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Only in florida vol. 435324532 *jesus related
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| chach |
http://www.local6.com/news/13265407/detail.html
ORLANDO, Fla. -- A controversial religious figure who claims he is Jesus Christ incarnate with a following of millions with "666" tattoos on their bodies, filled an amphitheater in Orlando this weekend, and promised joy, peace and prosperity.
IMAGES: Photos From Event
Orlando police officers stood guard around the Lake Eola amphitheater as Dr. Jose Luis De Jesus Miranda, 61, arrived in the city Saturday.
Miranda, who has been banned from three countries, told Local 6 News cameras and a cheering crowd that he was Jesus Christ reincarnated.
His followers believe that Miranda's life and his teachings replace those of Jesus of Nazareth, Local 6's Jamie Guirola said.
"They believe that Jesus is going to come from the sky," Juan Sanchez said. "But, that is not the way he is going to come."
"He is here?" Guirola said.
"He is here." Sanchez said.
Miranda said millions of people worldwide have tattooed their bodies with "666" in recognition that the second-coming of Christ has taken place, according to the report.
"I have it proudly on my hand," a believer told Local 6's Jamie Guirola. "It is easier when they shake my hand. It is easier for them to ask. I am very proud to show it is a sign of love."
A group of Christians protested the event, calling the following a cult. Police also removed two people from the amphitheater.
"We are just questioning their faith and their '666' tattoos," a protestor told Local 6. "We just want to learn more so we can relate more between being a Christian and believing in this and who the true Jesus is."
Miranda said he is known as God in at least 30 countries.
Local 6 reported that he was born in Puerto Rico and admits to being a recovering heroin addict. He also spent times in prison on drug and petty theft charges.
Miranda is the founder of the Miami-based Growing in Grace Ministry.
Watch Local 6 News for more on this story. |
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| Sunsnail |
| You'd think religious zealots would be aware of false prophets |
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| chach |
| quote: | Originally posted by Sunsnail
You'd think religious zealots would be aware of false prophets |
That's the first thing I thought of , then I thought about playing resident evil 4 but I got scared...
Crazy spanish religious zombies scare me... :nervous: |
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| Sushipunk |
Weird...
Oh well, let them be happy I guess. |
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| tubularbills |
hm, kinda surprised this isn't in texas.
/waco |
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| RJT |
| quote: | Originally posted by tubularbills
hm, kinda surprised this isn't in texas.
/waco |
The Branch Davidians weren't really as crazy as most people make them out to be, and that entire incident wouldn't have even occurred if not for the horrendously cavalier ATF and FBI. |
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| tubularbills |
| quote: | Originally posted by RJT
The Branch Davidians weren't really as crazy as most people make them out to be, and that entire incident wouldn't have even occurred if not for the horrendously cavalier ATF and FBI. |
true true.
there's this other guy who's going around tx tho w/ another polygamist cult that seems to be rather....awkward... to say the least. |
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| RJT |
| quote: | Originally posted by tubularbills
true true.
there's this other guy who's going around tx tho w/ another polygamist cult that seems to be rather....awkward... to say the least. |
One of my professors has written at least one and maybe more books about Waco.
I had a class called "New Religious Movements" that was essentially all about the incident, and it was probably one of the best courses I've taken in all of school.
Definition of the word "cluster." |
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| tubularbills |
| quote: | Originally posted by RJT
One of my professors has written at least one and maybe more books about Waco.
I had a class called "New Religious Movements" that was essentially all about the incident, and it was probably one of the best courses I've taken in all of school.
Definition of the word "cluster." |
this was the guy i was thinking of....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_Jeffs |
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| pkcRAISTLIN |
| quote: | Originally posted by RJT
The Branch Davidians weren't really as crazy as most people make them out to be, |
well they certainly arent now!! :D |
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| Lilith |
| quote: | Originally posted by RJT
The Branch Davidians weren't really as crazy as most people make them out to be, and that entire incident wouldn't have even occurred if not for the horrendously cavalier ATF and FBI. |
Yeah, but normal religious gatherings of people don't normally on a regular basis end up fortifying buildings and shooting at law enforcement. At least they don't in my suburb lately!
Though I have to shamefully admit.
The thought of a lot of ultra-conservative and extremist god bothering types getting a round in the brain pan does have it's own amusement... |
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| Sunsnail |
"At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other, and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved. . . . For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and miracles to deceive even the elect –- if that were possible. See, I have told you ahead of time" (Matthew 24:10-13;24 NIV).
This guy hasn't even performed any miracles and people are claiming Jesus. Lame! |
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