Eurotrash believe in Jesus without knowing it.

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Hi Friends, I'm finally back from Australia. The tramp steamer wasn't really enjoyable, my bullhorn was dumped in the ocean before I could say "Listen up Fr...", and I ended up in a fight with a drunken sailor, causing me to stay in the sick bay for most of the trip. (he said Hi! to Lillith BTW, what was that all about? )

Anyway, I was back in my fictional country just in time for the Day of the Giants.

GOUYASSE VESPERS & PROCESSION OF THE GIANTS (FAIR) - DUCASSE OF ATH

© Alex Kouprianoff

This remarkable event takes place every 4th weekend of August. It dates back to the fifteenth century and presents the Giants of Ath to the public. One of these giants is no other than the renowned Gouyasse, (Goliath), King of the Festival. After having taken his pretty fiancée to the altar of St Julien's Church to get married, he fights the tiny David in the afternoon. After the battle, it is time for the tasting of the traditional "mastelles" tart - also known as "Gouyasse" (macaroon tart). The following day the spectacular traditional cortège will take place. A magnificent parade featuring the giants of the town in the company of floats and a multitude of different groups. A real crowd puller.

Now this may look like a heathen pagan fest, but notice that it's all rooted in our precious Bible. OK, they do a lot of unspeakable things (you can't believe how many tarts go round on a single day, although I avoided the "tasting" ), and the giants scared me ever so slightly. But yes, even in this far corner of the world, this seemingly Godforsaken place, these savage Frenchie people believe and celebrate Jesus without knowing it. GLORY!!!!

[Ezekiel Bathfire]

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Sorry to hear about the incident with the sailor – these sea-going types are filled with superstition –albatrosses (delicious but stringy) setting out on Fridays, whistling on ship, etc. etc. etc. I wouldn’t be surprised if there was something about bull-horns – it certainly can’t have been the content of your proposed sermon!

I was interested greatly by the Giants. I bet that because Belgland is so flat and small, they could see all of it! Please post recipe for Gouyasse (unless it involves mayonnaise.)


As you point out, I think God must be pleased with tricking the Frogs into learning the Bible - any step towards Him for their hairy-armpitted women, and drunken, deceitful, garlic smelling men must be a blessing.

[eliot mayfield]

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The simple czech people also have a tradition they don't know is Christian!

http://www.radio.cz/en/article/103651/limit

Although that idiot Brit writer didn't get it.

[Rev. M. Rodimer]

Re: Eurotrash believe in Jesus without knowing it.

The simple czech people also have a tradition they don't know is Christian!

http://www.radio.cz/en/article/103651/limit

Although that idiot Brit writer didn't get it.

Did you spot this, Brother Eliot?

http://www.radio.cz/en/news/103627#3

Man evidently burns himself to death at witch-burning celebration

A 27-year-old man died after apparently setting himself on fire at a traditional čarodějnice (witch-burning) celebration in the village of Vesce in south Moravia. Revellers spotted the man on fire near the bonfire at the centre of the celebration, and attempted to douse the flames. However, he died on the scene of third degree burns. Police said the man’s clothes smelled of petrol and that it appeared to be a case of suicide.

Yes, of course. Suicide.

Nobody mentions the fact that he was, in fact, a witch . . .

[eliot mayfield]

Re: Eurotrash believe in Jesus without knowing it.

Did you spot this, Brother Eliot?

http://www.radio.cz/en/news/103627#3

Yes, of course. Suicide.

Nobody mentions the fact that he was, in fact, a witch . . .

I was nowhere near that village!

[Wide-Open]

Re: Eurotrash believe in Jesus without knowing it.

I wouldn’t be surprised if there was something about bull-horns – it certainly can’t have been the content of your proposed sermon!

That must be it! Thank you Brother Bathfire, I appreciate the compliment.

I was interested greatly by the Giants. I bet that because Belgland is so flat and small, they could see all of it! Please post recipe for Gouyasse (unless it involves mayonnaise.)

It involves mayonnaise. Every recipe here involves mayonnaise. Apple pie? Mayo. Mousse au chocolat? Mayo. Crème Brûlée? More mayo. (sorry for those almost satanic signs, but that's how they write it.

Mayonnaise has been proven to stunt growth, that's probably why they are obsessed with giants.

I was nowhere near that village!

Of course not Brother. We are commanded to obey secular law. Well spotted though Rev. Rodimer. Perhaps our Lord Jesus told him to do it to save us the bother. He does work in mysterious ways.