Man tries to convert lions to Jesus, gets bitten

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In summary, a man in Taipei, Taiwan attempted to convert two African lions to Christianity by shouting at them and offering himself to be bitten. One of the lions did in fact bite the man in his leg before zoo workers intervened. The lesson learned is that it does not pay to convert lions. Despite the man's actions, he was described as a man of God and his attempt resulted in a much needed smile.
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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6396422/

TAIPEI, Taiwan - A man leaped into a lion’s den at the Taipei Zoo on Wednesday to try to convert the king of beasts to Christianity, but was bitten in the leg for his efforts.

“Jesus will save you!” shouted the 46-year-old man at two African lions lounging under a tree a few meters away.

“Come bite me!” he said with both hands raised, television footage showed.

One of the lions, a large male with a shaggy mane, bit the man in his right leg before zoo workers drove it off with water hoses and tranquilizer guns.

Newspapers said that the lions had been fed earlier in the day, otherwise the man might have been more seriously hurt ... or worse.
 
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Lesson to be learned: it doesn't pay to convert.
 
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A much needed smile resulted from that.
 
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graphic7 said:
Lesson to be learned: it doesn't pay to convert.

Edit: Lesson learned: it doesn't pay to convert LIONS!
 
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dekoi said:
Edit: Lesson learned: it doesn't pay to convert LIONS!


:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Fair enough.
 
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This guy is truly a man of God...even the King of Beasts obeys his commands :
“Come bite me!” he said with both hands raised...One of the lions, a large male with a shaggy mane, bit the man in his right leg

Now will all you heathen believe in the power of the Lord ? :mad:
 
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Gokul43201 said:
This guy is truly a man of God...even the King of Beasts obeys his commands :

“Come bite me!” he said with both hands raised...One of the lions, a large male with a shaggy mane, bit the man in his right leg


Now will all you heathen believe in the power of the Lord ? :mad:
I believe! :tongue:
 
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Gokul43201 said:
This guy is truly a man of God...even the King of Beasts obeys his commands

True, but since they didn't finish their afternoon snack, we can only conclude he tasted like hell.
 

1. What exactly happened when the man tried to convert the lions to Jesus?

According to reports, a man entered a lion enclosure at a zoo in Kiev, Ukraine and began to preach to the lions about Jesus. The lions responded by attacking and biting him.

2. Was the man injured in the incident?

Yes, the man sustained serious injuries from the lion attack and was taken to the hospital for treatment. He reportedly suffered bites to his arms, legs, and head.

3. Why did the lions attack the man?

It is likely that the lions saw the man as a potential threat or prey. Lions are wild animals and do not understand human language or religious beliefs. It is important to respect their natural instincts and behaviors.

4. Is it common for people to try to convert animals to a religion?

No, it is not common. This incident is an extreme and unusual case. Most people understand that animals do not have the cognitive ability to understand or practice religion.

5. Has this type of incident happened before?

There have been similar incidents in the past where people have tried to interact with wild animals in a religious or spiritual manner. However, these actions can be dangerous and it is important to remember to always respect the boundaries and behaviors of wild animals.

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