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nogods4me · 07-07-2003, 05:02 AM

See the full article HERE

If it were a Muslim gym they would be on the terror watch list. If it were whites only or asians only or blacks only the press would have a field day.

excerpts: emphasis is mine:

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Ann Kuschel works out four days a week at the Lord's Gym, pumping iron, pounding a treadmill and performing aerobics to the beat of Christian rock music. The way she sees it, even when she's sweating, she's serving the Lord.

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For devout Christians like Kuschel at the Lord's Gym, the world can seem an ungodly place. Public schools forbid prayerA popular christian lie . Popular culture is rife with sex and violence. Even Disney may be viewed with disapproval for racy movies and practices perceived as gay-friendlyAnd we know Jesus would not want you to be friendly .

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Increasingly, many of them are choosing to pursue a path apart from the American mainstream. From education, to music and entertainment, even to the theme park they'll visit in Orlando, religious conservatives are flocking to Christian-themed options such as the Lord's Gym here in South Florida.

Really? when are they leaving the country?

I am left feeling naseous after reading this article. I am beginning to think these folks really are mentally ill .
Christian dog groomers? WTF

Ronin · 07-07-2003, 05:18 AM

From the article ~

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Bare midriffs and thong leotards are forbidden, as are cussing and gum-chewing. Members appreciate the family-friendly atmosphere.

Not gum-chewing!? That's just going too far...

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''There's no meat-market stuff,'' says Bernice Demanche, 40, working out with her husband and two teenagers. She doesn't worry about men ogling daughter Brittany, 16. ''It's nice.''

I'm probably not reading that right.

Taffer · 07-07-2003, 07:04 AM

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There are pet groomers (All God's Creatures), barbers (God's Gift Hair Ministry), household help (Higher Power Cleaning Service) and contractors (Jesus Remembered Home Improvement).

*snort*

Meh, I wouldn't fuss about it. It keeps the Christians in certain places you'll know to avoid.

BeansRBad · 07-07-2003, 07:24 AM

"''There's no meat-market stuff,'' says Bernice Demanche, 40, working out with her husband and two teenagers. She doesn't worry about men ogling daughter Brittany, 16. ''It's nice.''"

BEANSRBAD
That's exactly what the oglers want her to think. How many parents of molested teenage boys and girls thought the same thing as Bernice?

enrious · 07-07-2003, 12:01 PM

"She doesn't worry about men ogling daughter Brittany, 16. 'It's nice.'"

She, at least, is deluded.

Rational BAC · 07-07-2003, 12:03 PM

I go to a "secularist" gym.

Believe me-----------they all are deluded.

mike_decock · 07-07-2003, 12:12 PM

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Originally posted by Rational BAC
Believe me-----------they all are deluded.

Yourself included?

-Mike...

Vylo · 07-07-2003, 12:22 PM

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About 46% of Americans describe themselves as ''born again'' or ''evangelical'' Christians

Save me jeebus!

fatherphil · 07-07-2003, 12:53 PM

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Originally posted by enrious
"She doesn't worry about men ogling daughter Brittany, 16. 'It's nice.'"

She, at least, is deluded.

got to agree with you on this point. the "christian" community has its own form of meat market.

lpetrich · 07-07-2003, 02:10 PM

Also, these people don't read the Bible very closely -- it's full of violence and it even has some sex in it. And some of their favorite literature, descriptions of the "End Times", is absolutely full of that horrid V thing.

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07-07-2003, 07:24 AM	#4
BeansRBad Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: USA Posts: 34	"''There's no meat-market stuff,'' says Bernice Demanche, 40, working out with her husband and two teenagers. She doesn't worry about men ogling daughter Brittany, 16. ''It's nice.''" BEANSRBAD That's exactly what the oglers want her to think. How many parents of molested teenage boys and girls thought the same thing as Bernice?

07-07-2003, 12:01 PM	#5
enrious Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Home Posts: 895	"She doesn't worry about men ogling daughter Brittany, 16. 'It's nice.'" She, at least, is deluded.

07-07-2003, 12:03 PM	#6
Rational BAC Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tampa Bay area Posts: 3,471	I go to a "secularist" gym. Believe me-----------they all are deluded.

07-07-2003, 02:10 PM	#10
lpetrich Contributor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Lebanon, OR, USA Posts: 16,829	Also, these people don't read the Bible very closely -- it's full of violence and it even has some sex in it. And some of their favorite literature, descriptions of the "End Times", is absolutely full of that horrid V thing.

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