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Free Talk Live => The Show => Episodes & Show Prep => Topic started by: Kelvin on February 08, 2012, 11:10:59 PM
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I've tried looking online for "ericsson council" - you know, the concrete self sufficient "life Yacht."
I can't find anything. Maybe I have it spelled wrong? Any leads to more information?
-Kelvin
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I couldnt find it, bumping for ya
Ian
Mark
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http://www.ericssoncouncil.org/ (http://www.ericssoncouncil.org/)
Will be very interested in seeing what these look like in real life...
-Kelvin
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(http://images3.static-bluray.com/reviews/2028_3.jpg)
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Is that from one of the Road Warrior Movies? Looks like it but I don't remember any with water....
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Is that from one of the Road Warrior Movies? Looks like it but I don't remember any with water....
Waterworld
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From their join the Holy Seal Lion page: http://www.ericssoncouncil.org/page7.html (http://www.ericssoncouncil.org/page7.html)
Quote:
"You'll learn what the Bible really says, by the amazingly simple technique known as "reading."
You'll learn to hear the Voice of the Lord, and pray according to His will.
You'll learn to heal the sick, do miracles, all that fun stuff. Really. Our God is an awesome God.
You'll work among other Christians who have dedicated their lives to His service.
As a Sea Lion, you can preach the Gospel, conduct medical missions, free slaves, build infrastructure for the coming 'beast' system...the Twelve Fleets each have a specific purpose, and you can work among people who feel like you do.
Don't waste your Christianity on "attendance." Get up and do those good works that God prepared for you before the world began. Join the Sea Lions Academy."
I am sorry, but why would you want to go hang out with a bunch of uptight christians on boats? The bible is not known for being tolerant of nonconformist or freethinkers. The bible tends to recommend death by murder to those who don't do what it says. Tolerance is not a big part of its message.
Can anyone explain what the these guys mean by saying that they are preparing infrastructure for the coming of the "beast system" means? That sounds like they believe in the coming of the Antichrist and the number of the beast type of stuff. If that's the message -- buy a boat because Satan is coming -- then why bother? The christians believe they are going to be taken up to heaven in the rapture, so why the boat? The sane should buy some seeds and learn how to plant food instead. That's more practical than reading the bible all day and hoping god will give you some good current and float your boat toward an island with some food or water on it.
By the way, if you hear the voice of the LORD, you are fucking crazy. Get some medical help immediately!
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they believe in the coming of the Antichrist and the number of the beast type of stuff
They do. I have met them. Even the ones that arent all westboro types believe that stuff. But dont try and bring logic into this, you wont get very far.
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"I am sorry, but why would you want to go hang out with a bunch of uptight christians on boats? The bible is not known for being tolerant of nonconformist or freethinkers. The bible tends to recommend death by murder to those who don't do what it says. Tolerance is not a big part of its message."
I wouldn't. Yeah, after looking over their site, that Christian extremism thing they have going on did seem a little strange to me. I got interested it it when Mark interviewed someone from the organization. If I recall correctly there wasn't much discussion of Christian stuff during the interview. I was under the impression that they had a "secular" arm to the "life yacht" concept as well and that was what they were promoting to the FTL audience. Maybe in an attempt to gain from economies of scale? I may have to ask Mark about it next time I get on FTL.
Mark seemed pretty excited about the potential of the concept at the time. And Mark impresses me as one of the more realistic and practical hosts on the show. Not that that is saying much when referencing a show like FTL! :)
-Kelvin
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OK, I revisited the site- It does look as if there is an option of being an independent and not having to "hang out with a bunch of uptight christians on boats." But your point is well taken. It will be interesting to see it this concrete boat thing ever makes it to fruition.
-Kelvin