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Revival . . . 1952
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Revival . . . 1952 |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America 
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church pews filled to the brimming I sat scrunched up on the last row 1952 trying to hide thirteenyearsold revival summertime in Arkansas preacher screaming at us called the unbaptized of the flock heathens spewing spit and salvation Holy Bible in one hand the other hand clenched above his head as though to strike down the ungodly hot and stifling in that church air conditioning no preached hell and damnation forever then came the singing of the hymns I come to the Garden alone preacher bounded from behind the pulpit marched up and down the aisle beseeching sinners to turn their lives over to Gawd I scrunched down back row somehow his eyes found mine then he was there death grip on my arm drigging me down the aisle praying over me I was saved so he said I was just scared to death got home after church mother made me burn all my comic books ~ What's The Difference Between Roast Beef And Pea Soup? / Anyone Can Roast Beef. ~ |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I got saved in a scary way too, and even got a darn video of it didn't know it would be on TV for everyone to see |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Sue 'em! Just kidding, but the high pressure salesmanship of many of the evangelists in this country are almost criminal. And it is ALL about them and how many "souls" they can claim they have saved. Thanks for stopping by and relating, passing shadows. ~ What's The Difference Between Roast Beef And Pea Soup? / Anyone Can Roast Beef. ~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
I did a short stint as a Jesus Freak in high school. So I know about extremes and the fear of God and Hell as "sales tools". Good write! Lori |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Yes indeed, Lori, fire and damnation gets a young mind plenty worked up. Thanks. ~ What's The Difference Between Roast Beef And Pea Soup? / Anyone Can Roast Beef. ~ |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
...I come to the Garden alone Sometimes, when I hear some of the old Gospel songs, I wonder of them...did you ever stop to think just "why" He wanted to be away from the masses so often? Sometimes, people can be a real pain... Good stuff, Jerry. I've got some church stories too, but not this good. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
love the last line... the god I know not only loves comic books, but has such a sense of humor I thought I was a Goddess for awhile. Appreciating your recovery Jer.  |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
I imagine your church stories will have a bit more substance than mine, do Sunshine. Thank you. <><><> I have a feeling you are still a goddess, serenity, and thank you, my recovery is plodding along. ~ What's The Difference Between Roast Beef And Pea Soup? / Anyone Can Roast Beef. ~ |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
NO need to go back to '52. I can show you that scene right now in North Carolina! You describe it well. God, please protect me from your followers... |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Thank you, Balladeer. ~ What's The Difference Between Roast Beef And Pea Soup? / Anyone Can Roast Beef. ~ |
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faithmairee Senior Member
since 2011-01-05
Posts 1441Poe Haven, USA |
oh gawd, your detail was such that i felt i was there...cringing along side of you...oh, the tales we can tell...great poem, JerryPat  There must be a poem in here somewhere. |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Haha! I imagine we do have some tales to tell, Faith, and I felt you when you cringed. Heehee ~ What's The Difference Between Roast Beef And Pea Soup? / Anyone Can Roast Beef. ~ |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
I am with Serenity and Balladeer on this one – except for the goddess part, hee hee. In my humble opinion, although I regard myself as a Christian (not because of me, but because of Christ), fake and/or overzealous Christians (especially leaders) with an agenda are more scary and creepy and sickening than murderers. Owl |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
You capsuled what I meant my poem to portray, Owl. Thank you. ~ What's The Difference Between Roast Beef And Pea Soup? / Anyone Can Roast Beef. ~ |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
You DID portray it - and in a much more effective way than I did. I was agreeing with you. Smiles. Owl |
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