You know, this really pisses me off.
I can see why some people think so little of Christians, if a guy like JohnnyReb will pull a stunt like this. I'm going to assume that he was what he said he was, a 67-year old guy. It's pretty underhanded when you think about . . . . create an online persona with lots of problems, then demonstrate religion as being the solution to said problems. Here's a quick summation . . .
Polgara: You know, the guys who can do everything. The one's who say what they mean and do what they say. The one's who are in great shape because they actually do stuff. The one's who are honest, who when he gives his word he'd bankrupt himself before he broke it. The real man who wants more than anything to be a great husband and father.
I love men. But all I've met are jerks who just want to wine, dine, and recline. Or, really nice guys who are just boys inside. They are nice because they are scared to not be.
Sarah <== not a real prize either.
JohnnyReb: You don't find prime beef in the pigpen. Go to church! The only Real man is one who wants to be like Christ.
Polgara: I think I'll give JohnnyReb's advice a try.
Sarah <== might become a churchie
JohnnyReb: I would assume that Sarah would avoid the priest if she wants a husband and father for her kids. Remember Priest cannot marry. I probably do need to clarify here that when I say church I am talking about institutions with a high regard for Scripture. This would not be Catholic. Off the top of my head she shoud try Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, or Lutheran.
So, wow, Polgara is saved! I can see why people are so mistrustful of organized religion. The worst part is that Johnny probably thought he was "helping" people, when all he's doing is turning people off because of his underhanded and dishonest methods. It's not Dennilfloss-esque Internet masturbation, but it comes damn close.
I'm a Christian, and I generally try to keep out of religious threads because of how quickly they become volatile. I believe the way I do, but I'm not going to try to sway someone to my opinion. He gave us free will, and it's our choice to do with it what we will. Johnny, I hope you're reading this, because the stunt you pulled did nothing but the opposite of what you intended! Instead of getting people to open up to religion, you pissed them off with a stunt worthy of a high school freshman. Congratulations, jackass.