http://www.unbuckle.org

It's pretty self explanatory.
See if you're interested.
If you're not, eh, that's cool too.

12/27/2005 2:40:49 PM

Quote :

"Because we’re tired of people associating Christianity with the wrong things. This is a humble attempt to set the record straight and to apologize for all the terrible things done “in the name of God.” "

So, how many days would that take?

12/27/2005 2:44:29 PM

Quote :

"humble attempt"

12/27/2005 2:47:25 PM

just posting links doesnt typically go over well

12/27/2005 2:57:53 PM

Quote :

"It's pretty self explanatory"

though soap box is definitely not the place for this.

[Edited on December 27, 2005 at 3:06 PM. Reason : well, maybe it's definitely NEEDED here, but nobody is going to take it seriously]

12/27/2005 3:05:52 PM

^ where would you suggest is?

I wouldn't say it was "needed" here... I just figured people might be interested.

[Edited on December 27, 2005 at 3:11 PM. Reason : .]

12/27/2005 3:10:46 PM

What "wrong things" are being associated with Christianity here in the South?

Otherwise, what a short, generic, and fairly pointless blog.

12/27/2005 3:15:53 PM

^
For starters:

republicanism

(don't be so quick to jump on the defense wagon)

12/27/2005 3:22:47 PM

Generally republicanism refers to our style of government and not necessarily the GOP but whatever.

I'm simply curious to know what needs to be unbuckled.

12/27/2005 3:26:59 PM

Quote :

"What "wrong things" are being associated with Christianity here in the South?"

the whole Homosexuality will lead to Hell. The Fact that in the South the Pro War movement is more prevalent, and the whole pro Bush thing. I am sure this blog was done by some liberal hippy who is still bitter that Bush is president and people still say Merry Christmas down here.

12/27/2005 3:28:24 PM

*sigh*

12/27/2005 3:40:01 PM

the blog has some good points
but this thread isnt going to do well because of the way it was executed

12/27/2005 3:44:18 PM

^ alas, I'm not a professional wolf web poster
How should I have executed it?

12/27/2005 3:48:04 PM

it's not a blog...er.. I don't think

It's a website that promotes an event coming up in Raleigh



[Edited on December 27, 2005 at 3:50 PM. Reason : .]

12/27/2005 3:49:21 PM

BigPapa is the winner.

But for the sake of discussion, exactly what are they unbuckling?

[Edited on December 27, 2005 at 4:11 PM. Reason : more]

12/27/2005 4:06:07 PM

without the sarcasm, I'd say BigPapa hit some of it on the head
Why don't you just come and find out? If you're gonna discuss it here, why not in person?

12/27/2005 4:22:12 PM

^ b/c hunny if he did that, he couldnt hide behind tww.


goodluck with your event tho. if i dont have plans that evening i'll check it out.

12/27/2005 6:45:52 PM

so is this how modern southern Christians are justifying sex now?

great

enjoy the STDs

12/27/2005 8:07:25 PM

woodfoot scares me sometimes.

12/27/2005 8:10:46 PM

^^ who said anything about sex?

12/27/2005 8:23:41 PM

^^explain plz

^i never bothered to click the link
but now that i have
from the FAQ

Quote :

"So will this just be one of those "hip" church things where they follow up rhetoric with all the usual bs and focus on useless topics like keeping my virginity? The exact opposite actually. We’re looking to take a post-modern approach that breaks down all the traditional Christian rhetoric to find out what’s actually biblical and applicable in today’s church."

clearly states that this "church" or "movement" or whatever considers abstinence church "rhetoric" and non-applicable in today's church

[Edited on December 27, 2005 at 8:55 PM. Reason : so again, this is what modern southern "Christians" are using to justify the sex...]

12/27/2005 8:49:30 PM

HELL, THE THING IS NAMED "UNBUCKLE"

12/27/2005 9:27:01 PM

i never know when you are joking.

12/27/2005 9:29:54 PM

^^^ try not making assumptions, and come check it out instead.

[Edited on December 27, 2005 at 9:52 PM. Reason : .]

12/27/2005 9:52:23 PM

You're a fucking whore

12/27/2005 9:53:20 PM

THATS NOT AN ASSUMPTION

THE WEBSITE CLEARLY STATES THAT "UNBUCKLE" DOESN'T BELIEVE PRE-MARITAL SEX IS RELEVANT OR SCRIPTURAL

12/27/2005 9:57:51 PM

come on.
seriously.
I know you don't actually think that.
Lay off the unnecessary.

12/27/2005 10:06:22 PM

Quote :

"Interests : social justice "

12/27/2005 10:10:28 PM

I hope it turns out well for you. I know I'm embarrassed to categorize myself in the same religion as the religious far right. Good luck.

12/27/2005 10:15:13 PM

she thinks i'm just trolling

i might show up to this just to raise some hell

ps
why would the website EXPLICITLY use abstinence to demonstrate how NU-SKOOL they are, if it wasn't a key to getting college kids to it?

12/27/2005 10:16:33 PM

I'm the Pope. Therefore I'm right

12/27/2005 10:17:16 PM

i guess i'll tone it down

just to be nice

12/27/2005 10:26:32 PM

^^^ That was actually a submitted question... not one we created.

12/27/2005 10:29:09 PM

Must have been submitted by Skeettreats

12/27/2005 10:31:39 PM

I thought Woodfoot was a fringe leftie...but first I find out he's anti-campaign finance reform, and now he's promoting traditional religious values...my carefully constructed worldview is crumbling...

12/27/2005 11:12:29 PM

hahahaha

once again

i'm able to separate my spiritual beliefs from my political beliefs

12/27/2005 11:16:18 PM

^ I wish we had more people like you in the world.

12/27/2005 11:18:40 PM

i think its more like

"we shouldnt ignore sex and act like it doesnt exist until your married, or its some taboo subject that should be only mentioned if youre talking about total abstinence"

as opposed to

"sex before marriage is a-ok"

social justice is totally uncool. inequalities make the world go 'round. no upward mobility, through no means whatsoever!

and notice i didnt say anything anti/pro gov or business there, maintaining my political agnosticism and belief that everyone has flaws.

[Edited on December 27, 2005 at 11:53 PM. Reason : .]

12/27/2005 11:52:36 PM

"we shouldn't ignore murder"
"we shouldn't ignore international diamond thievery"
"we shouldn't ignore hating our parents"
"we shouldn't ignore sex"

when did "sex" become something that we as modern humans, and more importantly Christians, lose our control over

12/28/2005 12:44:36 AM

::grabs popcorn::

I've suddenly started enjoying this thread. Carry on.

12/28/2005 12:52:50 AM

i'm all for equal forgiveness of sins

what i won't accept is unequal condemnation

12/28/2005 1:02:32 AM

Quote :

"when did "sex" become something that we as modern humans, and more importantly Christians, lose our control over"

I've often wondered that myself.

12/28/2005 11:10:22 AM

The only thing I hate more than a person who constantly uses "postmodern" is a person who constantly misuses it.

12/31/2005 8:49:35 PM

So basically it's a whole website dedicated to "pick and chose" Christianity. Lovely.

12/31/2005 10:26:01 PM

Quote :

"Do I have to wear a suit? No. If you do, we might laugh."

But they will laugh at you if you dress nicely, so keep that in mind.

12/31/2005 11:01:49 PM

i dont think anyone is immune from "pick and choose" christianity.

1/1/2006 11:20:30 PM

Quote :

"So basically it's a whole website dedicated to "pick and chose" Christianity. Lovely."

thats kinda what i picked up

and ^, while nobody is immune from it, nobody has to glorify it and gear their church movement around it

1/2/2006 12:19:23 AM

I liked it better when it was called Unitarians.

1/2/2006 12:51:53 AM

^
The website isn't what its all about.
Why dont you come and find out what you're calling "pick and choose" Christianity?

1/3/2006 12:57:53 PM

Quote :

"So basically it's a whole website dedicated to "pick and chose" Christianity. Lovely. "

That's what Christianity is.

1/3/2006 1:17:24 PM