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American Airlines' Preaching Pilot
Lo, many moons past, on Sat, 7 Feb 2004 15:27:03 -0600, a stranger
called by some "E.E.Bud Keith" came forth and told this tale in alt.atheism And just what is that we call you, the guy was not harming a sole but you compassionate liberals go for the jugular That's "soul." When I fly, I'm paying the airline to transport me from point A to point B in a safe, comfortable manner. Being a captive audience when the religious nutso pilot pretty much tells the Christians on the plane to bug the non-Christians for the entire flight would **** me off.. I'd file a lawsuit against American had I been on that flight. just because you disagree with him. So he made and announcement but no one was forced to do as he suggested. You jack ass libs are always spouting about peace and dialogs, perhaps all he was attempting to do was create and atmosphere in which people might talk to and learn from each other. But of course biased people like you would not even consider that, off with his head, right? I've spoken with hundreds of people about their faiths.. but the way the pilot phrased it, it was an invatation to harass people who could not get away. I was amused that the captain had just returned from a mission to Costa Rica.. an area which has been 95% Catholic for four centuries. -- Douglas Berry Do the OBVIOUS thing to send e-mail Atheist #2147, Atheist Vet #5 Ezekiel 13:20 "Wherefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against your pillows" |
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American Airlines' Preaching Pilot
rom wrote in message ...
American Airlines pilot suggests passengers discuss Christianity Associated Press NEW YORK - An American Airlines pilot flying passengers to New York asked Christians on board to identify themselves and suggested the non-Christians discuss the faith with them, a spokesman for the Fort Worth, Texas-based airline said Saturday. Flight 34 was headed from Los Angeles to John F. Kennedy Airport on Friday afternoon, said spokesman Tim Wagner. The pilot, whose identity was not released, had been making flight announcements and then asked that the Christians on board raise their hands, Wagner said. The pilot told the airline that he then suggested the other passengers use the flight time to talk to the identified Christians about their faith, Wagner said. The pilot later told passengers he would be available at the end of the flight to talk about his first announcement. Wagner said the airline was investigating the incident, and that the company had guidelines about appropriate behavior. He said the pilot had just returned to work from a weeklong mission trip to Costa Rica. "It falls along the lines of a personal level of sharing that may not be appropriate for one of our employees to do while on the job," Wagner said. http://www.dfw.com/mld/startelegram/...te/7900122.htm He should be fired. He was using his position as a pilot to try and convert people to his religion, which is an inappropriate use of his position. Diederik |
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American Airlines' Preaching Pilot
On Sun, 08 Feb 2004 00:03:50 GMT, Douglas Berry
wrote: (snip) I've spoken with hundreds of people about their faiths.. but the way the pilot phrased it, it was an invatation to harass people who could not get away. I was amused that the captain had just returned from a mission to Costa Rica.. an area which has been 95% Catholic for four centuries. To many evangelical Christians that means that at least 95% of the Costa Ricans aren't 'real' Christians. pan |
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American Airlines' Preaching Pilot
In article .net,
"None" wrote: Great, another xtian freak just chomping at the bit to **** off the next rag head who's bound and determined to teach a whole plane load of "infidels" all about Allah! That little announcement would be all it would take to push any hanky head over the edge. Well, I'm an atheist myself but I think it's ridiculous to suggest we as Americans should censor ourselves and give up our rights to discuss matters openly and freely because we might tick off a terrorist. I'm certainly not going to keep silent because some religious whack-job might get worked up over something I say. |
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American Airlines' Preaching Pilot
In article , Douglas Berry
wrote: Lo, many moons past, on Sat, 7 Feb 2004 15:27:03 -0600, a stranger called by some "E.E.Bud Keith" came forth and told this tale in alt.atheism And just what is that we call you, the guy was not harming a sole but you compassionate liberals go for the jugular That's "soul." When I fly, I'm paying the airline to transport me from point A to point B in a safe, comfortable manner. Being a captive audience when the religious nutso pilot pretty much tells the Christians on the plane to bug the non-Christians for the entire flight would **** me off.. I'd file a lawsuit against American had I been on that flight. You could file a lawsuit but you'd have no grounds for it. American Airlines is a private company. They can plaster the inside of their airplane cabins with bible verses if that's what they want to do. |
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American Airlines' Preaching Pilot
In article , "E.E.Bud Keith"
wrote: wrote in message -news - On Sat, 07 Feb 2004 19:56:45 +0000, rom wrote: - - American Airlines pilot suggests passengers discuss Christianity - Associated Press - - NEW YORK - An American Airlines pilot flying passengers to New York asked - Christians on board to identify themselves and suggested the -non-Christians - discuss the faith with them, a spokesman for the Fort Worth, Texas-based -airline - said Saturday. - - Flight 34 was headed from Los Angeles to John F. Kennedy Airport on -Friday - afternoon, said spokesman Tim Wagner. The pilot, whose identity was not - released, had been making flight announcements and then asked that the - Christians on board raise their hands, Wagner said. - - The pilot told the airline that he then suggested the other passengers -use the - flight time to talk to the identified Christians about their faith, -Wagner said. - - The pilot later told passengers he would be available at the end of the -flight - to talk about his first announcement. - - Wagner said the airline was investigating the incident, and that the -company had - guidelines about appropriate behavior. He said the pilot had just -returned to - work from a weeklong mission trip to Costa Rica. - - "It falls along the lines of a personal level of sharing that may not be - appropriate for one of our employees to do while on the job," Wagner -said. - - http://www.dfw.com/mld/startelegram/...te/7900122.htm - - - Darn, I was going to post this with the header "Jebus makes pilot lose - job...claims he'll live on the love of the Lard." - - And he will lose his job...can't have the mentally unstable in such a - position. I wouldn't fly on his plane, and I will send an email to AA - to that effect. - - zamboni - -And just what is that we call you, the guy was not harming a sole but you -compassionate liberals go for the jugular -just because you disagree with him. So he made and announcement but no one -was forced to do as he suggested. You jack ass libs are always spouting -about peace and dialogs, perhaps all he was attempting to do was create and -atmosphere in which people might talk to and learn from each other. But of -course biased people like you would not even consider that, off with his -head, right? WOW!! That little tirade is a perfect example of "Cjristian love in action"..yes sireeeee!! Why do you aszume the people who have a problem with this are "liberals"? And suppose that instead of being a Christian, the pilot was aMoslem..would you be so supportive of him? Somehow I doubt it. Ninure Saunders aka Rainbow Christian http://Rainbow-Christian.tk The Lord is my Shepherd and He knows I'm Gay http://Ninure-Saunders.tk My Yahoo Group http://Ninure.tk My Online Diary http://www.ninure.deardiary.net - Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches http://www.MCCchurch.org To send e-mail, remove nohate from address |
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American Airlines' Preaching Pilot
"Leon Bronstein" wrote i This is not an issue of injury or retribution. It's an issue of professionalism. What if the pilot started talking about Allah and Islam? Heck, imagine if the pilot had been Madelyn O'Hair and she did the same thing . . . geez, I'd pay full price for a ticket on that plane just for the entertainment . . . --Tock |
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American Airlines' Preaching Pilot
"E.E.Bud Keith" wrote in message ... wrote in message news On Sat, 07 Feb 2004 19:56:45 +0000, rom wrote: American Airlines pilot suggests passengers discuss Christianity Associated Press NEW YORK - An American Airlines pilot flying passengers to New York asked Christians on board to identify themselves and suggested the non-Christians discuss the faith with them, a spokesman for the Fort Worth, Texas-based airline said Saturday. Flight 34 was headed from Los Angeles to John F. Kennedy Airport on Friday afternoon, said spokesman Tim Wagner. The pilot, whose identity was not released, had been making flight announcements and then asked that the Christians on board raise their hands, Wagner said. The pilot told the airline that he then suggested the other passengers use the flight time to talk to the identified Christians about their faith, Wagner said. The pilot later told passengers he would be available at the end of the flight to talk about his first announcement. Wagner said the airline was investigating the incident, and that the company had guidelines about appropriate behavior. He said the pilot had just returned to work from a weeklong mission trip to Costa Rica. "It falls along the lines of a personal level of sharing that may not be appropriate for one of our employees to do while on the job," Wagner said. http://www.dfw.com/mld/startelegram/...te/7900122.htm Darn, I was going to post this with the header "Jebus makes pilot lose job...claims he'll live on the love of the Lard." And he will lose his job...can't have the mentally unstable in such a position. I wouldn't fly on his plane, and I will send an email to AA to that effect. zamboni And just what is that we call you, the guy was not harming a sole but you compassionate liberals go for the jugular just because you disagree with him. The last thing I want is to be forced to sit next to a stranger for hours and discuss religion. The pilot has the ability to turn on the seatbelt light and force all the passengers to remain in their seats. Secondly, with all the craziness going on in the world I don't want to declare my religion, or lack of, on an airplane. I do think there was some harm possible. I think that requesting that passengers discuss controversial matters increases the likelihood of air rage. |
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American Airlines' Preaching Pilot
"BTR1701" wrote in message ... In article .net, "None" wrote: Great, another xtian freak just chomping at the bit to **** off the next rag head who's bound and determined to teach a whole plane load of "infidels" all about Allah! That little announcement would be all it would take to push any hanky head over the edge. Well, I'm an atheist myself but I think it's ridiculous to suggest we as Americans should censor ourselves and give up our rights to discuss matters openly and freely because we might tick off a terrorist. I'm certainly not going to keep silent because some religious whack-job might get worked up over something I say. This was different. This was a pilot with a captive passenger load, who was inviting those onboard who WERE xtians to bend the ears of those who weren't, most likey for the duration of the flight. I would have sued if I had been on that flight. If they don't fire his ass, the fall-out will be a lot more than people would think. |
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American Airlines' Preaching Pilot
"BTR1701" wrote in message ... In article , Douglas Berry wrote: Lo, many moons past, on Sat, 7 Feb 2004 15:27:03 -0600, a stranger called by some "E.E.Bud Keith" came forth and told this tale in alt.atheism And just what is that we call you, the guy was not harming a sole but you compassionate liberals go for the jugular That's "soul." When I fly, I'm paying the airline to transport me from point A to point B in a safe, comfortable manner. Being a captive audience when the religious nutso pilot pretty much tells the Christians on the plane to bug the non-Christians for the entire flight would **** me off.. I'd file a lawsuit against American had I been on that flight. You could file a lawsuit but you'd have no grounds for it. American Airlines is a private company. They can plaster the inside of their airplane cabins with bible verses if that's what they want to do. Sorry, they are a PUBLIC company, publicly traded on the stock exchange, and HEAVILY regulated by the FAA and the DOT. |
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