From: "Judy F." 



Alan Cairns wrote:


> Not really. Just to remind you of your old testament studies (which I'm sure
> you learned in school), Jeremiah was a prophet of doom to the Israelites.
> Whatever they did, he uncovered the true motive and decried it (in his case
> in the name of God). Naturally, his audience was unappreciative. Phil is
> playing the same role here, though without the theological overtones. People
> find his message uncomfortable, so some reply with "Fuck you,
Phil". Just as
> the Israelites told J to "know himself".

Exactely, Alan.  For an agnostic, you sure know your Bible well!

Judy

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