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WOW! THIS IS A KEEPER FOLKS! INSIDE, SEE FOR YOURSELF ONE OF THE MOST AWESOME RESULTS OF THIS WAR!
Netscape News ^ | 03.26.03 | Registered

Posted on 03/26/2003 11:26:21 AM PST by Registered

 

Chaplain David Slater baptizes Lance Cpl. Adam Hand of New Bader, Ill., during a Protestant service at Life Support Area 7 in the Kuwaiti desert south of Iraq on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2003. (AP Photo/Laura Rauch)


TOPICS: Catholic; Charismatic Christian; Current Events; Eastern Religions; Evangelical Christian; Islam; Judaism; Mainline Protestant; Orthodox Christian; Other Christian; Other non-Christian; Religion & Culture; Religion & Politics; Skeptics/Seekers
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To: Alex Murphy
Showing a line drawing picture of the right color underoos apparently is, but not nearly as challenging as talking about the weather.

You post them to ridicule. That is the problem. You are engaging in ridicule, without even being provoked.

The sooner your clique figures this out, the better. You guys are alright most of the time. You can provide insights on some issues. But you have to stop the attacks.

SD

101 posted on 03/27/2003 9:13:08 AM PST by SoothingDave
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To: ksen
Kevin, I am not going to take part in one of your baiting threads.

But I am not a defender of Mormonism either. I don't share its belief in the inspiration of the "Book of Mormon" nor its belief that the Church fell and needed to be revived.

This is the beginning of many things I disagree about. But I can do that in a reasonable manner, without the "underoo" jokes.

Can you see the difference?

SD

102 posted on 03/27/2003 9:15:26 AM PST by SoothingDave
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To: SoothingDave
I think if you take a look at the thread you'll see that it is not a "baiting" thread.

I've already reminded one person to keep it civil.

If THAT thread is considered baiting than we need to scrap every single thread here on FR.
103 posted on 03/27/2003 9:25:53 AM PST by ksen (HHD)
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To: SoothingDave; ksen
...I am not a defender of Mormonism either. I don't share its belief in the inspiration of the "Book of Mormon" nor its belief that the Church fell and needed to be revived.

Then you & I at least have this common ground from which to begin a discussion. You'll note, from my profile, that I am equally capable of discussing matters with both intellegence and humor (sometimes in the same breath). I happen to find the idea - and the image - of sacred undergarments humorous. You'll also see in my profile that I like to illustrate many of my postings with visual aids - sometimes to educate, sometimes to illustrate an ironic message, but always to attract attention and provoke comment to further a discussion.

In the case of the [5th Amendment]s, I'm well aware that certain undergarments are considered sacred, and not to be discussed or shared with those outside of the [5th Amendment]. But my grandparents used to hang theirs out to dry on the clothesline in my backyard, so I figured whatever was good enough for the neighbors to view in broad daylight was good enough to be viewed here on FR. Guess I was wrong on that count.

This is the beginning of many things I disagree about. But I can do that in a reasonable manner, without the "underoo" jokes. Can you see the difference?

No, I can't - not when discussions of Christopher Reeve sucking stem cells out of the skulls of aborted babies is considered reasonable and permissable in the Religion forum? I have no problem with the subject matter (which I've also weighed into here) but warnings about engaging in "juvenile" behavior, coming from a guy who watches South Park, seem a bit hypocritical.

104 posted on 03/27/2003 9:43:11 AM PST by Alex Murphy (Athanasius contra mundum! "First poster warned not to discuss the weather in the Religion forum")
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To: SoothingDave
Do you consider saying "wrong color underoos" is "challenging" someone's "beliefs?"

If that particular poster said anything more, he'd be banned permanently. Challenging the particular belief in question is, for him, verbotten.

That's what I have a problem with.

105 posted on 03/27/2003 9:43:30 AM PST by Corin Stormhands (I Support Our Troops and Our President)
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To: Registered; HairOfTheDog; RosieCotton
Great pic!

A military chaplain that I know sent some e-mails back from Kuwait. Here's one:

Our email was not working for some days, but now seems to be up for the time being. Yesterday, Ash Wednesday, was one of the most moving days I ever had as a priest. I went to another camp where it is much more primitive (they are living dug in the dirt and sand). I said Mass and most of the entire camp came -- including their Colonel Commanding Officer --filled their Mess tent to overflowing. The Protestant chaplains stood outside marvelling.

These guys will soon be in harms way, so I preached on confession. Almost every single Marine stayed after -- so I did confessions standing up as we didn't have much time -- then they all lined up for individual blessings as I consigned a blessed rosary or medal to each guy personally and prayed for his protection. Many of the Latino Marines held photos of their infant children in their hands for me to bless. It was very emotional experience.

Then a guy asked to be baptized. He swore he had completed his catechism on the ship on the way over. Since he was soon to be in danger, without any book or oils, I took him outside and baptized him. He even had two buddies standing by as sponsors.

I can't believe what the Holy Spirit is doing over here. I am getting scared about next week. Many of us are planning on sleeping on top of our racks fully clothed and ready to jump in a bunker if the sirens go off...

I'll continue to write while we still have the email open. God Bless and thanks for your prayers.

106 posted on 03/27/2003 9:52:19 AM PST by jrherreid
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To: Alex Murphy
No, I can't - not when discussions of Christopher Reeve sucking stem cells out of the skulls of aborted babies is considered reasonable and permissable in the Religion forum? I have no problem with the subject matter (which I've also weighed into here) but warnings about engaging in "juvenile" behavior, coming from a guy who watches South Park, seem a bit hypocritical.

If you have a problem with hard-hitting satire, that is your cross to bear. The very fact that you make an issue of it shows that you don't understand that this was not shown to be a behavior that was to be applauded. Rather, the stark reality of using fetuses for experiments to strengthen other people was expressed in a manner deserving of the attrocity that it is.

SD

107 posted on 03/27/2003 10:07:21 AM PST by SoothingDave
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To: Corin Stormhands
Do you consider saying "wrong color underoos" is "challenging" someone's "beliefs?"

If that particular poster said anything more, he'd be banned permanently. Challenging the particular belief in question is, for him, verbotten.

But there is no reason for him to say anything at all about it. It wasn't even the subject of this post. It just comes out of nowhere.

It's an obsession.

SD

108 posted on 03/27/2003 10:08:20 AM PST by SoothingDave
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To: ksen
I think if you take a look at the thread you'll see that it is not a "baiting" thread. I've already reminded one person to keep it civil.

OK, I'll take another look. When I did earlier, there was not much commentary.

SD

109 posted on 03/27/2003 10:09:12 AM PST by SoothingDave
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To: SoothingDave
It's an obsession.

I don't have a problem with an obsession about free speech.

110 posted on 03/27/2003 10:11:59 AM PST by Corin Stormhands (I Support Our Troops and Our President)
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To: Corin Stormhands
I don't have a problem with an obsession about free speech.

#1, that wasn't the obsession I was discussing

#2, you have no free speech here. We all operate on the owner's turf at the owner's pleasure. If he instructs you to stop a particular behavior, then you do.

SD

111 posted on 03/27/2003 10:20:48 AM PST by SoothingDave
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To: Corin Stormhands; SoothingDave
I don't have a problem with an obsession about free speech.

It seems that the question here is not free speech, but common civility. One doesn’t go into a religious thread and bust out an underoos reference and expect it to be taken well, just as one doesn’t go onto an underoos thread and expect people to want to discuss religion. There is a time and place for everything.

112 posted on 03/27/2003 10:22:09 AM PST by jrherreid
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To: jrherreid
Great letter - thanks for the ping!
113 posted on 03/27/2003 10:22:33 AM PST by RosieCotton (HHD)
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To: RosieCotton
Welcome, you are.
114 posted on 03/27/2003 10:25:27 AM PST by jrherreid
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To: SoothingDave
We all operate on the owner's turf at the owner's pleasure.

With all due respect, as a monthly contributor, I help pay for that pleasure.

115 posted on 03/27/2003 11:20:39 AM PST by Corin Stormhands (I Support Our Troops and Our President)
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To: jrherreid; SoothingDave; Wrigley; drstevej; RnMomof7; Revelation 911; CCWoody; ksen
There is a time and place for everything.

Not here. There is no time or place for disagreeing with the [FR Fifth Amendment] protected class.

116 posted on 03/27/2003 11:22:37 AM PST by Corin Stormhands (I Support Our Troops and Our President)
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To: Corin Stormhands
Well, like, that's just your opinion, man.
117 posted on 03/27/2003 11:25:32 AM PST by jrherreid (/Big Lebowski)
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To: jrherreid
I don't know if this is your acquaintance, but I found these pictures on Yahoo! (Click on the thumbnail images to see a larger version.)


A Roman Catholic chaplain leads a service March 19, 2003 in a desert base in northern Kuwait for U.S. Marines likely to face combat in the coming days. With Iraq (news - web sites) defiant, units of a U.S.-led invasion force have moved into position for a war to oust President Saddam Hussein (news - web sites) that could be less than a day away. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj
- Mar 19 10:51 AM ET

A Roman Catholic chaplain gives the holy blessing to U.S. Marines in a desert base in northern Kuwait, March 19, 2003 after what may be the last mass the men will hear before they go into combat. With Iraq (news - web sites) defiant, units of a U.S.-led invasion force have moved into position for a war to oust President Saddam Hussein (news - web sites) that could be less than a day away. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj
- Mar 19 10:23 AM ET


118 posted on 03/27/2003 11:26:49 AM PST by ELS
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To: ELS
Because I can't see his face, I'm not sure. But it might be!
119 posted on 03/27/2003 11:28:30 AM PST by jrherreid
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To: Registered
I don't know if you are aware of this, but they reported on the news last naight that this young man is currently MIA.
120 posted on 03/27/2003 11:31:16 AM PST by sharktrager
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