Funny and current too! Especially in light of this thread https://www.baptistboard.com/threads/do-you-have-your-trans-passport.123908/ where there was much gnashing of teeth for me not using modern English PC phrases.
'MT. CARMEL—Israel is repenting today after the prophet Elijah showed them the power of Yahweh and exposed the 450 prophets of Baal as frauds who believe in a false god. Still, several leaders throughout Israel have criticized the prophet for his "harsh tone and unloving satire."
"Yeah, I know our entire nation has forsaken the true God of Heaven to follow idols, but did he really have to use verbal attacks like that?" said one local magistrate. "He told the prophets of Baal 'maybe your god is taking a dump on the toilet and can't hear you.' That's just crude and uncalled for." '
Elijah Criticized By Israel For 'Unloving Satire' Toward The Prophets Of Baal
'MT. CARMEL—Israel is repenting today after the prophet Elijah showed them the power of Yahweh and exposed the 450 prophets of Baal as frauds who believe in a false god. Still, several leaders throughout Israel have criticized the prophet for his "harsh tone and unloving satire."
"Yeah, I know our entire nation has forsaken the true God of Heaven to follow idols, but did he really have to use verbal attacks like that?" said one local magistrate. "He told the prophets of Baal 'maybe your god is taking a dump on the toilet and can't hear you.' That's just crude and uncalled for." '
Elijah Criticized By Israel For 'Unloving Satire' Toward The Prophets Of Baal