JMH Posted February 15, 2006 Report Posted February 15, 2006 There is no point to arguing the virtues of the various "teams" throughout humanity. The Chistians are continuing the full court press against the defiant Muslims, in what has been one hell of a game. The Muslims are charging back with suprising defence in the corners. Sickening violence on both sides has kept the viewing public on its feet. Wether its cartoons or be-headings, these "Faiths of Peace" are really kicking the hell out of one another. Interviewed today, the team captain of the "Jews" said that givin their semi-final game (against everbody), they'd rather face the Muslims in the final......as they've played them many times before and understand their tactics. There you are sports fans !...................The Religious Olympics. JMH , FOX SPORTS Thank GOD for religion. It STILL allows people to commit crimes without punishment. How it survives. May Jesus, Allah and Moses roll in their graves.......and if they do? WE'VE GOT IT ON FOX SPORTS ! Quote He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else.
Vancouver King Posted February 15, 2006 Report Posted February 15, 2006 Nuke them 'til they glow. Quote When the people have no tyrant, their public opinion becomes one. ...... Lord Lytton
Conservative1 Posted February 15, 2006 Report Posted February 15, 2006 There is no point to arguing the virtues of the various "teams" throughout humanity.The Chistians are continuing the full court press against the defiant Muslims, in what has been one hell of a game. The Muslims are charging back with suprising defence in the corners. Sickening violence on both sides has kept the viewing public on its feet. Wether its cartoons or be-headings, these "Faiths of Peace" are really kicking the hell out of one another. Interviewed today, the team captain of the "Jews" said that givin their semi-final game (against everbody), they'd rather face the Muslims in the final......as they've played them many times before and understand their tactics. There you are sports fans !...................The Religious Olympics. JMH , FOX SPORTS Thank GOD for religion. It STILL allows people to commit crimes without punishment. How it survives. May Jesus, Allah and Moses roll in their graves.......and if they do? WE'VE GOT IT ON FOX SPORTS ! lol, sweet....where does atheism fit in...or are they still trying to be recognized as an official team? Quote
geoffrey Posted February 15, 2006 Report Posted February 15, 2006 What a ridiculous post, stop blaming religion and start blaming induviduals. Nothing is an excuse for a poor personal choice. Quote RealRisk.ca - (Latest Post: Prosecutors have no "Skin in the Game") --
Conservative1 Posted February 15, 2006 Report Posted February 15, 2006 What a ridiculous post, stop blaming religion and start blaming induviduals. Nothing is an excuse for a poor personal choice. I don't think it was meant to be taken that seriously... Quote
Hollus Posted February 15, 2006 Report Posted February 15, 2006 What a ridiculous post, stop blaming religion and start blaming induviduals. Nothing is an excuse for a poor personal choice. Come on Geoffrey, These teams have been built on controlling people. Sure we're all responsible for our own actions and what not, but lets not go pretending that these teams promote individualism. Any team that requires you to conform to a group ideology and hold reverence to the ideology and its teachers without question(otherwise its heresey) is controlling and manipulative. Once a player has experienced this polorization of the 'sinners and the saints'(black/white thinking), he/she has a great difficulty in regaining a more balanced inner sensitivity to the complexities of human morality. Such a player will also be more vulnerable to manipulation through emotional levers such as guilt and shame as one must continually conform to the group norm. In my opinion, its this 'power of control' that is the driving force behind the game; after all: theres no "I" in team. Quote
ritamd Posted February 17, 2006 Report Posted February 17, 2006 Sports teams are not cults most religions are. Quote
sharkman Posted February 17, 2006 Report Posted February 17, 2006 Maybe you should take a gander at some of the rabid fans that follow professional sports. They are indeed cult like. In Europe, some of these twits actually have riots in the stands during the games. Painting themselves up, yelling and screaming when their team scores, freaking out at a missed call, these 'fans' are actually quite more rabid than any christian I've ever met, and I've met a few since I am one. Quote
Slavik44 Posted February 17, 2006 Report Posted February 17, 2006 Sports teams are not cults most religions are. I read an article about a rugby fan who cut his balls off when his team won a game...its not exactly blowing yourself up but...it ranks pretty high. Quote The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws. - Ayn Rand --------- http://www.politicalcompass.org/ Economic Left/Right: 4.75 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.54 Last taken: May 23, 2007
betsy Posted February 17, 2006 Report Posted February 17, 2006 Maybe you should take a gander at some of the rabid fans that follow professional sports. They are indeed cult like. In Europe, some of these twits actually have riots in the stands during the games. Painting themselves up, yelling and screaming when their team scores, freaking out at a missed call, these 'fans' are actually quite more rabid than any christian I've ever met, and I've met a few since I am one. Oh, not to mention the violence when they go rampaging and vandalising after a terrible loss! They've even indoctrinated their kids into this cult! Dads doing the religious training on their brats on every streets all over the city. I'm sick and tired of the bouncing ball repeatedly pounding the pavement outside my house. I looked out and observed this young boy just tossing and bouncing his ball.... non-stop...as if mesmerized...toss up and down,bounce, catch, toss up etc.,, I'd swear he was in a trance! Oh, they have their own "idols" alright. One of them is called "The Great One". Quote
Spike22 Posted February 17, 2006 Report Posted February 17, 2006 http://www.ighf.org/home.htm (in case you already did not know it) is my religion. Quote
Hollus Posted February 17, 2006 Report Posted February 17, 2006 Maybe you should take a gander at some of the rabid fans that follow professional sports. They are indeed cult like. In Europe, some of these twits actually have riots in the stands during the games. Painting themselves up, yelling and screaming when their team scores, freaking out at a missed call, these 'fans' are actually quite more rabid than any christian I've ever met, and I've met a few since I am one. Oh, not to mention the violence when they go rampaging and vandalising after a terrible loss! They've even indoctrinated their kids into this cult! Dads doing the religious training on their brats on every streets all over the city. I'm sick and tired of the bouncing ball repeatedly pounding the pavement outside my house. I looked out and observed this young boy just tossing and bouncing his ball.... non-stop...as if mesmerized...toss up and down,bounce, catch, toss up etc.,, I'd swear he was in a trance! Oh, they have their own "idols" alright. One of them is called "The Great One". And to make matters worse... alot of these cult-like sports fans are also religious Quote
betsy Posted February 17, 2006 Report Posted February 17, 2006 Maybe you should take a gander at some of the rabid fans that follow professional sports. They are indeed cult like. In Europe, some of these twits actually have riots in the stands during the games. Painting themselves up, yelling and screaming when their team scores, freaking out at a missed call, these 'fans' are actually quite more rabid than any christian I've ever met, and I've met a few since I am one. Oh, not to mention the violence when they go rampaging and vandalising after a terrible loss! They've even indoctrinated their kids into this cult! Dads doing the religious training on their brats on every streets all over the city. I'm sick and tired of the bouncing ball repeatedly pounding the pavement outside my house. I looked out and observed this young boy just tossing and bouncing his ball.... non-stop...as if mesmerized...toss up and down,bounce, catch, toss up etc.,, I'd swear he was in a trance! Oh, they have their own "idols" alright. One of them is called "The Great One". And to make matters worse... alot of these cult-like sports fans are also religious Thank heavens. Most probably their saving glory. Quote
Hollus Posted February 17, 2006 Report Posted February 17, 2006 Maybe you should take a gander at some of the rabid fans that follow professional sports. They are indeed cult like. In Europe, some of these twits actually have riots in the stands during the games. Painting themselves up, yelling and screaming when their team scores, freaking out at a missed call, these 'fans' are actually quite more rabid than any christian I've ever met, and I've met a few since I am one. Oh, not to mention the violence when they go rampaging and vandalising after a terrible loss! They've even indoctrinated their kids into this cult! Dads doing the religious training on their brats on every streets all over the city. I'm sick and tired of the bouncing ball repeatedly pounding the pavement outside my house. I looked out and observed this young boy just tossing and bouncing his ball.... non-stop...as if mesmerized...toss up and down,bounce, catch, toss up etc.,, I'd swear he was in a trance! Oh, they have their own "idols" alright. One of them is called "The Great One". And to make matters worse... alot of these cult-like sports fans are also religious Thank heavens. Most probably their saving glory. "Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus, Going on before. Christ, the royal Master, Leads against the Foe; Forward into battle, See His banners go! Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus, Going on before." Oh sorry, signing out loud again(damn religious upbringing) Ya, probably is their saving glory. Without all that dogmata to follow these God fearing chaps might be more likely to cultivate their own free thoughts and be less susceptible to the Abilene paradox... Wait a minute... That could mean the end of the CPC! (applause) Thank you Quote
sharkman Posted February 18, 2006 Report Posted February 18, 2006 Clapping for yourself? Whatever turns your crank. Quote
uOttawaMan Posted February 18, 2006 Report Posted February 18, 2006 Maybe you should take a gander at some of the rabid fans that follow professional sports. They are indeed cult like. In Europe, some of these twits actually have riots in the stands during the games. Painting themselves up, yelling and screaming when their team scores, freaking out at a missed call, these 'fans' are actually quite more rabid than any christian I've ever met, and I've met a few since I am one. Oh, not to mention the violence when they go rampaging and vandalising after a terrible loss! They've even indoctrinated their kids into this cult! Dads doing the religious training on their brats on every streets all over the city. I'm sick and tired of the bouncing ball repeatedly pounding the pavement outside my house. I looked out and observed this young boy just tossing and bouncing his ball.... non-stop...as if mesmerized...toss up and down,bounce, catch, toss up etc.,, I'd swear he was in a trance! Oh, they have their own "idols" alright. One of them is called "The Great One". He's practicing "exercise" its a founding principle of the cult of "Live Longer". Quote "To hear many religious people talk, one would think God created the torso, head, legs and arms but the devil slapped on the genitals.” -Don Schrader
Slavik44 Posted February 18, 2006 Report Posted February 18, 2006 He's practicing "exercise" its a founding principle of the cult of "Live Longer". and with the over population problems soon to be facing the world, the cult will soon pass Al queda as public enemy number one. Quote The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws. - Ayn Rand --------- http://www.politicalcompass.org/ Economic Left/Right: 4.75 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.54 Last taken: May 23, 2007
scribblet Posted February 18, 2006 Report Posted February 18, 2006 Maybe you should take a gander at some of the rabid fans that follow professional sports. They are indeed cult like. In Europe, some of these twits actually have riots in the stands during the games. Painting themselves up, yelling and screaming when their team scores, freaking out at a missed call, these 'fans' are actually quite more rabid than any christian I've ever met, and I've met a few since I am one. I agree that some sports have a definit cult like following, but mainstream religions are not 'cults' - that is simply not true. I would define a religious cult as : group members isolated from their family or society in general The group’s doctrine and belief focuses on the supernatural experiences of the group’s leader The group leader generally is still alive and the group is not very old and ar group members are not allowed to leave the organization. Quote Hey Ho - Ontario Liberals Have to Go - Fight Wynne - save our province
margrace Posted February 18, 2006 Report Posted February 18, 2006 Maybe you should take a gander at some of the rabid fans that follow professional sports. They are indeed cult like. In Europe, some of these twits actually have riots in the stands during the games. Painting themselves up, yelling and screaming when their team scores, freaking out at a missed call, these 'fans' are actually quite more rabid than any christian I've ever met, and I've met a few since I am one. Oh, not to mention the violence when they go rampaging and vandalising after a terrible loss! They've even indoctrinated their kids into this cult! Dads doing the religious training on their brats on every streets all over the city. I'm sick and tired of the bouncing ball repeatedly pounding the pavement outside my house. I looked out and observed this young boy just tossing and bouncing his ball.... non-stop...as if mesmerized...toss up and down,bounce, catch, toss up etc.,, I'd swear he was in a trance! Oh, they have their own "idols" alright. One of them is called "The Great One". And to make matters worse... alot of these cult-like sports fans are also religious Thank heavens. Most probably their saving glory. Ever watch the start of a Nascar race, lot of idiotical bru ha ha, bunch of Amaudons, I wait til the race has started to tune in. Quote
scribblet Posted February 18, 2006 Report Posted February 18, 2006 Maybe you should take a gander at some of the rabid fans that follow professional sports. They are indeed cult like. In Europe, some of these twits actually have riots in the stands during the games. Painting themselves up, yelling and screaming when their team scores, freaking out at a missed call, these 'fans' are actually quite more rabid than any christian I've ever met, and I've met a few since I am one. Oh, not to mention the violence when they go rampaging and vandalising after a terrible loss! They've even indoctrinated their kids into this cult! Dads doing the religious training on their brats on every streets all over the city. I'm sick and tired of the bouncing ball repeatedly pounding the pavement outside my house. I looked out and observed this young boy just tossing and bouncing his ball.... non-stop...as if mesmerized...toss up and down,bounce, catch, toss up etc.,, I'd swear he was in a trance! Oh, they have their own "idols" alright. One of them is called "The Great One". And to make matters worse... alot of these cult-like sports fans are also religious Thank heavens. Most probably their saving glory. Ever watch the start of a Nascar race, lot of idiotical bru ha ha, bunch of Amaudons, I wait til the race has started to tune in. What is an Amaudon - do you mean automaton ? Quote Hey Ho - Ontario Liberals Have to Go - Fight Wynne - save our province
Hollus Posted February 20, 2006 Report Posted February 20, 2006 I agree that some sports have a definit cult like following, but mainstream religions are not 'cults' - that is simply not true.I would define a religious cult as : group members isolated from their family or society in general The group’s doctrine and belief focuses on the supernatural experiences of the group’s leader The group leader generally is still alive and the group is not very old and ar group members are not allowed to leave the organization. I guess its a matter of interpretation of the definition. Wether it be a large one, old one, new one or weird one etc. they all share the function of dictating a group ideology. They differ extensivly in their ideology, yet all claim to be speaking the word of God or some spiritual variation. In my opinion, they all fit into a spectrum of perscribed spiritual speculation, inwhich there are no real answers. I think they use peoples desire for answers as a means to control them, and prevent them from asking these questions themselves. Some religions are more radical than others, some are more controlling, but they all(with out question) require that you conform to their beliefs. I say we dont need them. I say the good that has come from them can be transcended by free thinking individuals. Quote
margrace Posted February 20, 2006 Report Posted February 20, 2006 Oh, they have their own "idols" alright. One of them is called "The Great One". And to make matters worse... alot of these cult-like sports fans are also religious Thank heavens. Most probably their saving glory. Ever watch the start of a Nascar race, lot of idiotical bru ha ha, bunch of Amaudons, I wait til the race has started to tune in. What is an Amaudon - do you mean automaton ? It was used extensively in the older generation of my family and is still used by the one's in Ireland, that give you a clue. It means Fool in Gaelic Quote
Hollus Posted February 20, 2006 Report Posted February 20, 2006 Oh, they have their own "idols" alright. One of them is called "The Great One". And to make matters worse... alot of these cult-like sports fans are also religious Thank heavens. Most probably their saving glory. Ever watch the start of a Nascar race, lot of idiotical bru ha ha, bunch of Amaudons, I wait til the race has started to tune in. What is an Amaudon - do you mean automaton ? It was used extensively in the older generation of my family and is still used by the one's in Ireland, that give you a clue. It means Fool in Gaelic Who are you calling a fool and why? Quote
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