Brainwash?? - Page 5

Faceman · 10-15-2003, 02:20 AM

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Originally posted by Firestormalpha:
Faceman can you post a link to the "redeamed son (ex-marylin manson fan)" bit. Sounds like an interesting bit to read, and I have A LOT of time on my hands.

Just click "more" below the picture of any author and it will take you to their memberlist. The last guy is their "Cristian rocker" and the second but last is who I was talking about (homepage link is below his pic"
I also become more and more convinced that this site may be a joke. Still I think it's too big. What I don't get is why would anybody put that much work into a joke not everybody is sure to understand. landoverbaptists is easier to comprehend on this issue because they seem to be extremely hateful towards Baptism and this may be a strong motivation to invest so much work, but this one is just too soft.

Faceman · 10-15-2003, 02:57 AM

Okay,
It's an extremely well made spoof. Kudos to who did this because I must say I'm impressed.
Why I'm convinced now?
http://urbanlegends.about.com/b/a/021969.htm lists it as a spoof
AND more importantly
Merrian-Webster (www.m-w.com) does not list "triclavianism" as an existing word.

Firestormalpha · 10-15-2003, 10:47 AM

The sites a spoof? [img]graemlins/lol.gif[/img] I think someone or some group of people had way too much time on their hands.

Spelca · 10-15-2003, 12:52 PM

http://objective.jesussave.us/members.html
"Tim has worked tirelessly as our Treasurer, taking time from his tax practice to aid us. As an accountant, he has to deal daily with the soulless secular world and so he takes great pleasure in putting his knowledge of accountancy to use in the righteous cause of Our Lord. If you ever need your taxes filed, come see Tim. He gives a 5% discount for all Christians and 10% discount for non-Christians willing to convert on the spot."

Ahahahahaha, brilliant!

I LOVE this site!

It's almost better than the Landover Baptist's offer for a free mobile phone if you convert!

"Accept Christ and we'll throw in a mobile phone!"
http://www.landoverbaptist.org/news0102/phoneoffer.html

shadowhound · 10-16-2003, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Zuvio:

Kid: Why does it rain?
Adult: God wants it to rain!
Kid: Why does God want it to rain?
Adult: He works in mysterious ways!
Kid: How do you know that?
Adult: Stop asking all those questions and simply believe in Him!

Kid: Why does it rain?
Me: Because God is crying
Kid: Why is God crying?
Me: Probably because of something you did!

...it's ok, I never plan to be a parent [img]smile.gif[/img]

Cerek the Barbaric · 10-16-2003, 07:49 AM

The site is more than an embarassment to Christianity, it is also a detriment. I'm glad to see that it was exposed as a spoof, but the subtleness of the site had many believing it was a legitimate site and they were upset at the indoctrination of children the site was apparently attempting to accomplish {rightfully so if the site had been for real}.

It is little things like this that just serve to reinforce unflattering stereotypes that some already hold concerning Christians in general. Unfortunately, many wouldn't have taken the time or effort to discover if the site was serious or a spoof...they would have just accepted the subtle message of intolerance and ignorance at face value and been further distrustful of Christians and Christianity.

It's things like this that make me shake my head in frustration when trying to spread the message of Love that Jesus Christ holds for everyone. [img]graemlins/dontknowaboutyou.gif[/img]

Zuvio · 10-16-2003, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by shadowhound:

quote:
Originally posted by Zuvio:

Kid: Why does it rain?
Adult: God wants it to rain!
Kid: Why does God want it to rain?
Adult: He works in mysterious ways!
Kid: How do you know that?
Adult: Stop asking all those questions and simply believe in Him!

Kid: Why does it rain?
Me: Because God is crying
Kid: Why is God crying?
Me: Probably because of something you did!

...it's ok, I never plan to be a parent [img]smile.gif[/img] [/QUOTE]
Some people dont plan on becoming a parent, but still end up as one. Like we said: God works in mysterious ways [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Chewbacca · 10-16-2003, 04:20 PM

So it is a spoof site! I had my suspicions. I definitely had to look close and dig a little to figure it out simply because I have seen other similiar sites that are actually real, though this does rank up there with the most extreme.

10-15-2003, 02:57 AM	#42
Faceman Hathor Join Date: February 18, 2002 Location: Vienna Age: 42 Posts: 2,248	Okay, It's an extremely well made spoof. Kudos to who did this because I must say I'm impressed. Why I'm convinced now? http://urbanlegends.about.com/b/a/021969.htm lists it as a spoof AND more importantly Merrian-Webster (www.m-w.com) does not list "triclavianism" as an existing word. __________________ \"I am forever spellbound by the frailty of life\"<br /><br /> Faceman

10-15-2003, 10:47 AM	#43
Firestormalpha Knight of the Rose Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Coral Springs, Fl USA Age: 40 Posts: 4,454	The sites a spoof? [img]graemlins/lol.gif[/img] I think someone or some group of people had way too much time on their hands. __________________ "When you start with a presupposition, it's hard to arrive at any other conclusion." "We are never to judge a philosophy by its abuse." - Augustine "If you're wondering if God has a sense of humor, consider the platypus." http://www.greaterthings.cbglades.com

10-15-2003, 12:52 PM	#44
Spelca Emerald Dragon Join Date: January 3, 2002 Location: From Slovenia, in Sweden Age: 42 Posts: 931	http://objective.jesussave.us/members.html "Tim has worked tirelessly as our Treasurer, taking time from his tax practice to aid us. As an accountant, he has to deal daily with the soulless secular world and so he takes great pleasure in putting his knowledge of accountancy to use in the righteous cause of Our Lord. If you ever need your taxes filed, come see Tim. He gives a 5% discount for all Christians and 10% discount for non-Christians willing to convert on the spot." Ahahahahaha, brilliant! I LOVE this site! It's almost better than the Landover Baptist's offer for a free mobile phone if you convert! "Accept Christ and we'll throw in a mobile phone!" http://www.landoverbaptist.org/news0102/phoneoffer.html __________________ At one time or another there will be a choice: you or the wall. (J. Winterson)

10-16-2003, 07:49 AM	#46
Cerek the Barbaric Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: North Carolina Age: 61 Posts: 3,257	The site is more than an embarassment to Christianity, it is also a detriment. I'm glad to see that it was exposed as a spoof, but the subtleness of the site had many believing it was a legitimate site and they were upset at the indoctrination of children the site was apparently attempting to accomplish {rightfully so if the site had been for real}. It is little things like this that just serve to reinforce unflattering stereotypes that some already hold concerning Christians in general. Unfortunately, many wouldn't have taken the time or effort to discover if the site was serious or a spoof...they would have just accepted the subtle message of intolerance and ignorance at face value and been further distrustful of Christians and Christianity. It's things like this that make me shake my head in frustration when trying to spread the message of Love that Jesus Christ holds for everyone. [img]graemlins/dontknowaboutyou.gif[/img] __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/cerek/cerektsrsig.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Cerek the Calmth

10-16-2003, 04:20 PM	#48
Chewbacca Zartan Join Date: July 18, 2001 Location: America, On The Beautiful Earth Age: 50 Posts: 5,373	So it is a spoof site! I had my suspicions. I definitely had to look close and dig a little to figure it out simply because I have seen other similiar sites that are actually real, though this does rank up there with the most extreme. __________________ Support Local Music and Record Stores! Got Liberty?

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