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Comedy Central's Blasphemy
Christain Groups are rising up as a team to oppose Comedy central's programme that denigrates Jesus ..the main character is called Jesus who lives in New York and is intent on breaking 'ties' with a powerful yet apathetic' father ...you can imagine the mockery and sacrilege would go into that ...a few weeks ago Comedy Central edited out a segment that was disrespectful to Mohammed after a Muslim activist group complained.. Be interesting to see whether a double standard applies here ...
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I think comedians pull punches on Christianity. How about a comedy that a Rrat House does a shot every time Jimmy Swaggart fakes crying?
How about if your son asks for a fish and you give him a snake but being evil how much more does your Heavenly Father wants to give? Let’s put this into perspective. I am your Father and created the Heavens and Earth but I am broke. I need 10% of your income and you can get on your hands and knees to ask for my help your buy groceries.
Lets not forget the prosperity message that always ends in sending money (planting seeds) and God will return your investment 100 fold. Why don’t they just keep reinvesting their own money and they will be millionaires in weeks. Like I said, I think comedians pull punches on Christianity.
How about if your son asks for a fish and you give him a snake but being evil how much more does your Heavenly Father wants to give? Let’s put this into perspective. I am your Father and created the Heavens and Earth but I am broke. I need 10% of your income and you can get on your hands and knees to ask for my help your buy groceries.
Lets not forget the prosperity message that always ends in sending money (planting seeds) and God will return your investment 100 fold. Why don’t they just keep reinvesting their own money and they will be millionaires in weeks. Like I said, I think comedians pull punches on Christianity.
I am so with you on the Ouija board thing. I've never been afraid of them, but most people have no idea of the spiritual warfare going on, or the fact such beings can and do exist AND can be very dangerous.
The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled is to convince the world the he does not exist.
I guess it's a lot like the horror movies for me, if I ever walked into a house where they were playing with one of those boards and I suddenly heard a weird noise in the basement? I am NOT going down there armed with a flashlight!
As for all the rest, I try to take it all with a grain of salt, and leave judgment to He is is the only One Who is supposed to judge.
I noticed something the other day that sure made me wonder. I love to watch boxing and other martial sports, and I noticed that in any other movie where there is so much as someone getting shoved, they put up a "parental warning" about violence, strong language etc, but when a boxing match comes on all it says is "Strong Language."
Well, all I can say is I am far more concerned with the amount and graphic reality of the violence that permeates virtually all of the media these days, that I am of any sort of humor.
Thank goodness there are universal remotes, so I can change channels when I find things I wouldn't appreciate my grand-children watching, and I only hope they will learn that books are always better than movies!
The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled is to convince the world the he does not exist.
I guess it's a lot like the horror movies for me, if I ever walked into a house where they were playing with one of those boards and I suddenly heard a weird noise in the basement? I am NOT going down there armed with a flashlight!
As for all the rest, I try to take it all with a grain of salt, and leave judgment to He is is the only One Who is supposed to judge.
I noticed something the other day that sure made me wonder. I love to watch boxing and other martial sports, and I noticed that in any other movie where there is so much as someone getting shoved, they put up a "parental warning" about violence, strong language etc, but when a boxing match comes on all it says is "Strong Language."
Well, all I can say is I am far more concerned with the amount and graphic reality of the violence that permeates virtually all of the media these days, that I am of any sort of humor.
Thank goodness there are universal remotes, so I can change channels when I find things I wouldn't appreciate my grand-children watching, and I only hope they will learn that books are always better than movies!
Yes, some said that the Harry Potter books defied God's ban on sorcery. I guess God does ban it but I have no idea where you'd find that in the Bible. I love them and any book or movie that takes my mind away the reality and problems of today. Oh, and I never got a reply to those who condemned the Harry Potter books when I asked if they'd read fairy tales to their children. Interesting.
This is so funny----------- Ouija boards . . . No sir!! Excuse me . . . but I'm not "inviting" evil spirits to come and hang out with me. But I laugh because I have been scared of those things since I was a kid and attended slumber parties. Do they even still sell them? I know I see the Magic 8 ball around still . . . But I'm so scared of a Ouija board----- I wouldn't even try to find the box in a toy store. Is it in the game aisle or how to play with ghosts aisle?
And . . . I loved the Harry Potter books. Were they suppose to be bad? I guess because of sorcery? Hm. Didn't think of that. But the books were wonderful. I can get involved with a fantasy world very easily as sometimes it is preferable to the one we live in . . .
But-------- I don't like to make fun of things that are sacred to some people and religion can be that way. I don't like people that poke jokes at politicians' children or celebrities' children. I don't like humor that is cruel. And I think we as a society need to draw the line at some point and say that something is too much for t.v. Teko-------- I'll boycott if you will. That makes two. Well . . . it is a start.
And . . . I loved the Harry Potter books. Were they suppose to be bad? I guess because of sorcery? Hm. Didn't think of that. But the books were wonderful. I can get involved with a fantasy world very easily as sometimes it is preferable to the one we live in . . .
But-------- I don't like to make fun of things that are sacred to some people and religion can be that way. I don't like people that poke jokes at politicians' children or celebrities' children. I don't like humor that is cruel. And I think we as a society need to draw the line at some point and say that something is too much for t.v. Teko-------- I'll boycott if you will. That makes two. Well . . . it is a start.
The Harry Potter books are much better than the movies. Lots of details that the movies leave out.
And Ouija boards or any spirit boards can be very dangerous things. I don't allow them in my home.
And Ouija boards or any spirit boards can be very dangerous things. I don't allow them in my home.
Actually SpecialMom, that is the number reason I will not watch The Family Guy. There is a character that is a *********, and it is supposed to be funny. I saw it a few times and was incredibly offended by that particular character. I do have a pretty good sense of humor and can even laugh at myself, but some things just aren't funny to me. As for using religion as a basis of humor, that is fine as long as it is not hurtful, or as Sara put it mocking. I will give shows like SouthPark and Family Guy credit though, in the sense that all religions are fair game....they do not discrimanate...lol. Just not really my kind of humor.
I actually just saw my first Harry Potter movie and liked it. I want to read the books now (I know, they are childrens books, but still....). I have no problem with that sort of thing. However, you would never see me play with or handle a Ouija Board, so I guess I have boundaries there as well.
I actually just saw my first Harry Potter movie and liked it. I want to read the books now (I know, they are childrens books, but still....). I have no problem with that sort of thing. However, you would never see me play with or handle a Ouija Board, so I guess I have boundaries there as well.
I had several of my friends get angry with me for allowing and encouraging my children to read the Harry Potter series..And personally I very much enjoy reading them. They're fantasy and IMO, no more harmful than a fairy tale. I was just glad to see them read as opposed to vegging out in front of the tv. I draw the line at Hustler (lol).
I enjoy Joyce Meyer, a TV evangelist. But I think we've all seen those who were proven to be Christian in name only and proved to be in it for the money. Those people, I condemn and have no problem with whatever is said about them.
But to flame Christianity and its followers (I include myself as a follower of Christ.) just to make yourself look hip and smart is revolting. These same people would not dare flame Islam. In addition to fearing for their lives, they wouldn't want to appear uncool and heaven forbid, Christian. They disgust me.
I enjoy Joyce Meyer, a TV evangelist. But I think we've all seen those who were proven to be Christian in name only and proved to be in it for the money. Those people, I condemn and have no problem with whatever is said about them.
But to flame Christianity and its followers (I include myself as a follower of Christ.) just to make yourself look hip and smart is revolting. These same people would not dare flame Islam. In addition to fearing for their lives, they wouldn't want to appear uncool and heaven forbid, Christian. They disgust me.
I think we are pretty safe from a "funny" ********* on TV. In fact as a victim of a *********, I think it would be safe to say I have a very strong dislike of ANYONE who hurts (sexually or otherwise) ANY of our children or those who can't protect themselves.
I agree that in some ares we are pushing the envelope, but as a rule, just about everything that people find humorous has already been done. There's only so much that can be done.
Again, it is just humor.
I agree that in some ares we are pushing the envelope, but as a rule, just about everything that people find humorous has already been done. There's only so much that can be done.
Again, it is just humor.
Yes, I think history has proved that out. Look how innocent bewitched was and then look at what is on television now. Boycott the advertisers I say. But how many of us really think enough people will do that in order to make a difference?
I'm sticking to my original thought. I think pushing the envelope over and over again pushes our line of what is acceptable further. In 20 years, will it be scandalous or upsetting to see a pedaphile tv program? A good rape scene? You think I'm joking? As we put things on tv, we normalize it. We are talking about funny things here but it is all part of the same problem. A funny pedaphile is still disgusting. I don't really like things that make fun of my religion to be honest or any other. But that is just my personal taste, I guess. I turn off what I have to but do wonder why we need more and more of that kind of thing to keep laughing.
Does anyone remember when the comedy "Bewitched" was on? I remember all the churches getting together and signing petitions and raising all kinds of racket about that one, trying to get it off the air. Because it was centered around witchcraft. If something offends you, turn it off, you dont have to watch it. Giving it undue attention will simply get them the advertising without having to pay for it.
When we lose the ability to laugh at ourselves, we're in trouble.
But I don't believe in the smart alec. holier than thou mocking that I see some people do. There is humor and there is mocking. I don't like mocking.
But I don't believe in the smart alec. holier than thou mocking that I see some people do. There is humor and there is mocking. I don't like mocking.
As a humorist, I am amazed at this thread. It is humor. Not to be taken seriously.
ALL humor is based upon tragedy, and ALL humor is equally offensive to someone, yet funny to someone else.
When I first started writing my newspaper column, I included my telephone number in the "column bug" and quickly realized that even the most innocuous column created heated controversy. I would get phone calls (usually very long, very loud, and very close to the time when the bars closed) either extolling me as the funniest )*&^*&^% this side of the Mississippi, or the single greatest threat to the world since the Third Reich!
I assure you, God has a sense of humor. Not only did He create humor, He made the Duck-Billed Platypus, for proof!
I will laugh at anything I find funny, cry at anything I think is sad, and there is no-one nor anything that has the right to tell me otherwise.
Have you heard the one about the Rabbi, the Mullah and the Pope.....lol...
ALL humor is based upon tragedy, and ALL humor is equally offensive to someone, yet funny to someone else.
When I first started writing my newspaper column, I included my telephone number in the "column bug" and quickly realized that even the most innocuous column created heated controversy. I would get phone calls (usually very long, very loud, and very close to the time when the bars closed) either extolling me as the funniest )*&^*&^% this side of the Mississippi, or the single greatest threat to the world since the Third Reich!
I assure you, God has a sense of humor. Not only did He create humor, He made the Duck-Billed Platypus, for proof!
I will laugh at anything I find funny, cry at anything I think is sad, and there is no-one nor anything that has the right to tell me otherwise.
Have you heard the one about the Rabbi, the Mullah and the Pope.....lol...
I'm not sure I understand your question but it doesn’t bother me if the jokes are about Christians or Muslims.
So its still okay to make fun of other religions like Islam then if its amusing to make fun of Christianity that was my question ,so you will all laugh at the jokes made about them ??
This Interview explains South Park
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vi9qxO8nUrs&feature=related
This is my favorite episode. It does have some adult language.
http://www.southparkstudios.com/episodes/103548/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vi9qxO8nUrs&feature=related
This is my favorite episode. It does have some adult language.
http://www.southparkstudios.com/episodes/103548/
I have to admit I never watched it but my da and sil, love it! I sounds like when they talk about this show, they are talking a foreign language. The things they say when talking about it make no sense! lol Something poop! ???
I have to admit, I am an avid South Park fan. I think Cartman should be president.
Ha. I'm such a mom of little kids that I didn't even know that show was still on except for the occasional news alert that they are offending someone again! I'm always like "what? Southpark is still on?" Hubby and I watched it a bit before kids but things like floating poop were the big joke back then. They are amping it up a bit, I guess.
Since having kids-------- I'm turning into a prude. Maybe I'll come out on the other side ready for some bawdy humor . . . but Christianity will never be on my menu. (or any other religion. Not my thing to make fun of that.)
Since having kids-------- I'm turning into a prude. Maybe I'll come out on the other side ready for some bawdy humor . . . but Christianity will never be on my menu. (or any other religion. Not my thing to make fun of that.)
Sometimes I do get the feeling it's open season on Christians. It seems that offending a Muslim is taboo while Christians are expected to turn the other cheek. (Side note-turning the other cheek doesn't carry the same connotation today that it did during the time of Jesus.)
And I agree. Many shows go after everyone. Personally I think South Park is funny. Offensive but funny.
And I agree. Many shows go after everyone. Personally I think South Park is funny. Offensive but funny.
I just think they keep trying to push the envelope. What was risque and scandalous a couple of decades ago is probably normal now on tv. I am not a fan of that. I think at some point, you have to draw the line.
Yeah, I am not a fan either, but then again I dislike any blatantly disrespectful "comedy". I think some things just shouldn't be touched and religion is one of them. Same with race sterotyping. I don't think people should get hurt to give others a laugh...not funny.
I was thinking of an effective way to combat something like this and the only thing I can come up with that would really make any impact at all would be to boycott the sponsors? If it starts costing them money, they will drop the show.
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