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stopbush

(24,396 posts)
Thu Oct 6, 2016, 05:07 PM Oct 2016

What aren't the Xians using their power of prayer to stop Hurricane Matthew?

We know we'll be hearing from them post-hurricane how they "give all the glory to Jesus" for saving their home...or not. But here they have a perfect opportunity pre-storm for them to demonstrate once and for all just how real their god is and just how real the power of prayer is.

"Ask it in my name and it shall be given" saith the lord.

C'mon, Xians. Ask your god to stop the storm! We're all waiting to see a demonstration of his power.

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What aren't the Xians using their power of prayer to stop Hurricane Matthew? (Original Post) stopbush Oct 2016 OP
"I prayed God would not let Matthew destroy my house.... AlbertCat Oct 2016 #1
because gay people can get married. Warren DeMontague Oct 2016 #2
God Sent Hurricane Matthew To Stop Orlando Gay Pride Event HAB911 Oct 2016 #4
that's the problem with satire Warren DeMontague Oct 2016 #8
"God's ways..." DetlefK Oct 2016 #3
Masturbation HAB911 Oct 2016 #5
definitely makes ME feel better RussBLib Oct 2016 #6
LOL! HAB911 Oct 2016 #7
I'm so glad that I found you guys. Thanks! Freelancer Oct 2016 #9
 

AlbertCat

(17,505 posts)
1. "I prayed God would not let Matthew destroy my house....
Thu Oct 6, 2016, 05:35 PM
Oct 2016

.... and the hurricane came nowhere near my house! Alleluia!"

"Where do you live?"

"Montana"

HAB911

(8,891 posts)
4. God Sent Hurricane Matthew To Stop Orlando Gay Pride Event
Fri Oct 7, 2016, 06:23 AM
Oct 2016

Everyone knows that, duh

Andrew Bieszad, a contributor to Shoebat.com, the website run by anti-gay extremists Walid and Theodore Shoebat, has some thoughts about Hurricane Matthew, which is expected to strike the East Coast of the United States in the coming days: "Hurricane Matthew Is The Wrath Of God Poured Out On The Cities Of Orlando And Savannah For Supporting The Evil Sodomites."

http://www.rightwingwatch.org/content/shoebatcom-contributor-says-god-sent-hurricane-matthew-stop-orlando-gay-pride-event

RussBLib

(9,008 posts)
6. definitely makes ME feel better
Fri Oct 7, 2016, 08:31 AM
Oct 2016

and anyone who tries it, I'd bet

I used to think that an orgasm a day would keep the doctor away. Now that I am over 60, I don't believe that anymore.

Freelancer

(2,107 posts)
9. I'm so glad that I found you guys. Thanks!
Sat Oct 8, 2016, 03:36 AM
Oct 2016

I really enjoy reading stuff like this.

I'm an eye-roller from way back. As long as I can remember, I've had that reaction to requests for prayers, or moments of silence. My instructions, when I'm dead, to my eulogizer is to ask anyone gathered to collectively roll their eyes as he says: "God God, blah blah blah, God, blah blah, God. Thank you." That just seems right.

I also want my stone to look like the Guardian of Forever from Star Trek episode 28. I don't really expect that request, though. It's just there to make the first request seem reasonable and easy in comparison. In my experience, asking for a second big thing all but ensures the first little (inexpensive) thing. Hey -- I know my family.

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