> In light of the many jokes we send to one another for a laugh, this is a little different: This is not intended to be a joke, it's not funny, it's intended to get you thinking. > > > Billy Graham's daughter was interviewed on the Early Show and Jane Clayson asked her "How could God let something like this happen?" (regarding the attacks on Sept. 11). > > > Anne Graham gave an extremely profound and insightful response. She said "I believe God is deeply saddened by this, just as we are, but for years we've been telling God to get out of our schools, to get out of our government and to get out of our lives." > > > "And being the gentleman He is, I believe He has calmly backed out. How can we expect God to give us His blessing and His protection if we demand He leave us alone?" > > > "In light of recent events...terrorists attack, school shootings, etc. I think it started when Madeleine Murray O'Hare (she was murdered, her body found recently) complained she didn't want prayer in our schools, and we said OK." > > > "Then someone said you better not read the Bible in school ... the Bible says thou shalt not kill, thou shalt not steal, and love your neighbor as yourself. And we said OK." > > > "Then Dr. Benjamin Spock said we shouldn't spank our children when they misbehave because their little personalities would be warped and we might damage their self-esteem (Dr. Spock's son committed suicide)." > > "We said an expert should know what he's talking about. And we said OK." > > > "Now we're asking ourselves why our children have no conscience, why they don't know right from wrong, and why it doesn't bother them to kill strangers, their classmates, and themselves." > > > "Probably, if we think about it long and hard enough, we can figure it out. I think it has a great deal to do with "WE REAP WHAT WE SOW." > > > Funny how simple it is for people to trash God and then wonder why the world's going to hell. Funny how we believe what the newspapers say, but question what the Bible says. > > > Funny how you can send 'jokes' through e-mail and they spread like wildfire but when you start sending messages regarding the Lord, people think twice about sharing. > > > Funny how lewd, crude, vulgar and obscene articles pass freely through cyberspace, but public discussion of God is suppressed in the school and workplace. > > > Are you laughing?
Yeah, that pretty much explains this thread. Sorry, I don't find this offensive or anything (that being said, yes I'm Jewish), but why do I feel like I'm someone being forced into their religion because of missionaries??? Also, the second I saw the words: Billy Graham, I knew this thread was going to hell (no pun intended). Oh, I think this belongs in the Debate/Discussion thread as well.
Why do Christians think God is so freaking mean? I could punch my mother in the face (shudder), and she'd forgive me and still love me unconditionally. Don't you think God is at least that loving?
no one is forcing you into religion... you know what... sometimes we shouldnt care about religion.. is cool that you are jewish... i have nothing against that... but why should we have a religion when we know God is true... me loving god is all i want...
Actually, yes, I am, at that sentence above. I too have my doubts about the biases and tendencies of the media, but comparing it to the Bible as a source of proven accuracy? Hmmmm....Stick to the blind faith argument, I say. It seems to work better for me.
I'm definitely laughing. So what's the explanation for the Crusades, the Plaque, slavery, the Kennedy assasination etc.? Can we blame those on God? That sounds like a fair trade there.
This story is a fake (mostly) - read codell's link above Also, don't go around believing (and spreading) every stupid email hoax you find. .... and especially don't litter bbs's with this junk. -- droxford
Religion is underrated. I personally am not a religious guy. I have never gone to church other than for weddings or funerals. Heck, I have never even been baptised. However, I feel that the underlying messages behind most organized religions are good things and are worth adopting as a personal philosophy. Even if you don't believe in god, the whole idea of doing unto others and being caring, sharing and loving is an admirable goal.
MAN... this is to make you think.. i dont care about the story behind it.. obviously you didnt get it.. its the message behind it... I MEAN I CAN CARE LESS ABOUT THE STORY... THATS NOT THE POINT... its the message.... i dont care about the stupid link..
If you punched your mom in the face I would kick your ass. And if I punched my mom in the face my mom would shoot me with her .38 She didn't read the Spock book.
Big man, PIG MAN... ha ha charade you are. You well heeled big wheel, ha ha charade you are. And when your hand is on your heart, You're nearly a good laugh, Almost a joker, With your head down in the pig bin, Saying "Keep on digging." Pig stain on your fat chin. What do you hope to find. When you're down in the pig mine. You're nearly a laugh, You're nearly a laugh But you're really a cry. Thats what your post makes me think about. I think I will go listen to some more Pink Floyd tonight, its been too long.
She's as big a moron as her old man. Whether she said it or not, the story is consistent with what Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson said along the same lines.
ehhh.. its cool.. you act like im trying to tell you to do stuff.... SERIOUSLY... if most yall think its stupid then why are you commenting... EVEN IF IT IS TO INSULT ME... why do yall post back?... hahaha.. im hearing a flame already
