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"Thomas Curmudgeon" |
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22 Oct 2004 10:59:38 AM |
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The Birth of American Bible Thumpers: the TOILET |
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2004/10/22/wlav22.xml&sSheet=/news/2004/10/22/ixnewstop.html
The seat of the Reformation
By Kate Connolly in Wittenburg
(Filed: 22/10/2004)
German archaeologists have discovered the lavatory on which Martin
Luther wrote the 95 Theses that launched the Protestant Reformation.
Luther frequently alluded to the fact that he suffered from chronic
constipation and that he spent much of his time in contemplation on the
lavatory.
Experts say they have been certain for years that the 16th century
religious leader wrote the groundbreaking Ninety-Five Theses while on
das klo, as the Germans call it.
But they did not know where the object was until they discovered the
stone construction after recently stumbling across the remains of an
annex of his house in Wittenberg, south-west of Berlin, during planning
to plant a garden.
"This is a great find," Stefan Rhein, the director of the Luther
Memorial Foundation said, "particularly because we're talking about
someone whose texts we have concentrated on for years, while little
attention has been paid to anything three-dimensional and human behind them.
"This is where the birth of the Reformation took place.
"Luther said himself that he made his reformatory discovery in cloaca
[Latin for "in the sewer"]. We just had no idea where this sewer was.
Now it's clear what the Reformer meant."
What makes the find even more fitting is that at the time, faecal
language was often used to denigrate the devil, such as "I ***** on the
devil" or "I break wind on the devil".
Prof Rhein said: "It was not a very polite time. And in keeping with
this, neither was Luther very polite."
The 450-year-old lavatory, which was very advanced for its time, is made
out of stone blocks and, unusually, has a 30cm-square seat with a hole.
Underneath is a cesspit attached to a primitive drain.
Other interesting parts of the house remain, including a vaulted
ceiling, late Gothic sandstone door frames and what is left of a
floor-heating system.
This presumably gave Luther an added source of comfort during the long
hours he spent in contemplation.
Luther, who was professor of biblical theology at Wittenberg University,
nailed his theses to the church door at Wittenberg, attacking the
corrupt trade in indulgences.
The act led to his excommunication but he was protected by Frederick II
of Saxony and was able to develop and spread his ideas, which he saw as
much more than a mere revolt against ecclesiastical abuses but as a
fight for the Gospel.
Prof Rhein said the foundation would prevent the 80,000 visitors who
arrive in Wittenberg each year in search of the spirit of Luther, from
sitting on the lavatory. "I would not sit on it. There's a point where
you have to draw the line," he said.
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| User: "Fear gan dia" |
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| Title: Re: The Birth of American Bible Thumpers: the TOILET |
22 Oct 2004 05:49:13 PM |
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Verily verily I say unto you, it is written by Thomas Curmudgeon
in <w6aed.143202$a85.34236@fed1read04>:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2004/10/22/wlav22.xml&sSheet=/news/2004/10/22/ixnewstop.html
The seat of the Reformation
By Kate Connolly in Wittenburg
(Filed: 22/10/2004)
German archaeologists have discovered the lavatory on which Martin
Luther wrote the 95 Theses that launched the Protestant Reformation.
Luther frequently alluded to the fact that he suffered from chronic
constipation and that he spent much of his time in contemplation on the
lavatory.
Experts say they have been certain for years that the 16th century
religious leader wrote the groundbreaking Ninety-Five Theses while on
das klo, as the Germans call it.
But they did not know where the object was until they discovered the
stone construction after recently stumbling across the remains of an
annex of his house in Wittenberg, south-west of Berlin, during planning
to plant a garden.
"This is a great find," Stefan Rhein, the director of the Luther
Memorial Foundation said, "particularly because we're talking about
someone whose texts we have concentrated on for years, while little
attention has been paid to anything three-dimensional and human behind them.
"This is where the birth of the Reformation took place.
"Luther said himself that he made his reformatory discovery in cloaca
[Latin for "in the sewer"]. We just had no idea where this sewer was.
Now it's clear what the Reformer meant."
What makes the find even more fitting is that at the time, faecal
language was often used to denigrate the devil, such as "I ***** on the
devil" or "I break wind on the devil".
Prof Rhein said: "It was not a very polite time. And in keeping with
this, neither was Luther very polite."
LMAO!
"Here I sit, buns a-flexin'
Giving birth to the crap that fries the brain of every Texan..."
Ok, so it doesn't scan, sue me.
--
The Very Irrev. Fear gan dia # http://goddamliberal.port5.com
DUMP THE CHIMP! Re-elect a Democrat in '04.
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| User: "Raptor514" |
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| Title: Re: The Birth of American Bible Thumpers: the TOILET |
22 Oct 2004 07:14:32 PM |
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"Fear gan dia" <srbdtrlqdxbr@bxhhqxqtstqb.com> wrote in message
news:41798e69.003@bxhhqxqtstqb.com...
Verily verily I say unto you, it is written by Thomas Curmudgeon
in <w6aed.143202$a85.34236@fed1read04>:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2004/10/22/wlav22.xml&sSheet=/news/2004/10/22/ixnewstop.html
The seat of the Reformation
By Kate Connolly in Wittenburg
(Filed: 22/10/2004)
German archaeologists have discovered the lavatory on which Martin
Luther wrote the 95 Theses that launched the Protestant Reformation.
Luther frequently alluded to the fact that he suffered from chronic
constipation and that he spent much of his time in contemplation on the
lavatory.
Experts say they have been certain for years that the 16th century
religious leader wrote the groundbreaking Ninety-Five Theses while on
das klo, as the Germans call it.
But they did not know where the object was until they discovered the
stone construction after recently stumbling across the remains of an
annex of his house in Wittenberg, south-west of Berlin, during planning
to plant a garden.
"This is a great find," Stefan Rhein, the director of the Luther
Memorial Foundation said, "particularly because we're talking about
someone whose texts we have concentrated on for years, while little
attention has been paid to anything three-dimensional and human behind
them.
"This is where the birth of the Reformation took place.
"Luther said himself that he made his reformatory discovery in cloaca
[Latin for "in the sewer"]. We just had no idea where this sewer was.
Now it's clear what the Reformer meant."
What makes the find even more fitting is that at the time, faecal
language was often used to denigrate the devil, such as "I ***** on the
devil" or "I break wind on the devil".
Prof Rhein said: "It was not a very polite time. And in keeping with
this, neither was Luther very polite."
LMAO!
"Here I sit, buns a-flexin'
Giving birth to the crap that fries the brain of every Texan..."
Not *every* Texan. Sheesh.
Ok, so it doesn't scan, sue me.
It doesn't rhyme either.
Raptor514
--
The Very Irrev. Fear gan dia # http://goddamliberal.port5.com
DUMP THE CHIMP! Re-elect a Democrat in '04.
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| User: "Apostate" |
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| Title: Re: The Birth of American Bible Thumpers: the TOILET |
22 Oct 2004 08:36:37 PM |
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On Sat, 23 Oct 2004 00:14:32 GMT, "Raptor514" <Raptor514@SPAMSUCKS.com> wrote:
"Fear gan dia" <srbdtrlqdxbr@bxhhqxqtstqb.com> wrote in message
news:41798e69.003@bxhhqxqtstqb.com...
Verily verily I say unto you, it is written by Thomas Curmudgeon
in <w6aed.143202$a85.34236@fed1read04>:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2004/10/22/wlav22.xml&sSheet=/news/2004/10/22/ixnewstop.html
The seat of the Reformation
By Kate Connolly in Wittenburg
(Filed: 22/10/2004)
German archaeologists have discovered the lavatory on which Martin
Luther wrote the 95 Theses that launched the Protestant Reformation.
Luther frequently alluded to the fact that he suffered from chronic
constipation and that he spent much of his time in contemplation on the
lavatory.
Experts say they have been certain for years that the 16th century
religious leader wrote the groundbreaking Ninety-Five Theses while on
das klo, as the Germans call it.
But they did not know where the object was until they discovered the
stone construction after recently stumbling across the remains of an
annex of his house in Wittenberg, south-west of Berlin, during planning
to plant a garden.
"This is a great find," Stefan Rhein, the director of the Luther
Memorial Foundation said, "particularly because we're talking about
someone whose texts we have concentrated on for years, while little
attention has been paid to anything three-dimensional and human behind
them.
"This is where the birth of the Reformation took place.
"Luther said himself that he made his reformatory discovery in cloaca
[Latin for "in the sewer"]. We just had no idea where this sewer was.
Now it's clear what the Reformer meant."
What makes the find even more fitting is that at the time, faecal
language was often used to denigrate the devil, such as "I ***** on the
devil" or "I break wind on the devil".
Prof Rhein said: "It was not a very polite time. And in keeping with
this, neither was Luther very polite."
LMAO!
"Here I sit, buns a-flexin'
Giving birth to the crap that fries the brain of every Texan..."
Not *every* Texan. Sheesh.
Ok, so it doesn't scan, sue me.
It doesn't rhyme either.
BURN HIM!
Raptor514
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/Apostate
atheist #1931 I've found it!
BAAWA Knife AND SMASHer
EAC Supernumerary Deputy Director, Department of Redundancy Department
plonked by Lani_girl, first post; Billions Served!
I doubt, therefore I might be.
For e-mail, hold that tiger!
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