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Bob Klase · 27th August 2007, 04:36 PM

http://edition.cnn.com/2007/US/law/0...ef=mpstoryview

Michael Vick takes 'full full responsibility for his actions' and adds, "Through this situation I've found Jesus,".

I thought the accepted procedure for convicted felons was that you went to prison first, then you found Jesus in jail.

Lisa Simpson · 27th August 2007, 04:45 PM

He's a high achiever.

I wish he would have said "Dog is my co-pilot". That would have been funny.

Complexity · 27th August 2007, 04:47 PM

What a contemptible pile. Playing the jeebus card just makes it worse.

dudalb · 27th August 2007, 04:53 PM

I guess Vick is covering all the bases: Playing both the Jesus and the Race Cards.

timhau · 27th August 2007, 09:55 PM

So... where was Jesus?

boloboffin · 27th August 2007, 10:49 PM

Jesus was the pit bull that got out of its cage before Vick could electrocute it.

Bethany · 28th August 2007, 05:04 AM

It makes you wonder why this is such an acceptable way of showing remorse. In public perception it seems like there is this unbreakable link between God and moral behavior--you just can't be moral without God, and if you do something immoral, you have to blabber on about God in order to show that you've had a change of heart. People don't change without God, apparently.

HarryKeogh · 28th August 2007, 05:12 AM

Now if Michael Vick stole the line I saw on a t-shirt the other day and said "I found Jesus. He was under the bed the whole time!" I would have laughed and said "he's too funny to be in prison. Suit him up for the game and let's forgive him."

timhau · 28th August 2007, 05:20 AM

Originally Posted by Bethany

It makes you wonder why this is such an acceptable way of showing remorse. In public perception it seems like there is this unbreakable link between God and moral behavior--you just can't be moral without God, and if you do something immoral, you have to blabber on about God in order to show that you've had a change of heart. People don't change without God, apparently.

True. And the funny thing is that apparently this god entity will forgive anything, all you have to do is ask. If you're an atheist who help the nice old lady next door in her daily chores, that counts for nothing, but if the thug who broke into her place to kill her and rape her cat finds Jesus and repents, he goes to heaven.

Flo · 28th August 2007, 05:21 AM

Originally Posted by Bethany

It makes you wonder why this is such an acceptable way of showing remorse. In public perception it seems like there is this unbreakable link between God and moral behavior--you just can't be moral without God, and if you do something immoral, you have to blabber on about God in order to show that you've had a change of heart. People don't change without God, apparently.

That's exactly what the bible/koran/whatever-holy-book thumpers want everybody to believe ... makes you wonder what's wrong with all those people who profess no religion but nevertheless don't indulge in unlawful/immoral conducts

Sinisterdan · 28th August 2007, 06:22 AM

Religion, particularly in the face of adversity, gives you a moral boost that you have not earned and from which you will not benefit.

If you'll recall, Ted Haggard found Jeebus even more after he got caught doing meth with a male prostitute.

Bikewer · 28th August 2007, 07:02 AM

I wonder....If you were to sneak into the office of a PR firm, and dig around through the drawers, would you find a little book of "Ten Things To Tell Your Client To Do When Caught"....Where would "finding the Lord" fall on the list?

Sinisterdan · 28th August 2007, 07:07 AM

Wouldn't surprise me a bit -- it sounds awfully good as the first step on the road to reform.

MWare · 28th August 2007, 07:10 AM

Originally Posted by timhau

So... where was Jesus?

This week?

http://www.jesusoftheweek.com/

timhau · 28th August 2007, 07:13 AM

Originally Posted by Bikewer

I wonder....If you were to sneak into the office of a PR firm, and dig around through the drawers, would you find a little book of "Ten Things To Tell Your Client To Do When Caught"....Where would "finding the Lord" fall on the list?

Probably #2, just after the big #1 smash hit "No, I didn't!" (best practiced alongside this inspirational video).

Darth Rotor · 28th August 2007, 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by Bob Klase

http://edition.cnn.com/2007/US/law/0...ef=mpstoryview

Michael Vick takes 'full full responsibility for his actions' and adds, "Through this situation I've found Jesus,".

I thought the accepted procedure for convicted felons was that you went to prison first, then you found Jesus in jail.

Did you also notice that he got a hair cut?

DR

E.J.Armstrong · 28th August 2007, 02:22 PM

As Jesus keeps gets lost so easily could someone not lend him a GPS?

Number Six · 28th August 2007, 02:45 PM

Vick found Jesus. He found Jesus wide open in the corner of the endzone...and then overthrew him by ten feet.

EvilSmurf · 28th August 2007, 03:29 PM

Originally Posted by Number Six

Vick found Jesus. He found Jesus wide open in the corner of the endzone...and then overthrew him by ten feet.

How do I nominate someone for the Pith award, this post most certainly deserves it.

korenyx · 28th August 2007, 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by Bob Klase

http://edition.cnn.com/2007/US/law/0...ef=mpstoryview

Michael Vick takes 'full full responsibility for his actions' and adds, "Through this situation I've found Jesus,".

I thought the accepted procedure for convicted felons was that you went to prison first, then you found Jesus in jail.

No, no, Jesus lives at the county jail. My brother used to be an ADA and he said that's where everybody finds Him.

Kore

Bob Klase · 29th August 2007, 07:40 AM

Originally Posted by korenyx

No, no, Jesus lives at the county jail. My brother used to be an ADA and he said that's where everybody finds Him.

If he's escaped things could get ugly.

27th August 2007, 04:47 PM	#3
Complexity The Woo Whisperer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 9,263	What a contemptible pile. Playing the jeebus card just makes it worse.
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28th August 2007, 05:21 AM	#10
Flo Master Poster Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Massongy, France Posts: 2,830	Originally Posted by Bethany It makes you wonder why this is such an acceptable way of showing remorse. In public perception it seems like there is this unbreakable link between God and moral behavior--you just can't be moral without God, and if you do something immoral, you have to blabber on about God in order to show that you've had a change of heart. People don't change without God, apparently. That's exactly what the bible/koran/whatever-holy-book thumpers want everybody to believe ... makes you wonder what's wrong with all those people who profess no religion but nevertheless don't indulge in unlawful/immoral conducts
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28th August 2007, 07:10 AM	#14
MWare Muse Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 666	Originally Posted by timhau So... where was Jesus? This week? http://www.jesusoftheweek.com/
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28th August 2007, 01:34 PM	#16
Darth Rotor Salted Sith Cynic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rat cheer Posts: 34,379	Originally Posted by Bob Klase http://edition.cnn.com/2007/US/law/0...ef=mpstoryview Michael Vick takes 'full full responsibility for his actions' and adds, "Through this situation I've found Jesus,". I thought the accepted procedure for convicted felons was that you went to prison first, then you found Jesus in jail. Did you also notice that he got a hair cut? DR
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28th August 2007, 02:22 PM	#17
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27th August 2007, 04:36 PM	#1
Bob Klase Master Poster Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 2,833	New Record for finding Jesus? http://edition.cnn.com/2007/US/law/0...ef=mpstoryview Michael Vick takes 'full full responsibility for his actions' and adds, "Through this situation I've found Jesus,". I thought the accepted procedure for convicted felons was that you went to prison first, then you found Jesus in jail.

27th August 2007, 04:45 PM	#2
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27th August 2007, 04:53 PM	#4
dudalb Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 23,023	I guess Vick is covering all the bases: Playing both the Jesus and the Race Cards.

27th August 2007, 09:55 PM	#5
timhau NWO Litter Technician Join Date: May 2004 Location: East of Sweeden Posts: 9,755	So... where was Jesus?

27th August 2007, 10:49 PM	#6
boloboffin Guest Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 5,001	Jesus was the pit bull that got out of its cage before Vick could electrocute it.

28th August 2007, 05:04 AM	#7
Bethany Student Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland Posts: 35	It makes you wonder why this is such an acceptable way of showing remorse. In public perception it seems like there is this unbreakable link between God and moral behavior--you just can't be moral without God, and if you do something immoral, you have to blabber on about God in order to show that you've had a change of heart. People don't change without God, apparently.

28th August 2007, 05:12 AM	#8
HarryKeogh Catholic School Survivor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 11,342	Now if Michael Vick stole the line I saw on a t-shirt the other day and said "I found Jesus. He was under the bed the whole time!" I would have laughed and said "he's too funny to be in prison. Suit him up for the game and let's forgive him."

28th August 2007, 05:20 AM	#9
timhau NWO Litter Technician Join Date: May 2004 Location: East of Sweeden Posts: 9,755	Originally Posted by Bethany It makes you wonder why this is such an acceptable way of showing remorse. In public perception it seems like there is this unbreakable link between God and moral behavior--you just can't be moral without God, and if you do something immoral, you have to blabber on about God in order to show that you've had a change of heart. People don't change without God, apparently. True. And the funny thing is that apparently this god entity will forgive anything, all you have to do is ask. If you're an atheist who help the nice old lady next door in her daily chores, that counts for nothing, but if the thug who broke into her place to kill her and rape her cat finds Jesus and repents, he goes to heaven.

28th August 2007, 06:22 AM	#11
Sinisterdan Scholar Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 52	Religion, particularly in the face of adversity, gives you a moral boost that you have not earned and from which you will not benefit. If you'll recall, Ted Haggard found Jeebus even more after he got caught doing meth with a male prostitute.

28th August 2007, 07:02 AM	#12
Bikewer Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St. Louis, Mo. Posts: 9,617	I wonder....If you were to sneak into the office of a PR firm, and dig around through the drawers, would you find a little book of "Ten Things To Tell Your Client To Do When Caught"....Where would "finding the Lord" fall on the list?

28th August 2007, 07:07 AM	#13
Sinisterdan Scholar Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 52	Wouldn't surprise me a bit -- it sounds awfully good as the first step on the road to reform.

28th August 2007, 07:13 AM	#15
timhau NWO Litter Technician Join Date: May 2004 Location: East of Sweeden Posts: 9,755	Originally Posted by Bikewer I wonder....If you were to sneak into the office of a PR firm, and dig around through the drawers, would you find a little book of "Ten Things To Tell Your Client To Do When Caught"....Where would "finding the Lord" fall on the list? Probably #2, just after the big #1 smash hit "No, I didn't!" (best practiced alongside this inspirational video).

28th August 2007, 02:45 PM	#18
Number Six JREF Kid Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,017	Vick found Jesus. He found Jesus wide open in the corner of the endzone...and then overthrew him by ten feet.
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28th August 2007, 03:29 PM	#19
EvilSmurf JREF Bowl Pool Champion Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The USA Posts: 1,552	Originally Posted by Number Six Vick found Jesus. He found Jesus wide open in the corner of the endzone...and then overthrew him by ten feet. How do I nominate someone for the Pith award, this post most certainly deserves it.
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28th August 2007, 06:05 PM	#20
korenyx Muse Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: 19th Century Kansas Posts: 831	Originally Posted by Bob Klase http://edition.cnn.com/2007/US/law/0...ef=mpstoryview Michael Vick takes 'full full responsibility for his actions' and adds, "Through this situation I've found Jesus,". I thought the accepted procedure for convicted felons was that you went to prison first, then you found Jesus in jail. No, no, Jesus lives at the county jail. My brother used to be an ADA and he said that's where everybody finds Him. Kore

29th August 2007, 07:40 AM	#21
Bob Klase Master Poster Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 2,833	Originally Posted by korenyx No, no, Jesus lives at the county jail. My brother used to be an ADA and he said that's where everybody finds Him. If he's escaped things could get ugly.