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Apparently, men with "homosexual tendencies" who don't live celibate for at least 3 years won't be made priests anymore. The same is true for applicants who are open about their homosexuality, i.e. go to gay meetings. Homosexual literature, films and websites are to be forbidden in the seminars' rooms. The document is to be published in November.
Why does it matter if a gay or straight guy becomes a priest when they're not supposed to have sex anyways???
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Apparently, men with "homosexual tendencies" who don't live celibate for at least 3 years won't be made priests anymore. The same is true for applicants who are open about their homosexuality, i.e. go to gay meetings. Homosexual literature, films and websites are to be forbidden in the seminars' rooms. The document is to be published in November.
Why does it matter if a gay or straight guy becomes a priest when they're not supposed to have sex anyways???
Boo
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Why has noone brought up a case against them of discrimination?
Why has noone brought up a case against them of discrimination?
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Looks like Mr Pope needs to go and read his catechism.
Not exactly an enlightened viewpoint but at least it prohibits against the sort of discrimination the Catholic church now seems to be so keen on.
I thought religious institutions were pretty much immune from accusations of discrimination with that well worn defense of "God told me to".
Looks like Mr Pope needs to go and read his catechism.
Written by: Catechism of the Catholic Church (English edition 1994)
2358 The number of men and women who have deep-seated homosexual tendencies is not negligible. [They do not choose their homosexual condition; for most of them it is a trial.] This inclination, which is objectively disordered, constitutes for most of them a trial. They must be accepted with respect, compassion, and sensitivity. Every sign of unjust discrimination in their regard should be avoided. These persons are called to fulfill God’s will in their lives and, if they are Christians, to unite to the sacrifice of the Lord's Cross the difficulties they may encounter from their condition.
Not exactly an enlightened viewpoint but at least it prohibits against the sort of discrimination the Catholic church now seems to be so keen on.
I thought religious institutions were pretty much immune from accusations of discrimination with that well worn defense of "God told me to".
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I don't think the discrimination complaint will work. Didn't work for catholic women, won't work for gay men, and won't work for people of other religions that want to be a catholic priest either...
I'd sometimes like to, I bet the wine they get for the holy communion is nice 
I don't think the discrimination complaint will work. Didn't work for catholic women, won't work for gay men, and won't work for people of other religions that want to be a catholic priest either...
I'd sometimes like to, I bet the wine they get for the holy communion is nice "vices are like genitals - most are ugly to behold, and yet we find that our own are dear to us."
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It isn't really
And nor are the communion wafers - like cardboard that sticks to the roof of your mouth and you can't poke it or anything useful because of transubstantiation and all that.
You can eat god but don't you go poking or chewing him or it's demons for you.
It isn't really
And nor are the communion wafers - like cardboard that sticks to the roof of your mouth and you can't poke it or anything useful because of transubstantiation and all that.
You can eat god but don't you go poking or chewing him or it's demons for you.
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Hmmm.
With the number of people wanting to go into the priesthood dropping, you'd think they wouldn't be turning people away
Hmmm.
With the number of people wanting to go into the priesthood dropping, you'd think they wouldn't be turning people away
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We got grape juice and proper bread, but then I'm not catholic
We got grape juice and proper bread, but then I'm not catholic
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Then again, if Catholicism didn't discriminate, I'd have to think harder to hate it.
Then again, if Catholicism didn't discriminate, I'd have to think harder to hate it.
Well, shall we go?
Yes, let's go.
[They do not move.]
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will not rant will not rant will not rant
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i still think the worst thing to come out of the vatican is the hole hate of condoms
will not rant will not rant will not rant
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i still think the worst thing to come out of the vatican is the hole hate of condoms
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I'm all for moving with the times, but changing the basis of the teachings to win more followers would be hypocritical. We don't like it.... but the church says homosexuality is a sin. Someone who is openly embracing of that "sin" cannot lead a congregation.
Not saying I agree with it, but it's no surprise the catholic church is against gay priests, imho
I'm all for moving with the times, but changing the basis of the teachings to win more followers would be hypocritical. We don't like it.... but the church says homosexuality is a sin. Someone who is openly embracing of that "sin" cannot lead a congregation.
Not saying I agree with it, but it's no surprise the catholic church is against gay priests, imho
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Honestly, I don't care.
It's the right of the Catholic church to be as bigoted as it wishes. They can ban Blacks, for all I care.
I don't see why any gay man would want to be part of an organization that hates gay men and I don't see how this position of intolerance will help the Church one bit.
It's simply another shovelful of dirt in its own grave.
Honestly, I don't care.
It's the right of the Catholic church to be as bigoted as it wishes. They can ban Blacks, for all I care.
I don't see why any gay man would want to be part of an organization that hates gay men and I don't see how this position of intolerance will help the Church one bit.
It's simply another shovelful of dirt in its own grave.
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It's almost like why would a white supremacist complain that they weren't allowed to be the spokesperson for a racial equality organisation
If a the principles of a group are not in your favour.... just don't join up
It's almost like why would a white supremacist complain that they weren't allowed to be the spokesperson for a racial equality organisation
If a the principles of a group are not in your favour.... just don't join up
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Communion wafers taste great with peanut butter. Just thought I would clear that one up for you if anyone was wondering.
Communion wafers taste great with peanut butter. Just thought I would clear that one up for you if anyone was wondering.
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I wish I could be so optimisitc.
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I don't see how this position of intolerance will help the Church one bit.
It's simply another shovelful of dirt in its own grave.
I wish I could be so optimisitc.
Well, shall we go?
Yes, let's go.
[They do not move.]
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I don't really believe in the "then don't join up" - I'm not that religious, but most people grow up with their religion before they realise if they're straight or gay. It's not openly embracing a sin either cause obviously if you're a priest you're not supposed to have sex with either man or woman...
I don't really believe in the "then don't join up" - I'm not that religious, but most people grow up with their religion before they realise if they're straight or gay. It's not openly embracing a sin either cause obviously if you're a priest you're not supposed to have sex with either man or woman...
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Those wacky Catholics are at it again then. I thought the religious were ment to be more moral than folks like me.
Those wacky Catholics are at it again then. I thought the religious were ment to be more moral than folks like me.
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Religion.....don't get me started....
Religion.....don't get me started....
A couple of balls short of a full cascade... or maybe a few cards short of a deck... we'll see how this all fans out.
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ok, might annoy some ppl here, but i think it needs to be said.
and for the record, im not catholic and dont agree with what they think, BUT, they are allowed to think it. i think Azrelle pointed out that for them homosexuality is sin, just like murder, if a murderer wanted to lead a congregation are they being discriminatory for not letting them? judging someone on their individual merits is not discrimination for me. i dont know if what the catholic church is doing is discrimination or not. if they are declining people because they embrace or accept sin as an intergral part in their lives, then let them. like Doc said, why would a Gay person want to join an organisation like that.
this is all symptomatic of a 'religous' world view in my books. and we could all go on and on about it im sure.
think we should all take myncis advise and try not to get started. i have read numerous threads on here discussing the 'evils' of religion. do we need another one?
ok, might annoy some ppl here, but i think it needs to be said.
and for the record, im not catholic and dont agree with what they think, BUT, they are allowed to think it. i think Azrelle pointed out that for them homosexuality is sin, just like murder, if a murderer wanted to lead a congregation are they being discriminatory for not letting them? judging someone on their individual merits is not discrimination for me. i dont know if what the catholic church is doing is discrimination or not. if they are declining people because they embrace or accept sin as an intergral part in their lives, then let them. like Doc said, why would a Gay person want to join an organisation like that.
this is all symptomatic of a 'religous' world view in my books. and we could all go on and on about it im sure.
think we should all take myncis advise and try not to get started. i have read numerous threads on here discussing the 'evils' of religion. do we need another one?
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If it's OK for them to think it (that homosexuality is a sin), and to preach it- then, on the same grounds, is it not OK for others to think that they are wrong to think that, and to protest against it?
If 'anything goes' is the rule, then surely it cuts both ways?
I think one of the issues people have with the churches attitude is that it goes way beyond what the church thinks- the church has a lot of influence over people and affects the way they see things.
If it's OK for them to think it (that homosexuality is a sin), and to preach it- then, on the same grounds, is it not OK for others to think that they are wrong to think that, and to protest against it?
If 'anything goes' is the rule, then surely it cuts both ways?
I think one of the issues people have with the churches attitude is that it goes way beyond what the church thinks- the church has a lot of influence over people and affects the way they see things.
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i absolutly think people should express their views, whether for or against. i wasnt suggesting we shouldnt have a rant about it, by all means, i was asking whether or not it would do any good, or rather, any more good than the numerous other threads on here ranting about religion. if most people here are in agreement, wouldnt we be better served addressing and talking to the people who dont agree?
i agree that the church has too much influence over people. i dont how that issue can be addressed though. i think it comes from a need for people to be told the answers, and sadly some people see the church as holding all the answers instead of just a bunch of 'normal' people who have no more clue than they do.
i absolutly think people should express their views, whether for or against. i wasnt suggesting we shouldnt have a rant about it, by all means, i was asking whether or not it would do any good, or rather, any more good than the numerous other threads on here ranting about religion. if most people here are in agreement, wouldnt we be better served addressing and talking to the people who dont agree?
i agree that the church has too much influence over people. i dont how that issue can be addressed though. i think it comes from a need for people to be told the answers, and sadly some people see the church as holding all the answers instead of just a bunch of 'normal' people who have no more clue than they do.
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Yup. I forget who said it but it was something along the lines of "Sir, I would spend my life opposing what you propose, but I'll die to defend your right to say it."
If the Church wants to take a position against gays or blacks or people whose left big toes smell of green elderberries (my personal pet peeve) then that's their right.
It's my right to get worked up over it and protest. It's also my right to shrug my shoulders at them and go "have fun, boys. I've got other things to worry about."
The Catholic church has never stood at the forefront of human rights and I don't expect them to do that this time, either.
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If it's OK for them to think it (that homosexuality is a sin), and to preach it- then, on the same grounds, is it not OK for others to think that they are wrong to think that, and to protest against it?
Yup. I forget who said it but it was something along the lines of "Sir, I would spend my life opposing what you propose, but I'll die to defend your right to say it."
If the Church wants to take a position against gays or blacks or people whose left big toes smell of green elderberries (my personal pet peeve) then that's their right.
It's my right to get worked up over it and protest. It's also my right to shrug my shoulders at them and go "have fun, boys. I've got other things to worry about."
The Catholic church has never stood at the forefront of human rights and I don't expect them to do that this time, either.
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Ye Gods! Don't EVER write anything that confusing again, please, there are people reading this thread after a night shift.. 
anyway...
nice point of view tho it assumes that homosexuality and murder are equally "immoral". but they are such to the church and not to most other people outside the church.
IMHO lack of information. There are loads of religions and philosophies which have a better point of view for allmost any individual. And the church always tried to look like they are better at anything than non believers.
This can be a problem, especially with the church. as said above, many do not know anything else or are pushed into joining whether by their family or their community without having any chance or way to know something else.
It's an issue which can be solved by informing people of other views on life and the universe and everything but still in a christian community information about other different philosophies aren't generally very wellcome, or if somebody manages to get to information about other philosophies many just find it too hard to change even if it is well possible.
All has to do with general human lazyness. and the church being an institution trying to teach peace by force mostly.
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If it's OK for them to think it (that homosexuality is a sin), and to preach it- then, on the same grounds, is it not OK for others to think that they are wrong to think that, and to protest against it?
Ye Gods! Don't EVER write anything that confusing again, please, there are people reading this thread after a night shift..
anyway...
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for them homosexuality is sin, just like murder, if a murderer wanted to lead a congregation are they being discriminatory for not letting them? judging someone on their individual merits is not discrimination for me
nice point of view tho it assumes that homosexuality and murder are equally "immoral". but they are such to the church and not to most other people outside the church.
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i agree that the church has too much influence over people. i dont how that issue can be addressed though. i think it comes from a need for people to be told the answers, and sadly some people see the church as holding all the answers instead of just a bunch of 'normal' people who have no more clue than they do.
IMHO lack of information. There are loads of religions and philosophies which have a better point of view for allmost any individual. And the church always tried to look like they are better at anything than non believers.
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If a the principles of a group are not in your favour.... just don't join up
This can be a problem, especially with the church. as said above, many do not know anything else or are pushed into joining whether by their family or their community without having any chance or way to know something else.
It's an issue which can be solved by informing people of other views on life and the universe and everything but still in a christian community information about other different philosophies aren't generally very wellcome, or if somebody manages to get to information about other philosophies many just find it too hard to change even if it is well possible.
All has to do with general human lazyness. and the church being an institution trying to teach peace by force mostly.
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Morality and eithics are defined by the society we live in. Most socities believe cannabalism to be wrong, some don't. People are entitled to believe what they wish, good/evil are in the eye of the beholder not some force of nature, but when two opposing views of morality or ethics are in opposition those who stand firmly by there beliefs shall each want the other to change believeing themselves right. It is very rare that people will change there moral/ethical code as its ingrained into them by the society they live in and they believe there right as much as anyone else.
Currently if you disagree with the Catholic Church on the issue they really don't effect most people in a way I see as important. If Bush was trying to enforce Catholicism in Iraq I wouldn't like to bet on America winning. (Note thats just a randomly though up example, I don't think he would)
From a personal point of view i'm not a big fan of any organised religion. I wonder if I can write a book with a god you have to worship by spinning and get people to believe that...
Morality and eithics are defined by the society we live in. Most socities believe cannabalism to be wrong, some don't. People are entitled to believe what they wish, good/evil are in the eye of the beholder not some force of nature, but when two opposing views of morality or ethics are in opposition those who stand firmly by there beliefs shall each want the other to change believeing themselves right. It is very rare that people will change there moral/ethical code as its ingrained into them by the society they live in and they believe there right as much as anyone else.
Currently if you disagree with the Catholic Church on the issue they really don't effect most people in a way I see as important. If Bush was trying to enforce Catholicism in Iraq I wouldn't like to bet on America winning. (Note thats just a randomly though up example, I don't think he would)
From a personal point of view i'm not a big fan of any organised religion. I wonder if I can write a book with a god you have to worship by spinning and get people to believe that...
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You may think that the Catholic church is so influential...but it isn't. This is because it doesn't, in reality, dictate beliefs. Oh, sure, It does dictate what people's beliefs *SHOULD* be, but very few people in reality have personal epiphanys (I can't possibly have spelled that right) when the Pope makes an Official Decree. Those who do probably need professional help.
There was a time when the Church controlled all of Europe. People living in, say, France, had to submit to both the law of the land and the law of the Church. And the Church would routinely enforce that law...brutally.
Today Catholocism is just another religion among many. Most people don't believe the detailed dogma of whatever religion they practice. And I believe that Catholocism will tend to lose its strength over time.
And policies like this will only help.
You may think that the Catholic church is so influential...but it isn't. This is because it doesn't, in reality, dictate beliefs. Oh, sure, It does dictate what people's beliefs *SHOULD* be, but very few people in reality have personal epiphanys (I can't possibly have spelled that right) when the Pope makes an Official Decree. Those who do probably need professional help.
There was a time when the Church controlled all of Europe. People living in, say, France, had to submit to both the law of the land and the law of the Church. And the Church would routinely enforce that law...brutally.
Today Catholocism is just another religion among many. Most people don't believe the detailed dogma of whatever religion they practice. And I believe that Catholocism will tend to lose its strength over time.
And policies like this will only help.
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How do they know if these men have been celibate for three years anyway?
Written by: Birgit
Apparently, men with "homosexual tendencies" who don't live celibate for at least 3 years won't be made priests anymore. The same is true for applicants who are open about their homosexuality, i.e. go to gay meetings. Homosexual literature, films and websites are to be forbidden in the seminars' rooms. The document is to be published in November.
Why does it matter if a gay or straight guy becomes a priest when they're not supposed to have sex anyways???
Boo
How do they know if these men have been celibate for three years anyway?
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as well as this...you know some people actually believe that it's true - not because of upbringing or whatever - you know people convert to the church when they had no connection with it before.
i don't know how popular this view will be...but i always thought that one of the main reasons for having the right to free speech, especially where religion is concerned...is that we don't actually know they're wrong.
i totally, 100% disagree with the church's policy on homosexual people..don't get me wrong. but a lot of people, including gay men, think they are right and believe that god has told them that......
i believe that we ahould all continue to promote love and acceptance of everyone in the world...but you can't go around assuming you are right and someone else is wrong...even if ther views seem absolutely monstous to you.
as south park once taught us, the best way to encourage people to be accepting is to show them the better way...not to sue them in to letting you in!
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Written by: White RaveNWritten by: onewheeldave
If a the principles of a group are not in your favour.... just don't join up
This can be a problem, especially with the church. as said above, many do not know anything else or are pushed into joining whether by their family or their community without having any chance or way to know something else.
as well as this...you know some people actually believe that it's true - not because of upbringing or whatever - you know people convert to the church when they had no connection with it before.
i don't know how popular this view will be...but i always thought that one of the main reasons for having the right to free speech, especially where religion is concerned...is that we don't actually know they're wrong.
i totally, 100% disagree with the church's policy on homosexual people..don't get me wrong. but a lot of people, including gay men, think they are right and believe that god has told them that......
i believe that we ahould all continue to promote love and acceptance of everyone in the world...but you can't go around assuming you are right and someone else is wrong...even if ther views seem absolutely monstous to you.
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Why has noone brought up a case against them of discrimination?
as south park once taught us, the best way to encourage people to be accepting is to show them the better way...not to sue them in to letting you in!
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you say that but the main bible quote that is based on is "a man shall not lye with a man as with a woman" enfasis on the word lye (although I can't spell it) that means have sex with.....my argument is that if they aren't actually having sex then it doesn't matter what they have urges towards as long as they all ignore them eqally
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I'm all for moving with the times, but changing the basis of the teachings to win more followers would be hypocritical. We don't like it.... but the church says homosexuality is a sin. Someone who is openly embracing of that "sin" cannot lead a congregation.
Not saying I agree with it, but it's no surprise the catholic church is against gay priests, imho
you say that but the main bible quote that is based on is "a man shall not lye with a man as with a woman" enfasis on the word lye (although I can't spell it) that means have sex with.....my argument is that if they aren't actually having sex then it doesn't matter what they have urges towards as long as they all ignore them eqally
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Good grief, how could anyone think homosexuality and murder were equal crimes. One is consenting while the other is slightly more intrusive. (Ed. Not implying that homosexuality is a crime. I think a certain percentage of the population are born homosexual, and it's a natural part of life.)
Homosexuality is not sin in God’s eyes. God only gave Moses 3 or 4 commandments, so Leviticus is mostly full of men’s laws, not God’s laws. That’s laws made up by men, not God.
Certainly Jesus didn’t go around gay bashing, and people who do so will never get to heaven, imo. The 11th commandment - There shall be no bigots in heaven.
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Good grief, how could anyone think homosexuality and murder were equal crimes. One is consenting while the other is slightly more intrusive. (Ed. Not implying that homosexuality is a crime. I think a certain percentage of the population are born homosexual, and it's a natural part of life.)
Homosexuality is not sin in God’s eyes. God only gave Moses 3 or 4 commandments, so Leviticus is mostly full of men’s laws, not God’s laws. That’s laws made up by men, not God.
Certainly Jesus didn’t go around gay bashing, and people who do so will never get to heaven, imo. The 11th commandment - There shall be no bigots in heaven.
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Location: Bristol
Posted:
its true - leviticus (imo) is mostly trash, and even if it was once accepted could never be workable in modern society.
it's such a huge thing though, sometimes i feel like giving up.....i firmly believe that encouraging people to be more open and accepting of eachother is the way to go, but sometimes it seems so hopeless, as they just seem to want to hate each other, even if there was nothing between them, they would hate each other because they can. argh!
well i will keep trying i guess.....it's nice to know that there's people around here that can actually be nice to each other!
its true - leviticus (imo) is mostly trash, and even if it was once accepted could never be workable in modern society.
it's such a huge thing though, sometimes i feel like giving up.....i firmly believe that encouraging people to be more open and accepting of eachother is the way to go, but sometimes it seems so hopeless, as they just seem to want to hate each other, even if there was nothing between them, they would hate each other because they can. argh!
well i will keep trying i guess.....it's nice to know that there's people around here that can actually be nice to each other!
I had a dream that my friend had a
strong-bad pop up book,
it was the book of my dreams.
Woman! Not gay Man!
332 posts
Location: Hull...ish
332 posts
Location: Hull...ish
Posted:
i'll have to quote form an ex and theolighy student for this one...
"the old testement is jut a guide on how to stay alive in the desert" and he was a chiristian!
i'll have to quote form an ex and theolighy student for this one...
"the old testement is jut a guide on how to stay alive in the desert" and he was a chiristian!
I AM NOT A GAY MAN!
Pooh-Bah
1,662 posts
Location: Bristol
1,662 posts
Location: Bristol
Posted:
ha ha, that's a good one.
i used to be christian....until i read the bible myself instead of letting a vicar do it for me...than i was like - huh? i'm not allowed to wear poly/cotton? i can stone my parents? wicked! er...i mean......not cool.
ha ha, that's a good one.
i used to be christian....until i read the bible myself instead of letting a vicar do it for me...than i was like - huh? i'm not allowed to wear poly/cotton? i can stone my parents? wicked! er...i mean......not cool.
I had a dream that my friend had a
strong-bad pop up book,
it was the book of my dreams.
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