Big Gay Al episode

i agree, this episode is their 2nd best so far. behind the alien anal probe ep. kickass!

but really, is richard johnson your real name? what's your middle name? peter or rodney? (har har har.. i slay me!)

big straight don

[email] (Richard Johnson) wrote:

I was highly offended by their use of a Jesus representation! I have already received two calls from friends in organizations which fight this sort of sacrilege. I hope you sick people tape the shows that are on now, because they won't be for long! There are a million topics that are suitable for humor - however dumb that humor is - so there is absolutely no reason to use the Son of God as a target!!!!!!

In article , Edwina Roberts says...

Jeez...really... I mean, the son of god according to who...you??? Religion should definitely be a prime target for this show's humor. If you can't have fun with something as silly and trivial as religion, then why make the show at all.

Did you ever see the Spirit of Christmas? In it, Jesus fights Santa Claus, throwing lasers and such, spouting out such holy phrases as Fu*kin Pussy!!! Does THAT offend you? Whether you believe in those ancient myths that say Jesus is the son of god or not, one fact remains true. He is a well known figure in Pop Culture and history. He is a celebrity. With that being true, he's open to all forms of hatred and playful satire.

They made fun of Hugh Grant...is that any different??? Jesus is just a name. A nice guy that once lived on Earth. They didn't demean him in any way, so there's no harm done. I'm sure there are many worse sacriledges occuring for you and your little organization to stop.

I, personally, love satire. Especially when it tackles something that's taken so seriously.

Jesus is just another good guy whose message got lost in the history books.

I've read the Bible. Jesus was a funny guy. Often used puns and irony. I'm sure your saviour would not care that Trey Parker and Matt Stone are making a comedy central cartoon featuring him. He'd probably love it.

I read a bumper sticker today that read "I am God, Jesus is my bitch". Maybe you should set fire to the company that made it. When will you people stop. If you don't like something and it offends you, don't watch it. Just say that it's in bad taste and you don't enjoy it's brand of humor. Some people are not as close-minded as you and love a good laugh.

My..."To Sense"

Mike

[email] (Michael Babitsky) wrote:

I forgive you and will pray for your lost soul.

God Bless, Edwina

In article , Edwina Roberts says...

And I, yours.

Though prayer would be useless. You're on your path. I will NOT demean you're conceptions. Nothing I can say, can make you open your eyes. And frankly, I could care less. I'm a thinker. However, I don't wish to argue with you. You are confused enough.

This is not a religious newsgroup. I said my piece. The Current Films newsgroup has had an atheist thread going on for about 2 months. It all started from Contact.

Remember, this is a South Park newgroup, guys...

Mike

[email] (Michael Babitsky) wrote:

And South Park is sacriligeous. And it will be stopped. And I posted to warn you that public opinion will be the cause of its demise.

In article , Edwina Roberts says...

Damnit, o.k. here i go.

Well, the majority of people either love it, or think it's immature. I say...both. Sacrilegious.. Hehehehe.

Why, in (fill in the blank)'s name, do you get offended by this show. C'mon. Do you feel you're sticking up for Jesus? Do you feel you have to??? Keeping his name sacred while a vile Comedy Central cartoon gets the funeral it deserves??? Why must you take it so seriously? Your intolerance disgusts me. Your almighty crusade against a 30 min. cartoon is supposed to prove your faith. Brownie points, perhaps? All you're doing is making many people suffer for your beliefs. Sound familiar. People love this show. You're trying to deprive them of a show they love. Why??? Because you'll fell better??? Sense of Humor and religion don't mix??? Tell me why.

Well, your faith must be pretty weak, if you can't even handle your saviour taking some criticism.

And your pseudo-blissful blessing for me irks me beyond belief. But, whatever.

Thanks anyway. I could always use an extra blessing.

Damn, if there is, by some miracle, an actual Christian Heaven and it's filled with people like you, I'd rather go to your Hell. At least there, they'll be some people willing to think for themselves and not blindly regurgitate the teachings of their parents.

Whew....sorry about that.

Also, you spelled sacrilegious wrong. If you're going to use that word as a shield in every post, you should learn how to spell it.

Darnit, I'm hyped up now.

Mike

[email] (Michael Babitsky) wrote:

Yes, there you went. Next time it might be to Hell. Take care, Michael, I hope things work out for you. Watch your show, and defend it as if it were somehow worthy of the pain it causes others.

God Bless, Edwina

In article , Edwina Roberts says...

Uh oh!!!!!! Next time!?! I thought my intelligent posts would have been more than enough to send me to Hell. Wait.... Your Hell or mine? You seem to think everyone in the world is Christian. If I don't believe in your Hell, then there's no possible way I can go there is there. Woo hoo!

You prayed for my soul, I pray for your lost sense of humor. Nice talking to you Edwina. I hope you enjoyed, at least some of, my ranting. I'm not Christian, but I know many many hard core Chistians who would be repulsed to have you representing them.

I'm not Islamic, but I'm guessing that you're probably going to their Hell. See how fun religion can be...

I dunno, maybe it's the fact that the show didn't actually make fun of Jesus...

Why must you take away my cartoons, simply because you don't fancy it.

Stay along your path. I hope you find happiness.

Mike

If Michael were to go to hell, who'd keep you company?

Besides that, if it causes you so much pain, why do you watch it? If you don't watch it, then it shouldn't bother you. It's about time you started worrying about yourself and quit trying to live everyone else's life for them or at least let people make their own decisions. You decided you don't like it, so don't watch it. Michael decides he likes it so let him watch it. Why must you religious freaks try to control what everyone else does?

Just go away, or at least mind your own business. And if you tell me that I'm going to hell, well, I'll meet you there.

On Thu, 04 Sep 1997 20:36:56 GMT, Edwina Roberts wrote:

Why don't you take it to alt.religion.something-or-other This is the ALT.TV.SOUTHPARK newsgroup, so let's leave it at that.

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On Thu, 11 Sep 1997 18:19:50 +0000, Studley Hungwell wrote:

HAS EDWINDA POSTED A MESSAGE IN THE LAST FEW DAYS! NO! THIS IS A BUNCH OF REPLIES TO CONTINUE A FLAME THAT IS NONEXISTENT NOW!

Sorry if I seemed harsh, but I really don't like what she's doing. I'm not an Atheist or anything. I just wanna watch cartoons.

I mean, the show just started, and it's terrific. Well, many people fought against Beavis and Butthead, and look how well that did. Who could forget the Anti-He-Man rallies back in the day.

I remember my friend told me (I was around 6 years old) that he can't watch He-Man with me because his Mom said that He-Man is the Anti-Christ and that she does not want to raise a Satan worshipper. Silly, right??

Mike

You fundies tried that with Married With Children 7-8 years ago. You tried that with The Simpsons back then, and you tried it with Ellen just last year.

You failed miserably all those times. As an SP fan, I'm counting on Donald Wildmon or a similar pharisee to start a call for a boycott, which will attract enough attention to the show to drive the ratings way up.

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You tell her!

Woo-hoo! Married... With Children!

Go away, you boring troll. And learn to spell while you're there.

Just like Terry Rakolta got Married With Children off the air, right?

Go pound sand, Edwina.

You tell her!

Woo-hoo! Married... With Children!

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� I believe this 'Edwina' character would also like to see Sesame Street pulled because it portrays 2 male puppets (Bert and Ernie) living together in an obviously homosexual relationship.

And I think Barney gets a liiiiitle to close to those children.

If the Edwina's of the world have their way, we'll all be sitting and watching test patterns.� Oh yeah, I guess the damned televangelists would still hound us for money in the name of God.� That'll stay on the air for sure.

There's a dial on your TV, Eddie.� And I think Billy Graham is on.
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What proof do you have that Burt and Erine are gay? I think you are full of shit.

On Tue, 09 Sep 1997 17:32:39 GMT, (WhiteTornado) wrote:

STOP THIS THREAD. IT IS STUPID.

So maybe you shouldn't watch it?

� Reminds me of a bumper sticker I saw.� Said: "I found Him!� (I have Jesus in my trunk.)"

Anything to piss off the fundamentalists.

I also have one of those "Jesus fish" on the back of my car. Only, the fish has feet, and instead of "Jesus" it says "Darwin".

I had a woman pull up next to me to tell me I'm going to Hell.
I figure, Hell is for those who believe in it.
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I saw a great one a few weeks ago:

"Jesus is coming.... Look busy!"

Rick

Remove "REMOVETOREPLY" to reply. :)

[email] (Rick Diamant) wrote:

My personal favorite: "Jesus Saves! Gretzky gets the rebound...he shoots, he scores!"

-Justin-

Yep. Gotta love those "Love Thy Neighbor" types. Friendly bunch.

Don't get mad, get STRESSED! That's right, the one and only Major Stress. You got a problem with that?

� Reminds me of a bumper sticker I saw.� Said: "I found Him!� (I have Jesus in my trunk.)"

Anything to piss off the fundamentalists.

I also have one of those "Jesus fish" on the back of my car. Only, the fish has feet, and instead of "Jesus" it says "Darwin".

I had a wonam pull up next to me to tell me I'm going to Hell.
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In article , Edwina Roberts wrote:

I guess the Scientologists will be here next!!!

Wormer, he's a dead man! Marmalard: dead! Ed Wheat:

I guess nobody here truly understands the power of a halfbaked troll.

• spatch, right, 'richard johnson' is his real name, and i bet he only has one eye, too -

Excuse my ignorance. But, what exactly is a troll.

I've heard it used a lot, but am not really sure what it means.

Thanks, Mike

Basically it's Edwina who comes here to stir trouble but doesn't really stand behind her assertions. It's like the Cowboy fan in the Redskins newsgroup.... it could also be a Redskin fan in the Redskin newsgroup who just likes to get under people's skin. Edwina is likely a troll because its e-mail address is pretty well hidden.

On Sat, 6 Sep 1997 03:09:10 -0400, [email] (Michael Babitsky) wrote:

It's a fishing term. You put your bait in the water, and drive your boat around, waiting to see what bites.

Edwina has trolled this group masterfully. Coming back for a few replies was brilliant . . . she had gotten a few bites, but after she came back it was a damned feeding frenzy!

And then - she was gone. Laughing all the way, I'm sure.

Question for the newsgroup - who causes more trouble, the troll or the people who respond ad infinitum, keeping the horrid thread alive?

I think the UNDERLYING cause is the troll, obviously. What causes most of the actual crap is the people who don't realize it's a troll, and decide to vent their spleens at the troll. <shrug>

-E (seen it many times, not a pretty sight)

On Sun, 07 Sep 1997 00:53:51 GMT, [email] (Shimbo) said:

For me it's obvious that the people responding cause more trouble. If there were no responses, the thread would end. But I fully understand the urge to respond. I do it. Then I kick myself. :^)

jeanie Charter Member of Caustic Bitches Local 666

JAM wrote in article ... :

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Here's a little trick I learned for dealing with trolls. Reply to the message as you normally would, but don't actually post the message. Great for relieving stress.

On Thu, 11 Sep 1997 23:16:16 GMT, [email] (Jeanie) wrote:

HAS EDWINDA POSTED A MESSAGE IN THE LAST FEW DAYS! NO! THIS IS A BUNCH OF REPLIES TO CONTINUE A FLAME THAT IS NONEXISTENT NOW!

Shut the hell up and turn off your caps lock.

On Fri, 12 Sep 1997 01:07:07 GMT, [email] (Sticky P. Bear) said:

jeanie Charter Member of Caustic Bitches Local 666 grep this!

[email] (Shimbo) wrote:

How exactly do you know its a troll?? Edwina could be serious...

Troll's don't always have to be out just for a laugh. A troll is anyone that causes problems on purpose. Whether it be the racist in the alt.culture groups or the kid that doesn't get enough attention from mommy and daddy, yet can't defend themself in real life so they take out their hostility and show their ignorance in newsgroups. All the while hiding behind a monitor.

prophecy who's not hiding, you just can't see him

I'd say, from my experience on the South Park Mailing List, that those who respond in any capacity, much like I'm doing right now, are the cause of much more hassle. Just thought I'd throw my $0.02 in and show how much of a hypocrite I can be :)

prophecy who's enjoying the relaxed attitude of this ng, far more than that of the SP mailing list...

Mailing list? There's actually a South Park *mailing list*?! (..and I wasn't told?) ;)

Could you post or email the subscription info? (I promise I'll behave there.)

In article , [email] wrote:

Proph, you are EVIL. Mr. Hat will be on the lookout to kill you now. :)

Hello, friends. My name is Dan. YOU can call me Remy. I've just come from a week on the SP-L, and after 1000+ messages saying "remove" or "i want waves" or "send me soxmas" or whatever...let me put it this way:

The mailing list is a great list to subscribe your enemies to.

Trust me, the list sucks, don't bother.

Now, as for the "decrease in quality" on SP...I'd have to say that's utter nonsense. The football episode, in my mind, was DEFINITELY better than the Volcano episode. Who can forget these classic moments? (OH MY GOD! HE'S GOING TO GIVE US QUOTES! WHAT A BASTARD!)

(these are rough paraphrases, as I don't have the script in front of me)

Jimbo: Jesus...I know I don't ask you for much...but please, just this one time...LET US BEAT THE SPREAD! Jesus: Leave me alone.

The animals and Stan dancing on the discotheque floor?

The numerous "bad calls" by the announcer?

Jimbo, Ned, and the explosives guy, all trying to hit that high F?

I'm sure there were better moments, but these stick out in my mind. Besides, the only thing I found REALLY funny about the Volcano episode was the Duck and Cover video. Take it from me...I've seen the real thing, and it's ALMOST as absurd. I leave you with a (roughly quoted) line from it:

"When you see the flash, duck and cover. Protect the back of your neck from the heat. You'll be killed by rocks, winds, and flying debris anyway."

-remy

Hi, Remy.

A week? You're a stronger man than I. I lasted 2 days before sending the remove-request. I kept getting messages for another 2 after that, but that doesn't count.

<snip>

Seconded.

Hm. Judgement call, IMAO, but it's all a matter of taste anyway, right? :)

FUN-KAY!

I was literally on the floor at that point.

It's the illusion of action that's important. <smirk>

I'll keep that in mind. I do it with a FIFO, currently.

-E

[email] (Michael Babitsky) writes:

Troll is a fishing term, for tossing your line out the back of the boat while it's moving. The idea being to catch something that's going to be attracted to the moving bait.

In Usenet terms, a troll is a post designed to outrage people, prompting them to post angry replies and hopefully start a flame war that will last for months, filling up the newsgroup with so much invective and other useless crap that many people will just give up and go away, leaving it to the people who like flaming to carry on the fight.

These days, a lot of troll posts are written as if from a person with too much religion and not enough common sense, because it's a given that if somebody trashes something as anti-christian there will be plenty of fans who will issue kneejerk responses before realizing that they've been hooked by the troll.

Edwina seems unusually dedicated, since they are continuing to respond to replies. While there is a chance that Edwina is a real religious nut who feels this way, it's more likely they're an adolescent to college aged male who's getting a major ego boost out of how successful their troll has been.

Either way, the best response is to laugh, congratulate Edwina on the success of their troll, and killfile the thread so we can continue discussing South Park.

-anthony

If we get enough posts we might have to get a difrent newsgroupe for each charter (alt.tv.southpark.chef)I bet thats what her goal was right

anthony m. vervoort wrote:

you're right, eddie is just a troll pretending to be a jeezus-freek. take a look at deja news and do an author search on eddies' posts. he trolls more than the south park ng. as far as trolls go, he is pretty good, thuogh.

don

tv's Spatch beat on the keyboard and out came:

Well, it's a new news group. Give us time, we're still learning.

BTW: How do I score a ticket to that Big Gay Al's Big Gay Troll Boat ride?! Oh wait, I'm already on it. Never mind!

_________dapete_____in______/\/\ountain__\/iew,___(alifornia_________

You've never seen Spirit of Christmas have you? This is what makes South Park great, no other show would have Jesus has a reoccuring characer. Besides did they do anything to dismean Jesus? They just had him on a tv show and at a football game.

[followups set. <sigh>]

Oh come ON. Is this the best troll we can get in this group?

Sheesh, the "outraged christian" thing's been done to DEATH already in other groups. Qv. Mrs. Dianna Leach, for one.

Come up with something better, "Edwina", and try again.

Oh yeah, and *plonk*.

-E (who will laugh as your misguided "prayer" resounds hollowly throughout his killfile)

And again.

No sooner did I say this than our beloved EDwina starts posting in what used to be Mrs. Dianna Leach's favorite group, spewing idiotic crap and even lamer trolls than the one here. Tsk tsk tsk. Posting from the same ISP as the person most often suspected of masquerading as Mrs. Dianna Leach, no less. <sigh>

-E (who assures his faithful readers that that is NOT a typo)

Zaphod Beeblebrox wrote:

You just want to have the last word...

Mike

Edwina Roberts Wrote: there is absolutely no reason to use the Son of God as a target!!

Tell that to the Romans!!

Of course, There is Also absolutely no reason to use the Son of God as an excuse for murder, war, or intolerance either. can someone say hypocrisy?

There aren't things that Christians should be doing instead of going loony over a TV show? you know, like feeding the poor, and comforting the suffering, silly things like that.....

------john

--------------------------------------- This is nothing out of the unusual. Cows turn themselves inside out all the time! -------South Park

[email] (John ....) wrote:

...as I'm sure you are.

God Bless, Edwina

[email] (John ....) wrote:

Where do you get off assuming everyone here is a Christian?

In article , [email] says...

Well said.

And in the immmortal words of Jesus, "C'mon Kringle, I'll buy you an Orange Smoothie"

Edwina Roberts writes:

So you're saying that your omnipotent deity lacks the ability to take a joke?

Suck it down, troll-boy!

In article , [email] says...

Man... You just summarized all my posts with one sentence.

Mike

What's the line from that scene in 'All Of Me' ? Something about a bowl. . .

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That's where I heard that name!!� Edwina Cutwater!

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EdwinaRoberts and NOT Richard Johnson wrote:

What is up with you militant Christians? Fine if you don't like the show then don't watch plain and simple. Why do you and your like feel you have the right to determine what the rest of us watch? No doubt you are busy orgainizing a campaign as I write this to boycott Comedy Central. Well Boo HOO HOO! If anything religion should be the number one target of satire as so many people are so incredidbly sanctimonious and hypocritical about it.

South Park is listed as TV-MA at 10:00 pm on a cable channel. In my book anything goes then. I reiterate if you don't like the show JUST DON'T WATCH IT!! Stop trying to censor what I see just because it doesn't fit your world view.

Comedy Central I commend you for putting South Park on the air and I hope you stand up to Edwina and other's that think as she does.

Later, Brad

Edwina Roberts wrote:

You funny, Lady!

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This is a free country and anyone has the right to make fun of anybody if he or she chooses (right or wrong). No one is forcing you to watch this show. If you don't like don't watch. I am sick of all these religious facists trying to censor and ban my favorite shows THAT I HAVE EVERY RIGHT TO WATCH. Get a life.

On Fri, 05 Sep 1997 16:51:54 GMT, Edwina Roberts said:

LOL! Big Gay Al's Big Gay Troll Boat.

jeanie Charter Member of Caustic Bitches Local 666

On Fri, 05 Sep 1997 16:51:54 GMT, Edwina Roberts wrote:

Hey Edwina, GET A LIFE !!!!! Satire is a form of humor. I didn't see anything that was sacreligous, but then I don't attend church every sunday like I'm sure you do. Remember, It's just a TV show.

Both of whom were presumably sitting on their asses watching TV *looking* for things to be offended by. People who deliberately search for material to complain about publicly are *badly* in need of lives (and usually also testicles). You shouldn't *watch* programs that upset you -- just as you shouldn't tour the local abattoir after a high-fat meal.

On the contrary, programs that produce this kind of reaction in people like you are destined to thrive. In addition, South Park is already the highest-rated of its broadcaster's original series. That translates to advertising dollars, which will mean a lot more than pathetic threats from the God Squad. The creators of South Park should be delighted at your shrieking, since there are not many things that enhance an artist's reputation *more* than being denounced by religious control-freaks as an example of worldly evil.

The Constitution protects both your blind idolatry and the freedom of others to spit on it. Go away. Or stay, if you'd rather become the resident laughingstock. This is a brand-new newsgroup. It seems to have attracted a *lot* of good smart people, most of whom will likely enjoy seeing your rants alternately skewered or ignored.

Now *there's* a deity worth venerating.

I disagree, jchrist

I thoguht the episode was hilarious, and to use jesus's name in vain as a freakin aol screee name is not offensive?? it was funny how he once again didn't answer the homosexuality question!

....We're all entitled to our opinions, "nisle". So long as they're *informed* ones, mind you. If you'll read in the Third Testament, in Mensas 3:14, "Praise be he/she/it that haveth the wisdom to back expressed opinions with logic and fact, and loathes the taste of one's shoe leather from failing such!"

....You're right. I was taking my name in vain. I've since switched to Compu$erve, which is a far more reputable ISP by far. On a side note, I've spoke with Lucifer, and he's assured me that Steve Case has a job waiting for him in the afterlife. There's a lot of "Neverwinter Nights" junkies having sold their souls just to get in the raffle of who's going to be his taskmaster for all eternity!

....I'll be honest with everyone here on this: I'm getting paid scale to do this show. Until I either get a pay hike, or at least a screen credit, don't expect this question to be answered anytime soon on "South Park". However, since I'm really a reasonable guy at heart - something I take after my Mother more than my Father it's been argued - I'll avoid making this an SAG issue and just let my agent firm of The Four Apostles handle the matter.

And no, that's not John, Paul, George and Ringo, either...

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Speaking of being "informed", CompuServe is owned by AOL and Steve Case, so is it really "more reputable"?

So, what were you saying again?

Hahaha!

Uh-oh!! Looks like somebody's god complex has been completely CRUSHED!

If this guy think's he's really the Son of God, he better do his research before saying anything. Nice job, dude!

-- Troy

Why doesn't eat M&M's? Cause the fall through the holes in his hands. "He's got the hole (whole) world in his hands..." "Holy fuck!" "No, Brother Thomas, here we say the Immaculate Conception?" "Jesus Fucking Christ." "Say, wouldn't that be masturbation?"

How's that for using the son of gawd (hell-a-lou-ya) for jokes?

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Arrghh!! I'm a Christian myself, but I watch Southpark and love it! So they had Jesus as a character?? WHO CARES!!!!! I hate to repeat what everyone else said, but i must: DON'T WATCH THE SHOW!!!!!!!!! Grrrr... --------------------------------------------------------------

"No! You hear me? You go to hell! You go to hell and you die!" -- Mr. Hat, Southpark

[email] wrote:

Sigh. I'm afraid the phrase "lighten up" has become the mantra of all of those whose conscious is pricked by an important issue, but who feel too busy or stressed out to properly address it. Perhaps deep down inside you agree, and someday will be honest and courageous enough to tackle it head on instead of minimizing it out of a warped need for expedience.

God Bless, Edwina

Ok, I'm curious again. What is it that is bad about Southpark?!?

On Mon, 08 Sep 1997 20:49:39 -0400, Michael Micklea wrote:

Nothing, because underneath everything, south park is actually a good natured show. The only kind of entertainment that really offends me is the slasher movies they made in the 80's, where they raped women and then killed them.

On Mon, 08 Sep 1997 17:59:58 GMT, Edwina Roberts wrote:

In the context of the portrayal of Jesus in South Park, I believe that you need to take a more objective look at what actually is and is not presented. It's the same way with the Monty Python movie "Life of Brian". An awful lot of Christians claim that the movie is blasphemous, but it really isn't. It's just a colossal case of mistaken identity.

Besides, cartoons don't sway my thinking one way or the other. I don't believe Jesus attends elementary school football games any more than I think I can hit someone on the head with an anvil and make an accordion out of them.

You really have to watch out for letting dogma get the better of you. For example, standard Protestant Christianity holds that there were two people crucified at Calvary with Christ, right? Now, postulating that:

A) God, by definition, is perfect, therefore B) His Word is perfect, and since C) The Bible says "All scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, reproof, and correction"

Then it stands to reason that: D) the Bible should not contradict itself, no matter who the author of the account is, since it was all given by God anyway.

Given that, and the crucifixion story as presented above, then why do Matthew and Luke contradict each other? They give two separate accounts of the order of events, and they don't agree. The only way both stories could be true is if there were four people crucified with Christ, something hardly any modern church teaches. (Indeed, an early Christian shrine in Normandy depicts Calvary with five crosses...)

Get your entertainment from cartoons and your spirituality from the Word, and let everything else sort itself out at Judgment Day.

God Bless, Reece Watkins

Whell I'm Jewish so there is no way I'm going to hell because I dont belive in it so you can spend your life trying to stay away from hell But plese on you mission away from hell dont target great cartoons because if it wasnt for comedy (live of brian) I would not know a thing about your religon

On Mon, 08 Sep 1997 17:59:58 GMT, Edwina Roberts said:

In my world, Jesus has a sense of humor. God willing, you will find one some day.

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On Tue, 09 Sep 1997 00:59:50 GMT, [email] (Jeanie) wrote:

Pretty much all women join this union after they get married, right?

In these excerpts from <Re: Big Gay Al episode>. Edwina Roberts wrote:

Fuck off.

  "I was with my new friend, Big Gay Al. He showed
   me his Big Gay Animal Sanctuary and took me on
   a Big Gay Boat Ride where I learned all about the
   wonders of gaiety..."  ---Stan lives in South Park

Are you really allowed to say "pricked"?

Joel

Ed, I have some bad news for you.

After reading all the trolling that you've done on this newsgroup, my Father has decided that you are exempt from the covenant. While I died for everyone's sins, your actions here have forced him to judge you as being ineligible for redemption through my act of sacrifice. I tried to talk him out of it, but he was pretty adamant about this one.

Sorry, but it appears that you're going to Hell, and nothing either of us can do about it. Tell you what, though - if you behave yourself, I'll see what I can do about which circle Lucifer and his pals decide to stick you in. Play nice, and we'll shoot for Limbo so you can spend eternity debating with Plato, Socrates and all the other intellectuals Dante ran into on his trip through the hot place.

Otherwise, I hear Hitler's looking for some company in the ovens...

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ok, ok, I hate it when my fellow Christians do this. I watched Southpark and not once did anybody say anything bad about Jesus. In fact I thought it was pretty funny. For all of you that want to stop the show because of it, try this- STOP WATCHING IT!! studies have already shown that a good pecentage of people watching a show actually find it offensive but keep on watching.

Howard Stern for example? or hows about Ellen's coming out show. you know that 40% of the viewers never had watched the show before then and actually opposed it being shown?

Guys and Gals, get with it. If you find a show offensive, DON"T WATCH IT!!!

This thread reminds me of one in alt.tv.simpsons about this guy who thinks that

1. They make fun of Chinese because they are yellow. 2. They make fun of people who lost fingers during wars because they only have 4 fingers.

My god! He is such a hypocrite! He can't even spell Chinese! Chinesse, ha!

Yafonda the Scuzzlebutt wrote in article ...

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First of all, because my words are always twisted into something that makes less sense than Democratic politicians, let me say that I'm not disagreeing with you. But no matter how many time you tell people not to watch things they don't like, someone's going to bitch at you for it. I was once told that I was restricting someone's Constitutional rights because I used that same phrase. So expect flames. I've been there.

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Hey look here,

If you dont like the way this show represents something DONT WATCH IT!!!!!! Did you ever hear of the first amendment???? FREEDOM OF CHOICE if you dont like it there are 3 buttons you should be concerned with, 2 of them change the channel the other one turns the T,V. off!!! Do me a favor and read about the first amendment, that is if there are any books left after your done burning them!

It's my choice to decide whats funny to me!! I dont like Seinfield so I dont watch it!! I dont petition others not to watch it. thats there right

So hey a clue jackass; and get off you high horse!!!

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                 Mike