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Insane Clown Posse Channels Francis Bacon

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Specifically, Bacon’s essay on atheism:

God never wrought miracle to convince atheism, because his ordinary works convince it.

This is an obsolete, but still relevant, sense of “convince.” It means “to overcome or vanquish.” “‘Convince me!’ said the atheist.” In the original sense, this would mean, “Come on — defeat me.”

Anyway, their video is here. WARNING: NSFW language.

24 Replies to “Insane Clown Posse Channels Francis Bacon

  1. 1
    tragic mishap says:

    What in the …?

    That is the oddest juxtaposition I think I have ever seen. ICP singing a serious song about miracles. They must be getting old. REALLY old.

  2. 2
    tragic mishap says:

    Are you trying to get young people interested in ID, Paul? Because posting sucky music videos by ICP will not help you out there. lol

  3. 3
    Paul Nelson says:

    Hey tragic,

    Young people will do as they please, and like what they want. (They always do.) I just thought it was remarkable that the theological arguments of Francis Bacon (1561-1626) were mirrored in a music video, with cussing.

    When I was a teenager, I KNEW that certain females at my high school were objective proofs of God’s existence. Nothing so beautiful could be accidental. Who needs philosophical theology for syllogisms when she walks by…some things are just self-evident. 😉

  4. 4
    tragic mishap says:

    I guess what I’m asking is why the heck did you even notice these idiots?

  5. 5
    Paul Nelson says:

    What — I can’t visit YouTube?

  6. 6
    bornagain77 says:

    That song reminded me of this one

    Newsboys – In Wonder
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6bBxO37LE4

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    VMartin says:

    tragic mishap:
    I guess what I’m asking is why the heck did you even notice these idiots?

    I wonder if words “tragic mishap” and “perhaps” have something common. Maybe some deepest meaning is hidden. And really it is – in old English “hap” meaned probably “chance” or “Zufall” in German. Evolution by chance, you know…darwinism…

  8. 8
    T. lise says:

    Ha ha ha.. never knew that Paul Nelson has this sense of humor.. besides the video I really liked his post in #3 2nd para….

  9. 9
    tribune7 says:

    A sign of a believer is the ability to laugh at himself.

    I posted this before but here again is Heaven by Live.

  10. 10
    SCheesman says:

    Many people seem to live their whole lives with no sense of awe and wonder at all that surrounds us. Swear words are frequently substitutes and space-fillers when no words can be found to describe one’s feelings. In this context that seems quite appropriate.

  11. 11
    bornagain77 says:

    “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle”
    Albert Einstein

    Though I don’t fully endorse the book this following quote came from, I do agree with this specific quote:

    “Miracles are natural? when they do not occur, something has gone wrong.”
    – A Course in Miracles

  12. 12
    bornagain77 says:

    Those clowns look familiar:

    Crazy Joe Davola
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrtwWraQDn8

  13. 13
    CannuckianYankee says:

    The guys in that video have yet another reason to believe in miracles now – the miracle that their video is being discussed in a serious forum.

  14. 14
    F2XL says:

    Maybe juggalos could one day become potential sympathizers of ID. It sure would be nice to discuss a little teleology with people and sneaking into academia without them saying to me, “Don’t bother, the end times are coming!” Yes, I’m referring to the “rock-ribbed” fundamentalists who tend to give us quite the image problem.

  15. 15
    bornagain77 says:

    Paul Nelson, Here are a few inspirational songs you may have not have heard before :

    Mandy Moore – Only Hope
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v.....038;fmt=18

    Brooke Fraser- “C S Lewis Song”
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHpuTGGRCbY

    Hillsong: “Lord Of Lords” Worship and Praise Song featuring Brooke Fraser (HQ)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WB4Tc5zJMUc

    If I Stand – Rich Mullins – Inspirational Christian Song
    http://www.metacafe.com/watch/4236819

    Revelation Song – Kari Jobe
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FObjd5wrgZ8

    This following song may be more in line with Insane Clown Posse’s style:

    Kutless Tonight
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tncRm8WCVdc

    or maybe this one:

    Alter Bridge – Rise Today
    http://www.youtube.com/watch#!.....kdppSPHhQg

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  17. 17
    Logica says:

    “Well I’ve seen s*** that would shock your eyelids”

    Right on bro!

  18. 18
    bornagain77 says:

    Paul Nelson, here is another inspirational song you may not have heard before:

    Answer – Sarah Mclachlan
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8B1ai25lUo

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    bornagain77 says:

    Here is another song you may find inspirational Paul:

    Paula Cole – Comin’ Down
    http://www.tangle.com/view_vid.....dbb76ec67e

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    bornagain77 says:

    Paul Nelson, here is a song with an insane clown in it:

    The Cranberries – Salvation
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KotlCEGNbh8

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    bornagain77 says:

    Here is a inspirational song:

    Michael W. Smith – Agnus Dei
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPBmFwBSGb0

  22. 22
    bornagain77 says:

    A few more songs:

    Brooks & Dunn – Believe
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5z-jjWyAJQ

    Born Again – StarSailor
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujSdE4QILSs

    Sarah McLachlan – Ordinary Miracle
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Urv7tyeJ7qE

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    bornagain77 says:

    Here’s an old favorite:

    Barlow Girl – Never alone (Official Music Video HD)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyDt6ujGr9o

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    bornagain77 says:

    A couple more old favorites:

    NEEDTOBREATHE – Washed By The Water (video)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOjpkqrCEOU

    Brad Paisley : When I Get Where I’m Going
    http://www.cmt.com/videos/brad.....oing.jhtml

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