lol starting at 7 years of age, I was recruited by nuns — they let me skip a couple grades and invited me to stay in the ‘Motherhouse’ in Kentucky on numerous occasions.

When I declined to join up, they flipped out .

(01-15-2021 07:42 PM)snowtiger Wrote:  lol starting at 7 years of age, I was recruited by nuns — they let me skip a couple grades and invited me to stay in the ‘Motherhouse’ in Kentucky on numerous occasions.

When I declined to join up, they flipped out .

After shunning the Nuns out in CA then, did you ever hook up with Susan Atkins or Leslie Van Houten?

(01-15-2021 11:56 AM)bbqtiger Wrote:  As was noted earlier, the use of 'X' refers back to ancient Greek use of the letter 'Chi' to refer to Christ. Thus, 'Xmas' is a shortened version of Christmas, and should not be interpreted as taking Christ out of Christmas.

I don't buy it. It is used today in America as a quick and lazy substitution. It is most commonly seen commercialized and used by others outside of the church.

I mean, it is a fine explanation for scholars. But with no one today using 'X' for Christ in any other scenario, it is at best an ineffective abbreviation and at worst an intentional removal.

Maybe people are just trolling the Xtians

They are a poor, defenseless, self-persecuted lot.

I will pray for them.

(01-15-2021 05:26 PM)Stammers Wrote:  

(01-15-2021 03:59 PM)Hernando Hills Tiger Wrote:  

(01-15-2021 02:00 PM)DallasTiger Wrote:  

(01-15-2021 10:29 AM)Hernando Hills Tiger Wrote:  

(01-15-2021 12:50 AM)DallasTiger Wrote:  Those nuns were tough....particularly the older ones. You had to behave and if you didn't...no problem...they would kick you out of school....forever.

They are one of the reasons I am no longer catholic. Perhaps some of the most hateful people ever. Not all but the ones that were could have done a better job at the capital the other day instead of the police.

I really never thought I would change my religion because a nun hit me with a ruler if I did something wrong. One observation me and my friends did make was that when we went from 8th grade in Catholic school to 9th grade in public school is was like repeating our 8th grade all over again. Not sure anyone else had that experience but I did....especially in math.

Well, there is a little more to it than just that. I had a nun take a ruler to my hand and beat me with the metal edge that was used to shear paper and beat me with it until she broke the ruler and my hand was bleeding. In front of our entire class. I was in the 4th grade.

When I got married it was outside the church which is a nono. After my divorce my parents encouraged me to see their priest to get the marriage annulled in the catholic church. I did and the guy went through the process with me. That tab was $3500. I said no thanks.

How much would you have paid?

A Jewish buddy once asked me: Do you know why Jewish Divorces are so expensive?

No; Why?

Because they're worth it ..............

(01-16-2021 12:48 AM)snowtiger Wrote:  Maybe people are just trolling the Xtians

Xtians...or...the original X-men? Hmmm...?

(01-16-2021 10:16 AM)former guest Wrote:  

(01-16-2021 12:48 AM)snowtiger Wrote:  Maybe people are just trolling the Xtians

Xtians...or...the original X-men? Hmmm...?

So, if I am Spanish and cannot read or write and sign my name with XX. That means my name is really Chi Chi and not Pancho?

(01-15-2021 03:59 PM)Hernando Hills Tiger Wrote:  

(01-15-2021 02:00 PM)DallasTiger Wrote:  

(01-15-2021 10:29 AM)Hernando Hills Tiger Wrote:  

(01-15-2021 12:50 AM)DallasTiger Wrote:  

(01-14-2021 08:21 AM)SeñorTiger Wrote:  Nobody I know of was even brave enough to try that at my school. We would have undoubtedly ended up with a ruler to the back of the head courtesy of a nun if we had.

Those nuns were tough....particularly the older ones. You had to behave and if you didn't...no problem...they would kick you out of school....forever.

They are one of the reasons I am no longer catholic. Perhaps some of the most hateful people ever. Not all but the ones that were could have done a better job at the capital the other day instead of the police.

I really never thought I would change my religion because a nun hit me with a ruler if I did something wrong. One observation me and my friends did make was that when we went from 8th grade in Catholic school to 9th grade in public school is was like repeating our 8th grade all over again. Not sure anyone else had that experience but I did....especially in math.

Well, there is a little more to it than just that. I had a nun take a ruler to my hand and beat me with the metal edge that was used to shear paper and beat me with it until she broke the ruler and my hand was bleeding. In front of our entire class. I was in the 4th grade.

When I got married it was outside the church which is a nono. After my divorce my parents encouraged me to see their priest to get the marriage annulled in the catholic church. I did and the guy went through the process with me. That tab was $3500. I said no thanks.

I was raised Catholic and believe in a Catholic God, but also realize that our upbringing, and what we are taught, shape our view of religion and God, and that my word and faith has no more value than anyone else's.

The best lesson I was taught was by the school priest when I was 7 years old. I asked, if someone was in China or the jungle or didn't know about God, could they go to heaven? The priest said that at some point, you have to accept God. It can be at a very young age, when you are older, even if you are a lifelong sinner dying on a cross next to Jesus. He also said that when you die you are confronted with the truth and have to accept it. So, if you are a good person, you will have every opportunity to go to heaven.

If there is a God; I would think that he/she/it will be a loving, forgiving, tolerant, being. With that said, in all religions, many who are supposedly the most religious are the least forgiving and tolerant.

So I take what I like from religion and reject what I don't like. I enjoy bonding with my mom by going to church with her on a Sunday morning, doing groceries, then making pancakes for us for lunch; giving her a hard time when she forgets to take the butter out of the fridge before I pick her up. Then after lunch, back home to watch football or golf, or ride my bicycle depending on the season.

None of the other stuff is important to me. I don't care if someone thinks I'm bad because I don't pray every night, go to church every week, and I accept the fact that I am a flawed being who is sometimes going to make choices that don't fit in with living my best life as a Catholic.

(01-16-2021 11:28 AM)DallasTiger Wrote:  

(01-16-2021 10:16 AM)former guest Wrote:  

(01-16-2021 12:48 AM)snowtiger Wrote:  Maybe people are just trolling the Xtians

Xtians...or...the original X-men? Hmmm...?

So, if I am Spanish and cannot read or write and sign my name with XX. That means my name is really Chi Chi and not Pancho?

I named my son Christian .lol I’ve never thought of subbing an X but people who lean that way ... welp they don’t bother me.

The letter C’s is got Clout and more decorative pizzazz when I write Merry Christmas. Just a personal choice is all lol

X also stands for poison ....

Can we post some recipes now...?

(01-16-2021 12:06 PM)snowtiger Wrote:  

(01-16-2021 11:28 AM)DallasTiger Wrote:  

(01-16-2021 10:16 AM)former guest Wrote:  

(01-16-2021 12:48 AM)snowtiger Wrote:  Maybe people are just trolling the Xtians

Xtians...or...the original X-men? Hmmm...?

So, if I am Spanish and cannot read or write and sign my name with XX. That means my name is really Chi Chi and not Pancho?

I named my son Christian .lol I’ve never thought of subbing an X but people who lean that way ... welp they don’t bother me.

I like the letter C — it’s got Clout and more potential decorative pizzazz when I write Merry Christmas. Just a personal choice is all lol

X also stands for poison ....

Can we post some recipes now...?

How did the cupcakes turn out?

(01-16-2021 04:49 AM)Cletus Wrote:  

(01-15-2021 05:26 PM)Stammers Wrote:  

(01-15-2021 03:59 PM)Hernando Hills Tiger Wrote:  

(01-15-2021 02:00 PM)DallasTiger Wrote:  

(01-15-2021 10:29 AM)Hernando Hills Tiger Wrote:  They are one of the reasons I am no longer catholic. Perhaps some of the most hateful people ever. Not all but the ones that were could have done a better job at the capital the other day instead of the police.

I really never thought I would change my religion because a nun hit me with a ruler if I did something wrong. One observation me and my friends did make was that when we went from 8th grade in Catholic school to 9th grade in public school is was like repeating our 8th grade all over again. Not sure anyone else had that experience but I did....especially in math.

Well, there is a little more to it than just that. I had a nun take a ruler to my hand and beat me with the metal edge that was used to shear paper and beat me with it until she broke the ruler and my hand was bleeding. In front of our entire class. I was in the 4th grade.

When I got married it was outside the church which is a nono. After my divorce my parents encouraged me to see their priest to get the marriage annulled in the catholic church. I did and the guy went through the process with me. That tab was $3500. I said no thanks.

How much would you have paid?

A Jewish buddy once asked me: Do you know why Jewish Divorces are so expensive?

No; Why?

Because they're worth it ..............

Henny Youngman.

Why do Jewish men die before their wives?

They want to.

Take my wife. Please!

(01-16-2021 12:07 PM)Stammers Wrote:  

(01-16-2021 12:06 PM)snowtiger Wrote:  

(01-16-2021 11:28 AM)DallasTiger Wrote:  

(01-16-2021 10:16 AM)former guest Wrote:  

(01-16-2021 12:48 AM)snowtiger Wrote:  Maybe people are just trolling the Xtians

Xtians...or...the original X-men? Hmmm...?

So, if I am Spanish and cannot read or write and sign my name with XX. That means my name is really Chi Chi and not Pancho?

I named my son Christian .lol I’ve never thought of subbing an X but people who lean that way ... welp they don’t bother me.

I like the letter C — it’s got Clout and more potential decorative pizzazz when I write Merry Christmas. Just a personal choice is all lol

X also stands for poison ....

Can we post some recipes now...?

How did the cupcakes turn out?

lol They gone . BOH really fast . The true test of turnout!

I used this new flour— tigernut* flour . Not kidding .

* Tiger nuts, also known as chufa, yellow nutsedge or earth almonds, are not actually nuts, but rather edible tubers.

They’re the size of a chickpea but wrinkly with a chewy texture and sweet nutty flavor similar to coconut.

Tiger nuts were one of the first plants cultivated in Egypt and traditionally used as both food and medicine.

They’re rich in a variety of nutrients and have been linked to several health benefits — ranging from better digestion to a reduced risk of heart disease.