Religious Group to Picket V-Tech Funerals - Page 3

Not Afraid · 04-20-2007, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

Based on that last sentence, you now have to slap yourself. You are you to say that god doesn't speak through others?

I don't know who god speaks through or what he has to say. But, I do think that people who think that they speak for god are delusional.

Alex · 04-20-2007, 04:24 PM

So do I. But I think that of everyone who believes in god.

But are you not speaking for god when you say he is not speaking through Fred Phelps? Personally, such a god strikes me as equally likely as the one most of us would prefer (the one who speaks through Oprah).

Not Afraid · 04-20-2007, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

So do I. But I think that of everyone who believes in god.

But are you not speaking for god when you say he is not speaking through Fred Phelps? Personally, such a god strikes me as equally likely as the one most of us would prefer (the one who speaks through Oprah).

Mabe the better way of conveying what I said would be "My ideal of god probably wouldn't say the things Fred Phelps does." However, I don't really "know" what god thinks, says, does or speaks. I only know what i would like him/her/it to think, say, do or speak. And, really, that is only me humanizing something that I don't believe is human.

alphabassettgrrl · 04-20-2007, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by blueerica

What I don't get is how she separates a true Christian from everything else - which wasn't really anything other than "if you die in a violent way then you weren't a true Christian" - or something to that effect. And it seems to apply to anyone not in her sect.

Oh, I think it's that anybody not in their little cult is evil and wrong and not a true Christian. Their little insular abusive stronghold.

innerSpaceman · 04-20-2007, 07:48 PM

Well, much as we like to downplay it ... we all know that everyone who doesn't post on the LoT is simply not swank.

flippyshark · 04-20-2007, 09:56 PM

Forgive me a quick outburst. I am SO sick of hearing about these people. (Also, I watched the documentary about them, and while I do not hate them, per se, I find them unbelievably creepy and unpleasant.) They make the news every time they announce they are going to do this, which is often. (They even protested Mister Rogers' funeral, for the love of Henry.) It'd be great if the media could treat their announcements of intent with a bored "Yes, of course you are," and leave it alone. It isn't newsworthy anymore. (I do appreciate the efforts of the various bikers groups and other who civilly but forcefully keep them at a distance. Way to go!)

Anyway, I am unusually depressed about a lot of things this week, not just the obvious stuff. I'm heartsick and tired over all the thoughtless debates, talking points, accusations, name calling, aggravation and circular bloviating that crams the meme-waves these days. I need to take a break from it for a while. Thanks for letting me vent aimlessly for a moment. Love you all.

wendybeth · 04-20-2007, 10:22 PM

We love you too, you corndog-eating sharkperson.

I refuse to waste any energy on these assholes, beyond that which I've just spent on typing these words. The vast majority of the world is so great- why dwell on these bottom-feeders?

JWBear · 04-21-2007, 08:33 AM

If anyone truly deserves to go to Hell, it's these people.

Morrigoon · 04-21-2007, 10:59 AM

I say hand the b*tch a burka and send her to Iran. She'll be happier there.

I wish someone would plant the idea in their heads of protesting a gang funeral

04-20-2007, 04:24 PM	#22
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	So do I. But I think that of everyone who believes in god. But are you not speaking for god when you say he is not speaking through Fred Phelps? Personally, such a god strikes me as equally likely as the one most of us would prefer (the one who speaks through Oprah).
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flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	Forgive me a quick outburst. I am SO sick of hearing about these people. (Also, I watched the documentary about them, and while I do not hate them, per se, I find them unbelievably creepy and unpleasant.) They make the news every time they announce they are going to do this, which is often. (They even protested Mister Rogers' funeral, for the love of Henry.) It'd be great if the media could treat their announcements of intent with a bored "Yes, of course you are," and leave it alone. It isn't newsworthy anymore. (I do appreciate the efforts of the various bikers groups and other who civilly but forcefully keep them at a distance. Way to go!) Anyway, I am unusually depressed about a lot of things this week, not just the obvious stuff. I'm heartsick and tired over all the thoughtless debates, talking points, accusations, name calling, aggravation and circular bloviating that crams the meme-waves these days. I need to take a break from it for a while. Thanks for letting me vent aimlessly for a moment. Love you all.
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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	We love you too, you corndog-eating sharkperson. I refuse to waste any energy on these assholes, beyond that which I've just spent on typing these words. The vast majority of the world is so great- why dwell on these bottom-feeders? __________________
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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	I say hand the b*tch a burka and send her to Iran. She'll be happier there. I wish someone would plant the idea in their heads of protesting a gang funeral __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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