http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/humor-religion/ en-us Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:51:33 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2070549/posts Rick Warren’s very own magazine By Brad A. Greenberg http://www.jewishjournal.com/thegodblog/item/rick_warren_following_oprahs_lead_20080828/ I wrote an article two years ago for Christianity Today about the demise of Purpose Driven ministries, an outgrowth of the ridiculous popularity of “The Purpose-Driven Life.” Murderers and madmen and everyone else know by now that the author of that book was Rick Warren, who recently reinvented himself as a political player. Purpose Driven ministries may be no more, but Warren is bigger than ever before. Continuing his metamorphosis into the male Oprah, Warren is in talks with Reader’s Digest to publish a magazine inspired by his book, which... Jewish Journal online http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2070549/posts#comment Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:51:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2069378/posts Arizona National Committeewoman Carolyn Warner was riding a shuttle and chatting with some Utah reporters about former Arizona Gov. Evan Mecham. She lost a governor's race to Mecham, but said they were still friends. Mecham was a native Utahn and a Mormon, but had a reputation for stupid gaffes and silly insensitivity. She tells a story, and swears it true, that adds to that lore of Mecham. "We were friends and he told me one day that he and his wife were going to meet the Pope (John Paul II)," she said. He was concerned about what language skills were... Deseret News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2069378/posts#comment Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:19:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2069171/posts Now that Nancy Pelosi's spokesman issues a statement in response to the slew of statements about her misrepresenting Church teaching on abortion.Father Z posts the statement and responds Madame Speaker, you can't reduce the Church's teaching to a 1500 year old sound bite which you don't understand. Maureen at Aliens in This World takes a look at the Latin of what St. Augustine said and gives us a translation and some analysis. Democrats constantly complain about what they say being taken out of context, but that is what is done with the passage Pelosi's spokesman gave.With St. Augustine's feast day... Splendor of Truth http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2069171/posts#comment Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:01:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2068995/posts Addiction, more often than not, is recognized as an unceasing need for a particular drug. But there are also those addicted to certain behaivours! When you're planning an intervention for someone addicted to violence and drunk on power, it better come with one heck of a guarantee if you're hosting it!! NOTE: The author has requested that you refrain from pasting a copy of the comic within the thread and instead visit his web site. Thanks!! Geeks On Caffeine - Cartoons done just RIGHT! http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2068995/posts#comment Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:38:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2068014/posts This video is to let all know that Jesus Christ truly loves them and wishes only blessing. This short instrumental is a singing animation of a small fish and the voice used is my 4-year old grandson. Thanks for viewing. YouTube http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2068014/posts#comment Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:15:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2067033/posts The deification of Barack Obama has reached epic levels among the left. Every time he hits the stage, women faint, the masses swoon and the media covers the event as if it were Jesus himself entering Jerusalem. It's time for these "disciples" to receive a dose of reality! Today's "Geeks On Caffeine" cartoon exposes the humanity of their savior, and rest assured, the "Obamassiah" may NOT be able to walk on water, but he...well..see for yourself! NOTE: The author of this comic requeswts that you visit the web site and refrain from copying the cartoon within the thread. Thanks! P.S.... Geeks On Caffeine - Cartoons done just RIGHT! http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2067033/posts#comment Sun, 24 Aug 2008 07:24:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2065906/posts This video is short and has singing frogs looking at a Church. The instrumental is, Praise God, from Whom All Blessing Flow. With humor it was created to lead someone to church and think about worshiping his or her creator. Thanks for viewing. Revski YouTube http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2065906/posts#comment Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:05:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2065577/posts This is the Apocalypse of St. Bill the Stoned. Though funny, smart and often profane, Religulous doesn't want to send you out of the theater with a smile on your lips. The final moments of the film aren't laugh out loud funny, but a parade of images of death and destruction. This, Bill Maher says, is what humanity is in for if it doesn't get rid of the nuerological disorder that is religion. You probably know my bias going into this film. I believe that religion is not just irrational but anti-rational, a Bronze Age worldview that should have been... CHUD http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2065577/posts#comment Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:26:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2065559/posts Attendees at the recent "Rocky Horror" theater production in Middleton showed up in leather and fishnets, but for "Church Basement Ladies" at Overture Center, the costumes in the audience were just a little different. Mary Ann Jarred donned a light blue apron and vintage hat with a metal whisk and plastic measuring cups dangling from her belt. In her purse she carried several Lutheran church cookbooks, including one with a salad recipe that called for a can of shoestring beets, horseradish and lemon Jell-O. Nancy Pike and her mother, Doreen Davidson, sported aprons, hats and brightly patterned purses made from... The Capital Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2065559/posts#comment Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:47:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2064040/posts Joe Black, the owner of the coffee shop "Geeks On Caffeine," has been asked by a television producer if he can film an episode of the addiction recovery program "Interventions" there. Nothing special...except for a divine guest on the show! NOTE: The author of this comic requests that you visit his web site and refrain from copying it within the thread. Thank you! Geeks On Caffeine - Cartoons done just RIGHT! http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2064040/posts#comment Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:41:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2061288/posts Shepard, director of digital media for Focus, wrote and starred in the "Pray for Rain" video and posted it on the Focus site July 30. He told the Colorado Springs Gazette that it was meant to be "mildly humorous." Unfortunately, Focus on the Family officials didn't think so. They pulled the video earlier today. In the video, Shepard wonders if it might be OK to pray for rain on Aug. 28 in nearby Denver, where Barack Obama is scheduled to deliver his acceptance speech for the Democratic presidential nomination. The speech is scheduled to be given at Invesco Field, an... Washington Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2061288/posts#comment Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:35:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2060196/posts Tom Cruise likes to ramble on and on about the wonders of Scientology and how much it helps people. However, when it comes to Tom, it looks like Scientology has come up a little short! NOTE: The Author of this comic requests that you visit his site and refrain from copying the cartoon in the thread. Thanks much!! Geeks On Caffeine - Cartoons done just RIGHT! http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2060196/posts#comment Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:27:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2060014/posts Hot on the heels of Simple Jack (the fake, controversy-baiting trailer from Tropic Thunder that was eventually yanked) comes the trailer for Teresa: The Making of a Saint, an NC-17 Mother Teresa biopic starring Transformers actress (and parrot lover) Megan Fox. But wait! Could this, too, be a fake trailer, what with its cast made up of Hollywood heavyweights like "Sir Ben Queensly"? Indeed, it's just the latest in Hollywood's brand-new obsession with fake ads for real movies, this one designed to draw buzz for the Vanity Fair-set roman à clef How to Lose Friends and Alienate People, starring Fox... Defamer Australia http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2060014/posts#comment Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:11:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2058698/posts ROME, ITALY - Pope Benedict XVI denounced the practices of the Episcopal Church (USA) this week by stating that they have strayed too far from scripture. In a move that shocked many because of its direct nature, the Pope said, "The Episcopal Church in the United States continues its practice of moving farther and farther away from what the bible teaches us. They act as if the holy scriptures have nothing to say about life and how we should live it. Now that they are openly ordaining gay bishops and ignoring the gospel message, what is left for them to... TBNN http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2058698/posts#comment Fri, 8 Aug 2008 18:30:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2054694/posts According to JesusManifesto.com, the first ever “emerging” Amish church launched recently just outside of Columbus, Ohio. The church, calling itself “Solomon’s Barn” blends cutting edge worship with Amish sensibilities. Its pastor, Jacob Yoder (who prefers to be called “Jay”) believes that the Amish can learn from emerging styles of worship. “We’re ready for something new…something fresh,” says Pastor Jay. When asked about his sources of inspiration, Pastor Jay (who wears a soul-patch instead of a traditional Amish beard) responded by saying: “I mean, there I was, settling with ‘church as usual’ when I stumbled upon the writings of Brian McLaren.... Monday Morning Insight http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2054694/posts#comment Fri, 1 Aug 2008 03:55:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2054339/posts I love when received the Fall Fashion catalogs. Land's End, J. Peterman, American Eagle. Love them. Can't afford them, but I can look. Imagine my horror when received the Fall Catalog for the Roman Catholic WomynPriests.Although, I am considering buying the hats. P.S. Be sure to check out Red [Erin Manning] Cardigan's brilliant song parody The Priestess Connection. CMR http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2054339/posts#comment Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:33:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2050692/posts This all began a few days ago, when Jeff Miller at the Curt Jester blog posted this comment regarding RC women who seek to be ordained. I do enjoy it when my own humor sparks others to their own hilarity.  I jested the other day: "If women are being called to the priesthood then why is it only dissident women that are being called?  Where are the women being ordained that have a preference for the extraordinary form of the Mass?  Why do they always have a preference for Hippy stoles and not beautifully embroidered ones.  Where are the traditionalist... WDTPRS http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2050692/posts#comment Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:45:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2049342/posts ROME (AFP) — One of Italy's leading animal rights groups said Monday it was launching an Internet petition to demand Pope Benedict XVI stop wearing fur during religious ceremonies at the Vatican.Lorenzo Croce, chairman of the Italian Association for the Defence of Animals and the Environment (AIDAA), denied being provocative or wanting to make an anti-religious statement."We just want to ask him in a message of love and peace to give a strong signal towards the protection of animals and the environment through a small but very significant personal sacrifice," Croce told the Italian news agency ANSA.Since his election Pope... AFP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2049342/posts#comment Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:52:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2048747/posts WASHINGTON, July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- - July 25th Marks 40th Anniversary of Vatican's Devastating Decision Forty years ago, a decision was announced that has had a catastrophic impact on the poor and powerless around the world. On July 25, 1968, Pope Paul VI slammed the door on the hopes of the vast majority of Catholics and confirmed a complete prohibition on modern methods of contraception. The papal encyclical Humanae Vitae was a defining moment in modern church history and continues to be a source of great conflict and division in the church. It is a little-known fact that before Humanae... (UK) PR Newswire http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2048747/posts#comment Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:22:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2042954/posts Well, It's official. Jack Kevorkian, Dr. Death, is on the ballot in Michigan in his run for the U.S. Congress. [Det. news] Jack Kevorkian -- nicknamed "Dr. Death" for the high-profile assisted suicides he performed -- gathered enough valid signatures to be on the November ballot and try to unseat veteran Rep. Joe Knollenberg, the chief of elections for Oakland County said Monday. "He has enough qualifying petition signatures," said Joe Rozell, director of elections for Oakland County. "They are valid." Now we realize that Dr. Death's campaign is an uphill battle. Therefore, we once again make our offer... CMR http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2042954/posts#comment Wed, 9 Jul 2008 16:26:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2041916/posts When I heard the report at the end of last week that Pope Benedict has asked the Congregation for Divine Worship to study some potential changes to the liturgy, I got very excited. Think about all the possibilities! Think about what the Mass could be, rather than what it often is. The abuses and experiments, gone! The tawdry celebration of self, gone! Latin back in its proper place! Gregorian Chant! The priest's magnificent back on glorious display! The more I thought about it the more excited I became and the more I started wondering how would such a change be... CMR http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2041916/posts#comment Mon, 7 Jul 2008 17:16:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2041236/posts Islam Factor is a bold experiment in Muslim freedom of expression, freedom of speech and cooperation with people from all walks of life. Some who follow, agree with or are amicable to Islam and some who are opposed. Whether you agree with or follow Islam or not, whether you oppose Islam or not, no matter the nation, race, religion or creed we are from, we all have one thing in common. We all are human-beings with the same basic needs, hopes and emotions. Our forum hopes to promote an almost unheard of tolerance (that eludes many Muslim groups) that transcends... Islam Factor Forum http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2041236/posts#comment Sat, 5 Jul 2008 21:43:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2040635/posts Pop icon Madonna is using kabbalah to brainwash Yankee star Alex Rodriguez into believing they are "soulmates," the ballplayer's estranged wife is telling friends. Cynthia Rodriguez, who has bolted to rocker Lenny Kravitz's Paris pad to avoid the limelight, is blaming the Material Girl for breaking up her five-year marriage, a close friend told the Daily News. The 34-year-old stunner has revealed to close confidants that she discovered a note her husband wrote professing his true feelings to Madonna. "I believe he was having an affair with Madonna," she told a friend, who spoke anonymously for fear of angering A-Rod.... New Yok Daily News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2040635/posts#comment Fri, 4 Jul 2008 08:46:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2040325/posts The little rabbit in this video is apparently looking for its father. This video is humorous but true for today, many are confused or wondering whom their father is so please pray for this worldwide confusion and sexual promiscuousness. The Bible says, confusion is of the evil one (Devil). YouTube http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2040325/posts#comment Thu, 3 Jul 2008 17:14:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2039695/posts NEW YORK — The angels are familiar, and the demons with the yellow sulfury smoke rising from their nostrils — but the plot, well, not so much.    The stage version of This Present Darkness, this summer’s Broadway sensation, is raking in profits but has rankled the author and many Christians expecting a faithful re-telling of the book.     "It’s a pale, watered down representation of my novel," says author Frank Peretti who sold the rights to two longtime producers but is now urging Christians to boycott the show.     Renamed ‘Dark,’ the musical depicts demons in Cats-style costumes and 12-foot... Lark News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2039695/posts#comment Wed, 2 Jul 2008 13:15:07 GMT