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jody Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-14-08 07:37 AM
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In perilous times, the value of tithing! Caution laugher entirely possible. Apologies if it offends.
Two men crashed their private plane on a South Pacific island. Both survived. One of the men brushed himself off and then proceeded to run all over the island to see if they had any chance of survival.

When he returned, he rushed up to the other man and screamed, “This island is uninhabited, there is no food, there is no water. We are going to die!”

The other man leaned back against the fuselage of the wrecked plane, folded his arms and responded, “No we’re not. I make over $250,000 a week.”

The first man grabbed his friend and shook him. “Listen, we are on an uninhabited island. There is no food, no water. We are going to die!”

The other man, unruffled, again responded. “No, I make over $250,000 a week.”

Mystified, the first man, taken aback with such an answer again repeated, “For the last time, I’m telling you we ARE doomed. There Is NO one else on this island. There is NO food. There is NO water. We are, I repeat, we are going to die a slow death!”

Still unfazed, the first man looked the other in the eyes and said, “Do not make me say this again. I make over $250,000 per week. I am a Baptist and I tithe. My pastor will find us.
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liberal N proud Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-14-08 07:41 AM
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1. LOL
About right
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Wickerman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-14-08 08:17 AM
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2. I can think of a half dozen folks to send this to
I'm not sure any of them will speak to me again - or, if they will use it in sermons. :think:
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knitter4democracy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-14-08 09:49 AM
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3. Hee, that's really funny!
Edited on Sat Jun-14-08 09:49 AM by knitter4democracy
:rofl:

Pain hit, so I needed that laugh. :)
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Igel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-14-08 02:20 PM
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4. Most wouldn't be offended.
Perhaps those who think their pastor is perfect; perhaps pastors who think themselves perfect.
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varkam Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-14-08 03:11 PM
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5. Roflcopter!
Edited on Sat Jun-14-08 03:11 PM by varkam
Thanks for the laugh! :rofl:
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TechBear_Seattle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jun-14-08 07:08 PM
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6. I like!
:toast:
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pdx_prog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-16-08 01:15 PM
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7. Jews do not recognize....
Christ as the savior. Muslims do not recognize the Jews as "the chosen ones", and Baptists do not recognize EACH OTHER in the liquor store on Saturday night.
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