Title: Christian Theater petition about Kathy Griffin
Post by: rlrose328 on September 20, 2007, 07:05:42 PM
Post by: rlrose328 on September 20, 2007, 07:05:42 PM
The Miracle Theater in Pigeon Forge, TN, is circulating an online petition to speak out in defense of Jesus, claiming Kathy Griffin's Emmy acceptance speech "slandering" their god.
Linkage: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070920/ap_ ... jKbS8E1vAI (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070920/ap_en_ce/people_kathy_griffin_1;_ylt=AvtwIUPrD_7LSDpvNyjKbS8E1vAI)
I'm amused (and saddened) by the to-do over Kathy Griffin's speach. It was a calculated move on her part, one she was looking forward to doing if she won. It was meant to garner her as much attention as possible, she admitted as much to Larry King.
But this group now has this petition which they plan to present to the media when it has enough signatures (what a waste of paper!) and the Catholic League called on the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences to "denounce Griffin's obscene and blasphemous comment." They don't seem to realize that Griffin can say whatever the hell she wants to say? It doesn't hurt them at all!
And this theater spent over $90,000 on a full-page ad speaking out against Griffin... I guess that's a good way to spend almost $100,000... I'm guess all of the charities in the country must have refused the donation because they don't need the money.
I've seen people in the media saying she should be fined and/or jailed for what she said. And then in the same breath, they'll say this isn't now nor do they want the country to be a theocracy. Actions speak louder than words.
Linkage: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070920/ap_ ... jKbS8E1vAI (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070920/ap_en_ce/people_kathy_griffin_1;_ylt=AvtwIUPrD_7LSDpvNyjKbS8E1vAI)
I'm amused (and saddened) by the to-do over Kathy Griffin's speach. It was a calculated move on her part, one she was looking forward to doing if she won. It was meant to garner her as much attention as possible, she admitted as much to Larry King.
But this group now has this petition which they plan to present to the media when it has enough signatures (what a waste of paper!) and the Catholic League called on the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences to "denounce Griffin's obscene and blasphemous comment." They don't seem to realize that Griffin can say whatever the hell she wants to say? It doesn't hurt them at all!
And this theater spent over $90,000 on a full-page ad speaking out against Griffin... I guess that's a good way to spend almost $100,000... I'm guess all of the charities in the country must have refused the donation because they don't need the money.
I've seen people in the media saying she should be fined and/or jailed for what she said. And then in the same breath, they'll say this isn't now nor do they want the country to be a theocracy. Actions speak louder than words.
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Post by: donkeyhoty on September 20, 2007, 09:40:34 PM
Post by: donkeyhoty on September 20, 2007, 09:40:34 PM
Nobody fucks with the Jesus!
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Post by: pjkeeley on September 21, 2007, 03:35:12 AM
Post by: pjkeeley on September 21, 2007, 03:35:12 AM
If I were a celebrity accepting an award I'd thank evolution. 8)
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Post by: Will on September 21, 2007, 04:31:24 AM
Post by: Will on September 21, 2007, 04:31:24 AM
I would have taken the $90k and bought a Porsche.
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Post by: Eclecticsaturn on September 29, 2007, 08:45:47 AM
Post by: Eclecticsaturn on September 29, 2007, 08:45:47 AM
ya this speach was funny but that article is ridiculas. these freakin religious people need to get a life. Donate there money to places that could benifit from. Not tyth to waste that money on petitions. screw that. grrrrr
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Post by: LSchune on October 02, 2007, 11:59:48 PM
Post by: LSchune on October 02, 2007, 11:59:48 PM
I'll stand by Kathy until the world ends. I love that fucking show of hers.
90k for a protesting piece of paper? I'd buy my Jetta and have enough change left over for that Cabo vacation I've been wanting.
90k for a protesting piece of paper? I'd buy my Jetta and have enough change left over for that Cabo vacation I've been wanting.
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Post by: rlrose328 on October 03, 2007, 02:44:59 AM
Post by: rlrose328 on October 03, 2007, 02:44:59 AM
Us too, LSchune... we're not the biggest fans of Kathy and her show. We've actually never watched it. But we loved "Suddenly Susan" and we love her stance on religion. She's a keeper.
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Post by: tigerlily46514 on October 16, 2007, 08:55:07 AM
Post by: tigerlily46514 on October 16, 2007, 08:55:07 AM
oh wow, Rose, that is incredible!
wow, what a waste of funds!!!!!
I wonder if any atheist or free speech group could get an equally large petition .....hopefully, it wouldn't be needed, hopefully someone will realize this is dumb. But i wonder if there are enough of us to sign up and count on anything like that...
wow, what a waste of funds!!!!!
I wonder if any atheist or free speech group could get an equally large petition .....hopefully, it wouldn't be needed, hopefully someone will realize this is dumb. But i wonder if there are enough of us to sign up and count on anything like that...
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Post by: Steve Reason on October 16, 2007, 10:12:01 AM
Post by: Steve Reason on October 16, 2007, 10:12:01 AM
Quote from: "donkeyhoty"Nobody fucks with the Jesus!
I'm not sure what that means (must be from the speech I guess), but it sure is funny! :lol:
I've been through Pigeon Forge; it sure is something. I'm sure Jesus would approve. :roll:
But hey, if it involves Dolly, then I'm all for it. I'm pretty sure I'd still hit that.
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Post by: Steve Reason on October 16, 2007, 10:19:49 AM
Post by: Steve Reason on October 16, 2007, 10:19:49 AM
I love this quote from the theatre's GM: "It's just not OK anymore to mock Christians and Jesus with impunity."
WRONG! OK is exactly what it is. We don't mock it enough.
WRONG! OK is exactly what it is. We don't mock it enough.
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Post by: rlrose328 on October 16, 2007, 04:46:00 PM
Post by: rlrose328 on October 16, 2007, 04:46:00 PM
When they (Christians in general) decide to stop discriminating with impunity, we'll think about not mocking them. Fair is fair.
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Post by: McQ on October 16, 2007, 11:15:10 PM
Post by: McQ on October 16, 2007, 11:15:10 PM
I'm a very "live and let live" guy, but let's face it. The best way to mock anything is with impunity! Go Kathy!
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Post by: donkeyhoty on October 17, 2007, 05:10:18 AM
Post by: donkeyhoty on October 17, 2007, 05:10:18 AM
Quote from: "Steve Reason"I'm not sure what that means (must be from the speech I guess), but it sure is funnyEvidently you've never seen The Big Lebowski
Title: Re: Christian Theater petition about Kathy Griffin
Post by: susangail on April 25, 2008, 08:30:44 PM
Post by: susangail on April 25, 2008, 08:30:44 PM
Okay so religious people can thank God or Jesus or whoever they worship but Kathy can't say that she won't thank Jesus? I can see how Christians can be offended by her speech but they're taking it way too far! We as atheists get 'offended' all the time. Could we go as far to say that their Jesus speeches offend us? But if they do, you don't see us trying to get the speeches censored and what not, spending countless amounts of money in the process.