[tinytim]

Oh the jokes that could be made if she goes to a Pentacostal school.....................I will refrain here however!

she may have some holy water.

[ALUmnus]

I'll show her the resurrection.

Dumb.

Seriously, that was ridiculous.

[whmatthews]

Oh I have more, but I won't turn this thread into an argument since some of you can't take a joke.

[RagingTireFire]

So you think sexualizing a major tenant in the Christian faith is funny?

Really, it's not like Baptists have ever made sexy fun of the major tenets -- tenants are people occupying real estate -- of anyone else's faith such as 'speaking in tongues' or 'laying on of hands'. That just doesn't happen.


Really.


It doesn't.

[AZjonz]

So you think sexualizing a major tenant in the Christian faith is funny?

Really, it's not like Baptists have ever made sexy fun of the major tenets -- tenants are people occupying real estate -- of anyone else's faith such as 'speaking in tongues' or 'laying on of hands'. That just doesn't happen.


Really.


It doesn't.

Well played. (tenant part)

[LUconn]

I don't get why when somebody goes over the line, there are always people on here to argue why it was actually ok and not inappropriate while everyone else is a stick in the mud.

[RagingTireFire]

I don't get why when somebody goes over the line, there are always people on here to argue why it was actually ok and not inappropriate while everyone else is a stick in the mud.

If you can define "the line" then you will have your answer.

[AZjonz]

I don't get why when somebody goes over the line, there are always people on here to argue why it was actually ok and not inappropriate while everyone else is a stick in the mud.

If you can define "the line" then you will have your answer.

says Confucius.

I understand the relative nature of the argument. But I think that joke crosses it. Would you make that joke? It was lame, so I know you wouldn’t make it in that regard. I think an argument can be made that sexualizing the resurrection is not right. Some may agree with me, others won’t.

[Hold My Own]

So you think sexualizing a major tenant in the Christian faith is funny?

Really, it's not like Baptists have ever made sexy fun of the major tenets -- tenants are people occupying real estate -- of anyone else's faith such as 'speaking in tongues' or 'laying on of hands'. That just doesn't happen.


Really.


It doesn't.

I think I need a translation...b/c I dont find this offensive so I'm thinking it's far to intelligent for my kind

[ALUmnus]

So you think sexualizing a major tenant in the Christian faith is funny?

Really, it's not like Baptists have ever made sexy fun of the major tenets -- tenants are people occupying real estate -- of anyone else's faith such as 'speaking in tongues' or 'laying on of hands'. That just doesn't happen.


Really.


It doesn't.

You're right. Nothing's wrong, everything's right. Let's all do what's right in our own eyes. Because, I mean, really, everyone does something wrong, so we wouldn't want to be hypocritical by being judgemental or anything like that.


I'm curious to know if any of the low-level theology classes teach what blasphemy is anymore, it seems to be taken pretty lightly by some.

[SuperJon]

Can I just point out that Will never mentioned sex in what he said. Everyone else just assumed that's what he meant.

[RagingTireFire]

I'm curious to know if any of the low-level theology classes teach what blasphemy is anymore, it seems to be taken pretty lightly by some.

The Judaic tradition defines blasphemy as cursing God or pronouncing the name "Jehovah" itself. Christian tradition defines blasphemy as assuming to oneself the qualities of God. Alternatively, defining blasphemy simply as getting cheeky with holy stuff seems to be more in keeping with Muslim tradition.

[Kolzilla41]

Can I just point out that Will never mentioned sex in what he said. Everyone else just assumed that's what he meant.

Oh Snap!!

[justagirl]

Can I just point out that Will never mentioned sex in what he said. Everyone else just assumed that's what he meant.

sure you can point it out, but lets be honest...we all know that is what was implied.

[tinytim]

Can I just point out that Will never mentioned sex in what he said. Everyone else just assumed that's what he meant.

sure you can point it out, but lets be honest...we all know that is what was implied.

This is going to be good...

[ALUmnus]

I'm curious to know if any of the low-level theology classes teach what blasphemy is anymore, it seems to be taken pretty lightly by some.

The Judaic tradition defines blasphemy as cursing God or pronouncing the name "Jehovah" itself. Christian tradition defines blasphemy as assuming to oneself the qualities of God. Alternatively, defining blasphemy simply as getting cheeky with holy stuff seems to be more in keeping with Muslim tradition.

Christian tradition defines it this way. Holy stuff. Hmm, okay. I guess RTF is drawing the lines for us. Like LUConn said, why is anyone defending the comment? It was absolutely inappropriate.

[justagirl]

Can I just point out that Will never mentioned sex in what he said. Everyone else just assumed that's what he meant.

sure you can point it out, but lets be honest...we all know that is what was implied.

This is going to be good...

I wasn't even being ugly, I am just stating the truth. I think even Jon knew he meant that.

[AZjonz]

Can I just point out that Will never mentioned sex in what he said. Everyone else just assumed that's what he meant.

Let him come on here and clarify then.

If it’s not about sex, then what is it about? Is he going to resurrect himself? Does he have a videotape of the original resurrection? Maybe he owns a time machine and can witness it firsthand?

I think the context is clear. I’m ready to be proven wrong though.

[RagingTireFire]

I guess RTF is drawing the lines for us.

No need to be cranky. You referenced LU theology classes teaching what the concept of "blasphemy" is. I simply related what those same theology classes taught me on the topic when I was a student. The Bible considers blasphemy to be of a very serious -- and also of a very specific -- nature and wh's comment, while it is clearly considered distasteful by some, doesn't even come close to that level.

[justagirl]

I guess RTF is drawing the lines for us.

No need to be cranky. You referenced LU theology classes teaching what the concept of "blasphemy" is. I simply related what those same theology classes taught me on the topic when I was a student. The Bible considers blasphemy to be of a very serious -- and also of a very specific -- nature and wh's comment, while it is clearly considered distasteful by some, doesn't even come close to that level.

maybe the point isn't even blasphemy..maybe it is just that it WAS crude, and kind of unnecessary?

[tinytim]

I guess RTF is drawing the lines for us.

No need to be cranky. You referenced LU theology classes teaching what the concept of "blasphemy" is. I simply related what those same theology classes taught me on the topic when I was a student. The Bible considers blasphemy to be of a very serious -- and also of a very specific -- nature and wh's comment, while it is clearly considered distasteful by some, doesn't even come close to that level.

maybe the point isn't even blasphemy..maybe it is just that it WAS crude, and kind of unnecessary?

Good point

[thepostman]

it may have been "crude and inappropriate"...but the word blasphemy sure gets thrown around a lot by people..

with that said is this debate really happening again?? nothing ever is accomplished

[sweetnahmah1]

[RagingTireFire]

Best point yet. I give you imaginary rep points.

[justagirl]

it may have been "crude and inappropriate"...but the word blasphemy sure gets thrown around a lot by people..

with that said is this debate really happening again?? nothing ever is accomplished

true. i didnt say blasphemy though, so i am in the clear! i feel like this site has just been one debate about everything for a week or so now...maybe its the holidays making everyone testy!! lol!