Faith... to what/whom? - Page 4

xoxoxoBruce · 06-05-2004, 12:58 PM

Actually, Christians are OK. It's the other 9x% that *think* they are Christians, that fuck everything up.

jaguar · 06-05-2004, 01:00 PM

Too true, good christians aren't bad people, they do however hold the most boring new years eve parties ever in the history of mankind, just a warning.

wolf · 06-05-2004, 01:04 PM

Not to mention the worst weddings.

No alcohol, no music, no dancing at the reception.

One of my coworkers is going to one of these this weekend.

There's also usually at least one male relative who gets overtaken by fervor in the midst of either the service or reception and stands up and makes the speech about how it is the duty of the wife to submit to her husband, etc.

People know not to invite me to such weddings.

jaguar · 06-05-2004, 01:15 PM

The combination of firearms and access to perscription drugs would indeed suggest that be wise

Carbonated_Brains · 06-05-2004, 01:30 PM

In other Christian news, Creed just broke up.

lumberjim · 06-05-2004, 01:35 PM

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Originally posted by Carbonated_Brains
In other Christian news, Creed just broke up.

THEY WERE CHRISTIANS?

now i know why i never liked their stuff.

06-05-2004, 02:39 PM

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Originally posted by xoxoxoBruce
The vibe I get from Buddists is, don't worry, be happy, take everything in stride and it will be what it will be.
Bet the Gumint would like us all to be Buddists.

Actually, the government would be extremely upset to wake up one morning to discover that the population had turned Buddhist over night. Since Buddhists believe in anhimsa or non-harming, there would be no one to serve in the military. The government might draft them, but they wouldn't turn their weapons on another human being. That is why it was so easy for the Chinese to walk over Buddhist Tibet (and I'm not here to argue whether pacifism is good or bad, just stating a tenet of Buddhist belief). The cattlemen's association would have to become the diaryman's association, and poultry farmers would have to switch to the egg business since Buddhist's are vegetarian. There would be no one willing to work in the arms industry or anything related to the defense industry. All in all, I don't think Uncle Sam would be too pleased. I wonder what would happen to the concept of freedom of religion in the event of such a miraculous mass conversion?

lumberjim · 06-05-2004, 02:44 PM

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Originally posted by marichiko

The cattlemen's association would have to become the diaryman's association, and poultry farmers would have to switch to the egg business since Buddhist's are vegetarian.

are eggs vegetables?

Carbonated_Brains · 06-05-2004, 03:05 PM

I believe eggs are a type of nut.

06-05-2004, 03:20 PM

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Originally posted by lumberjim

are eggs vegetables?

Some Buudhists will eat them. I guess you'd have to check with the Dali Lama if you were really worried about this (or possibly the abortion thread).

lumberjim · 06-05-2004, 03:27 PM

HOW 'BOUT FISH?

06-05-2004, 03:47 PM

Nope, fish are out - defiantely living beings not to be harmed.

lumberjim · 06-05-2004, 03:51 PM

caviar?

06-05-2004, 04:03 PM

Only if taken from the fish in a painless mannr. Many Buddhists enjoy the occasional scrambled eggs and caviar breakfast.

wolf · 06-05-2004, 04:48 PM

Many buddhists must then live in a bizarre fantasyland, where salmon are not killed to have the eggs scraped out of their innards.

I drink from the pool of wisdom that is buddhism.

I often begin meditations by reflecting on the words of the Daily Lama ... (my own joke-name for a day book of quotes by the Dalai Lama)

I however, eat from the table of Odin. Another haunch of oxen, please? And can I have fries with that?

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06-05-2004, 12:58 PM	#46
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Actually, Christians are OK. It's the other 9x% that think they are Christians, that fuck everything up. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

06-05-2004, 01:00 PM	#47
jaguar whig Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 5,075	Too true, good christians aren't bad people, they do however hold the most boring new years eve parties ever in the history of mankind, just a warning. __________________ Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life. - Twain

06-05-2004, 01:04 PM	#48
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Not to mention the worst weddings. No alcohol, no music, no dancing at the reception. One of my coworkers is going to one of these this weekend. There's also usually at least one male relative who gets overtaken by fervor in the midst of either the service or reception and stands up and makes the speech about how it is the duty of the wife to submit to her husband, etc. People know not to invite me to such weddings. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

06-05-2004, 01:15 PM	#49
jaguar whig Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 5,075	The combination of firearms and access to perscription drugs would indeed suggest that be wise __________________ Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life. - Twain

06-05-2004, 01:30 PM	#50
Carbonated_Brains Does it show up here when I type? Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Between the smoky layers of a prosciutto sandwich! Posts: 355	In other Christian news, Creed just broke up.

06-05-2004, 03:05 PM	#54
Carbonated_Brains Does it show up here when I type? Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Between the smoky layers of a prosciutto sandwich! Posts: 355	I believe eggs are a type of nut.

06-05-2004, 03:27 PM	#56
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	HOW 'BOUT FISH? __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

06-05-2004, 03:47 PM	#57
marichiko Guest Posts: n/a	Nope, fish are out - defiantely living beings not to be harmed.

06-05-2004, 03:51 PM	#58
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	caviar? __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

06-05-2004, 04:03 PM	#59
marichiko Guest Posts: n/a	Only if taken from the fish in a painless mannr. Many Buddhists enjoy the occasional scrambled eggs and caviar breakfast.

06-05-2004, 04:48 PM	#60
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Many buddhists must then live in a bizarre fantasyland, where salmon are not killed to have the eggs scraped out of their innards. I drink from the pool of wisdom that is buddhism. I often begin meditations by reflecting on the words of the Daily Lama ... (my own joke-name for a day book of quotes by the Dalai Lama) I however, eat from the table of Odin. Another haunch of oxen, please? And can I have fries with that? __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

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