7 sins

[meekon5]

Ouch I feel a little unclean.

Ah that was not my intension.

All my posts are made with a tongue-in-cheek sarcasm that I  always thought was self deprecating. Obviously the medium of text here doesn't portray that.

I never mean to brow beat and am always willing to admit I'm wrong.

Could someone please point out the threat element because I haven't a clue.

I feel this is a complete overreaction.

BTW I come from a long line of military types and had relatives die in Japanese prison camps, and all over europe, and friends and family continue to fight and die in many theatres of war all over the world still.

I didn't think I was undertaking Undudely conduct I look forward to your comments.

[Matt the Walrus]

Uh, I was worried about this. But since we've already dug the whole...

I just hope that those American bible belt Christians that you so despise do not ever again have to go over there to save your lame souls and leave their bodies in graves all over Europe so to preserve your luxury of spewing idiocy.  I seriously encourage you seek some mental counsel.  You are in dire need of it.  May this forum some day be fee of your presence,  In the meantime, it will be free of mine.

Frank,
1) This has nothing to do with WWII
2) Yes there has been some poking of tender spots here but there's no need to get so nasty
3) Though I totally understand if you don't wish to contribute this thread anymore leaving the forum entirely is a bit drastic. Nobody wants to push you out and we all lose when we create these divisions.
4) Digital group hug?

[meekon5]

And I had already apologised Dude

Whoa dudes, we're getting very undude here. I think we can all have a good discussion here without the personal attacks.

I take the point Matt. I just felt my point was being missed. (and apologies to barman, shit sorry meant bartender).

I am actually really enjoying this discussion, but as tends to happen when people passionately believe a point of view things can get a bit personal.

I did also have a couple of friends look over this post as I was completely confused by this reaction. It's a bit like having a laugh with a group of friends down the pub when one turns on you and stabs you, for no apparent reason. I was a little shocked.

I am told that the phrase:

So do be aware I may that I may react violently when I think the christians are at he gate.

Could have been taken the wrong way, "react violently" was not meant as physical violence. This is not a threat of physical violence, and I am slightly offended it was taken as such, being a ex-Buddhist pacifist.

All I can say is I meant all my posts in a teasing way and think this is a total failure of a sense of humour.

Though I realise there are Dudeist Christians on the site, perhaps they should remember we are not all Dudeist Christians.

And surprisingly some of us are not Americans as well so will have different points of view on religion, economics and politics (and History). Also we tend to phrase things differently.

[greatspiritmonk]

Frank, I agree with Matt that leaving the forum is a bit drastic, at the end we are all here to learn to take it easy, am I wrong? That's what makes the difference with other religions, we can stay at the same table with a polytheistic pagan and still talk with him appreciating the conversation. And btw Meekon has very interesting points of view, well, most of the times  .

Being mainly Taoists we know that everything has a bit of truth and everything has its place- I'm wandering a little here but the point is that if we aren't (and some times I'm not too) able to take things easy than we must see the movie some more times.

Matt, I see your point, nevertheless "you" can call yourself how you like but if you don't do what Jesus did you are not a Christian. And He said mainly two things: there is only one God (+- the Tao concept) and respect the others.
This is what means being a Christian. In other words I can say that I'm Napoleon, but this doesn't mean that I am. Even if I call myself in that way. The message of Christ was strong and very appealing, that's why it has been twisted and used to enslave people. A lot of so called Christians even these days would like to burn books, since burning people is not anymore allowed, but they are another thing than Christians.
And btw the Bible has nothing to do with Christianity, just like the Qumran is a copy of the Torah. If you want a more original book on Christ read the Gospel of Thomas.

Peace Dudes. 

[Da Stranger]

Uh....just take it easy man.

Most religions are just like...uh...sometimes there's a man...sometimes there's a man....ah hell, lost my train of thought...

[Da Stranger]

Oh yea.... well heres some Dead lyrics for ya...

There comes a redeemer and he slowly, too, fades away
And there follows his wagon behind him that's loaded with clay
And the seeds that were silent all burst into bloom and decay
And night comes so quiet, its close on the heels of the day

[chorus]

Sometimes we live no particular way but our own
And sometimes we visit your country and live in your home
Sometimes we ride on your horses, sometimes we walk alone
Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own

----http://whitegum.com/intro.htm (great site!)

[hannahdude]

of, fuck, i thought this thread was about my favorite vino called, 7 deadly zins....never mind, out of my element.

[meekon5]

Much like a child wondering in half way through the film there Hannah.

[hannahdude]

Much like a child wondering in half way through the film there Hannah.

my whole life, meekon-dude, my whole LIFE. it's been such a 'blessing'.

[4weeddude]

Which ones do I  suffer from ....... HHMMM ...... I just sufferabide....

[Busmum]

Uh....just take it easy man.

Most religions are just like...uh...sometimes there's a man...sometimes there's a man....ah hell, lost my train of thought...

"... the sandal!  follow the sandal..!"

                      "...no! the gourd... follow the gourd!"

i hope i've clarified everything.