digurman 0 #1 August 8, 2003 I think skydiving is a little bit like religious fanaticism. I notice that the people at work avoid skydiving conversation like they do the Jesus freak diatribe. They just can't handle the emotion and intensity. I admit, I can't handle the Jesus freaks either. But I empathize with them. They are trying to find something greater than the monotony of ordinary life. They just don't know about skydiving. I'm sure Jesus would be skydiving if he were around today. I doubt if he would be sitting around in some church. Can you imagine spending a gorgeous Sunday sitting in church? I think God would send a skydiver to hell for that. No wonder the Christian Coalition types are so uptight. Words aren't real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redtwiga 0 #2 August 8, 2003 Other ways we're like religious zealots: We tend to prostelytize--trying to get everyone we know to try it We are convinced it's the one true way to enlightenment We happily donate all our money to the cause We make yearly pilgrimages to boogies Hmm, anyone got any more? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blahr 0 #3 August 8, 2003 We think all non-believers are somehow (literally) beneath us and unworthy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePhelps 0 #4 August 8, 2003 I wrote an article for ENRICHMENT magazine how churches were like DZs. Some like 'em small & intimate, others like them big with a lot of things going on. Everyone thinks their disciple is the best (freefly, RW, accuracy). Those very words describe many church's philosophies, Accurate, Free, Relative. The list goes on... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #5 August 8, 2003 Non-believers ARE beneath us. About two miles beneath. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blahr 0 #6 August 8, 2003 QuoteNon-believers ARE beneath us. About two miles beneath. Thats what the "(literally)" part meant Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katecooper 0 #7 August 8, 2003 I have no problem with God, it's her fan club that irritates me. :-) k Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
digurman 0 #8 August 8, 2003 I think I was speaking in tongues during a freefall the other day. Miracle healings are another. You can offer a sick skydiver the chance to jump and he will be miraculously cured. Words aren't real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
digurman 0 #9 August 8, 2003 Personally, I think God can be a mean bitch at times, but I like what she did with the sky and the blue part of the visible electromagnetic spectrum. I have always preferred female rock vocalists and female deities. Words aren't real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
