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04 August 2010

Today, I was having lunch at Wendy's →[More:] and as I sat there munching my Baconator, I noticed a tableful of guys across the aisle from me. They were wearing hat's that from a distance seemed to bear the logo of the US Army but when you looked close, they said "God's Army." They also had a (store-printed, from the looks of it) banner emblazoned with the 10 Commandments, but they spelled 'adultery' wrong. They left out the 'e,' so it said that "Thou shalt not commit adultry," which I'm fairly sure only happens in country songs, leaving a loophole for adultery with an 'e,' just for the literalist philanderers among us.

Later on, when I was walking home toward the subway, I saw them preaching in Union Square, but I had my earbuds in, so I couldn't tell you what they were saying or how they were doing.

post by: jonmc at: 18:49 | 20 comments

I love Wendy's.

posted by mullacc 04 August | 19:11

I tried to look them up online, but sadly, there are way too many groups calling themselves "God's Army." I think it would be hilarious to see them fighting each other, as they could easily do, because they are all over the map theologically. The great thing about God's Army: anyone can join! Of any ilk or bent whatever! And you can give yourself whatever rank you want!

I hereby declare myself Brigadier General.

posted by Miko 04 August | 20:03

people love to belong.

posted by Firas 04 August | 20:11

This is the best jonmc post in awhile. Hehe.

posted by BoringPostcards 04 August | 20:55

I wonder if God has a Navy. Or I bet he just walks on water and carries everybody, right? Perhaps a Marine Corps then.

posted by jonmc 04 August | 21:04

I picture God as more of a Coast Guard type of dude. Doesn't go looking for conflict, runs hospital ships, backs everyone up, saves hapless boaters.

posted by Miko 04 August | 21:05

Wait, he's up in the sky, occasionally goes on a smiting run? Air Force, baby, Air Force.

posted by jonmc 04 August | 21:09

As I responded where you also posted this anecdote:

well non-sequitured, jonmc, but I always suspect that "God's Army" types who spell it "adultry" really intend it to mean "Thou shalt not commit adulthood" in recognition of the infantilizing tendency of fundamentalist religion.

posted by oneswellfoop 04 August | 21:50

Mr. Bearwife just informed me that he declares himself Pope of God's Army.

posted by bearwife 04 August | 23:24

OK, but I get to be the Grand Pooh Bear.

posted by Ardiril 05 August | 00:07

What about Grand Boobah?

posted by unsurprising 05 August | 00:14

Hey Lord above why don't your armies ever smile
Why don't they ever dress in style
And never share the humor that you surely have...

posted by Wolfdog 05 August | 08:23

Why does God need a starship?

posted by lysdexic 05 August | 13:36

You never know where you might find Jesus.

posted by Senyar 05 August | 14:06

dog butt jesus is my favorite jesus of all.

posted by taz 05 August | 14:33

I wonder if they're related to these people. Scary.

posted by brujita 05 August | 14:44

@ taz: His anal glands are following me all round the room!

posted by Senyar 05 August | 14:45

anal glands are bold that way

posted by taz 05 August | 14:57

All hail Pope Mr. Bearwife!

posted by halonine 05 August | 15:09

With or without cheese?

posted by Doohickie 05 August | 18:35

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