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Crankie Avalon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 12:41 PM Original message |
Have you ever seen anyone cross their arms in church like Bush is doing? |
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Lerkfish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 12:43 PM Response to Original message |
1. Nothing like I've ever seen. |
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screembloodymurder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 12:56 PM Response to Reply #1 |
26. It's common in the Church of Satan. |
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SpiralHawk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 01:11 PM Response to Reply #26 |
43. crossed arms = Skull & Boner occult elitists? |
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chat_noir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 01:20 PM Response to Reply #43 |
53. Skull and Bones 322 |
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Lerkfish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 01:18 PM Response to Reply #26 |
51. are you being serious? |
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Connie_Corleone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 12:44 PM Response to Original message |
2. He's bracing himself for the burning from the minister's (priest?) touch. |
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Ravy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 01:52 PM Response to Reply #2 |
64. That is what I am thinking too. Good post. (n/t) |
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Iwasthere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 12:45 PM Response to Original message |
3. me neither |
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seriousstan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 12:45 PM Response to Original message |
4. Yes, it is not uncommon in Catholic Church. |
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LisaM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 12:45 PM Response to Original message |
5. No --- and is he taking Communion? |
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mcscajun (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 12:47 PM Response to Reply #5 |
9. Looks more like a photo from an Ash Wednesday service. |
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RB TexLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 12:49 PM Response to Reply #9 |
13. He is giving a blessing |
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The Jacobin (820 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 05:39 PM Response to Reply #5 |
84. No he's not |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 07:18 PM Response to Reply #5 |
88. Bush isn't allowed to take the Eucharist |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 12:45 PM Response to Original message |
6. Yes I have, although I'm not sure where. |
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wellstone dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 12:45 PM Response to Original message |
7. this is what they ask non-catholics to do in church at communion |
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Harry Monroe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 12:50 PM Response to Reply #7 |
16. Didn't know this... |
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Crankie Avalon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 12:51 PM Response to Reply #7 |
18. I guess my childhood church never had any non-Catholics come around... |
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AspenRose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 01:03 PM Response to Reply #7 |
35. Correct |
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RB TexLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 12:45 PM Response to Original message |
8. Then you never saw a non-Catholic receive a blessing instead of |
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Ian David (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 12:55 PM Original message |
This is how Bush rises from his coffin. n/t |
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Harry Monroe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 01:08 PM Response to Original message |
41. Too bad there's not a spike... |
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Ian David (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 03:42 PM Response to Reply #41 |
77. That's not where he needs a spike.... (that's a satirical riff). n/t |
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DoYouEverWonder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 01:26 PM Response to Reply #8 |
57. That's what I remember |
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Phredicles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 12:47 PM Response to Original message |
10. It's actually standard for a non-Catholic in the Communion line |
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nosillies (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 12:48 PM Response to Original message |
11. Thanks, you learn something new every day! |
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Lisa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 01:05 PM Response to Reply #11 |
36. ditto! now I know what to do when I'm at a friend's wedding ... |
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Lisa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 01:07 PM Response to Reply #36 |
39. ... and I actually learned something from looking at Bush! |
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EvolveOrConvolve (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 12:48 PM Response to Original message |
12. Mormons cross their arms while praying |
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TheCowsCameHome (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 12:49 PM Response to Original message |
14. He's preparing to be fitted for a strait jacket and shackles. |
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Fridays Child (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 12:50 PM Response to Original message |
15. If I recall, it's a signal to the pastor that you're refusing communion. |
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annabanana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 12:51 PM Response to Original message |
17. I think it's a "thanks, but no thanks" stance at the Communion |
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Harry Monroe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 12:53 PM Response to Reply #17 |
21. Not being Catholic, |
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bdamomma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 12:53 PM Response to Reply #17 |
22. that's if he is taking Communion at all. |
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WePurrsevere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 01:00 PM Response to Reply #17 |
30. This is my experince as well. There are reasons one would not take |
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madrchsod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 12:52 PM Response to Original message |
19. i thought he was a fundamentalist |
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Bill McBlueState (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 12:58 PM Response to Reply #19 |
27. He's a member of the United Methodist Church |
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Harry Monroe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 01:06 PM Response to Reply #27 |
38. Being a member of ANY church doesn't keep you from... |
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Bill McBlueState (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 01:09 PM Response to Reply #38 |
42. You say he's not a Christian |
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Harry Monroe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 01:13 PM Response to Reply #42 |
45. He's not a "Christian" by any definition... |
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Bill McBlueState (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 01:23 PM Response to Reply #45 |
55. there's one definition under which he qualifies |
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Harry Monroe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 01:47 PM Response to Reply #55 |
61. Sorry... |
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savemefromdumbya (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 01:49 PM Response to Reply #61 |
62. The pigs won't mind being compared (just this time) |
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rhiannon55 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 09:43 PM Response to Reply #45 |
92. Jesus came back, but they shot him |
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Harry Monroe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-30-06 10:07 AM Response to Reply #92 |
93. You wonder if Revalations isn't supposed to be a cautionary tale |
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Harry Monroe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 01:15 PM Response to Reply #42 |
48. Put lipstick on a pig... |
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The Jacobin (820 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 05:42 PM Response to Reply #38 |
85. That's true, but |
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LiberalEsto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 01:20 PM Response to Reply #27 |
52. Nixon was a Quaker |
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QuestionAll... (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 12:53 PM Response to Original message |
20. thats Laura, right? isn't it wierd she has her back to |
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RB TexLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 12:55 PM Response to Reply #20 |
25. She's walking back to her seat, not strange at all |
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Crankie Avalon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 12:58 PM Original message |
It's part of a line. She had her turn and is walking away... |
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QuestionAll... (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 01:01 PM Response to Original message |
33. thanks, this shot explains the setting better. nt |
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Harry Monroe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 12:54 PM Response to Original message |
23. It looks like the priest... |
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Bill McBlueState (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 12:55 PM Response to Original message |
24. closed communion |
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Debi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 12:58 PM Response to Original message |
28. It's what non-Catholics do during Communion |
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hunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 12:58 PM Response to Original message |
29. Um, that's what you do if you are not taking Communion. |
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clydefrand (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 01:00 PM Response to Original message |
31. Perhaps he thought crossing his |
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leftchick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 01:01 PM Response to Original message |
32. He is a Non-Catholic and they do this instead of take communion |
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Harry Monroe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 01:02 PM Response to Original message |
34. Wonder if the priest also sprinkled holy water... |
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nealhughes (22 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 01:06 PM Response to Original message |
37. Episcopalians also do it if they are not receiving wine. |
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LisaM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 01:08 PM Response to Original message |
40. Wow! I'm Catholic and I have NEVER seen this |
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Harry Monroe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 01:18 PM Response to Reply #40 |
50. Neither have I... |
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hunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 01:27 PM Response to Reply #40 |
58. Perhaps you are well trained not to notice? |
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MaineDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 02:59 PM Response to Reply #40 |
73. I'm in my 50s and I have NEVER seen this |
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LisaM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 04:58 PM Response to Reply #73 |
78. Maybe it's a Southern thing? |
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Harry Monroe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 05:16 PM Response to Reply #78 |
81. No it's not a "southern" thing... |
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LisaM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 05:27 PM Response to Reply #81 |
82. Same up here - that's why I was curious |
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Harry Monroe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 05:33 PM Response to Reply #82 |
83. Actually it's a compliment... |
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LisaM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 06:36 PM Response to Reply #83 |
86. I know it! That's why I always rooted for LSU |
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hunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-30-06 12:46 PM Response to Reply #81 |
94. In my community staying in your pew would seem odd. |
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LostinVA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 07:21 PM Response to Reply #40 |
89. I was a Catholic for 31 years and also NEVER saw this |
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moc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 07:59 PM Response to Reply #40 |
91. Watch children who go up with their parents. |
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Jawja (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 01:12 PM Response to Original message |
44. No, this is a |
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Monkey see Monkey Do (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 01:14 PM Response to Original message |
46. Yes -- he's receiving a blessing; he can't take Communion as he's not |
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VolcanoJen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 01:15 PM Response to Original message |
47. I'm Russian Orthodox, and we cross our arms when accepting Communion. |
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hunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 01:43 PM Response to Reply #47 |
60. As Orthodox you could take Communion in a Catholic Church. |
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VolcanoJen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 03:03 PM Response to Reply #60 |
74. Actually, we're only permitted to take Communion in a Catholic church... |
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RB TexLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 02:08 PM Response to Reply #47 |
69. It probably came from Vatican II, with the idea of being more inclusive |
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SeattleVet (708 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 01:17 PM Response to Original message |
49. Does * reach out and rub the priest's head in the next, unseen photos? |
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Crankie Avalon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 01:22 PM Response to Reply #49 |
54. THAT'S the real reason he's got his arms crossed against him like that... |
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Prisoner_Number_Six (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 01:25 PM Response to Original message |
56. He's trying to resist the exorcism |
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DoYouEverWonder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 01:31 PM Response to Reply #56 |
59. Quick, call the Vatican |
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SteveG (833 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 01:50 PM Response to Original message |
63. It's an Episcopalian Communion service |
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Harry Monroe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 01:54 PM Response to Reply #63 |
65. This is NOT an Episcopalian service... |
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SteveG (833 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-30-06 12:58 PM Response to Reply #65 |
95. Thought this was from his Kennebunkport visit |
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Harry Monroe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Aug-30-06 01:17 PM Response to Reply #95 |
96. No, it's definitely from the St. Louis Cathedral in NOLA |
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RB TexLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 02:12 PM Response to Reply #63 |
71. In St. Louis Cathedral? ugh, no it's not an Episcopalian service |
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qanda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 01:55 PM Response to Original message |
66. Only when they are getting ready to be baptized |
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truebrit71 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 01:56 PM Response to Original message |
67. He isn't catholic so he can't take communion... |
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BlueEyedSon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 03:25 PM Response to Reply #67 |
76. What about the "recovering alcoholic" part? |
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phylny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 05:03 PM Response to Reply #67 |
80. Yes, it's a sign to the priest that he shouldn't serve communion, |
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BlueEyedSon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 02:02 PM Response to Original message |
68. "King Tut... buried in his jammies" |
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Lydia Leftcoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 02:10 PM Response to Original message |
70. If he's in an Episcopal church, crossing the arms means |
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scarlet_owl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 02:17 PM Response to Original message |
72. At my church, non-catholics cross their arms to recieve |
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Generic Other (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 03:05 PM Response to Original message |
75. It's a pharonic gesture - - - - - -> PIC |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 06:46 PM Response to Reply #75 |
87. (LOL!) King Tudrunkhamhead |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 05:02 PM Response to Original message |
79. It's common in the Catholic Church |
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KnaveRupe (700 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-29-06 07:55 PM Response to Original message |
90. MAY THE POWER OF CHRIST COMPEL YOU!!! |
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