That's it, exactly. Everyone is entitled to their own beliefs, but it's the constant wrangling about politics and pushing the churchiness I object to.

I think it's the "reformed sinner" syndrome--those people are always more zealous.

I'd rather have him this way, than killing himself with alcohol.

But . . .

Yeah, quite likely.

Baptist mega-churches are nowadays set up with awesome sound and lighting systems, climate control, etc, and with a bit of peer pressure and group think, can produce some limited forms of mind control.

AA is also known to work more or less as a cult, not always in a bad way.

Read "Cults: Faith, Healing and Coercion" by Marc Galanter for further information.


But, self-destroying alcoholic, or irritating born-again religious ... I guess the latter is the lesser of two evils.

I agree. That's why it's a rant.

You could counter by telling him about the wonderful world of Islam. :haha:

If I were one of those . . . arguesome people, maybe.

You know you you are!

Nail. On. The. Head.

Perhaps if this is all new found to him, he is currently a bit over zealous, but the excitement and newness may wear off a bit over time, enough to calm him down (and shut him up) a bit? That's what happened when my ex joined AA and the Catholic Church shortly after we split. After about a year teh storm was lowered to a dull roar.

Unfortunately, it's been several years and I think it's a permanent condition.

Dammit. Then just put him on ignore whenever you can. That's what I do with mine. Until he becomes so annoying that I have to ask him, "Excuse me E? Can you please shut the f*ck up? Thank you."

I think if J ever went down that road, it'd just about break my heart. Sad stuff Cloud. But then, as you say, at least he's not killing himself with the demon drink now.

Yes I do know who I am. Its not always fun trust me, especially if you are surrounded by those with the exact opposite of your belief system...and who cry when you try to calmly explain your side of things because you are "so lost."


What is the "blood of Christ" that they give out at communion then?

I am so goin to hell

Well I'd say that's representational cannibalism, but wtf do I know? :P

Human Sacrifice Lite.

truth!

interesting perspective


@cloud.

I can understand the horror. At least I can empathize with what must feel like a case of the body snatchers. Unreal like and bizzare probably.

yeah, it's like -- who are you and what have you done with the guy I've known for 30 years?

In Doonesbury just yesterday.

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