Are there any jokes in the bible?

Wed May 19, 2010 4:08 pm » by **Allreadydead**

Firstly, some example's of humour with the Bible in mind:

"When I was a kid, I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized that the Lord didn't work that way. So I just stole one and asked him to forgive me. -- Emo Phillips "

"The Bible contains six admonishments to homosexuals, and 362 to heterosexuals. This doesn't mean God doesn't love heterosexuals, it's just that they need more supervision. -- Lynn Lavner"

"I've worked my way up from nothing to a state of extreme poverty. -- Groucho Marx"**

** doesn't actually have anything to do with 'biblical Humour' but I just Love Groucho!

Secondly, The big question; "Are there any jokes in the Bible."

Well, I don't actually remember falling around in fits of laughter at bible classes when I was a boy - well, if I'm honest - I don't remember much laughter or smiles - just things about the bible and having to sit on the floor for ages - Oh!, My poor arse...............

Now, I going to start this thread off, with an infamous blog going way back to 1993 - It's a site called "The Straight Dope" and written by Cecil Adams, I don't recall this subject appearing on Disclosetv. so I thought I would thread it and see what you think!

The Site:
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/1165/are-there-any-jokes-in-the-bible

Good start, Eh?

Now, I want everyone to grab their Bibles, unless you know it word for word!, and try and get the funny bits out to us Disclosetv. members!

Wed May 19, 2010 4:14 pm » by **Electrobadgr**

Most of it is a joke is it not? :flop:

Wed May 19, 2010 4:24 pm » by **Harryjackson**

Yes.

Rights in The Authorized ( King James ) Version Of The Bible Are Vested In The Crown.

I have to come and Disclose the Truth bud,its my job.

Wed May 19, 2010 5:26 pm » by **Disinfoagent007**

allreadydead wrote:

This one made me laugh...thx :flop:

Wed May 19, 2010 6:23 pm » by **Saturnv**

i put that question to a friend of mine whoom is a devout christian and has studied the bible extencivly and no there are no jokes/humor/satire he said god meant us to fear him and his wrath and when moses brought the commandments down from the mountian he merely forgot the commandment ......DONT LAUGH !!!

Wed May 19, 2010 6:27 pm » by **Saturnv**

although if you arnt a christian the bible must seem very funny!!

Wed May 19, 2010 6:29 pm » by **Saturnv**

why is there no mention of captian howdi (the exorcist ) in the bible !!

Wed May 19, 2010 6:42 pm » by **Saturnv**

this could be an attempt by matheww at stupid humor ....".and lo i saw a angel on high" lol

Wed May 19, 2010 7:22 pm » by **Govtslave**

Perhaps no outright jokes but that Jesus loved to party. His first miracle was turning hundreds of gallons of water into some of the best wine the party goers ever tasted. There had to be a bunch of laughing going on at that party. First thing Jesus and the disciples did when they went to a new town was to gather their friends and party.
:dancing:

Wed May 19, 2010 7:31 pm » by **Johnsmith**

John 1:46 wrote:And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see.