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Spiritual Warfare?
By Mark D. Roberts | Friday, February 13, 2009
Yesterday I shared the distressing news that the “NCAA Disciplines Incarnate Word.” And I never knew Jesus had a team!
My commenters got me inspired to look for other headlines with a religious theme. I found a few in several minutes of web surfing:
Doesn’t speak well of St. Mel’s theology.
St. Benedict Beats Holy Trinity
For good reason, no doubt.
Saints double up on Blue Devils
As it should be, no matter the color of the devils.
Top-ranked Incarnate Word beats Lady Mules
Incarnate Word defeats the Lady Dustdevils
And tho’ this world with devils filled,
Should threaten to undo us.
We will not fear for God has willed,
His truth to triumph thro’ us:
The Prince of Darkness grim,
We tremble not for him;
His rage we can endure,
For lo, his doom is sure,
One little Word shall fell him.
(from “A Mighty Fortress is Our God”)
Not good trinitarian theology, I’m afraid. Must be some ancient heresy.
And, while we’re at it, the photo to the right is a statue that you can purchase, if you wish. Check out Catholic Shopper online.
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February 13th, 2009 at 8:16 am
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February 13th, 2009 at 8:37 am
I think it must be very difficult, even dangerous, to play football wearing a robe and sandles with no padding or helmet! The hair length and beard (as depicted on the statue) would fit right in with current NFL players.
February 13th, 2009 at 8:37 am
I think it must be very difficult, even dangerous, to play football wearing a robe and sandles with no padding or helmet! The hair length and beard (as depicted on the statue) would fit right in with current NFL players.
February 13th, 2009 at 9:39 am
Not long ago Pastor Rick Warren told his congregation at Saddleback Church that in the early days of his ministry he was the volunteer pastor for the local football team at Mission Viejo High School. Their team name then was the Diablos. So he was, in fact, team pastor of the Devils.
February 13th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
You’d think the Jesus statue would have Notre Dame colors….
February 16th, 2009 at 8:16 am
Mark, thanks for the hilarious post.
My favorite is “St. Joseph Beats St. Anne.” It’s the mother-in-law joke thing…