The Sphere
General Garbage => Tropical Paradise of Hard Shelled Fruits => Topic started by: Fiero on Jun 10, 2011, 10:34:29 PM
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WTF Texas? (and other associated states and cities)
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I thought Christmas was Jesus Day. Or Easter, for that matter. Fuck, how many does one guy need?
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What does this even celebrate? It's not his birth, death or rebirth so what's left? That time he flipped a table?
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I always thought Sunday was Jesus Day.
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No shit. All these religious zealots can go straight to the hell in which they so fervently believe.
Hey, guess what? Today is Patrick Stewart Day. Why? Because I said so.
(http://i51.tinypic.com/2zfiusz.jpg)
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I always thought Sunday was Jesus Day.
Me too
What do they celebrate then? I dont get it
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What does this even celebrate? It's not his birth, death or rebirth so what's left? That time he flipped a table?
And Lo, he spake unto them "You know da party gettin crunk when da baby gettin drunk!", and flipped the table of Ysmatha over... -Corinthians 17:31
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http://www.nytimes.com/2000/08/06/us/2000-campaign-religion-issue-bush-s-jesus-day-called-insensitive-violation-first.html
THE 2000 CAMPAIGN: THE RELIGION ISSUE; Bush's Jesus Day Is Called Insensitive and a Violation of the First Amendment
By LAURIE GOODSTEIN
Published: August 06, 2000
Four months ago in Texas, Gov. George W. Bush signed a proclamation declaring June 10 to be Jesus Day, and urging all Texans to ''follow Christ's example by performing good works in their communities and neighborhoods.''
The proclamation received little attention, except for some gratitude from a Christian group that had asked many governors to issue proclamations supporting its annual day of charity, prayer and parades in Jesus' name.
Now what seemed purely ceremonial has turned into a controversy for Governor Bush. As word of Texas' Jesus Day has spread, the Republican presidential nominee has come under criticism for insensitivity to people of non-Christian faiths and a disregard for the First Amendment.
''The assumption is that Christianity is the norm for America,'' said Phil Baum, executive director of the American Jewish Congress, ''and that Jews and other minorities are here essentially as guests at the sufferance of our hosts, in a secondary position, which is an uncomfortable situation to be in.''
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No shit. All these religious zealots can go straight to the hell in which they so fervently believe.
Hey, guess what? Today is Patrick Stewart Day. Why? Because I said so.
(http://i51.tinypic.com/2zfiusz.jpg)
PSD is the one for me.
http://www.nytimes.com/2000/08/06/us/2000-campaign-religion-issue-bush-s-jesus-day-called-insensitive-violation-first.html
THE 2000 CAMPAIGN: THE RELIGION ISSUE; Bush's Jesus Day Is Called Insensitive and a Violation of the First Amendment
By LAURIE GOODSTEIN
Published: August 06, 2000
Four months ago in Texas, Gov. George W. Bush signed a proclamation declaring June 10 to be Jesus Day, and urging all Texans to ''follow Christ's example by performing good works in their communities and neighborhoods.''
The proclamation received little attention, except for some gratitude from a Christian group that had asked many governors to issue proclamations supporting its annual day of charity, prayer and parades in Jesus' name.
Now what seemed purely ceremonial has turned into a controversy for Governor Bush. As word of Texas' Jesus Day has spread, the Republican presidential nominee has come under criticism for insensitivity to people of non-Christian faiths and a disregard for the First Amendment.
''The assumption is that Christianity is the norm for America,'' said Phil Baum, executive director of the American Jewish Congress, ''and that Jews and other minorities are here essentially as guests at the sufferance of our hosts, in a secondary position, which is an uncomfortable situation to be in.''
No one ever seems to mention the fact that other states and cities did it, too.
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Christians ruin everything, for everyone, always.
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Christians ruin everything, for everyone, always.
Definitely. Saturnalia was way cooler than Christmas.
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I consider myself Christian (IE: Following the teachings of Jesus. Me and actual organized religion don't really agree) and I haven't ruined anything for anyone. Well...not with my beliefs anyway. But I'm a Live and Let Live kinda guy.
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Bah. That's like saying everyone who tries to live as a good person is Christian. I say leave religion out of it. Jesus wasn't the first guy to come up with the idea, he just patented it.
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"Organized religion" is repetitious repetition. If it's not organized, it's not a religion. And if one's beliefs aren't organized, it makes even less sense and is basically worthless.
Here's a pesky Christian, ruining the thread for everybody!
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Go back to Galilee!
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No one ever seems to mention the fact that other states and cities did it, too.
Why would I mention it? This is the Texas June 10th Jebus Day, biatch. *flashes Jesus gang sign*
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Yeah, that same year a bunch of other states were doing it, but only Texas got notice.
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Edit: Fuck it...not worth it.
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Edit: Fuck it...not worth it.
I feel ripped off now.
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Don't...it wasn't that great and not worth the debate fight that would have followed.
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Oh snap, y'alls! Rama just turned the other cheek and shit! Daaaaaayum!
He really is Christian.
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:vaderno:
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Despite that...I'll still choke a bitch Vader style. Even one that is with child.
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Oh right someone mentioned Patrick Stewart Day well... yesterday was actually Captain Picard Day...
http://powet.tv/powetblog/2007/06/16/captain-picard-day/
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Ha! I saw that and thought, "Fuck! I just missed it!"
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That's okay...every day could be Patrick Stewart Day.
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Ha! I saw that and thought, "Fuck! I just missed it!"
:goddammit:
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???
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Probably mad she missed it, or not. Whatever.
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:raiseeyebrow:
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:joe:
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:fingershake:
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Don't you raise your eyebrow at me Mister.