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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 11:38 AM Original message |
Texas Megachurch to Give Out Cars, TVs at Easter Services |
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rfranklin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 11:40 AM Response to Original message |
1. The Mega Millions Salvation Lottery! |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 11:40 AM Response to Original message |
2. Who would Jesus give a car to? |
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onehandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 11:47 AM Response to Reply #2 |
7. A used car lot in exchange for cash. Then he would use the cash to feed and clothe the poor. |
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TlalocW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 11:56 AM Response to Reply #2 |
15. Jesus probably just borrows his dad's car |
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Ikonoklast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 12:16 PM Response to Reply #15 |
23. Verily, I say unto you, and her name is "Christine". |
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Dappleganger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-05-10 10:56 AM Response to Reply #15 |
143. Sorry, he walked everywhere or hitched a ride on a boat. |
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jmowreader (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 10:02 PM Response to Reply #2 |
119. One of his disciples, probably |
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Ron Green (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 11:41 AM Response to Original message |
3. Sounds like Pastor Bil never learned about Mammon in his seminary courses. |
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YOY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 11:52 AM Response to Reply #3 |
14. Mammon is their god. They can call him 'Jesus' all they want. |
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JerseygirlCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 02:08 PM Response to Reply #3 |
63. Do some of these mega church pastors even go to seminary? |
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piratefish08 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 03:53 PM Response to Reply #63 |
89. Most start by selling vacuums door to door. |
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alarimer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-03-10 05:34 PM Response to Reply #63 |
129. This one started as a small operation. |
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spinbaby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 11:41 AM Response to Original message |
4. I have to wonder what Jesus would think |
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RKP5637 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 11:47 AM Response to Reply #4 |
8. It's a brainwashing mind-bending freak-out show anymore. Has nothing to do with christianity IMO. |
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hughee99 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 12:39 PM Response to Reply #8 |
29. Stop talking bad about Oprah! n/t |
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Golden Raisin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 12:42 PM Response to Reply #4 |
31. I suspect these would be |
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valerief (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 11:42 AM Response to Original message |
5. Raffling Jeebus! nt |
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BulletproofLandshark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 11:46 AM Response to Original message |
6. "The prizes are worth over $2 million..." |
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RKP5637 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 11:49 AM Response to Reply #6 |
11. Right!!! n/t |
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Lars39 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 12:00 PM Response to Reply #6 |
18. And all tax deductible, since it's given to "charity". |
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JohnnyBoots (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 11:48 AM Response to Original message |
9. Yeah, because that's what Jesus would have done...build a |
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Canuckistanian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 11:48 AM Response to Original message |
10. Yes, because people seeking spritual fulfillment always want a freebie |
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jpljr77 (580 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 11:50 AM Response to Original message |
12. Man, I can't wait for the look on the winners' faces when the church 1099's them next year.n/t |
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YOY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 11:51 AM Response to Original message |
13. There is not one fucking thing Christian about this. |
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AsahinaKimi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 07:12 PM Response to Reply #13 |
101. Oh come on!! |
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LiberalFighter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 11:57 AM Response to Original message |
16. They believe that monetary goods will convince others to believe? |
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MajorChode (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 12:32 PM Response to Reply #16 |
25. No, they believe giving out monetary goods will attract people from other churches |
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LiberalFighter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 12:43 PM Response to Reply #25 |
32. They are still saying that the only way their church is better than another |
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MajorChode (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 01:08 PM Response to Reply #32 |
43. Organized religion has always been for the weak minded anyway |
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TheMightyFavog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 02:03 PM Response to Reply #25 |
58. Doesn't that asshole have an entire Airport to himself? |
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MajorChode (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 02:16 PM Response to Reply #58 |
66. Not exactly. I've landed there many, many times |
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piratefish08 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 11:57 AM Response to Original message |
17. WWJB |
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krabigirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 12:03 PM Response to Original message |
19. they must be desperate. Tax them already...they obviously have too much money |
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KansDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 12:03 PM Response to Original message |
20. "...and what's behind Tomb Door No. Two....Jesus?" |
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arbusto_baboso (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 12:04 PM Response to Original message |
21. TAX this mother fucking "church" NOW! |
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Turbineguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 12:15 PM Response to Original message |
22. What kind of car? |
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walldude (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 12:33 PM Response to Reply #22 |
26. Toyota's... they got em' cheap. |
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Bitwit1234 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 12:30 PM Response to Original message |
24. I think bachmanns church started that BUT |
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Initech (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 12:33 PM Response to Original message |
27. Praise Jeebus!!!!!! |
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Llewlladdwr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 12:39 PM Response to Original message |
28. Always good to see the Christian bashing in full force here at DU. NT |
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arbusto_baboso (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 12:41 PM Response to Reply #28 |
30. You can justify this, then? |
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Llewlladdwr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 01:02 PM Response to Reply #30 |
38. You're kidding, right? |
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Lars39 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 01:06 PM Response to Reply #38 |
40. And you handily ignore the fact that the 2M worth of merchandise could |
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Llewlladdwr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 01:11 PM Response to Reply #40 |
44. I'm not ignoring that fact at all. |
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arbusto_baboso (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 01:51 PM Response to Reply #44 |
47. But if they had SENSE, they'd look after the body first. |
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Llewlladdwr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 01:56 PM Response to Reply #47 |
50. Really? |
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arbusto_baboso (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 02:01 PM Response to Reply #50 |
55. Don't throw verses at me. |
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Llewlladdwr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 02:15 PM Response to Reply #55 |
64. Then by all means quote me a few. |
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arbusto_baboso (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 03:05 PM Response to Reply #64 |
76. The spiritual and temporal are intimately tied to one another. |
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Llewlladdwr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 03:23 PM Response to Reply #76 |
81. I believe Jesus said... |
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piratefish08 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 03:12 PM Response to Reply #64 |
79. hmmmmmm - doesn't mention lotto cars and big screen tvs. This screams help and share. |
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Llewlladdwr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 03:27 PM Response to Reply #79 |
82. So how does this condemn Bay Area? |
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piratefish08 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 03:38 PM Response to Reply #82 |
85. Bay Area is NOT sharing with the needy. Unless the 'needy' show up and are lucky enough to WIN |
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Flying Dream Blues (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 11:10 PM Response to Reply #82 |
122. Sharing blessings? You really are missing the point, but I think you know that. nt |
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arbusto_baboso (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 02:03 PM Response to Reply #50 |
59. Furthermore, don't you see the irony in you quoting that Mark verse... |
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Llewlladdwr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 02:23 PM Response to Reply #59 |
67. The irony is escaping me, I must confess. |
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arbusto_baboso (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 03:03 PM Response to Reply #67 |
75. Wow. You just don't get it. And no amount of explaining will help you get it. |
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Llewlladdwr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 03:10 PM Response to Reply #75 |
78. We're just not going to agree on this, you're right. |
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Caretha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 09:49 PM Response to Reply #67 |
116. I can tell you this |
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JerseygirlCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 02:04 PM Response to Reply #44 |
60. I have to disagree |
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Llewlladdwr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 02:32 PM Response to Reply #60 |
68. A TV isn't going to save anyone's soul. |
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JerseygirlCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 06:51 PM Response to Reply #68 |
99. But if people were genuinely interested, it wouldn't take a tv |
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Caretha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 09:38 PM Response to Reply #44 |
114. Hard to save the soul |
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WinkyDink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-03-10 05:36 PM Response to Reply #44 |
132. The church isn't responsible for the body at all. |
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Lance_Boyle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-05-10 10:06 AM Response to Reply #44 |
141. you misspelled 'reprehensible.' |
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Bill McBlueState (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 01:59 PM Response to Reply #38 |
53. "If this saves even one individual's immortal soul then it's easily worth it." |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 02:01 PM Response to Reply #53 |
56. Deleted message |
Llewlladdwr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 02:43 PM Response to Reply #53 |
69. Oh, please. |
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piratefish08 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 03:03 PM Response to Reply #38 |
74. you ARE joking right? your concern lies with one immortal soul and not with the |
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Llewlladdwr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 03:35 PM Response to Reply #74 |
83. Here's what I'm trying to say. |
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MajorChode (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 08:43 PM Response to Reply #83 |
104. So how many "souls" did Kenneth Copeland have to save before he got a $20M jet? |
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Caretha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 09:35 PM Response to Reply #38 |
112. Hahahahahahahahah |
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muffin1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-03-10 05:39 PM Response to Reply #38 |
133. I don't get it. |
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madinmaryland (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 12:45 PM Response to Reply #28 |
33. As a Christian, I am disgusted by what this church and its pastor is doing. |
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Llewlladdwr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 01:06 PM Response to Reply #33 |
39. So you don't feel that Christians should reach out to the community... |
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Lars39 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 01:08 PM Response to Reply #39 |
42. What proportion of the money tithed to the mega churches go to help |
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Llewlladdwr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 01:15 PM Response to Reply #42 |
45. I don't have that info handy for Bay Area... |
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PVnRT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 01:57 PM Response to Reply #39 |
51. LOL - you think this is going to "turn people to Christ"? |
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Llewlladdwr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 02:49 PM Response to Reply #51 |
71. I think that says a lot more about you than the church. |
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madinmaryland (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 06:22 PM Response to Reply #71 |
97. What are they going to be saved from? The greed of the Capitalistic |
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WinkyDink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-03-10 05:41 PM Response to Reply #71 |
135. And "saved" is assessed how, exactly? Words spewing from a greed-head's mouth? Spare me. |
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JerseygirlCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 02:07 PM Response to Reply #39 |
62. Yes. I can. |
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Llewlladdwr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 02:58 PM Response to Reply #62 |
72. How is it selfish to believe that God wants you to be happy and prosperous?? |
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JerseygirlCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 06:54 PM Response to Reply #72 |
100. Because I think the whole focus |
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Caretha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 09:56 PM Response to Reply #72 |
117. Oh.....I don't know |
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WinkyDink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-03-10 05:40 PM Response to Reply #39 |
134. Yes. Perhaps you missed the Sermon on the Mount? The over-throwing of the money-changers? THE EYE OF |
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muffin1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-03-10 05:50 PM Response to Reply #39 |
137. Maybe, just maybe |
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joeybee12 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 01:07 PM Response to Reply #33 |
41. I think this story is amusing, but I see your point....$2M could feed a |
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JerseygirlCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 02:05 PM Response to Reply #33 |
61. Prosperity gospel at work, perhaps? |
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immoderate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 12:46 PM Response to Reply #28 |
34. Some might say there is never enough. |
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Hell Hath No Fury (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 12:50 PM Response to Reply #28 |
35. If you think that what this "church" is doing -- |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 12:56 PM Response to Reply #28 |
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Llewlladdwr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 01:21 PM Response to Reply #36 |
46. Wow. Project much? |
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Hell Hath No Fury (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 01:59 PM Response to Reply #46 |
52. Because it is an OBSCENE waste of resources -- |
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name not needed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 02:46 PM Response to Reply #46 |
70. That 2 million could have been used to provide shelter for the homeless. |
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Caretha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 10:03 PM Response to Reply #46 |
120. "but I really have to wonder |
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WinkyDink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-03-10 05:35 PM Response to Reply #28 |
130. Au contraire. You are reading ABOUT PHONEY, HYPOCRITICAL LIARS WHO TAKE THE NAME OF JESUS IN VAIN. |
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alarimer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-03-10 05:35 PM Response to Reply #28 |
131. These people are anything but Christian |
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joeybee12 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 12:57 PM Response to Original message |
37. I'm booking a flight right now...n/t |
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muffin1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-03-10 06:07 PM Response to Reply #37 |
139. I could use a new TV or car, too. |
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piratefish08 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 01:54 PM Response to Original message |
48. Churches of every denomination are competing for the same shrinking customer base. |
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GreenPartyVoter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 01:55 PM Response to Original message |
49. *face-palm* |
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mstinamotorcity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 01:59 PM Response to Original message |
54. Is this some more of that |
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JerseygirlCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 02:02 PM Response to Original message |
57. Wow. How's about they all pitch in to supply and work at |
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yodoobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 02:16 PM Response to Original message |
65. Nothing brings DU together like a good ole church bashing |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 03:02 PM Response to Reply #65 |
73. look, I often criticize people here for singling out Christianity |
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yodoobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 03:40 PM Response to Reply #73 |
86. It is indicative of the sickness of our culture. I really agree |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 03:49 PM Response to Reply #86 |
87. sorry. I find it flat out repulsive- particularly on the holiest day of the Christian calendar |
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yodoobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 03:57 PM Response to Reply #87 |
90. people are suffering and churches should help people. |
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cali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 05:33 PM Response to Reply #90 |
92. It's a mega church with a congregation of several thousand. |
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yodoobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 06:28 PM Response to Reply #92 |
98. Then it sounds like their outreach efforts |
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hughee99 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-03-10 11:06 AM Response to Reply #87 |
125. Why is the church not supposed to spend money to try to increase the size |
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MajorChode (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 09:09 PM Response to Reply #65 |
106. It's not hate, but it does remind me of a Janis Joplin song |
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Tabasco_Dave (744 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-03-10 01:57 AM Response to Reply #106 |
124. I thought of the same thing |
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Caretha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 10:08 PM Response to Reply #65 |
121. Oh please |
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yodoobo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 11:22 PM Response to Reply #121 |
123. I've never been there and never will go there |
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Union Yes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 03:06 PM Response to Original message |
77. They gather to worship the Almighty Dollar. nt |
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Saphire (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 03:17 PM Response to Original message |
80. I don't care if it rains or freezes/long as I got that plastic Jebus |
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laylah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 03:35 PM Response to Original message |
84. True Christians... |
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Jkid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 03:52 PM Response to Original message |
88. There has to be a catch... |
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sudopod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 08:54 PM Response to Reply #88 |
105. Ah, an ole miss fan I see! |
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Love Bug (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 04:00 PM Response to Original message |
91. What? There's no poor left in their area that need help? Wonderful! |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 05:36 PM Response to Original message |
93. Because Jebus likes CONSUMERISM!!! |
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WCGreen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 05:37 PM Response to Reply #93 |
94. Amen and pass the lottery ticket... |
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gmoney (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 05:38 PM Response to Original message |
95. Who does God think He is? Oprah? |
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4lbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 05:57 PM Response to Original message |
96. Any truly giving person would just take the car/TV that they "win" at this event, sell it, and |
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Kat45 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 08:23 PM Response to Original message |
102. They always talk about "the unchurched," which actually means |
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MajorChode (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 09:10 PM Response to Reply #102 |
107. I just thought it meant those who weren't so weak minded they needed to be told what to believe |
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Kat45 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-03-10 05:20 PM Response to Reply #107 |
126. People who go to church are not all "told what to believe." |
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MajorChode (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-03-10 06:00 PM Response to Reply #126 |
138. Certainly not all, but the majority certainly do |
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Mike 03 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 08:26 PM Response to Original message |
103. Kick and Rec. But this is very sad, but so true too. NT. |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 09:11 PM Response to Original message |
108. I thought Jesus' WAS "the Ultimate Giveaway" |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 09:12 PM Response to Original message |
109. Are they going to be hidden in giant plastic eggs? |
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Solly Mack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 09:21 PM Response to Original message |
110. Golly. Is salvation not its own reward? |
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RB TexLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 09:27 PM Response to Original message |
111. I'll just settle for being in communion the church, the Lord and the saints |
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theothersnippywshrub (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 09:37 PM Response to Original message |
113. God owes me a couple of cars. But I think we are even on TVs. |
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WinkyDink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-03-10 05:42 PM Response to Reply #113 |
136. "Oh, Lord, won't you buy me a Mercedes-Benz?" |
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Lydia Leftcoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 09:41 PM Response to Original message |
115. Don't those fundamentalists ever learn? |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-02-10 09:58 PM Response to Original message |
118. This thread is AWESOME!! |
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alarimer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-03-10 05:32 PM Response to Original message |
127. That "church" is a plague on this community |
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WinkyDink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-03-10 05:33 PM Response to Original message |
128. He died for our flat-screen televisions. I hope the movie is in 3-D. |
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Javaman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-05-10 09:52 AM Response to Original message |
140. Looks like the story has been yanked. nt |
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Lydia Leftcoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-05-10 10:16 AM Response to Original message |
142. Update: It's the day after Easter, and I'm happy to report that |
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Dappleganger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Apr-05-10 11:02 AM Response to Original message |
144. As a christian I find this practice deplorable. |
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