Survey today: Should Stores Like Walgreens Be Open On Christmas.....
errrr huh? I think they can decide their own hours...correct? This is still America..whats the point of this poll!!???
http://cfc.ktul.com/processpoll.cfm?i=2268&showresults=1
Oh, it's the station just trying to stir up some of that "War on Christmas" horsesh*t, a controversy that jumped the shark years ago.
Nevermind that a portion of the public might *need* some prescription drugs on the holiday.
If a business wants to be open Christmas Day that is up to them. What's next gas stations, the local QT store, truck stops. BTW I heard Flying J Truck stops went belly up. There is a big Flying J in Tulsa at 129th and Admerial and they were having a hard time getting fuel.
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Originally posted by sauerkraut
If a business wants to be open Christmas Day that is up to them. What's next gas stations, the local QT store, truck stops. BTW I heard Flying J Truck stops went belly up. There is a big Flying J in Tulsa at 129th and Admerial and they were having a hard time getting fuel.
Flying J (//%22http://www.centralpennbusiness.com/industry_article.asp?cID=7&aID=61505127.4376032.907036.962257.4180196.399%22) filed Capter 11 to reorg.
My bible (the first part of it) tells me that people should not drive, cook, help others, or in other ways work on the high holy days. The second part of my book talks a lot about Jesus. While his birthday was not celebrated as a high holy day while he was alive, or even mentioned aside from his really real birth day, later generations decided to make it a high holy day.
Ergo, no one should work on Christmas, it's in the Bible (kinda).
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Originally posted by cannon_fodder
My bible (the first part of it) tells me that people should not drive, cook, help others, or in other ways work on the high holy days.
I want to see the section of the bible that says you shouldn't "drive". I would be impressed of the prediction of the automobile.
My wife tried that "can't cook on a holy day", but all she ever does is microwave stuff anyway.
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Originally posted by RecycleMichael
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Originally posted by cannon_fodder
My bible (the first part of it) tells me that people should not drive, cook, help others, or in other ways work on the high holy days.
I want to see the section of the bible that says you shouldn't "drive". I would be impressed of the prediction of the automobile.
My wife tried that "can't cook on a holy day", but all she ever does is microwave stuff anyway.
If I can't drive on a holy day, how do I get to church?
I'm glad WalGreens was open. I needed chips!
I'll assume you are being in jest... but the reasoning is:
God told us to remember the Sabbath. On the 7th day he rested. Our work is not as important as his, so clearly we should not work either. In addition, Jews were slaves in Egypt who worked 7 days a week - not working on the 7th day is supposed to be a reminder that they are free.
To be precise, "work" is not forbidden by the bible but "melachah" is. A word best translated as "work" but having a specific connotation. It has since been extrapolated by various holy men. Specifically, Jews observing Shabbat must not engage in:
1. Sowing
2. Plowing (there's a joke here)
3. Reaping
4. Binding sheaves
5. Threshing
6. Winnowing
7. Selecting
8. Grinding
9. Sifting
10. Kneading
11. Baking
12. Shearing wool
13. Washing wool
14. Beating wool
15. Dyeing wool
16. Spinning
17. Weaving
18. Making two loops
19. Weaving two threads
20. Separating two threads
21. Tying
22. Untying
23. Sewing two stitches
24. Tearing
25. Trapping
26. Slaughtering
27. Flaying
28. Salting meat
29. Curing hide
30. Scraping hide
31. Cutting hide up
32. Writing two letters
33. Erasing two letters
34. Building
35. Tearing a building down
36. Extinguishing a fire
37. Kindling a fire
38. Hitting with a hammer
39. Taking an object from the private domain to the public, or transporting an object in the public domain.
#39 pertaining to driving whilst not predicting the automobile (or did it...). [;)]
The fun being most of that isn't actually IN the bible, it was kinda-sorta added later. Like Christmas. Hence, Walgreens should be closed.
Quod erat demonstrandum.
Man, am I in trouble. I did most of those things on Sunday.
Especially sowing. I have sowed enough wild oats to qualify for a farm loan.
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Originally posted by cannon_fodder
I'll assume you are being in jest... but the reasoning is:
God told us to remember the Sabbath. On the 7th day he rested. Our work is not as important as his, so clearly we should not work either. In addition, Jews were slaves in Egypt who worked 7 days a week - not working on the 7th day is supposed to be a reminder that they are free.
So maybe Walgreens should be closed on Saturdays. Christmas should be a non-issue.
But Red Arrow, God changed his mind on most of that stuff in the New Testament. So as a Christian nation we don't have to follow the laws in the Old Testament that we don't want to. But Jesus was born (it's in the new part) and we have to celebrate his birth (it was added later).
Close Walgreen for Christmas, or the terrorists have won.
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Originally posted by cannon_fodder
27. Flaying
28. Salting meat
Is this "watching that chef guy" on TV?
What is it with religion and food? Some want me to eat fish on one day, never pork for others, and I don't think I could worship with the sacred cow folk for long. Ramadan means no food until sunset...but I thought breakfast was the most important meal of the day.
Salt meat? That seems extra picky. Pepper OK?
My mind is filled with faith, but it is in the body of an athiest.
Okay...everyone...the topic wasn't about the bible..it was about channel 8 and asking this poll question..try to not be so ADD...
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Originally posted by cannon_fodder
But Red Arrow, God changed his mind on most of that stuff in the New Testament. So as a Christian nation we don't have to follow the laws in the Old Testament that we don't want to. But Jesus was born (it's in the new part) and we have to celebrate his birth (it was added later).
Close Walgreen for Christmas, or the terrorists have won.
Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. Funny how all those who want to use the Big Ten pare it down for convenience's sake to ignore the Sabbat. Personally I avoid shopping on Sunday, murdering too often, lying frequently, coveting on a regular basis . . . y'know, all things in moderation.
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Originally posted by zstyles
Okay...everyone...the topic wasn't about the bible..it was about channel 8 and asking this poll question..try to not be so ADD...
I only wish I could...
You started a thread for making fun of puff topic covered by a TV station during the holidays. What is wrong with doing a poll asking people's opinions on something trivial?
It was interesting enough to catch your attention. When I saw the news story, it reminded me that they were open so it was good advertising...maybe that was the real intent...
Why would this poll be any different than asking people about sports or are they driving to grandma's house?
Back to the bible conversation...I am actually learning and now have a list of 39 things I may use as New Year's resolutions.
All things in moderation. Including moderation. So I plan on getting hammered tomorrow night in order to accomplish the goal of moderation.
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Originally posted by cannon_fodder
I'll assume you are being in jest... but the reasoning is:
God told us to remember the Sabbath. On the 7th day he rested. Our work is not as important as his, so clearly we should not work either. In addition, Jews were slaves in Egypt who worked 7 days a week - not working on the 7th day is supposed to be a reminder that they are free.
To be precise, "work" is not forbidden by the bible but "melachah" is. A word best translated as "work" but having a specific connotation. It has since been extrapolated by various holy men. Specifically, Jews observing Shabbat must not engage in:
1. Sowing
2. Plowing (there's a joke here)
3. Reaping
4. Binding sheaves
5. Threshing
6. Winnowing
7. Selecting
8. Grinding
9. Sifting
10. Kneading
11. Baking
12. Shearing wool
13. Washing wool
14. Beating wool
15. Dyeing wool
16. Spinning
17. Weaving
18. Making two loops
19. Weaving two threads
20. Separating two threads
21. Tying
22. Untying
23. Sewing two stitches
24. Tearing
25. Trapping
26. Slaughtering
27. Flaying
28. Salting meat
29. Curing hide
30. Scraping hide
31. Cutting hide up
32. Writing two letters
33. Erasing two letters
34. Building
35. Tearing a building down
36. Extinguishing a fire
37. Kindling a fire
38. Hitting with a hammer
39. Taking an object from the private domain to the public, or transporting an object in the public domain.
#39 pertaining to driving whilst not predicting the automobile (or did it...). [;)]
The fun being most of that isn't actually IN the bible, it was kinda-sorta added later. Like Christmas. Hence, Walgreens should be closed.
Quod erat demonstrandum.
I have always thought that strict adherence to the 39 rules results in some fairly odd traditions. For example, since electricity is like fire, you cannot "create it", though you can use it. If your lights are on a timer, that's fine, so long as you don't turn the light on. You can put your food on a warming tray, but you cannot cook it. There are "kosher" hotels in Israel that have elevators that stop on every floor on Saturdays so you don't have to push a button. I really never understood that. God doesn't mind you riding on an elevator, so long as you don't push a button??? What doesn't God have against buttons?
I think we should all observe one day a week where we aren't consumed with consuming things (not that it should be imposed on private businesses, though). But my kids think that's sacrilege.
We have church for only about five more Sundays (Our Lady of the NFL). Our 32 cathedrals are the biggest in the world, some seating as many as 80,000 people.
Our choir uses pom-poms and our congregation prays for touchdowns and opposing team fumbles.
One of our teams has already been named Saints.
I'm a member of the Church of Home Depot. I take my daughter every Sunday. My wife feels that I tithe too much, and I always have to remind her of the verses:
Vila 12:13-15
13 And the profit Bob Vila Said unto the people. Thy drill is comfortable to hold and features a 1/2 in. single-sleeve keyless chuck and a Mag Tray™ magnetic holder for screws and bits. Thy circular saw has a 5-1/2 in. carbide-tipped blade. The 0-3,000 spm reciprocating saw ensures accurate starts and smooth cutting to produce holy results. Each piece is handheld for versatile use in limited spaces. Thy included tool bag makes storage and transport to the jobsite hassle-free.
14 If Thou art worthy, thou shalt receive a single Ryobi One+ Tool by retailer's mail-in rebate. May not be combined with any other offer.
15 If thou lookist to upgrade to a serious combo kit thow can call off thy search. The new RYOBI® 18V Lithium-ion AutoShift™ Drill is the blessed of a four-piece combo kit ideal for the holy DIYer.
AMEN
I Don't Roll on Shabbas
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Originally posted by Gaspar
I'm a member of the Church of Home Depot. I take my daughter every Sunday. My wife feels that I tithe too much, and I always have to remind her of the verses:
Vila 12:13-15
13 And the profit Bob Vila Said unto the people. Thy drill is comfortable to hold and features a 1/2 in. single-sleeve keyless chuck and a Mag Tray™ magnetic holder for screws and bits. Thy circular saw has a 5-1/2 in. carbide-tipped blade. The 0-3,000 spm reciprocating saw ensures accurate starts and smooth cutting to produce holy results. Each piece is handheld for versatile use in limited spaces. Thy included tool bag makes storage and transport to the jobsite hassle-free.
14 If Thou art worthy, thou shalt receive a single Ryobi One+ Tool by retailer's mail-in rebate. May not be combined with any other offer.
15 If thou lookist to upgrade to a serious combo kit thow can call off thy search. The new RYOBI® 18V Lithium-ion AutoShift™ Drill is the blessed of a four-piece combo kit ideal for the holy DIYer.
AMEN
We don't agree on much Gas, but on this we will agree.
That was friggin' classic hilarity.
Good stuff.
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Originally posted by zstyles
Survey today: Should Stores Like Walgreens Be Open On Christmas.....
errrr huh? I think they can decide their own hours...correct? This is still America..whats the point of this poll!!???
http://cfc.ktul.com/processpoll.cfm?i=2268&showresults=1
Flash polls are one of the most useless features on KTUL's (or any other news organization's) Web site. My blood pressure immediately goes off the scale every time a news anchor asks the (usually inane) question of the day.
Who gives a [insert colorful word of your choice here] what anybody thinks when a question can be answered simply by clicking a button or selecting from 3 or 4 set responses?
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Originally posted by Sardonicus Rex
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Originally posted by zstyles
Survey today: Should Stores Like Walgreens Be Open On Christmas.....
errrr huh? I think they can decide their own hours...correct? This is still America..whats the point of this poll!!???
http://cfc.ktul.com/processpoll.cfm?i=2268&showresults=1
Flash polls are one of the most useless features on KTUL's (or any other news organization's) Web site. My blood pressure immediately goes off the scale every time a news anchor asks the (usually inane) question of the day.
Who gives a [insert colorful word of your choice here] what anybody thinks when a question can be answered simply by clicking a button or selecting from 3 or 4 set responses?
I think the flash polls should at least be more truthful: "what do people who have no life & nothing better to do with their time than to participate in flash polls think of this topic?"
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Originally posted by pmcalk
I think the flash polls should at least be more truthful: "what do people who have no life & nothing better to do with their time than to participate in flash polls think of this topic?"
I never participate in those polls just so I can say I have a life and something better to do. (Some may disagree.)
Oh, wait a minute. What are we doing here?
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Originally posted by zstyles
Okay...everyone...try to not be so ADD...
Putin won that 'pectoral' poll on Drudge. I want better pecs. I think Madoff is a criminal against humanity. Can we have him executed on a Sunday?
why do you try to make others believe as you do ?? isnt this a country where you are free to believe as you want or have i missed a change in the constitution.