Like I said, I attend sometimes. Not often. I'm usually there just for something specific, like to see a friend sing or for another friend's send off (he was a soldier going to Iraq) or for services that have a connection to GLBTQ causes. Things like that. I've heard some good sermons about community, for example, which I enjoyed. I appreciate the service and feel perfectly comfortable telling people there that I'm an atheist, but I don't get anything out of it in the way I think you mean.
in much the same way that during the national anthem, some people wonder if their team will win, some think about blowing shit up and others wonder if the chick's boob will pop out when she hits that high note...
it, like, brings us all together...
Copycat.
I've always wanted someone singing the national anthem in Atlanta before a ballgame to sing the last line as "the home of the Braves."
Well, I still don't know who this Keillor guy is or why I should give a fuck what he says, but I find it hilarious that he talks about "spiritual piracy" as if Christians weren't at least equally guilty of same. Hoo, boy. Kills me.
...but I find it hilarious that he talks about "spiritual piracy" as if Christians weren't at least equally guilty of same. Hoo, boy. Kills me.
--something heinous with Gary Busey being his own hand in it--
William, what the hell is that?
I've always wanted someone singing the national anthem in Atlanta before a ballgame to sing the last line as "the home of the Braves."
I have to admit, I really like Garrison. I started appreciating him about a year ago, and all the characters involved in Lake Wobegone. . . LOL!!
Is it mocking if I point out that Mr. Busey appears to have breasts?my religion. don't you fuckin' dare diminish my dignity by mocking it.
i like the trappists.
i like the trappists.
Hmmm. Keillor is just recovering from a stroke, isn't he? This does seem a bit off for him.
ETA - yeah, it was in late September.
I've enjoyed many of Keillor's radio shows over the years and often thought him quite witty, but there seems to be a bit more acid than usual in the OP's link. I can only aspire to a position where I am well-paid for ranting. I have to agree with his distaste for massaged lyrics, tho, especially if done under the guise of religious correctness. I guess it would be like biting into a Big Mac only to discover that Vegans bought out the franchise and what you expected to be 100% Pure Beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese on a sesame seed bun is soy bugers with a suspect sauce, lettuce, tofutti on a gluten-free bun.
Is it mocking if I point out that Mr. Busey appears to have breasts?
Soy burgers are awesome!
Quite possibly true, when one expects soy burgers. When one expects Beef, not so much.
I've enjoyed many of Keillor's radio shows over the years and often thought him quite witty, but there seems to be a bit more acid than usual in the OP's link. I can only aspire to a position where I am well-paid for ranting. I have to agree with his distaste for massaged lyrics, tho, especially if done under the guise of religious correctness.
Actually, he's got one thing right; this is the correct time of year to celebrate Yule. The birth of Jesus? Not so much. December 25th was chosen for Christmas specifically to capitalize on the popularity of pagan festivals.Christmas is a Christian holiday - if you're not in the club, then buzz off. Celebrate Yule instead or dance around in druid robes for the solstice. Go light a big log, go wassailing and falalaing until you fall down, eat figgy pudding until you puke, but don't mess with the Messiah.