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Solzhenitsyn at Work

Submitted by Leigh, Aug 18, 2008 21:37

Yes, what are the odds that a Christian might draw a cross in the sand on Christmas Day, of all days? And with Solzhenitsyn, it wasn't a guard, it was another prisoner. If you really read both accounts, the only similarity is the cross. I know the cross is a rarely used symbol, again, especially on Christmas Day. You're exactly right, it's impossible that a cross would have ever been used on Christmas Day, he must have stole the story. Warning: This post contains sarcasm.


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There are several coincidences with the story. Of the 500 or so prisoners, only McCain had rope loosening and/or the... [MORE]

Martin 

Aug 22, 2008 00:44

With all due respect to pastor Warren, when he stated that a flip of a coin decided who would go... [MORE]

Herbert 

Aug 20, 2008 10:16

One thing left out of most stories of McCain's POW experience. He broke and made propaganda statements for North Vietnam.... [MORE]

John Soldier 

Aug 19, 2008 23:02

As long as there was no sniper fire, I'm sure John's story is legit (as far as I know). [MORE]

C Jeff 

Aug 19, 2008 01:04

Yes, what are the odds that a Christian might draw a cross in the sand on Christmas Day, of all...

Leigh 

Aug 18, 2008 21:37

One interesting piece of evidence I have read, is that in McCain's story at Saddleback, he had two different experiences... [MORE]

katharine 

Aug 18, 2008 14:49

The fact that he never mentioned it in the 25 years including his detailed book account, but suddenly remembers it... [MORE]

kay simons 

Aug 18, 2008 14:43

When McCain told the "story" to Warren and the world on Saturday night, he said after the guard drew the... [MORE]

Susan 

Aug 18, 2008 11:11

Despite the obvious dishonesty, too many Americans — those who insist on wearing their religion on their sleeve — refuse... [MORE]

JimC 

Aug 18, 2008 10:26

What an incredible coincidence that John McCain has the exact same "cross in the dirt" story as Solzhenitsyn. [MORE]

Kevin 

Aug 18, 2008 00:39

Gee, what a coincidence that McCain should have the exact same "prison guard draws cross in dirt" experience that Solzhenitsyn... [MORE]

rington 

Aug 17, 2008 15:35

What an incredible coincidence that John McCain has the exact same "cross in the dirt" story as Solzhenitsyn. It was... [MORE]

David Johnson 

Aug 17, 2008 15:00

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