Christian Pride.

It's inadvertently Monty-Pythonesque.

iano writes:Not necessarily so Crevo me old flower. I gave an analogy a while back which you might have missed. That of a bike gearbox. You can put it into gear and drive away from God. Or God can put it into neutral and pull you back to him. He puts it into neutral and pulls (you will be saved) or you can kick it back into gear and drive off (you will be lost)You do nothing at all to contribute to your salvation - except not reject it.

iano writes:Or God can put it into neutral

It's inadvertently Monty-Pythonesque.

Monty Python, or The Pythons, is the collective name of the creators of Monty Python's Flying Circus, a British television comedy sketch show that first aired on the BBC on October 5, 1969. A total of 45 episodes were made over four series. However, the Python phenomenon was much greater, spawning stage tours, a musical, four films, numerous albums, and several books, as well as launching the members to individual stardom.The television series, broadcast by the BBC from 1969 to 1974, was conceived, written and performed by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin. Loosely structured as a sketch show, but with a highly innovative stream-of-consciousness approach (aided by Terry Gilliam's animations), it pushed the boundaries of what was then considered acceptable, both in terms of style and content.The group's influence upon comedy has been compared to that which The Beatles had on music (George Harrison regarded them as taking over where The Beatles left off and in fact became friendly with the cast). Their influence on the British comedic spectrum has been apparent for years, while in America it is especially evident in more recent absurdist trends in television comedy.

Robin, I just want to say that if it is really true that you don't know about Monty Python, I am terribly sad for you.

iano writes:That of a bike gearbox. You can put it into gear and drive away from God. Or God can put it into neutral and pull you back to him.

The Monty Python were to modern comedy what Jesus was to Christianity.I strongly recommend you watch their film 'Life of Brian' one of the best satires ever made . It cuts on so many levels.

ringo writes:What's the point of a gearbox if it's always in neutral?

jar writes:I also think it really misses what the message of Jesus life was. I believe he was telling us we need to strive for that minimal standard now, while we live.

jar writes:To think it will only happen after death makes the whole message of Jesus life somewhat of a sad joke.

I'm attempting to give the benefit of the doubt. To express Christian love. To judge not.

creavolution writes:When we get drunk(on jesus) god offers to take the keys. and drives you home...you can of course refuse, but you risk being breathlysed by satan's traffic cops.

robinrohan writes:I get the impression that he's a football hooligan and an atheist priest