Urinating on Bible - Page 2

wolf · 12-07-2006, 12:38 PM

Their only problem was that they didn't apply for a National Endowment for the Arts grant.

Shocker · 12-07-2006, 01:19 PM

The other important thing to note here is that this is something that happened here. You're right to say that they've integrated well into our society and understand what is not acceptable behavior, however if this happened somewhere else in the world then I'm sure the response would have been different. Its almost like there is a double standard in that Islam must be respected, but other religions are jokes

12-07-2006, 07:14 PM

It is a Bible, a book... every one is a holy relic? I don't think so.

tw · 12-08-2006, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by rkzenrage

It is a Bible, a book... every one is a holy relic?

Burn a flag instead. Then god will not get mad. Is god as hateful and as intolerant as those who so care so much about bound paper?

Early scriptures were found in a cave. They used it for toilet paper. We should hate them as well?

Aliantha · 12-07-2006, 07:31 PM

I don't think it proves anything about anything really, other than the fact that like everything else, to generalise about anything or anyone is wrong.

Some people do things the right way, some do things the wrong way.

Hagar · 12-07-2006, 08:56 PM

Hmmm...

Monty Python makes the "Life of Brian": death toll/riots = few
Some wacky Danish guy draws Allah with a bomb: death toll/riots = lots

I think our lot has a better sense of humour.

Anglo Australian society has generally, I think, taken a turn-the-other-cheek attitude to this sort of behaviour, particularly since the Cronulla riots last year, which was as much "our" fault as it was "theirs". This latest incident has gone relatively un-mentioned in the media generally and on right-wing talkback radio in particular. Interestingly, a report was released last week which blamed talkback in particular for inciting and encouraging the riots. I wonder if they're afraid to say anything?

You can piss on the bible and burn the flag all you want. It doesn't change their meanings or what they stand for and it won't change Australian society one bit. It only makes the kid with his dick out and the matches look stupid, and makes it harder for his father to make a living.

Sundae · 12-08-2006, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Hagar

You can piss on the bible and burn the flag all you want. It doesn't change their meanings or what they stand for and it won't change Australian society one bit. It only makes the kid with his dick out and the matches look stupid, and makes it harder for his father to make a living.

Thank you for that, I'm going to hijack it for a bit I think.

yesman065 · 12-08-2006, 08:45 AM

What it is made from is irrespective of the issue - Be it a flag, a book or a cup is not the point. What is important is what the "item" represents.

Trilby · 12-08-2006, 08:54 AM

I agree. Pissing on the Bible is not so much about the action, it's the symbolism. Like saying, "Piss on your religion!" or culture, or whatever.

12-08-2006, 09:01 AM

To me it is the same as being called a nigger or honkey... if you are ok with who you are, it does not affect you. It cannot be an insult if you do not think your race is a bad thing.

yesman065 · 12-08-2006, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by rkzenrage

To me it is the same as being called a nigger or honkey... if you are ok with who you are, it does not affect you. It cannot be an insult if you do not think your race is a bad thing.

Thats what makes America such a great country - its "within your rights" to piss on a bible or burn our flag. Oh, just don't do it in front of me, cuz its "within my rights" to kick you're effin' ass - and gladly!

Happy Monkey · 12-08-2006, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by yesman065

Thats what makes America such a great country - its "within your rights" to piss on a bible or burn our flag. Oh, just don't do it in front of me, cuz its "within my rights" to kick you're effin' ass - and gladly!

No it isn't.

Bullitt · 12-08-2006, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Happy Monkey

No it isn't.

No it's not a right, its more like... a privilege

12-08-2006, 09:14 AM

I see you did not get my point.

Trilby · 12-08-2006, 09:22 AM

waay off subject here, but--if saying nigger is not a bad thing, why did Michael Richards apologize to a stunned America? were those black guys in the audience not "okay" with being black? I doubt it. Or, was it if ANY black person might take offense, he had to apologize? by that argument, the boys who pissed on the Bible were wrong because somebody, somewhere might have been offended. Like showing the bottom of your shoe to some Arabians---they simply take offense at that.

12-07-2006, 12:38 PM	#1
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Their only problem was that they didn't apply for a National Endowment for the Arts grant. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

12-07-2006, 01:19 PM	#2
Shocker Knight of the Oval-Shaped Conference Table Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Your Mom's house Posts: 378	The other important thing to note here is that this is something that happened here. You're right to say that they've integrated well into our society and understand what is not acceptable behavior, however if this happened somewhere else in the world then I'm sure the response would have been different. Its almost like there is a double standard in that Islam must be respected, but other religions are jokes __________________ “I live only for posterity. Death is nothing, but to live defeated and without glory is to die everyday." - Napolean Bonaparte

12-07-2006, 07:31 PM	#5
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	I don't think it proves anything about anything really, other than the fact that like everything else, to generalise about anything or anyone is wrong. Some people do things the right way, some do things the wrong way. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

12-08-2006, 08:54 AM	#9
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	I agree. Pissing on the Bible is not so much about the action, it's the symbolism. Like saying, "Piss on your religion!" or culture, or whatever. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

12-08-2006, 09:22 AM	#15
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	waay off subject here, but--if saying nigger is not a bad thing, why did Michael Richards apologize to a stunned America? were those black guys in the audience not "okay" with being black? I doubt it. Or, was it if ANY black person might take offense, he had to apologize? by that argument, the boys who pissed on the Bible were wrong because somebody, somewhere might have been offended. Like showing the bottom of your shoe to some Arabians---they simply take offense at that. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

12-07-2006, 07:14 PM	#3
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	It is a Bible, a book... every one is a holy relic? I don't think so.

12-07-2006, 08:56 PM	#6
Hagar Master of the Domain Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 220	Hmmm... Monty Python makes the "Life of Brian": death toll/riots = few Some wacky Danish guy draws Allah with a bomb: death toll/riots = lots I think our lot has a better sense of humour. Anglo Australian society has generally, I think, taken a turn-the-other-cheek attitude to this sort of behaviour, particularly since the Cronulla riots last year, which was as much "our" fault as it was "theirs". This latest incident has gone relatively un-mentioned in the media generally and on right-wing talkback radio in particular. Interestingly, a report was released last week which blamed talkback in particular for inciting and encouraging the riots. I wonder if they're afraid to say anything? You can piss on the bible and burn the flag all you want. It doesn't change their meanings or what they stand for and it won't change Australian society one bit. It only makes the kid with his dick out and the matches look stupid, and makes it harder for his father to make a living.

12-08-2006, 08:45 AM	#8
yesman065 Banned - Self Imposed Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,847	What it is made from is irrespective of the issue - Be it a flag, a book or a cup is not the point. What is important is what the "item" represents.

12-08-2006, 09:01 AM	#10
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	To me it is the same as being called a nigger or honkey... if you are ok with who you are, it does not affect you. It cannot be an insult if you do not think your race is a bad thing.

12-08-2006, 09:14 AM	#14
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	I see you did not get my point.

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