Jesus Week

[MrFun]

Re: Re: Jesus Week

Originally posted by JohnT


This description, that of "society shutting down for five days", is not apt of America. Why is it, then, that we're the ones accused of being a "theocracy"?

Because compared to other Western countries, we still have an irrational, sectarian hangup about sex and sexuality.

[JohnT]

So?

That's an effect of our Christian heritage, not Christianity itself.

[JohnT]

Originally posted by germanos


exactly. Where are you pulling that sh!t from?

I'm not "pulling" shit from anywhere. I'm responding to this section of the OP:

Society shuts down for five days.

Perhaps he's wildly exaggerating and thinks that a 12:00am bar closing time on Saturday night is a sign of "society shutting down for five days". Regardless, I don't know exactly what happens in Gangerolf-land, but nobody here in America would even think to describe Easter as the time that "society shuts down for five days." Hence the statement/question.

[Winston]

Society does indeed "shut down" during Easter in Scandinavia. Thursday, Friday, Sunday and Monday are all official holidays here.

As for Monday, "2nd day of Easter", Christ appeared before the disciples on that day (they had found the tomb empty the day before), and declared that he was the ruler of all things heavenly and earthly.

Someone mentioned "unions negotiating extra holidays a long time ago". That sounds like an urban legend. At least it's not accurate for the way it has evolved here. Those "extra" days at Easter, Pentecost and Christmas are an integral part of Christian tradition here.

And about the Christmas tree being an ancient tradition, it's not actually. Not the way it's practiced by placing the tree inside and decorating it. That custom arose in Germany in the mid-19th century and spread from there.

[MrFun]

Originally posted by JohnT
So?

That's an effect of our Christian heritage, not Christianity itself.

Well, the other Western countries that have stronger equal rights for its citizens have a history of Chirstian heritage. There is something that has caused United States to lag behind some other Western countries in the principle of equal rights.

[TCO]

Originally posted by MrFun
Last Thursday, I went to a seder ceremony involving "wine," the breaking of bread (matzot), washing of feet, and prayers/recitations.

We celebrated this at our local gay community church (Metropolitan Community Church) It was a meaningful ceremony -- I was glad I went.

You're gay! They have gay churches? WHat will they think of next?

[Wiglaf]

Originally posted by MrFun


We celebrated this at our local gay community church (Metropolitan Community Church) It was a meaningful ceremony -- I was glad I went.

gay churches?

also, just because you are flamboyant and godless does not mean this country has a sexual hangup. try to see the benefit in not legalizing polygamy and homosexual marriage.

[Elok]

Originally posted by Wiglaf


gay churches?

also, just because you are flamboyant and godless does not mean this country has a sexual hangup. try to see the benefit in not legalizing polygamy and homosexual marriage.

This would be less of a crap troll if MrFun weren't on record opposing polygamy in a currently active thread. As it is, you get a 2 for lack of effort.

[Wiglaf]

Originally posted by Elok


This would be less of a crap troll if MrFun weren't on record opposing polygamy in a currently active thread. As it is, you get a 2 for lack of effort.

he claimed that women in such relationships were abused/maltreated .... I doubt he knows anyone in such a relationship ... nor does his assertion have any factual basis


equal rights for all....or at least, for homosexuals.

[Winston]

Shut up. Or start a new thread.

[alva]

Re: Re: Jesus Week

Originally posted by JohnT


This description, that of "society shutting down for five days", is not apt of America. Why is it, then, that we're the ones accused of being a "theocracy"?

Cuz you guys take the weird ****, we the good stuff.

Holidays.

[Jaguar]

I contend that everything that pertains to Jesus

1. Is creepy
2. Does not make any sense

And not in any sort of "zomfg teenager just realized that religion is an easy target for criticism" sort of way. A religion that asserts the existence of a God, and little more, isn't stupid. Something convoluted like the Gospel is.

[alva]

So...MrFun = Jezus??!!

[DaShi]

Originally posted by Jaguar
I contend that everything that pertains to Jesus

1. Is creepy
2. Does not make any sense

And not in any sort of "zomfg teenager just realized that religion is an easy target for criticism" sort of way. A religion that asserts the existence of a God, and little more, isn't stupid. Something convoluted like the Gospel is.

[MrFun]

Originally posted by Wiglaf


gay churches?

also, just because you are flamboyant and godless does not mean this country has a sexual hangup. try to see the benefit in not legalizing polygamy and homosexual marriage.

First of all, gay COMMUNITY churches, as a norm, are not exclusively for gays and lesbians -- they welcome straight people who are supportive (friends and family of gays and lesbians). Wanted to make sure that an idiot like you at least understands that.

Secondly, I am not flamboyant.

And third, after reading my post about my attending a local church, I fail to see how you can claim I do not believe in God.