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Auntie

Monday, July 29, 2002 - 11:58 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Doesn't one of the 10 commandments forbid bearing false witness? I've always thought that commandment could be interpreted as forbidding gossip, since gossip usually relies so much on hearsay & distortion. I could swear (oops) that I heard long ago a sermon on that, a very memorable sermon since the congregation addressed was rife with gossip, gossip that eventually in fact tore that church apart. Jason does gossip although very daintily.

Max

Monday, July 29, 2002 - 12:01 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
How about another passage: Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. No one is perfect.

:)

Zachsmom

Monday, July 29, 2002 - 12:03 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
or another..

Judge not lest ye be judged,for in the same manner in which you judge you shall also be judged..

Rig

Monday, July 29, 2002 - 12:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
If you really want this to be a "good" board:

Charity is patient and kind...never rude or
irritable...does not keep record of wrongs...

Zachsmom

Monday, July 29, 2002 - 12:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
gee Rig..you just took the fun out of all the BB stand for...:)

Rig

Monday, July 29, 2002 - 12:36 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Yes, Zachsmom, you're right. The point of BB is for us to be the peanut gallery and have a little fun. Not to be dour and bicker.

Peachie

Monday, July 29, 2002 - 04:27 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I love the guy but wish he would lose the word "like"

Jhezzie

Monday, July 29, 2002 - 04:53 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
This is soooo irritating. Jason being a Christian does not allow him to walk on water, never be sad or annoying or wrong. He's not a Disney charactor.
He's just a guy, stumbling through life like anyone else, trying to learn. The houseguests make far more an issue of his beliefs than he ever does.
He's fully aware of what's going on around him and he's playing the game. If he keeps his wits about him, he could very well be in the final 3.:)

Pinky780

Monday, July 29, 2002 - 04:59 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
What's sadder is that there are so few Christians on tv, or seen participating in regular life (which is all we do) that no one is quite sure what one should like or act like on tv. But Tonya - chooga chooga, baby! We know what to do with that one!

Max

Monday, July 29, 2002 - 05:09 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Regarding Christians, Pinky said, "...no one is quite sure what one should (look) like or act like..."

I would submit that there is no one way that Christians should look or act like. Just as there's no one way for a Jewish person to look or act or a Mormon person or any other label you'd like to put on a group.

I identify as a Christian, but I sure don't look or act anything like the "Christians" you see on the PTL Club or 700 Club or whatever the current club is. I disagree with the theology of many mainstream Christian churches, especially most non-denominational ones (usually referred to as evangelical or the more popular term "bible-thumpers").

So, I'm not sure what is expected of Jason. Seems like he's being a pretty good Christian to me. :)

Oregonfire

Monday, July 29, 2002 - 05:17 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Jason is like an island of calm in a sea of chaos. So far he's kept his cool in all situations. I liked seeing him try to talk Amy down off a ledge in in the wee hours last night.

It seems that keeping your cool is a good quality for a final 3-er to have (Will, Curtis). Plus he looks like a little hottie in that do-rag! And he does remind me a little of Jesus and Mary Magdalene in the Chiara situation. The guy keeps his cool without a doubt!

Earthmother

Monday, July 29, 2002 - 05:27 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
He's not a Disney character..hahahahahahahaha Omg I cracked up..or am I cracking up?

Max

Monday, July 29, 2002 - 08:18 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Of course, there's always the example of "America's Best Christian" Betty Bowers.

Wcv63

Monday, July 29, 2002 - 10:54 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oregonfire we seem to be on the same side of the fence for once!

Muse

Monday, July 29, 2002 - 11:57 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Okay, some of Gerry's recent comments are annoying me. He says that Jason's not "Mr. Perfect" because he made some comments about Amy and her drinking. Well, gee. Who ever claimed that he was perfect? Certainly not Jason himself. And Gerry is doing the exact same thing himself by telling Amy...saying negative things about someone behind their back. It's even worse, though, because he's hurting Amy's feelings in the process. If he was really that bothered by Jason (which is ridiculous, since Jason was probably the least nasty out of all the HGs, and even defended Amy a bit), he should talk to Jason about it. Not Amy.

Gerry seems to like stirring up animosity and trouble. He either does it deliberately (by telling Amy about Jason), or unintentionally (like telling Josh all about Marcellas' plans if he wins HOH). It irritates me, especially since he follows this sort of stuff up by talking about what a great person he is because he saved Marcellas.

Okay, end rant. :)

Auntie

Tuesday, July 30, 2002 - 12:36 am EditMoveDeleteIP
OK, I'm confused. Isn't the topic of this thread when is Jason going to snap and show his dark side? Yeah, he's a good guy, but pointing out his teeny-tiny faults is NOT attacking his faith or making judgments about his character. If this is supposed to be a thread proclaiming the glories of Jason, then shouldn't someone change the title? I think it's fun to look for signs of Jason's dark side primarily because they're so hard to find. He seems a nice quiet guy who's figured out the lay of the land and found a suitable persona to guard his interest in winning the money. He was kind to Amy last night. Yes, Gerry thought it rude of Jason to eat so blatantly in front of the pbj gang. Gerry probably told Amy about his perception of Jason's eating because Amy herself was accused of doing the same thing. Gerry seems to be having the same trouble finding fault with Jason as the rest of us. LOL! Please note that Jason was playing with fire this afternoon. Now, isn't that a sign of someone snapping? Isn't playing with fire a portal into the dark side?

Wcv63

Tuesday, July 30, 2002 - 12:48 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Auntie every thread has its defenders and detractors. Yes, the thread title does ask about Jason's dark side. He admitted in the first week that with his family he is a lot more volatile. Says he argues with his Dad (sounds pretty normal) and shows that Jason is not immune to the pitfalls of being human.

Point of fact is that Jason's dark side is eerily similar to others good sides.

He's got his flaws but I just think he is an all-around "nice" boy that tries hard to live his life by the golden rule.

What555456

Tuesday, July 30, 2002 - 06:24 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Didn't Jason's brother, in an interview, say Jason was just going to hold tight until there were about 6 left in the game?

I suspect there is a dark side to Jason, a very dark side, and he is just holding it in check as part of his stragegy.

In both BB1 and BB2 the ones who, early on, were canonized by this group were later found to be not so likeable, while those demonized were considered good people by the end.

I would not be surprised if this happens again and Jason proves himself to be no fair haired boy.

At least let's hope so. Right now he is damned boring! LOL!!

Woodpecke®

Tuesday, July 30, 2002 - 06:35 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Jason is a person that seems focused on winning the game, and he is very careful to keep his guard up while others around him go haywire. If he had a darkside, he could have urinated in Chiara's mouth to express his displeasure with her constant baiting of him last night.

Missy2

Tuesday, July 30, 2002 - 06:43 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Because he's virgin we all think he is pure goodness - but - who knows if its even the truth. :) I think it is - but it does not mean he won't be able to the play the game. He is playing under the radar right now. I hope that he wins :)

What555456

Tuesday, July 30, 2002 - 07:16 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I suspect being a virgin is nothing more than his "schtick," his way of setting himself off and being unique. It also gives him a good reason to not get sexually involved with any of these people. No reason to catch an STD if you don't need to!

But then, perhaps he is only a virgin with women! <g>

If he is, in fact, a virgin, good for him! It is a hard thing to do and one must applaud that amount of self discipline and respect such values.

Sonia

Tuesday, July 30, 2002 - 08:08 am EditMoveDeleteIP
"Jason being a Christian does not allow him to walk on water, never be sad or annoying or wrong." Well-said, Jhezzie! I like your quotation.

I like the fact Jason isn't moralist at all and doesn't pretend to be perfect. And somebody said here, it's some other people who had stereotype him or give him the lebel "the angel" or "Mr. Perfect". Himself never presents himself as perfect. As Muse said so well : "Who ever claimed that he was perfect? Certainly not Jason himself." I agree Muse.

Since day 1, Jason's strategie is to be more silent, he's an observer and listener, but I don't see him as naive or passive. He doesn't speak a lot, but when he speaks, he makes good points. He's not inexpressive: his discret body langage and face expressions are interesting.

Jason is aware of what happen in the house, and he choices to play his game "quietly". He seems to be a real gentlemen who's very able to see the good sides of everybody. I just hope he will became more vocal in the future, because I think he's intelligent and he certainly have a lot of interesting things to say. I like him and I hope he will stay a long time.

Squaredsc

Tuesday, July 30, 2002 - 09:35 am EditMoveDeleteIP
wood, thanks for the visual.

Woodpecke®

Tuesday, July 30, 2002 - 09:38 am EditMoveDeleteIP
These houseguests make it so easy.

Jnd

Tuesday, July 30, 2002 - 01:51 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I think Jason is great. More for his attitude and disposition than his Christianity, but did I just read that he is burning ants? I can recall burning an ant or two when I was six, but as an adult? I know he is bored, and this may have nothing to do with his religious beliefs, but I just read an article about abuse of animals being a top indicator of violence against people. Dark side? I believe I see the door to Jason's dark side opening wider!