WishboneDawn Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Jesus Ween. Yes, Jesus Ween. Took me forever to not believe it was parody. Sounds like there are some good intentions but...Jesus Ween?:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 No. Just no. :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Jesus Ween. Yes, Jesus Ween. Took me forever to not believe it was parody. Sounds like there are some good intentions but...Jesus Ween?:lol: Lame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsidian Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 :001_rolleyes:They might be taken more seriously if the name wasn't ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicAnn Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 :001_rolleyes:They might be taken more seriously if the name wasn't ridiculous. This. I could be on board if it didn't scream crazy fringe Christian group. I wholly oppose Halloween, but this is NOT the way to get the point across. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 (edited) My mother sent me this website earlier this week becuase she intends to be on it while the kids and I are ToTing. When she first told me about it, I thought she was saying, "Jesus WEAN" and I couldn't figure out why Jesus needed to be weaned. Ah well. I hope it brings her comfort in whatever it is she's looking for. Edited October 19, 2011 by Jennifer3141 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleWMN Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfatherslily Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 :svengo: They might be taken more seriously if the name wasn't ridiculous. I completely agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 :001_rolleyes:They might be taken more seriously if the name wasn't ridiculous. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 :blink: :ack2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Jesus Ween???? Yeah, they could have chosen a better name LOL. And here I thought it was silly that for our church's trunk or treat, each trunk must be decorated in a Bible theme. Seriously? I can understand no blood, gore, witches, goblins, etc....but a Bible theme? Could I at least put up some cob webs or something? I'm as conservative a Christian as they come....but Jesus Ween and Bible themes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Oy. In our neck of the woods they call it Hallelujah Night. Still looks like trick or treat to me..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Yuck...that's too cheesy for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCyndiGirl Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Jesus Ween???? Yeah, they could have chosen a better name LOL. And here I thought it was silly that for our church's trunk or treat, each trunk must be decorated in a Bible theme. Seriously? I can understand no blood, gore, witches, goblins, etc....but a Bible theme? Could I at least put up some cob webs or something? I'm as conservative a Christian as they come....but Jesus Ween and Bible themes? Spiders are biblical, aren't they? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 So lame, either celebrate or don't.:001_rolleyes: We don't.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I think it is silly. But, I love Halloween. We are currently getting ready for a big party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfatherslily Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Jesus Ween???? Yeah, they could have chosen a better name LOL. And here I thought it was silly that for our church's trunk or treat, each trunk must be decorated in a Bible theme. Seriously? I can understand no blood, gore, witches, goblins, etc....but a Bible theme? Could I at least put up some cob webs or something? I'm as conservative a Christian as they come....but Jesus Ween and Bible themes? Ohhh, I'll bet you could come up with a really good, gory, scary, nasty Bible theme!! People stabbed, beheaded, blood licked up by dogs, and so on. So much to choose from! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Jesus Ween???? Yeah, they could have chosen a better name LOL. And here I thought it was silly that for our church's trunk or treat, each trunk must be decorated in a Bible theme. Seriously? I can understand no blood, gore, witches, goblins, etc....but a Bible theme? Could I at least put up some cob webs or something? QUOTE] After thinking about this a bit...that would make me want to do a scene like Jezebel's death or one of the tons of other gory scenes in the Bible. Sorry....too much snark left it me :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquinas Academy Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 :blink: :ack2: This is my reaction, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amey311 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 (edited) There is someone in our neighborhood who gives out tracts every halloween. We always take the kids around in a herd, so I don't check the bags after every.single.house, but it annoys me. "The real treat at halloween is Jesus!" It shouldn't, but ugh. If you want to be anti-halloween, then leave your light off. Also, their whole premise is on an archaic definition? I think "Ween" and I think of a band. I thought it was another Christian rock band initially. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/ween When I see "JesusWeen" I think, "Do they know that Halloween = Hallow- e'en = hallow evening = all hallow's eve"? it's not hallo-ween. Edited October 19, 2011 by amey311 to add more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Ohhh, I'll bet you could come up with a really good, gory, scary, nasty Bible theme!! People stabbed, beheaded, blood licked up by dogs, and so on. So much to choose from! After thinking about this a bit...that would make me want to do a scene like Jezebel's death or one of the tons of other gory scenes in the Bible. Sorry....too much snark left it me :tongue_smilie: Oooh...Saul and the Witch of Endor? Jael putting a tentpeg through Sisera's head? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Would it be totally wrong to show up at a trunk or treat with a car decked out in big ugly plastic snakes poking through rotted apples? Or maybe several tear- stained face child mannequins drowning in a sea of blue crepe paper as a Playmobil ark floats by? A scarcrow dressed as Abraham holding a knife to a doll's throat, maybe? That would be like two mints in one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Oooh...Saul and the Witch of Endor? Jael putting a tentpeg through Sisera's head? I believe I'd dress as Gomer. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 The name does not even make good sense. The name Halloween is a bas****ization of the words All Hallows Eve. October 31 is already a holy day. People tend to forget their history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferB Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 (edited) I'm not about to join or anything, but Jesus did correct his disciples when they prevented others from casting out demons, and he said something like, "if they're not against us, they are for us." The EO Church says, "we know where God is, we don't know where he isn't." That said we'll be trick or treating in our Star Trek uniforms and dodging the Reformation speech at church this year. I think Hallow-Jesus is a better name. Doesn't "hallow" mean worship? Edited to add that I just looked it up and it means to set apart as holy, to venerate. So, yes, I think Hallow-Jesus is a much better name. Now I wonder what "ween" means. Off to look that up. Edited October 19, 2011 by JenniferB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Ohhh, I'll bet you could come up with a really good, gory, scary, nasty Bible theme!! People stabbed, beheaded, blood licked up by dogs, and so on. So much to choose from! Oooh, didn't David cut off Goliath's head after he killed him??? I could totally do that LOL. Not sure my church would appreciate it LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 HolyWeen would have been much better. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferB Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 The name does not even make good sense. The name Halloween is a bas****ization of the words All Hallows Eve. October 31 is already a holy day. People tend to forget their history. Now I have another thing to look up. To make it easier for me, do you have a link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 The name does not even make good sense. The name Halloween is a bas****ization of the words All Hallows Eve. October 31 is already a holy day. People tend to forget their history. Which reminds of an article "10 Ways to Have a holy Halloween" and the first one was to stop calling it Satan's Holiday, it's not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 (edited) Now I have another thing to look up. To make it easier for me, do you have a link? Here is a fun place to start .... Holy Halloween ETA: It is a Catholic perspective on Halloween. Edited October 19, 2011 by LG Gone Wild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 My mother sent me this website earlier this week becuase she intends to be on it while the kids and I are ToTing. When she first told me about it, I thought she was saying, "Jesus WEAN" and I couldn't figure out why Jesus needed to be weaned. Ah well. I hope it brings her comfort in whatever it is she's looking for. Well sheesh, maybe Mary wasn't into extended breastfeeding? Or why we need to be weaned off Jesus. Would make for an awesome Atheist Halloween campaign name. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 When she first told me about it, I thought she was saying, "Jesus WEAN" and I couldn't figure out why Jesus needed to be weaned. This is what I kept thinking as I read that name! :lol: Yeah, about that. What did they EXPECT with a name like WEEN? I know they gave the definition and all but I don't think it's going to be as effective as they hoped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 LOL!! I could not be part of an organization whose members you KNOW are going to be called JesusWeenies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindergretta Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 People tend to forget their history. Or never learn it in the first place. :glare: IM(H?)O - if one wants to rail against something and raise a stink (which is A-Ok by me!) at least one should educate oneself thoroughly on their issue. I don't much care for Halloween and it has nothing to do with my religion. I just don't care for scary and gory and intense scenes of death. But we live in a rather tame and nice neighborhood and so we dress up and TorT and have a ball. :D (And while I don't like the aforementioned, it is nothing more than a personal preference and others should feel free to celebrate how they like. I can just choose to avoid that which unsettles my stomach!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 LOL!! I could not be part of an organization whose members you KNOW are going to be called JesusWeenies. :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishboneDawn Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 Or never learn it in the first place. :glare: IM(H?)O - if one wants to rail against something and raise a stink (which is A-Ok by me!) at least one should educate oneself thoroughly on their issue. It's the Xmas kerfuffle that always does me in. People needs some Classical schooling so they understand the Greek letter and what X represents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindergretta Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 It's the Xmas kerfuffle that always does me in. People needs some Classical schooling so they understand the Greek letter and what X represents. :iagree: That one makes me weary, every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 LOL!! I could not be part of an organization whose members you KNOW are going to be called JesusWeenies. Oh! My! Word! *Snort* *Giggle* :smilielol5::smilielol5::smilielol5::smilielol5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Or never learn it in the first place. :glare: IM(H?)O - if one wants to rail against something and raise a stink (which is A-Ok by me!) at least one should educate oneself thoroughly on their issue. I don't much care for Halloween and it has nothing to do with my religion. I just don't care for scary and gory and intense scenes of death. But we live in a rather tame and nice neighborhood and so we dress up and TorT and have a ball. :D (And while I don't like the aforementioned, it is nothing more than a personal preference and others should feel free to celebrate how they like. I can just choose to avoid that which unsettles my stomach!) I had a huge long reply and then realized I'm probably preaching to the choir. :D Let's just say :iagree: and leave it with that. (I'd hoped to get by this year without getting my Irish up about Halloween.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Oooh...Saul and the Witch of Endor? Jael putting a tentpeg through Sisera's head? My daughter actually dressed up as Jael for Awana Bible Character night. LOL. I told her not to retell the entire story to any child who was a Spark or younger. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 The name does not even make good sense. The name Halloween is a bas****ization of the words All Hallows Eve. October 31 is already a holy day. People tend to forget their history. Almost verbatim what my 16yo said (not the "bas***" part, though;)) Well sheesh, maybe Mary wasn't into extended breastfeeding? Or why we need to be weaned off Jesus. Would make for an awesome Atheist Halloween campaign name. :D Okay, this is the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 :svengo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluegoat Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I especially liked this part: Our mission is to ensure that JesusWeen becomes a global phenomenon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganicAnn Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 (edited) 5 pages and I can't believe no one saw the Saturday Night's Live on Jesus Ween. I'll try to find the clip. Opps it was Jimmy Kimmel . Edited October 20, 2011 by OrganicAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 LOL!! I could not be part of an organization whose members you KNOW are going to be called JesusWeenies. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higginszoo Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 This makes more sense as an SNL sketch. I know plenty of people who focus more on something like a harvest fest, lots of Catholic families who put the emphasis on the next day, All Saints Day, and have their dc dress up as saints. There are plenty of more natural ways to reinvent this particular event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 When branding goes wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 oh my. there are seriously bigger issues to concern ourselves with. as for us, we will be at a halloween carnival in town with my two kids dressed as a pop star and a ninja. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 LOL!! I could not be part of an organization whose members you KNOW are going to be called JesusWeenies. this made me snort with laughter:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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