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stopbush Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-06-06 03:21 PM
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Lots & Lots & LOTS of God/Jesus In The Media These Days
Edited on Thu Apr-06-06 03:25 PM by stopbush
Today Show had a 3-part series about God this week. Then, there's the Judas Gospel. Then, there's the
"Jesus Walked On Ice" story. Then, the History Channel has their usual Jesus drivel airing nightly.
The DaVinci code about to be released. CNN spends hours recalling the death of JPII a year ago.

And Easter is still a whole week and a half away.

So, let's see: * poll #s are in the crapper; he's identified as a leaker of classified info; Iraq is
a shitstorm; debt ceiling raised to $9TRILLION. Diversion needed: play the Jesus card! Remind
all of those good Americans that it's all god's plan for their lives!

And, just to make sure Americans remember that they're living in Jesus Country, remind them
that it could all go to shit if those dirty furrin immigrants are allowed to gain citizenship (subtext:
those Mexicans are all Catholics, and Catholics aren't enlightened like evangelical Protestants).

Just when the country starts to realize what a fuck-up bush is, we're reminded that he's
a "true believer"...and, since all of these stories MUST prove that Jesus existed and was
the true SOG, well, then we better cut * some slack, shouldn't we?
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NYCGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-06-06 03:23 PM
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1. And there'll be lots more when "The DaVinci Code" film is released. NT
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stopbush Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-06-06 03:26 PM
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5. Cue the "oo-oo-oo" music and the video of flickering candles. n/t
Edited on Thu Apr-06-06 03:26 PM by stopbush
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EllieGreen Donating Member (116 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-06-06 03:26 PM
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2. I don't even think the "Jesus Crowd"
can save Bush's arse this time. He has showed himself to be an arrogant prick over and over again, and when you have a Faux news poll showing how low his numbers are, well, he is in some serious trouble (not to mention the Plane thing, the DeLay thing, etc.).
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BOSSHOG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-06-06 03:26 PM
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3. The only reason bush is being persecuted is because he is a "christian"
The insane base is such a hoot. I hope they are monitoring us. They will always be an insignificant pimple on the ass of America as long as they continue to attempt to replace the constitution with the bible. When they choose to be Americans, they'll be welcome by the majority of Americans.
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Taverner Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-06-06 03:26 PM
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4. Well consider most of these stories debunk the Jesus myth
I say its a win for freethinkers...
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Faygo Kid Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-06-06 03:32 PM
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6. They will never make reference to this. . .
. . . I do not concede to them one bit. You don't have to believe (I am an agnostic) to believe in this never-mentioned message, by the Right. I have known too many people in my life who believed passionately and have fought for justice to dismiss this message. You are totally right about the DeLay types, who will never say this:

Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn,
for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they shall possess the earth.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for justice,
for they shall be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure of heart,
for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called sons of God.
Blessed are they who suffer persecution for justice sake,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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sable302 Donating Member (597 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-06-06 03:33 PM
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7. Easter's next week?
Just a guess.
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spanone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-06-06 03:33 PM
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8. Relax, it's Easter time.
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valerief Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-06-06 03:44 PM
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9. Oh, yeah. They're making dang sure the US of A is Christian whether
it likes it or not
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progressivebydesign Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Apr-06-06 03:49 PM
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10. My Sis pointed out how nauseating Good Mrng. America has been
She said they've done lovely stories like "How To Get Your Teen To Pray!", etc. Then George Stephanopoulous (whom I USED TO respect) did a fluff ass piece with DeLay.. and even fucking asked him "which of Jesus' preachings is he reading right now?". And he asked DeLAy about his "fall from grace", and Delay proudly proclaimed that he is STILL in God's graces!!! yeah.. whatever.

Are americans so stupid that they cannot see how manipulative and destructive this type of religion is??
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