I think a long-term plan is pretty much what differentiates a cult from a religion.
So I don't have to have long-term planning skills to start a cult? Y'know, that option is looking better and better ...
I've tried to march in the Slayer Pride Parade ...
Joyce ,'Same Time, Same Place'
Natter 36: But We Digress...
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Atropa - Jun 15, 2005 12:19:22 pm PDT #2243 of 10001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
tommyrot - Jun 15, 2005 12:19:28 pm PDT #2244 of 10001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
I think a long-term plan is pretty much what differentiates a cult from a religion.
Although I was taught that when Jesus told His disciples that He'd return some day, they thought He meant in their lifetime.
Vortex - Jun 15, 2005 12:20:40 pm PDT #2245 of 10001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Although I was taught that when Jesus told His disciples that He'd return some day, they thought He meant in their lifetime.
that's what I call long term planning.
tommyrot - Jun 15, 2005 12:20:57 pm PDT #2246 of 10001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
So I don't have to have long-term planning skills to start a cult? Y'know, that option is looking better and better ...
Oh, and I learned in high school that all religions start out as cults; it's the cults that survive the death of their cult leader that turn into religions.
Nutty - Jun 15, 2005 12:22:33 pm PDT #2247 of 10001
"Mister Spock is on his fanny, sir. Reports heavy damage."
Although I was taught that when Jesus told His disciples that He'd return some day, they thought He meant in their lifetime.
I think the point is, they wised up. Anyway, you can say "any day now!" in public all you want, as long as you're quietly keeping the priests from diddling children and embezzling the tithes for illicit bingo.
sarameg - Jun 15, 2005 12:22:45 pm PDT #2248 of 10001
lisah! I won't be able to pick up the tape today!
Matt the Bruins fan - Jun 15, 2005 12:23:44 pm PDT #2249 of 10001
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Since this particular variation of Mormonism seems to have recently opted for "Do what Jeff says" as its primary dogma, I don't see how it can survive in its present form past his death.
kat perez - Jun 15, 2005 12:25:01 pm PDT #2250 of 10001
"We have trust issues." Mylar
Surviving the death of the cult leader is all a part of the plan.
ION, I have successfully introduced the word kerfluffle into the office lingo. Thrilling!
Nutty - Jun 15, 2005 12:26:58 pm PDT #2251 of 10001
"Mister Spock is on his fanny, sir. Reports heavy damage."
Except, the word is actually kerfuffle.
I think it must be a British word, because it sounds so funny and makes no sense.
amych - Jun 15, 2005 12:28:16 pm PDT #2252 of 10001
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
This is all making me very worried about the current round of strategic planning mania going on at work.