Is it brainwashing, or just the Way? - Page 2

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.

DanaC · 06-29-2008, 06:43 AM

We are at our heart tribal creatures. Part of a parents job is to inculcate their child into the culture in which they live.

Sports teams are a nice, safe, minimised example of that tribal tendency.

xoxoxoBruce · 06-29-2008, 10:40 AM

Right, Dana. Parents feed 'em and teach 'em to survive. One of the most important survival tips is, Don't piss off your tribe.

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?

classicman · 06-30-2008, 08:27 PM

Have another - duh!

xoxoxoBruce · 06-30-2008, 10:37 PM

Much better to have a friend to watch the games with, that's rooting for the other side. Make for much ribbing.

That's what you get for raising a free thinker.

lookout123 · 07-01-2008, 12:01 AM

Quote:

That's what you get for raising a psychotically competitive child.

fixed.

xoxoxoBruce · 07-01-2008, 12:43 AM

Oh well, as long as he grows up to support you in a manner you'd like to become accustomed to.

Undertoad · 07-01-2008, 07:09 AM

Say, l123, you like women, don't cha?

lookout123 · 07-01-2008, 01:04 PM

all shapes, sizes, flavors, and textures my friend. hey, so does lil lookout! we DO agree on something.

06-27-2008, 07:12 PM	#16
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

06-29-2008, 10:40 AM	#18
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Right, Dana. Parents feed 'em and teach 'em to survive. One of the most important survival tips is, Don't piss off your tribe. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

06-30-2008, 02:25 PM	#19
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

06-30-2008, 08:27 PM	#20
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Have another - duh! __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

06-30-2008, 10:37 PM	#21
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Much better to have a friend to watch the games with, that's rooting for the other side. Make for much ribbing. That's what you get for raising a free thinker. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

06-29-2008, 06:43 AM	#17
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	We are at our heart tribal creatures. Part of a parents job is to inculcate their child into the culture in which they live. Sports teams are a nice, safe, minimised example of that tribal tendency.

07-01-2008, 12:43 AM	#23
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Oh well, as long as he grows up to support you in a manner you'd like to become accustomed to. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

07-01-2008, 07:09 AM	#24
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Say, l123, you like women, don't cha?

07-01-2008, 01:04 PM	#25
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	all shapes, sizes, flavors, and textures my friend. hey, so does lil lookout! we DO agree on something. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

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