Was it something I said?

[Jesus]

Jeesh... some people are so uptight about this religion stuff.

BTW, I'm still... wait, let me check... yup, still dead. :P

Oh, but do not fret...I shall rise on the third day... as usual. <yawn> It's just so repetitive!

[nhiker]

Well what is your point ??? Humor :-\

[SloMoJo]

Don't worry about people being uptight about religion. They always will be.

Just remember that religion is only the means...the vehicle if you will..like a bike. Keep your eyes and mind on the ultimate end, and you will see the wonder in it. The journey is indeed worthwhile, and has little to do with our religious practices. But they can assist us..like crutches or training wheels.

It's like worrying about what kinda bike to ride down an awesome stretch of singletrack overlooking a clear stream. The experience makes it special...not the bike.

Fret not....just get out and live...and get right with your creator yourself.

"Did I just say all that?" ;)

[nhiker]

Jo, I think you have just formed the basis for a new religion
The Zen of mountain biking.

But to get back to what I was asking What was he going on about? I feel like I entered in the middle of a string.

I am however curious as to what he would expect the reaction of the world to be to his satiring Christ on good Friday. Yes there are those of us that would at very least, find it to be in bad taste. That dosn't mean he does not have the right......I believe he has the right to say what ever he wants. But he must also except that We have the right to do the same. You have to except the fact that when you make fun of somebodys basic beliefs they are probably not going to see the humor in it. I would just suggest that you be prepared and accept this.

[Jesus]

Jesus says this:

Yes, Jesus fully realizes that his comments might be considered inflammatory by many; hence, the removal of Jesus' original satirical good friday post by the moderator.

What the sheep do not realize is that Jesus never expected his followers to go off the deep end. Jesus' original message 2000 years or so ago was simple: Love thy neighbor... except Jesus did spake it in Aramaic. Now people are rubbing ashes on their foreheads, performing bizarre coming of age rituals, abstaining from meat on Fridays during the 40 days of observance, seeing effigies of Jesus and Jesus' mother in puddles of vomit, giving alms and tithes to their churches instead of directly to those in need. These are just a few examples. Jesus does not understand why his brothers and sisters feel it necessary to partake in such complex and repetitive routines when all they need to do is live as decent human beings. This is all the Father asks of us. Worship based on love of one another has turned mostly into divisive competition between sects of children all believing they have the inside track to salvation.

Jesus' Easter message to his children is this: forget about your allegiances to contrived rituals and false beliefs created by religious beaurocrocies intent on protecting their heirarcical status'. Live life well, respect thy neighbor, help one another, and leave Jesus' posts intact!

Now Jesus must get ready for tomorrow. Gotta clean the cave. Expecting lots of company for the big rising. ::)

[SloMoJo]

I'm going out on a limb, but I think this mere plea for help belongs to Mr. Cheezewizz.

[johnbryanpeters]

Another troll heard from, methinks.

[Mr_Cheeze]

I'm going out on a limb, but I think this mere plea for help belongs to Mr. Cheezewizz.


Um... yea, wrong limb, buddy. Why, because Mr. Cheeze oftem speaks in the third person also?

Besides, Mr. Cheeze pretty much hates his neighbors... and religion period. Mr. Cheeze would appreciate it if you left him out of it.

[knucklebuste]

Yo JC. Whaaaaaaaaaattttttttttttttttsssssssssssssuuuuuuuuu uuuuppppppppppppppppppp?

Dud, I'm fastin bro, you leme know when I can eat. Aight? Knuckle

[SloMoJo]

Mr Cheeze...
If not you, then please accept my humble apology.
No harm meant buddy.
I owe you a beer.
-Slo

[EVIL BOTA]

I myself am a nonbeliever. I have nothing against the people who do . I think the concept is great ,but none the less not very realistic. my 2 cents! Kinda changed the subject a little sorry!