skyesspot 0 #1 September 10, 2003 Billboards are getting attention in Arizona. Someone reported seeing one or two messages, but the newspaper listed all of them. Here's a list of all variations of the "God Speaks" billboards. The billboards are a simple black background with white text. No fine print or sponsoring organization is included. These are awesome... enjoy. Tell the kids I love them. -God Let's meet at my house Sunday before the game. -God C'mon over and bring the kids. -God What part of "Thou Shalt Not..." didn't you understand? -God We need to talk. -God Keep using my name in vain, I'll make rush hour longer. -God Loved the wedding, invite me to the marriage. -God That "Love Thy Neighbor" thing... I meant it. -God I love you and you and you and you and... -God Will the road you're on get you to my place? -God Follow me. -God Big bang theory, you've got to be kidding. -God My way is the highway. -God Need directions? -God You think it's hot here? -God Have you read my #1 best seller? There will be a test. -God Do you have any idea where you're going? -God Don't make me come down there. -GodLife is too short. Don't sweat the small stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #2 September 10, 2003 Yeah, it's really GREAT when some yahoo decides he wants to speak on behalf of God.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #3 September 10, 2003 You ain't god -God __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whocares 0 #4 September 10, 2003 GOD=good orderly direction Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #5 September 10, 2003 QuoteGOD=good orderly direction GOD=Guys Out Drinking __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #6 September 10, 2003 QuoteYeah, it's really GREAT when some yahoo decides he wants to speak on behalf of God. The only ones who I think are sincere are the guys who walk around downtown talking to god. Obviously, they have committed their whole lifestyle to the idea. Sometimes, it is just too much, even for them. You'll hear them talking to an invisible deity saying "No...no...no... I can't... it is just a cat, I know that..." Disclaimer - If there is anyone who walks around mumbling and taking orders from their neighbors dog, I did not mean to offend you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopchop 0 #7 September 10, 2003 QuoteYeah, it's really GREAT when some yahoo decides he wants to speak on behalf of God. YEAH! they should at least be ordained yahoos! chopchop gotta go... Plaything needs a spanking.. Lotsa Pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #8 September 10, 2003 QuoteYeah, it's really GREAT when some yahoo decides he wants to speak on behalf of God. and priests/reverends/clerics/etc... differ from this HOW?I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #9 September 10, 2003 QuoteYeah, it's really GREAT when some yahoo decides he wants to speak on behalf of God. You mean like Al Sharpton, or Jerry Falwell?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #10 September 10, 2003 Well, here's the difference, as I see it. There are people out there that are pretty good at running a Bible study type of religion. You go to their church and they talk you through one of the stories and discuss what different lessons can be learned. I really like these people. Then there's the folks that say they spoke with the 900 foot Jesus and the 900 foot Jesus told him that you should give your money to the guy that saw the 900 foot Jesus so that he can make a big building and do whatever other stupid ass thing he says you ought to do, like bomb people for thinking a certain way and such. I don't really like those folks too much and when they say that God is speaking through them, I'm sorry, but I have a really big problem with that.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FliegendeWolf 0 #11 September 10, 2003 I agree, Quade. I remember seeing these billboards four or five years ago in Indiana and was beyond irked by their presumptuousness.A One that Isn't Cold is Scarcely a One at All Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #12 September 10, 2003 QuoteWell, here's the difference, as I see it. I suppose that is my problem. There is people who are talking to The Big Invisible Guy and have a church. There is people who walk around talking to Invisible Guys and we refer to them as crazy. There is people who own a church, talk to the Invisible Guy and are crazy/thieves/scoundrels/all. My problem is how to separate one from the other. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #13 September 10, 2003 Look at it this way, the signs that are stating something are based from things that was said in the Bible. If you believe Christian theology then, you believe that the Bible is the word of God, thus it is God talking (albite it might be through someone). The others, such as "don't make me come down there" are just humorous. So basically the folks that came up with these are just repeating what is in the Bible, in a modern/conversational form. What's wrong with that? They have every right to. Any religious group could do this, it wouldn't matter, its their right. I wonder if people would be this upset if it was a different religious group, besides Christians, doing this? What if it was a Hindu group? If anyone said anything against them, then the media and public would label them as discriminating? Although I'm not a religous person, it bugs me that it is seemingly OK to discriminate against Christian groups.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopchop 0 #14 September 10, 2003 QuoteWell, here's the difference, as I see it. There are people out there that are pretty good at running a Bible study type of religion. You go to their church and they talk you through one of the stories and discuss what different lessons can be learned. I really like these people. hmmm.. ok.. I can dig that.. QuoteThen there's the folks that say they spoke with the 900 foot Jesus and the 900 foot Jesus told him that you should give your money to the guy that saw the 900 foot Jesus so that he can make a big building and do whatever other stupid ass thing he says you ought to do, like bomb people for thinking a certain way and such. I don't really like those folks too much and when they say that God is speaking through them, I'm sorry, but I have a really big problem with that. Yep.. I get that too... and agree... But what does that have to do with some pretty good messages being spread in an unusual and somewhat humorous manner? And how do you know they are not being sponsored by some people that are also good at running a pretty good Bible study? Anyway.. I don't have a big problem with it so I'll leave you alone with your big problem.. chopchop gotta go... Plaything needs a spanking.. Lotsa Pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #15 September 10, 2003 QuoteLook at it this way, the signs that are stating something are based from things that was said in the Bible. If you believe Christian theology then, you believe that the Bible is the word of God, thus it is God talking (albite it might be through someone). Depends on which parts of the Bible you're talking about. I think Mathew, Mark, Luke and John might disagree, but I can't really ask them. From what I understand though, those where supposed to be their words. Then ya also get into the big bruhaha of who wrote the Old Testament, but we don't need to revisit that -- do we? Quote The others, such as "don't make me come down there" are just humorous. 'Cause like, we all know what a barrel of laughs God is. Giraffes and all that aside, I think that according to the Old Testament, when he said some thing like "smite" he usually wasn't kidding around. Quote So basically the folks that came up with these are just repeating what is in the Bible, in a modern/conversational form. What's wrong with that? They have every right to. Never said they didn't have the right to do anything. Just that it wasn't my cup o' tea. Quote Any religious group could do this, it wouldn't matter, its their right. I wonder if people would be this upset if it was a different religious group, besides Christians, doing this? What if it was a Hindu group? If anyone said anything against them, then the media and public would label them as discriminating? Although I'm not a religous person, it bugs me that it is seemingly OK to discriminate against Christian groups. No. You're missing my point entirely.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FliegendeWolf 0 #16 September 10, 2003 You don't think that if a Jewish group put up signs saying: QuoteDo not be fools: the real Messiah hasn't come yet. -JHVH people wouldn't be offended? Or if there was a sign saying: QuoteAll infidels must die. -Allah people wouldn't be pissed? You're right that people have the right to put those billboards up, but it's not an issue of anti-Christian prejudice. Rather, the presumption that one knows what any god is thinking and that dissenters are wrong is very offensive.A One that Isn't Cold is Scarcely a One at All Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #17 September 10, 2003 QuoteI think Mathew, Mark, Luke and John might disagree, but I can't really ask them. From what I understand though, those where supposed to be their words. You obviously don't understand Christian theology. Yes, their words, but as directed by God. I'm at the DZ, so I can't go dig out my Bible and actually give you the verses that state what I stated in the previous thread. The Old Testiment was also written at the behest of God, if you believe and understand the theology. I believe that God has a sense of humor, but he is a very jealous God. Thus you end up with scenerios like the stories in the Old Testiment and the laws set forth in the different books of laws and the prophecies spoken by the Old Testiment prophets. My point about discrimination wasn't directed at you, it just so happened that it was at the end of a post responding to you.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #18 September 10, 2003 Damn! Got it the first time too! You totally understood what I was trying to say.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #19 September 10, 2003 QuoteRather, the presumption that one knows what any god is thinking and that dissenters are wrong is very offensive. That is a basic tennent of the Bible and Christian faith. Here is what God said (the Bible), believe it or your wrong and will go to hell for the rest of eternity.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FliegendeWolf 0 #20 September 10, 2003 QuoteThat is a basic tennent of the Bible and Christian faith. Here is what God said (the Bible), believe it or your wrong and will go to hell for the rest of eternity. Well, not all Christian denominations believe this, but I think it's fair to say that I am disgusted by the ones that do.A One that Isn't Cold is Scarcely a One at All Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #21 September 10, 2003 What I'm writing is what I've come up with from my indepth study of the Bible and my study of a lot of denominations. I don't adhear to one denomination, infact, I don't even go to church. Like I've said before and I'll say again, I'm a very spiritual person, but very very far from being a religious person.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #22 September 10, 2003 I don't have any issue with this other than it is annoying and perfectly good advertising could go up on those billboards to stimulate sales in something commercial and constructive to the economy. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FliegendeWolf 0 #23 September 10, 2003 AggieDave, I'm not attributing those sentiments to you. I've been involved in plenty of these religious threads on dz.com and I do remember your saying that in the past. I stand by what I said: I am disgusted by those denominations that adhere to such a doctrine.A One that Isn't Cold is Scarcely a One at All Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kansasskydiver 0 #24 September 10, 2003 Ah I've seen those elsewhere too. They're great, I love em lol<--- See look, pink dolphins DO exist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Girlfalldown 0 #25 September 10, 2003 Hey did any of you see the movie "Stigmata"? It's a great movie that unfortunately was marketed as the modern Exorcist so most people haven't seen it. Anyway, it has a really good message. And for the record I like "Don't make me come down there" God -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
