Originally Posted by
Gorman
If someone tells you that your opinions and the opinions of everyone you agree with are stupid and for ignorant idiots, are you inclined to see the error of your ways?
Depends on the delivery. I bet many a Catholic was deconverted by George Carlin, and Carlin isn't subtle by any means. In this case, Niko Alm didn't "tell" anyone what a stupid moron they are, but hinted at the absurdity of certain beliefs by means of humorous act. I'm sorry Gorman isn't entertained.
Don't be stupid, you are extending my opinion to ridiculous extents so you can make fun of it. That is not true at all. It is fine to poke fun at things in the right context.
Hardly. What's so different between Jim Jeffries taking a piss out of religion and this act of Niko Alm? He is poking fun at religion, and the law that accommodates it.
However wearing a spaghetti strainer in a license photo ONLY proves that the department that handles the licenses is very tolerant and good-willed. It does not prove that all religions are as much a joke as Pastafarianism...
Why are you treating a humorous act as some sort of syllogism? It wasn't meant to 'prove' anything, but to highlight the ambiguity of the term "religion" and poke fun at its amusing customs.
I see it, but it is irrelevant. This act proves nothing against religions. The department obviously allowed this to happen, since Pastafarianism does NOT prescribe any required headgear (except perhaps pirate hats...) People are making this in to a much bigger deal and reading much more in to it.
The only one I see making this into a much bigger deal is you. Oh, and MajorKitty.
Sure it is funny that he is wearing a spaghetti strainer, but it is no hit against religion.
First you say it is an attack on religion, then you say it is no hit on religion
In any case, it's just another act making fun of religion. By itself it may not be a noticeable hit, but cumulatively humor does have impact.
Last edited by Odlov; Jul 17, 2011 at 06:39 AM.