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loki74 · Jan 3, 2006, 02:08 AM

OKAY--I know the first thing some of you are going to shout is "this should be in the PL--its religious!"

But I think that no matter what you believe some of the things in this little flash clip were pretty cool. It would make me very sad (okay, more pissed off than sad...) if this were to become something worthy of the PL. (or more specifically, if senseless bickering erupted).

It's just a little flash thingy; hit "view presentation." It has music, but you don't necessarily need sound to be on.

here you go--
http://www.theinterviewwithgod.com/

Leia's Left Bun · Jan 3, 2006, 02:12 AM

It seemed incredibly pointless.

besson3c · Jan 3, 2006, 02:24 AM

What aspects of this movie really struck you?

demograph68 · Jan 3, 2006, 02:30 AM

I feel kinda sleepy.

Leia's Left Bun · Jan 3, 2006, 02:31 AM

It was so slow, boring and tacky I turned the volume off because I swore it was going to turn out to be one of those flash files where something scares the crap out of you.

I was actually disappointed that it wasn't, and I hate those things.

Face Ache · Jan 3, 2006, 02:32 AM

God goes on a bit, doesn't he?

loki74 · Jan 3, 2006, 02:34 AM

Originally Posted by besson3c

What aspects of this movie really struck you?

well to be totally honest I was paing a lot of attention to the artistic composition of the photos in the bg, lol... but as far as the actual content, it would be about how people get bored w/ childhood, grow up, and wish for childhood, sacrifce health to get money, and then spend money to restore health, etc etc. If nothing else, I found some of these things to be surprisingly true, and frankly, amusing.

demograph68 · Jan 3, 2006, 02:34 AM

God is more entertaining when he's pissed off.

Leia's Left Bun · Jan 3, 2006, 02:37 AM

Originally Posted by loki74

well to be totally honest I was paing a lot of attention to the artistic composition of the photos in the bg, lol... but as far as the actual content, it would be about how people get bored w/ childhood, grow up, and wish for childhood, sacrifce health to get money, and then spend money to restore health, etc etc. If nothing else, I found some of these things to be surprisingly true, and frankly, amusing.

I don't see what any of it has to do with god though. Perhaps the interviewer should have ask why god lets us get sick so we have to make money to cure ourselves.

besson3c · Jan 3, 2006, 02:43 AM

Originally Posted by loki74

well to be totally honest I was paing a lot of attention to the artistic composition of the photos in the bg, lol... but as far as the actual content, it would be about how people get bored w/ childhood, grow up, and wish for childhood, sacrifce health to get money, and then spend money to restore health, etc etc. If nothing else, I found some of these things to be surprisingly true, and frankly, amusing.

I see.... I don't find these concepts terribly profoundly new, but to each their own. The photos are cool though.

I'm sure you'll get some rude responses in this thread, but thanks for sharing this!

Rolling Bones · Jan 3, 2006, 02:48 AM

Is God a duck cuz I thought I heard one quacking all the way through. No that's a lie cuz God was very boring and I shut him off after about a minute.

If Heaven is like this, man you guys are in for some real Hell.

loki74 · Jan 3, 2006, 03:10 AM

Originally Posted by Leia's Left Bun

I don't see what any of it has to do with god though.

That's also part of why I didn't put this in the PL; I didn't really feel it had as much specificity to Christians as it could have.

Kevin · Jan 3, 2006, 07:49 AM

Loki here is a hint. Anything even related to the word "God" is going to bring anti-religious zealots in and they will make moronic comments like

Originally Posted by Leia's Left Bun

Perhaps the interviewer should have ask why god lets us get sick so we have to make money to cure ourselves.

Which causes religious flame wars.

They can't help themselves. So that is why all of the religious threads are put in the PL.

No matter of what your intentions, or what you want the thread to be.

So in the future...

demograph68 · Jan 3, 2006, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by Kevin

"God"

sniff sniff

Artful Dodger · Jan 3, 2006, 08:56 AM

Originally Posted by demograph68

sniff sniff

is your online persona a dog, or do you have a stuffy nose?

wallinbl · Jan 3, 2006, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by Leia's Left Bun

It seemed incredibly pointless.

There is truth to much of what was said and people should be reminded of it regularly. We let ourselves become slaves to money and life could be better than it is if we weren't this way. Is it worth working 40-50 hours per week to own a bunch of stuff? I don't think it is. I'm not saying I have an answer, but I'm certainly looking for one.

wdlove · Jan 3, 2006, 11:29 AM

I can talk to God during prayer.

demograph68 · Jan 3, 2006, 12:01 PM

I can't. Sure we we used to be good friends, but now he just doesn't have the time to chat with me. It's kinda bumming me out.

Leia's Left Bun · Jan 3, 2006, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by wallinbl

There is truth to much of what was said and people should be reminded of it regularly. We let ourselves become slaves to money and life could be better than it is if we weren't this way. Is it worth working 40-50 hours per week to own a bunch of stuff? I don't think it is. I'm not saying I have an answer, but I'm certainly looking for one.

So what are you saying, God is going to pay the rent?

demograph68 · Jan 3, 2006, 12:49 PM

Technically you are right. Televangelists can make good money. Though I think you're taking what he said way too literally.

Tyre MacAdmin · Jan 3, 2006, 12:58 PM

Neat interview. I've actually been thinking about leaving the "west" for a while to become a Buddhist Monk. The constant fighting for power and money and thing's that go "zoom zoom" is getting just a little out of hand I think.

wallinbl · Jan 3, 2006, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by Leia's Left Bun

So what are you saying, God is going to pay the rent?

You are pretty good at missing the point of what people are saying.

We should strive towards less work and more play. Instead, we are fixated on getting more money to buy more things.

Rolling Bones · Jan 3, 2006, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by wdlove

I can talk to God during prayer.

Ask him why he is so mean.

Can you get in a conference prayer like say with George Dubya and God at the same time?

Leia's Left Bun · Jan 3, 2006, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by wallinbl

We should strive towards less work and more play. Instead, we are fixated on getting more money to buy more things.

So does he offer any suggestions on how to do that because if I tell my landlord God wants me to play more so I can't pay the rent I don't think it will slide.

besson3c · 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by wallinbl

You are pretty good at missing the point of what people are saying.

We should strive towards less work and more play. Instead, we are fixated on getting more money to buy more things.

That applies to the upper percentages of social classes within society. There are thousands just struggling to make ends meet, and thousands leading modest and thrifty lifestyles. I'm sure there are also thousands that are doing pretty well and not fixated on acquiring more money as well.

wallinbl · Jan 3, 2006, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by besson3c

That applies to the upper percentages of social classes within society. There are thousands just struggling to make ends meet, and thousands leading modest and thrifty lifestyles. I'm sure there are also thousands that are doing pretty well and not fixated on getting more money too.

Don't look at it from the perspective of the individual. I'm saying we all do it. Is a 40 hour week a magical number that makes the world go around? No, it's arbitrary. Let's make the number be 20. The devil is in the details, I'm sure, but we'd all be happier for it. Maybe we start small and just give up Fridays as workdays. We'll go from there.

wallinbl · Jan 3, 2006, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by Leia's Left Bun

So does he offer any suggestions on how to do that because if I tell my landlord God wants me to play more so I can't pay the rent I don't think it will slide.

Why are you fixated on your rent? Get a roommate or two.

Leia's Left Bun · Jan 3, 2006, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by wallinbl

Why are you fixated on your rent? Get a roommate or two.

I wish God was my roommate.

besson3c · Jan 3, 2006, 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by wallinbl

Don't look at it from the perspective of the individual. I'm saying we all do it. Is a 40 hour week a magical number that makes the world go around? No, it's arbitrary. Let's make the number be 20. The devil is in the details, I'm sure, but we'd all be happier for it. Maybe we start small and just give up Fridays as workdays. We'll go from there.

Doesn't the bible also say that idle hands are tools of the Devil, and doesn't it talk of working hard?

If we reduced our work week to 20 hours, many people would just stay home and watch soap operas, eat french fries, and become plump

besson3c · Jan 3, 2006, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by Leia's Left Bun

I wish God was my roommate.

I bet he makes killer flapjacks!

Kevin · Jan 3, 2006, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by besson3c

Doesn't the bible also say that idle hands are tools of the Devil, and doesn't it talk of working hard?

If we reduced our work week to 20 hours, many people would just stay home and watch soap operas, eat french fries, and become plump

What does it matter to you? You aren't a Christian.

jcadam · Jan 3, 2006, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by wallinbl

Don't look at it from the perspective of the individual. I'm saying we all do it. Is a 40 hour week a magical number that makes the world go around? No, it's arbitrary. Let's make the number be 20. The devil is in the details, I'm sure, but we'd all be happier for it. Maybe we start small and just give up Fridays as workdays. We'll go from there.

I also think we should make WAL-MART and shopping malls close on Sundays. Then people would have to do something besides spending money to entertain themselves.

demograph68 · Jan 3, 2006, 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by besson3c

Doesn't the bible also say that idle hands are tools of the Devil, and doesn't it talk of working hard?

If we reduced our work week to 20 hours, many people would just stay home and watch soap operas, eat french fries, and become plump

Or be on the internets all day long.... (sigh)

demograph68 · Jan 3, 2006, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by jcadam

I also think we should make WAL-MART and shopping malls close on Sundays. Then people would have to do something besides spending money to entertain themselves.

EXACTLY.

besson3c · Jan 3, 2006, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by Kevin

What does it matter to you? You aren't a Christian.

post of the day! Are you a Christian?

Kevin · Jan 3, 2006, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by besson3c

post of the day!

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HAHAHAHAH!

AHAHA

besson3c · Jan 3, 2006, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by Kevin

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HAHAHAHAH!

AHAHA

Are you a Christian?

besson3c · Jan 3, 2006, 03:02 PM

I want to marry a dolphin like this person:

http://www.theage.com.au/news/world/...050339590.html

demograph68 · Jan 3, 2006, 03:09 PM

That has got to be a publicity stunt.

besson3c · Jan 3, 2006, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by demograph68

That has got to be a publicity stunt.

People can have intimate relationships with animals. Last year, some guy died having sex with a horse! I think I'm falling for this bird that hangs around our house. I wish it would let me touch it just once!

Cubeoid · Jan 3, 2006, 04:31 PM

I licked a bird, and now I feel kind of sick... like I'm coming down with the flu or something, I wanted the bird to be my friend.

besson3c · Jan 3, 2006, 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by Cubeoid

I licked a bird, and now I feel kind of sick... like I'm coming down with the flu or something, I wanted the bird to be my friend.

OH NO! The last thing we need is our Cubeoid out with the deadly bird flu. Why did you lick the bird? Why oh why oh why? Sometimes you just have to say no to the temptations in life.

Will somebody give this man a catheter?

Rolling Bones · Jan 3, 2006, 04:53 PM

God is dead.

Happened yesterday. Will post details if you're wondering why you're not getting any return calls.

besson3c · Jan 3, 2006, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by Rolling Bones

God is dead.

Happened yesterday. Will post details if you're wondering why you're not getting any return calls.

Comon Bones, if you want people to be respectful of your beliefs (or lack of beliefs if you want to look at it that way), why not be respectful for theirs? Saying that their God is dead is kind of pushing it, isn't it?

Leia's Left Bun · Jan 3, 2006, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by besson3c

Comon Bones, if you want people to be respectful of your beliefs (or lack of beliefs if you want to look at it that way), why not be respectful for theirs? Saying that their God is dead is kind of pushing it, isn't it?

Kinda like what Macupdate said when they announced the "REAL GOD".

Railroader · Jan 3, 2006, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by besson3c

Comon Bones, if you want people to be respectful of your beliefs (or lack of beliefs if you want to look at it that way), why not be respectful for theirs? Saying that their God is dead is kind of pushing it, isn't it?

Hypocrite.

Originally Posted by besson3c

I bet he makes killer flapjacks!

besson3c · Jan 3, 2006, 07:05 PM

Originally Posted by Railroader

Hypocrite.

Nyah uh... that was my homage to God. I love flapjacks, and my hat goes off to anybody that can make a good flapjack! Extra points to God for inventing flapjacks.

Leia's Left Bun · Jan 3, 2006, 07:31 PM

So why could all this revealing information not be said without bringing god into it?

Also, it did nothing to offer any suggestions to change anything just pointed out what is wrong.

loki74 · Jan 3, 2006, 07:42 PM

Originally Posted by Leia's Left Bun

Kinda like what Macupdate said when they announced the "REAL GOD".

wrong + wrong = right? okay...

And besides, if youre POed about the MacUpdate people, why not whine to them? Why is it necessary to attack the Christains here at the 'NN?

Kevin · Jan 3, 2006, 08:07 PM

Here guys