Title: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: curiosityandthecat on June 15, 2010, 12:15:45 PM
Post by: curiosityandthecat on June 15, 2010, 12:15:45 PM
I must say, it did make me giggle a bit.
http://www.fox19.com/Global/story.asp?S=12649244
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http://www.blaghag.com/2010/06/touchdown-jesus-is-on-fire.html
QuoteMONROE, OH (FOX19) - The large Jesus statue in Monroe was destroyed after being struck by lightning Monday evening.
The iconic statue was a landmark on Interstate 75, and was dubbed "King of Kings" by members of Solid Rock Church, where it resided.
The 62 feet tall statue weighing 16,000 pounds quickly became engulfed with flames. Fire crews were on the scene for several hours to put out the fire.
The statue, also nicknamed "Touchdown Jesus," is made out of wood and Styrofoam. The statue also had a steel frame anchored in concrete and fiberglass.
http://www.fox19.com/Global/story.asp?S=12649244
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http://www.blaghag.com/2010/06/touchdown-jesus-is-on-fire.html
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Cecilie on June 15, 2010, 12:22:30 PM
Post by: Cecilie on June 15, 2010, 12:22:30 PM
Think Thor had anything to do with it...?
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Tank on June 15, 2010, 02:27:37 PM
Post by: Tank on June 15, 2010, 02:27:37 PM
Sweet! 
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: teifuani on June 15, 2010, 03:23:25 PM
Post by: teifuani on June 15, 2010, 03:23:25 PM
Quote from: "Cecilie"Think Thor had anything to do with it...?
Nah, it was totally Zeus.
(I wasn't a Hellenic Pagan at all, what makes you think that?
)
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Cecilie on June 15, 2010, 03:30:35 PM
Post by: Cecilie on June 15, 2010, 03:30:35 PM
Quote from: "teifuani"Thor is way more awesome. He's got a hammer and everything. And a badass helmet.Quote from: "Cecilie"Think Thor had anything to do with it...?
Nah, it was totally Zeus.
(I wasn't a Hellenic Pagan at all, what makes you think that?
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: karadan on June 15, 2010, 04:07:01 PM
Post by: karadan on June 15, 2010, 04:07:01 PM
Quote from: "Cecilie"Quote from: "teifuani"Quote from: "Cecilie"Think Thor had anything to do with it...?
Nah, it was totally Zeus.
(I wasn't a Hellenic Pagan at all, what makes you think that? :)
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: pinkocommie on June 15, 2010, 08:43:10 PM
Post by: pinkocommie on June 15, 2010, 08:43:10 PM
When they inevitably rebuild, they should do a sculpture of Jesus doing an end zone dance. It's the natural progression.
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: TomThumb on June 15, 2010, 10:27:57 PM
Post by: TomThumb on June 15, 2010, 10:27:57 PM
Does anyone seriously believe that this incident is not a clear warning that Barack Obama is the Antichrist?
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: KDbeads on June 15, 2010, 10:29:20 PM
Post by: KDbeads on June 15, 2010, 10:29:20 PM
Quote from: "TomThumb"Does anyone seriously believe that this incident is not a clear warning that Barack Obama is the Antichrist?
WTF??? Are you for real? Get off it will ya and go find some other forum to annoy ya troll.
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Tank on June 15, 2010, 10:40:11 PM
Post by: Tank on June 15, 2010, 10:40:11 PM
Quote from: "TomThumb"Does anyone seriously believe that this incident is not a clear warning that Barack Obama is the Antichrist?
Well it was a bloody bad shot then! I mean it's not like the White House is a small target!
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: philosoraptor on June 15, 2010, 10:56:58 PM
Post by: philosoraptor on June 15, 2010, 10:56:58 PM
Quote from: "TomThumb"Does anyone seriously believe that this incident is not a clear warning that Barack Obama is the Antichrist?
Generally, I like to give people the benefit of the doubt, but I feel pretty safe saying that you are a moron.
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: TomThumb on June 15, 2010, 11:04:47 PM
Post by: TomThumb on June 15, 2010, 11:04:47 PM
Quote from: "philosoraptor"Nice to meet you, too.Quote from: "TomThumb"Does anyone seriously believe that this incident is not a clear warning that Barack Obama is the Antichrist?
Generally, I like to give people the benefit of the doubt, but I feel pretty safe saying that you are a moron.
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Cecilie on June 15, 2010, 11:06:21 PM
Post by: Cecilie on June 15, 2010, 11:06:21 PM
Wait, two questions:
1. Why was this in the news?
2. Why did they build a giant Jesus in the first place?
1. Why was this in the news?
2. Why did they build a giant Jesus in the first place?
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: pinkocommie on June 15, 2010, 11:08:02 PM
Post by: pinkocommie on June 15, 2010, 11:08:02 PM
Quote from: "TomThumb"Quote from: "philosoraptor"Generally, I like to give people the benefit of the doubt, but I feel pretty safe saying that you are a moron.Nice to meet you, too. :D
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: TomThumb on June 15, 2010, 11:09:21 PM
Post by: TomThumb on June 15, 2010, 11:09:21 PM
Quote from: "Cecilie"Wait, two questions:1.Because it's a noteworthy event?
1. Why was this in the news?
2. Why did they build a giant Jesus in the first place?
2.It was God's will this statue was built, so it could be destroyed to warn the world of the coming of the Antichrist.
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Cecilie on June 15, 2010, 11:10:55 PM
Post by: Cecilie on June 15, 2010, 11:10:55 PM
Quote from: "TomThumb"2.It was God's will this statue was built, so it could be destroyed to warn the world of the coming of the Antichrist.That was the best he could come up with?
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: pinkocommie on June 15, 2010, 11:12:23 PM
Post by: pinkocommie on June 15, 2010, 11:12:23 PM
Poe's law comes to mind...
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: TomThumb on June 15, 2010, 11:12:34 PM
Post by: TomThumb on June 15, 2010, 11:12:34 PM
Quote from: "Cecilie"Who is "he"?Quote from: "TomThumb"2.It was God's will this statue was built, so it could be destroyed to warn the world of the coming of the Antichrist.That was the best he could come up with?
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Cecilie on June 15, 2010, 11:13:06 PM
Post by: Cecilie on June 15, 2010, 11:13:06 PM
Quote from: "TomThumb"You know.Quote from: "Cecilie"Who is "he"?Quote from: "TomThumb"2.It was God's will this statue was built, so it could be destroyed to warn the world of the coming of the Antichrist.That was the best he could come up with?
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: KDbeads on June 15, 2010, 11:13:38 PM
Post by: KDbeads on June 15, 2010, 11:13:38 PM
Quote from: "TomThumb"Quote from: "Cecilie"Wait, two questions:1.Because it's a noteworthy event?
1. Why was this in the news?
2. Why did they build a giant Jesus in the first place?
2.It was God's will this statue was built, so it could be destroyed to warn the world of the coming of the Antichrist.
Yep, he's a lunatic.
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: TomThumb on June 15, 2010, 11:20:54 PM
Post by: TomThumb on June 15, 2010, 11:20:54 PM
Can you people not tolerate any opinions or beliefs which contradict your own?
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Davin on June 15, 2010, 11:23:16 PM
Post by: Davin on June 15, 2010, 11:23:16 PM
Quote from: "TomThumb"Can you people not tolerate any opinions or beliefs which contradict your own?What do you mean by "you people" ?!?!
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: KDbeads on June 15, 2010, 11:23:35 PM
Post by: KDbeads on June 15, 2010, 11:23:35 PM
Since you can't back up your beliefs with anything substantial and are spouting racism, non scientific facts, etc..... NO!
I abhor racists.
I abhor racists.
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: TomThumb on June 15, 2010, 11:24:47 PM
Post by: TomThumb on June 15, 2010, 11:24:47 PM
Quote from: "Davin"Sorry, I could have put that more tactfully. I mean the contributors to this forum.Quote from: "TomThumb"Can you people not tolerate any opinions or beliefs which contradict your own?What do you mean by "you people" ?!?!
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: TomThumb on June 15, 2010, 11:26:08 PM
Post by: TomThumb on June 15, 2010, 11:26:08 PM
Quote from: "KDbeads"Since you can't back up your beliefs with anything substantial and are spouting racism, non scientific facts, etc..... NO!As a matter of interest, what have I said that is racist?
I abhor racists.
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: KDbeads on June 15, 2010, 11:27:47 PM
Post by: KDbeads on June 15, 2010, 11:27:47 PM
Quote from: "TomThumb"As a matter of interest, what have I said that is racist?
Quote from: "TomThumb"Does anyone seriously believe that this incident is not a clear warning that Barack Obama is the Antichrist?That's a pretty good start in my book.
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: TomThumb on June 15, 2010, 11:29:17 PM
Post by: TomThumb on June 15, 2010, 11:29:17 PM
My opinions of Obama are totally unrelated to his skin colour.
I apologise for any offence caused.
I apologise for any offence caused.
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: pinkocommie on June 15, 2010, 11:31:30 PM
Post by: pinkocommie on June 15, 2010, 11:31:30 PM
Oh come on now, playing the 'you're not tolerant of ANYONE who disagrees!!!1!' card is so lame. We're just not being tolerant of you because your making unsubstantiated claims and are acting like a troll. Not the Norse mythological troll, the internet kind that likes to come to forums, make crazy statements, and then act incredulous when people point out that they are saying crazy things to get reactions out of people. Reactions like this one. YOUR GOD, I'M PART OF THE PROBLEM!!!!1!!
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Davin on June 15, 2010, 11:35:29 PM
Post by: Davin on June 15, 2010, 11:35:29 PM
Quote from: "TomThumb"My opinions of Obama are totally unrelated to his skin colour.Of course they are, it just so happens that the first anti-Christ U.S. President also happens to be the first non-white U.S. President. Why is it Obama and not Bush 2, Clinton, Bush 1, Reagan... etc. Or for that matter why were people saying it during the elections about Obama and not McCain?
I apologise for any offence caused.
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: TomThumb on June 15, 2010, 11:47:27 PM
Post by: TomThumb on June 15, 2010, 11:47:27 PM
I have decided to take my leave of this forum, as it is the first I have ever come across where it is seemingly acceptable to brand a poster as a "lunatic","moron", "racist", and "troll" simply for expressing an opinion.
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: pinkocommie on June 15, 2010, 11:50:51 PM
Post by: pinkocommie on June 15, 2010, 11:50:51 PM
Good day, sir!
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: KDbeads on June 15, 2010, 11:51:19 PM
Post by: KDbeads on June 15, 2010, 11:51:19 PM
Bye bye, don't let the door hit you on the way out.
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: TomThumb on June 15, 2010, 11:58:05 PM
Post by: TomThumb on June 15, 2010, 11:58:05 PM
By the way, I'll be recommending that everyone I know gives this forum a wide berth.
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Cecilie on June 15, 2010, 11:58:57 PM
Post by: Cecilie on June 15, 2010, 11:58:57 PM
What does berth mean?
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: TomThumb on June 16, 2010, 12:01:05 AM
Post by: TomThumb on June 16, 2010, 12:01:05 AM
Quote from: "Cecilie"What does berth mean?http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/give+a+wide+berth
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: philosoraptor on June 16, 2010, 12:01:28 AM
Post by: philosoraptor on June 16, 2010, 12:01:28 AM
Quote from: "TomThumb"Can you people not tolerate any opinions or beliefs which contradict your own?
I have no problem with the expression of differing opinions. What I do have a problem with is using religion as a cover for racism, bigotry, misogyny, and hatred.
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Davin on June 16, 2010, 12:14:56 AM
Post by: Davin on June 16, 2010, 12:14:56 AM
Quote from: "TomThumb"I have decided to take my leave of this forum, as it is the first I have ever come across where it is seemingly acceptable to brand a poster as a "lunatic","moron", "racist", and "troll" simply for expressing an opinion.Here's the M.O. of a lot of trolls: They post something and never actually defend what they said, but just keep posting seemingly random statements that aren't logically connected.
So far, you fit this. You want to defend your views or just keep trolling?
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Whitney on June 16, 2010, 12:21:12 AM
Post by: Whitney on June 16, 2010, 12:21:12 AM
Quote from: "TomThumb"By the way, I'll be recommending that everyone I know gives this forum a wide berth.
Oh noes...a troll thinks he can actually affect who wants to visit HAF.
I'll help you keep your word about staying away from here by giving you a ban...because I'm nice like that.
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Sophus on June 16, 2010, 12:30:55 AM
Post by: Sophus on June 16, 2010, 12:30:55 AM
Too funny...Quote from: "TomThumb"Does anyone seriously believe that this incident is not a clear warning that Barack Obama is the Antichrist?God strikes a statue of his son with lightning is his way of saying "Obama is the AntiChrist?" Uh.....
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: pinkocommie on June 16, 2010, 12:37:06 AM
Post by: pinkocommie on June 16, 2010, 12:37:06 AM
Quote from: "Sophus"roflol Too funny...Quote from: "TomThumb"Does anyone seriously believe that this incident is not a clear warning that Barack Obama is the Antichrist?God strikes a statue of his son with lightning is his way of saying "Obama is the AntiChrist?" Uh.....
Yeah, I read that and I was like...it's a giant metal frame covered in styrofoam that got struck by lightening - that isn't terribly surprising, is it?...how is it even POSSIBLE to tie this somehow to Obama?!? Hahaha, what a goob.
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: joeactor on June 16, 2010, 01:14:56 AM
Post by: joeactor on June 16, 2010, 01:14:56 AM
Quote from: "pinkocommie"Yeah, I read that and I was like...it's a giant metal frame covered in styrofoam that got struck by lightening - that isn't terribly surprising, is it?
... came here to say this.
(was distracted by nonsensical conversation)
It's like they're daring god to burn it down.
What's the next one made from?
Tin foil, wire hangers and flash paper?
As for TomThumb warning his friends away, it reminds me of a stand-up routine...
Guy breaks up with his girlfriend, and she says "You'll never find anyone like me again!"
... "If I don't want YOU... Why would I want anyone LIKE YOU?"
I say warn 'em all!
No Nonsense here,
JoeActor
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Big Mac on June 16, 2010, 07:10:53 AM
Post by: Big Mac on June 16, 2010, 07:10:53 AM
I worked today with this really religious girl and she started CRYING over this story. It's a fucking statue!!!!
If I remember correctly idolatry is a sin. It's like one of the first commandments. God is a jealous god, right?
All the money they spent on this thing they could have actually followed Jesus' teachings and given that money to help the poor.
If I remember correctly idolatry is a sin. It's like one of the first commandments. God is a jealous god, right?
All the money they spent on this thing they could have actually followed Jesus' teachings and given that money to help the poor.
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Tank on June 16, 2010, 09:26:20 AM
Post by: Tank on June 16, 2010, 09:26:20 AM
OK I think I missed a memo somewhere along the line. Why is calling Obama the Antichrist a racist comment? I don't understand.
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: karadan on June 16, 2010, 09:38:25 AM
Post by: karadan on June 16, 2010, 09:38:25 AM
Quote from: "TomThumb"I have decided to take my leave of this forum, as it is the first I have ever come across where it is seemingly acceptable to brand a poster as a "lunatic","moron", "racist", and "troll" simply for expressing an opinion.
Lol. Did i miss something??
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: karadan on June 16, 2010, 09:53:07 AM
Post by: karadan on June 16, 2010, 09:53:07 AM
Quote from: "Big Mac"I worked today with this really religious girl and she started CRYING over this story. It's a fucking statue!!!!
If I remember correctly idolatry is a sin. It's like one of the first commandments. God is a jealous god, right?
All the money they spent on this thing they could have actually followed Jesus' teachings and given that money to help the poor.
The poor wouldn't be poor if they had prayed properly...
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Big Mac on June 16, 2010, 05:09:36 PM
Post by: Big Mac on June 16, 2010, 05:09:36 PM
Quote from: "karadan"Quote from: "Big Mac"I worked today with this really religious girl and she started CRYING over this story. It's a fucking statue!!!!
If I remember correctly idolatry is a sin. It's like one of the first commandments. God is a jealous god, right?
All the money they spent on this thing they could have actually followed Jesus' teachings and given that money to help the poor.
The poor wouldn't be poor if they had prayed properly...
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Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: KDbeads on June 16, 2010, 05:33:47 PM
Post by: KDbeads on June 16, 2010, 05:33:47 PM
Quote from: "Tank"OK I think I missed a memo somewhere along the line. Why is calling Obama the Antichrist a racist comment? I don't understand.It's one of those 'you really had to be here during the election to understand' things. It was really bad in some places. A great amount of people saying the 'half breed ni**er' was for sure the antichrist and was going to bring the world to it's end according to whatever, blah blah blah (sorry, I really don't like that 'n' word). Racism during the elections was so blatant it was disgusting and most fanatical religious groups were touting the antichrist bit by misquoting a few scripts in revelations making it point to a well liked 'half breed'. This idea spread like wildfire through the area I live in.
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Tank on June 16, 2010, 09:01:36 PM
Post by: Tank on June 16, 2010, 09:01:36 PM
Quote from: "KDbeads"Cheers!Quote from: "Tank"OK I think I missed a memo somewhere along the line. Why is calling Obama the Antichrist a racist comment? I don't understand.It's one of those 'you really had to be here during the election to understand' things. It was really bad in some places. A great amount of people saying the 'half breed ni**er' was for sure the antichrist and was going to bring the world to it's end according to whatever, blah blah blah (sorry, I really don't like that 'n' word). Racism during the elections was so blatant it was disgusting and most fanatical religious groups were touting the antichrist bit by misquoting a few scripts in revelations making it point to a well liked 'half breed'. This idea spread like wildfire through the area I live in.
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Tank on June 16, 2010, 09:02:12 PM
Post by: Tank on June 16, 2010, 09:02:12 PM
This story has made it to the UK http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/us_and ... 331358.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/us_and_canada/10331358.stm)
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Ned on June 16, 2010, 10:55:33 PM
Post by: Ned on June 16, 2010, 10:55:33 PM
I agree with TomThumb and find the treatment of him despicable.
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Davin on June 16, 2010, 11:13:27 PM
Post by: Davin on June 16, 2010, 11:13:27 PM
Quote from: "Ned"I agree with TomThumb and find the treatment of him despicable.I disagree, I find the treatment him appropriate.
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: philosoraptor on June 16, 2010, 11:51:02 PM
Post by: philosoraptor on June 16, 2010, 11:51:02 PM
Quote from: "Ned"I agree with TomThumb and find the treatment of him despicable.
So I guess you too are a closed-minded bigot as well? Cheers.
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Davin on June 17, 2010, 12:32:28 AM
Post by: Davin on June 17, 2010, 12:32:28 AM
Quote from: "philosoraptor"From the similarities of Ned's posts to TomThumbs posts; I think they might be the same person.Quote from: "Ned"I agree with TomThumb and find the treatment of him despicable.
So I guess you too are a closed-minded bigot as well? Cheers.
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Cecilie on June 17, 2010, 12:34:44 AM
Post by: Cecilie on June 17, 2010, 12:34:44 AM
I bet he took the name from Ned Flanders. Don't you just love creativity?
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: philosoraptor on June 17, 2010, 12:35:49 AM
Post by: philosoraptor on June 17, 2010, 12:35:49 AM
Quote from: "Davin"Quote from: "philosoraptor"From the similarities of Ned's posts to TomThumbs posts; I think they might be the same person.Quote from: "Ned"I agree with TomThumb and find the treatment of him despicable.
So I guess you too are a closed-minded bigot as well? Cheers.
Given that he joined after TT's ban and skipped writing an intro, I'd say yeah, he's probably a sock puppet.
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Ned on June 17, 2010, 12:36:22 AM
Post by: Ned on June 17, 2010, 12:36:22 AM
Quote from: "Davin"You're wrong, I've never met him and have no idea who he is. I just thought that the treatment he received was out of order.Quote from: "philosoraptor"From the similarities of Ned's posts to TomThumbs posts; I think they might be the same person.Quote from: "Ned"I agree with TomThumb and find the treatment of him despicable.
So I guess you too are a closed-minded bigot as well? Cheers.
(BTW, how do you know that TomThumb is male? Are you basing it solely on the user name?)
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Davin on June 17, 2010, 12:42:38 AM
Post by: Davin on June 17, 2010, 12:42:38 AM
Quote from: "Ned"I agree with TomThumb and find the treatment of him despicable.
Quote from: "philosoraptor"So I guess you too are a closed-minded bigot as well? Cheers.
Quote from: "Davin"From the similarities of Ned's posts to TomThumbs posts; I think they might be the same person.
Quote from: "Ned"You're wrong, I've never met him and have no idea who he is. I just thought that the treatment he received was out of order.
I'm wrong for thinking that it's a possibility? I don't care about your defense of TomThumb just the similarities of your posts to posts from TomThumb.
Quote from: "Ned"(BTW, how do you know that TomThumb is male? Are you basing it solely on the user name?)
If you look at the quotes; you're the only person that indicated that TomThumb is a male, so your question is one you should be answering.
Edit: Oh right, I forgot I mimicked your statement using "him."
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Ned on June 17, 2010, 12:46:46 AM
Post by: Ned on June 17, 2010, 12:46:46 AM
QuoteIf you look at the quotes; you're the only person that indicated that TomThumb is a male, so your question is one you should be answering.I was sure someone else had referred to him as "he" or "him" or something similar, apologies if I'm wrong.
(Just seen your edit, thanks)
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Davin on June 17, 2010, 12:52:07 AM
Post by: Davin on June 17, 2010, 12:52:07 AM
Quote from: "Ned"Look at my edit(too much editing). The only reason I used the word "him" was because I was mimicking your statement.QuoteIf you look at the quotes; you're the only person that indicated that TomThumb is a male, so your question is one you should be answering.I was sure someone else had referred to him as "he" or "him" or something similar, apologies if I'm wrong.
(Just seen your edit, thanks)
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Ned on June 17, 2010, 12:59:21 AM
Post by: Ned on June 17, 2010, 12:59:21 AM
Quote from: "Davin"Apologies, I was indeed the first to refer to the poster in question as "him".Quote from: "Ned"Look at my edit(too much editing). The only reason I used the word "him" was because I was mimicking your statement.QuoteIf you look at the quotes; you're the only person that indicated that TomThumb is a male, so your question is one you should be answering.I was sure someone else had referred to him as "he" or "him" or something similar, apologies if I'm wrong.
(Just seen your edit, thanks)
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Ned on June 17, 2010, 01:06:17 AM
Post by: Ned on June 17, 2010, 01:06:17 AM
Quote from: "Ned"I agree with TomThumb and find the treatment of him despicable.Sorry to keep harping on, but I should point out that I only agree with TomThumb in the sense that the reaction to his posts was disproportionate. I certainly do not agree with the embarrassing BS about Obama being the Antichrist.
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: karadan on June 17, 2010, 11:00:54 AM
Post by: karadan on June 17, 2010, 11:00:54 AM
Quote from: "Ned"Quote from: "Davin"From the similarities of Ned's posts to TomThumbs posts; I think they might be the same person.You're wrong, I've never met him and have no idea who he is. I just thought that the treatment he received was out of order.
(BTW, how do you know that TomThumb is male? Are you basing it solely on the user name?)
Ok, so you and Tom Thumb are the same girl?
Gotcha.
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: curiosityandthecat on June 17, 2010, 04:12:33 PM
Post by: curiosityandthecat on June 17, 2010, 04:12:33 PM
Sooooooo, anyway, back to the big, burning Jesus statue...
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: karadan on June 17, 2010, 04:52:31 PM
Post by: karadan on June 17, 2010, 04:52:31 PM
Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"Sooooooo, anyway, back to the big, burning Jesus statue...
Do you think the next one they build will include a lightning conductor?
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Tank on June 17, 2010, 05:00:18 PM
Post by: Tank on June 17, 2010, 05:00:18 PM
Quote from: "karadan"You have to wonder don't you!Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"Sooooooo, anyway, back to the big, burning Jesus statue...
Do you think the next one they build will include a lightning conductor?
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Tank on June 17, 2010, 05:03:38 PM
Post by: Tank on June 17, 2010, 05:03:38 PM
In 1984 York Minster was struck by lightning just after the bishop had given a controversial sermon http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/date ... 498525.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/july/9/newsid_2498000/2498525.stm)
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Cecilie on June 17, 2010, 05:22:13 PM
Post by: Cecilie on June 17, 2010, 05:22:13 PM
Quote from: "Tank"In 1984 York Minster was struck by lightning just after the bishop had given a controversial sermon http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/date ... 498525.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/july/9/newsid_2498000/2498525.stm)What was the sermon about?
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Tank on June 17, 2010, 05:40:05 PM
Post by: Tank on June 17, 2010, 05:40:05 PM
Quote from: "Cecilie"I'm trying to find out! I think it was something about not taking some part of the Bible literallyQuote from: "Tank"In 1984 York Minster was struck by lightning just after the bishop had given a controversial sermon http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/date ... 498525.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/july/9/newsid_2498000/2498525.stm)What was the sermon about?
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Cecilie on June 17, 2010, 05:43:42 PM
Post by: Cecilie on June 17, 2010, 05:43:42 PM
Quote from: "Tank"Quote from: "Cecilie"I'm trying to find out! I think it was something about not taking some part of the Bible literally :PQuote from: "Tank"In 1984 York Minster was struck by lightning just after the bishop had given a controversial sermon http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/date ... 498525.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/july/9/newsid_2498000/2498525.stm)What was the sermon about?
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on June 17, 2010, 05:47:10 PM
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on June 17, 2010, 05:47:10 PM
Quote from: "Tank"I'm trying to find out! I think it was something about not taking some part of the Bible literally :P
It obviously pissed someone off.
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Tank on June 17, 2010, 06:11:55 PM
Post by: Tank on June 17, 2010, 06:11:55 PM
Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"That's the point!Quote from: "Tank"I'm trying to find out! I think it was something about not taking some part of the Bible literally :P
It obviously pissed someone off.
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: curiosityandthecat on June 17, 2010, 06:20:09 PM
Post by: curiosityandthecat on June 17, 2010, 06:20:09 PM
Quote from: "Tank"Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"That's the point! :eek:Quote from: "Tank"I'm trying to find out! I think it was something about not taking some part of the Bible literally :P
It obviously pissed someone off.
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on June 17, 2010, 06:51:43 PM
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on June 17, 2010, 06:51:43 PM
Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"Well, regardless, I wanna stay on the good side of whoever has a weather machine. roflol
Good point -- discretion is the better part of valor.
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Dregs on June 18, 2010, 03:41:25 PM
Post by: Dregs on June 18, 2010, 03:41:25 PM
Quote from: "Tank"Quote from: "karadan"You have to wonder don't you!Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"Sooooooo, anyway, back to the big, burning Jesus statue...
Do you think the next one they build will include a lightning conductor?
Actually this statue had them too. It was a very bad electrical storm and they believe they were basically overpowered. Apparently the next one will simply be nonflammable, woopee! sigh. BTW not sure if this was mentioned but the damn thing cost $250,000 with a portion of the work donated! The thing was insured for $500,000! Suck on that poor people!
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Tank on June 18, 2010, 04:22:41 PM
Post by: Tank on June 18, 2010, 04:22:41 PM
Quote from: "Dregs"Actually this statue had them too. It was a very bad electrical storm and they believe they were basically overpowered. Apparently the next one will simply be nonflammable, woopee! sigh. BTW not sure if this was mentioned but the damn thing cost $250,000 with a portion of the work donated! The thing was insured for $500,000! Suck on that poor people!Oh joy! They can buy two. :D
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Dregs on June 18, 2010, 04:26:07 PM
Post by: Dregs on June 18, 2010, 04:26:07 PM
Quote from: "Tank"Quote from: "Dregs"Actually this statue had them too. It was a very bad electrical storm and they believe they were basically overpowered. Apparently the next one will simply be nonflammable, woopee! sigh. BTW not sure if this was mentioned but the damn thing cost $250,000 with a portion of the work donated! The thing was insured for $500,000! Suck on that poor people!Oh joy! They can buy two. :D
You know in actuality the Church itself has declared that this was NOT an act of God. Sooo maybe the insurance company has grounds to not pay out
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: elliebean on June 18, 2010, 10:34:22 PM
Post by: elliebean on June 18, 2010, 10:34:22 PM
If I were god, I would have struck that statue down on the grounds that it was ugly and cheap. As god, nothing would offend me more than ugly, cheap art depicting my relatives.
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Ellainix on June 21, 2010, 06:14:16 AM
Post by: Ellainix on June 21, 2010, 06:14:16 AM
Quote from: "TomThumb"Does anyone seriously believe that this incident is not a clear warning that Barack Obama is the Antichrist?
Really? I thought God was telling us to deport illegal immigrants.
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Big Mac on June 21, 2010, 06:26:59 AM
Post by: Big Mac on June 21, 2010, 06:26:59 AM
Quote from: "Ellainix"Really? I thought God was telling us to deport illegal immigrants.
Obviously he was trying to tell us the winning lotto numbers. DUH!
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Ellainix on June 21, 2010, 07:04:32 AM
Post by: Ellainix on June 21, 2010, 07:04:32 AM
No! he wants us to invade Italy!
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Big Mac on June 21, 2010, 07:05:11 AM
Post by: Big Mac on June 21, 2010, 07:05:11 AM
Quote from: "Ellainix"No! he wants us to invade Italy!
I did that this morning!!! NAG NAG NAG!!!!
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: GAYtheist on July 05, 2010, 08:52:24 PM
Post by: GAYtheist on July 05, 2010, 08:52:24 PM
You know, I have to admit to giggling quite a bit when I first read about this. And I love the whole "'God' sending a message" thing. First time I read this the first thought in my head was,
"Really? God was sending a message? For someone so infallible he has really shitty aim."
Admittedly, this only made me laugh a little harder.
John
"Really? God was sending a message? For someone so infallible he has really shitty aim."
Admittedly, this only made me laugh a little harder.
John
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on July 05, 2010, 09:44:28 PM
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on July 05, 2010, 09:44:28 PM
Not to add to the derail but they don't have anything on the Los Angeles Diocese and it's Our Lady of the Angels:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathedral_ ... the_Angels (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathedral_of_Our_Lady_of_the_Angels)
Quote from: "Wiki"Initially, the proposed budget was $150 million, but as the charities and donations kept coming, the architects and builders were able to implement everything desired. Thus, the final cost of the new cathedral was $189.7 million.
QuoteThe prices for some cathedral furnishings have also caused great consternation. $5M was budgeted for the altar or "table" -- essentially a giant slab of Rosso Laguna marble. The main bronze doors cost $3M. $2M was budgeted for the wooden ambo (lectern), and $1M for a very controversial tabernacle. $1M for the cathedra (bishop's chair). $250K for the presider's chair. $250K for each deacon's chair. Visiting bishops' chairs cost $150K each, while pews cost an average of $50K each. The cantor's stand cost $100K while each bronze chandelier/speaker cost $150K.[6] The great costs incurred in its construction and Mahony's long efforts to get it built led critics to dub it the "Taj Mahony".[7]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathedral_ ... the_Angels (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathedral_of_Our_Lady_of_the_Angels)
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Asmodean on July 06, 2010, 09:04:16 AM
Post by: Asmodean on July 06, 2010, 09:04:16 AM
...I wonder if the local atheists made some marshmallows over it
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Tank on July 06, 2010, 09:50:44 AM
Post by: Tank on July 06, 2010, 09:50:44 AM
Quote from: "Asmodean"...I wonder if the local atheists made some marshmallows over itThey would have been very soggy marshmallows, but they would have tasted extra sweet.
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Asmodean on July 06, 2010, 06:31:54 PM
Post by: Asmodean on July 06, 2010, 06:31:54 PM
Quote from: "Tank"They would have been very soggy marshmallows, but they would have tasted extra sweet....And fetched a fair price on e-bay.
"Come get 'em! Marshmallows made over a giant burning Jesus, 50 bucks a pop!"
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: robinna on August 02, 2010, 08:34:25 AM
Post by: robinna on August 02, 2010, 08:34:25 AM
Where is the receiver for the keyless entry on my 2005 grand prix? After taking my 05 grand prix (base model, no remote start) to the dealer to reprogram my keyless entry, I was told the receiver was bad. I would like to change it myself and was wondering where it was located.
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Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Tank on August 02, 2010, 08:41:13 AM
Post by: Tank on August 02, 2010, 08:41:13 AM
Quote from: "robinna"Where is the receiver for the keyless entry on my 2005 grand prix? After taking my 05 grand prix (base model, no remote start) to the dealer to reprogram my keyless entry, I was told the receiver was bad. I would like to change it myself and was wondering where it was located.:hmm:
:D
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on August 03, 2010, 12:38:48 AM
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on August 03, 2010, 12:38:48 AM
In related news, American Muslims have announced plans to erect "First-Down Mohammed":
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bibleprobe.com%2Fmuhammad.jpg&hash=2d74609be56bde799db7c5507b2537f61410d6fb)
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bibleprobe.com%2Fmuhammad.jpg&hash=2d74609be56bde799db7c5507b2537f61410d6fb)
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 03, 2010, 04:01:43 AM
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 03, 2010, 04:01:43 AM
I saw Tanks awe inspiring Cathedral thread.
I've seen a picture of the drowning Jesus statue.
All I can say is religious architecture isn't what it used to be.
I've seen a picture of the drowning Jesus statue.
All I can say is religious architecture isn't what it used to be.
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Ned on August 04, 2010, 03:13:48 PM
Post by: Ned on August 04, 2010, 03:13:48 PM
Quote from: "robinna"Where is the receiver for the keyless entry on my 2005 grand prix? After taking my 05 grand prix (base model, no remote start) to the dealer to reprogram my keyless entry, I was told the receiver was bad. I would like to change it myself and was wondering where it was located.Isn't it annoying when you have two forums open at the same time and get the tabs mixed up.
Title: Re: Giant Jesus statue hit by lightning, burns down
Post by: Tank on August 04, 2010, 03:15:37 PM
Post by: Tank on August 04, 2010, 03:15:37 PM
Quote from: "Ned"Quote from: "robinna"Where is the receiver for the keyless entry on my 2005 grand prix? After taking my 05 grand prix (base model, no remote start) to the dealer to reprogram my keyless entry, I was told the receiver was bad. I would like to change it myself and was wondering where it was located.Isn't it annoying when you have two forums open at the same time and get the tabs mixed up. lol I hadn't thought of that!