Another reason for me to not like the current Pope - Page 9

katiesue · 07-12-2007, 03:34 PM

No - the Pope exhibt was at the Art Museum two years ago - you missed it

flippyshark · 07-12-2007, 05:39 PM

If I lived out west, I'd be there.

There is an intriguing sounding display of New Testament documents on display at Orlando's own Holy land Experience. It sounds like they have some authentic and old stuff, but I know, from a previous visit, that their presentation is going to be aggresively evangelizing. (Every show and attraction there ends with an invitation to accept Jesus.) I may go anyway.

Cadaverous Pallor · 07-12-2007, 06:49 PM

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Wow! That sounds thoroughly unpleasant, not to mention borderline cruel. I hope you don't mind me asking, but, do you prefer this style of homily over a gentler kind? Is this more authoritative style reassuring, or would you be happier if he didn't do this? I would be running for the exits.

Tref's description had me thinking of Karl Malden's preacher in Pollyanna. Hopefully, he'll one day play the glad game...

Tref · 07-13-2007, 01:04 AM

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Wow! That sounds thoroughly unpleasant, not to mention borderline cruel. I hope you don't mind me asking, but, do you prefer this style of homily over a gentler kind? Is this more authoritative style reassuring, or would you be happier if he didn't do this? I would be running for the exits.

I wouldn't want it any other way. The pastor of my church is the real thing. The kind of larger then life character you would only expect to find in a movie. I have actually seen him interrupt a sermon because he caught somebody in the congregation chewing gum! He walked off the alter with his long arm outstretched. I did not dare turn my head to see who the offender was. Nobody did. We all kept our focus firmly planted on the empty podium. “Give me the gum or swallow it!” He roared. The person apparently swallowed the gum. Now, that is old-school priest! I sometimes cannot believe I am seeing it for real, for it seems so of another era. Now, I am a bit sadistic, so I find that kind of stuff funny, but the guy also has a genuine sense of humor.

My feeling is if you have come to learn about the faith, he is the best teacher you could ever hope for. He often says, “The road to Hell is paved with the bones of priests.” In other words, there is a special place in Hell for priests who fail at their job of saving souls. Heavy stuff, but as I said, he is one serious dude.

flippyshark · 07-13-2007, 01:14 AM

Interesting. I can see where there would be some entertainment value. I presume you haven't been on the business end of his wrath yet. (I double dog dare you to chew gum next time you attend.

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innerSpaceman · 07-13-2007, 08:40 AM

Wow, fire and brimstone, indeed. Sounds like he should be preaching the Old Testament.

Cadaverous Pallor · 07-13-2007, 09:31 AM

Tref - I find your enjoyment of the preacher to be so intriguing! How do you feel after a sermon? I think I'd feel badgered, and if it worked, frightened of the wrath of God. I've held for a long time that we shouldn't be good out of fear of retribution (and that includes fear of punishment in the human realm) but because we enjoy life and we want to make the world a happier place to be in.

What the hell is brimstone, anyway?

Ghoulish Delight · 07-13-2007, 09:33 AM

Sulfur.

Alex · 07-13-2007, 11:43 AM

While I agree with the early points he made I must admit that I've just been assuming that since most of Tref's other posts are some form of performance art that the posts in this thread have been as well. But whether true or just spinning a yarn, I know many people who gain a lot of comfort from the strength and certainty displayed in such a style. If religion is simply the instinctive impule to find answers where only uncertainty is seen, then not allowing any uncertainty in the answers will be appealing to many.

Cadaverous Pallor · 07-13-2007, 11:53 AM

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If religion is simply the instinctive impule to find answers where only uncertainty is seen, then not allowing any uncertainty in the answers will be appealing to many.

I can see how some people would find comfort in being told what to do, even in a forceful tone, but I'm surprised to find Tref among them.

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flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	If I lived out west, I'd be there. There is an intriguing sounding display of New Testament documents on display at Orlando's own Holy land Experience. It sounds like they have some authentic and old stuff, but I know, from a previous visit, that their presentation is going to be aggresively evangelizing. (Every show and attraction there ends with an invitation to accept Jesus.) I may go anyway.
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flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	Interesting. I can see where there would be some entertainment value. I presume you haven't been on the business end of his wrath yet. (I double dog dare you to chew gum next time you attend. )
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Tref - I find your enjoyment of the preacher to be so intriguing! How do you feel after a sermon? I think I'd feel badgered, and if it worked, frightened of the wrath of God. I've held for a long time that we shouldn't be good out of fear of retribution (and that includes fear of punishment in the human realm) but because we enjoy life and we want to make the world a happier place to be in. What the hell is brimstone, anyway? __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	While I agree with the early points he made I must admit that I've just been assuming that since most of Tref's other posts are some form of performance art that the posts in this thread have been as well. But whether true or just spinning a yarn, I know many people who gain a lot of comfort from the strength and certainty displayed in such a style. If religion is simply the instinctive impule to find answers where only uncertainty is seen, then not allowing any uncertainty in the answers will be appealing to many.
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