Disclaimer Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 http://www.cleveland.com/tipoff/index.ssf/2009/02/hot_dogs_at_progressive_field.htmlOpening day for the Indians brings a curve ball for Catholics this year. The April 10th home opener falls on Good Friday, when faithful Catholics abstain from meat. That means no ball park hot dogs. And don't expect dispensation from the bishop. "It is considered the most solemn day on the church calendar," saidCleveland Catholic Diocese spokesman Bob Tayek, who also works as theannouncer at Progressive Field. He'll attend Good Friday services atnoon, then head to the ballpark for the 4 p.m. game. That doesn'tinterfere with the noon to 3 p.m. window, which Catholics observe asthe time Jesus Christ hung on the cross. Indians spokesman Bob DiBiasio said some fans "provide their ownspecial dispensation," but meatless offerings are available for theobservant. So, is it dog or no dog for DiBiasio, who is Catholic? "I am a Catholic guy who's at 81 home games a season," he said. "I can certainly do without a hot dog at one of them."Ok, I'll let everyone stew this over in their own minds. I know each person is different and far be it from me to lump every religious person into this group. But I'm going to go ahead and be 'that guy' and ask, does anyone else see the utter hypocrisy in this?Kind of like, religion is cool as long as it doesn't interrupt the the things I want to do in life. Ya know, like eat meat, covet my neighbors' wives, steal, and murder.These are the same people that go off on the 'unwashed masses' as soon as someone tries to demonstrate some secularism.They follow religion because they need answers to the most important questions in life, and they can't go a damned day without a hot dog?I'm sure there are a lot of religious people that don't require special dispensation and faithfully observe all things sacred and holy, but the people that want to bend the rules for opening day are shameless.Indians baseball > faith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted February 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 (edited) Did I mention my afternoon is going a little slow today? Edited February 24, 2009 by JRMMiii Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbarron77 Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 I'd like to slip Her a hotdog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLovin Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Did I mention my afternoon is going a little slow today?...I like to fish... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 If it's the "most solemn day" what are they doing at a baseball game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 If it's the "most solemn day" what are they doing at a baseball game?fallin off the jesus wagon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 If it's the "most solemn day" what are they doing at a baseball game?apparently it's only solumn from noon to 3PM. After that you can party like a Rockstar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 (edited) religion is a freakin joke bro. sorry if i hurt someones fellings, but if someones telling me what to do, not eat meat, and give 10% of my paycheck to the church.....thats a f-n cult and to much abberation for moi! Edited February 24, 2009 by that dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Glad I didn't have to type it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 ^^no balls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 the catholic religion is a freakin joke bro. sorry if i hurt someones fellings, but if someones telling me what to do, not eat meat, and give 10% of my paycheck to the church.....thats a f-n cult and to much abberation for moi!LOL dont all religions do those things?catholics cant eat meat on friday, jews cant eat cheeseburgers. muslims cant eat pork. they all tithe, and they all tell you what you can and cant do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 LOL dont all religions do those things?catholics cant eat meat on friday, jews cant eat cheeseburgers. muslims cant eat pork. they all tithe, and they all tell you what you can and cant do.yes, you are correct and thats why im not religious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoosego Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 neither one of you has an idea of what you are talking about.... now if you would like to have an intelligent discussion about the catholic faith I'll be more then happy to dialogue with you, Jrmiii... I appreciate your point of view... in my mind if they were "faithful" followers of my faith they wouldn't throw up a stink at all, just do what is right by the faith and go to the next game.... last year st. patricks day fell on a friday during lent I went to mass and observed the day with no meat and no indulgence... and anyone that knows me knows st. paddy's is a huge deal to me.... It's all about doing what I believe is right for me... And I try very hard not to be a hipocrite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 neither one of you has an idea of what you are talking about.... now if you would like to have an intelligent discussion about the catholic faith I'll be more then happy to dialogue with you, Jrmiii... I appreciate your point of view... in my mind if they were "faithful" followers of my faith they wouldn't throw up a stink at all, just do what is right by the faith and go to the next game.... last year st. patricks day fell on a friday during lent I went to mass and observed the day with no meat and no indulgence... and anyone that knows me knows st. paddy's is a huge deal to me.... It's all about doing what I believe is right for me... And I try very hard not to be a hipocrite.Better off to not debate with those who are ignorant about religion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 I thought all faiths asked for a 10% tithe...Hot dogs, ok.... hmmm, check what day it is somewhere else in the world and declare that's your "Good Friday". You're covered, chomp dogs at will... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoosego Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 nope.... it isn't a requirement to give 10% in the Catholic faith... you are asked to give what you can, I give my time mostly... and cash when I can....being charitable is the requirement of being a good person, not just the domain of the religious.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 i edited my post, wasnt talking about just the catholics..its a belief and i dont personally. but i have no problems with someone who does.. btw i love chili dogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 (edited) yeah i dont have any clue what im talking about... i was only raised catholic and went to catholic school... what happened to matthew 7:1 its ok though, later it says judge not according to appearance, but judge righteous judgment.i agree with your point about if they were faithful why would they be at a ballgame... i was just responding to his post about not being able to eat meat, and pointing out that all religions tell you what is acceptable and what is not.obviously i dont think that every catholic on earth eats fish on fridays, or that there has never been a jew who ate a bacon cheeseburger, or a muslim who ate some sausages. I thought all faiths asked for a 10% tithe...tithe is from an old english word teogothian which means "tenth" Edited February 24, 2009 by John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 ^^i think he knows his shit.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 lol im not a theology scholar or anything... but im not totally clueless either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 i was also pointing out a little inconsistency in the bible. it says judge not, lest ye be judged, but later in the chapter it says judge with righteous judgment. so what is it? my personal feeling is that the bible is chock full of good messages. love your neighbor, treat others how you want to be treated, dont steal, dont kill dont lie etc. but when you start to take it LITERALLY, problems arise, and you cant see the forest for the trees. "It's like a finger pointing away to the moon. Don't concentrate on the finger, or you will miss all the heavenly glory" thats from bruce lee, not the bible lol. but the point is still the same.organized religion can be helpful to people, but at the same time, you could say they are cutting you to sell you a bandaid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted February 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 It is winnable, who's got the most money and the biggest guns? Turns out... it's the Christians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVTPilot Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Since when were hot dogs made of meat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 ^^ assholes and eyeballs bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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