The Christian Discussion Thread VI

[Tarsonis Survivors]

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One of the many reason's I tired of evangelical Christianity.

[Soldati Senza Confini]

http://babylonbee.com/news/worship-leader-caught-infinite-loop-bridge-chorus/


One of the many reason's I tired of evangelical Christianity.

You almost got me if it wasn't because I tried to make sure it was a satire piece.

[Tarsonis Survivors]

http://babylonbee.com/news/worship-leader-caught-infinite-loop-bridge-chorus/


One of the many reason's I tired of evangelical Christianity.

You almost got me if it wasn't because I tried to make sure it was a satire piece.

Yeah, but the funny thing about satire is it's often based largely in truth. I've seen "Worship Pastors" stretch out a song like that. Kinda defeats the purpose if you ask me.

[Wallenburg]

http://babylonbee.com/news/worship-leader-caught-infinite-loop-bridge-chorus/

One of the many reason's I tired of evangelical Christianity.

I found a new bookmark for my web browser.

[Soldati Senza Confini]

You almost got me if it wasn't because I tried to make sure it was a satire piece.

Yeah, but the funny thing about satire is it's often based largely in truth. I've seen "Worship Pastors" stretch out a song like that. Kinda defeats the purpose if you ask me.

Why do you feel it defeats the purpose?

Not to start an argument, but I used to play guitar in evangelical churches several years ago, so I'm curious about why do you feel stretching out songs defeats the purpose.

[Tarsonis Survivors]

http://babylonbee.com/news/worship-leader-caught-infinite-loop-bridge-chorus/

One of the many reason's I tired of evangelical Christianity.

I found a new bookmark for my web browser.

They took a potshot at Joel Osteen, they are forever in my good graces.

[Tarsonis Survivors]

Yeah, but the funny thing about satire is it's often based largely in truth. I've seen "Worship Pastors" stretch out a song like that. Kinda defeats the purpose if you ask me.

Why do you feel it defeats the purpose?

Not to start an argument, but I used to play guitar in evangelical churches several years ago, so I'm curious about what your opinion is on that.

Worship becomes less about the worship and more about the spectacle.

[Wallenburg]

Yeah, but the funny thing about satire is it's often based largely in truth. I've seen "Worship Pastors" stretch out a song like that. Kinda defeats the purpose if you ask me.

Why do you feel it defeats the purpose?

Not to start an argument, but I used to play guitar in evangelical churches several years ago, so I'm curious about what your opinion is on that.

Well, it's very unoriginal. I would understand adding new, original verses to the music, but repeating them over and over is just gratuitous.

[Tarsonis Survivors]

http://babylonbee.com/news/calvin-schoo ... -set-open/


here's one for Herskerstad

[Diopolis]

http://babylonbee.com/news/worship-leader-caught-infinite-loop-bridge-chorus/


One of the many reason's I tired of evangelical Christianity.

Catholics pulling stunts like that was one of the things that drove me into the sweet embrace of tradition.
Along with a hyper-reactionary view of just about everything.

[Soldati Senza Confini]

Why do you feel it defeats the purpose?

Not to start an argument, but I used to play guitar in evangelical churches several years ago, so I'm curious about what your opinion is on that.

Worship becomes less about the worship and more about the spectacle.

I can see how that's true, comparing the local evangelical churches and the local Catholic churches down here, Catholic churches are not as "gospel" as evangelicals in terms of music.

They're lively for sure, the Catholic parishes down here, but they're a different kind of lively.

[Tarsonis Survivors]

http://babylonbee.com/news/worship-leader-caught-infinite-loop-bridge-chorus/


One of the many reason's I tired of evangelical Christianity.

Catholics pulling stunts like that was one of the things that drove me into the sweet embrace of tradition.
Along with a hyper-reactionary view of just about everything.

My local parish has managed to spruce up the liturgy without going overboard. Some nice folk guitar to accompany some songs and liturgical prayers. They took a bit more traditional route on the Easter Vigil, but non of it compares to the Traditional Liturgy done at the Church in my home town.

[Tarsonis Survivors]

Worship becomes less about the worship and more about the spectacle.

I can see how that's true, comparing the local evangelical churches and the local Catholic churches down here, Catholic churches are not as "gospel" as evangelicals in terms of music.

They're lively for sure, the Catholic parishes down here, but they're a different kind of lively.

See, and that's the weird thing. Gospel churches I love, because it's all about being on fire for Christ. The whole congregation gets involved, and drives it. These rock show evangelical churches however, nah.

[Tarsonis Survivors]

I apologize in advance, and I'll take my stripes for spamming, but this one was too good not to share.


http://babylonbee.com/news/trump-announ ... tor-games/

[Herskerstad]

I think we're all forgetting that he confessed his sin, (albeit he didn't have much of a choice) and is getting treatment for said addiction during his suspension.

Not questioning his repentance which if it was unaccounted for would in most cases be an issue of direct excommunication, but there are limits to what church discipline counts as twice blameless for their clergy and I would be surprised if grand theft from the poor no less finds itself within that parameter. I mean I hope the guy manages to defeat his ills and move beyond this terrible event with time and I doubt anyone sees differently on that part, but that is hardly the core of the question as the victims are the refugees.

Brings up an interesting question. Is he being prosecuted for theft or will the church simply count it as revenue loss? Only way I could imagine, short of charity on the part of the casino that the refugees will get a dime back on the dollar.

[Tutukerala]

Catholics pulling stunts like that was one of the things that drove me into the sweet embrace of tradition.
Along with a hyper-reactionary view of just about everything.

My local parish has managed to spruce up the liturgy without going overboard. Some nice folk guitar to accompany some songs and liturgical prayers. They took a bit more traditional route on the Easter Vigil, but non of it compares to the Traditional Liturgy done at the Church in my home town.

Anglicans have hippie parishes too. I mean this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UV6z3TcYOBQ
is a 100x better than this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCsEjWLYmEQ

[Herskerstad]

http://babylonbee.com/news/calvin-school-bearded-theology-set-open/


here's one for Herskerstad

Already enrolled.

[Herskerstad]

I apologize in advance, and I'll take my stripes for spamming, but this one was too good not to share.


http://babylonbee.com/news/trump-announ ... tor-games/

If you are going to build a wall, might as well make it circular and have a lot of seats.

[Tutukerala]

I can't blame a man for gambling. Cards aren't my cup of tea(although I do appreciate the lottery and an occasional dice game), but there's nothing inherently wrong with it.
I do however see a reason for caution. Parish budgets can be huge, and priests have a fair amount of latitude in spending it, and as Fr. Mike explained there aren't very many audits.

Dice are dangerous. My first roll ever, I rolled for about 25 minutes straight. Made everybody at the table rich except me cause I hadn't figure out how to bet yet. Haven't caught anything close to that luck since, but It is mighty tempting to try. I mainly stick to Poker. It's less a gambling game, more one of patience and skill, so i feel less guilty about it too.

I thought you were into craps mostly.

I

[Tarsonis Survivors]

Dice are dangerous. My first roll ever, I rolled for about 25 minutes straight. Made everybody at the table rich except me cause I hadn't figure out how to bet yet. Haven't caught anything close to that luck since, but It is mighty tempting to try. I mainly stick to Poker. It's less a gambling game, more one of patience and skill, so i feel less guilty about it too.

I thought you were into craps mostly.

I

Craps=Dice

[Soldati Senza Confini]

I can see how that's true, comparing the local evangelical churches and the local Catholic churches down here, Catholic churches are not as "gospel" as evangelicals in terms of music.

They're lively for sure, the Catholic parishes down here, but they're a different kind of lively.

See, and that's the weird thing. Gospel churches I love, because it's all about being on fire for Christ. The whole congregation gets involved, and drives it. These rock show evangelical churches however, nah.

Ever gone to Spanish-directed services at both an evangelical and catholic church?

You can tell the same sort of difference to be honest, except in Catholic churches the instrument rhythms are more classic (even if some churches down here have adopted modern instruments like electric guitars and electric bass) but the evangelical Spanish music down where I live loves the shit out of northern Mexico's rhythms like Rancheras, Baladas, and other rhythms.

[Tarsonis Survivors]

My local parish has managed to spruce up the liturgy without going overboard. Some nice folk guitar to accompany some songs and liturgical prayers. They took a bit more traditional route on the Easter Vigil, but non of it compares to the Traditional Liturgy done at the Church in my home town.

Anglicans have hippie parishes too. I mean this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UV6z3TcYOBQ
is a 100x better than this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCsEjWLYmEQ

I dunno, I'm of the impression that Praise music can be done well, it's just typically not. It's not great at a parish but at say a Promise Keepers convention?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03SkiGR ... 3425675A2C 50,000 Men singing in unison is powerful stuff.

[Tarsonis Survivors]

So yeah I have a few praise songs that I like.

[Herskerstad]

Love this one personally to the degree it can be counted.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4FBLH5 ... EE&index=4

[Tarsonis Survivors]

Love this one personally to the degree it can be counted.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4FBLH5 ... EE&index=4

Lol, so I clicked that while in my car, and as soon as I hit play American Chop Suoy started on my radio, and I got confused