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  1. Cyrious Garnetski Says:

    Is that some sort of Free Thinksta gang signal?

  2. jeremy Says:

    I’m not sure what to think about this.

  3. will Says:

    a closed-minded fuckhead is pastor ricky shedo’s best friend

  4. happinessinslavery Says:

    Isn’t the pastor’s sermon itself an effort of his free thinking?

    Did God write the bible, or some free thinking human?

    Who knew robotics could be so un-scientific.

  5. Estoye Says:

    I’d like to buy a vowel, Pat.

  6. James King Says:

    Looks like Pastor Ricky Pedo has got the right idea!

  7. Mark Says:

    If the sign is referring to a individual that thinks freely then I believe it is inaccurate. 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 says Test everything. Hold on to the good. Avoid every kind of evil. These verses clearly promote a healthy dose of free thinking. I think the gist of the message is referring to those who are under the spell of pride(Would a lot of words to explain this). In which case the sign is accurate because the sin of pride is the chains in which enslave the individual. Whats interesting though is that this sign shouldn’t offend anyone because those that it would offend don’t believe in a Satan.

  8. Enlightenment Says:

    http://www.EvilBible.com

  9. Jim Says:

    Are all Baptists morons, or all morons Baptist?

    Discuss. But don’t think. Freely, that is.

  10. Sonya Gisberg Says:

    Nobody tells ME what to do!

  11. Paul Says:

    I think the sign pretty clearly say to hate those who do not believe in your religion. You don’t have to believe in anything to understand that this sign separates people into Us and Other.

    Mark mechanically picks a small bit out of an ancient text that relates to the words and then just as mechanically jumps to another idea to extend the point being made. Mark give a specific justification for why those not of this religion should be hated. Nicely done.

    So remember to hate others because they are enslaved by not thinking as you do. From a simple sign to a nice pillar of religious belief.

  12. Phill Says:

    @ 9 Jim. I would say that your post disproves the statement all morons are Baptists.

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  14. Dody Says:

    This is exactly the kind of nonsense that sends intelligent people running from the altar. If Christianity could get the hacks out of their ranks, they might be able to convert some smart people into their ranks.

  15. Mawb Says:

    Mentioned above…’Whats interesting though is that this sign shouldn’t offend anyone because those that it would offend don’t believe in a Satan.’
    This is true and is certianly not the purpose of the message. I find the obvious purpose to be propaganda. This pastor is telling the world that Baptists consider ‘free thinkers’ to be, not people who believe in Satan but creatures who are a part of Satan. It is Christian to destroy Satan and all his works and so it is Christian to destroy free thinkers.
    I have spent many years studying all three Jehovah religions and I’m not kidding, what I explained above IS Christian Dogma both Catholic and Protestant.

  16. Call Me Slippy Says:

    DON’T THINK:

    upright citizens brigade

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  18. IamFree Says:

    This is why I am not a Christian

  19. gordo Says:

    Mawb–

    “I have spent many years studying all three Jehovah religions and I’m not kidding, what I explained above IS Christian Dogma both Catholic and Protestant.”

    That’s simply untrue. There are quite a few sects within all three Abrahamic religions (that’s a term you ought to know after your many years of study) that encourage free thinking, including several Christian sects.

    As for Roman Catholics in particular, you couldn’t be more wrong. There are only a couple of dogmata that one must accept in order to be a Catholic (divinity of Chirst, Resurrection, etc.), and everything else is vigorously debated within the Church. There are even fine points of dogmata that undergo constant revision.

    I’m an atheist myself, so it pains me when non-believers attack religion out of ignorance, spewing bits of atheist dogma (Christians are against free thought, etc.) that they accept on blind faith and for which they can provide no evidence.

  20. fuck jesus Says:

    The last time I looked, satan wasn’t asking me for money, unlike that fucking sackofshit hypocrite pastor ricky shedo. Religion is slavery, religion is fascism, religion means kissing some god’s fucking ass and giving money to the lying bastards who speak for jesus. If jesus is so powerful and so great, he should be providing all the money that pastor ricky pedo needs.

    I’ll join a religion when they hand out money to ME! Until then jesus can kiss MY ass (as wall nosek sings here: http://www.ijigg.com/songs/V2BCAAPD )

  21. Arthur Says:

    I’m not a Christian for the same reasons I’m not a follower of Zeus and for the same reason I don’t believe in Santa Claus.

    As for being offended I couldn’t care less. I AM disappointed to have to share nationality with the sorts of people who believe this nonsense but… nothing to do about that.

  22. dave Says:

    its sound dumb but freely think deeper then the signage. we all know of gross sodomy sites on the internet and yet many dont want to see those pics, why? its freedom of thought right? just like clipping the tree dead branches we need to weed things out of our thinking as well.

    left to our own sinful tendancies …yes all of us have them and only a liar will say he is never tempted…we would delve in gross debauchery such as some of the indecent posts.
    IF Jesus is real, and Im sure He is then these guys are on that highway and we all know which one Im talking about.

  23. Some Guy Says:

    The clown who came up with that slogan isn’t much of a theologian. He should do a bit of studying of the question of free will and why we have it, according to christian doctrine.

  24. Mark Says:

    In response to Paul:
    I agree with you in the fact that this sign gives off an impression as though the pastor is trying to pick a fight. I don’t believe the sign is conveying hate just trying to bring members to his church in the shock and awe manner. I don’t agree with the way he approaches the issue though.

    In response to Mawb:
    I believe you are mistaken on the Christian Dogma. Though some may have missed the message, essentially a Christian is called to do three things:
    As said in Mark 12:28-33
    1. Love God with all your mind, body, and soul
    2. Love your neighbor as yourself.
    and in Matthew 28:16-19
    3. make disciples of all the nations

  25. Horace Says:

    #7- Regardless of whether or not the individual believes in Satan, it is pretty insulting to be told that your thoughts are the result of coercion by the DEVIL.

  26. Wasnt Says:

    I knew a dude who was a free thinker. Said “Hey my Father will forgive your sins if you’re truly sorry for them.” Name was Jesus… Apparently this “preacher” is reading a different bible than me.

  27. gecko Says:

    They really can’t see it can they. i feel sorry for them

  28. Christopher Steffen Says:

    Alright, kids. I see a lot of bloody retarded arguments being made here.

    1. “This is why I’m not a Christian.”
    If you think that all Christians think the same way that Pastor Ricky Shedo thinks, you’re just as retarded as he is. Many Christians openly promote free thought, and in fact promote the critical investigation of the Bible, in order to find the “truth” for yourself. The majority of the Christians I’ve met believe that the Bible is symbolic in many ways, and that one should find their own truth through exploration of personal belief. The Christians that say “a free thinker is Satan’s slave” are just as idiotic as the people who use them as the reason for not being a Christian. Don’t denounce Christianity because a few Christians are morons. Just read the bloody Bible, see if you agree, and THEN make your decision. Same with any religion.

    2. “The sign clearly says to hate people who don’t agree with your religion.”
    Yes and no. While yes, it’s obvious that the pastor believes that anyone who thinks differently is a slave of Satan, this belief is not focused only on people who disagree with Babtist Christianity, but on ALL free-thinkers, Babtist or otherwise. If you aren’t a mindless drone, you’re a slave of Satan.

    3. “This sign shouldn’t offend anyone, as those it WOULD offend don’t believe in Satan.”
    Wrong. You can be a Christian AND be a free-thinker. They’re not mutually exclusive. There are TONS of open-minded Christians who think freely and intelligently. There are plenty of people who are free-thinkers who still believe in Satan, in one form or another. Being Christian doesn’t make you an idiot. Therefore, there are plenty of Christians who would be offended by this. And it wouldn’t just be because they’re being called slaves of Satan despite their Christianity, but also BECAUSE MORONS LIKE YOU GENERALIZE THIS BULLSHIT AND ACT AS IF ALL CHRISTIANS ARE JUST AS IDIOTIC AS THIS ONE. Churches that post messages like this give the other, freedom-loving and free-thinking churches a bad name.

    So don’t be an idiot. Quit thinking that ALL Christians are just as retarded as this one. By doing so, you sound just as retarded as they do.

    (And no, I’m not a Christian personally. I’m agnostic. I am a being of Logic and tangible fact. Logically there is no scientific way of proving the existence of God. At the same time, there’s no way of DIS-proving the existence of God. So, since it can’t be proven or disproven, it is purely a matter of faith. We cannot factually claim that God is real or that God is fake, because there is NO undeniable evidence to prove either way. Therefore, I believe that God MIGHT exist, and am agnostic. I just wrote this comment because I’m sick and tired of idiots making idiotic statements and generalizations on both sides of the fence.)

  29. SFT Says:

    I sincerely hope the members of this congregation will take me at my word when I tell them they are morons, and I cornhole their weak, pathetic “god” on a regular basis. Never have I seen a better qualifier for retroactive abortion. Easy pickings for those who would manipulate them, which would explain HOW OUR COUNTRY HAS ENDED UP WHERE IT IS TODAY. I’m disgusted.

  30. Joe Says:

    @ mawb

    “…spewing bits of atheist dogma (Christians are against free thought, etc.) that they accept on blind faith and for which they can provide no evidence”

    Did you not see the picture? “A free thinker is Satan’s slave.” I would say that is plenty of justification to “spew atheist dogma” at this church.

  31. Satan's slave Says:

    Nobody tells me how to think! Right boss?
    *Satan*- “Get back to work!”

  32. Piensas; luego sirves a Satán! — Criando Cuervos Says:

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  33. metaemigrante Says:

    yes, I am the free thinker that is slave of satan, I have to clean a litle beat and make food, but I have free the saturday and I have not to do sex jobs.

  34. DIeter Says:

    jeremy Says:
    August 24th, 2008 at 12:59 pm

    I’m not sure what to think about this. —> Don´t think ! that´s a satanic behaviour.

  35. Satan's Slave Says:

    Whereas being Ricky’s slave is obviously so much more desireable…

  36. Tan solo Yo Says:

    I strongly recommend to view these videos, so we can comprernder:

    http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=NOHK8qK-Ajw

    http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=XYZu2Fudp4U

    http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=RzQOqnXQb9o

    the world is awakening from his hypnosis, opens your eyes, a big hug from spain

  37. Ben Franklin Says:

    This is just puzzling. It seems like they’re trying to insult their own belief structure, but somehow are completely oblivious towards doing it.

  38. satan Says:

    I have so little slaves :’(

    PS: Remember, every time you think by yourself God kills a kitten.

  39. JP Says:

    Hmmmm. One thing I don’t think I saw anywhere in the comments was this: IS THIS EVEN REAL??? There are so many staged images out here on the web that I have to wonder. Someone could’ve photoshopped it, rearranged/added/deleted letters, and etc. What I’ll take away from this is there’s a lot of angry people ready to dump on a religion at the drop of a hat. Just remember that humans can be pretty damned vile with or without believing in any deity.

  40. peadhur Says:

    Christians have never been known for their intelligence. Otherwise they wouldn’t be christians.

  41. Satan Says:

    No I don’t need Free thinking people, to hard to control. Now the closed minded they cant think to save their lives.

  42. Mindseeker Says:

    Before we jump on it shouldn’t we look at it with an open mind…..darn it Satan :)

  43. Bobthezombie Says:

    How come nobody seems to get the joke? did anybody notice the schedule $$ at 10? its obviously a fake.
    no church is going to display how money hungry they are on a sign even if it IS true. But a lot of these posts are by people who are not free thinkers. They glance at a pic and assume the worst.
    and then spout off like what they say actually matters to someone. take a look people IT WAS A JOKE!

  44. LongWalk Says:

    BobtheZombie - Actually that’s SS for Sunday School.

    Since I’m the one that took the picture, that’s my GF standing in front of the sign, I figured I should say something since I found it posted here from her blog. :-)

    We saw the sign, on the way to Rome (Georgia), and had to stop on our way back to make sure we read it right.

    I was raised in a Southern Baptist church, though, as I got older, I had a parting of the ways. I am, however, still a CHRISTian, I just don’t agree with the close-minded philosophies of most “religions”. Jesus was NOT about religion, in fact just the opposite.

    He was also a major FREE THINKER!!! Kind of cost him his life.

    MAWB - I also believe in Satan, evil incarnate, and I truly believe this sign to be one of the most un-Christian things that could be said, and am highly offended by it.

    Don’t judge all Christians by the narrow minded big mouths, no matter how much they seem to be in the majority.

    They’re yelling the loudest because they have the least to say.

  45. casey Says:

    @ Christopher Steffen, the passionate agnostic/Christian apologist:

    You say you “believe” that God might exist. First of all, which version of “god” do you believe might exist. Secondly, what is the basis for your *belief*? Do you believe that Leprechauns might exist, too?

    I don’t think you are as superior in your intellectual capacity as you present yourself to be. In fact I think you are presuming to talk down to people who are more intelligent than you.

    Here is the problem with Christian apologetics and the amorphous belief systems that spring from the “exploration of personal belief.” They must of necessity reject objectivity. This is what allows you to claim that they are “free thinkers,” while still believing baseless fantasies. They make shit up and believe it to be truth, because it feels good. Free thinking, yes. Rational? No. They make the mistake of being so open minded (when it is personally convenient) that their brains fall out. So, it’s not that they’re idiots so much, just misguided and irrational.

  46. casey Says:

    @ Satan’s Slave: Well done.

  47. message board troll Says:

    LMAO, all this bannter over a sign creator app, html based app to be precise, so everyone needs to not take this so seriously. I’ve seen this sign with many different’slogans’ on it. This is not a real sign, btw, at least the words on it…

  48. crackgerbal Says:

    Free thinking makes me a slave of satan, but not thinking makes me a slave of free thinkers….does that mean we are all slaves of the big bad satan?

  49. anon Says:

    if there is a god watching over our every move we can at least be entertaining right?

  50. Sam Says:

    Photoshopped. (well not quite photoshopped) but as troll says, the words were typed into an html ’sign generator’ website (find it on google) to wind you lot up - and it worked. A Treat.

  51. Sam Says:

    One URL will solve everything: http://www.churchsigngenerator.com/

  52. bob Says:

    Being Satan’s slave is such. Come on, join me, let us walk on the dark side.

  53. bob Says:

    Being Satan’s slave is such fun, I meant to say.

  54. Tan solo Yo Says:

    this is the truth:

    http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=_x6inINzThw&feature=related

    9/11 INSIDE JOB.

  55. Bob Says:

    I often wonder whether the term ‘free thinker’ is a misnomer when they seem to be vehemently opposed to religion of all kind which is a thought tied to secular dogma. What kind of a free thinker would denounce someone else’s lifestyle in an unproven display of assumed superority? You are just as narrow minded as the religious people you ridicule.

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