America - A Christian Nation!

[Tiberius]

They actually did a good job of convincing me that they were for real.

Same here. I thought they were real for about a year, and then I started looking more into them and I realised that none of their references existed (i.e there is no "Fellowship University" with degree courses or professors listed on the site).

I am apparently quite ignorant about this. Who is behind Landover Baptist? Why? And why make an opposing, yet just as nut bag, site? I'm totally missing it here.

Two atheists are behind Landover Baptist. They regularly speak at atheist conferences, apparently in their guise as "pastors". They made the Objective Ministries website so they could make a parody of a Christian website objecting to Landover Baptist (since everyone had pretty much worked out that Landover Baptist was a parody). Worked very well!

[Paul the Human]

Thanks. That... is hilarious.

[tavarish]

Unfortunately, this shit is for real.

http://www.wayofthemaster.com/

[D.S.M.]

Hmmm...

Ain't good, ain't good at all...

[Paul the Human]

Here is clear evidence of parody in action... and a poor atheist (character) falling for it. From their forums... posted by LostLittleDemon (Unsaved Trash/Teenage Potty Mouth):

"Quote:
Originally Posted by Rev. Jim Osborne
Listen, little girl, don't confuse us for those liberal bozos over at Westboro Baptist Church. They are the ones who picket military funerals, whereas we at Landover Baptist Church respect our veterans as Godly and upstanding individuals willing to lay waste to dirty subhumans in third world countries so that America can be free. /Quote

Okay, so what are your thoughts of women in the military, since I'm in the Air Force? I'm just wondering, I'm not trying to attack you guys, I'm trying to understand why people would do that! Where is the Westboro Baptist Church? and do they have other churches doing the same thing??? because it certianly wasn't the westboro church that did this at my brother in law's funeral! Please, Help me understand, Reverend!!!

[Minimalist]

Unfortunately, this shit is for real.

http://www.wayofthemaster.com/

One way to tell the difference is to note that the "real" sites have prominent Donation buttons whereas the parodies do not.


Religion is, first and foremost, about money.

[fr0d0]

To go through life <snip> filled with intolerance, anger, and hatred... it's enough to make anyone crazy.

QFT

[Paul the Human]

To go through life <snip> filled with intolerance, anger, and hatred... it's enough to make anyone crazy.

QFT, as long as I can edit it to fit my preconceived notions.

QFT

[fr0d0]

I was merely quoting the relevant bits. I agree superstition is a waste of time. The threat of damnation is a red herring. It was always an anti Christ notion, so belongs to the anti God brigade.

[Paul the Human]

I was only have fun with it. I knew what you meant.

I agree superstition is a waste of time.

*thumbs up!*