More evidence that religious threads make you dum

[PhDhawk]

oh come on bro, everyone knows Jesus had blond hair and blue eyes. It's not like he was a middle eastern Jew or something.

Yeah, but he didn't have a butt-chin.

[Deleted User 289]

I busted up laughing as Trump gave Robert Jeffress praise saying how great he is during the presser today.

[Geezer]

https://nypost.com/2020/04/13/virginia- ... ronavirus/

[Shirley]

[Deleted User 289]

[DCHawk1]

Why do you hate capitalism, Gutter?

[ousdahl]

when did Jesus stop hating capitalism?

[Deleted User 289]

Why do you hate capitalism, Gutter?

Hate is a strong word.
I simply shared/posted a "meme" that was provided by an old HS classmate of mine.
People are free to make of it as they will. If it means I hate capitalism, great?

[DCHawk1]

It's just that "prosperity theology" is, via Calvin, one of the foundations for capitalism, the theological/philosophical idea that enabled a belief in the efficacy of the accumulation of earthly capital.

What I make of that meme is that it was created by someone equally dedicated to principles of faith as even the most ardent religious zealot.

[Deleted User 289]

DC - No matter what differences we have, I will always admire your deep thought process - even if I don't agree with you. I fully admit your post made me re-read it numerous times to try and take it all in.
My response is - thank you for making me see your perspective because I would have never otherwise come close to thinking the way you did in regards to the meme I posted.

[chiknbut]

It's just that "prosperity theology" is, via Calvin, one of the foundations for capitalism, the theological/philosophical idea that enabled a belief in the efficacy of the accumulation of earthly capital.

What I make of that meme is that it was created by someone equally dedicated to principles of faith as even the most ardent religious zealot.

I suggest you take it up with Dwight Schrute.

[zsn]

Why do you hate capitalism, Gutter?

Didn't know capitalism was anti-science!

[Geezer]

John Calvin died in 1564

[pdub]

[ousdahl]

[DCHawk1]

John Calvin died in 1564

Dear Diary: I hate Republicans and their voters cuz they're just so insufferably dumb! Also, I hate people who try to use fancy book-learnin' to explain stuff!

YT, Geezer

[PhDhawk]

John Calvin died in 1564

what was he like when he was alive?

[defixione]

It's just that "prosperity theology" is, via Calvin, one of the foundations for capitalism, the theological/philosophical idea that enabled a belief in the efficacy of the accumulation of earthly capital.

What I make of that meme is that it was created by someone equally dedicated to principles of faith as even the most ardent religious zealot.

Calvin knew how to sell his theology: monetary prosperity and personal irresponsibility. It's blossomed. Luther and Bodenstein should have held his reins a bit tighter.

[Deleted User 289]

I read things like this too often - https://www.jpost.com/American-Politics ... erg-625295

Reminds me of the two kids who played basketball for my former High School and were playing against the "Jesuit" private school rival. Unfortunately I have reached my monthly story limit so I can't read the article but here is the link telling about it - https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct- ... story.html.
Regardless of what the article says or doesn't say, if I recall the story (as it was told to me) correctly, it was basically that they were being harassed during the game because they had what were perceived as Jewish last names. One of the kids was on the free throw line and a group of students started chanting - "You killed Jesus". The kid stepped off the free throw line, shook his head at the students, and said, "I'm not Jewish".
I guess I should also mention this is the same school that back in the early/mid 80s had a couple kids playing hockey who thought it was funny to draw swastikas on the blades of their hockey sticks when they played against schools/teams that had Jews playing for them. Nice that the parents and coach/es didn't feel a need to tell them not to do it - and let them use the sticks when playing.
This is a "premier/elite" private school in an affluent suburb of Chicago that I am talking about. I mention that because it's a perfect example of racism and anti-semitism knowing no educational, monetary, and geographical boundaries.

* Forgot to mention when I was a Senior I went to a party that was mostly Loyola (at that time boys only) and Regina ("sister" school to Loyola) kids. There was a girl there that I knew who went to Regina and was wasted. I asked her if she wanted/needed a ride home. I had zero motive other than to be a decent guy. She accepted my offer - and she puked in my car. I dropped her off, made sure she got in her house ok, and left. Thought that was the end if it. It wasn't. Apparently some Loyola guys felt the need to start the rumor that I tried to "rape" her. Multiple phone calls to my house with death threats followed. I admit I watched my back - closely - for about a month after that.

[chiknbut]

I've heard similar stories about Loyola, Gutman. And not surprised about the hockey stick thing. Loyola, and specifically the hockey programs, are loaded with assholes and asshole parents.