[Skooz]

You're from the south an you never seen a preacher beating the pulpit with one as if it were an attacking hyena?

I'm afraid not, though I have seen many preachers preach many sermons.

But, I don't tend to frequent movies and other forms of entertainment that perpetuate those hateful stereotypes.

[US admirer]

Don't hate ‘em at all- just have absolutely no respect for them. I actually think they’re laughable. Ever see Jimmy Swaggart or Ernest Ainsley? The worst part is that they can con so many people.

[monday]

"But, I don't tend to frequent movies and other forms of entertainment that perpetuate those hateful stereotypes."

First of all, what is hateful about bible thumping preachers? Second, there is no stereotype that exists without some truth to it. It doesn't take movies to perpetuate them.

All you have to do is go to the next revival meeting that comes to town. You will see plenty of bible thumpers there proudly thumping their bibles.