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Synonyms: forgery, counterfeit, copy, sham, fraud, hoax, imitation, mock-up, dummy, reproduction, lookalike, likeness, charlatan, quack, mountebank, humbug, impostor, pretender, masquerader, hoodwinker, hoaxer, cheat, cheater, deceiver, dissembler, trickster, confidence trickster, fraudster, forged, fraudulent, false, bogus, spurious, pseudo, artificial, synthetic, simulated, replica, ersatz, plastic, man-made, mock, so-called, feigned, faked, put-on, assumed, improvised, invented, affected, insincere, unconvincing, forge, falsify, feign, mock up, reproduce, replicate, pretend, simulate, put on, make-believe, affect

Antonyms: genuine, authentic, true, real, sincere, honest, actual, legitimate, veritable, natural, heartfelt, candid, bona fide, frank, truthful, unfeigned, straightforward, unaffected, valid, factual, original, open, literal, artless, pure, proper

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1. Swoosh

Ephesians 4:17--5:21

Drama

Dave Marsh

... from perfect! I mean, he’s ranked 4th on the ATP. Jim: Fourth? Sarah: Yeah. In fact, Pete Sampras just passed him. Jim: Oh. Sarah: Look Jim, it’s okay to like these guys or look up to them for their abilities but if you really want to imitate someone, I think you need to look a little higher. Jim: You mean like Mike? (Jordan if you didn't catch the joke :) Sarah: Um, no. Higher. Jim: (thinks and then realizes she's talking about Christ) Ahhh... Gotcha. Sarah: (hands him the bag) Okay, why don’t you ...

2. Is Christ In The Manger?

Drama

Karren Boehr

... Boy, do you need that cup of coffee. Here, let me have some of those. (Takes a few packages) Besides, where would you go? BROTHER: Anywhere! Anywhere I don't have to see lovely Linda parade her diamonds, her furs, her fancy extravagant gifts for the folks past my nose. (Imitates) "Just a few nothings I picked up, Mom, Dad. I love you so much!" Watching the folks gush over her and her kids as if she were a goddess. It makes me ill! SISTER: Aw, come on. Mom and Dad only see Linda once a year. Sacramento is a ...

3. Be About It

Matthew 5:1-12

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... it back to me so I know you've got it. MERLE: You really want me to? You're on your lunch break, remember? GEORGINA: Well, hurry it up, then. Yes, read it all back to me but be quick about it. MERLE: (he reads very quickly and does an imitation of her as he does it) Well, you said, "Is anybody there?" Then I said, "Just a minute." Then you said, "I've already waited a minute. (yells) Is this the right department?" Then I said, "What department are you looking for?" Then you said, "Complaints?" Then I said ...

4. Paul, The Great Missionary

Philippians 1:1-11

Drama

Jerry Eckert

... of us who are spiritually mature should have this same attitude. If, however, some of you have a different attitude, God will make this clear to you. However that may be, let us go forward according to the same rules we have followed until now. "Keep on imitating me, my brothers and sisters. We have set the right example for you, so pay attention to those who follow it." (Philippians 3:10-17) Announcer: So we will, our elder brother and friend. Any more orders for us to consider? Paul: "Dear friends, as you ...

5. The Resurrection

John 20:10-18, John 20:1-9

Drama

Jerry Eckert

... Do you know what's going on here? Who are you, the gardener? Gardener: Someone needs to be in charge around here. Field Announcer: The soldier acted like he was. Gardener: Some people seem to have to play God. What did you think of his imitation? Field Announcer: He had me scared. What's been happening? Gardener: The tomb is empty. The guards are asleep, except for him. Field Announcer: Then there are other soldiers around? Gardener: They are over there. (He points over toward the piano.) There are things I ...

6. Satan Goes to Church

Job 1:1-5, Job 1:6-22

Drama

Dr. Raymond Bailey

... , we're quite truthful, you know. We do present the downside to it too, but that's not the emphasis. For some, there's always the thrill that they, in their imaginations, "might could" beat the odds. Some of those, who actually follow through and imitate, don't even care that they might get caught. The "thrill" of it all makes it worthwhile to them. In all our advertising messages, we emphasize "thrill"; that seems to work quite well. Between "thrill" and "comfort," we finally get all of you to assist ...

7. Athanasius Faithful Teacher

Drama

Thomas A. Renquist

... , was in his home along the seashore. Looking out the window he saw some children playing on the beach. And it appeared to the Bishop that these children were “playing church” -- one of them was baptizing the others. Thinking that perhaps the imitation had gone too far, he had the children brought to him and he questioned them. Bishop Alexander discovered that everything had been done in good order, and he decided that the baptisms were official. The name of the young baptizer was Athanasius. Reader ...

8. Rag Doll #37

Drama

Edward Long

... Golly, she might throw it back at us ... I'm sorry, Mrs. McKenzie, but you know what I mean ... (MRS. Mc smiles and nods). MR. McKENZIE: Well, if'n I don't change my mind, we'll take it to her after we close tomorrow - Christmas Eve. GERALD: (Imitates John Wayne). Ya can count on me. Howdy, Miz Hibbing, Ma'am. Ya don't know me yet, but ya will. (Lights down). NARRATOR: All day December 24, as customers file through the Quality Grocery for last-minute items, Mr. McKenzie ponders. Evening finds Gerald and Mr ...

9. The Youth

Drama

William Grimbol

... Got me. PAUL: His friends must really believe he is, though. CURT: They must. They sure stick close to him. PAUL: They seem normal, don't they? CURT: Until they open their mouths. PAUL: They sound bizarre. CURT: Cults are supposed to. PAUL: (Starts to do a mocking imitation) Who do they say I am? CURT: (Plays along with the satire) They say you are Elijah or John the Baptist, and some say a prophet from long ago. PAUL: Who do you say I am? CURT: Good question. Who the heck are you? (Both laugh) Scene Three ...

10. The Passover and the Passion

Drama

Denny C. Wise

... many of the disciples were more than a little embarrassed by the Master’s demeaning behavior. It was bad enough that he spoke with such a strong Galilean accent. It was bad enough that he spent so much time with common people. But now this lowly imitation of a slave. It was not only hard to take - it was also hard to understand. Nathaniel: (Philip stands with Nathaniel.) My name is Nathaniel. Some call me Bartholomew. This is my friend, Philip. We were not from the sticks like most of the disciples. I ...

11. Paul of Tarsus

2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Drama

Michael L. Sherer

... if you muscled through and tried to force them to accept you? In a very short time there would be no church at all in Corinth. And the gospel would be nothing but a laughing stock. Roman soldiers bully people. We persuade with love and imitation of the strong example of the Crucified. Keep up your spirits and your hope. And keep in touch. Your brother, Paul. ANTAGONIST: Well, you can hardly blame that young fellow for getting discouraged. After all, Christianity is supposed to change people. But look at ...

12. Francis of Assisi

1 Corinthians 1:18--2:5

Drama

Michael L. Sherer

... about the brave but hopeless struggle the local men put up. It is not known at present whether Francis’ wealthy father will come forth with a ransom to spring him. Now, the weather for north-central Italy. ANTAGONIST: A future superstar, eh? We should imitate a young roughneck like that? Getting mixed up in a petty war and then getting arrested and thrown into jail! At least when Paul got thrown into prison, it was for the right reason! PROTAGONIST: Well, remember, Francis was still young and trying to ...

13. King of Atlanta

Romans 8:28-39

Drama

Michael L. Sherer

... obeying the civil authorities? PROTAGONIST: Sure there is. But Martin Luther King himself once said that merely following laws was not good enough. Adolf Hitler arranged the laws in Germany so that every single thing he ever did was technically legal. Should we all imitate him? ANTAGONIST: Of course not. But what’s the good of laws if people don’t obey them? PROTAGONIST: What’s the good of laws if people use them to destroy the dignity of other human beings? LECTOR: Dear Michael - I’m not surprised ...

14. Blind No More

Mark 10:46-52

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... the coins thrown my way. I was never going back to being a beggar again. Jesus was calling me. I was about to be healed. I don't know if you know what begging does for a person's soul. It kills something in you. You become a whining, cheap imitation of a human being. I was that person. And I wasn't going back -- ever. I walked straight to Jesus. All my life others had led me to my begging place alongside the road, but now I walked without any help. I was determined. Jesus had called me. I had ...

15. Ready or Not ( A Drama about Commitment)

Drama

Dave Marsh

... ’s wrong with me? What’s wrong with me!? I just hiked up a stupid mountain, that’s what’s wrong with me and I’m tired! You hear me? Hot and tired! Vicki: Well maybe if you had been better prepared and more disciplined. Dave: (imitates her sarcastically) Maybe if you had been better prepared and more disciplined. Vicki: Fine. Be that way. I’m heading out. Dave: Heading where? Vicki: Hello?!? This is only the first summit. There are plenty more to go! … (looks back) See ya. Dave: Fine! Go ahead ...

16. Wisdom Sold Separately

Drama

Dave Marsh

... don’t you think? Tracy: Wise? Ohhhh. Okay. Is that what this is all about? (motions at the stuff) Jim: Of course! Don’t you remember that dressing up like Andre Agassi fiasco with my sister a couple of weeks ago? She told me that I didn’t have to imitate him but needed to look to a higher power. And that’s just what I’m doing! Tracy: Hence the bibles. Jim: Of course. I need wisdom if I’m going to truly know who God is. And where better to find it that in the Bible! Tracy: Hence all ...

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