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Jesus returns to Earth, scorns Republicans, leaves again in disgust

Sun Jun 19, 2011 12:47 PM EDT
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Sunday morning, Jesus Christ returned to the mortal world for a few hours with what appeared to be a primary goal of questioning the morality of, and then scorning the principals of, the Republican Party and the Tea Party.  During his brief visit, Jesus healed nine sick people and allegedly threw eggs at the Westboro Baptist Church, encouraging his believers to do the same, but much of his time spent on Earth was consumed with dismantling the GOP platform and questioning the values of some of his loudest Conservative supporters.

"I couldn't take it anymore," explained Christ, 1,975, of Nazareth, Israel, speaking in front of a large crowd that gathered in Topeka, Kansas shortly after his arrival.  "These people constantly using my name to support their bull-crap philosophies and confusing my most basic principals, I just couldn't sit around in heaven any longer."

"My message was that of sacrificing personal wealth to benefit the poor.  I said people need to pay their taxes without whining about it, too.  And never once did I say anything about abortion, or science, or hating homosexuals.  These morons have been putting words in my mouth for far too long now, and while it isn't anything new, there's only so much a son of God can take before something needs to be said about this garbage."

After throwing five-dozen eggs at the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kansas, Christ responded to questions from the press about what he thought of the most popular GOP figures making news today.  "First off, Mitt Romney is a Mormon.  [buzzer sound] wrong answer!  Magical underwear doesn't save you from being a [expletive] [expletive].  Then there's that Michele Bachmann, what a joke she is.  Let me tell you, as a person who happens to know God personally, God has never once sent her a message, and neither have I.  If we did, she wouldn't be running for President, that's for sure.  And don't even get me started on Palin.  For the love of God, please don't let her publish any more books, the English vernacular can't take that much damage.  And that Ann Coulter guy, he's a real hoot, too."

Christ went on to explain that his political views were strongly Liberal.  "I mean, come on people, for real!  Look at me!  Long hair, a goatee, flip-flops...I think it's pretty obvious that I'm a Liberal, and that's before you even hear what I have to say.  That doesn't mean I'm a Democrat, but I'm the polar opposite of a Republican.  The fact that they try to speak on my behalf and use my name to push their ridiculous, offensive platform... they should be ashamed.  I love everyone, that's sort of my thing.  But that doesn't get these jerks off of my `people to slap' list.  Seriously, I'm a pacifist, but if these morons keep making baseless claims about my beliefs, I'll pass a fist straight through them!"

Aggravated, Jesus disappeared in a flash of light and reemerged ten minutes later, claiming that he "left an upper decker in the bathroom" of the Westboro Baptist church, before dishing up high fives to people in the crowd.  He then went for a walk with some of his real believers, explaining that his visit was a Father's Day present for his Dad, who was equally angered by the Conservative platform, and that accepting Jesus in order to gain admittance into Heaven was nothing more than a quote of his that was taken out of context, and that all good people, regardless of their faith, are accepted.  Some people did oppose the visit, however.

"I can't wait for him to leave," announced Conservative radio host Bill Rushbeck, during a special broadcast during this morning's visit. "I mean, the guy is obviously a socialist. Healing the sick? They don't have health insurance, that sure sounds like Marxist Obamacare to me! And he kicked over the tables of the money counters, so he's obviously a pro-regulation, anti-business commie pinko abortionist! Where's his birth certificate? He's just another illegal immigrant trying to take martyrdom jobs from hard-working Americans! Reverend Wright! Anthony Weiner! Death Panels!"

Jesus arrived at approximately 7:52 am EST, and stayed on Earth until exactly 12:00 pm EST, when he yelled "Peace!" and erupted into a ball of white and blue light, quickly vanishing into thin air and leaving behind only his sandals.  During his visit, Christ made no reference of when his next visit would be.  The Vatican is expected to release a statement regarding the unexpected visit sometime later today.

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Matt Rock

If you're unfamiliar with what an "upper decker" is, you probably don't want to know, but if you're dying to find out, MacGruber can fill you in on the details. Enjoy!

And yes, I blurred the image used above. I wasn't sure if flipping the bird would violate the CoH so I decided to give it the ole' standards and practices treatment ;)

  • 26 votes
#1 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 12:49 PM EDT
truthlover

I watched the youtube of his egg-throwing. He's got quit an arm. I bet some of the professional baseball teams wish he'd shaven, put on some proper shoes, and threw a few over the plate so they could time 'em.

  • 19 votes
#1.1 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 4:11 PM EDT
King Dave

Jesus returns to Earth, scorns Republicans, leaves again in disgust

Let's hope your God has a sense of humor. Because by all indications, HE does NOT!

  • 5 votes
#1.2 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 5:41 PM EDT
Janeinthisworld

Yeah, right. And you're a real king.

  • 20 votes
#1.3 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 6:40 PM EDT
ERich-356044

Reminds me of a bumper sticker I saw once....

"Jesus loves you. Everyone else thinks you are an @!$%#!"

Love the article Matt! I think unfortunately there is a huge amount of truth there. The GOP wants to erase the burden of social programs from the taxpayer with the notion that the church and the private sector will do it. You've gotta be kidding me! They won't. They are too busy building their mega churches.

E

  • 23 votes
#1.4 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 11:01 PM EDT
markpup

The private sector won't do it agreed, and the megachurches won't either but if the Catholic and traditional Protestant churches pulled their services for the most destitute amongst us, there'd be dead bodies on the street by week's end. Let's give these few but meaningful people who take their vows seriously the credit they deserve.

  • 15 votes
#1.5 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 11:05 PM EDT
Matt Rock

Agreed, there are some great Christian charities out there, and I think Habitat for Humanity and the various food groups are more valuable than any company on Wall Street. But ER's point is that the government does more than all of those groups put together, not because they're better, but because they're more capable, so it's foolish when people on the right say that the church and the private sector should replace social programs, because they won't, and even if they would, they can't.

And it's always a gas when radical right wingers preach about individuality and the rights of corporations to turn a profit, insisting that no one should tell them what to do with their money, while also saying the private sector should replace the government in helping those people in need. I don't think they see the comedic value in that :P

  • 18 votes
#1.6 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 11:31 PM EDT
markpup

I think when it comes to getting real help to the most destitute, the church does it better than the government. Out here in California we have LA Mission and Covenant House both of whom provide exemplary work for the neediest - there are also dozens of smaller Catholic charities that minister in skid row and other very depressed neighborhoods where no one else wants to go. It's efficient they get private donations and with that they pass out food, a place to sleep, showers, a safe haven and some decent clothes to wear right to where the people need them.

I certainly agree Wall Street or the private sector in general are very little help at all when it comes to this. Sometimes they put a tent up after an earthquake or something to make a show of it, but that's about it.

In fact, as much as we all don't like Bush I did agree with him in part on "faith-based initiatives". The idea is these churches have a lot more experience dealing with the poorest amongst us so helping them directly for specific non-sectarian purposes makes a lot more sense than creating entire new agencies which would be expensive and don't have the same expertise. I volunteered some years ago at one of these groups and some of the programs like job placement for teenagers were funded by the government which I had no problems with. Even though I'm not religious by any means, I support Covenant House and LA Mission both with donations - I don't care about the religion nearly as much as they help the poorest amongst us.

It means we have to just accept that someone getting a sandwich or a place to sleep sees a nun or a cross once in a while - generally as long as some sort of proselytizing is not taking place I really couldn't care less. For those that object to that my advice would be if you're one of the ones providing this service, I'll give you a pass on it otherwise for decency's sake stay out of it.

  • 8 votes
#1.7 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 11:45 PM EDT
Truth Sleuth

"...Christ made no reference of when his next visit would be. The Vatican is expected to release a statement regarding the unexpected visit sometime later today..."

The RNC has confirmed its invitation to the Messiah to return as special guest and keynote speaker at a $5,000-per-plate event in fall 2012. "The Last Dinner Party" will encompass wine tasting, foot washing, the premiere of a new one-act play of "betrayal, trial and crucifixion" (titled "The Election"), a formal five-course weenie roast, and face-painting.

The event will be held in the upper room at 64 High Street, New Haven, CT.

  • 11 votes
#1.8 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 1:27 AM EDT
markpup

Sounds pretty kinky. I suspect Jesus will pass.

But He might like face painting. Who am I to say?

  • 3 votes
#1.9 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 1:30 AM EDT
Truth Sleuth

Yes. Jesus wept.

  • 4 votes
#1.10 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 1:33 AM EDT
bonos_rama

I think when it comes to getting real help to the most destitute, the church does it better than the government.

Really? But just as the argument is made against gov't programs, these church charity people come back again and again and never actually get OFF the dole. So are they any better? No, not in my opinion. 2000 years of the church and there is more poverty than ever in the world.

Great article, Matt!

  • 6 votes
#1.11 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 10:01 AM EDT
markpup

These aren't people on the dole. These are homeless in skid row with nothing.

I don't care if they go fishing or not it's OK for me if they get a sandwich, a place to sleep and a hot shower. The church scores huge at this level.

Yes there's 2000 years of the Church and there's still poverty. With government, corporations and the private sector as long as that's been part of humanity, that hasn't helped either.

  • 4 votes
#1.12 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 11:06 AM EDT
King Dave

Yeah, right. And you're a real king.

Where did that come from? Why does your anger wax hot, like these guys below?

Exodus 32:19.... he came nigh unto the camp, that he saw the calf, and the dancing: and Moses' anger waxed hot...(27) Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Put every man his sword by his side, and go in and out from gate to gate throughout the camp, and slay every man his brother, and every man his companion, and every man his neighbour.... that the Lord may bestow upon you a blessing this day...

So cheer up!

  • 1 vote
#1.13 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 11:24 AM EDT
bonos_rama

These aren't people on the dole. These are homeless in skid row with nothing.

Well, most poor are the same, yet if they are on govt' assistance they are blasted for it in many circles. I don't see how it's better OR worse; charity is charity.

  • 3 votes
#1.14 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 1:00 PM EDT
RaisedByWolves

Now this is the Jesus I would like! The one who spoke the words in Matthew. Thank you, Matt Rock.

  • 3 votes
#1.15 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 1:45 PM EDT
RACHEL1-933952

Matt. Matt. Matt. LMO!!

Exactly what the reaction would be, if he did indeed arrive in today's America.

Thanks Matt!!!

  • 5 votes
#1.16 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 1:59 PM EDT
Agent 57

Excellent Article Matt,, again your use of humor nails the truth.. good job...

The GOP wants to erase the burden of social programs from the taxpayer with the notion that the church and the private sector will do it.

I guess that would be the same notion that the banks, credit companies and major corps will police themselves... lol..

  • 4 votes
#1.17 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 2:09 PM EDT
curtonthebeach

Did anyone check his Visa or was he here as an illegal immigrant?

  • 2 votes
#1.18 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 5:04 PM EDT
lokay5

Visa? Nope. Jesus has a Master Card.

  • 5 votes
#1.19 - Tue Jun 21, 2011 3:33 AM EDT
Abby.

Gee, I hope this was meant to be satire, because it cracked me up!
(then again, I AM an atheist)
;)

  • 5 votes
#1.20 - Tue Jun 21, 2011 8:59 AM EDT
knightofdespair

Problem is handing a guy a sandwich doesn't really help cure their poverty. A lot of homeless have real needs or mental problems that unfortunately are expensive to treat. Wouldn't Jesus be tickled that in this country with food all around and guys making tens of millions to manage a company that we still let plenty of people die on the street every day.

Somehow I doubt Jesus's answer to the problem would be calling them a lazy bum and tossing a drink cup at them while you drive by, society is judged by how they treat the least of their members including kids and the poor.

  • 3 votes
#1.21 - Wed Jun 22, 2011 6:05 PM EDT
RV in GB#1

And yes, I blurred the image used above. I wasn't sure if flipping the bird would violate the CoH so I decided to give it the ole' standards and practices treatment ;)

Matt - JC can never violate the CoH, for Christ's sake he's Jesus "Effing" Christ and he can flip the bird at whoever, whenever!

  • 5 votes
#1.22 - Thu Jun 23, 2011 2:22 PM EDT
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Indy Lib

Watching the news interview with him this morning I clearly saw a "Legalize Hemp" sticker displayed on his robes. No doubt that will turn a few evangelicals into satanists (not sure what the difference is anyway).

  • 24 votes
Reply#2 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 1:21 PM EDT
Matt Rock

Yeah, I spotted that too, didn't want to bring it up in the article though. I also heard rumors that he smoked a bong with a few teenagers during his private walk, though I can't confirm that.

  • 19 votes
#2.1 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 1:26 PM EDT
ambivalent

After he turned Redbull into wine.

  • 12 votes
#2.2 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 3:51 PM EDT
bluearcher

The Vatican is expected to release a statement regarding the unexpected visit sometime later today.

The Vatican press release will state that Jesus has forgiven them since he made no mention or rebuke of the pedophilia scandal.

  • 11 votes
#2.3 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 4:00 PM EDT
ERich-356044

Redbull into wine....

Classic!!!

  • 6 votes
#2.4 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 11:04 PM EDT
Matt Rock

If he turned bread into jalapeno poppers, I'm going to church tomorrow!

  • 8 votes
#2.5 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 11:33 PM EDT
ambivalent

Yummmm.

  • 3 votes
#2.6 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 6:33 AM EDT
RaisedByWolves

Mmmm, my first three Jalapeños are showing themselves in my garden. Coincidence? I think not!

  • 3 votes
#2.7 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 1:47 PM EDT
Agent 57

If he turned bread into jalapeno poppers, I'm going to church tomorrow

Mmmm, my first three Jalapeños are showing themselves in my garden. Coincidence? I think not!

you may be right because mine are as well... so it's on target...

  • 2 votes
#2.8 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 2:18 PM EDT
RaisedByWolves

This is my first Georgia crop! I can't wait to make real salsa.

  • 3 votes
#2.9 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 3:24 PM EDT
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magnoliaave

Your satire this time is not humour. I believe it just might be the other way around.... My comment probably will be deleted, but that's the way the mop flops!

  • 3 votes
Reply#3 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 1:33 PM EDT
Matt Rock

When have I ever deleted someone's comment for disagreeing with me or for criticizing something I've written?

  • 25 votes
#3.1 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 1:34 PM EDT
magnoliaave

Perhaps, you haven't, but "comment collapsed by community" usually can happen!

  • 3 votes
#3.2 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 1:41 PM EDT
Indy Lib

I've never voted to collapse a comment by anyone and I'll go on record here to say that anyone who collapses your comment is a gutless ne'erdowell.

  • 10 votes
#3.3 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 1:48 PM EDT
grumpy_jon

On the other hand, I can see the humor in it, yet, I can't say that Jesus would. But, then, he never got bent out of shape, that I can recall, over himself. His anger seemed restricted to those who professed and/or advertised, to speak for God.

More than that, I can only think of the 7 woes that Jesus gave in Matthew 23, all but one comprising of:

Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites!

Time changes. Nations change. Styles, language, and technology changes. Only one thing remains constant; the nature and attitude of mankind.

As far as this Christian is concerned, and please pardon the pun Matt, your parody rocks!

  • 17 votes
#3.4 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 3:10 PM EDT
truthlover

magnoliaave, anyone who collapses your comment misses the subtle humor you bring to this dialogue.

Good fun, huh?

grumpy_jon,

Don't forget that Jesus DID throw the money-changers out of the temple. I don't think he would be a big fan of the banksters stealing from the poor, do you?

Another vote from me, Matt, and a few clips to other groups.

  • 17 votes
#3.5 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 4:15 PM EDT
grumpy_jon

No, truthlover, I don't believe that he would approve; more likely, he might be trying to explain about the camel and the eye of the needle again.

  • 5 votes
#3.6 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 12:51 AM EDT
devilsadvocates

I don't think Jesus would be real enthused about all the "evangelicals" making their $$$$$$ and living the high life while those gullable throw them moenty they can ill afford to spend.

And alot of those people who like to see their names put out as being oh, so charitable.....they need to reread Matthew 6. And the gop need to reread Matthew 7.

  • 8 votes
#3.7 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 8:28 AM EDT
Radical_Centrist

grumpy_jon

No, truthlover, I don't believe that he would approve; more likely, he might be trying to explain about the camel and the eye of the needle again.

All the explaining the world/heavens won't matter as the target audience will simply reinterpret everything so that either:

A: Jesus wasn't talking about "them" specifically.

B. He was actually supporting them.

  • 3 votes
#3.8 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 8:56 AM EDT
Gordon H

Your satire this time is not humour.

To whom? Even Christians can have a sense of humor you know, especially ones that aren't part of the fanatical, theocratic, fascist-esque, far right GOP.

Is it offensive to God or Jesus? Well, in my book, any "supreme being" that can't handle a little bit of self effacing humor isn't worthy of being worshipped. Being ill-tempered and uptight are generally not characteristics one would associate with a loving and forgiving "supreme being".

  • 3 votes
#3.9 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 1:23 PM EDT
RaisedByWolves

I never like it when the first comment in the ordinal string is collapsed because lots of other comments go along with it. And, I'm pretty sure that JC would be telling you to lighten up, dude.

  • 4 votes
#3.10 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 1:48 PM EDT
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100thmonkeync

Great article Matt. Did Jesus mention or say anything about Michele Bachmann's recent comment that schools should be teaching Creationism.?

Creationism is not science and has no base in scientific facts and I was under the impression that schools were secular and not supposed to engage in religious teachings unless it one is attending a religiously supported school.

  • 12 votes
Reply#4 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 1:40 PM EDT
landspirit

I heard that Jesus did mention Creation. When someone mentioned Bachmann a sad tired yet bemused look crossed Christ's face. He said then that teaching creation would be the same as maintaining the belief that storks bring babies. Then Christ grabbed a stick and waved it like a wand. He said, Let there be light!" and then fell on the floor in laughter.

  • 18 votes
#4.1 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 3:16 PM EDT
100thmonkeync

LOL landspirit! The problem is Bachmann was dead serious about the comment she made.

  • 9 votes
#4.2 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 3:54 PM EDT
truthlover

It just goes to show you that creationists don't believe they've evolved...

and they're right!

  • 15 votes
#4.3 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 4:16 PM EDT
ERich-356044

Landspirit,

When Jesus took the wand, he did say "Wingardum Leviosa" ... before he said let there be light. He had to pay homage to the Harry Potter series! LOL

  • 6 votes
#4.4 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 11:06 PM EDT
Matt Rock

Jesus is so good at Quidditch that he uses his own name in vain!

  • 8 votes
#4.5 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 11:35 PM EDT
ERich-356044

LOL at Matt! I suppose he does doesn't he!

  • 4 votes
#4.6 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 11:58 AM EDT
knightofdespair

LOL landspirit! The problem is Bachmann was dead serious about the comment she made.

You don't think he has a good sense of humor?

  • 2 votes
#4.7 - Wed Jun 22, 2011 6:07 PM EDT
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jumpshotjarrod

Matt

Another great piece.

I was actually discussing this concept this morning with a friend over breakfast. I had mentioned how several of the potential Republican presidential candidates are clinging to the "God led country" concept - but that their rhetoric and policy stances are the antithesis of many of the messages that the bible seems to portray.

I'm continually floored by the lack of depth that our populous shows in regard to this topic. I frequently see and hear people all over the country stating that they favor a particular political candidate because that candidate is a "good Christian", or some similar sentiment. Yet, that same candidate seems to take daily dumps on many of the messages espoused by the Bible and many of the people who support him or her because of the candidate's faith don't seem to give a damn.

I'd like for ANYONE to find passages from the Bible that supports relentless accumulation of massive wealth for an individual - especially if it's at someone else's expense. I'd like to hear one passage from the Bible that supports an "every man for himself" attitude toward the basic necessities of life.

I've made my views about the tumultous clash of religion and politics pretty clear on the Newsvine forum - your article reminded me of some of the many deep concerns I have for the blurring of the lines between the two... and it brought a few chuckles out of me as well ;)

Great work~

  • 21 votes
Reply#5 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 2:12 PM EDT
100thmonkeync

Yet, that same candidate seems to take daily dumps on many of the messages espoused by the Bible and many of the people who support him or her because of the candidate's faith don't seem to give a damn.

I'd like for ANYONE to find passages from the Bible that supports relentless accumulation of massive wealth for an individual - especially if it's at someone else's expense. I'd like to hear one passage from the Bible that supports an "every man for himself" attitude toward the basic necessities of life.

Your comment is so true that it is sickening jumpshotjarrod. Our so-called "good Christian" leaders, like Judas, have taken their "30 pieces of silver (in the millions) from the money changers (banks and business lobbyists). Not one, including some of the freshmen in the House and Speaker John Boehner, who is Catholic are not a "good" Christians. They just want to make the American people think so.

  • 8 votes
#5.1 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 4:09 PM EDT
landspirit

Jumpshot #5

I agree with most of what you say. Great post.

  • 4 votes
#5.2 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 6:29 PM EDT
GendoIkari

This is the day and age of false Christs. They run rampant all over the place, especially amongst the Republicans.

  • 4 votes
#5.3 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 12:09 AM EDT
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samenslow

Matt, How is it going with all that lightening around your house?

Enjoyed it. I will start to feel sorry for you when all the Bible quotes start.

  • 8 votes
Reply#6 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 2:15 PM EDT
markpup

I'm amazed they haven't started already.

  • 7 votes
#6.1 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 2:38 PM EDT
Indy Lib

You mean like:

You cannot serve both God and Money. [Matthew 6:24.]

If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. [Matthew 19:21]

But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. You will be repaid at the resurrection of the just. [Luke 14:13 &14.]

From http://www.jesusisaliberal.org/

  • 16 votes
#6.2 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 2:51 PM EDT
samenslow

What kind of socialist/commie diatribe is THAT? What is it, the Chairman Mao Translation? /s

  • 16 votes
#6.3 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 3:04 PM EDT
markpup

Matthew's my favorite book in the New Testament. It's interesting to me modern fundamental groups tend to ignore it.

  • 9 votes
#6.4 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 3:05 PM EDT
samenslow

I sometimes do Chapt. 6 in posts. They tend to ignore it. What good is praying in your closet. You are not going to get rich that way, and forget that Jesus said not to pray except the Lord's Prayer. This guy was really bad for business.

  • 7 votes
#6.5 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 3:11 PM EDT
markpup

samenslow thanks I think you're 100% correct. It's the privateness of your relationship to God and how much Matthew stresses you have to do what you do for God not to impress other people and if you have faith you know God knows the difference. They don't want their public reading that so it's never in any of the readings or exercises they like to do.

Yes - very bad for business.

  • 4 votes
#6.6 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 3:17 PM EDT
madvargr

I'm a Matthew 25 guy myself. I think the vast majority of self professed Christians are going to be surprised in their judgement.

  • 7 votes
#6.7 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:33 AM EDT
samenslow

madvargr:I am always surprised at those eagerly awaiting The Rapture or Judgment Day. Are they THAT sure of themselves? I don't think I have been that bad, but I can wait awhile for the final examination.

  • 6 votes
#6.8 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:38 AM EDT
Radical_Centrist

markpup

Matthew's my favorite book in the New Testament. It's interesting to me modern fundamental groups tend to ignore it.

In my life experiences, many/most modern self-described Christians will follow the parts of the Bible they like or won't affect their personal life styles.

Reminds me of comedian's joke on this very subject:
"When I was a kid, I learned that instead of praying for a new bicycle, it was easier to steal a bicycle and then pray for forgiveness."

  • 10 votes
#6.9 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:09 AM EDT
markpup

Radical_Centrist - that was good.

I meet a lot of self-professed Christians who are spoon-fed to believe as long as they have faith in Jesus, heaven's guaranteed. I point them to CS Lewis who has a rather different take - you are not going to heaven yet this is just the beginning (and Matthew's a great place to start). You can't just talk the talk you have to walk the walk and the true real Christian lifestyle is not at all easy.

Note here - I'm not at all Christian or religious myself!! But I admire anyone who can actually live it the way the real Bible says.

  • 1 vote
#6.10 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 11:10 AM EDT
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boomer 54

I am wondering about the relevance of the time reference...my daughter was born on a Sunday morning at 7:52....coincidence?

  • 9 votes
Reply#7 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 2:52 PM EDT
Indy Lib

Were there 3 strangely dressed guys with beards hanging around?

  • 8 votes
#7.1 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 3:15 PM EDT
samenslow

Had it been a boy and you named him Brian, I might have been able to help you. Anyway Congrats.

  • 12 votes
#7.2 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 3:22 PM EDT
Tin Roof Cat

We will hold one shoe above our heads and let the other remain upon our foot, and this will be a sign to all who follow him to do the same...

  • 3 votes
#7.3 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 4:54 PM EDT
Janeinthisworld

Always look on the bright side of life.....

  • 6 votes
#7.4 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 6:45 PM EDT
Tin Roof Cat

..And the sunny side of the street.. :)

  • 4 votes
#7.5 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 6:55 PM EDT
Matt Rock

If it turns out your daughter is the second coming, please put in the good word for me, because otherwise I think I'm screwed lol :P

  • 6 votes
#7.6 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 11:43 PM EDT
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tmac-425222

Jesus, you should know by now that you are not going to get the coverage Sarah gets. No surprise the lamestream media missed your return.

  • 7 votes
Reply#8 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 3:13 PM EDT
ambivalent

That's okay, He'll just "make things happen".

I like this article - it speaks to my Teaparty disgust.

  • 9 votes
#8.1 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 3:55 PM EDT
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1devon

Fabulous!

I think Jesus truly would be disgusted with the people who drop his name the most.

  • 9 votes
Reply#9 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 4:50 PM EDT
H BogartDeleted
Free Mason-1490678Deleted
Mother Earth Here......

My Mom, Mother Universe, has declared God to be the DOG.

(Her little joke on tiny, egotistical, Homo-sapien males and their cults)

NEVER try to fool Mother Nature; SHE wins every time.

  • 8 votes
Reply#12 - Sun Jun 19, 2011 8:37 PM EDT
Village Idiot-2299796

Dear Matt:

I just wanted to say that I appreciate the use of humor in your recent articles. We write for Americans. Logic and didactic writing may not help. Monosyllabic words do!

  • 3 votes
Reply#13 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 12:25 AM EDT
Bubba-939441

As you were reading through the Book of Matthew, you missed part of chapter 7.

You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see
clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye.

  • 2 votes
Reply#14 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 8:30 AM EDT
Obbop

"that's the way the mop flops"

That is an incredibly profound statement but Navy sailors use the term "swab."

Swab.... swabbies.

Mop...... moppies.

Hmmmm.........

I wonder what Druids who have been washed in the blood of a tree think about all of this?

  • 3 votes
Reply#15 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 8:59 AM EDT
Kreepy-Krawler

I guess serving him that cheap azz wine wasn't a smart move after all.

  • 4 votes
Reply#16 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:11 AM EDT
Rorschach-558483

This is genius.

And there's a conspicuous absence of right-winger response here. Hurt feelings? Or maybe they just can't seem to find a response that doesn't make them look like major league hypocrites?

  • 7 votes
Reply#17 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:55 AM EDT
Bubba-939441

major league hypocrites?

You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see
clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye.

  • 1 vote
#17.1 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 10:09 AM EDT
Obbop

"Plank" or "prank"?

  • 1 vote
#17.2 - Tue Jun 21, 2011 4:01 PM EDT
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Texasguy01

Maybe a quick review of the source document would be in order. I see no references to Republicans.

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+19&version=NIV

11 I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and wages war. 12 His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. He has a name written on him that no one knows but he himself. 13 He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God. 14The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean. 15 Coming out of his mouth is a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations. “He will rule them with an iron scepter.”[a] He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty. 16 On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written:

KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.

17 And I saw an angel standing in the sun, who cried in a loud voice to all the birds flying in midair, “Come, gather together for the great supper of God, 18 so that you may eat the flesh of kings, generals, and the mighty, of horses and their riders, and the flesh of all people, free and slave, great and small.”

19 Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth and their armies gathered together to wage war against the rider on the horse and his army. 20 But the beast was captured, and with it the false prophet who had performed the signs on its behalf. With these signs he had deluded those who had received the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. The two of them were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur. 21 The rest were killed with the sword coming out of the mouth of the rider on the horse, and all the birds gorged themselves on their flesh.

  • 1 vote
Reply#18 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 10:31 AM EDT
Matt Rock

This wasn't armageddon, though. He just came down to Earth to tell people to stop attaching his name to causes he quite clearly didn't and wouldn't endorse.

  • 5 votes
#18.1 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 10:46 AM EDT
bonos_rama

robe dipped in blood

The two of them were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur. 21 The rest were killed with the sword coming out of the mouth of the rider on the horse, and all the birds gorged themselves on their flesh.

boy, that Koran really is pretty violent, isn't it?

  • 4 votes
#18.2 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 11:07 AM EDT
samenslow

Yea, those Muslims believe some wierd s&^t.

  • 3 votes
#18.3 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 11:09 AM EDT
Texasguy01

He just came down to Earth to tell people to stop attaching his name to causes he quite clearly didn't and wouldn't endorse.

How appropriate!

  • 1 vote
#18.4 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 11:20 AM EDT
Matt Rock

Well, it is really. Former NY governor Mario Cuomo said it best on Bill Maher a few years ago. "When Abraham Lincoln had a problem, he tried to speak with god for answers. When George W. Bush has a problem, god speaks to him."

The people who use Jesus' name the most to support their political agenda are the people who live by the word of Jesus the very least. That's sort of the point here ;)

  • 5 votes
#18.5 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 11:29 AM EDT
Rorschach-558483

The people who use Jesus' name the most to support their political agenda are the people who live by the word of Jesus the very least.

I'm reminded of the used-car dealer not far from me who had Icthus symbols on the sign out front, as well as Scripture messages running 24/7 on his electronic message board.

Call me skeptical, but I don't think Jesus would appreciate the suggestion that he's endorsing any used car salesmen. And no, I wouldn't buy a used car from this man...

  • 4 votes
#18.6 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 7:51 PM EDT
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itstoolate

I knew that was him. I was driving to the store Sunday and a face appeared in my review mirror and it spoke "don't forget the fish and bread." Again he was right, I had not put that on my list, thank ya Jesus.

  • 5 votes
Reply#19 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 11:46 AM EDT
Matt Rock

Jesus saves... and so can you, at Wal-Mart!

  • 6 votes
#19.1 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 11:49 AM EDT
itstoolate

On a serious note, I know that we as a whole have got to be a big disappointment.

  • 2 votes
#19.2 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 11:58 AM EDT
stormshadow

My favorite is still-

Jesus Saves. (and takes half damage) lol

  • 4 votes
#19.3 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 8:07 PM EDT
robinm85

On a serious note, I know that we as a whole have got to be a big disappointment.

ain't that the truth.

  • 1 vote
#19.4 - Fri Jun 24, 2011 5:01 PM EDT
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huskergal

Matt, I think this is backwards. If Jesus came down today and started teaching, the Republicans would scorn him and then crucify him. They'd say, "Who is this clown, pretending to be Jesus? Who does he think he is, trying to change everything?" The Republicans and Tea Party today would be just like the Pharisees and teachers of the Law of biblical times.

  • 3 votes
Reply#20 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 12:50 PM EDT
andre gasparre

Here is what Mark Twain had to say about god's "charity."

"We hear much about His patience and forbearance and long-suffering; we hear nothing about our own, which much exceeds it. We hear much about His mercy and kindness and goodness - in words - the words of His Book and of His pulpit - and the meek multitude is content with this evidence, such as it is, seeking no further; but whoso searcheth after a concreted sample of it will in time acquire fatigue. There being no instances of it. For what are gilded as mercies are not in any recorded case more than mere common justices, and due - due without thanks or compliment. To rescue without personal risk a cripple from a burning house is not a mercy, it is a mere commonplace duty; anybody would do it that could. And not by proxy, either - delegating the work but confiscating the credit for it. If men neglected "God's poor" and "God's stricken and helpless ones" as He does, what would become of them? The answer is to be found in those dark lands where man follows His example and turns his indifferent back upon them: they get no help at all; they cry, and plead and pray in vain, they linger and suffer, and miserably die. If you will look at the matter rationally and without prejudice, the proper place to hunt for the facts of His mercy, is not where man does the mercies and He collects the praise, but in those regions where He has the field to Himself."

  • 2 votes
Reply#21 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 1:28 PM EDT
nmbg

I'd like to see you post the same kind of hate mongering tripe against Muslims. Coward.

  • 1 vote
Reply#22 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 1:28 PM EDT
Matt Rock

When politicians adopt Islam and claim the entire country was founded on their morals only, and legislates based purely on sharia law, only to set outrageous ideological double-standards and completely ignore the words of Muhammed, then sure, I'll write an article like this about them.

And coward? Seriously? I should be more afraid of phony Christians than I am of Muslims. Christians have sent me death threats in the past over articles I've published here, namely for this one and this one. One threatening email in particular was a real hoot. Here's an excerpt, for your consideration. I'm copying and pasting this, because the grammar and anger are that hilarious to me, but replacing some of the vulgar language, for obvious reasons:

you have no right to speak for jesus, you stupd [expletive] jesus will condem you to hell for that gays burn in hell and i hope you like getting [expletive] in your white [expletive] bcus in hell itll just be you and a bunch of [expletive] togehter and dont come down here to arkansas because ill [expletive] personaly shoot you in the [expletive] head, you stupid [expletive]. your kind isnt welcomed in my state [expletive]. do the world a favor and [expletive] with your [expletive] pals you stupid [expletive]. i hope you [expletive] die [expletive]

And yet here I am still publishing articles like this one. I'm a real coward alright. That, or I don't believe rednecks like that guy are articulate enough to lure me into a trap. And I'm far from the only Newsvine writer to ever get death threats. Some of us have joked around about that in the past, lol. They aren't serious and they aren't a big deal, but still, I have more to worry about from phony Christians pretending to be people of faith than any of the Muslims I've ever met.

  • 7 votes
#22.1 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 1:48 PM EDT
nmbg

The only ones claiming the "entire country was founded on [Christian] morals only" are America hating libs like you, with a not-so-hidden agenda to defame the values of the majority, which grants a shrill, vitriolic voice to angry haters like you. So much for the basis of your hate filled argument.

What you fail to recognize or admit are your extreme religious/cult-like beliefs, a.k.a. liberal ideology. You might not call it religion, but you worship it like religion.

This country was founded by brave souls escaping your kind of inteolerant hatred.

  • 1 vote
#22.2 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 2:09 PM EDT
Matt Rock

The only ones claiming the "entire country was founded on [Christian] morals only" are America hating libs like you

Wow, really? So all of those Conservatives who bash the Separation of Church and State and claim that America is a Christian nation, they're all actually liberals? George W. Bush, Michele Bachmann, Sarah Palin, Ronald Reagan, the "Moral Majority" of the 1980's, Rick Perry... they're all Liberals? I'd hate to know what your definition of "Conservative" is.

What exactly are my beliefs, nmbg? I'm assuming you've read all of the 272 articles I've published here to the Vine, and several years ago you read all of the "rants" I published to my now-defunct private blog site, thus making you an expert on what my political and world views are, right? Tell me, which of those do you consider radical, extreme, or cult-like? Inquiring minds want to know.

I know guys, I know. I can't help it. Pellet feeders are fun contraptions!

  • 7 votes
#22.3 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 2:25 PM EDT
nmbg

List ONE among "all of those Conservatives who bash the Separation of Church and State" - JUST ONE. Talk about bigoted generalizations.

LMAO!!

  • 1 vote
#22.4 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 2:29 PM EDT
nmbg

Still waiting. What a surprise.

If you had real job, you'd have better things to do than to spew your poison over the internet behind the cover of anonymity. Didn't your messiah promise jobs to everyone? Too bad he couldn't "create or save" one for you.

  • 1 vote
#22.5 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 2:53 PM EDT
Matt Rock

Did you actually read my post? Because I named several.

And I do have a real job. That job is why you were waiting. Those assumptions aren't getting you very far here, are they? Can I play the cheesy name-calling game too, and label you as a troll? Or does that make me a commie?

  • 9 votes
#22.6 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 3:04 PM EDT
Gordon H

What you fail to recognize or admit are your extreme religious/cult-like beliefs, a.k.a. liberal ideology. You might not call it religion, but you worship it like religion.

Which liberal ideology are you referring to?

Hippy or Pacifist liberalism
Legalize *it* liberalism
Vegetarian or vegan liberalism
Pro-choice liberalism
Feminist liberalism
LGBT or GLAAD liberalism
Environmental liberalism
Animal rights liberalism
Feng Shui or Daoist liberalism
Buddhist or Zen liberalism
Atheist liberalism
Human rights liberalism
Minority or civil rights liberalism

and last but not least

Christian liberalism

Oh that's right, they're all cults because they don't strictly adhere to your version of religious ideology. Got it. Way to exhibit your "tolerance" by lumping millions upon millions of Americans with varying views and label them as cultish, including some of your fellow Christians.

The only ones claiming the "entire country was founded on [Christian] morals only" are America hating libs like you.

Well let's see, where to start.

1. Since the GOP took charge of 25 state legislatures and 29 governor's offices in 2010, thus far in 2011, they have introduced 900 bills pushing their anti-abortion agenda. In the same time period last year, only 175 bills were being pushed through the state legislatures.

2. Michele Bachmann wants public schools to teach Christian Creationism. No, not just Intelligent Design but Young-Earth Creationism which takes everything the Bible says about the origin of life quite literally. Never mind the fact that the First Amendent of the Constitution, specically the Establishment Clause, strictly forbids our government from sponsoring the beliefs of one religion over another.

3. The GOP is adament in its defense of the DOMA Act which outlaws gay marriage, despite the fact that the Justice department is no longer willing to defend or to foot the bill for it. When the Justice department refused to pay the bill, House Speaker John Boehner directed BLAG to sign a contract to pay an outside, private law firm $500,000 (potentially more) to defend DOMA, possibly committing a criminal violation of the Antideficiency Act in the process.

List ONE among "all of those Conservatives who bash the Separation of Church and State" - JUST ONE. Talk about bigoted generalizations.

Time for some quotes.

"We need to be a country that turns toward God, not a country that turns away from God." -Tim Pawlenty, 2012 Presidential hopeful

"I recognized that we're a Christian nation founded on Christian principles." -Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa)

"Our nation was founded on fundamental Judeo-Christian principles based on the Holy Bible." -The Republican Party of Texas

"I just have to say in all candor that since this nation was founded on Christian principles, I just feel that that's an important part of our qualifications to lead."-Senator John McCain (R-Arizona)

"Because we are a Judeo-Christian nation, from the fact that 85 percent of us are self-described Christians, or evangelicals, or practicing the Jewish faith." -Herman Cain, 2012 Presdential hopeful

"Quite often you hear people say, 'What about separation of church and state?' There is no such thing. mean it just does not exist, and it does not exist in America for a purpose, because we are a Christian nation." -Dan Severson, Former Minnesota House Rep. and 2012 U.S. Senate hopeful

"Lest anyone try to convince you that God should be separated from the state, our founding fathers, they were believers." -Sarah Palin, whatever she is

"I have opponents in this race who do not want to change the Constitution, but I believe it's a lot easier to change the Constitution than it would be to change the word of the living god. And that's what we need to do -- to amend the Constitution so it's in God's standards rather than try to change God's standards so it lines up with some contemporary view." -Mike Huckabee, former 2012 Presidential hopeful

Right. There is no segment of the GOP that is hell bent on ignoring or even changing the First Amendment in order to turn American into a Christian theocracy where everyone, whether they are Christian or not, are subjected to Christian morals and laws. Go ahead and tell me another joke.

  • 10 votes
#22.7 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 3:39 PM EDT
stormshadow

now that's what I call a beautiful posting.. WELL DONE!

  • 7 votes
#22.8 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 4:52 PM EDT
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nmbg

Everyone has religion, even libs - ESPECIALLY libs. Theirs is radical left wing ideology, which they blindly defend with shrill fervor.

  • 1 vote
Reply#23 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 1:30 PM EDT
itstoolate

nmbg - Gordon H. gave you what you ask for yet you will not concede, Now that is blind ideology.

  • 6 votes
#23.1 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 4:29 PM EDT
Gordon H

He won't respond anymore. It's the standard strategy for Newsvine trolls. They always jump in with piss and vinegar, indignantly claiming this and that with little or no evidence. Then when someone actually calls their bluff and refute them with facts, they just whimper and click "stop tracking" at the bottom of the seed. Rinse and repeat.

I suppose one of these days I should stop responding to instigators such as nmbg but dang it, whack-a-troll is just too much fun.

  • 8 votes
#23.2 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 4:44 PM EDT
itstoolate

Well I enjoyed your post and as for nmbg, I am glad he is hiding under the bridge again.

  • 5 votes
#23.3 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 4:49 PM EDT
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research100

really?

  • 1 vote
Reply#24 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 1:45 PM EDT
eric fuller

Jesus would have a harder time casting out the moneychangers.

  • 3 votes
Reply#25 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 2:38 PM EDT
RaisedByWolves

Dude was magic. He'd get it done.

  • 2 votes
#25.1 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 3:26 PM EDT
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curtonthebeach

If Jesus came to the USA and saw the crap that goes on in the name of Christianity, he would send down a horde of Angles and the result would make Sodom and Gomorrah look like a Sunday School pick-nick.

  • 8 votes
Reply#26 - Mon Jun 20, 2011 5:07 PM EDT
BKWjr

I think this article is the most idiotic I have ever read. I am not a christian, But I believe in God that he is our Creator. I also believe that what you do with your life is between him and you. Not me. That is the problem with so many of these so called religious faiths They haven't paid attention to what they read in the bible. As to Jesus coming to the USA, It is true the US has become equal to Sodom or Gomorrah, The crimes, Homosexuality, Where do you want to start. I am not here to say what is right or wrong only to point out what the bible says, or even the laws of nature. I think it is interesting how the author only talks about Republicans, Lets talk about both parties. What is the difference between the 2. They are both destroying our country. To those not afraid of the Muslims. You better wake up and smell those roses. Look at all the countries in Europe and the problems they are having. We are next.

    #26.1 - Tue Jun 21, 2011 11:16 AM EDT
    Matt Rock

    If you honestly think some magical third party will rise up out of nowhere and change the way Washington works, you're being incredibly naive. You can complain about how the parties operate, or you can try to fix them and get them back to their non-radical founding ideologies. I prefer that second option.

    And this article is entirely about the Republicans because the Republicans are the party of Jesus. They're the party that tries to paint themselves as the biblical moral authority in the United States, while chastising all of the things Jesus actually spoke of. I thought I made that pretty clear, for anyone who actually read the article and comprehended the message. Perhaps, though, I was wrong?

    • 2 votes
    #26.2 - Tue Jun 21, 2011 12:38 PM EDT
    RACHEL1-933952

    No Matt, you weren't. Nor do some people read the tags on articles, their loss, not ours!

    • 2 votes
    #26.3 - Tue Jun 21, 2011 12:44 PM EDT
    huskergal

    Interesting that you bring up homosexuality. The two illustrations in the bible are about male anal rape. If you read the Bible for yourself you would realize this, Sodom and Gomorrah and Gibeath [Genesis 19 and Judges 19 respectively]. Why didn't you bring up adultery, or promiscuity? These two are actual sins in the bible. God created homosexuals so they are not an abomination.

    What you say about Muslims is very bigoted. It is a problem of immigration. We are having an immigration problem too and it is because of bigotry and supremacy. Here in the states it is a "Mexican" problem. However, there are plenty of Asians and Arabs as well. They look different from us so many are afraid of them. It is fear that is causing problems; nothing more.

    Now, about the political parties. Republicans have shown themselves to be working for Big Business [the wealthy] not for the people. At least Obama is trying to care for the people and we see, he is being stonewalled at every juncture by the GOP and TP.

    Who is really destroying this country? We, the people. For the most part we have become apathetic and do not vote. We have also let them all [politicians in general] get away with there plans. We, the people, have failed to look out for our own interests.

    • 3 votes
    #26.4 - Tue Jun 21, 2011 12:49 PM EDT
    curtonthebeach

    Ehhh, sorry folks, but in my post I kind of thought more of the multi-billion dollar Evangelic industry than about Washington DC when i refereed to Sodom and Gomorrah.

    What goes on in Washington DC, is beyond a joke and not even worth commenting on.

    • 2 votes
    #26.5 - Tue Jun 21, 2011 1:16 PM EDT
    huskergal

    Sorry curtainthebeach, my comment is directed at BKWjr's comment.

    • 2 votes
    #26.6 - Tue Jun 21, 2011 1:30 PM EDT
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    Butterfly Mage

    Awesome satire. The only thing missing was Jesus hanging out with the Pagans and Unitarians and saying "These folks get my message!" The Christians conservatives sure don't!

    • 4 votes
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