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ziffel · 11-29-2006, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by AthenaAwakened

Is Jesus Playing Poker?

Last time I checked. it seemed he was not only playing poker but also football, basketball, baseball, and competing for Oscars, Grammies, Emmies and Tonies. (And for some reason god hated Judy Garland, Cary Grant, and Jack Benny)

I've always wondered... how does Jesus decide who wins when devout Christians from two opposing teams ask him to lead their team to victory? And please don't say "dice" -- Einstein has already addressed this.

LoungeHead · 11-29-2006, 06:55 PM

EarlOfLade:

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Are people that stupid?

Not necessarily that stupid. While I agree thanking a ficticious character is a little wacky. A person is not necessarily stupid to channel their stress into a mentally constructed support system. Especially when nobody else is immediately on hand.

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My cousin thanked Jesus for getting her through a hard test for which she studied for weeks. Shows how low people's self esteem is...

While I'm sure your cousin is taking the thanking Jesus thing too far in reference to her passing exams, would it be any better if she thanked her mental fortitude that Jesus is a representative of; "Thank you my mental fortitude, praise be my fortitude!"

EarlOfLade · 11-29-2006, 07:16 PM

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EarlOfLade:

Not necessarily that stupid. While I agree thanking a ficticious character is a little wacky. A person is not necessarily stupid to channel their stress into a mentally constructed support system. Especially when nobody else is immediately on hand.

I'm, sorry but I totally disagree with you. These people believe that jesus helped them and they repeated the mantra with every winning hand, just not when they had gone all in and lost. Maybe jesus was too busy helping some football players and didn't get to this lady in time...

Yeah, these people ARE stupid.

AthenaAwakened · 11-29-2006, 07:19 PM

Maybe we could just forgo competition all together and just have a "pray-off"? Waddya think?

LoungeHead · 11-29-2006, 07:38 PM

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I'm, sorry but I totally disagree with you.

Don't be sorry. I would go mad if everyone agreed with me.

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These people believe that jesus helped them and they repeated the mantra with every winning hand, just not when they had gone all in and lost.

Yes, they believe that Jesus helped them and they may repeat the mantra everytime they win. But their belief does not exclude the fact that their belief and mantra is merely part of a personal emotional support system. The fact you never see then thank Jesus for losing suggests the support is required only in attaining goals, which every human needs in one or another to achieve when faced with obstacles greater than their self-perceived ability.

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Maybe jesus was too busy helping some football players and didn't get to this lady in time...

That presupposes their belief and not the nature of the situation is true.

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Yeah, these people ARE stupid.

I tend to agree, but for other reasons.

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Maybe we could just forgo competition all together and just a "pray-off"? Waddya think?

A fucken great idea!

TheBear · 11-29-2006, 08:38 PM

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Strange question, yes I know, but let me explain.

I was just watching the World Series of Poker and several of the players, when they won a pot, said "Thank you, Jesus!" as if this mythical figure was there with them. The funny part is that it seems like he is helping a number of players. Very funny!

Are people that stupid?

Unfortunately, yes. We've got our work cut out for us, that's for sure.

BigJim · 11-30-2006, 09:12 AM

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Maybe we could just forgo competition all together and just have a "pray-off"? Waddya think?

But how would you know who wins? You have to still have the competition to see who god loves best.

HaysooChreesto! · 11-30-2006, 09:14 AM

Did the dogs utter any of the same appreciative sentiments?

Dryhad · 11-30-2006, 02:43 PM

It is not stupid. The event for which thanks is given was pretty much random chance. Therefore the only person who could be thanked is one who does not exist.

AthenaAwakened · 11-30-2006, 02:51 PM

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But how would you know who wins? You have to still have the competition to see who god loves best.

No, we could just convene a college of Cardinals. That's how God tells us who he loves for pope

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AthenaAwakened Contributor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: In a Blues Nation, In the 99% Posts: 15,479	Maybe we could just forgo competition all together and just have a "pray-off"? Waddya think?

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HaysooChreesto! Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: SoCal USA Posts: 7,737	Did the dogs utter any of the same appreciative sentiments?

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Dryhad Veteran Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,035	It is not stupid. The event for which thanks is given was pretty much random chance. Therefore the only person who could be thanked is one who does not exist.

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