Antithesis 0 #1 May 2, 2003 I'm just curious to see what skydivers think about this idea. I'm opposed to it personally But it's a free world right? How would you feel if there was a Christian ministry tent set up at your next boogie to offer you spiritual guidance? Inspired by this thread in the "general skydiving discussions" forum (Edited to add link) I travel the land, Work in the ocean, Play in the sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #2 May 2, 2003 As long as they don't have someone standing outside their tent trying to get the people passing by to come on in, I wouldn't be totally against it. But as soon as they try and coerce me inside, I have a problem. Agnostic (mean I don't know if there is or isn't a God). Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #3 May 2, 2003 Alternative toilets are always welcome at any boogie. -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WILDBILLAQR 0 #4 May 2, 2003 "RELIGION IS A FINE THING, WHEN TAKEN IN MODERATION" ---------------------------------------------- "Thats not smoke, thats BUCKEYE!!" AQR#3,CWR#49 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #5 May 2, 2003 Harsh. Funny, but harsh. I'm pretty deeply religious, but I'm pretty anti-evangelical too. The more time you gotta spend telling people something is really great, the less likely it's gonna be really great. I'd really like to see a Catholic recruitment tent at a boogie! Man! That'd be a hoot! How about a Mass? "You got any of these in nacho flavor?" "Oh, sorry, I thought it was a chug contest, where's the wine box, I'll get some more" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sarge 0 #6 May 2, 2003 Ya know, I'm all up for some Christian community, it's a great way to burn off a hang-over and I like having some chirstian-guided fellowship to remind me of how I could be more divine-like if only I'd quit smoking and drinking etc... Yeah,,,, I'm all for it, I think its important to stay in touch with my failings. Good thing they're around to point them out!!! Of course, I guess I could just get a wife to that too? but 10% tithings are cheaper than alimony?-- I'm done with the personally meaningful and philosophical sigs!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
r2hubert 0 #7 May 2, 2003 Quote As long as they don't have someone standing outside their tent trying to get the people passing by to come on in, I wouldn't be totally against it. But as soon as they try and coerce me inside, I have a problem. Agnostic (mean I don't know if there is or isn't a God). Yes... like he said -- Renaud SMA #9 "Mind is like parachute. It only functions when it's open." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #8 May 3, 2003 Like was mentioned earlier, it all depends. I've got a fairly open mind, and the guy who's advocating doing this sounds all right in my book. But I'm also not a believer and I really hate it when somebody tries to give the impression they are hollier than thou just because they go to church. Not all religious folks are that way though, and I have some super friends who are really religious. I get along great with them because they don't push their religion off on me. What the heck, this guy is ex S.F., sounds like he was once a sinner like the rest of us, and he's a jumper. What would it hurt?.....Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cuchulinn 0 #9 May 3, 2003 I woundn't mind it as long as their tent is a long way from the packing area!! To Many G__ Damn its" to go around over there! SMA#18 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePhelps 0 #10 May 3, 2003 QuoteI wouldn't mind it as long as their tent is a long way from the packing area!! To Many G__ Damn its" to go around over there! Thanks for the warning I shouldn't pack in my tent (I've said a few @#$% before I jump a Sabre!) Its always easier to get forgiveness than permission! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #11 May 3, 2003 As long as they don't get offended by what I say and do, I won't get offended by what they say and do. Seems fair to me. If they get critical or start prostelytizing (sp), they'll wear out their welcome very fast. Other than that, it's all good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrumpySmurf 0 #12 May 3, 2003 Evangilism: Someone who will go to every length to tell you what they believe and how great it is - but has no desire to hear likewise from you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkpbxman 0 #13 May 3, 2003 I'm with you-catholic grammar school-leave me alone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayhawkJumper 0 #14 May 3, 2003 I agree that if they just want to set up a tent and let people come talk to them, thats cool, but it wouldn't be good to have a guy with a sign handing out pamphlets. I doubt they would want to set up at a boogie anyway, there seem like better places to discuss Christianity. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #15 May 3, 2003 I wouldn't care. If its there i would just keep on walking.I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #17 May 3, 2003 Quote Evangilism: Someone who will go to every length to tell you what they believe and how great it is - but has no desire to hear likewise from you. That is only because they are wiser than you. They are here to offer guidance. If people reach the age of 18 and cannot distinguish between right and wrong, I hope they have the good sense not to vote. I'm in favor of the Salvation Army, they save young women from the clutches of sin. I'm hoping that they will save me one for Wednesday evening. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichM 0 #18 May 3, 2003 It would be fine and dandy if the reps were topless hot chicks. Heck, I might even convert! Rich M Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThighMan 5 #19 May 3, 2003 Got to love America. It is the only place where you can get religion and skydiving together. I for one don't mind a bit. Leave me alone and I'll leave you alone. Cross that line, all bets are off. Swoop'em if they can't take a joke.Airborne Blue Skies, No Wind Feet and Knees Together Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TattooedMoFo 0 #20 May 3, 2003 I would mind, when I go skydiving that's all I want to see and do, not have any christian idiot trying sell me their story which I already get. This comes from what my team mates have nick named me "SATAN" it's also on my rig so I get regular comments because of it. If people want religion then stick to religion houses which are not found on a DZ. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #21 May 3, 2003 QuoteGot to love America. It is the only place where you can get religion and skydiving together.Just curious ... have you ever been to a dropzone outside America? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snowboundlava 0 #22 May 3, 2003 I think it would be a really good thing. But...like many have already said....make sure there's not people running around passing out pamplets or begging for people to get involved, that usually only pushes people away. I think that there would be plenty of people that would come if they are interested, and they can pass the word along by WORD OF MOUTH. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luv2Fall 0 #23 May 3, 2003 I would be neighborly and offer them a beer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
