tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post6051774166797308343..comments2024-03-24T18:43:18.706-04:00Comments on Darwinfish 2: Why Heathens Make Good Friendsbluzdudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-75141735807611234002012-01-21T17:13:32.019-05:002012-01-21T17:13:32.019-05:00Hi Jenny, and welcome!
Sorry about Blogger... Cou...Hi Jenny, and welcome!<br /><br />Sorry about Blogger... Could it be that the Almighty is cursing us for making light of Him, and putting a hex on our impious machinery??<br /><br />Naaaaah, it's just Blogger being wonky. Hope you can come back soon and play.bluzdudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-31745421282864334822012-01-21T16:06:03.888-05:002012-01-21T16:06:03.888-05:00Hi Bluz!
This made me laugh. I always say my par...Hi Bluz!<br /><br />This made me laugh. I always say my parents often curse me with the double "H" thing. I'm going to hell for being a heathen.<br /><br />I think I'm okay with it, though. ha!<br /><br />I'm having a really hard time leaving commends and going through your blog. I'll be back to visit more when blogger isn't being quite so difficult.<br /><br />Thanks for linking to Alphabe-Thursday's letter "H".<br /><br />A+Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462124067637610359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-89109613467551551972012-01-19T18:31:28.338-05:002012-01-19T18:31:28.338-05:00Anne
Welcome, Anne! And I’ll have to thank Judie ...Anne<br />Welcome, Anne! And I’ll have to thank Judie for sending you over.<br /><br />I’ve written about this sort of thing a number of times. My stance isn’t against the concept of “God,” but against the crazy shit mankind does in His name. We make up all these intricate rules and then claim it’s His word. Sorry, I call ‘bullshit.’<br /><br />I did a thing on this one mega-church back in 2010… When I’d visit my buddies back in NW Ohio, we’d eventually head down I-75 to Cincinnati to see my sister, and we’d pass this giant, 62’ statue of Jesus (emerging from a lake). It was a total monstrosity, built to call attention to the mega-church where it was located.<br /><br />I looked into them and it seems they’re yet another den of thieves, demanding money from their sheep and living large on the profits. <br /><br />And I say it “was” a monstrosity because a week or so after I ran that post, the freaking thing <i>got hit by lightning</i> and burned down. Biggest karmic smackdown I’ve ever seen!<br /><br />You can read the church post here: http://darwinfish2.blogspot.com/2010/06/solid-rock-and-holy-rollers.html<br /><br />You can read about the fire here: http://darwinfish2.blogspot.com/2010/06/rest-in-pieces.htmlbluzdudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-77713087988466670592012-01-18T22:45:53.120-05:002012-01-18T22:45:53.120-05:00Judie sent me your way! When our kids were young w...Judie sent me your way! When our kids were young we stayed home and cooked breakfast on Sunday mornings and danced with our kids. It is a wonderful memory! We had a local preacher from a mega church and his staff that drove cars that could be sold and feed the entire Denver metro area! He stole his sons girlfriend, married her after divorcing several other wives and wore hand tailored suits and Rolexes! Owned his own private jet and claimed "you need to give to the church because God loves a cheerful giver." I was raised a Catholic and at the age of 7 and today at the age of 58 I still don't believe that baloney that I am singlehandedly responsible for hunger in China! Since China practically owns America they can fed their own people!!!! I also believe if God wanted my money for such ridiculous luxuries when people in my own community are struggling He can ask me personally!!!!! Oh, the preachers favorite bible verse "Judge lest you be judged." Matthew 7:1-2! Kinda tough to be so worldly when you might have a conscience! Ha Ha!<br />A church we once attended had an arrogant priest from India! He held himself in high esteem until the mentally ill lady he was doing the wild dance with reported him to church authority! They made the front page of the Denver Post! We never saw the arrogant jerk again! Oh I have lots of stories like this! I know one thing God is good, I learned it as a kid in kindergarten. He is not interested in all the silliness of churches using His name to promote their own agenda. I also believe we will all have our day with God! He is good and kind. I think He must be sad to see how people use Him so recklessly. God does not make you kill your children! God does not whisper to you that you should blow your school up! I think people get into their own heads! Ack! I get carried away on some subjects! I better close before I write another paragraph!<br />Good meeting you here. Your list is very well written! I will thank Judie for sending me over!Annesphamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09355786666073982088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-49948558239806421102012-01-17T23:16:43.089-05:002012-01-17T23:16:43.089-05:00I don't think so, DG. Every one of those is in...I don't think so, DG. Every one of those is in opposition to a common religious trait... maybe not across all religions all the time, but across many.<br /><br />Can't agree on the hymns. Regardless of the lyrics, I find the ones I routinely heard (back when I routinely went to church) to be dull and dirgey. <br /><br />Now I will give the Baptists credit... they can get the choir rockin' and make things interesting. Back when the Catholics loosened the musical requirments, maybe if they would have went that direction, instead of trying to co-opt folk music, they might have kept my interest a bit longer.bluzdudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-41967976805704564492012-01-17T22:24:45.578-05:002012-01-17T22:24:45.578-05:00As an afterthought, don't most of your points ...As an afterthought, don't most of your points apply to ANYONE who is a good friend (aside from the Sunday thing). You DO have religious holidays you take off - they are called Super Bowl Monday, Monday Night Football Tuesday, and Sunday Night Football Monday. <br /><br />I must respectfully disagree with you on one point - I LOVE the old hymns. I can do a rousing rendition of "Oh for a Thousand Tongues to Sing" in my shower. If one believes in a higher being, some of the lyrics can be breathtaking.DGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-32159519351760897132012-01-15T15:32:07.401-05:002012-01-15T15:32:07.401-05:00I saw your comment on Cherlock and replied, but th...I saw your comment on Cherlock and replied, but they may not have approved it for publication yet.bluzdudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-34415639474394467942012-01-15T14:10:19.438-05:002012-01-15T14:10:19.438-05:00ps. It was the Voters Guide article that acquainte...ps. It was the Voters Guide article that acquainted me with your writings.Scarletdreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08326934316823768670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-60684974191231920412012-01-15T14:09:27.019-05:002012-01-15T14:09:27.019-05:00Love this post. smiles. Love love love it.Love this post. smiles. Love love love it.Scarletdreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08326934316823768670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-40682127869075752042012-01-14T18:25:30.125-05:002012-01-14T18:25:30.125-05:00Just another service from your friendly neighborho...Just another service from your friendly neighborhood heathen blogger, Cher. I'm happy to help. I'll mention it, of course, in my next post but for the time being, everyone should visit here for my guest post:<br />http://askcherlock.com/2012/01/a-2012-voter’s-guide/bluzdudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-23118748009571084692012-01-14T15:12:13.237-05:002012-01-14T15:12:13.237-05:00Well, Bluz, it seems that most of us bloggers are ...Well, Bluz, it seems that most of us bloggers are heathens in one form or another! Truly though, bloggers do make such good friends. For example, you kindly consented to another Guest Post for us! Who would be willing to take the time for someone else's blog, let alone write for them---and a great post at that! I will be putting it on a bit later, my heathen friend. <br /><br />So glad you did gt that shirt in the right size. Will you wear it to the next Bluzfest? Pretty please? :0Cher Duncombehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070334939399949702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-7847574226194243652012-01-14T10:29:48.658-05:002012-01-14T10:29:48.658-05:00The whole celebration is FUN! Keeps us young in t...The whole celebration is FUN! Keeps us young in the spirit of giving and rejoicing with dear ones. Remember Winter Solstice, as you rightly mention, is the birth of light when the sun stands still before its journey toward spring and summer. If that's not "Joy to the World", noth'in is.Mary Annnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-22875875308131108702012-01-14T09:58:33.828-05:002012-01-14T09:58:33.828-05:00Jessica, that is hilarious... (Parody of Our Moder...Jessica, that is hilarious... (Parody of Our Modern Church Service). But just so you know, I came up with the idea of the Rock and Roll Mass about 20 years ago. I'm not sure how these guys pried the idea out of my head, but I'm suing. (After I stop laughing.)bluzdudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-71796795397824447992012-01-14T09:52:52.096-05:002012-01-14T09:52:52.096-05:00So be it. But if you and Dad hadn't continued ...So be it. But if you and Dad hadn't continued those traditions, I wouldn't be following them now. (Well, maybe I would... presents are fun!)bluzdudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-90242462092562071542012-01-14T09:45:39.107-05:002012-01-14T09:45:39.107-05:00I'll buy you one. Being "Mother" ha...I'll buy you one. Being "Mother" has its privileges.bluzdudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-58375696182525940562012-01-14T09:43:40.635-05:002012-01-14T09:43:40.635-05:00Of course; depending on the speaker. I choose to ...Of course; depending on the speaker. I choose to use it as "those without religion."<br /><br />Welcome!bluzdudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-84974984066622098132012-01-14T09:09:42.721-05:002012-01-14T09:09:42.721-05:00I want that Tshirt, Mon, if it's still availab...I want that Tshirt, Mon, if it's still available.<br />Thanks.Mary Annnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-34505126909131334872012-01-14T09:06:21.093-05:002012-01-14T09:06:21.093-05:00Thank Queen Victoria and her Hapsburg husband, Alb...Thank Queen Victoria and her Hapsburg husband, Albert, for most of our Christmas festoons and festivities. They loved Bling.<br />An olde discusssion: Druid, "But our evergreen tree is sacred."<br />Christianizer, "Ok. Just let us put our lil 8 pound 6 ounce baby Jesus underneath, all cute and wrapped in swaddles. Very cute. You can make money on this."<br />So much for tradition. Happy Yule!Mary Annnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-81624475285290437162012-01-13T23:03:00.640-05:002012-01-13T23:03:00.640-05:00I love this post! Of course, Heathen can refer to...I love this post! Of course, Heathen can refer to those religious folks that simply are not Christian.Teresahttp://edenhills.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-44416697199702164142012-01-13T22:55:04.808-05:002012-01-13T22:55:04.808-05:00Welcome Francisca, and thank you! Heathens of the...Welcome Francisca, and thank you! Heathens of the world, unite!bluzdudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-15200403098435554742012-01-13T22:06:11.095-05:002012-01-13T22:06:11.095-05:00Came here from YEEHAH's post... Your post gets...Came here from YEEHAH's post... Your post gets a thumbs up from me... another heathen. :-DFranciscahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10733111654769386624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-33752627846606621032012-01-13T21:45:59.077-05:002012-01-13T21:45:59.077-05:00I needed to share this with you, and considering t...I needed to share this with you, and considering the context of this post I thought it was the perfect setting.<br /><br />Enjoy.<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RJBd8zE48AJessica R.http://www.leelafish.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-23192641996956457842012-01-13T21:42:50.224-05:002012-01-13T21:42:50.224-05:00You know Louisiana, better to ask forgiveness than...You know Louisiana, better to ask forgiveness than permission.Jessica R.http://www.leelafish.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-11168836237102985212012-01-13T18:33:15.754-05:002012-01-13T18:33:15.754-05:00Mine too! Thanks for visiting!Mine too! Thanks for visiting!bluzdudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-329507352453931374.post-11099734335845119002012-01-13T18:32:47.684-05:002012-01-13T18:32:47.684-05:00First, welcome! Thank you for recognizing that th...First, welcome! Thank you for recognizing that this really is all in good fun.<br /><br />Long time readers know that I grew up Catholic, which I remained until, as George Carlin once said, “I reached the age of reason.” I still enjoy the Christmas traditions of food and family, good will, decorations and nice presents. To me it’s a time to show people that you love that you care about them and revel in the fellowship, not unlike the original winter solstice celebrations that the Christians co-opted from the pagans.<br /><br />Like it or not, Christmas in America is pretty much ingrained into the culture; I continue to roll with it and take from it that which I value. It’s tradition, after all.bluzdudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991272670722362652noreply@blogger.com