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patriciajj commented on: Of A "DownHome" Preacher, Now Deceased by J-C4113D 2 years 3 weeks* ago* A delightfully wry parody.: A delightfully wry parody. Your sense of satire is so instinctive and precise I too could feel some spray in the air and hear some mad-dog blathering. "Spittling" as a verb is the present participle of spittle, but it's rarely used and incorporated so craftily here that you might as well have coined it. Perfect word choice that works overtime as imagery. I actually laughed. Still smiling. I believe in his attempt to sound folksy and theatrical, this preacher did offend many, like you, who worship the Savior wholeheartedly and regard Him as so holy and Divine that any dishonor is an egregious sacrilege. A wonderful caricature that certainly hits home for me. [ go to comment ]
crypticbard commented on: Of A "DownHome" Preacher, Now Deceased by J-C4113D 2 years 3 weeks* ago* Quite interesting on a couple: Quite interesting on a couple of points here, the first being that poetic licence is under the operation of each individual poet, and some are shier than others to employ that licence as with driving licences, some just have it for ID or just in case they were by force of circumstance be sitted behind the wheel of a moving vehicle. In poetry the feel and the deeming of coinage and such depends on the poetic process that has been undergone, as such no flippant dismissal or objection can stand up to the poetic argument that preceded. Second, should that now deceased preacher be of southern background or influence, and possibly even not may have used this phrase not to harp on the physical stature of the Lord (and I say this because it was spat out at every sermon) but perhaps (now this only being a suggestion of probable intent) refers to how the hearers (those who have ears hear...) have little or no concern for Jesus, that He is less important in their thoughts or philosophies of life where other things are grander and of more import in their day to day lives than the spoutings of a small village prophet (can anything good come out of Nazareth) thus, He may be little or poor or shoddy to the hearers but the lowliness and humble birth of the King who wasn't born in a palace, the wise then being made foolish and the mighty toppled through the contrast against the weak and base things. But that is just a suggestion of thought and not an assertion. Specially as I have no personal experience or knowledge of the Charleston style of worship. [ go to comment ]
crypticbard commented on: just saying by arqios 2 years 3 weeks* ago* Thanks Patricia, I thought it: Thanks Patricia, I thought it was awesome too so it's been onshared here as well. Cheers, Rik. [ go to comment ]
patriciajj commented on: just saying by arqios 2 years 3 weeks* ago* Feeling this! Great meme we: Feeling this! Great meme we can relate to. Thanks for sharing. [ go to comment ]
Starward commented on: Of A "DownHome" Preacher, Now Deceased by J-C4113D 2 years 3 weeks* ago* I never found out why he: I never found out why he clung to that phrase . . . in every sermon I heard him preach (which was a few, not many, but far too many for my preference) . . . he would repeat far more than any Scriptural quotation or citation. Because of my intense dislike of his preaching style (very much a ShadyCreeker and not a Charlestoner), my wife urged me not to speak to him other than "Good Morning," and I complied with her wishes to keep the peace. [ go to comment ]
lyrycsyntyme commented on: Of A "DownHome" Preacher, Now Deceased by J-C4113D 2 years 3 weeks* ago* You're quite welcome. This: You're quite welcome. This reference that said preacher made towards Jesus being little or small is quite unusual, as a matter of fact I'd never heard the thought prior. I wonder if, perhaps, he thought it was a way to make people who might feel small or little - feel less so. If Jesus was "little" and is their savior, than they might be bigger than they appear, as well. I don't know, just a ponderance. What ever his intentions, it does fly against the portrayal of Jesus in the Bible, as well as other texts not included there-in. And, of course, the shroud, which as far as I'm aware is regarded in the various sects of Christianity as authentic (or at least likely to be so). [ go to comment ]
Starward commented on: Of A "DownHome" Preacher, Now Deceased by J-C4113D 2 years 3 weeks* ago* Thank you, Sir. The preacher: Thank you, Sir. The preacher in question is deceased, and I am fairly sure that known who knew him will ever visit this website, but I think his attempts to create an impression of a "little man Jesus" was just this side of---if not actual---blasphemy. The Gospels seems to indicate that Jesus was a man of some physical stature---especially when one considers that, during his apprehension in the Garden of Gethsamene, the temple guards fell back and down as soon as he made Himself known to them. I happen to believe that the Shroud of Turin is authentic, and it, of course, gives us the image of a man of considerable stature and strength. But thank you very much for the comment and the compliment. I am so glad to have heard from you. [ go to comment ]
crypticbard commented on: re(ad)writing poetry by arqios 2 years 3 weeks* ago* Only by a case of deduction,: Only by a case of deduction, having noticed as an avid reader that the scope and intensity and manner of reading varied differently when Muse sourced in contrast to curriculum forced. It felt like the Muse had a syllabus all her own that at times intersected the madness or the brilliance of school generated reading lists. Thanks for responding and sharing your thoughts. [ go to comment ]
lyrycsyntyme commented on: Of A "DownHome" Preacher, Now Deceased by J-C4113D 2 years 3 weeks* ago* Fine painting of a a moment : ..to capture a broader experience. I felt the flying droplets of foam from my ephemeral pew. P/s All words were once a violation of the language that existed before them. Oh, the the awful sin the first coherant words - the non-grunts, non-growls and non-squeaks - must have been. Please continue risking violation, as to aid poetry : ) [ go to comment ]
Teytonon commented on: A-holes by Teytonon 2 years 3 weeks* ago* Re: Your comment: I'd like to express my appreciation For your hopefully helpful recommendation It'll take a lot of guts To eliminate all the butts I come across while surfing the net I've tried before, no success as yet I hope you don't mind But as they say A good behind is hard to find Wishing you a lovely day Bottoms up! [ go to comment ]
Starward commented on: Where have you gone Allets? by Teytonon 2 years 3 weeks* ago* I, too, sent her a message;: I, too, sent her a message; no reply, alas. [ go to comment ]
lyrycsyntyme commented on: Where have you gone Allets? by Teytonon 2 years 3 weeks* ago* Also messaged her a couple of: Also messaged her a couple of times last month, but have yet to hear any word. I hope one of us here will have some luck. [ go to comment ]
lyrycsyntyme commented on: A-holes by Teytonon 2 years 3 weeks* ago* I take it that this poem is a: I take it that this poem is a commentary on people's inability to handle disagreement in a rational manner ,rather than your personal desire to be irrational. A possible solution for any person who sees "a-holes" everywhere: If you don't want to see so many a-holes, shut off the screens and throw out the papers/magazines that like to show naked asses ; ) We all get mooned, sometimes, though, even when we don't want to. [ go to comment ]
lyrycsyntyme commented on: Strife by Bec.J 2 years 3 weeks* ago* Graceful flow: A very poetic call to carry on through the greatest challenge we face - the troubled voice within ourselves. [ go to comment ]
Starward commented on: A-holes by Teytonon 2 years 3 weeks* ago* One of the great flaws of: One of the great flaws of humanity, probably since two naked knuckleheads put on animal skins to be evicted from Eden, is the tendency to label---persons, ethnic groups, beliefs, and preferences. Yet the labeler gains nothing, and the labeled lose nothing, provided the label remains verbal and does not become an assault. [ go to comment ]