Is it brainwashing, or just the Way?

Sundae · 06-27-2008, 06:41 PM

When I was cleaning the other day I had MTV on. Background blah. I sat down for a breather and there was an American girl on it (some kind of reality show?) in Sydney. She was crying because she had almost gone to Sydney's - famous - Mardi Gras. Then she heard some Christian buskers and was disgusted in herself. She nearly went to a party thrown by gays. She nearly supported a gay evening. She knew that if you supported these people it just encouraged them. She couldn't believe she had behaved like that - it wasn't her, it wasn't how she saw herself.

I watched a bit because I was puzzled - she talking about promoting being gay and I thought perhaps she was part of an advertising firm at first.

It shows if you teach your children that people outside your mindset are just wrong, they can make fools of themselves on television years later and halfway around the world.

Oddly, my nephew is a West Ham fan like all the men in our family. My niece is a Chelsea fan. Lord help us when she really starts acting out!

Troubleshooter · 06-27-2008, 07:12 PM

It's been a while since I've posted here but here we go.

I don't know if these have been posted here or not, but enjoy.

TedHaggards gets over Teh Gay

Pastor: Haggard has left 'restoration program'

By COLLEEN SLEVIN – 4 days ago

DENVER (AP) — The evangelist forced out of his job after being caught up in a sex scandal involving a male prostitute has left a "spiritual restoration program" and no longer has any ties to the megachurch he founded, the congregation's new pastor said Sunday.

...snip...

Preaching from behind the trigger...

Marine removed from duty over Bible coin reports

BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- A U.S. Marine in Iraq has been removed from duty amid complaints that he was handing out coins with Bible verses at an American checkpoint, the military said Thursday.

A military spokesman said Iraqis in Falluja complained that the Marine was giving the coins, which were printed in Arabic, to people at an entry control point in Falluja.

U.S. military regulations prohibit religious proselytizing.

...snip...

Oh, and it's brainwashing.

lookout123 · 06-30-2008, 02:25 PM

I am a born and bred Chicago Bears fan. LL decided he was a Redskins fan.

I am a diehard Arsenal supporter. LL is a Manchester United fan.

I support the Diamondbacks. LL likes the Cubs.

I historically support the Bulls. LL likes the Suns.

I mildly support the Blackhawks. LL is a Coyotes fan.

I cheered for Spain all the way through the Euros... LL cheered for Germany.

Whatcha gonna do?

06-27-2008, 06:41 PM	#1
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	When I was cleaning the other day I had MTV on. Background blah. I sat down for a breather and there was an American girl on it (some kind of reality show?) in Sydney. She was crying because she had almost gone to Sydney's - famous - Mardi Gras. Then she heard some Christian buskers and was disgusted in herself. She nearly went to a party thrown by gays. She nearly supported a gay evening. She knew that if you supported these people it just encouraged them. She couldn't believe she had behaved like that - it wasn't her, it wasn't how she saw herself. I watched a bit because I was puzzled - she talking about promoting being gay and I thought perhaps she was part of an advertising firm at first. It shows if you teach your children that people outside your mindset are just wrong, they can make fools of themselves on television years later and halfway around the world. Oddly, my nephew is a West Ham fan like all the men in our family. My niece is a Chelsea fan. Lord help us when she really starts acting out! __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

06-27-2008, 07:12 PM	#2
Troubleshooter The urban Jane Goodall Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 3,012	It's been a while since I've posted here but here we go. I don't know if these have been posted here or not, but enjoy. TedHaggards gets over Teh Gay Pastor: Haggard has left 'restoration program' By COLLEEN SLEVIN – 4 days ago DENVER (AP) — The evangelist forced out of his job after being caught up in a sex scandal involving a male prostitute has left a "spiritual restoration program" and no longer has any ties to the megachurch he founded, the congregation's new pastor said Sunday. ...snip... Preaching from behind the trigger... Marine removed from duty over Bible coin reports BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- A U.S. Marine in Iraq has been removed from duty amid complaints that he was handing out coins with Bible verses at an American checkpoint, the military said Thursday. A military spokesman said Iraqis in Falluja complained that the Marine was giving the coins, which were printed in Arabic, to people at an entry control point in Falluja. U.S. military regulations prohibit religious proselytizing. ...snip... Oh, and it's brainwashing. __________________ I have gained this from philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law. - Aristotle

06-30-2008, 02:25 PM	#3
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	I am a born and bred Chicago Bears fan. LL decided he was a Redskins fan. I am a diehard Arsenal supporter. LL is a Manchester United fan. I support the Diamondbacks. LL likes the Cubs. I historically support the Bulls. LL likes the Suns. I mildly support the Blackhawks. LL is a Coyotes fan. I cheered for Spain all the way through the Euros... LL cheered for Germany. Whatcha gonna do? __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

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