03-30-2005, 10:55 AM
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#1 | | Din Älskling
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| Some IMAX theater turn down Scientific films to avoid public outcry...
http://www.livescience.com/othernews/050319_imax.html
The audience for these movies is small, the distribution is likewise small. Some theaters in the South that show scientific films have refused to show films mentioning Evolution because of Christian outrage. Quote: |
The director of one museum said it chose not to show "Volcanoes" after some people in a previewing audience called it blasphemous
| Of course, this is the same area that has higher deaths when natural catastrophes strike because "if I die in a tornado, it was God's will..."
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03-30-2005, 11:39 AM
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| I get the irony ... | |
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03-30-2005, 01:00 PM
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| but would it be morally wrong to offer Terri Schiavo as a sacrifice to quell the spirits of an angry volcano? | |
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03-30-2005, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by esskreemr Of course, this is the same area that has higher deaths when natural catastrophes strike because "if I die in a tornado, it was God's will..." | The higher death rate from tornadoes has nothing to do with theology and much to do with the high concentration of mobile homes.
And that raises a question: Is it God's will that you live in a trailer?
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03-30-2005, 04:03 PM
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#5 | | Armorer
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Originally Posted by keith but would it be morally wrong to offer Terri Schiavo as a sacrifice to quell the spirits of an angry volcano? | I might suggest Ann Coulter instead (living proof that being in a Persistent Vegetative State is no impediment to a career in political commentary), but I strongly suspect that Pele would spit her right back out and then bury downtown Hilo in a lava flow out of righteous indignation.
And then (drifting back towards the original thread topic) there's this delightful quote from a Dover, PA school board meeting:
"We've been attacked by the intelligent, educated segment of the culture," he [fundamentalist pastor] said, adding that the school board's declaration is just a first step. more...
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03-30-2005, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by neevel "We've been attacked by the intelligent, educated segment of the culture," he [fundamentalist pastor] said, adding that the school board's declaration is just a first step. more... |
I disagree, I think it is a real problem that us educated folk have not mastered the skills required for chasing people around with pitchforks and flaming torches.
Perhaps immolation of non-critical thinkers should be a compulsory grad school course? | |
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03-30-2005, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by keith I disagree, I think it is a real problem that us educated folk have not mastered the skills required for chasing people around with pitchforks and flaming torches.
Perhaps immolation of non-critical thinkers should be a compulsory grad school course? | Have you never recieved a first year essay back? Oh wait, that is being on the RECIEVING end. My mistake.
Besides, we might run out of non-critical thinkers. Although that would be a good thing...
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03-31-2005, 12:40 AM
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| BUAWHHWAHAHA, religion sucks!
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03-31-2005, 01:11 AM
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| I agree, I don't get religion. I'm not religious. But, I suppose I am loosely called a "Christian". I do visit churches for occasional funerals (  ), christenings, weddings, etc. I don't hate "God", I just don't believe in it. If one gets solace/strength/inner peace from religion, more power to them. Just keep it on the D'Low... In other words, non violent.
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04-02-2005, 03:04 AM
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Originally Posted by cowpaste BUAWHHWAHAHA, religion sucks! | Thank you for such an enlightening and eloquently stated position. I shall be sure to contact you next time I need a riot incited.
To the rest reading this: Please note my refraining from an extremely profane rant about religious intolerance and sheer ignorance, which is what I would really like to do right now. | |
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