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Who’s Allowed to Make Fun of Religion?

Comedians … and usually only comedians. The rest of us need to be polite and respectful of other beliefs—or so I’m told.

Here’s a hilarious gem from David Cross of Arrested Development fame. If I could see a live routine, I’d be in heaven (riding in the back of my hot pink Hummer limo with St. Michael acting as my chauffeur).

Hat Tip: The Good Atheist

April 21, 2011  |  christianity, funny, god, videos  |  9 Comments

God’s Love

Something tells me most Christians would laugh at this theology, and not just us atheists.

(via hatefulatheist)

March 2, 2011  |  christianity, funny, god, Jesus  |  19 Comments

Sesame Street Heralds the Apocalypse?

I have a facebook friend whom I like very much, and who is a very sweet and loving person. One of her quirks, however, is that she greatly enjoys researching “end times” conspiracy theories, prophecies, and speculations. Some of her favorite topics involve the “mark of the beast,” Israel, and anything scary or chaotic in the world that could be interpreted as a sign of the apocalypse and Jesus’ return to earth. Was there political unrest, a suicide bombing, tornado, or flood? JESUS!

Here is an example of the way anything—no matter how innocent or commonplace—can be manipulated to fit a conspiracy theory:

Oh shit! Sesame Street is hinting at the end of the world! They’re preparing for disaster! JESUS!

In case you’re curious, here’s what was actually broadcast:

The public service announcement was sponsored by FEMA‘s site ready.gov.

Ready Kids is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Ready campaign, a national public service advertising campaign designed to educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to natural disasters, potential terrorist attacks and other emergencies. The Ready Kids web site features age-appropriate, step-by-step instructions on what families can do to be better prepared and the role kids can play in this effort. Ready Kids was developed in consultation with:

  • American Psychological Association
  • American Red Cross
  • National Association of Elementary School Principals
  • National Association of School Psychologists
  • National Center for Child Traumatic Stress
  • National PTA
  • U.S. Department of Education
  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Obviously, the effort to educate families means a natural disaster is coming that all of these government agencies know about in advance. Clearly Satan is at work in the world and Jesus will return soon to rule and judge us all.

February 10, 2011  |  christianity, Fundamentalism, funny, the bible, videos  |  6 Comments

Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper … in Dryer Lint

Laura Bell of Roscommon, Michigan spent approximately 1000 hours creating a 14′ by 4′ reproduction of Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper out of towel lint. Think of the electric bill!

Ripley's Believe It Or Not!

This makes me even more proud to be from Michigan.

Read more about her domestic art quest here.

January 14, 2011  |  funny, Jesus, randomness  |  8 Comments