[Nico de Vries]

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Jesus wants to be with you. You just have to invite him over.

He is most welcome, my door is always open.

Apparently, food will never be a problem for you as long as you like pasta.

[James Hutchins]

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It is a very good thing to dedicate your life to something you believe in. But one also has to eat so a little money will always be needed. I think it works the same for Bobby Henderson.

Apparently, food will never be a problem for you as long as you like pasta. You Italian, Nick?

I have been wondering about this. Why KJV1611 instead of the original scripture? English didn't even exist yet when Jesus was alive.

Nick, please, when talking about the KJV, please use scripture or it did not happen. My Bible is in English, and that is good enough for me.

[GOD=life]

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I have nothing against Jesus.

But you are not with Jesus. Thus, by Biblical definition, you are against him. But fear not, Jesus wants to be with you. You just have to invite him over.

[Nico de Vries]

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What am I to think other than you must hate Jesus.

I have nothing to say about what you think. I do have a say in what I myself think though and I think Jesus was a nice guy. Not someone to hate.

Nico, None of the Pastors make a single penny from Landover. Other than building maintenance personnel and the like, no one gets paid a salary. All of the senior management does this out of their love for God and for you.

It is a very good thing to dedicate your life to something you believe in. But one also has to eat so a little money will always be needed. I think it works the same for Bobby Henderson.

Matthew 12:30 He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.

I have nothing against Jesus.

Nico, you've mentioned several times that the flying spaghetti monster is somehow metaphorical for something, deity perhaps. But in the open letter that began the whole thinly veiled attempt at suppressing Christian voices, there is no mention whatsoever of the use of metaphors.

You are right in that it started that way. However after that start it has grown beyond that a lot.

In fact, the letter clearly illustrates the actual belief that a tangle of spaghetti with meatballs is indeed at the helm of the universe and is the vital life force.

I think you should see that part as a joke. An essential part of Pastafarianism is believing God has a great sense of humor.

Nor is there any mention anywhere within the entire website that even suggests the use of metaphors.

You are wrong there. E.g. this link: http://www.venganza.org/about/the-cause/ clearly says: "many Pastafarians don’t believe in the existence of the Flying Spaghetti Monster". I am one of those Pastafarians who doesn't believe in the actual existence of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. As I mentioned before I think the FMS should be seen as a metaphor. A metaphor for God having a sense of humor.

So what was your objective in visiting God's favorite forum anyway? Did you think that bringing the tired old "Pastafarianism" stance here would introduce us to a new concept we haven't already seen and addressed, ad nauseum?

As is clear from your posting there are a lot of misunderstandings about Pastafarians. So I picked up on Pastor Billy-Reuben his invitation to use this forum for Interfaith Dialog.

Seriously, Nico, grow up, buy a Bible (KJV1611), actually read it (instead of just using it as a coaster), and then tell us how much better it is to espouse macaroni worship than to glorify Jesus Christ who died (temporarily) for our sins.

I have been wondering about this. Why KJV1611 instead of the original scripture? English didn't even exist yet when Jesus was alive.

[Paul Jeffery]

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Nico, you've mentioned several times that the flying spaghetti monster is somehow metaphorical for something, deity perhaps. But in the open letter that began the whole thinly veiled attempt at suppressing Christian voices, there is no mention whatsoever of the use of metaphors. In fact, the letter clearly illustrates the actual belief that a tangle of spaghetti with meatballs is indeed at the helm of the universe and is the vital life force. Nor is there any mention anywhere within the entire website that even suggests the use of metaphors. If, as you say, you truly are a Pastafarian, then you do indeed hold all forms of pasta in the highest possible esteem and are, at least in my estimation, utterly bereft of any common sense whatsoever.

So what was your objective in visiting God's favorite forum anyway? Did you think that bringing the tired old "Pastafarianism" stance here would introduce us to a new concept we haven't already seen and addressed, ad nauseum?

Seriously, Nico, grow up, buy a Bible (KJV1611), actually read it (instead of just using it as a coaster), and then tell us how much better it is to espouse macaroni worship than to glorify Jesus Christ who died (temporarily) for our sins.

[GOD=life]

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Since I am Pastafarian and I do not hate Jesus I know that you are wrong about that. I am however interested in learning why you think all Pastafarians hate Jesus, especially since tolerance toward other religions is an essential part of Pastafarianism.

Matthew 12:30 He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.

[James Hutchins]

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What is wrong with making money? Most people have to make money to pay for food and a house and things like that. If you are against making money, I am curious as to how you pay your bills if I might ask.

Nico, None of the Pastors make a single penny from Landover. Other than building maintenance personnel and the like, no one gets paid a salary. All of the senior management does this out of their love for God and for you. I recall on day, driving to get a hamburger, I saw a Pastors car sitting on the shoulder. I stopped of course, to find out if I could help. Well, he had a flat did not have a spare, in fact the car was so small, there was no room for a spare. I offered to take his wheel to get the tire fixed, but the car had no jack. In fact, because of his financial situation, he had to have such an obscure car that Ralph's Tire Emporium over on Alabaster Angel Lane in downtown Freehold did not carry it. I offered to drive him in my truck but he refused to accept my offering. He said he was going to wait for the Church office to send someone to help him. Sure enough, the next day, I saw him driving along in his little car with (I thing) his niece.
So you see Nico, God provides for the good Godly people of Landover. The church does provide the occasional meal, and meager lodging for those in need. But after the core expenses are paid, the bulk of the left over funds are used in outreach programs to bring folks like you closer to God.
But the last thought I want to leave you with is the discussion of money is always a shameful thing better left to the joos.

[James Dewitt]

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The purpose of my visit is in my first posting: "I noticed Pastor Billy-Reuben mentioning this forum can be used for Interfaith Dialog. As a proud follower of Pastafarianism and am interested in learning more about your religion and teaching those interested more about my religion."

By the way, I do not hate Jesus. I am not sure why you think I would hate Jesus.

Surely Nic, even you are not that slow to understand. WE Glorify Jesus, you sir have not done so. What am I to think other than you must hate Jesus.

We all know of your cult, we know the reason of its so called creation. Only a simpleton would rest his beliefs in the Flying Spaghetti Monster!

I say again REPENT sinner before it is too late!

[peterjohansson]

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If you don't serve Jesus Christ our Lord and savior through the way of the KJV Bible, there is nothing left to debate son. Your hatred satanic posts are not wanted here, stop mocking and trashing this glorious forums. Please the Lord or be asspounded for eternity by Lucifer himself.

3:8 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.

God made this very clear. Praise the Holy Lord, Amen.

[Nico de Vries]

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Pastafarians, by definition, hate Jesus.

Since I am Pastafarian and I do not hate Jesus I know that you are wrong about that. I am however interested in learning why you think all Pastafarians hate Jesus, especially since tolerance toward other religions is an essential part of Pastafarianism.

[Nobar King]

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Pastafarians, by definition, hate Jesus.

[Nico de Vries]

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We the members of Landover Baptist Church Glorify Jesus. We love our Savior. You sir show zero respect of Jesus, you hate him. If you loved Jesus you to would honor,respect and Glorify him. Have I some how misled you on why we are here? Have any of our members visited your web site and spewed blasphemy? Again I ask what is the purpose of your visit. Is it to mock God. Repent sinner!

The purpose of my visit is in my first posting: "I noticed Pastor Billy-Reuben mentioning this forum can be used for Interfaith Dialog. As a proud follower of Pastafarianism and am interested in learning more about your religion and teaching those interested more about my religion."

By the way, I do not hate Jesus. I am not sure why you think I would hate Jesus.

[James Dewitt]

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We the members of Landover Baptist Church Glorify Jesus. We love our Savior. You sir show zero respect of Jesus, you hate him. If you loved Jesus you to would honor,respect and Glorify him. Have I some how misled you on why we are here? Have any of our members visited your web site and spewed blasphemy? Again I ask what is the purpose of your visit. Is it to mock God. Repent sinner!

[Nico de Vries]

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143:12 And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict my soul: for I am thy servant.
3:2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth

It this the answer to my question to you as to why you think I am filled with hate? I am not aware of being filled with hate and to be honest I now still do not understand why you think I am filled with hate.

He knows not of Jesus, for he worships a false God. One day he will KNOW Jesus, he will be very sorry for his evil ways. When his time comes and he bows before the feet of Jesus, he will indeed wish he had followed the words we speak. Shout Glory, Praise Jesus for he is my Savior!

I do hope you are wrong about that since Hell doesn't really sound like a fun place.

So you are a True Pastafarian then?

Yes.

It must be annoying to have so much false Pastafarian information out there.

Yes that can be annoying.

That is a scenario a True Christian can certainly recognize...

Yes I noticed that.

[peterjohansson]

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143:12 And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict my soul: for I am thy servant.

3:2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.