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Author Topic:   Is Christian Radio for real?
Woodsy
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Message 1 of 18 (532064)
10-21-2009 7:02 AM


I happened to stumble across a Christian radio station the other day and listened for a while to see what it was like. I was appalled by the stupid reasoning, the oily pretentiousness, the outright lieing and the promotion of dubious health supplements.
The chief emphasis of most of the material seemed to be to induce feelings of guilt, fear and in-group smugness in the listeners. Oh, yes, and to get people to send money.
Do people really take that guff seriously? If they do, how do they stay sane?
Faith and Belief?

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Woodsy
Member (Idle past 3404 days)
Posts: 301
From: Burlington, Canada
Joined: 08-30-2006


Message 4 of 18 (532105)
10-21-2009 10:14 AM
Reply to: Message 3 by Stile
10-21-2009 9:13 AM


Re: The Sith Lord of Christian Radio
My wife and I find it hilarious and we enjoy laughing at Bob, and feeling extreme pity for anyone who actually falls for agreeing with the show. It's 3 hours that are never missed on our 10 hour drive between our home and her family's home
Yes, it is hilarious. When I have had a hard day at work, I listen for a few minutes driving home. A good laugh, and a few moments of feeling superior are a good spirits-lifter"

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Woodsy
Member (Idle past 3404 days)
Posts: 301
From: Burlington, Canada
Joined: 08-30-2006


Message 7 of 18 (532128)
10-21-2009 12:50 PM
Reply to: Message 5 by Larni
10-21-2009 10:51 AM


Re: The Sith Lord of Christian Radio
I've heard these things lampooned on TV and film but I never actually believed them to be real!
You're not just pulling our legs are you?
No, no, your legs are still safely the same length.
I must admit that I am constantly amazed at how dumb the stuff on those stations is.
I would like to know, however, if what goes on in fundamentalist churches is anything like what I hear on those radio stations. I very much hope that is not the case.

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