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and-justice-for-all Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-29-06 08:57 PM
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Here is a WTF for ya....
...`Holy Land' park mixes faith, fun
By Alexandra Alter

McClatchy Newspapers

(MCT)

ORLANDO, Fla. - The crucifixion was canceled.

The announcement came over loudspeakers as fat clouds formed above a replica of Christ's garden tomb. Dozens of disappointed tourists and pilgrims who came to witness the spectacle - a daily event at the Holy Land Experience, a 15-acre, $16 million biblical theme park tucked off Interstate 4 in Orlando - trudged toward the exit.

Park officials were apologetic but firm: None of their employees would hang on the cross during a lightning storm.

The musical reenactment of Christ's death and resurrection, delivered daily by one of the park's three Jesus impersonators, helps draw an average of 250,000 people a year to Holy Land.

more...http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/news/breaking_news/15525794.htm
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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-29-06 08:59 PM
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1. You've got that right. Ugh. nt
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rzemanfl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-29-06 09:00 PM
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2. "Jesus impersonator" LOL. Not actor, "impersonator" like Elvis. nt
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rwheeler31 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-29-06 09:00 PM
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3. sick
nt
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tanyev Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-29-06 09:03 PM
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4. Praiseland!
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wtmusic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-29-06 09:05 PM
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5. Wouldn't God protect Mr. Impersonator on the cross
C'mon people, you gotta have faith :rofl:
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rubberducky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-29-06 09:06 PM
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6. This has got to be one of the wierdest
things I`ve ever seen!
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ruiner4u Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-29-06 09:27 PM
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12. And the best part is its non-profit!
They pay no taxes! whoohoo!
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texastoast Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-29-06 09:28 PM
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13. Now that pisses me OFF n/t
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BattyDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-29-06 09:08 PM
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7. Biblical Theme Park?
Will someone please explain to me why Fundies need to have Jesus shoved down their throats during every moment of their lives? :shrug:

Seriously ... is their faith so fragile that they can't be without it for any length of time? I really don't get it.
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TomInTib Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-29-06 09:14 PM
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8. Words simply fail me. nt
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and-justice-for-all Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-29-06 09:21 PM
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9. The more I read it the redicules it sounds!
..Ok, now I want to see Gayland....really I do. Oh , wait its called San Francisco. Im Gay so dont panic.
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rurallib Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-29-06 09:25 PM
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10. What a great summer - Jesus Camp then 'Holy Land Park'
A summer never to be forgotten! - without the help of about a ton of marijuana.
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and-justice-for-all Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-29-06 09:27 PM
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11. ^^^HAHA!!! nt^^^
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