Borat Stirs Things Up and the Cardinals Apologize
Posted by: Denelle
One thing is certain. Not only has Borat managed to be number one at the box office over the weekend, brining in an estimated $26.5 million - one of the largest openings ever for a film with limited release, but it has also stirred up things here at 90&9. A mid-week cover? Be still my heart! Check out "Borat & Pentecostals: God Always Gets the Last Laugh!" and let us know what you think.
I would also like to clarify that my comments about blaspheming were not intended toward any of the unsuspecting and well meaning people who were part of the Mississippi Camp Meeting where this was filmed. Rather toward Sasha Baron Cohen, the comedian who created and portrays Borat.
However, one reader pointed out that in order to be guilty of blaspheming the Holy Ghost you must first have the Holy Ghost. I will admit that I am not a theologian, I've never looked it up, and my comments were most definitely filtered through the fact that I've hace the Holy Ghost since I was six. Prior to this I've never really considered blaspheming outside of the context of the Church. In doing some quick research on the internet it seems generally accepted that while you don't have to have the Holy Ghost to blaspheme against it, you do have to be knowledgeable of what you're doing. Basically, blaspheming in ignorance is a different (and forgivable matter) as compared to willing and knowingly committing blasphemy. I'd be more than willing to hear from someone who is a theologian that could clear this up.
Scripture clearly tells us that "God is not mocked" (Rom. 3:8) and if you look at people in the past who have mocked God (John Lennon is just one example) it becomes obvious that it is a dangerous pastime. The bottom line is that it bothers me to see someone mocking what is the most precious gift in the world. Especially when you know that receiving the Holy Ghost would be the single most wonderful thing that could ever happen to them.
"We're Sorry"
Despite the fact that I am overjoyed that the Cardinals won the World Series, I know that there are many people out there who were very disappointed. And I'll admit that even I expected the series to be a bit more of a challenge - more like the Cards/Mets match-up. After all, the Tigers had a great year and the Cardinals were only so-so.
And now it seems that the "truth" has come to light. Even the Cardinals were rooting for the Tigers.
Who would have guessed? I know I'm shocked.
Actually, this is just a parody from that home of satirical goodness, "The Onion". However, it is a very entertaining read and does manage to point out the fact that the Tigers had every opportunity to win but simply couldn't pull it together.
Check out the entire thing HERE.
One thing is certain. Not only has Borat managed to be number one at the box office over the weekend, brining in an estimated $26.5 million - one of the largest openings ever for a film with limited release, but it has also stirred up things here at 90&9. A mid-week cover? Be still my heart! Check out "Borat & Pentecostals: God Always Gets the Last Laugh!" and let us know what you think.
I would also like to clarify that my comments about blaspheming were not intended toward any of the unsuspecting and well meaning people who were part of the Mississippi Camp Meeting where this was filmed. Rather toward Sasha Baron Cohen, the comedian who created and portrays Borat.
However, one reader pointed out that in order to be guilty of blaspheming the Holy Ghost you must first have the Holy Ghost. I will admit that I am not a theologian, I've never looked it up, and my comments were most definitely filtered through the fact that I've hace the Holy Ghost since I was six. Prior to this I've never really considered blaspheming outside of the context of the Church. In doing some quick research on the internet it seems generally accepted that while you don't have to have the Holy Ghost to blaspheme against it, you do have to be knowledgeable of what you're doing. Basically, blaspheming in ignorance is a different (and forgivable matter) as compared to willing and knowingly committing blasphemy. I'd be more than willing to hear from someone who is a theologian that could clear this up.
Scripture clearly tells us that "God is not mocked" (Rom. 3:8) and if you look at people in the past who have mocked God (John Lennon is just one example) it becomes obvious that it is a dangerous pastime. The bottom line is that it bothers me to see someone mocking what is the most precious gift in the world. Especially when you know that receiving the Holy Ghost would be the single most wonderful thing that could ever happen to them.
"We're Sorry"
Despite the fact that I am overjoyed that the Cardinals won the World Series, I know that there are many people out there who were very disappointed. And I'll admit that even I expected the series to be a bit more of a challenge - more like the Cards/Mets match-up. After all, the Tigers had a great year and the Cardinals were only so-so.
And now it seems that the "truth" has come to light. Even the Cardinals were rooting for the Tigers.
According to Cardinals players, they "tried absolutely everything" in their pursuit to earn the Tigers their first world championship since 1984, including eliminating the far more dangerous New York Mets in the NLCS, entering the series completely unrested after a grueling seven-game series, starting a rookie pitcher with five career wins in Game 1 in Detroit, and postponing Game 4 due to rain in the hopes that an off day would swing the momentum back in the Tigers' favor.
Who would have guessed? I know I'm shocked.
Actually, this is just a parody from that home of satirical goodness, "The Onion". However, it is a very entertaining read and does manage to point out the fact that the Tigers had every opportunity to win but simply couldn't pull it together.
Check out the entire thing HERE.
