Photo: Sign of the end times

I think it is a sign from God that he was put far enough away from the Latina's Building. I don't think the sea gulls mind a little religion either.

does it seem to anybody else that there have been less gulls there lately? I know they started doing some work on the situation, but for some reason they seem to have flown the coop, so to speak.

I like this sign better: "Dear Lord, Please put love in my heart and tape over my mouth." I guess in the case of this site, it should also ask for guidance to keep hands off the keyboard.

Michael, the end of the world is a factual reality. It will definitely end one day, swallowed by the sun when it becomes a red giant star in its own death throes approximately 5 billion years from now. As the sun's energy burns off, its mass decreases and it will expand drastically and consume the inner planets out to the earth. The outer planets will probably have long since spun off into space as wandering nomads because the lost mass of the sun will no longer be able to hold them in orbit. I predict that the end of the earth, sun and our own solar system will happen before something named Jesus appears. Of course, we won't be around to see if the prediction comes true or not but I'm comfortable with that. 44 failed & 1 ambiguous end-of-the-world predictions that were to occur between 30 & 1920 CE http://www.religioustolerance.org/end_wrl2.htm

maybe poor taste but pretty funny

Howard wrote, "Also, on another note, I happen to believe that one should be respectful of another person's religious views, regardless." Respect goes both ways. Michael and Sara think he's a nutter and he thinks the world is going to end... I respect that.

Wow! That was pretty nuts! Regarding that video up above... To the devil I say "Get behind me Satan!" And to the man that started beating on the devil, I think he lost his "self-control" one of the fruitages of God's spirit.

Colin, I respectfully think he's a nutter. He needs a productive hobby like peeling potatoes or volunteering his sign holding time to a nursing home. He could actually be doing something productive instead of simply "passing the time." I can't bring myself to have much respect for any religion. They all teach exclusion and bigotry. The tenets within each faith require one to blindly follow. I recently had a discussion with a friend who started using homeopathic treatments for some ailments that could possibly be life threatening. Dr Dean Edell was once a leading proponent of homeopathy until he realized it simply doesn't do what it's supposed to do. I made a comment that homeopathy is a lot like religion. People want to believe something so badly that they forgo all common sense and logic in an attempt to legitimize that very thing. When people start to say they hear voices, can talk to the dead or communicate with the other side, other people tend to think they've crumbled all the crackers in the box. On the other hand if people claim they can speak to God, Jesus, Allah, see angels or some other supreme being, we think that's perfectly "normal." When I see a person claiming that they beilieve in an entity that clearly doesn't exist in any realm other than the mind, it tends to make me think they're a lil' "nutterz." Lastly, I'd say it's a safe bet that people of faith are quite intolerant of people such as I who think that all religions are hocus pocus, moonshine and brainwashing.

Janice, there are a lot of really great people of varying faiths who won't wave it in your face. I hope that you can meet some... Secondly, the sign means: Jesus is coming. Prepare to meet God. For most Christians, Jesus is God and God is Jesus, and then there's the Holy Spirit, but that's getting off track... I'm thinking the posterboard was just a bit too small to fit the whole message in, but that happens! I also don't think that Mr. VanApeldoorn is "nutterz." He is practicing both his freedom of speech and his freedom of religion. He carries a message which he feels everyone should see. I dare anyone who criticizes this man to make your own poster of a view that you sincerely believe in (but one that may not be so popular). Stand on the street, hold your sign, take some jeers (and possibly some offensive gestures) and let everyone know how it goes. I'm thinking that at the end of the day, you'll be exhausted and angry. Mr. VanApeldoorn goes home, taking all of the criticism with him, and hopefully feels that his day of work has been one of purpose. Thanks to all of the courageous people out there who are willing to take a stand.

Jesus is coming again, just as He said. God will judge the world. This good man is simply trying to reach people for Jesus Christ before that time arrives. Why ridicule him for the non-offensive act of simply holding a sign that states his belief?

[Doug wrote, "I can't bring myself to have much respect for any religion. They all teach exclusion and bigotry. The tenets within each faith require one to blindly follow."] You are hearing the 'loud ones'... Everyone hears the 'loud ones'. Ever since September 11th we have been hearing from the loud Muslims, but is that most of the Muslims? No. We hear from the loud Christians all the time. The 'loud ones' do like to be heard and do not like to be wrong. So when they shout, they usually shout about exclusion, bigotry, and other things that would have gotten you a time-out in Kindergarten. I would say, most religions are not actually broken and the 'loud ones' are probably a minority... they are just louder than everyone else.

Jesus has a great glove hand but his 5-hole needs improvement. I say we stick with Miller :)

he probably doesn't even need skates since he has the whole walking on water down pat

thats what im talking about. although your microsoft paint skills need some sharpening, lol.

a little something i just put together. he does look good in blue.

Howard, I certainly didn't mean to offend you! I asked the question......you answered! You DO run the Batavian and I think you SHOULD print anything you wish. Also, I still believe that people can just skip over articles they don't want to read. I still assert that I don't want anyone to try to rub my nose in their particular beliefs...this includes non religious issues too. Not sure why you singled me out after all the truly nasty comments here, but I can handle it.

Yeah-Jesus has also appeared on a few episodes of Family Guy......... that's Frank's right to show his belief-don't like it? Well,tough-move to another country! I'm just waiting a "will work for food" sign somewhere in Batavia one of these days.

Well i will give the guy this he isnt going door to door or stoping you on the street jaming his beliefs at you.