Lets let the cat out of the bag then...

[Nickatilynx]

OK...some people have wondered what I am up to...

So here goes.......

( beware , longish post coming)

Ages ago I had the idea of opening a church. At the time , It was tongue in cheek and nigh on blasphemous and probably illegal lol

However the thought has always been in the back of my mind (Many of you may know that in my youth I attended a religious school and attended church everyday.)

For some time now I have honestly been thinking of some way to "give back" and this feeling has been further kindled by the spate of disasters around the world.

That said , I am not a very religious man within the strict terms of many of the orgainised churches , but I do consider myself a Christian.

I have been bored with and pretty much to all intents and purposes out of the adult business for some time now.But thankfully the adult business allowed me to hone certain talents.

I have been doing a great deal of research into this mattrer and thus It is my intent to open an online christian forum , manage it and garner traffic to it and orgainse representives of various Christian orgainisations to participate in it.

I am not a minister , however I can bring the adminstrative and management structure and most importantly...traffic to it :)

Thought I should let you know :)

And yes it will earn money , hopefully a great deal because if it does it will mean a great deal of money can go toward nondenominational acts of charity and good works.

I await the mocking :)

[Anthony]

Bless you and yours.

Your brother,

Anthony

[LadyMischief]

Actually that sounds like an excellent idea. There's no reason at all why people can't take control of their own spirituality and express it in their own ways.. How the heck else do a million different religions all based on the same book with the same words in it get formed? Personally, I don't hold with Christianity, but I have a lot of respect for people who don't allow others to control or manipulate what they believe or how they worship. Mocking, far from it. A standing ovation is more like it.

[Trev]

I think it's an outstanding idea :okthumb:

[Nickatilynx]

Actually that sounds like an excellent idea. There's no reason at all why people can't take control of their own spirituality and express it in their own ways.. How the heck else do a million different religions all based on the same book with the same words in it get formed? Personally, I don't hold with Christianity, but I have a lot of respect for people who don't allow others to control or manipulate what they believe or how they worship. Mocking, far from it. A standing ovation is more like it.

Bingo LadyM!Thks.

Thks Trev and Anthony.

I already know both of you agree with the under lying philosophy and of course Trev has agreed to partner in it.

[TheEnforcer]

Whatever works for you. If it is gonna be something you enjoy doing who cares what anybody else thinks. :>))

[Nickatilynx]

Whatever works for you. If it is gonna be something you enjoy doing who cares what anybody else thinks. :>))

I thought it was worth letting my friends here know.

Didn't want "Nick is doing a church as a scam" rumour running wild.
Nor the "Nick is born again" rumour

LOL

It will earn money and it will also disperse money

[el pres]

If you're not taking the piss, then it is a very noble thing to do.

[Nickatilynx]

If you're not taking the piss, then it is a very noble thing to do.

I'm not taking the piss.

[sarettah]

it will mean a great deal of money can go toward nondenominational acts of charity and good works.

:okthumb:

And as always, remember, Charity begins at home (My home specifically) :yowsa:

[Trev]

Bingo LadyM!Thks.

Thks Trev and Anthony.

I already know both of you agree with the under lying philosophy and of course Trev has agreed to partner in it.
Proudly :)

[el pres]

I'm not taking the piss.

Well, good luck with it then. :okthumb:

[Newton]

When you told me of this venture in Vancouver, I was a tad skeptical but after getting to know you and the good works ahead, knew that it was something that you truly believed in and needed to do. I was drawn to this, as it provides a way to give back to those who are less fortunate, and in dire need of help through our respective religious beliefs, which is difficult to sometimes maintain in an adult environment. I am honoured and proud to be able to play a small part in this, to help others ..

[Trev]

When you told me of this venture in Vancouver, I was a tad skeptical but after getting to know you and the good works ahead, knew that it was something that you truly believed in and needed to do. I was drawn to this, as it provides a way to give back to those who are less fortunate, and in dire need of help through our respective religious beliefs, which is difficult to sometimes maintain in an adult environment. I am honoured and proud to be able to play a small part in this, to help others ..
:okthumb:



Now why couldn't I post something like that. :unsure:

[Nickatilynx]

When you told me of this venture in Vancouver, I was a tad skeptical but after getting to know you and the good works ahead, knew that it was something that you truly believed in and needed to do. I was drawn to this, as it provides a way to give back to those who are less fortunate, and in dire need of help through our respective religious beliefs, which is difficult to sometimes maintain in an adult environment. I am honoured and proud to be able to play a small part in this, to help others ..

Your input is vital to its success. :)

Delighted to have you as a partner in this venture.

[SykkBoy]

I have no doubts it will be a success....plus there are already "Christian" debt relief and Christian dating sponsors, so there are already sponsors awaiting the traffic.

[Nickatilynx]

:okthumb:



Now why couldn't I post something like that. :unsure:

because you are from sunderland. ;-)))

We all bring different abilities to it.

Thats why it will work

[Newton]

Your input is vital to its success. :)

Delighted to have you as a partner in this venture.

Thank you chap, I am humbled and look forward to the future :)

[Peaches]

I think it's pretty cool. I was raised with TOO much religion (IMO) and whereas I'm not a big fan of organized religion (read: churches) I think I'm spiritual. There are churches I enjoy going to and I like going to different types of places and seeing different traditions.

I think the Bible has been rewritten so many times that I don't take everything it says literally but I do believe it was written originally by men of God and I try to "read" what they meant when they wrote it.

I regret not taking my son to church though, but he believed as I do so I hopefully did the right thing.

[Trev]

because you are from sunderland. ;-)))


That's a fair point. :)

[meatpounder]

I am not a minister , however I can bring the adminstrative and management structure and most importantly...traffic to it :)

Why not go whole hog and buy a ordination while you are at it?

http://openordination.org/ordination.php?crn=198

or better yet get ordained for free?

http://www.universalministries.com/doctrine.html

[Anthony]

Why not go whole hog and buy a ordination while you are at it?

http://openordination.org/ordination.php?crn=198

or better yet get ordained for free?

http://www.universalministries.com/doctrine.html

So 2 years ago.

[TheEnforcer]

I thought it was worth letting my friends here know.

Didn't want "Nick is doing a church as a scam" rumour running wild.
Nor the "Nick is born again" rumour

LOL

It will earn money and it will also disperse money

Completely understandable. I'm sure it will be quite the success! :okthumb:

[TheEnforcer]

Newton

Chaucer: I will eviscerate you in fiction. Every pimple, every character flaw. I was naked for a day; you will be naked for eternity.

Trev

Wat (Trev): Uh, betray us, and I will fong you, until your insides are out, your outsides are in, your entrails will become your extrails I will w-rip... all the p... ung. Pain, lots of pain.


From one of my favorite movies A Knight's Tale :)

[Trev]

Newton

Chaucer: I will eviscerate you in fiction. Every pimple, every character flaw. I was naked for a day; you will be naked for eternity.

Trev

Wat (Trev): Uh, betray us, and I will fong you, until your insides are out, your outsides are in, your entrails will become your extrails I will w-rip... all the p... ung. Pain, lots of pain.


From one of my favorite movies A Knight's Tale :)
hahahahahaha

I like, a funny film as well :okthumb:

[PornoDoggy]

"Sounds ... interesting," he said skeptically.

The mere discussion of religion brings out an interesting dynamic, even here on Oprano. The vehement attacks on the very idea of a higher power, and the bitter denunciations of organized religion (particularly on the papists) have a zeal about them that is downright religious in nature, and a redundancy that reeks of a dogma learned from an oft-recited catechism.

[Trev]

"Sounds ... interesting," he said skeptically.

The mere discussion of religion brings out an interesting dynamic, even here on Oprano. The vehement attacks on the very idea of a higher power, and the bitter denunciations of organized religion (particularly on the papists) have a zeal about them that is downright religious in nature, and a redundancy that reeks of a dogma learned from an oft-recited catechism.
Are you applying for a job :yowsa:

[PornoDoggy]

Are you applying for a job :yowsa:
Always. :D

[LadyMischief]

Although I'm not christian myself, I have a very strong grasp of the fundamentals (I spent years religion-searching), I'd be happy to help however I can, because it will end up being for a good cause in the end ;)

[Nickatilynx]

Although I'm not christian myself, I have a very strong grasp of the fundamentals (I spent years religion-searching), I'd be happy to help however I can, because it will end up being for a good cause in the end ;)

You have an instinctive grasp of my goals :)

PD be as sceptical as you like. I cannot blame you given my public personnae. ;-))

[helix]

Repent Sinners! repent while you can, for after reading this post I believe we are in our final days. Nick the Anti-Christ has started down the path of fulfilling the prophisised scripture. He has opened the first of the seven seals.
The first seal introduces the antichrist (Revelation 6:1-2)

Shut off your computers, repent, and await the arrival of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse.

Edit.....I forgot to wish you well with your new project :)

[Dravyk]

Sounds intriguing! :okthumb:

[PornoDoggy]

You have an instinctive grasp of my goals :)

PD be as sceptical as you like. I cannot blame you given my public personnae. ;-))
I don't take board personalities too seriously ... I am just skeptical of everyone and anything.

Except me ... most days. Some days I don't trust me, either.

[Dravyk]

I don't take board personalities too seriously ... I am just skeptical of everyone and anything.

Except me ... most days. Some days I don't trust me, either.PD, if it's any solace, most days I don't trust you either. :p







LMAO! Just kidding! But you can't expect to open the door and not have me walk thru it!

[DrGuile]

I have a profound dislike for religion.

On the other hand, I like the idea of you giving to charity...

Once again, it's gray...

[Nickatilynx]

I have a profound dislike for religion.

On the other hand, I like the idea of you giving to charity...

Once again, it's gray...

I actually totally understand that.

It has been a constant argument internally for me.

Given I am not the most "holy" guy in the world. :)

However I do want to do good works , so I thought rather than sit round and do nothing...do something , and prepare to be flexible and move with what works.

[Dravyk]

I despise giant organized religions. Yet, truely, I consider myself very much a spirtual person. Religious? No. Spiritual, yes.

Sounds like a joke, but seriously ....

There's long been a need for something in between ... that didn't involve grape kool-aid.

[Peaches]

Again I state that I feel organized religion is completely different than being spiritual. I know many atheists I consider more spiritual than some professed "Christians".

My friend who is from a VERY strong Catholic family had a sister who dated then married a Jew. I asked her father if it bothered him. He said he'd rather the guy be strong in his Jewish beliefs (which he was) than weak in his Christian beliefs. Makes a lot of sense, IMO.

[Nickatilynx]

It appears there is a market right here for what I propose doing.....

[Dravyk]

It appears there is a market right here for what I propose doing.....Who'da thunk it? http://oprano.com/msgboard/images/smilies/blink.gif

[Trev]

It appears there is a market right here for what I propose doing.....
I think if someone else had posted this thread the people here would have slated it. ;)

[Peaches]

It appears there is a market right here for what I propose doing.....
Nick, I don't think it will ever be said you're an idiot who doesn't know how to bring in $$$ ;)

[Red]

I think you've grasped onto the feelings of a great many people. Organized religion has turned a great many people off.

I think most of the people who don't attend services at their local house of worship, still have a spiritual belief and doing good works is a core element.

I love people who do mitzvah's. :)

[PornoDoggy]

Nick, I don't think it will ever be said you're an idiot who doesn't know how to bring in $$$ ;)
Oh, my.

Oh, my, my.

Nah.

It's too easy ... I'll leave it for Dravyk.

[Sin]

Interesting idea, I'm with Peaches as far as the Aethiest/Christian comparison goes... a person's choice to not acknowledge a single higher power, is in no means a denouncement of spirituality... I'd bring a post of mine over from another board which outlines my own personal beliefs but its long & the topic is Nick's venture...

Good luck with it Nick, :)

[el pres]

Then the day someone pisses you off..

Brother Anthony.. Bring forth the Holy hand grenade
http://www.merlinnj.com/shop/media/holy_hand_grenade.jpg

[sarettah]

My brain just came up with the theme song for this thing. It's to the tune of "It don't come easy" by Ringo Starr (songs is 30+years old now, should be able to get use rights pretty easy)

for the TV, radio and Billboard spots:
"If you want to build some pews then you got to pay your dues"

Inside the community when you offer incentives for posts etc:

"If you want to build some pews then you gotta get some views"

:okthumb:


Sometimes I'm so geniusafied it sacres me :yowsa:

[MorganGrayson]

My brain just came up with the theme song for this thing. It's to the tune of "It don't come easy" by Ringo Starr (songs is 30+years old now, should be able to get use rights pretty easy)

for the TV, radio and Billboard spots:
"If you want to build some pews then you got to pay your dues"

Inside the community when you offer incentives for posts etc:

"If you want to build some pews then you gotta get some views"

:okthumb:


Sometimes I'm so geniusafied it sacres me :yowsa:

I can hear that in my head.
The fact that I like it scares *me*! :blink:

[Nickatilynx]

My brain just came up with the theme song for this thing. It's to the tune of "It don't come easy" by Ringo Starr (songs is 30+years old now, should be able to get use rights pretty easy)

for the TV, radio and Billboard spots:
"If you want to build some pews then you got to pay your dues"

Inside the community when you offer incentives for posts etc:

"If you want to build some pews then you gotta get some views"

:okthumb:


Sometimes I'm so geniusafied it sacres me :yowsa:

You should consider a career in the Church :)

[sarettah]

You should consider a career in the Church :)


I don't think they would appreciate my viewpoint on many things, at least they didn't the last thousand times I checked. :rolleyes:

[MorganGrayson]

You should consider a career in the Church :)

Any church worth it's virtual building is going to have a virtual choir loft. :)

[Trev]

I don't think they would appreciate my viewpoint on many things, at least they didn't the last thousand times I checked. :rolleyes:
It's interesting that you've checked. ;)

[sarettah]

It's interesting that you've checked. ;)


Last time I checked was a few years back when a friend invited me to sit in on a course on "miracles" at the Unity church here in KC (you talk about a cult....lololol)

Anyway, they went on about how Jesus said this and Jesus said that. I asked why they were attributing this stuff to Jesus when it had originally come from Buddha (or before him for all I really know) and they informed me that Buddha had studied Jesus. They didn't like having the fact that Buddha was here about 600 years earlier then Jesus pointed out to them for some reason.

I don't know why :rolleyes:

[helix]

Brothers and Sisters,

Tithing is worship. It has always been more than just a tax. Tithing is recognition and worship of the One Who created and actually owns all. Worshiping God in a prescribed manner has existed since the Garden of Eden. Cain and Abel knew the correct way to worship God, but one of them chose not to worship that way. The correct way involved giving up something they owned in recognition of God in a prescribed manner. Worship cost them something then, as true worship always does.


If we do not worship God with our money, we do not really worship God. Job, Abraham and his descendants, and others living before the giving of the Law, knew that worshiping God involved sacrificing of their substance.


Any Christian who loves the Lord should desire to give everything to Him. We can and should give more than ten percent (a tithe). Tithing is just a starting place -- not a maximum limit. The tithe is like a birthday gift to a wonderful spouse, just a token reminder of their importance to you. Actually, they deserve much more -- more than it would be possible to give. Jesus is like that. He deserves more than you could possibly give. Tithing is only a reminder to you, and to Jesus, of the intent of your heart, and the place of importance He has in your life.


So PayPal your money to Brother Helix or burn in Hell for Eternity

Helix@Jebus_r0x0rs.com

[sarettah]

Brothers and Sisters,

Tithing is worship. It has always been more than just a tax. Tithing is recognition and worship of the One Who created and actually owns all. Worshiping God in a prescribed manner has existed since the Garden of Eden. Cain and Abel knew the correct way to worship God, but one of them chose not to worship that way. The correct way involved giving up something they owned in recognition of God in a prescribed manner. Worship cost them something then, as true worship always does.


If we do not worship God with our money, we do not really worship God. Job, Abraham and his descendants, and others living before the giving of the Law, knew that worshiping God involved sacrificing of their substance.


Any Christian who loves the Lord should desire to give everything to Him. We can and should give more than ten percent (a tithe). Tithing is just a starting place -- not a maximum limit. The tithe is like a birthday gift to a wonderful spouse, just a token reminder of their importance to you. Actually, they deserve much more -- more than it would be possible to give. Jesus is like that. He deserves more than you could possibly give. Tithing is only a reminder to you, and to Jesus, of the intent of your heart, and the place of importance He has in your life.


So PayPal your money to Brother Helix or burn in Hell for Eternity

Helix@Jebus_r0x0rs.com


You auditioning ? :unsure: The line starts way bak there --------------->

[helix]

You auditioning ? :unsure: The line starts way bak there --------------->
Nope, not auditioning, collecting. Just put your donation in the basket and pass it on down the row.
In this church you CAN buy your way to salvation.

[Trev]

Brothers and Sisters,

Tithing is worship. It has always been more than just a tax. Tithing is recognition and worship of the One Who created and actually owns all. Worshiping God in a prescribed manner has existed since the Garden of Eden. Cain and Abel knew the correct way to worship God, but one of them chose not to worship that way. The correct way involved giving up something they owned in recognition of God in a prescribed manner. Worship cost them something then, as true worship always does.


If we do not worship God with our money, we do not really worship God. Job, Abraham and his descendants, and others living before the giving of the Law, knew that worshiping God involved sacrificing of their substance.


Any Christian who loves the Lord should desire to give everything to Him. We can and should give more than ten percent (a tithe). Tithing is just a starting place -- not a maximum limit. The tithe is like a birthday gift to a wonderful spouse, just a token reminder of their importance to you. Actually, they deserve much more -- more than it would be possible to give. Jesus is like that. He deserves more than you could possibly give. Tithing is only a reminder to you, and to Jesus, of the intent of your heart, and the place of importance He has in your life.


So PayPal your money to Brother Helix or burn in Hell for Eternity

Helix@Jebus_r0x0rs.com
Do you have icq :yowsa:

[Dravyk]

Do you have icq :yowsa:He's saving up to buy it one day. :p

[selena]

I think it is a fine and noble idea, myself.

I consider myself to be a spiritual person. I talk to my God most nights. Doing so eases my burdens and helps ground me.

If that makes me something that is subject to ridicule, so be it. I've been ridiculed for many things. ;)

I'm not a holy person either, but overall, I am a good person. In that I mean, I am kind of heart when I can put my fears and such aside. I don't hate people, I try very hard not to take harmful actions against others, and I try to give to those less fortunate than I.

And I really don't do those things because of heaven, karma, or anything of that nature.

I do them because it makes me feel in harmony with my God.

I think there are many Christians...and many more spirtual based non Christians...who would welcome such a thing, Nick.

Best of luck with it :)

[helix]

For those of you wondering what Jebus looks like, I have uploaded an image. This image was taken outside the barn, where he can usually be found preaching and teaching the other goats that have abandoned their evil ways (head butting and uncontrolled fornication) to follow him in the saintly ways of his father Billy.

He is a righteous dude that knows his place in this world and is at peace with it. He is also available for speaking engagements at your church - fee, travel and accomodations to be covered for Jebus and his handlers (myself and my family of course)
http://www.spiketechnical.com/Jebus.jpg

[sarettah]

For those of you wondering what Jebus looks like, I have uploaded an image. This image was taken outside the barn, where he can usually be found preaching and teaching the other goats that have abandoned their evil ways (head butting and uncontrolled fornication) to follow him in the saintly ways of his father Billy.

He is a righteous dude that knows his place in this world and is at peace with it. He is also available for speaking engagements at your church - fee, travel and accomodations to be covered for Jebus and his handlers (myself and my family of course)
http://www.spiketechnical.com/Jebus.jpg


Damn Jebus looks just likw Stevie Nicks :unsure:

[domtheboy]

OK...some people have wondered what I am up to...

So here goes.......

( beware , longish post coming)

Ages ago I had the idea of opening a church. At the time , It was tongue in cheek and nigh on blasphemous and probably illegal lol

However the thought has always been in the back of my mind (Many of you may know that in my youth I attended a religious school and attended church everyday.)

For some time now I have honestly been thinking of some way to "give back" and this feeling has been further kindled by the spate of disasters around the world.

That said , I am not a very religious man within the strict terms of many of the orgainised churches , but I do consider myself a Christian.

I have been bored with and pretty much to all intents and purposes out of the adult business for some time now.But thankfully the adult business allowed me to hone certain talents.

I have been doing a great deal of research into this mattrer and thus It is my intent to open an online christian forum , manage it and garner traffic to it and orgainse representives of various Christian orgainisations to participate in it.

I am not a minister , however I can bring the adminstrative and management structure and most importantly...traffic to it :)

Thought I should let you know :)

And yes it will earn money , hopefully a great deal because if it does it will mean a great deal of money can go toward nondenominational acts of charity and good works.

I await the mocking :)

Fucking genious ! But to really impress me, tell me how you're going to build an online collection plate ;)

And this isn't a piss take response btw :)

[sarettah]

Fucking genious ! But to really impress me, tell me how you're going to build an online collection plate ;)

And this isn't a piss take response btw :)


Paypal already built it :okthumb:

[Dravyk]

Paypal already built it :okthumb: I was going to say, "First you take Paypal, then you find a wicker background ... " :)

[sarettah]

http://www.cockinpuss.com/collectionplate.jpg

[domtheboy]

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