tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post8825661449661065991..comments2023-12-14T10:28:43.397+00:00Comments on Declan Burke: Sec’s Appeal: The Other John Waters Vs Secularism # 1,014Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-87055539246288395212009-11-23T18:02:33.390+00:002009-11-23T18:02:33.390+00:00@ sex scenes at Starbucks.
I believe that you...@ sex scenes at Starbucks. <br /><br />I believe that you're being an over-sensitive, religious lap dog. That's my belief. I am assuming that you won't challenge it because it is my belief and you wouldn't want to ruin it for me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02403230407316097784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-32718032230828068702009-11-23T17:22:52.189+00:002009-11-23T17:22:52.189+00:00Ms Sex Scenes - I'm afraid you've misread ...Ms Sex Scenes - I'm afraid you've misread the post: I wasn't making fun of John Waters' faith, I was simply stating facts. <br /><br />If you're referring to the Santa Claus comment, well, I really don't know what to say other than surely faith in anything shouldn't automatically preclude a sense of humour. <br /><br />I'm disappointed, naturally, that you won't be coming back here, but I think you're over-reacting. "Because your statement is as separating as anything I've ever witnessed by terrorists and faith-mongers." <br /><br />Really? Comparing religion to Santa Claus is as 'separating' as, say, 'Kill them all. God will know His own'?<br /><br />If you read John Waters' piece, which I've linked to, I think you'll find that his article is much more 'separating' than my response. In it, he effectively claims that those 'moronic' enough to prefer secularism over religion as a way to run a modern society are less human than those who prefer religion. <br /><br />Compared to that, I'd suggest that the Santa Claus gag is fairly tame stuff. Unless, of course, it strikes a chord ...<br /><br />Cheers, DecDeclan Burkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322645323239292406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-26472740683999815362009-11-23T17:09:29.515+00:002009-11-23T17:09:29.515+00:00I can't agree with how Waters characterizes fa...I can't agree with how Waters characterizes faith, but I can't condone your response, either. I'm disappointed. I expected better from this venue, even putting aside the fact that I'm highly insulted by your characterization of my personal beliefs. <br /><br />Making fun of someone who thinks differently than you, especially when the belief is near and dear to their hearts, is NEVER RIGHT. Is your point to create even a larger gulf between believers and non? Because your statement is as separating as anything I've ever witnessed by terrorists and faith-mongers. You're proslythising and insulting, just as badly as Waters. <br /><br />Like I said, really disappointed, while recognizing that you can choose what you say here. I can also choose not to read. I'd really enjoyed my time here. Too bad you had to go and ruin it for me.ssashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15527483283426518167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-14610038394296889432009-11-21T13:38:43.870+00:002009-11-21T13:38:43.870+00:00Well said Dec.
You nailed it and expressed it far ...Well said Dec.<br />You nailed it and expressed it far more eloquently than I ever could.<br /><br />BobBBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14712832783749303461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-50182826451878571762009-11-21T10:17:20.090+00:002009-11-21T10:17:20.090+00:00The acid test of 'religion vs science': yo...The acid test of 'religion vs science': your kid gets sick. Where's your first port of call, the doctor or the priest? <br /><br />I'm fascinated by religion, and people's need for it. But religion doesn't have a monopoly on ethics, meaning or understanding. <br /><br />Cheers, DecDeclan Burkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322645323239292406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-39876552714140752822009-11-20T23:48:13.183+00:002009-11-20T23:48:13.183+00:00Religion is Santa Claus for slow learners.I love i...Religion is Santa Claus for slow learners.I love it. I'm stealing that. Thanks DeclanPat McArdlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12524596359238401065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-73270562530384647142009-11-20T19:21:45.915+00:002009-11-20T19:21:45.915+00:00Amen brother Declan.Amen brother Declan.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02403230407316097784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-58430353004533345442009-11-20T15:31:04.146+00:002009-11-20T15:31:04.146+00:00His attitude reminds me of the analogies used on ...His attitude reminds me of the analogies used on college entrance exams. For him<br /><br />Religion is to alcoholism as methadone is to heroin.Dana Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01350344882342624735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938060587020568315.post-21397396435295921272009-11-20T14:14:31.583+00:002009-11-20T14:14:31.583+00:00John gets a lot wrong in this post but don't r...John gets a lot wrong in this post but don't rise to it. Like the X Factor, he will go away if enough people turn the page. He is trying to distil a larger, more considered movement away from seeing science and religion as opposed but failing in that. Try Immanent Frame for better readings of where this is going.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com