Since taking delivery of my 04 CR/W MC three weeks ago, I've discovered that owning a MINI is a real calling. I mean, it's almost a ministry actually (said tongue in cheek since I'm a pastor)- it's as if just by driving around in our MINIs we bring a bit of joy into the dreary lives of those poor souls who must drive lesser automobiles (every other car on the road).
Hmm... ministry, calling- Do you think I can count my car payments as a professional expense?
Several times I've been at stoplights & it's been all I can do to keep from just busting out laughing at people gawking (there's no other word for it) at my MINI. Maybe it's just living here in Western PA, but the MINI seems to be quite a novelty. In the last three weeks, I've only seen two other MINIs.

 

It's already been determined that Jesus would drive a MINI!

 

I'm glad your faith drives you. Mine does also.

Interesting way you compare religion and automobile
choices, and then call other prople's choice in cars
"lesser automobiles". Sounds par-for-the-course
in organized religions to me.

I'm an atheist, and it's MY mission to spread the
MINI word of thinking-for-yourself!

Peace signs to everyone at stoplights, and I get
smiles and peace signs right back.
Even from the H2s! Really!

Motor-on, follow no one.



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People stare it seems in every state. Here in AZ we get that alot, and alot of turning heads as we pass too

 

"Interesting way you compare religion and automobile
choices, and then call other prople's choice in cars
"lesser automobiles". Sounds par-for-the-course
in organized religions to me."

Huh?

 

(said tongue in cheek since I'm a pastor)
That phrase to me = JOY not Judgement :smile:

 

>>I'm glad your faith drives you. Mine does also.
>>
>>Interesting way you compare religion and automobile
>>choices, and then call other prople's choice in cars
>>"lesser automobiles". Sounds par-for-the-course
>>in organized religions to me.
>>
>>I'm an atheist, and it's MY mission to spread the
>>MINI word of thinking-for-yourself!
>>
>>Peace signs to everyone at stoplights, and I get
>>smiles and peace signs right back.
>>Even from the H2s! Really!
>>
>>Motor-on, follow no one.
>>

Couldn't have said it better myself.....

 

When you experience the joy that is MINI,
when you behold such a creation... there must
be a god... :smile: :smile:

As I always say:

God speed.

 

Do we really need one of these arguements?? if the answer is Yes, lets take it to the OffTopic forum and keep it civil. i have very conflicted thoughts about all of this myself but what makes me most upset is when it goes from Discussion or Debate to Fight...

Patrick

 

Religion and Politicas have only one way to go on an open forum. Although I don't think it's gotten there yet.

 

I don't think Pipes&Drums meant for anyone to
get too serious with this topic.

Religion is like a cult.

MINI enthusiasts are like a cult.

MINI enthusiasts are like a religion.



God speed.

 

Hmm, me... an agnostic kid... driving a Church,

Thats a new one...

 

My MINI just helps me share the joy with everyone. and I do have to say that everyone who sees us smiles and some wave or give thumbs up! It's great to have a car that gives joy to both young and old. It has also made me a better person, now I'm smiling at people, strangers on the street.

 

Ice cream trucks bring joy to people, too, but aren't as much fun in the twisties. I have had several passengers invoke the Almighty there!

 

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My Children, we are all guilty. Yes, as MINI owners, we have bitten the apple, taken the bait, sold our souls - all for the cheap thrill of cornering at inhuman speeds, devilish dicing thru traffic, and the un-godly adoration and wonderment of the masses of the un-enlightened.
Yea, I say we are all sinners and idol-worshippers, spending our waking hours planning ways to extend our drives, just to spend more time with our mechanical brass gods! The Divil finds work for idle hands! But there is Salvation for those of us who are strong and pure! Yes, brothers and sisters, here at The Happiness Horniness Holiness Church of The Presumptuous Assumption of the Blinding Light of the MINI, we can save yore soul, salve yore conscience, and keep you on the straight and narrow, like good little commuters. Just send me the keys, along with the signed, dated title to your MINI, and a small donation of at least $1,000.00, put your hand on your computer Monitor, and the Rev. Rob will keep temptation from leading you poor MINI owners to ruin! Heal, I say, Heal!! Avaunt, Satan, I say! By doing this good work, the HHHCOTPAOTBLOM, herein refered to as the Holder of Sin, and Holder of Pinks, will ensure your salvation when the Day Of Judgement is at hand, which as we all know is Feb. 31st , 2000.

Yours in Sanctimonious Silliness,
Reverund Rob in Dago
Church of th MINI

 

You can't spell minister without MINI ! ! !

 

Geez Trippy, I think he was joking

I agree with Wanda

 

>>You can't spell minister without MINI ! ! !
>>

There's a MINI in every MINIster. Good one!