FR: "Rosary For Souls That Will Be Lost RE: Da Vinci Code"

[K8-EEE]

LOL!!! This is a hilarious thread for a lot of reasons, including all the literary critics who HAVE NOT AND WILL NOT READ THE BOOK and the fact that the Rosary people get mad at the "discussions" taking place as they want everyone to TYPE the rosary or something? OMG...they're like "this is a DEVOTIONAL fr thread, the moderators said it is just like being in church, so don't talk in church!"

Egads what a bunch of nuts....

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1630172/posts

[Erika]

1. So what are they afraid of?

These people are big time screwed up. A book is going to cause them harm?

[jayctravis]

17. I would imagine a very good book has caused them

a lot of harm already.

Not that it's the book's fault.

[Initech]

2. How hard is it to grasp the concept of fiction?

I mean really, the phony hype surrounding this book / movie just gets stupider and stupider.

[K8-EEE]

5. It's in the "lies" oops I mean "fiction" section of the library...

I think that's what Jon Stewart said once, LOL...God get a grip!

[Ringo84]

3. Re:

I'm a Christian myself. I don't see what the big problem is.

Even if the facts in The Da Vinci Code are erroneous, what's wrong with inciting people to think about issues related to Jesus?

A lot of fundies have campaigned hard against this movie. You have to wonder why they're so scared. Could it be that the movie might actually make someone think about theological issues?

You're right. Right-wing and fundamentalism is a REALLY bad combination.
Ringo

[gtar100]

16. Because secretly they believe God has lost control

and He needs their help to get it back. They are afraid and anything that challenges the foundations of their beliefs brings up that scary feeling again that God is going to yell at them and squish them like a bug.

Now who hates who for who's freedom??? I really think many church-goers need to learn to think outside the indoctrinated box. They are so caught up in ritual and interpretation and have no mind for meditation and ponderance. After all, how can you listen to God if you spend your whole time talking and filling your mind with words, words and more words.

[Ilsa]

35. What a wonderful analysis!

God is so weak he or she needs their pathetic assistance to "take control" of the world again?

I was raised southern baptist and I am so glad I found my way out of that narrow-minded cult. I cringe when I consider what my life could have been with that.

[Scooter24]

4. LOL...

My mother started reading the book last week and recommended it. I believe in God and think of myself as an "ok" Christian, but don't believe that a movie or book can easily sway my belief or damn me to hell.

OTOH, I'm gay, so in their mindless world, I'm practically already in hell. So why not just live a little :)

Maybe I should pray for them?

[Kagemusha]

6. Every time I re-read this topic, it gets a little sadder and funnier

That's just.. wow..

[sepia_steel]

7. Holy shit.

I don't know who's more stupid - the people insisting to their friends that the story is TRUTH, or the idiots who are taking religious measures to 'save' the poor, misguided viewers of the film/readers of the book.

It is FICTION. Why don't they just pray for EVERYONE who enjoys a book or a film while they're at it.

MOST people are just fans of good ol' fiction. Such as myself. On opening night, I'll be there. I guess they'd better pray for me, too!

God must have an ENORMOUS sense of humor. :rofl:

[K8-EEE]

8. Classic: The Freeper's Preist Is S-S-Scared Of DVC

According to freeper Sandyeggo, her pastor at St. Ephrem's Maronite Catholic Church, Fr. Nabil, believes that many souls will be lost as a result of this book. Thank you, Pyro, for an excellent suggestion. Our Blessed Mother hears our prayers and intercedes with her Son.


I LITERALLY LOL'D AT SOME OF THE RESPONSES ON THAT THREAD....

[Erika]

11. Tell me you are joking!

These people have such a frail belief system? This is so hilarious.

[Scooter24]

9. Ok...Everyone thinking about seeing this movie...

Ok. Everyone thinking about going to see this movie or reading the book, I highly recommend you consider buying this:


"Turn or Burn" Mini Gift Basket for the Hellbound
The "'Turn or Burn' Mini-Giftbasket" contains one pack of ultra-frightening, hip retro Hellfire Bible Tracts; one pack of SPF30 "to go" moisturizing sunscreen; one "Anima Sola" stripper pen; and two packs of Red Hots candies, all packaged in a lovely basket. Wrapped in red and yellow cellophane and a red and orange bow for ready gift giving.

http://www.misspoppy.com/catalog/xcart/customer/product.php?productid=16216&cat=277&page=1

:P

[Erika]

12. LOL n/t

[renate]

18. O. M. G.

I'm a gen-you-ine Christian (the kind that votes Democratic and thinks people should be nice instead of starting wars) and I am totally
Laughing
My
Ass
Off
at that site.
Too funny. :rofl:

[ShockediSay]

10. Do Freepers think God needs their help??

It's quite the opposite, only the Freepers don't get it.

[magellan]

13. I LOVE this one

"It almost might be an entertaining movie on it's own, but for me, it's been ruined by my friends who insist it's truth"

I know exactly what you mean, little freep. I feel the same way about RELIGION.

[Erika]

14. Yet they don't worry about denying the poor health and services?

Wasn't that a Commandment. Did Christ say anything about giving to the rich at the cost to the poor?

These people don't worry about that but worry about some book? These people are hilarious. Beyond belief.

[Suich]

15. Speaking as an ex-Catholic, do you know what these are called?

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us!
Mary, Mother of Perpetual Help, pray for us!
Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for us!

Ejaculations! I was taught that starting in 1st grade.

[spuddonna]

21. That'll be three Hail Mary's, a Glory Be, and one Our Father...

:evilgrin:

You know, they should do a "Catholic Schoolhouse Rock"...

"Ejaculations! For mercy! For lost causes! For special indulgencies!
They're special requests to the Saints or Jesus,
ending with an exclamation point or by a comma when the desperation's not as strong!"

[giant_robot]

32. Another ex-Catholic, here. I just think it's funny that

people who take a fictional book way too seriously are worried that people are going to read another fictional book based on their fictional book, and that then they're not going to believe the first fictional book anymore.

Confused yet?

[Suich]

34. These are the same people who thought

"March of the Penguins" showed good Christian values because the penquins were monogamous!

I wonder if there will be people praying for the "lost souls" who go into the theater to see "Da Vinci Code."

[EFerrari]

19. Any day now, they really WILL drink the Kool Aid!

:rofl:

[Old and In the Way]

20. As the pool evaporates over at FR, the rocks are starting to show.

Really, the average IQ is trending in the same direction as Bush's poll# s.

You ought to read the daily Presidential prayer threads. :eyes:

[Dead_Parrot]

26. ROFL... nt

[Maiden England]

22. Oh but a film where God is a frikken LION is OK???

:crazy:

[jbnow]

23. OK, it's dumb

but at least they aren't wishing them all in hell. They're trying to pray to keep them out. I think the concern is ridiculous but if they believe it at least they are trying to do a "nice" thing.

[Bluebear]

24. QUIET! It's "just like church"!

:crazy:

[AtomicKitten]

25. They can genuflect til their knees bleed.

The book is still fiction.

[WildClarySage]

27. A church in our neighborhood has a sign out that reads

"Discover the "VILE" in the "Duh!"-Vinci Code, Sunday 7:00pm.

This outrage is crapola designed to inspire the faithful to come to church and contribute to the collection plate while they're at it.

[baby_mouse]

28. What's WRONG with them?

:-0

I mean, what the fuck is this total CRAP, a DEVOTIONAL THREAD?

WHAT?

[immoderate]

29. This is a DEVOLUTIONAL thread.

--IMM

[DenaliDemocrat]

30. As a non-practicing Catholic

how about someone tell these guys to quit praying rosaries over people going to see a movie and start praying rosaries over people who left the Church because the priests can't quit screwing little boys.

[LeftyMom]

31. Somebody over there actually gets it on this one

To: Pyro7480

Just a thought....

Matthew 6:5-8

And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask Him.

6 posted on 05/10/2006 5:41:33 PM PDT by Hodar (With Rights, come Responsibilities. Don't assume one, without assuming the other.)
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[nemo137]

33. I saw that, and thought "zing!"

[Bluebear]

36. Snap!