Lord God Angry Over Taxi Drivers Decision to Return Money - Page 4

Tref · 07-03-2007, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Jazzman

Appropriate compensation for honesty aside, I'm curious as to how a paragraph in a British newspaper about a cabbie turning in money inspires a snark infused diatribe making God look bad?

Has anyone invented the term Godophobic yet?

You convince me that the writing is "Godophobic" or that it makes God look bad and I'll turn in my Opus Dei membership.

Jazzman · 07-03-2007, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Jazzman - haven't seen you in a bit, hey there

- Tref is known for his wit. I found the OP funny and not phobic in the slightest, and I believe in God.

That's cool, I'm not trying to be a killjoy. I was just curious. The article had no religious slant at all so I wondered where that angle in the OP came from. No worries, though. Carry on.

Tref · 07-03-2007, 04:33 PM

"I never explain anything!"
M. Poppins

Amen, Amen, I say to you. Since I have all ready broken my rule of defending my own post, I guess there is no harm in continuing (but that's it!)

My point was only to ponder the nature of what dictates Gods Will in terms of an 'answered prayer', especially when it involves money. One might pray for wealth, but how could God deliver on this prayer if not by taking it away from somebody else? So, here was a man who desperately needed money to provide for his sick wife and lo, it was delivered. But then, as we know, the taxi driver returned the money. Assuming God had actually granted him these graces, then the money was his to use as he pleased. And by declining the money, it can be argued that he also refused the will of God.
It was just another way of looking at his actions. Obviously, I don't even know if he is Catholic, but since he is from the Philippines, I'd say its a safe bet.

I tell you the truth, in his situation, I would have kept the money. I would have also offered a portion of the money (as a tithing) to the Church & clergy, but there is no doubt in my mind what I would have done with the rest. Especially in light of his spouses condition.

tracilicious · 07-03-2007, 04:47 PM

I found the OP to be full of Trefish hillarity, but I think the explanation Tref posted is really interesting. I think if my spouse were gravely ill and my rent was overdue I'd most likely have kept the money as well.

As for Godophobic - isn't fear of God the fuel that fires religious fervor?

Jazzman · 07-03-2007, 05:37 PM

That explanation actually does provide some good food for thought. Thank you for breaking your rule Tref, I appreciate it as you've proposed something interesting to ponder.

Capt Jack · 07-03-2007, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tracilicious

As for Godophobic - isn't fear of God the fuel that fires religious fervor?

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Magneto, X-men 1 Are you a God fearing man, Senator? It's such a strange phrase. I always thought as God as a teacher. As a bringer of light, wisdom and understanding.

a strange phrase indeed

Cadaverous Pallor · 07-03-2007, 06:12 PM

Tref, please promise to never explain yourself again! <shudder>

Alex · 07-03-2007, 07:16 PM

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One might pray for wealth, but how could God deliver on this prayer if not by taking it away from somebody else?

Took me about five seconds to think of half a dozen ways.

Tref · 07-04-2007, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Tref, please promise to never explain yourself again! <shudder>

Never.

lashbear · 07-04-2007, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Again, what is the right amount??

Interestingly, the Japanese seem to have a system that works for this.

When we lost a pouch containing about $3000 worth of Yen in Japan, we thought we'd never get it back, but we didn't reckon with the Japanese Honour System.

The pouch was found and handed in at the local police station, where it was itemised, and a reciept issued to the finder.

The police called us and advised that the pouch was found, and gave us contact details for the finder.

We then had to meet face-to-face with the finder, pay a 10% finders fee to him, and he would in return give us the reciept, which we could use to get our pouch back.

Needless to say, the finder didn't want to take the $300.00 reward (which we had put in a beautifully decorated envelope for him) but did let us pay for his coffee.

...and that's how it works. Finder gets met and thanked, and 10% (or more if the owner sees fit) as reward.

07-03-2007, 04:33 PM	#33
Tref Not Tref Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,188	"I never explain anything!" M. Poppins Amen, Amen, I say to you. Since I have all ready broken my rule of defending my own post, I guess there is no harm in continuing (but that's it!) My point was only to ponder the nature of what dictates Gods Will in terms of an 'answered prayer', especially when it involves money. One might pray for wealth, but how could God deliver on this prayer if not by taking it away from somebody else? So, here was a man who desperately needed money to provide for his sick wife and lo, it was delivered. But then, as we know, the taxi driver returned the money. Assuming God had actually granted him these graces, then the money was his to use as he pleased. And by declining the money, it can be argued that he also refused the will of God. It was just another way of looking at his actions. Obviously, I don't even know if he is Catholic, but since he is from the Philippines, I'd say its a safe bet. I tell you the truth, in his situation, I would have kept the money. I would have also offered a portion of the money (as a tithing) to the Church & clergy, but there is no doubt in my mind what I would have done with the rest. Especially in light of his spouses condition. __________________ Tref3.0 Listen in aural 3-D to Pop's muzak! (New songs added semi-bi-daily) j & j Did you know that Emas eht yltcaxe is exactly the same spelled backwards?!
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07-03-2007, 04:47 PM	#34
tracilicious avatar transition Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in-between Posts: 2,487	I found the OP to be full of Trefish hillarity, but I think the explanation Tref posted is really interesting. I think if my spouse were gravely ill and my rent was overdue I'd most likely have kept the money as well. As for Godophobic - isn't fear of God the fuel that fires religious fervor? __________________ And now Harry, let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure! - Albus Dumbledore
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07-03-2007, 05:37 PM	#35
Jazzman Sax God Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Portland's Tijuana Posts: 510	That explanation actually does provide some good food for thought. Thank you for breaking your rule Tref, I appreciate it as you've proposed something interesting to ponder.
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07-03-2007, 06:12 PM	#37
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Tref, please promise to never explain yourself again! <shudder> __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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