The good news: After taking a four-year break from the series due to religious reasons, author Ann Rice will be writing one more book in her Vampire Chronicles series.
The potentially bad news: the book will have a definite Christian framework and a focus on the theme of redemption to reflect the born again beliefs she adopted four years ago.
"I don't see it as a violation of my promise,” she explained in a recent interview, “because I won't be writing about vampires in the same way."
The proverbial final nail in the vampire chronicle coffin will again star hottie bloodsucker Lestat and an organization known as the Talamaska that is responsible for investigating the supernatural. But now, rather than wrestling the jugulars and panties of hot chick vampires, Lestat will be wrestling with the existence of God throughout the story.
But don’t worry, you won’t have to wade through this too soon, as she has one more Jesus book to write before she goes back to her devilish ways.
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Sure, you could argue that religion is hypocrisy, but a good number of "religious" people haven't exactly been outstanding spokespersons, but the media flaunts such people because they are the exceptions.
So what if Rice decides to throw in some philosophy? Are you all afraid of some critical thinking? It's not like she's going to try and brainwash the lot of you to "covert" you.
I'm sorry if the lot of you feel that you'll be deprived of the "classic themes" associated with her vampire books, but don't heinously attack religion.
Sure, you could argue that religion is hypocrisy, but a good number of "religious" people haven't exactly been outstanding spokespersons, but the media flaunts such people because they are the exceptions.
So what if Rice decides to throw in some philosophy? Are you all afraid of some critical thinking? It's not like she's going to try and brainwash the lot of you to "covert" you.
I'm sorry if the lot of you feel that you'll be deprived of the "classic themes" associated with her vampire books, but don't heinously attack religion.
And who are you to so boldly proclaim that we who follow religion are foolish or "sold-out"? How arrogant is that?
I don't really give a darn if you believe in religion or not. It's your choice, it's always been about choice. But you don't have to insult us.
Everyone believes in something. You obviously believe in either yourself or nothing and we believe in something else. Leave it at that, so don't attack us or our faith(s).
We pay. Entertainers entertain.
We don't care about what they believe.
Entertain us and shut up.
I, for one, agree with you.
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I, for one, agree with you.
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That makes two of us.
uh yeah, because I don't think the holocaust or the arab-israeli conflict would have occured if it weren't for religion.
uh yeah, because I don't think the holocaust or the arab-israeli conflict would have occured if it weren't for religion.
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....Jews, Poles, and anyone that WASNT part of the SUPREME RACE was killed. Religion had a little to do with it yes, but did it have EVERYTHING? was it divine inspiration that killed them? no it was a combination of an itelligent and evil madman and, well no offence to the Germans as I am one, Really gullible people who like to point fingers.
Jews were peresucuted more so because the German population believed theywere the reason they lost world war 1, they were the reason for poor economy.
It wasnt religious, it was jealousy, they were jealous that the majority of Jews in the country were making money, while the majority of germans were losing. Thats why so many businesses were handed over to Germans after the Jews were removed.
The holocaust was not brought about because of religion, but rather the religion, or the people, became the victims and scapegoats of a POLITICAL campaign.
The Crusades was a regrettably violent campaign that was the result of greed and undeniably corrupt leadership among those of "higher position" in the church.
All in all, the history of mankind shows that we are a species wrought with conflict. Religion has, unfortunately, always been a lame excuse to justify our inhumanity.
If you took the time to get to know us "religious" folk, you'd understand that we're not all a bunch of crazy fanatics. They are the shameful exceptions. Get to know us and you'll see we're not just a bunch of crazy, gullible, or brainwashed bunch of fools.
So... don't accuse or mock us or our faith(s) until you know us or our faith(s) better.
again, speaking without knowing only makes a fool stand out. Here, allow me to assist you in your need for research.
From wikipedia...
A Jew is a member of the Jewish people, an ethnoreligious group originating in the Israelites or Hebrews of the ancient Middle East. The ethnicity and the religion of Judaism, the traditional faith of the Jewish nation...etc.
Now, if you didn't understand that, which, from your previous comments, I'll go ahead and assume that you didn't, that means that the Jews are a race of people, and their religion is Judaism.
What happened was europeans owned land in the middle east, the arabs took that land, the europeans talked the nations into going to war, using a banner that UNITED them, that banner being Christianity. Yes the pope said goto war, gods will, yada yada yada.. but the war was fought to recapture land that Catholic Europe believed was theirs because of previous conquests inwhich they won the land. religion was used to rally troops and support, it was wrong to use the religion in such a way but they did. the leaders of the religion f;d up not the religion...
Religion isnt bad.. just its misused... man is bad
Since you probably still need an example, you, I assume, are an American. If someone killed you for being an American, it would not be for religious reasons, because America is not a religion(are you following yet?). Similarly, killing thousands because they were Jews has nothing to do with Judaism, which is why Judaism is never mentioned, surely you at least noticed that.
One can only assume that you did not know anything about the Jews, Judaism, the Nazi party, or the Holocaust before you posted on the subject, but I can guess that can only be attributed to your lack of learning at a public school. Go read some. You'll live happier
Some people need to visit the Holocaust Memorial Museum in D.C., or merely watch the History Channel every once in a while.
There seems to be a large amount of misinformation about the Holocaust. Please, don't yell at people unless you know what the h3ll you're talking about. You've only made a fool of yourself, and now all the readers know it.
WTF when did this happen...GOD DAMN IT... I was Arch Bishop of the Midwest, I was next in line as the Holy Father and CEO of The CHURCH OF AMERICA - F--- YEAH!
It's not just the fanatics. It's the bastards who think everyone is SUPPOSED to follow YOUR guidelines. It's the bastards who hijack organizations and turn them into religious breeding grouds like the Boyscouts, the 12 step program, and even the government. I have no problem respecting others religions, but I will not respect their taboos if I can see reason not to.
All the programs you've listed have been started by "religion," Christianity to be specific. The people who founded Boy Scouts, the 12 step program, and even the US Government were Christians. This nation was founded partly thanks to Protestant freedom from the Catholic Church. Where do you think we got "one nation under God?"
So, no one "hijacked" anything. If anything, secular/atheistic people hijack OUR organizations.
And it doesn't matter what we think. We or such organizations may suggest Christian overtones, but you don't have to adopt them. You always have a choice in the matter. So, I don't see why people are getting all riled up because Christian organizations are just being... Christian.
And what do you mean OUR guidelines? Our "guidelines" are the SAME as yours (don't murder, don't steal, don't screw your friend's wife, etc.)... minus the 5 commandments about God.
way to lay down the knowledge
@Kelevra
same 2 u
its great to see poster posting about the subject and actually staying on topic....so i geuss religion is good...Go God...(oh no he didnt)
...see forcing your guidelines :) :) :) :) :) :)
You seem bitter for some reason. There's no reasoning with one who argues emotion. No matter what anyone tells you concerning this topic, you will return to whatever experience caused bitterness to breed inside of you, regardless of when or how it happened. Nothing can move forward unless that bitterness is left behind.
This is true for any subject, for anyone.
And it's a damn book, not a religious battle.
Don't read the book, jeez.
P.S goodluck ... This would be more fun to know your real names and adress??? I mean if u didnt hide behinde an alias...
Walter _ _______
you know the rest
@feifei
It's not just the fanatics. It's the bastards who think everyone is SUPPOSED to follow YOUR guidelines.
Does this mean that you follow a set of guidelines that you personally belive are not how one should live??
As a matter of fact don't most people beleive that their personal philosophy is the correct one? or it wouldn't be the one they've chosen? hmm?
And in either case how can you in good conscience demand that we all comply with your philosophy of not damanding others to comply with your philosophy?
hear, hear...