Locke, are you saying that JKR is not Christian? I thought that it was one of the questions posed to her in an early interview and that she answered that she was.

While researching to find out the answer to the question that I just posed to Locke, I found this interesting article:
http://tmatt.gospelcom.net/column/2003/06/18/

I'm not quite sure I know what his position on the subject is. Is he Pro, Con, or indifferent?


Sev, here's a book that you "little" friend might want to look at:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0312308698/ref=nosim/mysterykids-20


Okay, I'm really confused about this next link:
http://www.landoverbaptist.org/news1002/bookburning.html

Is it a joke site? At first I thought it was serious, but after looking around, now I'm not sure. Look at the ad at the very bottom. A WWJD "thong"? The real-estate ad, the "... hate you" ad...



Dad-Eye,

Have you explored that last link's site at all? I think it was a parody of the entire fundamental Baptist religion. I know you guessed it was a joke on the religion post, but if you go through the entire site, it's hilarious because of how clear it gets that it is "seriously" trying to make a joke in such a subtle way that people like Jerry Farwell probably wouldn't get it. Take the home site. You get a link to how Jesus hated mother's day as a pagan concept...while off to the side, there's an add that says "Accept Jesus and win a Playstation 2!" It's hateful at times, but it's fairly clear that it's a joke if you're willing to search for it. They just do a good job at taking a southern baptist point of view and then making it only slightly more absurd.

Just to give you an example, here's an except from their page about women:

WOMEN HAVE NO SOULS
Landover Baptist Creation Scientist, Dr. Fred Neiman, announced findings related to his research into the female soul early this week. "The absence of either salvation or condemnation for women finds extensive support in the Word of God." He reported. "Jesus said that the sole reason God created women in the first place was to provide company and service to men (1 Corinthians 11:9), God determined that men would be lonely living alone, so he created women purely to keep men company and serve their needs (Genesis 2:18-22). Women are therefore completely subordinate to men (1 Corinthians 11:3). It stands to reason, though, that once men enter the Kingdom of Heaven, they will be one with God, and will no longer be lonely and in need of mortal companionship. Thus, the reason behind having women will no longer exist. Women, like the members of the animal kingdom, will fall by the wayside."
Dr. Neiman went on to say that, "once men reunite with their maker, they will no longer be burdened with the care of women. After all, women were inferior creations from the start. Women are fond of self-indulgence (Isaiah 32:9-11). They are silly and easily led into error (2 Timothy 3:6). They are subtle and deceitful (Proverbs 7:10; Ecclesiastes 7:26). They are zealous in promoting superstition and idolatry (Jeremiah 7:18; Ezekiel 13:17, 23). And they are active in instigating to iniquity (Numbers 31:15-16; 1 Kings 21:25; Nehemiah 13:26). It was the inherent weakness of women that led them to be deceived by Satan (Genesis 3:1-6; 2 Corinthians 11:3; 1 Timothy 2:14). Consequently, women were cursed from the start (Genesis 3:16). There is simply no room in heaven for such flawed and inadequate beings."

Pastor Deacon Fred warned the congregation that there was no reason to be alarmed. "Dr. Neiman's conclusions still need to be formalized," he assured. "I am certain that our team of religious experts will find some way around these Scriptures." Some of the women present were visibly shaken by the report. A teary eyed Sister Taffy Crockett said through choked sobs, "I've heard of colored women not having souls... but me? NO! This is outrageous!"

Head Pastor, Rev. Ebeneezer Smith, had some comforting words for the ladies of Landover. "I personally want to assure all female members of this church that until we examine Dr. Neiman's research to our complete satisfaction, consider yourselves saved."

So - this is where my reply went. It got made into its own thread... weird.

I went about 2 links deep into each of those and thought they were jokes, but yet again, I've heard of zealots that are really this bad and this stupid. The sites were so cleverly designed that I thought they were for real. Thanks for helping to confirm that they are in fact, satire.

That's funny, the article about women having no souls. I guess this article finally proves what I knew all along about women. Every one of those attributes describe nearly all the women that I know.... Unfortunately, it also describes most men that I know too.... all except ME, of course.



Dad-Eye,

In keeping with the decision regarding Locke, this post is edited.

 

 

Me too! In fact, I just made your fingers move to type your last message.


Dad-Eye,

Ok... now I'm curious...

I knew that the link was a joke because of the weird ads and the Registered Trademark symbol after Christians.

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Miriam G.

"Sometimes I think I'm the stupidest person in the world but then I remember George Bush and I feel better."

I found a link on this page. It's kinda funny in a sick way:

http://www.landoverbaptist.org/news0900/sync.html

And why the heck are they calling N'Sync a punk rock band?

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Miriam G.

"Sometimes I think I'm the stupidest person in the world but then I remember George Bush and I feel better."

I was upset that it was a joke. I really wish I could tell a church I was converting and receive a free PS 2. Of course, I already own one, but I could trade it in for an X-Box. I could lie with a straight face if it means I can further my amusement!

This is in reference to an ad on that link that says: "Convert to Christ and receive a PS2!