It probably doesn't quite enter parody or other fair-use territory, so the Hamilton folks might have a case, at least enough for a cease and desist.
A generic religion thread.
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figmentPez
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Fuck the Catholic church and the government of Canada.
Fuck the Pope. Fuck Justin Trudeau. Fuck white people in general.
Fuck the Pope. Fuck Justin Trudeau. Fuck white people in general.
figmentPez
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Restaurant denies Christian group service over its anti-abortion and LGBTQ stances
"A restaurant in Richmond, Virginia, refused to host a private event for a conservative Christian organization over the group's position on same-sex marriage and abortion rights. The restaurant, Metzger Bar and Butchery, called itself an 'inclusive' establishment that has rarely refused service to willing patrons, but said it denied service to the group in an effort to protect its staff, many of whom are women or members of the LGBTQ+ community."
"We have always refused service to anyone for making our staff uncomfortable or unsafe and this was the driving force behind our decision," an Instagram post by the restaurant said. "All of our staff are people with rights who deserve dignity and a safe work environment."
"A restaurant in Richmond, Virginia, refused to host a private event for a conservative Christian organization over the group's position on same-sex marriage and abortion rights. The restaurant, Metzger Bar and Butchery, called itself an 'inclusive' establishment that has rarely refused service to willing patrons, but said it denied service to the group in an effort to protect its staff, many of whom are women or members of the LGBTQ+ community."
"We have always refused service to anyone for making our staff uncomfortable or unsafe and this was the driving force behind our decision," an Instagram post by the restaurant said. "All of our staff are people with rights who deserve dignity and a safe work environment."
Of course, she lacks the self-awareness to realize that this is exactly how LGBTQ+ folks feel when their pre-reserved events are canceled.
Isn't the Supreme Court about to affirm that a web designer can refuse to make wedding web pages for LGBTQ+ couples because they find it offensive? Wouldn't this be the exact same thing, just reversed?
Oh, right, the court has been ruling that the rights of Christian faith are more important than anything else in the Constitution. Nevermind.
Oh, right, the court has been ruling that the rights of Christian faith are more important than anything else in the Constitution. Nevermind.
They’re also supposed to rule today (or was that yesterday?) whether or not states are allowed to overrule federal election laws.
—Patrick
figmentPez
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Guys, is it gay to respect your wife's bodily autonomy?
It is if you're a woman yourself, yes.
figmentPez
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If you were wondering who was behind the ads for Jesus during the Super Bowl:
The short answer is a shadowy group of Christian billionaires, including David Green founder of Hobby Lobby.
The short answer is a shadowy group of Christian billionaires, including David Green founder of Hobby Lobby.
Would Jesus want you to spend millions on an ad or feed millions instead? Though he did say the poor will always be with us. So maybe he wouldn't mind that much.
Dave
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SUPERSTITION IN ALL AGES
By Jean Meslier 1732
A ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIEST, WHO, AFTER A PASTORAL SERVICE OF THIRTY YEARS AT ETREPIGNY IN CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE, WHOLLY ABJURED RELIGIOUS DOGMAS, AND LEFT AS HIS LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT TO HIS PARISHIONERS, AND TO THE WORLD, TO BE PUBLISHED AFTER HIS DEATH, THE FOLLOWING PAGES, ENTITLED: COMMON SENSE.
Translated from the French original by Miss Anna Knoop 1878
By Jean Meslier 1732
A ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIEST, WHO, AFTER A PASTORAL SERVICE OF THIRTY YEARS AT ETREPIGNY IN CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE, WHOLLY ABJURED RELIGIOUS DOGMAS, AND LEFT AS HIS LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT TO HIS PARISHIONERS, AND TO THE WORLD, TO BE PUBLISHED AFTER HIS DEATH, THE FOLLOWING PAGES, ENTITLED: COMMON SENSE.
Translated from the French original by Miss Anna Knoop 1878
Also because everyone is assumed to be religious until proven otherwise all the atheists that haven't told you - and they're there, be assured - you consider them religious.
Speaking solely from personal experience, the only folks who seem determined to tell me their faith story and alignment are militant/angry-atheists, and the really conservative breed of christian. Both groups are equally convinced that I am a spawn of some sort of evil by virtue of my clerical status (assuming that I'm even wearing a collar at the time, which is pretty damn rare).
figmentPez
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It's really sad that shit like this is as common as it is. Just owning "I
hot youth pastors" stickers should be enough to warrant some sort of review/oversight, but actually handing them out to children should mean no leadership position for that person, for the foreseeable future. That's not some sort of mild misunderstanding, that's a symptom of a severe problem of some sort. At the very least it shows severely poor judgement, to the point that this person should not be trusted with any significant responsibility, but it's likely a sign that something worse is going on.Also, I wish that it was certain the two pastors that left were doing so because they couldn't stand to work with a predator, but it's just as likely one of them was an even worse offender, and they're quietly being shoved out the door in hopes that everything can be covered up before the young dumbass brings even more scrutiny.
The people who are telling kids homosexuality exists and isn't a reason to kill yourself.
The good guys are the ones telling them it's a good idea to bring daddy's gun to school and that a football player walking into your baby sister's shower is just something you should accept if it's for the good of the school and the team.
figmentPez
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Evangelicals are so fucking weird about sex:
What's the weirder thing that tweet is referencing...
What's the weirder thing that tweet is referencing...
figmentPez
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A Utah parent says the Bible contains porn and should be removed from school libraries.
"Frustrated by the books being removed from school libraries, a Utah parent says there’s one that hasn’t been challenged yet, but that they believe should be, for being 'one of the most sex-ridden books around.'
"So they’ve submitted a request for their school district in Davis County to now review the Bible for any inappropriate content.
“ 'Incest, onanism, bestiality, prostitution, genital mutilation, fellatio, dildos, rape, and even infanticide,' the parent wrote in their request, listing topics they found concerning in the religious text. 'You’ll no doubt find that the Bible, under Utah Code Ann. § 76-10-1227, has "no serious values for minors" because it’s pornographic by our new definition.' "
"Frustrated by the books being removed from school libraries, a Utah parent says there’s one that hasn’t been challenged yet, but that they believe should be, for being 'one of the most sex-ridden books around.'
"So they’ve submitted a request for their school district in Davis County to now review the Bible for any inappropriate content.
“ 'Incest, onanism, bestiality, prostitution, genital mutilation, fellatio, dildos, rape, and even infanticide,' the parent wrote in their request, listing topics they found concerning in the religious text. 'You’ll no doubt find that the Bible, under Utah Code Ann. § 76-10-1227, has "no serious values for minors" because it’s pornographic by our new definition.' "
How many rapes are committed to further the woman's story?
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Member of pro-Nazi group used Molotov cocktails in attempt to burn down Ohio church planning to host a drag event, FBI says.
Basically what the headline says. Asshole tried to burn down a church because he's a Nazi.
"The Community Church of Chesterland, located in Geauga County, went ahead with hosting the drag queen story hour and brunch event Saturday, the church’s minister told CNN.
"Rev. Jess Peacock said it’s not the first time the church has been targeted. They said representatives of the church have in recent weeks received hate mail and messages containing threats of protests and violence over planned drag events."
“There hasn’t been a day or two where I have not received hate messages from my personal phone,” Peacock said.
Basically what the headline says. Asshole tried to burn down a church because he's a Nazi.
"The Community Church of Chesterland, located in Geauga County, went ahead with hosting the drag queen story hour and brunch event Saturday, the church’s minister told CNN.
"Rev. Jess Peacock said it’s not the first time the church has been targeted. They said representatives of the church have in recent weeks received hate mail and messages containing threats of protests and violence over planned drag events."
“There hasn’t been a day or two where I have not received hate messages from my personal phone,” Peacock said.