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American Golgotha |
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Brad Majors 
since 2001-04-03
Posts 2647Georgia 
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Blasphemy runs like blood over a plastic crucifix onto Swaggert's secret stash of Hustlers "I have sinned: yet belittle the sheep for following the shepard alterboys in father Brian's "private" chambers paying penance for lost innocense as the staue of Jesus drips another tear of blood before crashing on the floor below unheard beneath the droning noise of mindless ritual except the old mexican Janitor who cleans up the pieces and puts up a new one in its place walking away cursing in spanish about cheap Japanese merchandise. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Yep, more plastic iconology than anyone can possibly revere. My neighbor in California had a plastic Mary, plastic Jesus, and a furry dog figurine whose head wobbled up and down... all mounted to his dashboard. I never did figure out which one he favored the most, as they all seemd to have equal an foothold in his old Chevy. but then I know there is much more to this post than the icons indicate. [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (03-12-2003 02:30 PM).] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Brad, Something to think about, enjoyed. |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
You will never know how much I loved this. It is so full of truths! Marti Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts. A.Einstein |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
this is why i follow the Tao |
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Brad Majors
since 2001-04-03
Posts 2647Georgia |
Thank you for reading! |
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bbent Senior Member
since 2001-01-07
Posts 521Alaska |
was watching some clergy from several denomanations having a go at each other on Larry King the other day and it brought to mind those little flesh colored Christs that glow in the dark and just what is really considered sacred.enjoyed your write. Live like it's your last day... |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Loved this more than you know. Funny how a religion who's WORD is against the worshipping of idols has and sells myriads of them. |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
"I have sinned: yet belittle the sheep for following the shepard alterboys in father Brian's "private" chambers paying penance for lost innocense" The meaning behind the above words were certainly not lost on me. The irony, the truth, the brilliance. Left me shaking my head in absolute astonishment. So much more than well done!! Susan |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Brad, I saw beyond your words of the plastic figurines in this one. I think sometimes when people condemn others, they forget that they themselvs have had to beg forgiveness...if not for the identical thing they are condemning, something equally wrong and immoral. People should always think from where they have come, and to have a forgiving spirit for others. Hugs, Ethel |
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Brad Majors
since 2001-04-03
Posts 2647Georgia |
thank you |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
certainly a sadness in much of what we see, but to think that, too, when He was in the flesh, He was rejected by so many as if He were something ordinary "What good can come from Nazereth?" they asked. It does no good to love the image if one does not know the Shepherd and the image is not the Shepherd, but perhaps a reminder and a statement that can only be backed up by one's life. Really enjoyed the read, quite provocative, you see. Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Brad - this was amazing - perfectly executed alterboys in father Brian's "private" chambers paying penance for lost innocense as the staue of Jesus drips another tear of blood xxoo |
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