Power of Prayer and Fasting

Religion is like a penis.

It's fine to have one.
It's fine to be proud of it.

But please don't whip it out in public and start waving it around, and please don't try to shove it down the thoats for others.


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Originally Posted by rockgremlin

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BTW I'm praying this thread will end soon as all the fun has been drained out of it.

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I would just like to point out that it was not the lawyer that killed the fun here.....at least this time. :haha:


Hey Jman, as one believer to another, relax. We all have our opinions. That is a VERY good thing to have opinions and be able to share them, as offensive as some are. I agree that respect and civility are desired traits and traits that are lacking in society in general.

In a book we both believe in, is says,

"Now there was no law against a ^aman’s ^bbelief; for it was strictly contrary to the commands of God that there should be a law which should bring men on to unequal grounds."

That last phrase about bringing "men on to unequal grounds" is quite profound and one that both sides of any heated argument can agree to --- freedom of religion and freedom of speech -- we must have both those freedoms. No time to preach a sermon here on that issue. But, I have no problem with anyone's beliefs. I just have to remember that when I render an opinion, I can't predict the reaction, well I can here on this website but that is beside the point. :haha: Also, those who believe that there is a God usually derive respect for others from that belief, at least I do. Those who don't believe in God derive respect from something else like intellect, strength, wealth, ablilty to down several beers and then have a Youtube moment, whatever. Jman, you and I hold our beliefs as sacred. Others don't and that is OK. It doesn't change my beliefs or the sacredness of those beliefs. How I choose to express my beliefs either by word or example is what I am most concerned about.

Do I believe my prayers, your prayers and many, many other prayers were answered last week with the rain? Yes. Does it matter to me that others don't share that belief? Not really.

I COULD GET OFFENDED AT ICE'S COMMENTS BUT I WON'T BECAUSE HE PROBABLY SAID TO HIS COWORKER, "HERE, HOLD MY BEER -- WATCH WHAT I AM GOING TO TYPE." :haha:

To those I have offended I legitimately feel bad..... Well, not really, but if I were a good person I would feel bad.

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Originally Posted by Iceaxe

To those I have offended I legitimately feel bad..... Well, not really, but if I were a good person I would feel bad.

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Sounds like a quote from Louis C.K. :haha:

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Originally Posted by rockgremlin

You wanna hurt me? Go right ahead if it makes you feel any better. I'm an easy target. Yeah you're right, I talk too much; I also listen too much. I can be a cold-hearted cynic like you, but I don't like to hurt people's feelings. You think what you want about me. I'm not changing. I like me, my wife likes me, my customers like me because I'm the real article. what you see is what you get.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DIqwX5bkOE

I'm just looking for names to help out the Midwesterners and their class action suit against the Pray'ers for their loss of life and property. Farmers vs Fasters et, al.






Lighten up Francis!

Umm I think the prideful claims that the prayers and fasting brought the rain to put out fires have caused the powers that be to start even more fires with lightning across the state.. Could you please do some more praying and fasting but this time without the prideful boasting that angers the big man.. thanks :facepalm1:

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Originally Posted by DOSS

Umm I think the prideful claims that the prayers and fasting brought the rain to put out fires have caused the powers that be to start even more fires with lightning across the state.. Could you please do some more praying and fasting but this time without the prideful boasting that angers the big man.. thanks :facepalm1:

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too funny :haha:

Screw fasting... Bring me some frogs, and a sammich


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Originally Posted by double moo

Screw fasting... Bring me some frogs, and a sammich


http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/...1f06b741bbfd48

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And some roots, and just lay me down in this here dirty creek, mmmmmm.

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Originally Posted by double moo

Screw fasting... Bring me some frogs, and a sammich


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Eh, I'll bet you can't prove it doesn't work... :wink:

Geez, those crazy frog lovers should get together with that crazy gay-fearing lady from North Dakota, and go bowling.

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Originally Posted by Don

Eh, I'll bet you can't prove it doesn't work... :wink:

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Just like Indian rain dances and human sacrifices...

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Originally Posted by DiscGo

I was once discussing nature with an athiest friend of mine and we were talking about slot canyons. I explained to my friend that it was actually hiking the Zion narrows for the first time that I gained my own belief (testimony) of God. He told me that when he sees the narrows he sees an area where flowing water has carved through stone for long periods of time. I told him that just because he is right does not mean I am wrong. In the end you can choose to believe that everything is a coincidence but I personally have seen evidence in my life that there is a God and he watches over me.

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http://www.bogley.com/forum/showthre...r-behalf/page4

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^^^This reminds me of a bit by my favorite comedian Louis C.K.

SKIP TO 9:19 -- Contains vulgarities, listen with earphones on if at work. The whole bit is hilarious, but 9:19 is where the religious stuff comes in..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpaCQKJpE9k