I've Been Cursed!
1/13/2005
There are two types of Christians.
1) There is the rare-breed Christian who actually tries to follow in the footsteps of Christ and practice compassion, love and right action (I've met three in my entire life).
2) There is the common-breed Christian who uses religion as a tool for preserving their own fears and inadequacies (sp?) so they don't have to confront the harsh realities of their own narrow-minded mental constructs and prejudices. Of course, Christianity isn't the only organized religion to attract these people. But it seems to be the biggest magnet.
Seems we found another #2, because I was cursed today. I suppose this one won't be trying to save my soul, at any rate, which is something of a relief considering I've already been saved a dozen times (my father is an Evangelical preacher). Just for reference, here is the comment 'anonymous' left today:
Father, in the name of JESUS I send the judgment of God to the writer of this article. I pray Deuteronomy 30:7, Psalm 109 and 140, Isaiah 54:17, and any like Scriptures on them, and anyone else coming against us Christians, in the name of JESUS. Amen
And for reference, here are the scriptures and some comments from moi:
Deuteronomy 30:7 - And the LORD thy God will put all these curses upon thine enemies, and on them that hate thee, which persecuted thee
First of all, look around. Little old geek computer hardware tech is not your enemy. In fact, I'm probably your best friend when it comes to taking a beating. You've cursed me, after all, and (gasp!) I'm helpless! Honestly, I don't know what fantasy you are playing out, but life isn't a sword and sandals epic, and enemies are NOT around every virtual corner just waiting to be vanquished by your mighty God.
Second of all, I don't hate you. Heck, I don't even know you. I probably don't want to know you, but then again, you might be a lot of fun at parties.
Thirdly, if you think my little bitchfest is 'persecution,' then I invite you to take a peek at these web pages:
Christian Atrocities
Christian Apology for the Crusades
Protest to Support a Museum of Christian Atrocities
I think if anybody knows about persecution, it's the people who lay it on the thickest.
This next one is a bit lengthy.
Psalms 109: A Cry for Vengeance
Such kind, Christian tidings. It's a wonder Christians ever WANT to convert anybody, what with so many great curses scattered throughout the Old Testament to use against infidels and heretics.
Yet another from Psalms
Psalms 140: A Prayer for Protection against Persecutors
Lovely day for a curse, honey.
Some parting words, before I go do something more constructive:
All of us are experts at practicing virtue at a distance. ~Theodore M. Hesburgh
posted by novachild @ Thursday, January 13, 2005,
