Author Topic: Jesus Day (Read 12586 times)

Fiero · « **on:** Jun 10, 2011, 10:34:29 PM »

WTF Texas? (and other associated states and cities)

joe · « **Reply #1 on:** Jun 11, 2011, 01:55:45 AM »

I thought Christmas was Jesus Day. Or Easter, for that matter. Fuck, how many does one guy need?

Chopper Face 69 · « **Reply #2 on:** Jun 11, 2011, 09:36:58 AM »

What does this even celebrate? It's not his birth, death or rebirth so what's left? That time he flipped a table?

Rodent of Unusual Size · « **Reply #3 on:** Jun 11, 2011, 11:19:36 AM »

I always thought Sunday was Jesus Day.

joe · « **Reply #4 on:** Jun 11, 2011, 12:54:42 PM »

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.

Faye Valentine · « **Reply #5 on:** Jun 11, 2011, 08:19:05 PM »

Quote from: Rodent of Unusual Size on Jun 11, 2011, 11:19:36 AM

I always thought Sunday was Jesus Day.

Me too

What do they celebrate then? I dont get it

IDE · « **Reply #6 on:** Jun 12, 2011, 01:34:52 AM »

Quote from: aDam on Jun 11, 2011, 09:36:58 AM

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

B E C K · « **Reply #7 on:** Jun 13, 2011, 07:32:37 PM »

http://www.nytimes.com/2000/08/06/us/2000-campaign-religion-issue-bush-s-jesus-day-called-insensitive-violation-first.html

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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.''

Fiero · « **Reply #8 on:** Jun 13, 2011, 08:47:32 PM »

Quote from: joerammstein on Jun 11, 2011, 12:54:42 PM

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.

PSD is the one for me.

Quote from: B E C K on Jun 13, 2011, 07:32:37 PM

http://www.nytimes.com/2000/08/06/us/2000-campaign-religion-issue-bush-s-jesus-day-called-insensitive-violation-first.html

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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.

joe · « **Reply #9 on:** Jun 13, 2011, 10:33:46 PM »

Christians ruin everything, for everyone, always.

Fiero · « **Reply #10 on:** Jun 14, 2011, 04:21:01 AM »

Quote from: joerammstein on Jun 13, 2011, 10:33:46 PM

Christians ruin everything, for everyone, always.

Definitely. Saturnalia was way cooler than Christmas.

Rama · « **Reply #11 on:** Jun 14, 2011, 12:11:52 PM »

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.

joe · « **Reply #12 on:** Jun 14, 2011, 12:29:21 PM »

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.

Rodent of Unusual Size · « **Reply #13 on:** Jun 14, 2011, 09:23:19 PM »

"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!

Fiero · « **Reply #14 on:** Jun 14, 2011, 09:40:21 PM »

Go back to Galilee!

B E C K · « **Reply #15 on:** Jun 14, 2011, 11:05:39 PM »

Quote from: Fiero on Jun 13, 2011, 08:47:32 PM

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*

Fiero · « **Reply #16 on:** Jun 15, 2011, 01:17:51 AM »

Yeah, that same year a bunch of other states were doing it, but only Texas got notice.

Rama · « **Reply #17 on:** Jun 15, 2011, 01:21:40 AM »

Edit: Fuck it...not worth it.

B E C K · « **Reply #18 on:** Jun 15, 2011, 08:20:12 PM »

Quote from: Rama on Jun 15, 2011, 01:21:40 AM

Edit: Fuck it...not worth it.

I feel ripped off now.

Rama · « **Reply #19 on:** Jun 16, 2011, 01:01:49 AM »

Don't...it wasn't that great and not worth the debate fight that would have followed.

joe · « **Reply #20 on:** Jun 16, 2011, 03:54:01 AM »

Oh snap, y'alls! Rama just turned the other cheek and shit! Daaaaaayum!

He really is Christian.

B E C K · « **Reply #21 on:** Jun 16, 2011, 10:30:21 PM »

Rama · « **Reply #22 on:** Jun 17, 2011, 12:37:49 AM »

Despite that...I'll still choke a bitch Vader style. Even one that is with child.

Chopper Face 69 · « **Reply #23 on:** Jun 17, 2011, 07:25:26 AM »

Oh right someone mentioned Patrick Stewart Day well... yesterday was actually Captain Picard Day...

http://powet.tv/powetblog/2007/06/16/captain-picard-day/

joe · « **Reply #24 on:** Jun 17, 2011, 01:27:38 PM »

Ha! I saw that and thought, "Fuck! I just missed it!"

Rodent of Unusual Size · « **Reply #25 on:** Jun 17, 2011, 05:02:09 PM »

That's okay...every day could be Patrick Stewart Day.

B E C K · « **Reply #26 on:** Jun 17, 2011, 09:53:32 PM »

Quote from: joerammstein on Jun 17, 2011, 01:27:38 PM

Ha! I saw that and thought, "Fuck! I just missed it!"

joe · « **Reply #27 on:** Jun 19, 2011, 01:38:00 AM »

Rama · « **Reply #28 on:** Jun 19, 2011, 02:14:44 AM »

Probably mad she missed it, or not. Whatever.

joe · « **Reply #29 on:** Jun 19, 2011, 01:25:41 PM »