[Landos Mustache]

"She said, “Look, Daddy, a Barney movie!” I couldn’t see it, so she guided my eyes to the vulgar obscenity arranged there on the sign. “Look! Up there! Barney’s p***s!” I was shocked when I saw the words arranged on the sign. I quickly averted her eyes and escorted her into the store.
Since then, she has not stopped mentioning Barney’s p***s.

This has shaken the bedrock of our family. I made an emergency call to our church’s pastor about this bombshell in my daughter’s life and he is unsure how it will affect her future.




http://www.thevillagenews.com/story.asp?story_ID=16833

[BRussell]

I don't get it. There's a movie called "Barney's Penis?"

[icruise]

OK, what? A google search for "barney's penis" only resulted in a very disturbing bit of Andy Griffith Show porn (seriously!).

[residentEvil]

i am barney's penis.

feel the love!

[jckalen]

and I would like the pranksters to know just how vile their criminal act was.

yeah - THAT would teach 'em.

[iREZ]

i bet its not purple

[Rumor]

Originally Posted by iREZ

i bet its not purple

Well, at the least the majority isn't.

[waxcrash]

I hope the paster told the guy to chill the f**k out and that his kid will be fine.

Because the father makes such a big deal out of it, of course the kid is going to be interested in why a penis puts daddy in a frenzy and talk about it all the time. If the father rationally explained that a penis is a body part on a male, it would have probably flown right over the kid and never brought up again.

[davesimondotcom]

As if Barney on his own isn't disturbing enough...

[Landos Mustache]

Originally Posted by waxcrash

I hope the paster told the guy to chill the f**k out and that his kid will be fine.

But penis' are dirty and evil remember?

God created them and penis' help create life and are all part of consummating your marriage.

Hence, they are evil.

[hickey]

great flanders pic, without that, the thread would have been as good.

[Landos Mustache]

Originally Posted by hickey

great flanders pic, without that, the thread would have been as good.

Well thanks, I try.

[memory-minus]

This thread is useless without pics.

[torsoboy]

That article/editorial/whatever was really poorly written... couldn't even understand what the heck the guy was talking about. Except the penis part. But then it wasn't even clear where the penis was... was it a title written on a sign, was it a penis drawn on the picture, what was it that was so traumatizing? The guy obviously needs more help than his daughter.

Oh wait, he said he averted her eyes to the words on the sign, so I guess it was something written. So he averted her eyes from the horible *word* penis. He needs help.

[Eug]

Originally Posted by davesimondotcom

As if Barney on his own isn't disturbing enough...

Hmmm... I wonder if I still have that modded Doom that made the main enemy Barney, singing "I love you".

[turtle777]

Originally Posted by Landos Mustache

But penis' are dirty and evil remember?
God created them and penis' help create life and are all part of consummating your marriage.
Hence, they are evil.

One-trick-pony show, again ?

-t

[Landos Mustache]

Originally Posted by what_the_heck

One-trick-pony show, again ?

-t

Sorry what was that?

http://forums.macnn.com/89/macnn-lou...s/#post3104033

[Rumor]

I was traumatized by Barney. I used to have to watch that garbage over and over when my nephew was going through that phase.

I'm probably going to have nightmares tonight.

[turtle777]

Originally Posted by Landos Mustache

Sorry what was that?

http://forums.macnn.com/89/macnn-lou...s/#post3104033

You just proved my point.

-t

[Peter]

anyone remember the game where you had to blow barney up? Pre OS X days.
Great game.

[Salty]

Originally Posted by Landos Mustache

But penis' are dirty and evil remember?

God created them and penis' help create life and are all part of consummating your marriage.

Hence, they are evil.

Penises are only sanctified when consumed in the warm holy mouth of a blessed vagina... haven't you read your propaganda today?

[turtle777]

Originally Posted by Salty

Penises are only sanctified when consumed in the warm holy mouth of a blessed vagina... haven't you read your propaganda today?

Since this is obviously irony, what's your REAL point of replying to SWF ?

Agreement or diasagreement ?

-t

[Salty]

Originally Posted by what_the_heck

Since this is obviously irony, what's your REAL point of replying to SWF ?

Agreement or diasagreement ?

-t

Well he was trying to be funny... and I tried to be funny.

I've never thought that heterosexual sex was somehow super holy like for some reason a lot of Christians do. Though I have admitted on here I can no longer with any confidence say that God has a problem with gay sex (aside from the the typically out of wedlock thing). Though I've refrained from discussing it on here since otherwise Doofy and Kerrigan just troll my posts.

[Severed Hand of Skywalker]

Can we get back to the purple dinosaur dick please?

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by Landos Mustache

"This has shaken the bedrock of our family. I made an emergency call to our church’s pastor about this bombshell in my daughter’s life and he is unsure how it will affect her future.

Oh why did you bold that oh flaming one?

What cracks me up is, you bold that, then when it goes the religious direction you get all self righteous with the

Originally Posted by Severed Hand of Skywalker

Can we get back to the purple dinosaur dick please?

You have no one to blame but yourself.

Originally Posted by Landos Mustache

But penis' are dirty and evil remember?

God created them and penis' help create life and are all part of consummating your marriage.

Hence, they are evil.

You are the only one that said they were evil. However it is our job to protect kids.

I mean you wouldn't buy a porno mag for a kid would you?

This whole thread and it being posted is silly.

Originally Posted by what_the_heck

One-trick-pony show, again ?

-t

Indeed. SWG is pretty darn transparent.

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by Salty

Well he was trying to be funny... and I tried to be funny.

I've never thought that heterosexual sex was somehow super holy like for some reason a lot of Christians do. Though I have admitted on here I can no longer with any confidence say that God has a problem with gay sex (aside from the the typically out of wedlock thing). Though I've refrained from discussing it on here since otherwise Doofy and Kerrigan just troll my posts.

They aren't trolling your posts. They just claim you are attempting to change the bible to suit your lifestyle.

[Salty]

Originally Posted by Kevin

They aren't trolling your posts. They just claim you are attempting to change the bible to suit your lifestyle.

Uhh... yah... right. I'm sure if I were trying to rationalize speeding they'd be giving me the same treatment.

[Kevin]

I am sure they would be. I think you are attempting to make this something more than it is in order to play a "victim"

[Salty]

Originally Posted by Kevin

I am sure they would be. I think you are attempting to make this something more than it is in order to play a "victim"

Well considering Doofy knows jack **** about the biblical texts I'm talking about, but is simply blindly opposing anything that I say on the issue? Yah. I think you're wrong, and you're simply trying to defend him because, so long as it's not SWG or Ca$h trolling posts you don't care.

[Uriel]

Well considering Doofy knows jack **** about the biblical texts I'm talking about, but is simply blindly opposing anything that I say on the issue? Yah. I think you're wrong, and you're simply trying to defend him because, so long as it's not SWG or Ca$h trolling posts you don't care.

Actually, as a lurker I would have to agree with Kevin. Regardless of if I agree with you are not, the idea that someone is "trolling" your seems to be a little unrealistic. First off, I'm surprised at the backlash you seem willing to hand out to people who disagree with you.

I realize homosexuality is attacked by Christians far too much sometimes. I realize that people tend to be unfair and closed minded when it comes to Christianity and the Bible. I'm sorry that you are in a position that puts your in the middle of these hard issues. However, instead of responding with finger pointing and a negative attitude, perhaps modeling the desired attributes that you seek in others and aim to take them personally would be better 1st option.

Secondly, I find that saying someone knows "jack-****" about the Bible, in anyway, is a bit...egocentric. This is not because doofy may not, but the structure seems to imply that you, in contrast, do know. While you may have studied this text in for decades, this does not in anyway nullify his opinion of a text. You and I both know that a genius and an idiot both pale in comparison to the vastness of God. I think realizing that you, doofy, I and all others know "jack" about the Bible when compared the deep words that God has put for us.

I hope this is not disrespectful in any way. I have the deepest respect for your opinions on homosexuality, christianity and God. However, I just feel that respect is something that must go two ways and, although perhaps intended, it is not coming out in the words you choose.

[loki74]

Originally Posted by Salty

Well considering Doofy knows jack **** about the biblical texts I'm talking about, but is simply blindly opposing anything that I say on the issue?

Well, wise one, why not enlighten them (and the rest of us too--I'd like to see the verse where God OK's gay sex)?

=======

Getting back on topic, I don't know why the guy's freaking out. Granted, I'd be pretty pissed off, but as has been mentioned, his making a big deal about it will only exacerbate the damage (assuming it's there) allegedly inflicted on his daughter. If nothing else, it will increase her curiosity--which is what I think this is about. He's gonna have to address the kid's curiosity, and I think he's afriad to.


He should take advantage of this and use it to explain (to whatever extent he feels comfortable with) what a penis to the kid. You know, beat the media to it, so that her understanding of the subject is in line with his values. I know you're probably thinking the kid is way to young for that kind of talk--and normally I would be the first to agree--but the cat's already out of the bag. If he just shuns her curiosity, she'll likely find out from some other source, and get a whole bunch of notions he may or may not agree with...

$0.02

[Salty]

Originally Posted by Uriel

Actually, as a lurker I would have to agree with Kevin. Regardless of if I agree with you are not, the idea that someone is "trolling" your seems to be a little unrealistic. First off, I'm surprised at the backlash you seem willing to hand out to people who disagree with you.

I realize homosexuality is attacked by Christians far too much sometimes. I realize that people tend to be unfair and closed minded when it comes to Christianity and the Bible. I'm sorry that you are in a position that puts your in the middle of these hard issues. However, instead of responding with finger pointing and a negative attitude, perhaps modeling the desired attributes that you seek in others and aim to take them personally would be better 1st option.

Secondly, I find that saying someone knows "jack-****" about the Bible, in anyway, is a bit...egocentric. This is not because doofy may not, but the structure seems to imply that you, in contrast, do know. While you may have studied this text in for decades, this does not in anyway nullify his opinion of a text. You and I both know that a genius and an idiot both pale in comparison to the vastness of God. I think realizing that you, doofy, I and all others know "jack" about the Bible when compared the deep words that God has put for us.

I hope this is not disrespectful in any way. I have the deepest respect for your opinions on homosexuality, christianity and God. However, I just feel that respect is something that must go two ways and, although perhaps intended, it is not coming out in the words you choose.

By trolling my posts, I mean if I say anything about how now I'm no longer sure that God condemns same sex relationships for example, I get called let's see, SWG will call me a hypocrite because, you know I chose to look at things from a different perspective, apparently if you do this, you're a hypocrite. Doofy will accuse me of trying to manipulate Scripture to "get what I want" when ironically all I want is to make sure that I have a proper understanding of things. Of course what Doofy instead pretends is that I simply want to have lots of hot crazy sex with thousands of men. Which is not at all true. Does the idea of spending the rest of my life with another guy appeal to me? Sure why not. But the fact is I'd much rather do what God wants. But regardless of that being true, I simply get wild baseless accusations made against my character. And while there are certain people on this forum who actually could be useful to discuss with, (People like MacNStein for example) I instead can't because I've got Doofy and Kerigan, who are unwilling to do any of the research I've been doing, or consider any points that have come up. They've made up their minds, and are not interested in any sort of dialogue.
As for my jack **** comment, I stand by it. I'm not saying Doofy knows absolutely nothing about the Bible. But I will say that he's got an incredibly weak understanding of a lot of things. This is not to say that people who don't understand are worthless on any level. This is simply to say that people should be aware of where they are. There are many people who are far better learned and who have studied the Bible. As well there are far older Christians who have had more experience than me who I would look to for guidance on some things. Unfortunately right now I'm not at school so I've been doing what thinking and research I can on the topic on my own, and I'll probably go and talk to some of my profs about this. Actually I'm very intent on asking about the original meanings of the words in the three important NT passages, with the president of my College (He translated Job for the NLT which is one of the most difficult books, and when he preaches he uses a Hebrew and Greek bible and translates on the fly).

I don't mind if people disagree with me. Most of my friends from youth group are not 100% in agreement with me on the subject, my best friend from highschool actually entirely disagrees with me on it. But we still had a great time hanging out tonight cause we're still friends. The problem is when you want to do as Doofy does and set yourself up as the final authority. Especially since he has absolutely no qualifications to enter a discussion on translation issues, or many of the other things that go towards answering this very tricky question.
In the same manner that I wouldn't attempt to push my uninformed views of economics, philosophy, the technical aspects of music, on people who actually know what they're talking about. To be honest it's more annoying than my first year Spiritual Formation class where we had some idiot almost willing to suggest God the Father was male to the point of having a penis.

[jcadam]

thread about dinosaur penis == thread about God's opinion of buttsecks?

[Jawbone54]

I'm sort of wondering why "penis" had to be referred to as a "p****." After all, it's a medical term, not a vulgar one. As for Barney's...not interested.

[Jawbone54]

Salty, your greatest asset in asking your authority figures question is your willingness to say that you might be wrong, and that you're not making any moves until you feel that it's the right thing to do. Seek the scriptures, pray, but never reject the authority that God has placed in your life. I'm sure you know this, but I'm just reassuring you. And of course you know...

"Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you." (NKJV)

Just my 2 cents. Not sure if it matters or not.

[turtle777]

Originally Posted by jcadam

thread about dinosaur penis == thread about God's opinion of buttsecks?

MacNN™®

-t

[Doofy]

Originally Posted by Salty

Well considering Doofy knows jack **** about the biblical texts I'm talking about, but is simply blindly opposing anything that I say on the issue?

Don't bring me into your sordid little thread or I'll slap your lardy gay ass into next week.

Originally Posted by Salty

And while there are certain people on this forum who actually could be useful to discuss with, (People like MacNStein for example) I instead can't because I've got Doofy and Kerigan, who are unwilling to do any of the research I've been doing, or consider any points that have come up

Strange that MacNStein (a theology professor, no less) comes to the same conclusion about your chosen texts that I do. Could it be that we've both researched the text you're on about in an objective manner, rather than the subjective manner you use to research your stuff?

Because I don't agree with you, you assume I haven't done the research. This is because, in your mind, anyone who's done the research must come to the same conclusion as you because it's inconceivable that you're actually wrong. That's your fat gay ego talking there, Salty.

During the time I spent as a professor we had a term for folks like you who think they know more than they actually do: "ignorant, gobby little shites".

Originally Posted by Salty

As for my jack **** comment, I stand by it. I'm not saying Doofy knows absolutely nothing about the Bible. But I will say that he's got an incredibly weak understanding of a lot of things.

You're an idiot.

[villalobos]

Originally Posted by Kevin

They aren't trolling your posts. They just claim you are attempting to change the bible to suit your lifestyle.

that's pretty much what every Christians do at some point in their life, isn't it?

[Severed Hand of Skywalker]

Originally Posted by villalobos

that's pretty much what every Christians do at some point in their life, isn't it?

Some point in their lives? Try daily.

[iREZ]

Originally Posted by Doofy

Don't bring me into your sordid little thread or I'll slap your lardy gay ass into next week.



Strange that MacNStein (a theology professor, no less) comes to the same conclusion about your chosen texts that I do. Could it be that we've both researched the text you're on about in an objective manner, rather than the subjective manner you use to research your stuff?

Because I don't agree with you, you assume I haven't done the research. This is because, in your mind, anyone who's done the research must come to the same conclusion as you because it's inconceivable that you're actually wrong. That's your fat gay ego talking there, Salty.

During the time I spent as a professor we had a term for folks like you who think they know more than they actually do: "ignorant, gobby little shites".



You're an idiot.

thats.....a burn!

[Velocity211]

Barney’s p***s!

I really do not want to see that.

[Kerrigan]

When it comes to derailing threads and turning them into discussions of one's own personal problems, Salty is the most frequent offender on MacNN.

[g/re/p]

haha - a thread about Barney's penis turns into an example of anal-retentiveness!

[Kerrigan]

Frankly I don't understand why so many threads have to be turned into arguments about Salty and the struggles he faces.

I've been through an ordeal that is very similar to Salty's. For instance, I'm Christian, I've experimented with guys, I've had uncertainty about my orientation, and I've even told my parents and friends about this. But the similarities end there. I don't go around with a holier than thou attitude, and I rarely bring up my own sexuality.

One thing you need to learn, Salty, is that you shouldn't use homosexuality to make yourself out to be a victim. Nobody is trolling you, or treating you unjustly, or otherwise persecuting you. You bring it all on yourself with your patronising attitude.

[Doofy]

Originally Posted by g/re/p

haha - a thread about Barney's penis turns into a discussion about anal-insertiveness!

Fixed.

[Dark Helmet]

Originally Posted by Doofy

Don't bring me into your sordid little thread or I'll slap your lardy gay ass into next week.
.

Can you slap him back to before he came out as he is making respectable gays look bad.

[Salty]

Originally Posted by Doofy

Strange that MacNStein (a theology professor, no less) comes to the same conclusion about your chosen texts that I do. Could it be that we've both researched the text you're on about in an objective manner, rather than the subjective manner you use to research your stuff?

Uhh, I'd hardly say you two agreed. MacNStein said that he'd heard the same arguments I was dealing with and hadn't agreed with them. He then went on to say that he simply disagreed with Paul and felt that was OK, but understood my stance that ultimately I had to agree with the entire biblical text.
You on the other hand paraded around like an ignorant ****, throwing out absolute statements without any backing, and without any credibility. Quite frankly you're trying to make yourself seem on the same level as him simply because he didn't agree with me. And that's simply not the case. He's intelligent, well read, has a good grasp of a lot of things. You on the other hand, in this discussion are little more than a joke that simply won't die.

[Salty]

Originally Posted by Dark Helmet

Can you slap him back to before he came out as he is making respectable gays look bad.

After going to the pride parade in Winnipeg I imagine you have far more people making respectable gays look bad than me.

[mydog8mymac]

I think the important thing to focus on here is Barney's p***s.

[Doofy]

Originally Posted by Salty

Uhh, I'd hardly say you two agreed. MacNStein said that he'd heard the same arguments I was dealing with and hadn't agreed with them.

Nope, MacNStein said you were wrong:

http://forums.macnn.com/89/macnn-lou...ood-parents/3/

Originally Posted by MacNStein

I don't mean this to sound harsh, but you can squint with one eye and close the other and read a scripture however you want.

The fact remains, however, you have to do this with several of them... dancing around the issue, trying to find a way of reading it that suits you. Sorry, but I've read the commentaries (ancient and contemporary), looked at the context of the surrounding passages, and it just doesn't fit. Trust me, I wanted to reconcile myself with what Paul wrote, especially given my marital status.

And then you went on to argue with him:

Originally Posted by Salty

MacNStein you know I respect you on a lot of levels. But at the same time you of all people should know that in Christianity simply having the majority disagree with you on something doesn't mean you don't go with it.

The bolded bit shows just what a pompous arsehole you are. You're telling someone with a Doctorate in Theology that he's wrong.

Originally Posted by Salty

He then went on to say that he simply disagreed with Paul and felt that was OK, but understood my stance that ultimately I had to agree with the entire biblical text.

Yes. You have to agree with the text, not make it agree with you. That's kind of the point of our little discussions.

Originally Posted by Salty

You on the other hand paraded around like an ignorant ****, throwing out absolute statements without any backing, and without any credibility.

My backing and credibility are right there in the passage you were arguing. Now, we all know that you think you're more authoritative than St. Paul but be assured, you're not.

Originally Posted by Salty

Quite frankly you're trying to make yourself seem on the same level as him simply because he didn't agree with me. And that's simply not the case. He's intelligent, well read, has a good grasp of a lot of things. You on the other hand, in this discussion are little more than a joke that simply won't die.

It's funny, you know. Mac and I agree on a lot of things. That must be because he's intelligent, well read and has a good grasp of things while I'm stupid and ignorant.

See that post from Jawbone up there? That's how real pastors post. If you ever want to be anything other than a wannabe, you'll take note. But I'm betting that what he said flies completely over your head.