Armor of God Pyjamas

[caravel]

[Big King Sanctaphrax]

"I don't care if you're the Saviour of Mankind, dude, you've got to wear the proper safety gear. That robe is not suitable welding attire."

[Strike For The South]

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ok I overeacted sorry

There still however just pjs

[Xiahou]

Does nobody else find it disturbing how much this:
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resembles this:
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No.

So?

You guys don't have a problem with Power Ranger jammies do you?

Well, I think they're silly- but I also think that Power Ranger jammies are silly as well. However, I have no problem with parents letting their children wearing either if the kids like them.

[Devastatin Dave]

Lol, those are hilarious DD.

How about this one?

Joey was a "special" kid that use to eat his buggers in front of the class room for show and tell. With Jesus, those bugger eating days are over. Sure, last week Joey required 15 stitches on the top of his head and 2 days in a coma after a bowling ball he tried to juggle for the class landed squarely on his head, but with Jesus anythings possible...

[Lemur]

It was then that Jesus knew the terrible truth -- it's not enough to be buff; you also need to be cut.

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Were I gay, and you put up a stereotyping picture portraying all homosexuals as drag queens running around at the local pride parade having sex with multiple partners, some unknown, on a daily basis, and i took offense and called you on it, I strongly suspsect the two of you would offer an apology.

The problem with your analogy is that I would be another gay man, but one who could laugh about it. I can't imagine apologizing about anything I've said re: Christians and Christianity, especially seeing as I am one. If you'll recall, Jesus himself had a bit of a problem with people who mixed the profit motive and faith.

Why so testy? We live in a predominantly Christian nation, with an unbroken lineage of Christian presidents, a historically 99% Christian supreme court, a 99% Christian congress ... I mean, seriously, what's got you defensive? Are we gearing up for this year's War On Christmas? And if so, isn't it a bit early?

If you can't see that religion in general and Christianity in particular are safe as houses in this country, I recommend you join Divinus Arma at the End Is Nigh booth, where they're handing out free apocalypse survival kits. Meet me in Wisconsin, where we'll bribe the Lord Humungous and his leathermen with gourmet brownies.

[IrishArmenian]

How come they have to be the English Flag? Why couldn't they look any different. Obviously aimed at the English Football fans or Episcopalians. Doesn't God say not to advertise your "Christian-ness"? Despite being Christian, I do not think this was a good idea and this thread has become hijacked. Damm hijackers!

[Lemur]

As the thread starter, I would like to officially sanction any thread hijacking and derailing, so long as it's in the cause of humor and/or silliness.

[Devastatin Dave]

It was then that Jesus knew the terrible truth -- it's not enough to be buff; you also need to be cut.

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LOL!!! Good one

How about a commercial...
"Jesus Juice!!! Not just for child molesting, one gloved celebrities anymore!!!"

[Divinus Arma]

[Joeokar]

LOL

[Xiahou]

The problem with your analogy is that I would be another gay man, but one who could laugh about it. I can't imagine apologizing about anything I've said re: Christians and Christianity, especially seeing as I am one. If you'll recall, Jesus himself had a bit of a problem with people who mixed the profit motive and faith.

Right, a gay who doesnt see being attracted to men as necessary to being gay.... like a Christian that doesnt believe Jesus was the Christ.

You can call yourself whatever you want, but I dont really find the "but Im a Christian too" defense to criticism to be very strong when by your prior statements you disagree on the most fundamental tenants of virtually all Christians everywhere..

[Divinus Arma]

[Divinus Arma]

[Divinus Arma]

[Patriarch of Constantinople]

If only the world would follow your fine example.

Then the world should stop thinking their "hip" and "all that" by wearing a picture of a gun with the word "gangster" on the bottom.

[Duke John]

How come they have to be the English Flag? Why couldn't they look any different. Obviously aimed at the English Football fans or Episcopalians.

It's the cross of St. George and it has a lot more history to it than being used by English football supporters.

[Ironside]

What in the name of hell is that supposed to be ... PJ's complete with shield, hat and, uh, that cloth thingy hanging from the girl's hat?
Where do you keep the shield while sleeping?

The girl's PJ is supposed to be some princess gear most likely. Although I must question how much protection that would give. I mean it's supposed to represent the armour of God and still represents something that wouldn't gives more protection than a sweatshirt.

It's also degrading against women:

In addition, the content of video games may influence children's atititudes toward gender roles. In Nintendo games, women are often depicted as victims. The covers of Nintendo games show males striking a dominant pose. Many games are based upon a scenario in which a woman is kidnapped or has to be rescued

A princess and a knight...

But then I'm probably reading into that comercial stuff to much.

Those with you always pics are hillarous.

[caravel]

@DA:

@Hannibal99: Not exclusively 'gangster' oriented 'big logo' clothing, but pretty much all designer and labelled clothes, especially sports brands. 90% of clothing seems to be overpriced crap knocked together in the far east, wheras designer labels are usually overpriced crap knocked together in the far east with a label and a much larger price tag.

[Vladimir]

It is a bit unfortunate that they picked that particular style. "Let's dress our kids up as either crazed English football fans, or crusaders..."

I'm just suprised they picked that particular faction given their history and recent role in Kingdom of Heaven.

[Lemur]

You can call yourself whatever you want, but I dont really find the "but Im a Christian too" defense to criticism to be very strong when by your prior statements you disagree on the most fundamental tenants of virtually all Christians everywhere..

Gather round, children, Xiahou has a little story to tell ...

[Xiahou]

Gather round, children, Xiahou has a little story to tell ...

No stories here. I just find your "Hey, Im a Christian too- you just dont have a sense of humor" defense to be pretty weak when you dont believe Jesus was the Christ. No inquisition here either- you can call yourself what you want, I just don't think it appropriate to try to use your Christianity as cover for criticism.

[UglyandHasty]

LOL DA, now that made laugh out loud !!!

[Lemur]

Xiahou, we're going to have to agree to disagree. If following the teachings of Jesus does not make one a Christian, and one must subscribe to the entire Nicean creed to be in the club, then most of our founding fathers were not Christian by your lights. Very sorry I don't believe in the literal divinity of Jesus. Remember that christos literally means anointed, not "physical embodiment of divinity."

I still don't see why poking fun at gaudy, tasteless attempts to capitalize on Christianity is offensive to you.

[Keba]

No stories here. I just find your "Hey, Im a Christian too- you just dont have a sense of humor" defense to be pretty weak when you dont believe Jesus was the Christ. No inquisition here either- you can call yourself what you want, I just don't think it appropriate to try to use your Christianity as cover for criticism.

Could you please explain what you mean by the Christ? If that refers to his so-called divine nature, then the man could possibly be one of the Christians (here the term encompasses all faiths based on a common belief, whether they are Protestantism, Orthodoxy, Romano-Cahtolicism, or any of other beliefs possible) that Jesus was simply a mortal inspired by God to spread faith.

[rory_20_uk]

OK, call me a cynic regarding the pictures, but if he's here with us always, where's the ones of women in the shower with Jesus peaking over the top?

I constantly have these [utterly pointless] conversations with my girlfriend who will glibly say that God is always with us. I then point out that the sick b*****d seems to be there when one hell of a lot of pain and suffering occurs but doesn't lift a finger. Similarly with these pictures - why not have Jesus pushing the finger of a man holding a gun, or tripping an old lady down the stairs?

"When belief is in, the brain is out"

[kataphraktoi]

Lol, that kind of stuff is old news in Jesus-land.

Even as a Christian, there is only so much corny-factor I can take.

Anyone seen those Christian shirts with Jesus in Terminator glasses saying:
"I'll be back"...

I constantly have these [utterly pointless] conversations with my girlfriend who will glibly say that God is always with us. I then point out that the sick b*****d seems to be there when one hell of a lot of pain and suffering occurs but doesn't lift a finger. Similarly with these pictures - why not have Jesus pushing the finger of a man holding a gun, or tripping an old lady down the stairs?

Maybe its time for humans to take responsibility for the actions with their GOd-given free willl then....

[drone]

Jesus Built My Hotrod


"I'd like you to meet my good friend, Mr. John Gacy.

[rory_20_uk]

Maybe its time for humans to take responsibility for the actions with their GOd-given free willl then....

Yeah, then you get into "The Bible was written by men - with free will - yet is the last word and work in Christianity". All other material that was removed or not cannonised was chosen by man with his free will... oh, except that this was a faultless process with no errors whatsoever (as there have been few revisions).

Free will appears to be used to excuse God from everything in the world that is bad whist is not addressed in relation to such things as the succession of Popes, religious pronouncements or even holy scriptures.

If free will is taken, there is no certainty of anything that is written by men over time. So people are then following the altering egos of powerful men. Whether God was present at some point becomes less and less easy to discern.

[Xiahou]

Xiahou, we're going to have to agree to disagree. If following the teachings of Jesus does not make one a Christian, and one must subscribe to the entire Nicean creed to be in the club, then most of our founding fathers were not Christian by your lights. Very sorry I don't believe in the literal divinity of Jesus. Remember that christos literally means anointed, not "physical embodiment of divinity."

Yeah, the literal translation of christ is "annointed one", but in terms of the Christian faith it refers to the biblical Jesus Christ, which in addition to being our source for almost everything we know of Jesus' teachings- also speaks of his divinity and resurrection. You do have a point about our founding fathers- many, iirc, would be considered Unitarians which, technically, are not Christians and most modern Unitarians don't consider themselves Christians as far as I can tell. However, Unitarians did and generally do have a strong reverance for our Judeo-Christian tradition.

*Somewhat tangentially, Im puzzled by how Unitarians can subscribe to the teachings and moral authority of Jesus (which we get from the Bible), while apparently dismissing the clear references to Jesus as the Son of God- His own statements, as well as his resurrection. But maybe that's a discussion for another time.

I still don't see why poking fun at gaudy, tasteless attempts to capitalize on Christianity is offensive to you.

I never said I found it offensive. I said they look silly- like something Ned Flanders would buy his kids, but said (later) if someone bought them and their kids wanted to wear them, I could care less. I wasnt upset by the thread topic, I just commented that I didnt really think it fair to say "Im a Christian too" as a defense, when (at the very least) your beliefs are outside what's generally considered Christianity.

Sorry to crap all over a fun thread with "serious" talk, but I did have a point I wanted to highlight.