Comments on: Why d-C? – Answer the damn question Mr. Priest!

By: Joe

Joe — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:30:16 +0000

Xtine—

Sorry about that. I posted on this thread by mistake and a conversation kind of started up here too. LOL

By: Xtine

Xtine — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:27:10 +0000

why did this conversation get pushed over to this thread?

By: Joe

Joe — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:44:47 +0000

I remember when Phil Hartman portrayed Jesus on SNL. It was satirical, but never demeaning or insulting. I remember the episode where Sally Field portrayed a Christian woman in the kitchen praying to Jesus she wouldn’t burn the rice. Jesus appears (Phil Hartman) and tells her she doesn’t need to pray about the rice. LOL. But Sally Field goes on about how she “has” to pray about everything, and starts to cry. Jesus says “OK, OK, pray for the rice all you want”. It was very funny, but actually kind of touching too—-like Jesus didn’t want to hurt Sally Field’s feelings. I like that kind of satirization.

Another time Jesus (Phil Hartman) visits an entertainment agency, and David Spade is the receptionist with phone headset. Jesus (in sandles, robe, long hair and beard) asks to speak with one of the big wigs right away. Spade says “And you are…?” “I’m Jesus” he says. Spade replies “Is he expecting you?” Jesus says “Well no, but..”
Spade says “Then have a seat please.”

Very funny (guess you had to see it)—but it was satirization without insult, or demeaning Christ’s character—-I see nothing wrong with that—–what I do not appeciate is a “mocking” manner when satirizing—-I really think that crosses the line.

By: paleale

paleale — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:59:22 +0000

I’m glad to see that at least you are consistent, Joe. There’s hope for you yet!

By: Joe

Joe — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:20:15 +0000

You’re right—-I did post in the wrong thread. LOL

Thanks for the comments–I guess everyone has their own level of tolerance for mocking of what they would consider sacred.

By: SnugglyBuffalo

SnugglyBuffalo — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:27:55 +0000

*whispers to Joe* I think you posted this in the wrong thread…

But to respond, I think you’re being overly sensitive. I don’t mind satirical depictions of the figures I revere. I rather embrace such humor, usually. But then, revered or not, I hold nothing as sacred.

Would know one do the same for Martin Luther King Jr.? Frankly, I wouldn’t be at all surprised if you could find similar imagery for him if you dug deep enough. And I would have no problem with that. I honestly think that this idea that some persons are above satire and mockery to be a little dangerous.

By: Joe

Joe — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:37:19 +0000

Imagine if Xtine’s site portrayed Martin Luther King Jr. in the same light——I think you would see a massive outcry—at least from those who visited her site. That is because he is a revered person. So is Jesus to millions. And too, Mohammed. What makes it OK to portray Jesus in a sexual manner, when you know there would be no way one would do the same to Martin Luther King or other revered persons???

By: Joe

Joe — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:34:52 +0000

paleale–

Maybe my words are being limited. So–no I don’t think it’s right to make fun of Mohammed, Jesus or any other revered person. One can make fun of the followers—–many Christians are wackos lol—but making fun of Jesus (in an insulting manner to clarify) is wrong—-so would it be for Mohammed.

By: Obi

Obi — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:10:51 +0000

Joe –

No, it’s fine mate. I learned a bit from that site myself just now while looking it up for you, it’s a wonderful read.

By: Joe

Joe — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:06:54 +0000

Obi—

OK—thanks. Didn’t mean to get so sarcastic. I have a habit of getting like that when I feel I am in a circular type argument. sorry.