Hatemongers do not Speak for God
a rhyming rant about Pat Robertson114 total reviews
Comment from jeslaf
My pastor preached on this very thing today, calling for LOVE IN ACTION, not judgment from the Christian community, citing the parable of the Good Samaritan, recalling that there is no record of what the Samaritan SAID, only his offer of PRACTICAL HELP when needed. Amen, I say. Good one, Brooke. :)
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2010
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My pastor preached on this very thing today, calling for LOVE IN ACTION, not judgment from the Christian community, citing the parable of the Good Samaritan, recalling that there is no record of what the Samaritan SAID, only his offer of PRACTICAL HELP when needed. Amen, I say. Good one, Brooke. :)
Comment Written 18-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 18-Jan-2010
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Thank you, Jes. Frankly, I don't care if a couple hundred years ago some Haitian revolutionaries actually did make a deal. LOL I don't even know the names of my great grandparents from that far back, let alone know what they did or said. If someone told me one of them had owned slaves or slaughtered Native Americans and because of that, my children were going to die in a disaster, I would spit on the person telling me that. I'm so glad so many pastors are speaking out. You are most generous, my friend :-) Brooke
Comment from percival86jack
I have long since wondered how this Pat Robertson guy is still able to expel his ridiculous doctrine. You nailed it Brooke! Cheers and good thoughts... Jack xox
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2010
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I have long since wondered how this Pat Robertson guy is still able to expel his ridiculous doctrine. You nailed it Brooke! Cheers and good thoughts... Jack xox
Comment Written 17-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2010
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thank you, Jack :-) I swear he has followers under his spell - maybe he's the one who's made a deal with you know who! LOL Brooke :-)
Comment from Justin Chopin
Yeah, pearl I've been really iffy on the old man myself. I really don't think that the people of Haiti made a deal with the devil I believe that's stupid. I'll admit that I used to watch the man and even watched the episode when he was annoucing his candacy for the United States Presidency. Great poem. By the way the picture you put up their made him sound like he was Nero which really assisted visually in your poem.
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2010
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Yeah, pearl I've been really iffy on the old man myself. I really don't think that the people of Haiti made a deal with the devil I believe that's stupid. I'll admit that I used to watch the man and even watched the episode when he was annoucing his candacy for the United States Presidency. Great poem. By the way the picture you put up their made him sound like he was Nero which really assisted visually in your poem.
Comment Written 17-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2010
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Thank you, my friend. I appreciate that you're openminded enough to be able to see how this man has changed. Brooke
Comment from Nicnac
It has always angered me when people say that horrible disasters, etc, is God's was of punishing those who've spurned him. How would they know? Opinion? Everyone has one, it doesn't make it right.
It also angers me when someone shouts from the roof top that they are a Christian, then they do or say something that makes Christians look foolish.
Very moving poem, Brooke. (Needless to state after my rant!) LOL
Always fight back!
Nic
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2010
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It has always angered me when people say that horrible disasters, etc, is God's was of punishing those who've spurned him. How would they know? Opinion? Everyone has one, it doesn't make it right.
It also angers me when someone shouts from the roof top that they are a Christian, then they do or say something that makes Christians look foolish.
Very moving poem, Brooke. (Needless to state after my rant!) LOL
Always fight back!
Nic
Comment Written 17-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2010
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Thank you, Nic - I'm glad I hit a nerve that we both share! Brooke :-)
Comment from fionageorge
Brooke, wow, you have certainly got this right. How could anyone say that this is a result of a pact with the devil. I can't believe it!
Well written and structured, free flowing, but most important, written with passion!
Well done.
Warmest regards
Marijke
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2010
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Brooke, wow, you have certainly got this right. How could anyone say that this is a result of a pact with the devil. I can't believe it!
Well written and structured, free flowing, but most important, written with passion!
Well done.
Warmest regards
Marijke
Comment Written 17-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2010
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Thanks, Marijke :-) I do appreciate your thoughtful response. Brooke :-)
Comment from LYLE
Brooke,
I am surprised by the changes in Pat Robertson over the years. When he started as an evangelist ,amy year ago, driving an old car, with very little money in his pockets,
he was a religious man, but like so many who "speak for God
(and money)," he started believing that he and God were equals. Once, years ago, I was an elder in the Presbyterian Church. At a retreat, we were speaking of the
failed marriages, adultry, and various sins that are so common. The pastor of one of the wealthiest churches in the area spoke out, "We don't allow sinners in our church!"
Before my mind could catch up with my mouth, I asked, "Who in the hell made you God?" He never spoke to me again.
Fondly, Lyle
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2010
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Brooke,
I am surprised by the changes in Pat Robertson over the years. When he started as an evangelist ,amy year ago, driving an old car, with very little money in his pockets,
he was a religious man, but like so many who "speak for God
(and money)," he started believing that he and God were equals. Once, years ago, I was an elder in the Presbyterian Church. At a retreat, we were speaking of the
failed marriages, adultry, and various sins that are so common. The pastor of one of the wealthiest churches in the area spoke out, "We don't allow sinners in our church!"
Before my mind could catch up with my mouth, I asked, "Who in the hell made you God?" He never spoke to me again.
Fondly, Lyle
Comment Written 17-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2010
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We don't allow sinners in our church? Dear Lord, Lyle, whom did he think church was created for!!! God did not send his Son to us to celebrate the wonderful, perfect people - he came for the sinners. Thank you for your most insightful comments :-) Brooke
Comment from Mike K2
I actually wondered if he said that because they are Catholic. When my mother suffered her cardiac arrest and suffered with severe brain damage, that was one of the claims leveled at members of my family from there the applied logic is lost and the same people only sought to further complicate things and not help.
This poem is well written and does make its point. That is one problem that I am sure that God is well aware of, when religion uses his words and motives for themselves. I actually believe that is the primary reason that Jesus came here in the first place.
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2010
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I actually wondered if he said that because they are Catholic. When my mother suffered her cardiac arrest and suffered with severe brain damage, that was one of the claims leveled at members of my family from there the applied logic is lost and the same people only sought to further complicate things and not help.
This poem is well written and does make its point. That is one problem that I am sure that God is well aware of, when religion uses his words and motives for themselves. I actually believe that is the primary reason that Jesus came here in the first place.
Comment Written 16-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 17-Jan-2010
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I suspect it has something to do with the mixture of voodoo and Catholicism the Haitians practiced at the time of the overthrow of the French. Thanks, Mike, for your thoughtful comments. Brooke
Comment from c_lucas
Dear Pat, My God is one of Loving and forgiving. Too bad about yours. But wait, with your toile mouth, you deserve the one you serve. Brooke, this is very well written with compassion and under standing. If I was healthy, I would like to send Pat to through the Ozone with a well placed kick to his "Ahem."
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2010
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Dear Pat, My God is one of Loving and forgiving. Too bad about yours. But wait, with your toile mouth, you deserve the one you serve. Brooke, this is very well written with compassion and under standing. If I was healthy, I would like to send Pat to through the Ozone with a well placed kick to his "Ahem."
Comment Written 16-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2010
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Thanks you, Charlie - I'd like to see you deliver that kick, too! :-) Brooke
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You're welcome, Brooke. Charlie
Comment from tonydem
I never listen to any of those guys. Frankly I think it's all about the business and the money, just like everything else. Very good way to remind us how much of a ass he is.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this.
Tony
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2010
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I never listen to any of those guys. Frankly I think it's all about the business and the money, just like everything else. Very good way to remind us how much of a ass he is.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this.
Tony
Comment Written 16-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2010
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Tony, I think it's about their mega business too - the sad thing is many people DO listen to them. Thanks so much, Brooke :-)
Comment from IndianaIrish
And I suppose he'll be the first one to lend a hand to the people in need. Sorry for my language, but Robertson and others like him that profess a hateful God are just so full of bullshit and themselves. Great poem that states your views plain and clear, Brooke.
Karyn :>)
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2010
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And I suppose he'll be the first one to lend a hand to the people in need. Sorry for my language, but Robertson and others like him that profess a hateful God are just so full of bullshit and themselves. Great poem that states your views plain and clear, Brooke.
Karyn :>)
Comment Written 16-Jan-2010
reply by the author on 16-Jan-2010
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Thanks, Karyn. Bullshit is a truly appropriate word in this situation! Brooke :-)
