Author Topic: Religious T-shirts (Read 5705 times)

Kieran · « **Reply #60 on:** November 11, 2002, 10:39:00 AM »

Dowding-

Tongue-in-cheek response to you, sorry the humor was over your head.

"Nobody gets hurt" could jokingly be construed as a threat of violence, but, coming from such a progressive, firearm-hating, "save people from themselves" country as Britain it is without question comical. Admittedly as the butt of the joke I don't doubt you had trouble seeing the humor.

I guess it was ok, it did allow you to vent a bit more of your anti-American spleen.

lazs2 · « **Reply #61 on:** November 11, 2002, 10:52:54 AM »

my favorite religious t shirt is the one I am wearing now. It says "give me that old time religion" over a depiction of stonehenge.

Having said that... I wear a tshirt with "modified Healey club" on it and woe unto those who would ask about it! 20 minutes is nothing. I won't give up till they promise to find a basket case healey and stuff a big honking V8 into it.

I don't go door to door tho. My reaction to door to door religion panderers varies. Amusement is the most common but anger is possible. I have considered violence when the extremely rude person continues to invade my privacy from my own front porch after repeatedly being told that I am not interested an would like said person to go away.

I don't think you should be able to shoot em but pistol whipping is not too over the top ya think?
lazs

popeye · « **Reply #62 on:** November 11, 2002, 10:57:41 AM »

"pistol whipping is not too over the top ya think?"

Actually, that might just encourage some of them.

fd ski · « **Reply #63 on:** November 11, 2002, 11:05:06 AM »

hehehe lazs,
i had a jehova withness fellow all dressed up in a suit show up at my door at 10 am sunday few weeks back.
I wasn't wearing anything but underwear at that point ( was changing ) and decided that would get him nice and away quick

Sure worked... opened the door, in my full overweight glory

Gave few not so subtle hints that myself and the wife are getting it on ... he gave me some magazines and was off before i even started laughing

It was hilarious

gofaster · « **Reply #64 on:** November 11, 2002, 12:16:34 PM »

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Originally posted by fd ski
hehehe lazs,
i had a jehova withness fellow all dressed up in a suit show up at my door at 10 am sunday few weeks back.
I wasn't wearing anything but underwear at that point ( was changing ) and decided that would get him nice and away quick
Sure worked... opened the door, in my full overweight glory Gave few not so subtle hints that myself and the wife are getting it on ... he gave me some magazines and was off before i even started laughing It was hilarious

That is hilarious! I'll have to pass that one along tonight at dinner.

lazs2 · « **Reply #65 on:** November 11, 2002, 12:22:58 PM »

yep pop.... I guess I never did understand that "hair shirt" and self flaggulation thing.
lazs

Airhead · « **Reply #66 on:** November 11, 2002, 01:50:36 PM »

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Originally posted by Chairboy
I wish to suggest that an atheist who is charitable and does good things is a better person then a Christian (or other religious type) who does the same thing. The reason, unlike a religious person, an atheist expects no reward for their actions. They just do it because they think it's the right thing, not because there are consequences to being bad.

Are you kidding me? Do you really think one is a Christian out of fear, insecurity and weakness? If not for religion we'd all be axe murders or something? It might just surprise you to know that I am a Christian by choice- nobody twists my arm. What I'm surprised about is the anti-Christian bias in this thread. Hey, I don't CARE if you believe or not- it's your choice, do what you want- I do. Just don't over analyze me and look for a selfish reason some are Christians. Really, I'm NOT weak, incecure, or fearful. I believe because it's what is in my heart and I CHOOSE to believe.

Oh, I do agree one can be moral and a non-believer, and I also agree some Christians can get over the top with thier evangalism- but if anyone thinks I'm Christian because I'm forced to be, or afraid not to be, or to feel better about myself, then you don't know what Christianity really is.

Kieran, I made my last post before I saw yours, and I'll follow your advice and back out of this thread. I don't mind being called names for trolling or whatever, but I don't need to listen to any more name calling because I believe in Christ. Oh, and Chairboy? I don't think I'm better than you or anybody else. I think God loves all of us, and as He accepts all of us as His children the Christian thing to do is accept all of you as my brothers, regardless of what you believe. Peace out.

Leslie · « **Reply #67 on:** November 11, 2002, 02:11:29 PM »

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Originally posted by fd ski
hehehe lazs,
i had a jehova withness fellow all dressed up in a suit show up at my door at 10 am sunday few weeks back.
I wasn't wearing anything but underwear at that point ( was changing ) and decided that would get him nice and away quick
Sure worked... opened the door, in my full overweight glory Gave few not so subtle hints that myself and the wife are getting it on ... he gave me some magazines and was off before i even started laughing It was hilarious

That's a pretty good one fd ski.

The Jehova's Witnesses had been in my neighborhood recently. And I did listen to one of them once, we talked, I told him I had attended a Christian school and was aware of the message he was telling people, so he didn't stay long. This guy was "professional" about it, and didn't waste his time or mine.

However, I had an aunt who became a JW, and she didn't know when to stop. It got so bad, she alienated all family members she had contact with. They practically ran when they saw her coming.

One day I was out working on something in my yard and a fellow wearing a suit came walking up from down the street. Well, I went to see what he wanted, and about the time I got there, he had casually allowed his suit coat to open just enough to reveal his badge and detective special along side on his belt. He says, "Hi, I'm Lt. Mike and I'm asking about some of your neighbors living down the street."

So we talk for a few minutes, shake hands, and I mention to him he had me a bit nervous when he first came up, and how relieved I was that he was the Police and not a Jehova's witness.

Les

mrfish · « **Reply #68 on:** November 11, 2002, 03:05:04 PM »

so the new christian debate tactic is the old "climb up on the cross and be an abused martyr" routine eh? awwww -

you should realize that your missionary conquests are a two-way street and quit being so thin skinned. don't you think you'll get resistance from your attempted conquest of our metaphysical holdings?

you are the ones trying to get your rules on our school walls, you are the ones trying to get our kids praying to your god every morning, you are the ones lobbying congress, funding laws that support your positions in states other than your own, you're the ones always asking for our money, going door to door etc etc etc

what you see as an attack is a defense! at least we (agnostics etc) don't burn you at the stake like you did to us. you've got no right to complain when people fight back - many of us don't want your nonsense in this country and the harder you push the more we'll resist - period. if you see it as an attack then good. your positions are weak and flacid and should be once and for all put to rest.

you want us to swallow these wacky off-the-wall views based on fear of mystic punishment and fear of almighty god's watchful eye but you can't prove anything and that blind fear-based mysticism has no place in this world so take it elsewhere - you're no victims not by a long shot so take off that crown of thorns and make your case -

you want us to believe so bad but you can't stand the heat when someone shows how ridiculous and inconsistent your religion is - then you're the victim.

if i was a christian i'd be fanatical - pounding you all with my views til they banned me - proclaiming my joy relentlessly - if i really thought i was saving your soul the last thing i would do is tepidly back away.

you get all squishy inside when you actually question your views because you're afraid god's watching you - and because if you ever did, you know your nonsense wouldn't hold water.

i'm ready for a brave new world of personal responsibility not your old scared world.

"...Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place...."

little late ain't he? lemme guess he meant uhhhh "era" yeah or uhhhhh "historical period" - what's the nebulous catch all wafty answer for this little problem?

roadkill! it was an apocolyptic cult - one of many and he was trying to rile them up - and in the end he was just a guy who got crucified by the romans. millions of dead folks in his name later..... let's move on.

popeye · « **Reply #69 on:** November 11, 2002, 03:16:32 PM »

Whew!

Man, I hope those lightning bolts don't travel on the internet.

Maybe I'll unplug my computer for a while, just to be safe.

Kieran · « **Reply #70 on:** November 11, 2002, 03:18:32 PM »

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you want us to believe so bad but you can't stand the heat when someone shows how ridiculous and inconsistent your religion is - then you're the victim.

if i was a christian i'd be fanatical - pounding you all with my views til they banned me - proclaiming my joy relentlessly - if i really thought i was saving your soul the last thing i would do is tepidly back away.

you get all squishy inside when you actually question your views because you're afraid god's watching you - and because if you ever did, you know your nonsense wouldn't hold water.

Wrong. If you did as you say, you would run people away. You know this is true simply by reading the reactions of people here on the BBS. You can't approach people as if weilding a 2x4. It doesn't work.

Come here and convince you guys? I'm the first to admit, I am not up to the task- not for lack of trying of course, but more because I am just an inadequate spokesman. I know it is entertaining to rip on me, and I guess we can do that, but who is going to get converted? You? Not a chance. No way I can walk in here and play by your rules and win. Your ball, your court, your rules.

I will say up front I can not scientifically prove the existance of God. I will say you can not scientifically prove the non-existance of God. Mexican standoff. Neither one is going to budge an instant, so... what is going to happen now? You know as well as I do. Cheap shot after cheap shot. The crowd will take their pot shots. I have to know that I will do no good that way. I have to know better than to go down the path again.

I am not a sledgehammer for religion- it isn't my style or talent. Heck, I wouldn't even call myself an evangelist. Sure, I witness when and where possible, if I feel there is a reach from the other party. I came from a family of atheists, I know what happens if I push too hard or too soon.

SOB · « **Reply #71 on:** November 11, 2002, 03:24:13 PM »

All hail the new fish god! Look, he dropped a porno mag. It's a sign, worship the new god and the porno mag prophet! Praise be to Mr. Fish!

What shall we do for you, savior Fish?!

SOB

SOB · « **Reply #72 on:** November 11, 2002, 03:28:23 PM »

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Originally posted by Kieran
I will say up front I can not scientifically prove the existance of God. I will say you can not scientifically prove the non-existance of God. Mexican standoff.

I'm not going to get into a religious argument with you, 'cause your right, we'll get nowhere. Especially since you're wrong, and you won't admit it.

However, since when does anyone have to prove the non-existance of anything? That's a pretty weak argument.

SOB

Kieran · « **Reply #73 on:** November 11, 2002, 03:30:18 PM »

Not when the thing which is to be disproven is a matter of faith.

mrfish · « **Reply #74 on:** November 11, 2002, 03:31:39 PM »

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Originally posted by Kieran

I will say up front I can not scientifically prove the existance of God. I will say you can not scientifically prove the non-existance of God. Mexican standoff.

let's get our facts straight - i never have and never will claim that god can be disproved.

i've never understood atheists actually, because saying that god doesn't exist is as silly as saying he does, my position is that it's unknowable at the present and really doesn't matter. it's like satanists - aren't you really just saying you believe in god but want to play the bad guy??? it's senseless.

i would rather follow john the baptist than jesus anyway if i was going to follow anyone - he was out yelling and preaching and dunking people in the jordan and ranting about the end times- i don't know, i like his style - sitting back all w.a.s.py just doesn't fit the apocolyptic nature of the teachings of christ imo.