Comments on: Yup, peanut butter convinces me! http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/09/27/yup-peanut-butter-convinces-me/ Life, Culture and Politics from BrisVegas Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:30:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Paul Burns http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/09/27/yup-peanut-butter-convinces-me/#comment-68067 Paul Burns Sun, 30 Sep 2007 11:49:20 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/09/27/yup-peanut-butter-convinces-me/#comment-68067 PC, Hate to tell you but it is here, in Armidale, anyway - a whole DVD series of people being raptured away- and the awful fate of those left behind. Very much a direct steal/plagiarism from an end of the world TV series that was broadcast here years ago. Seems these rapture people are so Xtanly honest they even have to steal the plots of their TV series. Or is that just Hollywood? PC,
Hate to tell you but it is here, in Armidale, anyway – a whole DVD series of people being raptured away- and the awful fate of those left behind. Very much a direct steal/plagiarism from an end of the world TV series that was broadcast here years ago. Seems these rapture people are so Xtanly honest they even have to steal the plots of their TV series.
Or is that just Hollywood?

]]> By: anthony http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/09/27/yup-peanut-butter-convinces-me/#comment-68066 anthony Sun, 30 Sep 2007 01:37:39 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/09/27/yup-peanut-butter-convinces-me/#comment-68066 That's watership down you're thinking of there Gummo. I think it raises some interesting issues if butt is a verb. That’s watership down you’re thinking of there Gummo.

I think it raises some interesting issues if butt is a verb.

]]> By: Gummo Trotsky http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/09/27/yup-peanut-butter-convinces-me/#comment-68065 Gummo Trotsky Sun, 30 Sep 2007 01:23:29 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/09/27/yup-peanut-butter-convinces-me/#comment-68065 If I were younger I'd probably go out and fellowship down at the mall this afternoon. If I were younger I’d probably go out and fellowship down at the mall this afternoon.

]]> By: doug http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/09/27/yup-peanut-butter-convinces-me/#comment-68064 doug Sun, 30 Sep 2007 01:19:01 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/09/27/yup-peanut-butter-convinces-me/#comment-68064 I am also a slow foodie who believes that meals evolve. I am a believer in the FSM and have been touched by his appendage. I am also a slow foodie who believes that meals evolve.

I am a believer in the FSM and have been touched by his appendage.

]]> By: tigtog http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/09/27/yup-peanut-butter-convinces-me/#comment-68063 tigtog Sun, 30 Sep 2007 00:58:07 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/09/27/yup-peanut-butter-convinces-me/#comment-68063 That one's been around for a while. That one’s been around for a while.

]]> By: Gummo Trotsky http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/09/27/yup-peanut-butter-convinces-me/#comment-68062 Gummo Trotsky Sun, 30 Sep 2007 00:18:36 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/09/27/yup-peanut-butter-convinces-me/#comment-68062 Since when is fellowship a verb? Since when is fellowship a verb?

]]> By: Pavlov's Cat http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/09/27/yup-peanut-butter-convinces-me/#comment-68061 Pavlov's Cat Sun, 30 Sep 2007 00:08:41 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/09/27/yup-peanut-butter-convinces-me/#comment-68061 But Helen, God loves you whether you can spell or not! (Actually that's one of the more attractive and sensible arguments in favour of cr*p spelling.) And I was relieved to observe her spelling of 'savior', which suggests that at least this nonsense hasn't made it across the Pacific yet. What struck me about the rapture kook was not so much her spelling as the irrefutable proof provided by her comment that typography is not, in fact, impersonal and personality-disguising. Think what a field day the profilers would have. We know about allcaps, of course, but does anyone know whether there is also a direct correlation between not putting a space after your commas and being a bit barking? But Helen, God loves you whether you can spell or not!

(Actually that’s one of the more attractive and sensible arguments in favour of cr*p spelling.)

And I was relieved to observe her spelling of ‘savior’, which suggests that at least this nonsense hasn’t made it across the Pacific yet.

What struck me about the rapture kook was not so much her spelling as the irrefutable proof provided by her comment that typography is not, in fact, impersonal and personality-disguising. Think what a field day the profilers would have. We know about allcaps, of course, but does anyone know whether there is also a direct correlation between not putting a space after your commas and being a bit barking?

]]> By: doug http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/09/27/yup-peanut-butter-convinces-me/#comment-68060 doug Sun, 30 Sep 2007 00:03:46 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/09/27/yup-peanut-butter-convinces-me/#comment-68060 This is from the guys who made this video. Not a very convincing scientific answer. Either this is science or religion, they choose to put it up as a scientific theory then that theory has to stand scrutiny. <blockquote> Dear Doug, The Creator created everything very good in the beginning. Man lived and fellowshiped with God in perfect conditions (Genesis chapters 1 and 2). But love demands a choice, so God gave man every good gift, but forbid him from eating from just one tree - the tree of the knowledge of good and evil (which, by the way, is where we received our conscience - the knowledge of right and wrong). Though this tree looked very attractive (like sin so often does), it was deadly, because it meant rebellion against the giver of life. Man chose to rebel and the curse on all creation resulted (Genesis 3; Romans 8, etc.). This curse has resulted in sufferings, trials, and pain. Soon this curse will be removed and there will be a new heaven and earth wherein dwell righteousness, peace, and joy forevermore (Revelation 21). Today, God is still offering the free choice: we can either receive or reject His love and fellowship. Individually we can choose the tree of life (Jesus and His death on the tree to save us), or we can choose our own way - but it will lead to death. Turning our back on the Provider and Sustainer of all life is sin and idolatry, but choosing our all-wise, all-powerful, and all loving God means eternal life. And even in this life of trials, God promises to work all things together for the good to those who love Him (Romans 8:28). Personally, I've had many years of health problems and other trials, but God has used it to cause me to lean on Him, and He has worked it all for good. I pray you will seek the Lord with all your heart, and discover that He is truly good and His way is perfect. Sincerely, Jim Tetlow</blockquote> This is from the guys who made this video. Not a very convincing scientific answer. Either this is science or religion, they choose to put it up as a scientific theory then that theory has to stand scrutiny.

Dear Doug,

The Creator created everything very good in the beginning. Man lived and fellowshiped with God in perfect conditions (Genesis chapters 1 and 2). But love demands a choice, so God gave man every good gift, but forbid him from eating from just one tree – the tree of the knowledge of good and evil (which, by the way, is where we received our conscience – the knowledge of right and wrong).

Though this tree looked very attractive (like sin so often does), it was deadly, because it meant rebellion against the giver of life. Man chose to rebel and the curse on all creation resulted (Genesis 3; Romans 8, etc.). This curse has resulted in sufferings, trials, and pain. Soon this curse will be removed and there will be a new heaven and earth wherein dwell righteousness, peace, and joy forevermore (Revelation 21).

Today, God is still offering the free choice: we can either receive or reject His love and fellowship. Individually we can choose the tree of life (Jesus and His death on the tree to save us), or we can choose our own way – but it will lead to death. Turning our back on the Provider and Sustainer of all life is sin and idolatry, but choosing our all-wise, all-powerful, and all loving God means eternal life.

And even in this life of trials, God promises to work all things together for the good to those who love Him (Romans 8:28). Personally, I’ve had many years of health problems and other trials, but God has used it to cause me to lean on Him, and He has worked it all for good.

I pray you will seek the Lord with all your heart, and discover that He is truly good and His way is perfect. Sincerely,

Jim Tetlow

]]> By: Helen http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/09/27/yup-peanut-butter-convinces-me/#comment-68059 Helen Sat, 29 Sep 2007 23:23:36 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/09/27/yup-peanut-butter-convinces-me/#comment-68059 Sorry, TT. I wish Jesus could teach them to spell. Sorry, TT.

I wish Jesus could teach them to spell.

]]> By: mick http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/09/27/yup-peanut-butter-convinces-me/#comment-68058 mick Sat, 29 Sep 2007 22:40:17 +0000 http://larvatusprodeo.net/2007/09/27/yup-peanut-butter-convinces-me/#comment-68058 Hehe. Hehe.

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