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The 9 Most Badass Bible Verses

Cracked.com has a great article titled The 9 Most Badass Bible Verses. Rather than keep you in suspense, here’s number one:

The things you had to do back then just to get the approval of your future father-in-law! I think Wendy’s dad was satisfied that I had a haircut, a degree and a job.

Joey deVilla

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  • But why did he have to KILL them? That wasn't in the contract! No one ever heard of a bris?

    And why double the number asked for? This guy sounds like an overachiever to me.

  • But why did he have to KILL them? That wasn’t in the contract! No one ever heard of a bris?

    I most adult males would rather be dead than endure adult circumcision (in the field, no less, by an army) without the benefit of precision instruments or anaesthesia.

  • Just to let you know, Chris, apparently modern adult circumcision rites for the purpose of converting to Judaism consist of a symbolic needle (ahem) prick, not cutting. Blood, however, must be drawn.

    Just FYI. :-)

  • Ouch. What if you were already circumcised (but not for entry into the Jewish faith)? Still get stuck with a needle? I am gussing so, since the physical requirement may be satisfied but the ceremonial aspect would have been entirely missing.

  • I think you're correct. It probably also depends on your Jewish movement (orthodox, reform, etc.). Thankfully, not my area of expertise. :-)

  • @barry koslow: If it were within my power, I would bring you 100 clients, and not small fry, either!

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