Title: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 26, 2010, 03:09:47 AM
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 26, 2010, 03:09:47 AM
Religion can be frustrating and much worse.
But this thread isn't for the discussion of these woes.
In an attempt to subvert religion, or just for a laugh,
please share the most ridiculous instances of religion or woo.
I’ll start with Yogic Flying
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&clie ... =&gs_rfai= (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=HxX&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-GB%3Aofficial&q=Yogic+Flying&btnG=Search&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=)
But this thread isn't for the discussion of these woes.
In an attempt to subvert religion, or just for a laugh,
please share the most ridiculous instances of religion or woo.
I’ll start with Yogic Flying
QuoteYoga Sutras of Maharishi Patanjali, describes this first stage as “hopping,†and furtherhttp://www.permanentpeace.org/technolog ... lying.html (http://www.permanentpeace.org/technology/yogic_flying.html)
defines a second stage as hovering for a short time, and a third as complete mastery of the sky.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&clie ... =&gs_rfai= (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=HxX&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-GB%3Aofficial&q=Yogic+Flying&btnG=Search&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=)
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: Tank on July 26, 2010, 08:53:16 AM
Post by: Tank on July 26, 2010, 08:53:16 AM
I'll just leave his here.
[youtube:3j8j1i1t]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TME30pPBw58[/youtube:3j8j1i1t]
[youtube:3j8j1i1t]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TME30pPBw58[/youtube:3j8j1i1t]
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: karadan on July 26, 2010, 09:10:50 AM
Post by: karadan on July 26, 2010, 09:10:50 AM
The hats bishops wear are pretty bloody ridiculous. As are their stupid robes and silly scepters.
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 26, 2010, 10:02:37 AM
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 26, 2010, 10:02:37 AM
Lego Jesus is good.
http://www.thebricktestament.com/ (http://www.thebricktestament.com/)
http://www.thebricktestament.com/ (http://www.thebricktestament.com/)
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: Tank on July 26, 2010, 11:28:50 AM
Post by: Tank on July 26, 2010, 11:28:50 AM
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"Lego Jesus is good.
http://www.thebricktestament.com/ (http://www.thebricktestament.com/)
Good link! http://www.thebricktestament.com/genesi ... 5_22a.html (http://www.thebricktestament.com/genesis/reubens_incest/gn35_22a.html)
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: Tom62 on July 26, 2010, 04:07:54 PM
Post by: Tom62 on July 26, 2010, 04:07:54 PM
Speaking in tongues
[youtube:2c9l70q4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXUJLqgeuOA[/youtube:2c9l70q4]
[youtube:2c9l70q4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXUJLqgeuOA[/youtube:2c9l70q4]
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on July 26, 2010, 04:23:07 PM
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on July 26, 2010, 04:23:07 PM
Bullet-proof glass -- when an Almighty God just isn't enough:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.nj.com%2Fledgerupdates_impact%2F2008%2F04%2Flarge_popemobile0416.jpg&hash=8fe8c837a3af1dd2db9e8673aca2dcefcb39396f)
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.nj.com%2Fledgerupdates_impact%2F2008%2F04%2Flarge_popemobile0416.jpg&hash=8fe8c837a3af1dd2db9e8673aca2dcefcb39396f)
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: Tank on July 26, 2010, 07:49:56 PM
Post by: Tank on July 26, 2010, 07:49:56 PM
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbovberg.files.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fscientology.jpg&hash=d3b270c3afd642637f94a60c668db16f30ceb8b1)
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: Martin TK on July 26, 2010, 08:51:54 PM
Post by: Martin TK on July 26, 2010, 08:51:54 PM
I recently read a theologian's response to the 6,000 year old earth theory, when asked why there are fossils of animals that no many has ever written about he said this: "They are put there by God, as a means to test out faith." My wife and I had to read it twice, then once we stopped laughing, we actually felt sorry for the idiot.
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: GAYtheist on July 26, 2010, 09:06:45 PM
Post by: GAYtheist on July 26, 2010, 09:06:45 PM
A good many of the believers cause me to have laugh riots.
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: Martin TK on July 26, 2010, 10:46:45 PM
Post by: Martin TK on July 26, 2010, 10:46:45 PM
Of course let's not forget good old Touchdown Jesus, just off I-75 just over the Ohio border.
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: AtheistInEden on July 27, 2010, 12:52:55 AM
Post by: AtheistInEden on July 27, 2010, 12:52:55 AM
Quote from: "Martin TK"Of course let's not forget good old Touchdown Jesus, just off I-75 just over the Ohio border.
And Number One Moses at Notre Dame:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi57.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg218%2Foutpost_road%2F1moses.jpg&hash=eb59a2a1def7b55bfa07f6e02fd4ac6557db0e39)
And then there's this:
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fpunditkitchen.files.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F05%2F128866878601892988.jpg&hash=6fe05363b4f9112d1a5c1d9419edc8af637b136e)
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 27, 2010, 03:00:56 AM
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 27, 2010, 03:00:56 AM
The legendary prophet Zarquon told his followers he was going away for a while, but he'd be back soon.
So his followers lived and died over the millennia, all the while expecting Zarquon to drop by today,
tommorrow, next week, or some time really soon.
I imagine they told those living free of Zarqon to expect imminent punishment.
But that's just fiction.
No one could really be that silly.
So his followers lived and died over the millennia, all the while expecting Zarquon to drop by today,
tommorrow, next week, or some time really soon.
I imagine they told those living free of Zarqon to expect imminent punishment.
But that's just fiction.
No one could really be that silly.
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: Tank on July 27, 2010, 09:25:23 AM
Post by: Tank on July 27, 2010, 09:25:23 AM
At least Zarquon turned up at the end! But as you say that was fiction.
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: MariaEvri on July 27, 2010, 07:04:23 PM
Post by: MariaEvri on July 27, 2010, 07:04:23 PM
Quote from: "Tank"At least Zarquon turned up at the end! But as you say that was fiction.
yeah but didn't he return juuuust before the universe exploaded? or am I mistaken? If he did then it dens't count does it?
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: AtheistInEden on July 27, 2010, 07:08:13 PM
Post by: AtheistInEden on July 27, 2010, 07:08:13 PM
Quote from: "MariaEvri"Quote from: "Tank"At least Zarquon turned up at the end! But as you say that was fiction.
yeah but didn't he return juuuust before the universe exploaded? or am I mistaken? If he did then it dens't count does it?
Well, he showed up at the restaurant just in time to see the show. I think. It's been a while. Might be time for a re-reading.
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: KDbeads on July 27, 2010, 07:30:45 PM
Post by: KDbeads on July 27, 2010, 07:30:45 PM
It was right before the universe exploded, he had enough time to say 'Sorry I'm late"
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: Tank on July 27, 2010, 07:42:19 PM
Post by: Tank on July 27, 2010, 07:42:19 PM
Quote from: "MariaEvri"He turns up in The Restaurant at the end of the universe.Quote from: "Tank"At least Zarquon turned up at the end! But as you say that was fiction.
yeah but didn't he return juuuust before the universe exploaded? or am I mistaken? If he did then it dens't count does it?
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: MariaEvri on July 27, 2010, 08:45:29 PM
Post by: MariaEvri on July 27, 2010, 08:45:29 PM
Quote from: "Tank"rightQuote from: "MariaEvri"He turns up in The Restaurant at the end of the universe.Quote from: "Tank"At least Zarquon turned up at the end! But as you say that was fiction.
yeah but didn't he return juuuust before the universe exploaded? or am I mistaken? If he did then it dens't count does it?
and KAPOW
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: Anthemyst on July 28, 2010, 07:19:28 AM
Post by: Anthemyst on July 28, 2010, 07:19:28 AM
I think my favorite subset of Christianity is the Snake Handling one: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snake_handling (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snake_handling)
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: pinkocommie on July 28, 2010, 08:08:26 AM
Post by: pinkocommie on July 28, 2010, 08:08:26 AM
I <3 Moe Sizlack.
"I was born a snake handler and I'll die a snake handler."
"I was born a snake handler and I'll die a snake handler."
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: Tank on July 28, 2010, 08:16:08 AM
Post by: Tank on July 28, 2010, 08:16:08 AM
Quote from: "pinkocommie"I <3 Moe Sizlack.
"I was born a snake handler and I'll die a snake handler."
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 28, 2010, 03:49:21 PM
Post by: The Magic Pudding on July 28, 2010, 03:49:21 PM
We haven’t had an apology from a disgraced evangelist yet.
They're always good value.
And why does AtheistInEden's Moses have horns, and what's he doing to that sheep?
They're always good value.
And why does AtheistInEden's Moses have horns, and what's he doing to that sheep?
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: AtheistInEden on July 28, 2010, 05:55:53 PM
Post by: AtheistInEden on July 28, 2010, 05:55:53 PM
Quote from: "The Magic Pudding"And why does AtheistInEden's Moses have horns, and what's he doing to that sheep?
Those are both excellent questions.
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: AtheistInEden on July 29, 2010, 05:38:27 PM
Post by: AtheistInEden on July 29, 2010, 05:38:27 PM
A friend just sent me this.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg443.imageshack.us%2Fimg443%2F3286%2Fbiblenoahbk5.jpg&hash=af0dfb703d0f96cc11e8a312ee080f206cd5d0f4)
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg443.imageshack.us%2Fimg443%2F3286%2Fbiblenoahbk5.jpg&hash=af0dfb703d0f96cc11e8a312ee080f206cd5d0f4)
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: Guittars on August 03, 2010, 10:01:12 PM
Post by: Guittars on August 03, 2010, 10:01:12 PM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldne ... ctims.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1300013/Florida-church-holds-burn-Koran-day-commemorate-9-11-victims.html)
Couldn't find the original article but I knew the Daily Fail would cover.
The nice thing about this ridiculous story is a) the Koran burning Christians thinking this is a good thing
b) and the most amusing part was a quote from the pastor at the church saying they were doing this because Islam is a violent religion (somewhat ironic). The response from one Muslim group "we will kill the infidels!"
Apologies for not being able to find the exact quote and its source.
Couldn't find the original article but I knew the Daily Fail would cover.
The nice thing about this ridiculous story is a) the Koran burning Christians thinking this is a good thing
b) and the most amusing part was a quote from the pastor at the church saying they were doing this because Islam is a violent religion (somewhat ironic). The response from one Muslim group "we will kill the infidels!"
Apologies for not being able to find the exact quote and its source.
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: Guittars on August 03, 2010, 11:49:28 PM
Post by: Guittars on August 03, 2010, 11:49:28 PM
Addendum. The original source I got this story from:
http://www.blaghag.com/2010/08/church-s ... slims.html (http://www.blaghag.com/2010/08/church-says-muslims-are-violent-muslims.html)
http://www.blaghag.com/2010/08/church-s ... slims.html (http://www.blaghag.com/2010/08/church-says-muslims-are-violent-muslims.html)
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: Sophus on August 09, 2010, 08:02:06 AM
Post by: Sophus on August 09, 2010, 08:02:06 AM
I came across a member of ScienceBlogs laughing at this post from a Christian website (http://exodusyouth.net/2010/07/27/masturbation-is-it-sin/):
QuoteIf you are using masturbation to medicate pain, loneliness, or brokenness, then acknowledge it and begin to understand what triggers you and how you handle certain issues. Your brain has been conditioned to respond to hard life situations through masturbation. It will take some time to retrain your brain and respond to these same situations by turning to Christ who is THE absolute medicator and healer. Masturbation only medicates for a few minutes. Christ heals for a lifetime.:hide:
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 09, 2010, 08:17:30 AM
Post by: The Magic Pudding on August 09, 2010, 08:17:30 AM
QuoteDAD:
There are Jews in the world.
There are Buddhists.
There are Hindus and Mormons, and then
There are those that follow Mohammed, but
I've never been one of them.
I'm a Roman Catholic,
And have been since before I was born,
And the one thing they say about Catholics is:
They'll take you as soon as you're warm.
You don't have to be a six-footer.
You don't have to have a great brain.
You don't have to have any clothes on. You're
A Catholic the moment Dad came,
Because
Every sperm is sacred.
Every sperm is great.
If a sperm is wasted,
God gets quite irate.
CHILDREN:
Every sperm is sacred.
Every sperm is great.
If a sperm is wasted,
God gets quite irate.
GIRL:
Let the heathen spill theirs
On the dusty ground.
God shall make them pay for
Each sperm that can't be found.
CHILDREN:
Every sperm is wanted.
Every sperm is good.
Every sperm is needed
In your neighbourhood.
MUM:
Hindu, Taoist, Mormon,
Spill theirs just anywhere,
But God loves those who treat their
Semen with more care.
MEN:
Every sperm is sacred.
Every sperm is great.
WOMEN:
If a sperm is wasted,...
CHILDREN:
...God get quite irate.
PRIEST:
Every sperm is sacred.
BRIDE and GROOM:
Every sperm is good.
NANNIES:
Every sperm is needed...
CARDINALS:
...In your neighbourhood!
CHILDREN:
Every sperm is useful.
Every sperm is fine.
FUNERAL CORTEGE:
God needs everybody's.
MOURNER #1:
Mine!
MOURNER #2:
And mine!
CORPSE:
And mine!
NUN:
Let the Pagan spill theirs
O'er mountain, hill, and plain.
HOLY STATUES:
God shall strike them down for
Each sperm that's spilt in vain.
EVERYONE:
Every sperm is sacred.
Every sperm is good.
Every sperm is needed
In your neighbourhood.
Every sperm is sacred.
Every sperm is great.
If a sperm is wasted,
God gets quite iraaaaaate!
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: Sophus on August 09, 2010, 08:32:29 AM
Post by: Sophus on August 09, 2010, 08:32:29 AM
I wonder if they think wet dreams are sinful.
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on August 09, 2010, 02:31:08 PM
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on August 09, 2010, 02:31:08 PM
Quote from: "Sophus"I wonder if they think wet dreams are sinful.
... or mass murder, for that matter?
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: The Magic Pudding on November 16, 2010, 12:18:06 PM
Post by: The Magic Pudding on November 16, 2010, 12:18:06 PM
Good on you Europe, about time you started embracing the free enterprise Christian experience.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/se ... theme-park (http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/sep/12/holy-land-christian-theme-park)
I saw this on a kind of comedy, current affairs quiz show.
A question was asked, what would be your least favourite ride at this place? Pope, Cross and Holy Ghost train were suggested.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.guim.co.uk%2Fsys-images%2FGuardian%2FPix%2Fpictures%2F2010%2F9%2F12%2F1284312575598%2FHoly-Land-Experience-008.jpg&hash=bfcf48d7f2acc03515b3b89839737d3750669652)
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/se ... theme-park (http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/sep/12/holy-land-christian-theme-park)
QuoteReligious tourists in Europe already have the Vatican, Lourdes and Fatima. But the developers behind an amusement park proposed for Mallorca believe they need the attraction of the Holy Land â€" the continent's very first Christian theme park.
I saw this on a kind of comedy, current affairs quiz show.
A question was asked, what would be your least favourite ride at this place? Pope, Cross and Holy Ghost train were suggested.
(https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.guim.co.uk%2Fsys-images%2FGuardian%2FPix%2Fpictures%2F2010%2F9%2F12%2F1284312575598%2FHoly-Land-Experience-008.jpg&hash=bfcf48d7f2acc03515b3b89839737d3750669652)
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on November 16, 2010, 05:48:41 PM
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on November 16, 2010, 05:48:41 PM
The via Dolorosa would suck, as would Jonah's Journey -- assuming the latter used live whales, of course.
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: Matt on November 17, 2010, 04:08:51 AM
Post by: Matt on November 17, 2010, 04:08:51 AM
I went to the Holy Land in Florida once, in sixth grade. They didn't have rides. The worst bit for me was either walking around the darkly lit rooms holding old manuscripts (it scared the daylights out of me) or the boredom of watching people dancing around in front of a synagogue façade. I can't remember what they were supposed to be doing.
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: Asmodean on November 17, 2010, 08:41:27 AM
Post by: Asmodean on November 17, 2010, 08:41:27 AM
I once got chased out of a chapel. With an actual broom. 
For me, few things before or since were ever funnier.
For me, few things before or since were ever funnier.
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on November 18, 2010, 06:14:11 AM
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on November 18, 2010, 06:14:11 AM
Yeah? I got thrown out of a Southern Baptist church choir for wearing a KISS T-shirt.
'Course, they didn't have to chase me out with a broom.
That was the last time I went to church voluntarily.
'Course, they didn't have to chase me out with a broom.
That was the last time I went to church voluntarily.
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: Asmodean on November 18, 2010, 11:41:03 AM
Post by: Asmodean on November 18, 2010, 11:41:03 AM
Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"Yeah? I got thrown out of a Southern Baptist church choir for wearing a KISS T-shirt.Well, I was kinda... Listening to Death Metal at volume 11, wearing my glow-in-the-dark Grim Reaper t-shirt... Among other sins, but let us not dig in the dirt, yes?
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: SomewhereInND on November 18, 2010, 04:16:46 PM
Post by: SomewhereInND on November 18, 2010, 04:16:46 PM
My all time favorite by far, is when Joseph said 'I didn't get Mary pregnant, god did it'
and even funnier, everyone believed him.
Top that!
and even funnier, everyone believed him.
Top that!
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on November 18, 2010, 04:20:47 PM
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on November 18, 2010, 04:20:47 PM
Quote from: "Asmodean"Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"Yeah? I got thrown out of a Southern Baptist church choir for wearing a KISS T-shirt.Well, I was kinda... Listening to Death Metal at volume 11, wearing my glow-in-the-dark Grim Reaper t-shirt... Among other sins, but let us not dig in the dirt, yes? :headbang:
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: Sophus on November 18, 2010, 04:49:46 PM
Post by: Sophus on November 18, 2010, 04:49:46 PM
Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"Quote from: "Asmodean"Hell? I thought that was Heaven on fire.Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"Yeah? I got thrown out of a Southern Baptist church choir for wearing a KISS T-shirt.Well, I was kinda... Listening to Death Metal at volume 11, wearing my glow-in-the-dark Grim Reaper t-shirt... Among other sins, but let us not dig in the dirt, yes? :headbang:
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: Asmodean on November 18, 2010, 11:34:12 PM
Post by: Asmodean on November 18, 2010, 11:34:12 PM
Quote from: "Sophus"Hell? I thought that was Heaven on fire. :D
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on November 19, 2010, 06:28:32 AM
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on November 19, 2010, 06:28:32 AM
As much as I hate to explain a joke, I will here:
[youtube:1geq2y52]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMOeBTHbTUs[/youtube:1geq2y52]
[youtube:1geq2y52]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMOeBTHbTUs[/youtube:1geq2y52]
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: borealis on November 20, 2010, 06:43:10 PM
Post by: borealis on November 20, 2010, 06:43:10 PM
All those Jesus and Virgin Mary figures/faces in sandwiches, tomatoes and other stuff. Then people travel hundreds of kilometers to worship food... Without actually eating the food... (https://www.happyatheistforum.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.prophecyfellowship.org%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Fcrazy.gif&hash=91198055672fa69bf546682e4c56b80b6f0566b7)
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: Gawen on November 24, 2010, 12:21:04 AM
Post by: Gawen on November 24, 2010, 12:21:04 AM
All of it is incredibly preposterous to me these days. It's no longer funny...
Infallibility
Incorruptible bodies
Virgins birth
Resurrections
"Knowing" something based on faith that has no good evidence for it
Faith
Double talk
Back pedaling
Homosexual 'men of the cloth'
Adulterous 'men of the cloth'
Rich 'men of the cloth'
Jesus in prison
Rich Christians
6000 year old earth
40,000 member mega-churches
etc., etc., etc.
Infallibility
Incorruptible bodies
Virgins birth
Resurrections
"Knowing" something based on faith that has no good evidence for it
Faith
Double talk
Back pedaling
Homosexual 'men of the cloth'
Adulterous 'men of the cloth'
Rich 'men of the cloth'
Jesus in prison
Rich Christians
6000 year old earth
40,000 member mega-churches
etc., etc., etc.
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: Matt on November 24, 2010, 03:24:14 AM
Post by: Matt on November 24, 2010, 03:24:14 AM
Just remembered earlier today: My New Testament teacher attempted for a whole quarter to convince the class that Revelation is a book of hope.
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: Gawen on November 25, 2010, 05:06:52 AM
Post by: Gawen on November 25, 2010, 05:06:52 AM
Quote from: "'Matt'"Just remembered earlier today: My New Testament teacher attempted for a whole quarter to convince the class that Revelation is a book of hope.Hope that one may be one of the 144,000.
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on November 25, 2010, 06:03:07 AM
Post by: Thumpalumpacus on November 25, 2010, 06:03:07 AM
Gawen: don't forget an omniscient god cursing a fig tree because it wasn't in season. As if he didn't know that.
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: Gawen on November 25, 2010, 01:10:26 PM
Post by: Gawen on November 25, 2010, 01:10:26 PM
Quote from: "Thumpalumpacus"Gawen: don't forget an omniscient god cursing a fig tree because it wasn't in season. As if he didn't know that.Ah yes...*chucklin*
Title: Re: Funniest, most ridiculous aspects of religion
Post by: fazFwQo83 on November 29, 2010, 01:40:09 PM
Post by: fazFwQo83 on November 29, 2010, 01:40:09 PM
If you haven't already seen it, Bill Maher's documentary Religulous is brilliant. Among other things, he gets kicked out of the Vatican, thrown off Mormon land, and exposes the craziest of the crazies that religion has to offer. From a Puerto Rican guy who believes he is the second coming of Christ (and has a following of over 100,000) to the head of the church of Cantheism - where they basically sit around all day smoking pot and "like, feeling one with the universe man"! And just when you think it can't get any crazier, he reveals magical mormon underwear and the creationist museum. It really is a hoot! When it comes to the topic of religion, Religulous is one of my personal favourites.