virgin-burner 1 #1 August 17, 2009 “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #2 August 17, 2009 far from it, he made things out of trees, he was a carpenter! He also wasn't afraid of showing his temper.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #3 August 17, 2009 so, you say i'm right!? “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhys 0 #4 August 20, 2009 You wouldn't be the first to think so! never trust a hippie! "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will see peace." - 'Jimi' Hendrix Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #5 August 20, 2009 Definitely: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsOW7HYc-mc"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,120 #6 August 20, 2009 Absolutely! Almost no one would like him. Heck, if he was born today, he'd be bumped off even faster. Each branch of Christianity would claim that "he's getting it all wrong" and that therefore he's not the real Messiah. Catholics would claim that he's not paying enough attention to the Pope. Protestants would claim he's paying too MUCH attention to the Pope. Mormons would say that he's not paying enough attention to John Smith. Right wingers would claim that he's a lying liberal illegal immigrant who wants to redistribute wealth to those who don't want to work. Left wingers would claim that his whole "sin is bad" thing is outdated, and that he should be more inclusive. He would undoubtedly be the wrong color. If history repeats with a western flavor this time, he'd be born in a hut in Central America, wander through Mexico for 30 years, then end up in Arizona where he'd preach to people from a hill in Sedona. The park service would want him arrested for holding a gathering without a permit, the Minutemen would want him arrested for jumping the border, and the local Homeland Security folks would want him arrested for inciting terrorism and not carrying ID. Eventually he'd be thrown in jail while a big hue and cry went up from his new followers. When he makes his first appearance outside the jail, he'd be assassinated by some religious extremist nut who thinks his version of Christianity includes the dictate "thou shalt assassinate false messiahs." And we'd have a new religion. Perhaps it would be called Josenity or something. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maadmax 0 #7 August 21, 2009 QuoteAbsolutely! Almost no one would like him. Heck, if he was born today, he'd be bumped off even faster. Each branch of Christianity would claim that "he's getting it all wrong" and that therefore he's not the real Messiah. Catholics would claim that he's not paying enough attention to the Pope. Protestants would claim he's paying too MUCH attention to the Pope. Mormons would say that he's not paying enough attention to John Smith. Right wingers would claim that he's a lying liberal illegal immigrant who wants to redistribute wealth to those who don't want to work. Left wingers would claim that his whole "sin is bad" thing is outdated, and that he should be more inclusive. He would undoubtedly be the wrong color. If history repeats with a western flavor this time, he'd be born in a hut in Central America, wander through Mexico for 30 years, then end up in Arizona where he'd preach to people from a hill in Sedona. The park service would want him arrested for holding a gathering without a permit, the Minutemen would want him arrested for jumping the border, and the local Homeland Security folks would want him arrested for inciting terrorism and not carrying ID. Eventually he'd be thrown in jail while a big hue and cry went up from his new followers. When he makes his first appearance outside the jail, he'd be assassinated by some religious extremist nut who thinks his version of Christianity includes the dictate "thou shalt assassinate false messiahs." And we'd have a new religion. Perhaps it would be called Josenity or something. Very very insightful, which makes it even more interesting when all of the angry people that post in here refute His teachings as if they had any idea about what He was trying to say. The more things change, the more they stay the same. ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #8 August 21, 2009 thats some funny shit right there! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #9 August 21, 2009 you and ron are good friends, ey!? “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #10 August 21, 2009 ...... 2000 years and fuck all's changed aye? (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 0 #11 August 21, 2009 QuoteVery very insightful, which makes it even more interesting when all of the angry people that post in here refute His teachings as if they had any idea about what He was trying to say. Many believers haven't got a clue what Jesus was trying to say either. As Ghandi once said "I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #12 August 21, 2009 QuoteAbsolutely! Almost no one would like him. Heck, if he was born today, he'd be bumped off even faster. Each branch of Christianity would claim that "he's getting it all wrong" and that therefore he's not the real Messiah. Catholics would claim that he's not paying enough attention to the Pope. Protestants would claim he's paying too MUCH attention to the Pope. Mormons would say that he's not paying enough attention to John Smith. Right wingers would claim that he's a lying liberal illegal immigrant who wants to redistribute wealth to those who don't want to work. Left wingers would claim that his whole "sin is bad" thing is outdated, and that he should be more inclusive. He would undoubtedly be the wrong color. If history repeats with a western flavor this time, he'd be born in a hut in Central America, wander through Mexico for 30 years, then end up in Arizona where he'd preach to people from a hill in Sedona. The park service would want him arrested for holding a gathering without a permit, the Minutemen would want him arrested for jumping the border, and the local Homeland Security folks would want him arrested for inciting terrorism and not carrying ID. Eventually he'd be thrown in jail while a big hue and cry went up from his new followers. When he makes his first appearance outside the jail, he'd be assassinated by some religious extremist nut who thinks his version of Christianity includes the dictate "thou shalt assassinate false messiahs." And we'd have a new religion. Perhaps it would be called Josenity or something. Funny but true.When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maadmax 0 #13 August 21, 2009 Quote you and ron are good friends, ey!? I am sure we would be if we ever met, as you and I would be. You have an interesting way of gathering information. Attack what you don't understand and if you can't destroy it, give it a brief look then attack again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #14 August 21, 2009 i just feel i dont want to be converted, is that so difficult to understand? and if you guys want to talk to me about this on the forums here, be fucking prepared to get your head out.. doesnt mean i wouldnt jump with you, i know a couple of jumpers that fall in the "jesus-freak" category from around here, but hey, to each their own. just-dont-try-to-talk-to-me-about-it! ok!?“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feuergnom 29 #15 August 21, 2009 WGASA?The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 62 #16 August 21, 2009 Quotei just feel i dont want to be converted, is that so difficult to understand? and if you guys want to talk to me about this on the forums here, be fucking prepared to get your head out.. This is an observation, not an attack but, you initiate the feedback. You attack, bait, attack again, then complain. That strategy will likely change as you get older and accept more responsibility in life. You do what young men do, that's all.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #17 August 21, 2009 QuoteQuotei just feel i dont want to be converted, is that so difficult to understand? and if you guys want to talk to me about this on the forums here, be fucking prepared to get your head out.. This is an observation, not an attack but, you initiate the feedback. You attack, bait, attack again, then complain. That strategy will likely change as you get older and accept more responsibility in life. You do what young men do, that's all. actually, i'm a very good observer myself, i observe you, i read your nonsense, make assumptions and place my "attack" based on that; so far, in my pity eyes, i pretty much deconstructed you, your peers and the stuff you keep on rambling on about.. holy man not so much holy man full of crap holy man cant get a touch holy man get back to your pack“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robskydiv 0 #18 August 22, 2009 Hey Bill, seriously, I often contemplated why Christ came during the time period that he did. You definitely shed some light on my contemplation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,150 #19 August 22, 2009 QuoteQuoteVery very insightful, which makes it even more interesting when all of the angry people that post in here refute His teachings as if they had any idea about what He was trying to say. Many believers haven't got a clue what Jesus was trying to say either. As Ghandi once said "I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ." (R)AMEN to that. The religious right in the US in particular is most unlike Christ.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
