kristus Posted January 1, 2010 As of today (January 1st 2010) the new Irish blasphemy law becomes active. I find it rather absurd that it ever got through in the first place. But an Atheist community is working to get it repealed and has put out 25 blasphemous quotes to show how stupid yet dangerous the law is in the first place. http://blasphemy.ie/2010/01/01/atheist-ireland-publishes-25-blasphemous-quotes/ 0 Share this post Link to post
StevieWolfe Posted January 1, 2010 Oh my. I wonder how long before this gets to the US o.o 0 Share this post Link to post
Gez Posted January 1, 2010 I'm pretty sure if the case was brought to the European Court of Justice, the law wouldn't last one second. 0 Share this post Link to post
kristus Posted January 1, 2010 StevieCybernetik said:Oh my. I wonder how long before this gets to the US o.o Well, there are a bunch of crazy reps who want to pass a resolution condemning people who use the term "Happy holidays". http://scienceblogs.com/dispatches/2009/12/dumbass_legislator_of_the_year.php 0 Share this post Link to post
Maes Posted January 1, 2010 kristus said:Well, there are a bunch of crazy reps who want to pass a resolution condemning people who use the term "Happy holidays". http://scienceblogs.com/dispatches/2009/12/dumbass_legislator_of_the_year.php Heh wasn't there one that prohibited parents saying that Santa Claus doesn't exist? And another related story: Teacher sacked for saying santa doesn't exist (in the UK this time though). 0 Share this post Link to post
Shaikoten Posted January 1, 2010 Man, I love that quote list. It has plenty of assholes in it, but also a higher number who I would have almost considered heroes to me. Zappa, Lerher, Carlin, Mark Twain? All American heroes to me. I actually just recently watched the first ever episode of Saturday Night Live, George Carlin was hosting. This was... 1975 I believe? Anyways, George gets up and at the end of the show just RIPS religion apart, on live, national television. And it's funny as hell. It just really surprised me that on 1975, on national TV, he could get away with that. 0 Share this post Link to post
Creaphis Posted January 1, 2010 What's weird is that I don't feel outraged over this. It's just so absurd that on some deeper plane of thought I refuse to believe it. It can't be true. Aren't we done with this stuff by now? 0 Share this post Link to post
Sharessa Posted January 1, 2010 Jesus fucking Christ. That's god damned retarded. 0 Share this post Link to post
CODOR Posted January 1, 2010 kristus said: Well, there are a bunch of crazy reps who want to pass a resolution condemning people who use the term "Happy holidays".I blame Irving Berlin for writing a song titled "Happy Holiday", and Bing Crosby for singing it. Those two guys must have really hated Christmas. 0 Share this post Link to post
Stealthy Ivan Posted January 1, 2010 Danarchy said:Jesus fucking Christ. That's god damned retarded. I agree.... 0 Share this post Link to post
Csonicgo Posted January 1, 2010 Danarchy said:Jesus fucking Christ. That's god damned retarded. Even Jesus would be pissed at this. This is unreal in this day and time. I have nothing to add but a ditto to what has already been posted. this shit needs to stop. 0 Share this post Link to post
Creaphis Posted January 1, 2010 Oh hey Csonicgo, welcome back to the left side of the page. 0 Share this post Link to post
Reisal Posted January 1, 2010 Another attempt at religion to control people more, like they have to small extents over the last couple of decades and a lot more a century ago. 0 Share this post Link to post
Csonicgo Posted January 1, 2010 Creaphis said:Oh hey Csonicgo, welcome back to the left side of the page. yeah, right when this law is passed. coincidence? 0 Share this post Link to post
wildweasel Posted January 1, 2010 Danarchy said:Jesus fucking Christ. Is our Lord and fucking Savior. =P 0 Share this post Link to post
Technician Posted January 1, 2010 I take it that this is the green side, right? 0 Share this post Link to post
Sharessa Posted January 1, 2010 The lawmakers are already being publicly trolled. Technician said:I take it that this is the green side, right? Yep, apparently so. 0 Share this post Link to post
PRIMEVAL Posted January 1, 2010 I was reading a book that was discussing a similar topic... only it was illegal to talk bad about religions, nationalities, and genders, eliminating the right to teach your religion publicly (eg. church) 'cause you're saying everyone else is wrong which is then a hate crime. This is pretty stupid all the same. WildWeasel said:Is our Lord and fucking Savior. =P A-fuckin-men 0 Share this post Link to post
Technician Posted January 1, 2010 Danarchy said:Yep, apparently so. Huh, I'm now routing for the British. 0 Share this post Link to post
kristus Posted January 1, 2010 Danarchy said:The lawmakers are already being publicly trolled. Why did you re-post the link I put in the original post? :p 0 Share this post Link to post
Sharessa Posted January 1, 2010 kristus said:Why did you re-post the link I put in the original post? :p Oh...heh, nevermind. I guess I never clicked on your link. 0 Share this post Link to post
Technician Posted January 1, 2010 Danarchy said:Oh...heh, nevermind. I guess I never clicked on your link. RRAAAAGGGGEEEE! 0 Share this post Link to post
Maes Posted January 1, 2010 ...and how 'bout that Super Mecha Death Christ 2000 thing, matey? 0 Share this post Link to post
Technician Posted January 1, 2010 Maes said:...and how 'bout that Super Mecha Death Christ 2000 thing, matey? Get out of here. 0 Share this post Link to post
Patrick Posted January 1, 2010 This must be a prank, how can anyone possibly think this is a good idea? 0 Share this post Link to post
Aliotroph? Posted January 1, 2010 They could feel their faith is under threat by logic and/or humour. 0 Share this post Link to post