If you're a Christian (and I'm NOT mocking you), what do you make of this?

[mr blur]

http://www.blessitt.com/crossinspace/

"Historic launch of the First Cross in Orbit Around the Earth!"

[patrice]

1. It's idolatry. n/t

[Redstone]

7. Not only idolatry, but really, REALLY stupid...

The website implies that it will be a huge honkin' thing you'd be able to see from the Earth's surface...a quick click on one of the links reveals that it's TWO INCHES across.

Christ, some people...

Redstone

[blondeatlast]

23. Holy miniatures in wood--you're right!

TWO INCHES?! :wtf:

[patrice]

29. Superstitious thinking for those who don't believe personal behavior

must conform to "faith". What's "new" about the New Testament?

[Beware the Beast Man]

2. If it is indeed serious, it almost smacks of idolatry.

Which, if I recall correctly, is a no-no in the Ten Commandments.

[Sympleesmshn]

4. i bet it doesn't get into space

[xmas74]

3. How silly.

And I am a Christian. Shouldn't we be fixing some of the social problems here on Earth instead of wasting a ton of money on sending a cross into space?

[MnFats]

5. ummm, if this is for real (not Landover Baptist, say)

then it's really sick.
sorta displays a certain lack of humility, huh?

also ignores Jesus' admonition to go and pray all alone rather than make a big public deal out of it like the Pharisees and Sadducees.

you sure this is for real?

[blondeatlast]

24. It's from Arthur Blessit; a real twisted human being.

This guy has dragged a ten foot wooden cross all over creation for some reason or another.

BTW, I AM a Christian, and I find this alternately hilarious and sickening.

TWO INCHES? :wtf:

[NewHampshireDem]

6. Reminds me of the book "The Eternal Footman" by James Morrow

in which God's rotting corpse has been launched into space ... all that remains is His grinning skull looking down on the Earth. Creepy.

[markus]

19. Did you read the entire series?

The most darkly funny thing I've read since Prachett's Hogfather.

[NewHampshireDem]

26. Yes ...

And "The City of Truth," which was no where near as good.

[Pithlet]

27. That's what I thought of, too. n/t

[immoderate]

8. More space junk. Just what we need.

Unles maybe there are vampires lurking up there.

--IMM

[arcane1]

9. OMG's they have a PRAYER LINK!!!!!!

http://www.blessitt.com/prayers.html


sigh....

I'm at a loss for words...

[MnFats]

11. could perhaps have a little fun withtheir prayer link...

....at least in your choice of names; i guess you can't make up your own prayer (mine would be for people to come to their senses, though I might put it in kind of snotty words)...

[patrice]

13. I have Christian friends who advise me that it is a very good idea to pray

with those with whom you disagree. Since it is prayer, they have to listen, and not interrupt.

[arcane1]

15. lmao, would be funny to hear the audio for something like that

since apparently this loon records the prayer and sends it to you :eyes:

from the site:

Note: Prayers are in Real Audio format

figures they use crappy real audio :P

[arwalden]

10. It's Not Unbelievable.

All things considered... something this wacky isn't too surprising!

[blondeatlast]

25. This is the guy who used to drag a ten foot cross all over creation

for some reason or another. I once asked him why he didn't go the Mother Theresa route.

You can guess the answer ("damn Catholics;" of course I'm paraphrasing, but you get the idea).

[JohnnyRingo]

12. And the Lord will look down as the small crucifix orbits His planet

He will be pleased that there are those that are doing something to save mankind and help make His masterpiece complete.

Then there's these idiots that spent a ton of money launch a cross into the sky.

[Beware the Beast Man]

14. When I read your subject line,

I envisioned Reverend Lovejoy doing the narration! :D

[havocmom]

16. Sounds like more 'end times' rushing to me

Now, whether it's satire or for reals-ies, :shrug:

Wish the folks who INSIST on literal interpretation of the bible would stop cherry picking the parts they wanna make everyone a party to and read the part about praying in a closet.

I do recall mention of a plan to put up huge mylar corporate logos in orbit. They were supposed to be in low orbit and look as big as a full moon. Guess some CEOs had second thoughts when it was pointed out that what with mergers, takeovers and general changes, logos sometimes change. Lot of $$ for global ads which were likely to become obsolete in short order.

Any Tom Robbins fans out there thinking about a guy, an ape, mummified remains of a savior, and a really big balloon right now? ;)

[Kat45]

17. That is too bizarre.

I guess some people find symbolism more important than actually following the example of Jesus. It's certainly easier to do.

[Bouncy Ball]

18. The guy's name is Arthur Blessitt?

Yeah, right.

"Arthur Blessitt, the man that carried the cross around the world in every nation."

What a convenient last name, LOL!

I'm a Christian and I think that's silly.

[The Revolution]

20. Look at the last quote on the page!

Its God's own words to this "Blessitt" guy.

I'm sure launching a cross into orbit is exaclty how Jesus would want money to be spent.:eyes:

[4_Legs_Good]

21. Waste of time and money

On showboating my relgion.

God doesn't need a cross in orbit to know whether or not I'm a good Christian.

And, to be honest, I don't think aliens care.

david

[blondeatlast]

22. Agree with idolatry, and pretty apt to make God pissed off.

Can't they spend the money feeding someone, for God's (literally) sake?

Anyway, I think it's effing ridiculous on so many levels.

[yellowcanine]

28. I'll donate if they agree to launch Jerry Fatwell next.

[texas1928]

30. VAMPIRES ARE SCREWED!!!

Think of the poor little blood suckers.

[Aiptasia]

31. Further proof that religion is a mental illness

[ContraBass Black]

32. I don't particularly care.

I'm to busy taking a stand against hunger, disease, violence, and Republicanism.