This Should Keep Us All Thinking

[blazzin311]

Whether you agree with the video or not I think it does bring up some valid points. There's definitely some truth here. Go ahead and watch for yourself...it might get you thinking. Kinda did me anyhow.

[RJ]

Originally Posted by blazzin311

Exactly what I was saying above. There's no really right or wrong answer here. That's what's good about it. It's all about everyone's individual opinions and what they themselves believe in. At least that's the way I interpret this.

Aren't you forgetting the part where you call people names because they disagree with you?

[Slayer Diablo]

Originally Posted by verbaljitsu

Yeah yeah, you are so persecuted.

... ...

When Christians whine about how they are persecuted, I find it laughable. A significant portion of the time I feel like the stories are just fabricated (like the story of the professor in the video). The rest of the time, disagreement or dissatisfaction with a Christianist agenda is mistaken for persecution. Christians are the most powerful interest group in the country for better or for worse.

First and foremost, it depends on the denomination of Christianity. Catholics, LDS, and the sects are definitely persecuted throughout the country and the world with the exception of a few key locations. If you don't believe it, drive through the Bible Belt and talk to people.

Secondly, lobbyists and organizations who happen to have mostly Christians are not always trying to push something specifically because it's part of a "Christian agenda". Half the time, they can't even agree on what it means to be a Christian; very few of them even agree on the politics that can be derived from it.

Finally, look at the stats on minorities a little bit harder before using graphics like that. Women account for over half of the world population and over half of the population in most countries, yet they are persecuted like hell--with plenty of remnants of that persecution still alive and well in the United States. By the same token, it doesn't matter if Christians hold the majority as long as a minority or group of minorities is stronger or has more power on their side.

[Discuss Thrower]

Originally Posted by kcchiefsfanGoJC

“Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase.”
MLKJ.

"Faith and reason are like the shoes on your feet... You can further with both than you can just one."... a science fiction show conceived by a devout atheist, go figure.

[ChiefsLV]

I like pie charts.

[verbaljitsu]

Originally Posted by Slayer

First and foremost, it depends on the denomination of Christianity. Catholics, LDS, and the sects are definitely persecuted throughout the country and the world with the exception of a few key locations. If you don't believe it, drive through the Bible Belt and talk to people.

Secondly, lobbyists and organizations who happen to have mostly Christians are not always trying to push something specifically because it's part of a "Christian agenda". Half the time, they can't even agree on what it means to be a Christian; very few of them even agree on the politics that can be derived from it.

Finally, look at the stats on minorities a little bit harder before using graphics like that. Women account for over half of the world population and over half of the population in most countries, yet they are persecuted like hell--with plenty of remnants of that persecution still alive and well in the United States. By the same token, it doesn't matter if Christians hold the majority as long as a minority or group of minorities is stronger or has more power on their side.

Once again, "persecution"? I was unaware that we were systematically legislating away the rights of Catholics, LDS, and other sects. Maybe I missed all the violence directed at them. Weird. Maybe what you mean to say is "Catholics and LDS aren't popular in the Bible Belt." But that is different. And ironically enough...the Catholics/LDS that are supposedly being persecuted are being persecuted by fellow believers (not the likes of me). You know, the ones that live in the "bible belt."

I basically agree with your second point.

But, I vehemently disagree with your third point. Women have historically been discriminated against in the United States. Christians do not share that history. Woman account for slightly more than half of the population. Contrast that to roughly 75% of the population being Christians (in the US). It is damn near impossible to ever form a plurality that could overwhelm a 75% majority. Even though women make up a slight majority, their collective economic strength is fairly dismal (b/c of past and current discrimination). Christianity does not share that problem. At all. Churches rarely pay taxes and accumulate wealth at an astounding rate. And frankly, ironically enough, it is religious institutions that have historically been a driving force in discriminating against women - both directly and indirectly. Perhaps the only force strong enough to keep the women (and thus the majority of the population) controlled is the patriarchy of religion?

[Kyle DeLexus]

I'm surprised Zeus didn't smite this professor with one of his thunderbolts.

[TigerPig]

Originally Posted by verbaljitsu

It looks like a lavender Pac-Man with lipstick and teeth.

[Kyle DeLexus]

Originally Posted by TigerPig

It looks like a lavender Pac-Man with lipstick and teeth.

You know how I know your gay?

[Discuss Thrower]

Originally Posted by Kyle DeLexus

You know how I know your gay?

... and color blind?

[verbaljitsu]

Originally Posted by TigerPig

It looks like a lavender Pac-Man with lipstick and teeth.

lol

[TigerPig]

Originally Posted by Kyle DeLexus

You know how I know your gay?

Because I watch, "Maid in Manhattan?"

Originally Posted by J-Town Fan 1988

... and color blind?

This I am...

[Kyle DeLexus]

Originally Posted by TigerPig

Because I watch, "Maid in Manhattan?"



This I am...

Honestly, that's just a good ass movie.

[stumppy]

I know that video got me thinking. It got me thinking that the next person knocking on my door could be a Jehovas Witness.

[TigerPig]

Originally Posted by stumppy

I know that video got me thinking. It got me thinking that the next person knocking on my door could be a Jehovas Witness.

You want to know how to get rid of them? Answer the door in your underpants. Totally freaks them out.

I did this once when I was 13. I didn't think anything of it at the time, but now I look back and can see why the hell that guy was treading to get out of there.

[stumppy]

Originally Posted by TigerPig

You want to know how to get rid of them? Answer the door in your underpants. Totally freaks them out.

I did this once when I was 13. I didn't think anything of it at the time, but now I look back and can see why the hell that guy was treading to get out of there.

Yea, I know exactly how to get rid of them. Marry one of them. That pretty much stopped them from coming around my house.