de-lu-sion [noun]
false belief: a persistent false belief held in the face of strong contradictory evidence, especially as a symptom of a psychiatric condition
Its tax time again and most of us are running to our tax broker to cash in on the money that is rightfully ours. I haven't gotten my tax refund yet, but I applied for it today. Yeehaw!
On Friday, my mother was at her local tax broker and while she was waiting to be served she started conversation with a nice man, tall and slightly balding. As questions regarding taxes came up my mother explained she wasn't able to answer all his questions because my father takes care of the family finances. She mentioned she preferred it that way to stay away from aches and pains caused from the stresses of finances.
The gentleman immediate jumped into action explaining that he has an extraordinary Doctor friend that knows that could help her. He said that he isn't expensive and is someone she should really consider contacting. This gentleman reached into his pocket and pulled out a business card, written in Portuguese:
(Scanned - Front of the business card)
(Scanned - Back of the business card)
This what it translates to, thanks to Nilson, my boyfriend.
(Translated - Front of the business card)
| My children, I wrote these things so you won't sin. Even if anyone sins, we have an attorney close to the father, Jesus Christ, the just. | ||
| Jesus Christ Attorney | ||
| Office The closes Evangelical church near your home | Residence In the heart of every client that accepts him as your savior | |
(Translated - Back of the business card)
| Soul Clinic Doctor's Office - Everywhere Surgeon - Jesus Christ Doctorate - Son of God Experience - Infallible Specialty - The Impossible His Instrument - The Pastor His Favor - Grace His Recipe Book - The Bible Disease he cures - All Treatment Fee - Faith Surgery room - The Altar His Diet - Prayer & Fasting His Exercise - Good Deeds His Hours - 24 hrs a day Dr. Jesus Christ |
WTF. Come on! Really! Do you really think that Faith in God or Jesus will cure disease, prevent disease or cure a person of psychological problems?
If you are a true believer then why are so many faithful people dying right now, this very minute? If there is nothing more valuable than life itself, then why isn't everyone a Christian?
How long will people believe in such delusions?
– posted by Leandro at 11:25 AM | Permalink |
