Just imagine that I said "All you atheists are going to burn in hell for all eternity, along with Hitler and Stalin," and you'll understand why some people are offended by this.
Come on guys; satire is all well and good, but there's a big difference between a few light-hearted jabs and a right-cross.
<!--QuoteBegin-Legionnaired+Jul 17 2005, 09:52 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Legionnaired @ Jul 17 2005, 09:52 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Just imagine that I said "All you atheists are going to burn in hell for all eternity, along with Hitler and Stalin," and you'll understand why some people are offended by this.
Come on guys; satire is all well and good, but there's a big difference between a few light-hearted jabs and a right-cross. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Why would that offend someone? When in effect they don't believe in Hell, how can that harm them in any way?
<!--QuoteBegin-Legionnaired+Jul 17 2005, 09:52 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Legionnaired @ Jul 17 2005, 09:52 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Just imagine that I said "All you atheists are going to burn in hell for all eternity, along with Hitler and Stalin," and you'll understand why some people are offended by this.
Come on guys; satire is all well and good, but there's a big difference between a few light-hearted jabs and a right-cross. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> That statement doesn't offend me at all, though. Why would it?
I suspect this is going to get locked anyway, though, so it's a moot point.
I didn't see anyone link to the <a href='http://www.thebricktestament.com/' target='_blank'>Brick Testament</a>. I especially like <a href='http://www.thebricktestament.com/the_law/why_to_keep_the_law/dt28_15.html' target='_blank'>"Why To Keep The Law"</a>. I think reasa was the guy who posted it originally (or who I nicked it off, at least). Oh, Yahweh , you so <i>cra-zeeee!</i>
<!--QuoteBegin-Renegade+Jul 17 2005, 05:32 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Renegade @ Jul 17 2005, 05:32 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Swiftspear+Jul 17 2005, 04:32 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Swiftspear @ Jul 17 2005, 04:32 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Mantrid+Jul 17 2005, 07:31 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Mantrid @ Jul 17 2005, 07:31 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Cold NiTe+Jul 17 2005, 03:55 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Cold NiTe @ Jul 17 2005, 03:55 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> A: "So like, what is with this bible thing anyway?" B: "It's a book of moral guidelines that some people choose to believe." A: "Isn't it biased?" B: "As biased as any other work written by men in the ancient past." A: "But doesn't it promote racism and slavery and homophobia and many other horrendous things?!?" B: "If you choose to interpret it that way, then yes. We're reading the works of ancient people. Consider the anecdotes outdated but most of the morals still sensible." A: "Oh." <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Sadly, a lot of people don't think that way. When I have discussions about the bible with people, they usually say that its all true, and we have to follow it. Except for these few parts here, these we can ignore, like women wearing pants. But I'M not allowed to decide what is outdated and can be ignored. Only they can.
Religion is scary. The power it holds is terrifying. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Agreed. The answer always lies somewhere between. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Religion is a powerful device. It can be used for good or evil, and will always be an important part of humanity's future. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Yes, it can be used for good or for evil. The only problem is, religion also TELLS you what is good and what is evil.
Thus, easy manipulation. Indeed, religion does tend to steer many people in the right direction, morally, but then it gets into more complicated things that people should really be thinking about on their own. Instead, many people accept all that they're told, and never examine or question their system of beliefs.
<!--QuoteBegin-Liku+Jul 17 2005, 03:17 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Liku @ Jul 17 2005, 03:17 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Hahaha, reminds me off Bash quote: <!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--><[TN]FBMachine> i got kicked out of barnes and noble once for moving all the bibles into the fiction section<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> right into the sig.
Part I: My feelings I don't believe in religions, but I still find this somewhat offensive. The main reason I find it offensive cause it is clearly punching the face of some people by saying that the book that they have been brought up on contains "shitloads of EVILNESS! (OMG)" Please, you can't tell me the sticker is "alright", even though the bible does contain that stuff, I highly doubt whoever made that picture intended it to be "funny," it feels more like it's saying "The bible is really, really evil."
PART II: Teh Bashing of Stuff <!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->What do black people and apples have in common? They both look good hanging from trees!<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> I heard this joke from a speaker on Martin Luther King Day, he was talking about something accepting diversity. Now, keep in mind, even though I did laugh at this joke, I do not support hanging black people from trees.
I thought this joke was funny. But, I am laughing at black people hanging from trees, and that's bad right? I would probably get my **** kicked for telling this joke in a stand-up, but if I held up a bible with the sticker on it, then what? I was particulary disgusted by the stuff AFTER the picture, why is bashing the bible ok? You are insulting a book that many, many people base their lives on, and these people aren't "bad," a true christian would be a man with very good morals, I don't see where we get the idea that religion makes people into disgusting wretched corrupted people...
<!--QuoteBegin-Mantrid+Jul 17 2005, 10:14 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Mantrid @ Jul 17 2005, 10:14 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Renegade+Jul 17 2005, 05:32 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Renegade @ Jul 17 2005, 05:32 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Swiftspear+Jul 17 2005, 04:32 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Swiftspear @ Jul 17 2005, 04:32 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Mantrid+Jul 17 2005, 07:31 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Mantrid @ Jul 17 2005, 07:31 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Cold NiTe+Jul 17 2005, 03:55 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Cold NiTe @ Jul 17 2005, 03:55 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> A: "So like, what is with this bible thing anyway?" B: "It's a book of moral guidelines that some people choose to believe." A: "Isn't it biased?" B: "As biased as any other work written by men in the ancient past." A: "But doesn't it promote racism and slavery and homophobia and many other horrendous things?!?" B: "If you choose to interpret it that way, then yes. We're reading the works of ancient people. Consider the anecdotes outdated but most of the morals still sensible." A: "Oh." <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Sadly, a lot of people don't think that way. When I have discussions about the bible with people, they usually say that its all true, and we have to follow it. Except for these few parts here, these we can ignore, like women wearing pants. But I'M not allowed to decide what is outdated and can be ignored. Only they can.
Religion is scary. The power it holds is terrifying. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Agreed. The answer always lies somewhere between. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Religion is a powerful device. It can be used for good or evil, and will always be an important part of humanity's future. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Yes, it can be used for good or for evil. The only problem is, religion also TELLS you what is good and what is evil.
Thus, easy manipulation. Indeed, religion does tend to steer many people in the right direction, morally, but then it gets into more complicated things that people should really be thinking about on their own. Instead, many people accept all that they're told, and never examine or question their system of beliefs. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> This is exactly the reason I find 'pagan / neo pagan' based religions intriguing. There tends to not be one set of very specific guidelines, other than dont be an asshat, and most teach that good and evil is a relative thing, its not set in concrete. That and the fact that people are encouraged to ask questions instead of taking it at 'because the invisible guy said so'.
<!--QuoteBegin-Snidely+Jul 17 2005, 09:58 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Snidely @ Jul 17 2005, 09:58 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Legionnaired+Jul 17 2005, 09:52 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Legionnaired @ Jul 17 2005, 09:52 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Just imagine that I said "All you atheists are going to burn in hell for all eternity, along with Hitler and Stalin," and you'll understand why some people are offended by this.
Come on guys; satire is all well and good, but there's a big difference between a few light-hearted jabs and a right-cross. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> That statement doesn't offend me at all, though. Why would it?
I suspect this is going to get locked anyway, though, so it's a moot point.
I didn't see anyone link to the <a href='http://www.thebricktestament.com/' target='_blank'>Brick Testament</a>. I especially like <a href='http://www.thebricktestament.com/the_law/why_to_keep_the_law/dt28_15.html' target='_blank'>"Why To Keep The Law"</a>. I think reasa was the guy who posted it originally (or who I nicked it off, at least). Oh, Yahweh , you so <i>cra-zeeee!</i> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Wow, brick testimate owns your bones.
<!--QuoteBegin-Swiftspear+Jul 17 2005, 10:31 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Swiftspear @ Jul 17 2005, 10:31 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Snidely+Jul 17 2005, 09:58 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Snidely @ Jul 17 2005, 09:58 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Legionnaired+Jul 17 2005, 09:52 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Legionnaired @ Jul 17 2005, 09:52 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Just imagine that I said "All you atheists are going to burn in hell for all eternity, along with Hitler and Stalin," and you'll understand why some people are offended by this.
Come on guys; satire is all well and good, but there's a big difference between a few light-hearted jabs and a right-cross. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> That statement doesn't offend me at all, though. Why would it?
I suspect this is going to get locked anyway, though, so it's a moot point.
I didn't see anyone link to the <a href='http://www.thebricktestament.com/' target='_blank'>Brick Testament</a>. I especially like <a href='http://www.thebricktestament.com/the_law/why_to_keep_the_law/dt28_15.html' target='_blank'>"Why To Keep The Law"</a>. I think reasa was the guy who posted it originally (or who I nicked it off, at least). Oh, Yahweh , you so <i>cra-zeeee!</i> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Wow, brick testimate owns your bones. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> It does, it does indeed.
<!--QuoteBegin-OttoDestruct+Jul 17 2005, 07:25 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (OttoDestruct @ Jul 17 2005, 07:25 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Mantrid+Jul 17 2005, 10:14 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Mantrid @ Jul 17 2005, 10:14 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Renegade+Jul 17 2005, 05:32 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Renegade @ Jul 17 2005, 05:32 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Swiftspear+Jul 17 2005, 04:32 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Swiftspear @ Jul 17 2005, 04:32 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Mantrid+Jul 17 2005, 07:31 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Mantrid @ Jul 17 2005, 07:31 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Cold NiTe+Jul 17 2005, 03:55 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Cold NiTe @ Jul 17 2005, 03:55 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> A: "So like, what is with this bible thing anyway?" B: "It's a book of moral guidelines that some people choose to believe." A: "Isn't it biased?" B: "As biased as any other work written by men in the ancient past." A: "But doesn't it promote racism and slavery and homophobia and many other horrendous things?!?" B: "If you choose to interpret it that way, then yes. We're reading the works of ancient people. Consider the anecdotes outdated but most of the morals still sensible." A: "Oh." <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Sadly, a lot of people don't think that way. When I have discussions about the bible with people, they usually say that its all true, and we have to follow it. Except for these few parts here, these we can ignore, like women wearing pants. But I'M not allowed to decide what is outdated and can be ignored. Only they can.
Religion is scary. The power it holds is terrifying. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Agreed. The answer always lies somewhere between. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Religion is a powerful device. It can be used for good or evil, and will always be an important part of humanity's future. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Yes, it can be used for good or for evil. The only problem is, religion also TELLS you what is good and what is evil.
Thus, easy manipulation. Indeed, religion does tend to steer many people in the right direction, morally, but then it gets into more complicated things that people should really be thinking about on their own. Instead, many people accept all that they're told, and never examine or question their system of beliefs. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> This is exactly the reason I find 'pagan / neo pagan' based religions intriguing. There tends to not be one set of very specific guidelines, other than dont be an asshat, and most teach that good and evil is a relative thing, its not set in concrete. That and the fact that people are encouraged to ask questions instead of taking it at 'because the invisible guy said so'. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> I prefer a path completely devoid of religion. Not devoid of a god, but devoid of an organized religion. And with this rejection of religion comes a rejection of the commonly held conceptions of god. For example, I believe that god is fallible.
<!--QuoteBegin-Mantrid+Jul 17 2005, 11:12 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Mantrid @ Jul 17 2005, 11:12 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-OttoDestruct+Jul 17 2005, 07:25 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (OttoDestruct @ Jul 17 2005, 07:25 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Mantrid+Jul 17 2005, 10:14 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Mantrid @ Jul 17 2005, 10:14 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Renegade+Jul 17 2005, 05:32 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Renegade @ Jul 17 2005, 05:32 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Swiftspear+Jul 17 2005, 04:32 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Swiftspear @ Jul 17 2005, 04:32 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Mantrid+Jul 17 2005, 07:31 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Mantrid @ Jul 17 2005, 07:31 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Cold NiTe+Jul 17 2005, 03:55 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Cold NiTe @ Jul 17 2005, 03:55 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> A: "So like, what is with this bible thing anyway?" B: "It's a book of moral guidelines that some people choose to believe." A: "Isn't it biased?" B: "As biased as any other work written by men in the ancient past." A: "But doesn't it promote racism and slavery and homophobia and many other horrendous things?!?" B: "If you choose to interpret it that way, then yes. We're reading the works of ancient people. Consider the anecdotes outdated but most of the morals still sensible." A: "Oh." <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Sadly, a lot of people don't think that way. When I have discussions about the bible with people, they usually say that its all true, and we have to follow it. Except for these few parts here, these we can ignore, like women wearing pants. But I'M not allowed to decide what is outdated and can be ignored. Only they can.
Religion is scary. The power it holds is terrifying. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Agreed. The answer always lies somewhere between. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Religion is a powerful device. It can be used for good or evil, and will always be an important part of humanity's future. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Yes, it can be used for good or for evil. The only problem is, religion also TELLS you what is good and what is evil.
Thus, easy manipulation. Indeed, religion does tend to steer many people in the right direction, morally, but then it gets into more complicated things that people should really be thinking about on their own. Instead, many people accept all that they're told, and never examine or question their system of beliefs. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> This is exactly the reason I find 'pagan / neo pagan' based religions intriguing. There tends to not be one set of very specific guidelines, other than dont be an asshat, and most teach that good and evil is a relative thing, its not set in concrete. That and the fact that people are encouraged to ask questions instead of taking it at 'because the invisible guy said so'. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> I prefer a path completely devoid of religion. Not devoid of a god, but devoid of an organized religion. And with this rejection of religion comes a rejection of the commonly held conceptions of god. For example, I believe that god is fallible. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Look into said pagan religions. I started studying them out of curiosity seeing as a lot of people I know follow them. Still not quite sure what I believe myself.
Oh about that asteroid hitting earth picture, I got a xbox huge spoof of it <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Course, if this is the standard of todays adult society... *sighs* God help us all! <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> I think it might be possible to create a kettle bigger than the moon. Maybe aliens haul one around and make borscht to feed entire Sun sized planetary populations.
<!--QuoteBegin-Drfuzzy+Jul 17 2005, 11:32 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Drfuzzy @ Jul 17 2005, 11:32 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Oh about that asteroid hitting earth picture, I got a xbox huge spoof of it <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteBegin-Drfuzzy+Jul 17 2005, 11:32 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Drfuzzy @ Jul 17 2005, 11:32 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Oh about that asteroid hitting earth picture, I got a xbox huge spoof of it <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> I'm pretty sure that should be an xbox controller and not the console itself.
<!--QuoteBegin-OttoDestruct+Jul 18 2005, 12:35 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (OttoDestruct @ Jul 18 2005, 12:35 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Drfuzzy+Jul 17 2005, 11:32 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Drfuzzy @ Jul 17 2005, 11:32 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Oh about that asteroid hitting earth picture, I got a xbox huge spoof of it <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> I'm pretty sure that should be an xbox controller and not the console itself. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Haha I should do that later, I've been playing with with photoshop alot recently to play jokes on my friends.
<!--QuoteBegin-Sid+Jul 18 2005, 02:53 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Sid @ Jul 18 2005, 02:53 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I heard some facts on the Bible.
It has been rewritten so many times that it is thought to be up to 90% false of what the original copy was. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Uh-huh. Care to back that up with a reference?
<!--QuoteBegin-Sid+Jul 18 2005, 01:53 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Sid @ Jul 18 2005, 01:53 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I heard some facts on the Bible.
It has been rewritten so many times that it is thought to be up to 90% false of what the original copy was. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Those aren't facts at all. The bible has been rewritten as many as 3 times and as few as 1 (depending what part, old testimate texts have been rewritten a few times through history, the letters or gospels however have never been rewritten other then translation to english)
MedHead you're making a serious oversight when comparing religion bashing to sexuality/race/whatever. A religion is an idea, and like any other it can be challenged and questioned. This is good and <b>normal</b>. Sexuality or race aren't ideas they are simply how you're born. Bashing an idea and bashing a way someone is born are two very different things.
<!--QuoteBegin-Legionnaired+Jul 17 2005, 09:52 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Legionnaired @ Jul 17 2005, 09:52 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Just imagine that I said "All you atheists are going to burn in hell for all eternity, along with Hitler and Stalin," and you'll understand why some people are offended by this.
Come on guys; satire is all well and good, but there's a big difference between a few light-hearted jabs and a right-cross. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> That doesn't offend me at all. Or scare me... or do anything except make me chuckle.
It's like me telling you that they will be eternally burned by a bright green unicorn for not following the bright green unicorn's ways. Whoop-de-doo.
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<!--QuoteBegin-CommunistWithAGun+Jul 17 2005, 07:54 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (CommunistWithAGun @ Jul 17 2005, 07:54 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--QuoteBegin-Legionnaired+Jul 17 2005, 09:52 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Legionnaired @ Jul 17 2005, 09:52 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Just imagine that I said "All you atheists are going to burn in hell for all eternity, along with Hitler and Stalin," and you'll understand why some people are offended by this.
Come on guys; satire is all well and good, but there's a big difference between a few light-hearted jabs and a right-cross. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Why would that offend someone? When in effect they don't believe in Hell, how can that harm them in any way? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd--> Ouch, nice one.
Doesn't offend me either though, say what you want but I don't care.
<!--QuoteBegin-Nadagast+Jul 18 2005, 10:02 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (Nadagast @ Jul 18 2005, 10:02 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> MedHead you're making a serious oversight when comparing religion bashing to sexuality/race/whatever. A religion is an idea, and like any other it can be challenged and questioned. This is good and <b>normal</b>. Sexuality or race aren't ideas they are simply how you're born. Bashing an idea and bashing a way someone is born are two very different things.
Skorpion: <a href='http://www.simonyi.ox.ac.uk/dawkins/WorldOfDawkins-archive/Dawkins/Work/Articles/2001-09time_to_stand_up.shtml' target='_blank'>http://www.simonyi.ox.ac.uk/dawkins/WorldO..._stand_up.shtml</a> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd--> Actually, thats the problem. We athiests see god, the bible etc as interesting ideas. They see them as facts of life that they rely upon every day to get through life. They might argue that their beliefs aren't a matter of choice, they aren't hats you wear they are in your head and in your heart. You can't take them off and put on other ideas and you certainly can't remove them from yourself to take an objective view of them.
However, while I see all that I also see that everything in the world can and should be joked about. To try to reverse you are quite welcome to make athiest jokes about us going to hell. I'll laugh and maybe try to come up with a few myself. I've always been pale and thin, it's how I was born. I make jokes about it even though you could argue that could be a form of racism, OMG! My mom died. I make jokes. I've been homeless. I make jokes. My dad was an alcoholic. I make jokes. I no longer have any family at all. I make jokes.
All of these things are personal to me and have touched me deeply. All of these things I could get touchy about if someone made a joke or even a remark in passing. People would excuse me if I got stroppy on certain days, anniversaries, at certain events. I could act like a complete idiot and get away with it because people would understand I was sensitive about certain subjects.
Except I don't... why? <b>BECAUSE THEY ARE JOKES</b>. How can anyone not understand that? JOKES. They don't hurt you. They do not affect you. They do not change any single aspect of your life.
My advice to everyone is to grow a thicker skin or just grow up in general. "Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me" - repeat until remembered.
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On a lighter note, I've bookmarked that lego bible <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> Great stuff. I like some of your pics too bullethead, seen a lot of them before but this thread is (or should be at least) a good place for them <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
[Edit] Shame I should do this but I feel I should add this. Don't belittle me with sympathy, I really don't need it. My life rocks. Thank you. [/Edit]
I can easily deal with the images, I can deal with the people too. However, you can't say there isn't a hatred of Christianity on these forums. Not to mention, an impartial observer of a few of these kinds of threads would easily recognize that the general definition people hold for "close minded" is "disagrees with what I think everyone in society should think." And believe it or not, this is particularly true for the Christian bashers. I'm not surprised. These people might be surprised that they were mentioned in the that book in question, saying that the rest of us shouldn't be surprised that they hate Christians.
I'll end with a C.S. Lewis quote: "A man can no more diminish God's glory by refusing to worship him than a lunatic can put out the sun by scribbling the word 'darkness' on the walls of his cell."
Wow that quote does absolutely <b>nothing</b> for me Gwahir. Really. Hey I can make up one that's equally useless, just for you!
"A man can no more diminish the bright green Unicorn's glory by refusing to worship him than a lunatic can put out the sun by scribbling the word 'darkness' on the walls of his cell." -me!
When you start with the premise that you're right it's pretty easy to make a cool sounding quote, no?
Asserting that Christian bashers are closed minded is nice too, wanna back that up with some evidence?
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Come on guys; satire is all well and good, but there's a big difference between a few light-hearted jabs and a right-cross.
Come on guys; satire is all well and good, but there's a big difference between a few light-hearted jabs and a right-cross. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Why would that offend someone? When in effect they don't believe in Hell, how can that harm them in any way?
Come on guys; satire is all well and good, but there's a big difference between a few light-hearted jabs and a right-cross. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
That statement doesn't offend me at all, though. Why would it?
I suspect this is going to get locked anyway, though, so it's a moot point.
I didn't see anyone link to the <a href='http://www.thebricktestament.com/' target='_blank'>Brick Testament</a>. I especially like <a href='http://www.thebricktestament.com/the_law/why_to_keep_the_law/dt28_15.html' target='_blank'>"Why To Keep The Law"</a>. I think reasa was the guy who posted it originally (or who I nicked it off, at least). Oh, Yahweh , you so <i>cra-zeeee!</i>
B: "It's a book of moral guidelines that some people choose to believe."
A: "Isn't it biased?"
B: "As biased as any other work written by men in the ancient past."
A: "But doesn't it promote racism and slavery and homophobia and many other horrendous things?!?"
B: "If you choose to interpret it that way, then yes. We're reading the works of ancient people. Consider the anecdotes outdated but most of the morals still sensible."
A: "Oh." <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Sadly, a lot of people don't think that way. When I have discussions about the bible with people, they usually say that its all true, and we have to follow it. Except for these few parts here, these we can ignore, like women wearing pants. But I'M not allowed to decide what is outdated and can be ignored. Only they can.
Religion is scary. The power it holds is terrifying. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Agreed. The answer always lies somewhere between. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Religion is a powerful device. It can be used for good or evil, and will always be an important part of humanity's future. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Yes, it can be used for good or for evil. The only problem is, religion also TELLS you what is good and what is evil.
Thus, easy manipulation. Indeed, religion does tend to steer many people in the right direction, morally, but then it gets into more complicated things that people should really be thinking about on their own. Instead, many people accept all that they're told, and never examine or question their system of beliefs.
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right into the sig.
i like cheese.
I don't believe in religions, but I still find this somewhat offensive. The main reason I find it offensive cause it is clearly punching the face of some people by saying that the book that they have been brought up on contains "shitloads of EVILNESS! (OMG)" Please, you can't tell me the sticker is "alright", even though the bible does contain that stuff, I highly doubt whoever made that picture intended it to be "funny," it feels more like it's saying "The bible is really, really evil."
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PART II: Teh Bashing of Stuff
<!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->What do black people and apples have in common? They both look good hanging from trees!<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I heard this joke from a speaker on Martin Luther King Day, he was talking about something accepting diversity. Now, keep in mind, even though I did laugh at this joke, I do not support hanging black people from trees.
I thought this joke was funny. But, I am laughing at black people hanging from trees, and that's bad right? I would probably get my **** kicked for telling this joke in a stand-up, but if I held up a bible with the sticker on it, then what? I was particulary disgusted by the stuff AFTER the picture, why is bashing the bible ok? You are insulting a book that many, many people base their lives on, and these people aren't "bad," a true christian would be a man with very good morals, I don't see where we get the idea that religion makes people into disgusting wretched corrupted people...
B: "It's a book of moral guidelines that some people choose to believe."
A: "Isn't it biased?"
B: "As biased as any other work written by men in the ancient past."
A: "But doesn't it promote racism and slavery and homophobia and many other horrendous things?!?"
B: "If you choose to interpret it that way, then yes. We're reading the works of ancient people. Consider the anecdotes outdated but most of the morals still sensible."
A: "Oh." <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Sadly, a lot of people don't think that way. When I have discussions about the bible with people, they usually say that its all true, and we have to follow it. Except for these few parts here, these we can ignore, like women wearing pants. But I'M not allowed to decide what is outdated and can be ignored. Only they can.
Religion is scary. The power it holds is terrifying. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Agreed. The answer always lies somewhere between. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Religion is a powerful device. It can be used for good or evil, and will always be an important part of humanity's future. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Yes, it can be used for good or for evil. The only problem is, religion also TELLS you what is good and what is evil.
Thus, easy manipulation. Indeed, religion does tend to steer many people in the right direction, morally, but then it gets into more complicated things that people should really be thinking about on their own. Instead, many people accept all that they're told, and never examine or question their system of beliefs. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
This is exactly the reason I find 'pagan / neo pagan' based religions intriguing. There tends to not be one set of very specific guidelines, other than dont be an asshat, and most teach that good and evil is a relative thing, its not set in concrete. That and the fact that people are encouraged to ask questions instead of taking it at 'because the invisible guy said so'.
Come on guys; satire is all well and good, but there's a big difference between a few light-hearted jabs and a right-cross. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
That statement doesn't offend me at all, though. Why would it?
I suspect this is going to get locked anyway, though, so it's a moot point.
I didn't see anyone link to the <a href='http://www.thebricktestament.com/' target='_blank'>Brick Testament</a>. I especially like <a href='http://www.thebricktestament.com/the_law/why_to_keep_the_law/dt28_15.html' target='_blank'>"Why To Keep The Law"</a>. I think reasa was the guy who posted it originally (or who I nicked it off, at least). Oh, Yahweh , you so <i>cra-zeeee!</i> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Wow, brick testimate owns your bones.
Come on guys; satire is all well and good, but there's a big difference between a few light-hearted jabs and a right-cross. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
That statement doesn't offend me at all, though. Why would it?
I suspect this is going to get locked anyway, though, so it's a moot point.
I didn't see anyone link to the <a href='http://www.thebricktestament.com/' target='_blank'>Brick Testament</a>. I especially like <a href='http://www.thebricktestament.com/the_law/why_to_keep_the_law/dt28_15.html' target='_blank'>"Why To Keep The Law"</a>. I think reasa was the guy who posted it originally (or who I nicked it off, at least). Oh, Yahweh , you so <i>cra-zeeee!</i> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Wow, brick testimate owns your bones. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
It does, it does indeed.
B: "It's a book of moral guidelines that some people choose to believe."
A: "Isn't it biased?"
B: "As biased as any other work written by men in the ancient past."
A: "But doesn't it promote racism and slavery and homophobia and many other horrendous things?!?"
B: "If you choose to interpret it that way, then yes. We're reading the works of ancient people. Consider the anecdotes outdated but most of the morals still sensible."
A: "Oh." <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Sadly, a lot of people don't think that way. When I have discussions about the bible with people, they usually say that its all true, and we have to follow it. Except for these few parts here, these we can ignore, like women wearing pants. But I'M not allowed to decide what is outdated and can be ignored. Only they can.
Religion is scary. The power it holds is terrifying. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Agreed. The answer always lies somewhere between. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Religion is a powerful device. It can be used for good or evil, and will always be an important part of humanity's future. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Yes, it can be used for good or for evil. The only problem is, religion also TELLS you what is good and what is evil.
Thus, easy manipulation. Indeed, religion does tend to steer many people in the right direction, morally, but then it gets into more complicated things that people should really be thinking about on their own. Instead, many people accept all that they're told, and never examine or question their system of beliefs. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
This is exactly the reason I find 'pagan / neo pagan' based religions intriguing. There tends to not be one set of very specific guidelines, other than dont be an asshat, and most teach that good and evil is a relative thing, its not set in concrete. That and the fact that people are encouraged to ask questions instead of taking it at 'because the invisible guy said so'. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
I prefer a path completely devoid of religion. Not devoid of a god, but devoid of an organized religion. And with this rejection of religion comes a rejection of the commonly held conceptions of god. For example, I believe that god is fallible.
B: "It's a book of moral guidelines that some people choose to believe."
A: "Isn't it biased?"
B: "As biased as any other work written by men in the ancient past."
A: "But doesn't it promote racism and slavery and homophobia and many other horrendous things?!?"
B: "If you choose to interpret it that way, then yes. We're reading the works of ancient people. Consider the anecdotes outdated but most of the morals still sensible."
A: "Oh." <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Sadly, a lot of people don't think that way. When I have discussions about the bible with people, they usually say that its all true, and we have to follow it. Except for these few parts here, these we can ignore, like women wearing pants. But I'M not allowed to decide what is outdated and can be ignored. Only they can.
Religion is scary. The power it holds is terrifying. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Agreed. The answer always lies somewhere between. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Religion is a powerful device. It can be used for good or evil, and will always be an important part of humanity's future. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Yes, it can be used for good or for evil. The only problem is, religion also TELLS you what is good and what is evil.
Thus, easy manipulation. Indeed, religion does tend to steer many people in the right direction, morally, but then it gets into more complicated things that people should really be thinking about on their own. Instead, many people accept all that they're told, and never examine or question their system of beliefs. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
This is exactly the reason I find 'pagan / neo pagan' based religions intriguing. There tends to not be one set of very specific guidelines, other than dont be an asshat, and most teach that good and evil is a relative thing, its not set in concrete. That and the fact that people are encouraged to ask questions instead of taking it at 'because the invisible guy said so'. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I prefer a path completely devoid of religion. Not devoid of a god, but devoid of an organized religion. And with this rejection of religion comes a rejection of the commonly held conceptions of god. For example, I believe that god is fallible. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Look into said pagan religions. I started studying them out of curiosity seeing as a lot of people I know follow them. Still not quite sure what I believe myself.
The bible is EASILY mis-interperated...
<img src='http://content.ytmnd.com//55000/55801/image.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
Course, Adam and Eve got pwnt as well
<img src='http://content.ytmnd.com//47000/47116/image.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
Course, this might happen to us in a few million years
There's also the classic
<img src='http://content.ytmnd.com//57000/57466/image.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
Or this
<img src='http://content.ytmnd.com//96000/96604/image.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
But this... it scares me...
<img src='http://content.ytmnd.com//62000/62513/image.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
Yes... I am Christian by all rights (modified Christian, but Christian none the less)
<img src='http://www.hosting.nsagames.com/drfuzzy/pic/brb.png' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
oh and this
<img src='http://www.hosting.nsagames.com/drfuzzy/pic/whereisyourgod2.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
Tell me... can YOU do it?
<img src='http://content.ytmnd.com//86000/86975/image.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
Course, if this is the standard of todays adult society... *sighs* God help us all!
<img src='http://www.hosting.nsagames.com/drfuzzy/pic/xboxhuge2.png' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
Tell me... can YOU do it?
[IMG]
Course, if this is the standard of todays adult society... *sighs* God help us all! <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
I think it might be possible to create a kettle bigger than the moon. Maybe aliens haul one around and make borscht to feed entire Sun sized planetary populations.
...but perhaps that's just wild speculation.
Zoidberg rocks.
<img src='http://www.hosting.nsagames.com/drfuzzy/pic/xboxhuge2.png' border='0' alt='user posted image' /> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
<img src='http://content.ytmnd.com//42000/42817/image.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
Picard will save us with his SPEEDY DOUBLE BASSAGE!
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I'm pretty sure that should be an xbox controller and not the console itself.
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I'm pretty sure that should be an xbox controller and not the console itself. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Haha I should do that later, I've been playing with with photoshop alot recently to play jokes on my friends.
It has been rewritten so many times that it is thought to be up to 90% false of what the original copy was.
It has been rewritten so many times that it is thought to be up to 90% false of what the original copy was. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Uh-huh. Care to back that up with a reference?
It has been rewritten so many times that it is thought to be up to 90% false of what the original copy was. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Those aren't facts at all. The bible has been rewritten as many as 3 times and as few as 1 (depending what part, old testimate texts have been rewritten a few times through history, the letters or gospels however have never been rewritten other then translation to english)
Skorpion: <a href='http://www.simonyi.ox.ac.uk/dawkins/WorldOfDawkins-archive/Dawkins/Work/Articles/2001-09time_to_stand_up.shtml' target='_blank'>http://www.simonyi.ox.ac.uk/dawkins/WorldO..._stand_up.shtml</a>
Come on guys; satire is all well and good, but there's a big difference between a few light-hearted jabs and a right-cross. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
That doesn't offend me at all. Or scare me... or do anything except make me chuckle.
It's like me telling you that they will be eternally burned by a bright green unicorn for not following the bright green unicorn's ways. Whoop-de-doo.
A very good article, nice read
Come on guys; satire is all well and good, but there's a big difference between a few light-hearted jabs and a right-cross. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Why would that offend someone? When in effect they don't believe in Hell, how can that harm them in any way? <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Ouch, nice one.
Doesn't offend me either though, say what you want but I don't care.
A very good article, nice read <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Yeah Richard Dawkins pwns.
Skorpion: <a href='http://www.simonyi.ox.ac.uk/dawkins/WorldOfDawkins-archive/Dawkins/Work/Articles/2001-09time_to_stand_up.shtml' target='_blank'>http://www.simonyi.ox.ac.uk/dawkins/WorldO..._stand_up.shtml</a> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Actually, thats the problem. We athiests see god, the bible etc as interesting ideas. They see them as facts of life that they rely upon every day to get through life. They might argue that their beliefs aren't a matter of choice, they aren't hats you wear they are in your head and in your heart. You can't take them off and put on other ideas and you certainly can't remove them from yourself to take an objective view of them.
However, while I see all that I also see that everything in the world can and should be joked about. To try to reverse you are quite welcome to make athiest jokes about us going to hell. I'll laugh and maybe try to come up with a few myself. I've always been pale and thin, it's how I was born. I make jokes about it even though you could argue that could be a form of racism, OMG! My mom died. I make jokes. I've been homeless. I make jokes. My dad was an alcoholic. I make jokes. I no longer have any family at all. I make jokes.
All of these things are personal to me and have touched me deeply. All of these things I could get touchy about if someone made a joke or even a remark in passing. People would excuse me if I got stroppy on certain days, anniversaries, at certain events. I could act like a complete idiot and get away with it because people would understand I was sensitive about certain subjects.
Except I don't... why? <b>BECAUSE THEY ARE JOKES</b>. How can anyone not understand that? JOKES. They don't hurt you. They do not affect you. They do not change any single aspect of your life.
My advice to everyone is to grow a thicker skin or just grow up in general. "Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me" - repeat until remembered.
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On a lighter note, I've bookmarked that lego bible <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo--> Great stuff. I like some of your pics too bullethead, seen a lot of them before but this thread is (or should be at least) a good place for them <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
[Edit] Shame I should do this but I feel I should add this. Don't belittle me with sympathy, I really don't need it. My life rocks. Thank you. [/Edit]
I'll end with a C.S. Lewis quote:
"A man can no more diminish God's glory by refusing to worship him than a lunatic can put out the sun by scribbling the word 'darkness' on the walls of his cell."
"A man can no more diminish the bright green Unicorn's glory by refusing to worship him than a lunatic can put out the sun by scribbling the word 'darkness' on the walls of his cell."
-me!
When you start with the premise that you're right it's pretty easy to make a cool sounding quote, no?
Asserting that Christian bashers are closed minded is nice too, wanna back that up with some evidence?