December 14, 200421 yr God Used To Sell Food On Controversial Billboard Pastor: 'There Are Consequences To Doing Something Like This' POSTED: 7:12 pm EST December 13, 2004 UPDATED: 6:15 am EST December 14, 2004 ORLANDO, Fla. -- A controversial new billboard where God is apparently used to sell burritos and tacos for a local restaurant is raising eyebrows in Orlando's religious community, according to Local 6 News. The large billboard for Moe's Southwest Grill is located along Interstate 4 and resembles one of the famous God Speaks billboards that began popping up on highways five years ago. However, instead of the inspirational messages posted on the God Speaks billboards, God appears to be Moe's company pitchman, according to Local 6 News. 'I know a lot of people would get offended seeing that sign," a resident said. Pastor Enric Richard, whose church sits blocks away from the billboard, believes the ad campaign violates biblical teachings. "You just don't use God's name that way," Richard said. "It should not be taken lightly and casually. It is sacred. There are consequences to doing something like this. Judgment can come on these who use the Lord's name in such a vain fashion. Representatives from Moe's corporate office in Atlanta said they were not aware of the billboard. Local 6 News discovered Monday night that the billboard was purchased by a local franchise and Moe's officials said the billboard clearly violates their company policy. They've reportedly ordered the local Moe's restaurant to take the billboard down. Watch Local 6 News for more on this story. channel 6 showing off their new "zoom" feature on their camera
December 14, 200421 yr Stupid conservative bastards. 634808[/snapback] :lol 634810[/snapback] But, but, but I thought you always get offended whne blanket comments like this are made. I remember when Chewbacca says things like damn liberals or its the liberals fault some of you always get offended and bash him. Why is this sarcastic remark by nugget ok? Im Baffled??!?!?!
December 14, 200421 yr have you checked out the cover of the latest issue of "the American Conservative"? that would explain it.
December 14, 200421 yr Stupid conservative bastards. 634808[/snapback] :lol 634810[/snapback] But, but, but I thought you always get offended whne blanket comments like this are made. I remember when Chewbacca says things like damn liberals or its the liberals fault some of you always get offended and bash him. Why is this sarcastic remark by nugget ok? Im Baffled??!?!?! 634883[/snapback] I thought it was funny in terms of the thread. :plain And BTW: I wasn't making a blanket comment, I was just laughing at Nuggets comment in terms of the thread, I'd laugh at a liberal joke if it was funny in terms of the thread. :banghead
December 14, 200421 yr The religious right certainly like to bitch when it suits their needs. God is a being of infinite wisdom and he's always been said to have quite the sense of humor so I'm sure he's getting quite a chuckle out of it wherever he is.
December 16, 200421 yr Author talk about overreacting.... I mean who's to say god doesn't love burritos? 636150[/snapback] Maybe the God Moe's SW Grill believes in is the all loving burrito god.
December 16, 200421 yr "You just don't use God's name that way," Richard said. "It should not be taken lightly and casually. It is sacred. There are consequences to doing something like this. Judgment can come on these who use the Lord's name in such a vain fashion. :lol I love hearing people say stuff like. Its an insult to God to argue such a thing. Yeah, a being so divine and infinite whom we cannot begin to comprehend is now upset that Burrito company has used his name to promote Burrito's. Eh..I suppose this goes to more underlying issues in all religions. :whistle
December 16, 200421 yr Prove to me God did not make the sign himself. :plain 636224[/snapback] At which point God must punish himself. :plain Uh-oh...
December 16, 200421 yr Author I think that Hooters Airlines should put signs in the bathrooms that read: "Welcome to the Mile High Club. -God"
December 16, 200421 yr If God didn't like it, he could've shot down a bolt of lightning or strong gusts to destroy it. Or he could place a plague on the guy who thought up the sign. I bet Moe's is loving the controversy even if the corporate line is, "This is horrible. We don't want to offend."
December 17, 200421 yr If God didn't like it, he could've shot down a bolt of lightning or strong gusts to destroy it. Or he could place a plague on the guy who thought up the sign. I bet Moe's is loving the controversy even if the corporate line is, "This is horrible. We don't want to offend." 636241[/snapback] Apparently you dont care that people are getting offended by this? I agree who cares if somehting is offensive. So you wont mind if I call you a hick, s***, or n****r??
December 17, 200421 yr If God didn't like it, he could've shot down a bolt of lightning or strong gusts to destroy it. Or he could place a plague on the guy who thought up the sign. I bet Moe's is loving the controversy even if the corporate line is, "This is horrible. We don't want to offend." 636241[/snapback] Apparently you dont care that people are getting offended by this? I agree who cares if somehting is offensive. So you wont mind if I call you a hick, s***, or n****r?? 637226[/snapback] Because they'd obviously have the same context. Perhaps KFC will come out with a sign that says: "Thees be sum deeelishus chiken!" -n*****s Quit being so naive. :plain
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