Religious fanatics

[tree68]

The choir will now sing "Nearer my Geep, to thee." Feel free to join in.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by SP9033

QUOTE: Originally posted by locomutt

Are you one of these people who want to take "IN GOD WE TRUST" off our
money? Last time I looked, this is still a free country. You're entitled to have
whatever you want on your signature, and so are the rest of us!

No, I don't want to take anything away from you, But here is a fair history of "IN GOD WE TRUST." Please, if you find fault with the facts, speak up! This has nothing to do with the original post, its only a reponse to your statement.

Link::http://66.102.7.104/search?q=cache:_ZZvFNvkCVIJ:home.flash.net/~lbartley/au/issues/godtrust.htm+IN+GOD+WE+TRUST&hl=en

Jim

Hmmm. I was wondering when the travelling minstrel of the holier than thou religion of labor would appear...LOL...

LC

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by gabe

P.S. For all of those who think I am being blasphemous by referring to rail fanning as "the gospel" please note the significance of the small letters. It is no different than referring to a Greek "g"od.

Gabe

Brothers and Sisters, Ahhhh SAY UN TO YOU...

LC

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by locomutt

Are you one of these people who want to take "IN GOD WE TRUST" off our
money? Last time I looked, this is still a free country. You're entitled to have
whatever you want on your signature, and so are the rest of us!

No, I don't want to take anything away from you, But here is a fair history of "IN GOD WE TRUST." Please, if you find fault with the facts, speak up! This has nothing to do with the original post, its only a reponse to your statement.

Link::http://66.102.7.104/search?q=cache:_ZZvFNvkCVIJ:home.flash.net/~lbartley/au/issues/godtrust.htm+IN+GOD+WE+TRUST&hl=en

Jim

[eolafan]

QUOTE: Originally posted by JerlonWConley

No one else seems to want to address this, but who is the guy preaching the gospel and why is he being allowed to do it on this forum?

[:D] Dear sir (I think), when you have participated in this forum as much as some of hte rest of us you will have deserved the right to complain about somebody else's opinions, but NOT after 9 posts. See you in a few years.

Whoops, have we scared him/her off? Hope so!

[selector]

Sooooo, have you been answered? Huh? Have ya?

Here endeth the lesson.

[gabe]

QUOTE: Originally posted by edblysard

Deacon Gabe,
Way too funny....

Ed[:D]

Doph . . . "Deacon" I forgot Deacon. I will have to edit.

Gabe

[edblysard]

Deacon Gabe,
Way too funny....

Ed[:D]

[gabe]

Thank you

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by gabe

It is hard to say. You state "the gospel" with a small "t" and a small "g." So there are several:

Brother Oltmand holds service regularly to preach the Amtrak gospel. His sermons are a bit long at times, but he can be pretty interesting to listen to and he really knows how to speak of the highway darnation that can result if we do not put enough in the collection plate to keep Amtrak going.

Then there is Father Harmon. He teaches the gospel of rail satire. He is not very big on predestination and insists that others who insist upon posting just to up their post count just to increase their stars really do have a choice. Despite Father Harmon's most interesting homilies, his desire to change such scurilious individuals remain "unSUBSTANTIATED."

Then there is Friar Hemphill. Friar Hemphill preaches the gospel of knowing what thoust is saying--especially when it comes to technical fields. Friar Hemphill's sermons can be a bit technical at times, but I always leave feeling as though I have not spent enough of my life devoted toward tractional devotion.

Then there is Sister Mook. Sister Mook preaches the gospel of spotting Trains. Her sermons seem to have more relevance to certain geographical areas of the country, but her humor and common-sense approach to her gospel leave me willing to make the trip.

Then there is Pastor Limitedclear. Pastor Limitedclear teaches the gospel of railroad experience--although it is rumored that Pastor Limitedclear's earthly devotions took him down numerous other paths than railroading. Pastor Limitedclear is a real fire brimstone pastor, and nary a sinner has crossed him without being told they don't know the difference between a railroad tie and a necktie. However, occasionally, one sees Pastor Limitedclear's soft side and few leave his sermons without knowing more than when they entered.

Then there is Reverend Randy Stall. Reverend Stall's gospel speaks to the virtues of rebuilding one's life--as well as one's engine block. Reverend Stall is a jolly sort who never ceases to have a good joke to brighten one's day.

Then there is Shaman Greyhounds. Shaman Greyhounds speaks the gospel of non-government dependence. Though Shaman Greyhounds is not one to hold back a strong rebuke from those who stray from the libertarian path, his lectures are guided by his virtues experience and contain much wisdom.

Then there is friar Junctionfan. Friar Junction fan is Canadian, as such he is big on State-sponsored devotion. Friar Junctionfan othen has generational and regional problems in getting accross his message and his is rummored to hate E.H. Harrison as though he were the Devil. Nonetheless, I still read Friar Junctionfan's sermons with great interest.

Lest I forget Monk Jeaton. Monk Jeaton preaches the gospel of good railroad accounting. His sermons are always pleasant and non-confrontational. And I rarely miss hearing one when I have the chance.

Then there is I. I am just a smart a** who just likes to make fun of people like you who try to pick a fight and stir things up.

Gabe

That is by far the best reply to a potential flame I have ever seen! Kudos! (It was funny too)

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by cherokee woman

Any of us can have whatever we want in our signatures. If you don't like what
anyone has on their signature, don't read it!!!!

JerlonWConley,

Although I might agree with you if it was in the text of the message, its not! Think Cherokee Woman pretty much sums it up: "Any of us can have whatever we want in our signatures. If you don't like what anyone has on their signature, don't read it!!!!"

Jim

[edblysard]

If you are referring to the fact that they don’t "drink" there...so what.

If you mean that some of the posters have a religious message in their signature...again, so what.


They are just as entitled to their opinion as you are to yours.

What you may view as religious fanaticism others might view as simple expression of religious faith.

Your definition of fanatic?

"He" or "they" are allowed to say what they want here because "we", the majority of the other forum members, recognize that " their" religious beliefs and the ability to express those beliefs is just as precious to them as our choice not to express our religious beliefs are to us.

Typing GOD IS GOOD doesn’t make me, you, or anyone else a fanatic.

Just because some chose to wear their religion on their sleeve isn’t offensive.

What is offensive is when others choose to try and stop them from exercising their freedom to express their faith.

Has anyone "not allowed" you to post what you wi***oo?

No, so the same courtesy should extend to the person you are referring to.

If what is written there is offensive to you, you’re free to say so.

You are not free to prohibit others from stating a viewpoint you don’t agree with, solely because you don’t like it, or don’t agree with it.

Because when that happens, then who gets to decide what is "allowed, and what is "not allowed"?

You?

Me?

Then, if that happens, this is no longer a forum, but becomes your personal web page and soapbox...with no other viewpoints, (except those that agree with you) allowed.

The Diner is a place where a particular group of folks have been meeting for a long time, discussing food, personalities, religion, more food, each other, politics and just about anything that strikes their fancy.

And, just like a real diner, if you don’t like what’s served there, go eat elsewhere....


Ed

[chad thomas]

God bless everyone. Even those that no not the word, even tho it is presented in the most important book you will ever read!!!!

He
Only
Left
You

Basic
Instructions
Before
Leaving
Earth

[gabe]

P.S. For all of those who think I am being blasphemous by referring to rail fanning as "the gospel" please note the significance of the small letters. It is no different than referring to a Greek "g"od.

Gabe

[locomutt]

Are you one of these people who want to take "IN GOD WE TRUST" off our
money? Last time I looked, this is still a free country. You're entitled to have
whatever you want on your signature, and so are the rest of us!

[cherokee woman]

Amen, Brother Gabe!!

[Hugh Jampton]

?????????????

[gabe]

It is hard to say. You state "the gospel" with a small "t" and a small "g." So there are several:

Brother Oltmand holds service regularly to preach the Amtrak gospel. His sermons are a bit long at times, but he can be pretty interesting to listen to and he really knows how to speak of the highway darnation that can result if we do not put enough in the collection plate to keep Amtrak going.

Then there is Father Harmon. He teaches the gospel of rail satire. He is not very big on predestination and insists that others who insist upon posting just to up their post count just to increase their stars really do have a choice. Despite Father Harmon's most interesting homilies, his desire to change such scurilious individuals remain "unSUBSTANTIATED."

Then there is Friar Hemphill. Friar Hemphill preaches the gospel of knowing what thoust is saying--especially when it comes to technical fields. Friar Hemphill's sermons can be a bit technical at times, but I always leave feeling as though I have not spent enough of my life devoted toward tractional devotion.

Then there is Sister Mook. Sister Mook preaches the gospel of spotting Trains. Her sermons seem to have more relevance to certain geographical areas of the country, but her humor and common-sense approach to her gospel leave me willing to make the trip.

Then there is Pastor Limitedclear. Pastor Limitedclear teaches the gospel of railroad experience--although it is rumored that Pastor Limitedclear's earthly devotions took him down numerous other paths than railroading. Pastor Limitedclear is a real fire brimstone pastor, and nary a sinner has crossed him without being told they don't know the difference between a railroad tie and a necktie. However, occasionally, one sees Pastor Limitedclear's soft side and few leave his sermons without knowing more than when they entered.

Then there is Reverend Randy Stall. Reverend Stall's gospel speaks to the virtues of rebuilding one's life--as well as one's engine block. Reverend Stall is a jolly sort who never ceases to have a good joke to brighten one's day.

Then there is Shaman Greyhounds. Shaman Greyhounds speaks the gospel of non-government dependence. Though Shaman Greyhounds is not one to hold back a strong rebuke from those who stray from the libertarian path, his lectures are guided by his virtues experience and contain much wisdom.

Then there is friar Junctionfan. Friar Junction fan is Canadian, as such he is big on State-sponsored devotion. Friar Junctionfan othen has generational and regional problems in getting accross his message and his is rummored to hate E.H. Harrison as though he were the Devil. Nonetheless, I still read Friar Junctionfan's sermons with great interest.

Then there is Deacon Edblysard. Deacon Edblysard preaches the gospel of getting one's life-as well as one's rail yard together--and is roomored to run the best little train house in Texas. Deacon Edblysard knows as much about spiritual awakening as well as switch yard dynamic braking as any fully frocked priest in the land.

Lest I forget Monk Jeaton. Monk Jeaton preaches the gospel of good railroad accounting. His sermons are always pleasant and non-confrontational. And I rarely miss hearing one when I have the chance.

Then there is I. I am just a smart a** who just likes to make fun of people like you who try to pick a fight and stir things up.

Gabe

[cherokee woman]

Any of us can have whatever we want in our signatures. If you don't like what
anyone has on their signature, don't read it!!!!

[Anonymous]

Check out Depot Diner and Coffee Shop.

[CopCarSS]

Huh? I must've missed that thread.

Chris
Denver, CO

[Anonymous]

No one else seems to want to address this, but who is the guy preaching the gospel and why is he being allowed to do it on this forum?