Posted by VioLenT BoB (Dr.J0nes) at njtnt-1-331.dialup.enter.net on September 18, 2003 at 16:11:31:
In Reply to: Wow, I think I'm more afraid of you posted by Thom_Fowler on September 18, 2003 at 15:09:00:
: I just watched a screening of LUTHER starring Ralph Fiennes (opens September 26th) and I was impressed by Fiennes characterization of Luther's steadfastness to stand up to the establishment that literally ruled his world.
: And that changed the course of history. He could have just accepted the infallibality of a very human (and very corrupt) pope (he was an augustinian monk, priest and theologian) and towed the party line, but his conscience nagged at him and he saw that the Church was abusing its position and taking advantage of the common person. Not leading them to salvation and spiritual liberation (ironically, through the bondage of Christ) but instead using the rhetoric of sin and redemption to raise money for the Pope to fund agressive military campaigns in order to spread the political power of the Roman Church and its increase it's wealth.
I'm the one with a twisted sense of self? You're comparing yourself to Martin Luther.
: I mean, I'm reading your post and I'm wondering, "is he being ironic?"
Gold star.
Don't fight the good fight, unless you are Rudy. What that does even mean? Is Rudy going to have to lead humanity to an enlightened, wise and compassionate future? Should all us "regular" folks stay at home and watch TV while RUDY, the gallant knight on a white steed, rides to victory over the backs of the damned? Is Rudy Guiliano our new Mighty Mouse. "Yes sir, when there is a wrong to right, Mighty Mouse will join the fight." GO RUDY GO! SAVE US RUDY! SAVE MY BABY!
I meant Rudy, the little Notre Dame Wide Receiver who could, not Rudy Giuliani (it was a joke).
: You sound like a fascist totalitarianist. I mean, you even call yourself Violent.
That's a long story that has more to do with a mouthful of food than any actual act of violence.
: I'm sorry that I've resorted to shaming and name-calling, but damn if the attitude of your post didn't irk me, so I'm lashing out in a safe, non-violent way.
: I don't presume to change your attitude, so instead of an argument, I'm just expressing my frustration with you.
That's fine.