Acriku Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 Man gets bitten in the leg after jumping into a lion's den to preach Christianity to them and attempt to convert them. "
Andrew Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 Wouldn't Noah who made Noah's ark save them? But only 2 of each kind :D
Caid Ivik Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 Is this forum meaning to start a political, religious or philosophical discussion?
Acriku Posted November 8, 2004 Author Posted November 8, 2004 Hell, I can pull things out of my ass and say that this was meant to stir discussion regarding the intentions and both chronic and acute effects of evangelistic preaching, and whether or not they are successful in their mission or in fact accomplishing the exact opposite of what they intended. But I won't, because I don't need to. This is to discuss the ignorance and stupidity of a Christian man trying to do what people are sick of already. And now it seems the animals are sick of it, too. It has religion in it. We're discussing it. So, leave your offended self at the door if it will blind your judgement.
GUNWOUNDS Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 acriku why are you making fun of a retarded man?
GUNWOUNDS Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 This is to discuss the ignorance and stupidity of a Christian man trying to do what people are sick of already. And now it seems the animals are sick of it, too. If i find an article about a retarded atheist who jumped into a group of lions screaming there is no god there is no god... could i then start a thread that says "This is to discuss the ignorance and stupidity of an atheist man trying to do what people are sick of already.
Acriku Posted November 8, 2004 Author Posted November 8, 2004 If i find an article about a retarded atheist who jumped into a group of lions screaming there is no god there is no god... could i then start a thread that says "This is to discuss the ignorance and stupidity of an atheist man trying to do what people are sick of already. ANd now it seems the animals are sick of it too" Hell I'd find that pretty stupid, too. Even though atheists are not known nearly as much as evangelist Christians to be doing this *snorts*. I think you seem to forget that atheists constantly running their mouths about religious topics tends to grate on people's nerves just as much as overzealous christians grate on people's nerves.*hint* *hint*Which forum? Certainly not this forum. I haven't seen an atheist running their mouth about religious topics constantly for a long time now. and no i am not offended at all ... i think it is quite funny.... however it is a bit annoying that you are focusing more on the christianity part instead of focusing on his mental illness which was probably more of a contributing factor. And it is annoying that you are putting all of the irritation factor on christians when atheists most certainly irritate people just as much.I'm glad you aren't offended. Now when an article about a man preaching about Christianity to a group of lions is mentioned, there is much more discussion in the part that involves the Christian part, the evangelical part of converting lions. It only makes sense to talk about that more than about the lions. I am sure if i go on google.com and search for stupid things atheists do... and i would get thousands of hits... but what would be the point?Also i am not picking on atheists it was just an example.I have no doubt in my mind that you could find that many. People are stupid in general. I'm just pointing this one case out, and you chose to get hissy just because I didn't mention that every other person is stupid. What this guy did is stupid, that's apparent.And what's all of this about him being retarded? Nowhere in the article did it mention anything of a mental health problem. Although, they did mention he was a Christian... *buz-ZING*... Sorry had to say it :-X
GUNWOUNDS Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 just cause they didnt mention he had mental illness doesnt mean he isnt ill.
GUNWOUNDS Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 Hell I'd find that pretty stupid, too. Even though atheists are not known nearly as much as evangelist Christians to be doing this *snorts*. HAH.... two words..
GUNWOUNDS Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 Which forum? Certainly not this forum. I haven't seen an atheist running their mouth about religious topics constantly for a long time now. Dukeleto has been holding the fort in you absence.
Acriku Posted November 8, 2004 Author Posted November 8, 2004 So you're assuming he's retarded. Well that's lovely. Until a medical official says he is, I'll assume he isn't. It's certainly not smart at all, but who knows. People believe in a being that lives in a timeless void outside of the universe. After that, it's very hard to be surprised anymore.
GUNWOUNDS Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 So you're assuming he's retarded. Well that's lovely. Until a medical official says he is, I'll assume he isn't. It's certainly not smart at all, but who knows. People believe in a being that lives in a timeless void outside of the universe. After that, it's very hard to be surprised anymore.yea or people who believe the universe magically appeared by itself like a rabbit out of a hat.
Acriku Posted November 8, 2004 Author Posted November 8, 2004 yea or people who believe the universe magically appeared by itself like a rabbit out of a hat. Or that it has always been here with no begining *chuckle* You are definately correct.... hard to be surprised anymore. But being surprised has nothing to do with your unfortunate inability to distinguish the mentally ill from those who are not. The only way it could not be mental illness is if it was a prank or a suicidal deathwish which we know it wasnt. Think critically. Dont just think to the boundaries of what you "want" to believe.Grown men intentionally run from bulls in Spain. Are they all mentally retarded as well? If we judged mental retardation on a single act then everybody would be a mental retard.
GUNWOUNDS Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 Grown men intentionally run from bulls in Spain. Are they all mentally retarded as well? If we judged mental retardation on a single act then everybody would be a mental retard. It specifically said in the article that the man spoke to the lions and specifically asked them to bite his leg.... he was specifically asking to be wounded/injured.
GUNWOUNDS Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 also being mentally ill does not mean you have to be totally insane... you can have what is called "lack of capacity"
nemafakei Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 Gunwounds, your assumption is worthy of DukeLeto himself.
GUNWOUNDS Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 Gunwounds, your assumption is worthy of DukeLeto himself.actually i think my analysis is pretty solid.
Caid Ivik Posted November 8, 2004 Posted November 8, 2004 Haluzak ;D But still I think it's not exactly for PRP...
Acriku Posted November 9, 2004 Author Posted November 9, 2004 You can continue to assume that he is mentally retarded, but you are still assuming. And your definition of mental retardation loses its meaning when it can so easily be given to the majority of the population through one of their actions they have done in their lifetime. Whether it be doing drugs, speeding down the interstate with no headlights, trying out Christianity, any number of things that are pretty reckless and "retarded." So, saying he is mentally retarded is just as saying he is stupid. Which I agree, then.Jk bout the Christianity part, but I think it's funny how it riles you up.Your assessment Paladin that this was done as a joke seems plausible, sort of like how those dumbass teenagers imitate Jackass and its stunts. Although, this being a 46-year-old man makes it seem unlikely.
Dante Posted November 9, 2004 Posted November 9, 2004 just cause they didnt mention he had mental illness doesnt mean he isnt ill. Pure christianity would not compell someone to engage a lion and ask it to bite him.No mention = no grounds for assumption. If that were the case no christians would be alive today.... he obviously is handicapped or mentally ill. What is
DukeLeto Posted November 9, 2004 Posted November 9, 2004 Gunwounds, your assumption is worthy of DukeLeto himself.I would take offense at that if it wasn't somewaht true. I am often deliberately vague and obtuse; that doesn't mean I'm retarded. I just feel that anyone who would blindly follow something without questioning the underlying support is ignorant of most of the facts. Certainly you must agree?To Gunwounds: Personally, I've heard a lot more from the anti-gay right than from the gay community since the start fo the election year. And frankly, I think the gay community has a right to be pissed. But maybe it's my imagination that 14 states just banned gay marriage. ::) And if get any inklings I'm retarded, I have some highest-in-the-grade PSAT scores and a 4.375 Pre-IB GPA that want to talk to you.
GUNWOUNDS Posted November 9, 2004 Posted November 9, 2004 Jk bout the Christianity part, but I think it's funny how it riles you up.Actually .. if you want to know the truth.... the fact of the matter is that this thread is funny but not THAT funny. You posting this thread and getting all excited about it like it is the funniest thing in the world is like someone who laughs too hard at a bad joke. You know... you tell the bad joke and everyone chuckles... but then there is that one guy busting a gut and everyone is looking at him like he is weird.You are that guy acriku. In addition, i am not getting "riled" up ... i am just stating the obvious. Its more of an annoyance is all... the same type of annoyance i get when i flip through the TV channels and all i find is crappy programming.
GUNWOUNDS Posted November 9, 2004 Posted November 9, 2004 And if get any inklings I'm retarded, I have some highest-in-the-grade PSAT scores and a 4.375 Pre-IB GPA that want to talk to you.and? ... the unibomber graduated from harvard.... but he is still insane.Retarded doesnt have to mean "stupid"
nemafakei Posted November 10, 2004 Posted November 10, 2004 If a man walks into a pillar box across the road, do you go and ask him or find out the state of his mental health (and possibly vision) before allowing yourself to laugh - if, of course the man is entirely sane etc?Do you still find it funny thereafter?"And yes i would consider a man talking to lions and asking to be eaten insane or having "diminished capacity"Hey, I regularly talk to brick walls as if they'd listen, but no one's seriously accusing me of being insane just from seeing me post on PRP.(More seriously, though, surprising as it may seem, the man may not have been talking to the lions for their benefit, but more for the dramatic effect).
exatreide Posted November 10, 2004 Posted November 10, 2004 acriku why are you making fun of a retarded man?
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