandments yet again.
Theodore Roberts or Heston?
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April 7th, 2012 at 10:52:54 PM
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Quote: Wavy70Quote: zippyboyI'm celebrating by watching The Ten Commandments yet again.
Theodore Roberts or Heston?
Mel Brooks, where he drops one of the tablets.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
April 8th, 2012 at 12:24:21 AM
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I'm celebrating by going out to a bar that offers a free Easter Buffet.
Maybe they will even serve Hominy Grits... so I'll have an Easter Hominy.
Then ... I leave town for a Celebration of Life for a JonBenet Ramsey "sleuther".
Maybe they will even serve Hominy Grits... so I'll have an Easter Hominy.
Then ... I leave town for a Celebration of Life for a JonBenet Ramsey "sleuther".
April 8th, 2012 at 5:41:44 AM
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Thanks FrGamble! Happy Easter to you as well.
You serious, Clark?
April 8th, 2012 at 5:53:00 AM
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FrG -
I hope despite the smart-ass replies, you continue to make your presence felt around here.
Happy Easter to you and to the other Christian members.
Happy Passover to the Jewish members.
If there is a holiday around now for any other religion, I am unaware, so forgive my ignorance.
For the rest of the members, try not to be so automatically anti-religion.
I hope despite the smart-ass replies, you continue to make your presence felt around here.
Happy Easter to you and to the other Christian members.
Happy Passover to the Jewish members.
If there is a holiday around now for any other religion, I am unaware, so forgive my ignorance.
For the rest of the members, try not to be so automatically anti-religion.
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April 8th, 2012 at 6:48:22 AM
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Quote: FrGambleHappy Easter everyone! May the great joy of the Resurrection of Jesus bring you and yours everlasting hope.
Thanks, Father. Please add my appoligies to the wise-types here on the board. I always wonder why Christianity is the only religion it is seen as OK to make similar jokes about.
Are we going to have similar humor at Ramadan, gentlemen?
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
April 8th, 2012 at 7:36:49 AM
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Quote: EvenBobEvery year the faithful re-nail Jesus to the cross,
once wasn't enough. I've always wondered, if
hanging had been the Roman's choice for capital
punishment in Jesus time, would a noose be displayed
in all the churches? Would Catholics be a wearing
a small gold noose on a chain? Its possible..
Bah, humbug. Come on, Bob, you don't HAVE to reply.
Happy Easter.
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April 8th, 2012 at 7:47:44 AM
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Evenbob,
The bitter and cynical crowd have their own thread called, "There is no God". That thread should be a better fit for you.
Happy Easter.
The bitter and cynical crowd have their own thread called, "There is no God". That thread should be a better fit for you.
Happy Easter.
April 8th, 2012 at 7:50:30 AM
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In a bet, there is a fool and a thief.
- Proverb.
April 8th, 2012 at 8:10:48 AM
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Although I am anti-organized religion enough that I became an ordained minister, my post was intended to express the weirdness that is, wishing everyone a happy Easter. It would be like me, wishing everyone a happy birthday, on my own birthday.Quote: DJTeddyBear...For the rest of the members, try not to be so automatically anti-religion.
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
April 8th, 2012 at 8:44:49 AM
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If there were a Muslim Imam posting regularly about his faith on this site, I can guarantee it!!Quote: AZDuffmanAre we going to have similar humor at Ramadan, gentlemen?
Someday, joor goin' to see the name of Googie Gomez in lights and joor goin' to say to joorself, "Was that her?" and then joor goin' to answer to joorself, "That was her!" But you know somethin' mister? I was always her yuss nobody knows it! - Googie Gomez
April 8th, 2012 at 9:50:34 AM
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Quote: s2dbakerAlthough I am anti-organized religion enough that I became an ordained minister, my post was intended to express the weirdness that is, wishing everyone a happy Easter. It would be like me, wishing everyone a happy birthday, on my own birthday.
Not really. Most of the nation is one kind of Christian belief or another. Others choose to celebrate Easter as a secular holiday. And it is simply a message of goodwill to those who choose to accept it. If a person does not wish to accept it they should just leave it alone.
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
April 8th, 2012 at 12:00:05 PM
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Quote: AZDuffmanIf a person does not wish to accept it they should just leave it alone.
too bad so-called christians can't follow this advice
In a bet, there is a fool and a thief.
- Proverb.
April 8th, 2012 at 12:23:46 PM
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Quote: WongBotoo bad so-called christians can't follow this advice
Oh please. When don't they. Christians are one of the few groups the popular culture degrades with no fear of being "pc" and offending.
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
April 8th, 2012 at 1:08:04 PM
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Quote: AZDuffmanOh please. When don't they.
Mormon Church steps into the Prop. 8 battle
just one of many examples i could provide
In a bet, there is a fool and a thief.
- Proverb.
April 8th, 2012 at 1:51:03 PM
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Quote: WongBoMormon Church steps into the Prop. 8 battle
just one of many examples i could provide
Come on, this equates to taking offense at being wished a "Happy Easter" in what way?
(But I salute the Mormons for trying to protect the institution of marrige.)
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
April 8th, 2012 at 2:28:13 PM
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This thread was started by FrGamble to wish everyone a Happy Easter. It is a gesture of good will. It is what Americans and others have been doing for generations. Regardless of one's beliefs, the message is still the same.
The Wizard welcomed FrGamble to this forum and encouraged him to post. I don't think he expected FrGamble or anyone else to be constantly mocked and ridiculed for their beliefs whether they be about religion, gambling or any other subject.
Happy Easter to all!
The Wizard welcomed FrGamble to this forum and encouraged him to post. I don't think he expected FrGamble or anyone else to be constantly mocked and ridiculed for their beliefs whether they be about religion, gambling or any other subject.
Happy Easter to all!
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
April 8th, 2012 at 2:29:56 PM
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Yes, Happy Easter, blah blah mouthed platitudes.
OK wife, time to eat ... bring on the hassenpfeffer!
OK wife, time to eat ... bring on the hassenpfeffer!
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April 8th, 2012 at 2:39:58 PM
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Show me an atheist and I'll show you someone that is likely autistic. By simply asking a series of question that have no relation to religion, I can pinpoint the people that are most likely atheists. There also exists a type of social rebelliousness, antisocial behavior, and bitterness that is very easy to spot as well.
Please note, I am not referring to agnostics.
http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/gnxp/2011/09/atheism-as-mental-deviance/
-Keyser
Please note, I am not referring to agnostics.
http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/gnxp/2011/09/atheism-as-mental-deviance/
-Keyser
April 8th, 2012 at 3:06:04 PM
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Quote: KeyserShow me an atheist and I'll show you someone that is likely autistic.
Did you actually read the article?
"I think it seems likely that a huge proportion of high functioning autistics are atheists, but, that doesn’t mean that a huge proportion of atheists are high functioning autistics"
Thats the opposite of what you said. Polar opposite,
in fact. You disagree with atheism, therefore its a
product of mental illness. You would have fit in well
during the Inquisition..
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
April 8th, 2012 at 3:16:50 PM
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I'm not a Christian but today always reminds me listen to this classic, so it IS a happy day!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYonYospK9Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYonYospK9Q
Solo venimos, solo nos vamos. Y aqui nos juntamos, juntos que estamos.
April 8th, 2012 at 3:19:18 PM
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I was going to post something offensive, but I see it's already been done.
Well, happy LaVey's birthday in three days.
Well, happy LaVey's birthday in three days.
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April 8th, 2012 at 3:37:45 PM
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Quote: P90
Well, happy LaVey's birthday in three days.
Anton LaVey, founder of the Church of Satan.
Is his b-day a national holiday yet? I mean,
fair is fair..
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
April 8th, 2012 at 3:49:17 PM
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Quote: EvenBobAnton LaVey, founder of the Church of Satan.
Is his b-day a national holiday yet? I mean,
fair is fair..
What do you mean, the USA was founded by followers of Satan as well as Christians? The Declaration of Independence mentions Satan? The Constitution was sworn before Satan?
When all of thses things happen we can have his B-Day for a holiday.
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
April 8th, 2012 at 3:53:16 PM
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Quote: AZDuffmanWhat do you mean, the USA was founded by followers of Satan as well as Christians?
I'm pretty sure more Christians than atheists believe in Satan. It can be argued that Satan is just as important as the Trinity components in comprising the Christian mythos, so to answer your question...yeah.
Now if you meant followers of the Church of Satan, which is really just some weird hardcore libertarian nature worship and mysticism, then no.
In any case, the founding fathers tried to set up the government to allow both religions.
Also, I don't know if Easter really fits the definition of a national holiday...it's always on a Sunday so most government services and postal delivery are closed anyways. Good Friday is a bank holiday. http://www.opm.gov/operating_status_schedules/fedhol/2012.asp
Solo venimos, solo nos vamos. Y aqui nos juntamos, juntos que estamos.
April 8th, 2012 at 4:25:33 PM
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Quote: AZDuffmanThe Constitution was sworn before Satan?
Hey, Satan means nothing to me, he's a Christian
invention. Or Jewish, and Jesus was Jewish.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
April 8th, 2012 at 4:35:16 PM
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Quote: EvenBobHey, Satan means nothing to me, he's a Christian
invention. Or Jewish, and Jesus was Jewish.
I like the Jewish description of Satan: a good angel working for God who tempts people for the purpose of reporting back to God who succumbed to what temptation(s).
I know you're an atheist Bob, but as far as religions go, I'm sure even you would agree that the Jewish Satan is a little more down-to-earth sounding than some freaky-ass red-horned winged creature that plays records backwards and makes people vomit pea soup.
April 8th, 2012 at 4:43:50 PM
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Quote: progrockerI'm pretty sure more Christians than atheists believe in Satan. It can be argued that Satan is just as important as the Trinity components in comprising the Christian mythos, so to answer your question...yeah.
I'm fairly sure none of the founders were followers of Satan. I will concede that Judeo-Christianity seems to "personalize" evil with an individual more than any other religion I know of.
Quote:In any case, the founding fathers tried to set up the government to allow both religions.
The founders were a Christian group. At the founding well over 90% of the nation was some form of protestant with a few % Catholics and about 1% Jewish.
Quote:Also, I don't know if Easter really fits the definition of a national holiday...it's always on a Sunday so most government services and postal delivery are closed anyways. Good Friday is a bank holiday. http://www.opm.gov/operating_status_schedules/fedhol/2012.asp
I would agree it is no national holiday. Good Friday seems to vary. I have worked at exactly one place where it was a holiday, and that was a Jewish-owned business of all things. The banks were I worked were open (though the Federal Reserve might have been closed.) It is NOT a day of obligation for Catholics, the service then is purely optional. Before my time, many small shops closed between 12-3 that day and as a kid we were told we were not supposed to have the TV or radio on.
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others
April 8th, 2012 at 4:48:06 PM
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Quote: JBI'm sure even you would agree that the Jewish Satan is a little more down-to-earth sounding
But not nearly as interesting in the movies.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
April 8th, 2012 at 4:50:01 PM
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Quote: EvenBobBut not nearly as interesting in the movies.
True.
April 8th, 2012 at 5:18:05 PM
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Thanks, Father. I appreciate your gesture. My easter was great. Keep doing this blessed job.
No bounce, no play.
April 8th, 2012 at 5:38:40 PM
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Quote: AZDuffmanThe founders were a Christian group. At the founding well over 90% of the nation was some form of protestant with a few % Catholics and about 1% Jewish.
Deism, which many founders subscribed to, (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deism#Deism_in_the_United_States) may socially follow the Judeo-Christian ethos, but is more akin to Unitarian Universalism, which is definitely not Christianity and is denounced by many Christian groups today.
Even so, I'll grant that many founders were traditional protestant Christian...however they were still wise enough to know that religion should be left out of government, even making sure it was explicitly stated in the Bill of Rights as so...they had seen what the protestant/Catholic divide had done to Europe. That's why the Church of Satan has just as much right to be here as any other religion. The one Christian holiday that is a national holiday as well has secular connotations and pagan origins, so I'm fine with it.
I called Good Friday a bank holiday because the NYSE is traditionally closed, so that means I don't work on it. I did not know that some banks stay open...other than my bank which is open everyday except Thanksgiving and Christmas anyways.
Solo venimos, solo nos vamos. Y aqui nos juntamos, juntos que estamos.
