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Old 07-12-2013, 03:23 PM
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I've often wondered if the great reward of "heaven" meant you had to have a Members Only jacket to get in.

Heaven sounds a lot like Studio 54...

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Old 07-12-2013, 03:57 PM
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Heaven sounds a lot like Studio 54...
I think religion is made up to ensure good behavior. Either you behave or the invisible guy is going to get pissed. I think people need religion because they are weak and cannot do what they need to do on their own so they need a guy with a whip prodding at them. To make it more palatable, a "carrot" is offered.

There are those who can quit say booze, drugs or alcohol, whatever the vice is, etc, etc ON THEIR OWN. Others need a crutch to make it work. Problem with "I'm quitting (insert bad vice here) because of my (insert favorite person) is that someday, that person, for example might die and hence the reason for your continued good behavior is gone. What if we had something that endured past you? Well, now you have an everlasting "crutch" because you are took weak to do it on your own.
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Old 07-12-2013, 03:57 PM
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Heaven sounds a lot like Studio 54...
Hookers and blow?
I'm in. Where do I sign?
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Old 07-12-2013, 05:03 PM
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Maybe people like you who ask that question should be like that guy Benny in The Mummy. He has a neckful of religious amulets. When the mummy was coming for him, he was praying to each and every one till he struck gold and the mummy spared him.
It was rhetorical question . I am not worried about hedging my bets.
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Old 07-12-2013, 06:10 PM
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Hookers and blow?
I'm in. Where do I sign?
At the bottom of the divorce papers?
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Old 07-12-2013, 06:42 PM
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I think religion is made up to ensure good behavior. Either you behave or the invisible guy is going to get pissed. I think people need religion because they are weak and cannot do what they need to do on their own so they need a guy with a whip prodding at them. To make it more palatable, a "carrot" is offered.

There are those who can quit say booze, drugs or alcohol, whatever the vice is, etc, etc ON THEIR OWN. Others need a crutch to make it work. Problem with "I'm quitting (insert bad vice here) because of my (insert favorite person) is that someday, that person, for example might die and hence the reason for your continued good behavior is gone. What if we had something that endured past you? Well, now you have an everlasting "crutch" because you are took weak to do it on your own.
You forgot to throw-in karma. That's another BS deal with even less evidence than organized religion. The karmal-corners are a 'hoot' anyway.
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Old 07-12-2013, 09:21 PM
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Considering the original post compared to what it has turned into, this HAS TO BE the saddest thread I've seen on here in several years.
I was hoping that wouldn't turn into this kind of thread. I just wanted to put my Faith in God to the test in front of everyone here. And when this auction is over, everyone here will see see how the Lord Jesus Christ Works in a Believers Life. I have many other blessings from the Lord to post.
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Old 07-12-2013, 11:39 PM
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So you're becoming our peachparts missionary? Spreading the word/love of god?

Coming from the same man who used to call himself the Emperor of Beer and would post random musings about his dog farting?

Also, who can forget this classic?

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Old 07-13-2013, 12:19 AM
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So you're becoming our peachparts missionary? Spreading the word/love of god?

Coming from the same man who used to call himself the Emperor of Beer and would post random musings about his dog farting?

Also, who can forget this classic?

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That's correct. Some of the older members here have witnessed the transformation since the beginning. It's undeniable that the Lord Jesus Christ has changed my life. The proof is right here on the forum.
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Old 07-13-2013, 12:28 AM
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You forgot to throw-in karma. That's another BS deal with even less evidence than organized religion. The karmal-corners are a 'hoot' anyway.
Correct. There are so many made up superstitions, it is really hard to name them all.
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Old 07-13-2013, 12:28 AM
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The flesh is weak, Tyler. Don't you believe in redemption? Robert has turned away from the sinful ways of posting reflections of one's buck nekid posterior in a CLK Mercedes' paint on camera. All Christians far short, as you saw in the fruity idea that your relative claimed God told him to drive your 500SL around the country. There's a lot of comedy and laughter on Earth, and Christians are part of the levity. Rejoice and give praise! Robert has embarked on the good trip to redemption, as all Christians are called to witness the saving and healing power of the Lord. Have a little faith!
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Old 07-13-2013, 12:30 AM
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I was hoping that wouldn't turn into this kind of thread. I just wanted to put my Faith in God to the test in front of everyone here. And when this auction is over, everyone here will see see how the Lord Jesus Christ Works in a Believers Life. I have many other blessings from the Lord to post.
Why bother put it to any test? You already set the parameters of "Heads I win, tails you lose". Regardless of how it turns out you will somehow claim that you were blessed in a different way or this way. Regardless, one swallow does not a spring make. A happy man, maybe.
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Old 07-13-2013, 12:31 AM
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Correct. There are so many made up superstitions, it is really hard to name them all.
"I'd rather laugh with the sinners, than die with the saints." ~Billy Joel
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Old 07-13-2013, 12:37 AM
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Why bother put it to any test? You already set the parameters of "Heads I win, tails you lose". Regardless of how it turns out you will somehow claim that you were blessed in a different way or this way. Regardless, one swallow does not a spring make. A happy man, maybe.
Regardless of any event on Earth, we Christians are commanded to give thanks for all. In that whatever happens, we are not to despair. To despair is another no-no.

Jesus loves the CLK Man, as Jesus loves you. Whether that's just hooey or not is unprovable.
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"I'd rather laugh with the sinners, than die with the saints." ~Billy Joel
Got to believe in the pile of doo before you can talk sinners and saints otherwise they are meaningless words.

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