DanG 1 #26 June 3, 2009 Interesting. Just more evidence that Jesus was a liberal. We've already established he was gay. Now he's demanding gay equality. What a flamer! I'm still working on the fact that he rode an ass into Jerusalem. First recorded Gay Pride Parade? - Dan G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #27 June 3, 2009 QuoteInteresting. Just more evidence that Jesus was a . . . I think the word you're actually looking for is "anarchist."quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #28 June 3, 2009 A preacher leading a Bible studies class said that the Bible mentioned everything in human experience. A woman challenged him, "Just a minute. I don't remember the Bible saying anything about PMS." The preacher opened the Bible to the Gospels and read: "And Mary rode Joseph's ass all the way to Bethlehem." Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nerdgirl 0 #29 June 3, 2009 LOL! Thanks! /Marg Act as if everything you do matters, while laughing at yourself for thinking anything you do matters. Tibetan Buddhist saying Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 3 #30 June 3, 2009 Quote if Jesus were a skydiver, which type would he be? Swooper? Relative Work? Free Flyer? Wing suit? Board? CREW? Looking at his teachings, I think he was into Accuracy. Which would make him an old fart from Back In The Day. What Would Jesus Do? Jump a belly-wart and French para-boots. (Edit) Oh wait! He wouldn't need any reserve! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #31 June 3, 2009 I think he'd be great at pond swooping. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #32 June 3, 2009 Quote {5} Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. {6} "If you are the Son of God," he said, "throw yourself down. For it is written: "'He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.'" {7} Jesus answered him, "It is also written: 'Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'" So I guess we can scratch off BASE then. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #33 June 3, 2009 QuoteJesus was just a little gayer than Liberace. Welcome to the thread! absolutely fantastic ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #34 June 3, 2009 Quote Counting donations by religious freaks to the Cadillac fleet of their local megachurch as conservative charity is like counting my donations to the dropzone beer fund as liberal charity. again, that would be balanced by Liberals giving 25% of their income to the local meditation/crystal center and another 2% of their income to their housekeeper and landscaper - and calling it 'charity' for that matter, paying your packer - better add that to the tally if you follow the liberal 'charity' model, we should count nearly all of our tax burden as 'charity' - especially local and school taxes I give and I give, and nobody even knows actually, if I were to follow the liberal model - I'd get a law passed that would force you to give 50% of YOUR income to the local perverted art school - and then I would write it off on MY taxes as charity. THEN, following the conservative model - If I were to then get the government to buy 7 aircraft carriers, I would write off that portion of my taxes ALSO as charity I continue to give - ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24fps 1 #35 June 3, 2009 QuoteQuoteI do not believe that Jesus was to concerned about politics. Very strong cases have been made that it's ALL he cared about. That he was a radical against the state. I would like to see an example of these cases. From my reading I have found that Jesus was a radical against the religious folks and not really concerned about the affairs of the government.something funny and unique Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #36 June 3, 2009 QuoteI would like to see an example of these cases. From my reading I have found that Jesus was a radical against the religious folks and not really concerned about the affairs of the government. And at that time, as in some countries today, what is the difference? If a person went, for instance, into Saudi Arabia today and was critical of the King and his right to rule, what would be the difference between being against the state and against the state's religion?quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24fps 1 #37 June 3, 2009 The governing state at the time was the Roman Empire. Jesus said things like this, pay your taxes, if a roman soldier tells you to carry his gear, carry it even further then law dictates. That is how he spoke about the government. In regards to the religious establishment, he spoke out against the emptiness of religion without Love. How it is better to help someone on the Sabbath rather than stick to a strict religious code or how it is better to be a Samaritan that is willing to help someone that has been attacked than a priest that would not help just to stay "clean". This is why I do not believe he had a focus on politics. He did not want to change the government. He wanted to change how people interacted with God and each other.something funny and unique Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #38 June 3, 2009 Quote . . . if a roman soldier tells you to carry his gear, carry it even further then law dictates. Some would say that bit about carrying it beyond the mile is actually subversive. That by doing so gets the person that made the request in trouble. That by turning the other cheek it means that the other person is forced to slap you with the palm of his hand and admit you're his equal. I'm not the only person to have these views. For example: http://www.bookschristian.com/se/product/books/William_R_Herzog/Parables_as_Subversive_Speech/265874/Parables_as_Subversive_Speech_Paperback.htmlquade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Belgian_Draft 0 #39 June 4, 2009 At least we know that Adam and Eve were communists. They had no roof over their heads, one apple between them, wore fig leaves for clothes and thought it was paradise. HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SivaGanesha 2 #40 June 4, 2009 Quote And at that time, as in some countries today, what is the difference? The religious leader at the time/place Jesus is said to have lived was Caiaphus. The political leader at the time/place Jesus is said to have lived was Pontius Pilate. Two very different people with very different agendas."It's hard to have fun at 4-way unless your whole team gets down to the ground safely to do it again!"--Northern California Skydiving League re USPA Safety Day, March 8, 2014 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #41 June 4, 2009 Both were appointed by Rome. Caiaphus took Jesus to Pontius Pilate where they both worked together against him. He was a threat to both because they were in fact both in power because of the same overall authority; Rome. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caiaphas The sedition charge against Rome is what got him.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
