I Say We Duke It Out!

What does Boston Legal have to do with it?

About as much as James Kirk.

You been eating sour pickles again?

No wonder you folks feel persecuted.

Are we still in the Duke it Out thread?

I think we might be intermission. But, I'm ready to pick it up folks.

The big giant head has spoken. (Not you, Momma).

Gotcha edgar :wink:

I'm ready for you 'trep.

Be careful, Tico. Intrepid has LOTS of gifs.

Psssst! Tico, Intrepid is on our side. :wink:

<Psst> Momma Angel .... I know. I thought we were just sparring .... that is until Intrepid brought out the heat ......

I saw that! Intrepid (Captain James T. Kirk) put down your weapons! Please!

You know, I'm wondering... How are American Christians being persecuted? I come across this notion quite a bit, something I find very hard to believe...

Don't worry, Tico.... It isn't loaded. Well, maybe the one in the left hand. ;-)

Wolf O'Donnell Wrote:



Main Entry: per·se·cute
Pronunciation: 'p&r-si-"kyüt
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form(s): -cut·ed; -cut·ing
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French persecuter, back-formation from persecuteur persecutor, from Late Latin persecutor, from persequi to persecute, from Latin, to pursue, from per- through + sequi to follow -- more at SUE

1 : to harass in a manner designed to injure, grieve, or afflict; specifically : to cause to suffer because of belief

2 : to annoy with persistent or urgent approaches (as attacks, pleas, or importunities) : PESTER

synonym see WRONG

Does that help, Wolf?

It does seem to me that definition applies perfectly well to the condition or state of being pertinent to contemporary American Christians, at least those of Fundamentalist/Evangelical bent - however, I submit it is my conviction they are the actors, not the acted upon.