A Blasphemous Thread

Pighead · 29-04-2009 12:06PM

javaboy just called. He told Pighead to tell Pighead that he spelt Cowan wrong.

javaboy · 29-04-2009 12:07PM

Pighead wrote: »

javaboy just called. He told Pighead to tell Pighead that he spelt Cowan wrong.

Que?

Pighead · 29-04-2009 12:10PM

javaboy wrote: »

Que?

Can't talk javaboy. Have just made a haimes of everything. Will be back later on when this all blows over.

togster · 29-04-2009 12:11PM

Susan Boyle is a uni-browed mutt with an average singing voice.

Stercus Accidit · 29-04-2009 12:11PM

Pighead wrote: »

javaboy just called. He told Pighead to tell Pighead that he spelt Cowan wrong.

The OP just called, he said 'read me first FFS, the jokes can come later'.

drunkmonkey · 29-04-2009 12:13PM

ART6 wrote: »

Quote:
“Blasphemous matter” is defined as matter “that is grossly abusive or insulting in relation to matters held sacred by any religion, thereby causing outrage among a substantial number of the adherents of that religion

In theroy you could say the criminal justice bill (it is written) would be Blasphemous against Rastafarians as it demonizes part of their religion.

Would I be correct in my thinking?

Indie18 · 29-04-2009 12:14PM

Pighead wrote: »

Can't talk javaboy. Have just made a haimes of everything. Will be back later on when this all blows over.

Pighead I would say lie low in Mexico for a while but its probably not the safest place for you of all people to be.

The_Minister · 29-04-2009 12:17PM

Indie18 wrote: »

Funny this all comes about a few weeks after someone draws a few pictures of Brian Cowen which he didn't like.

Unless your opinion of Brian Cowan is far, far higher then mine - I wouldn't worry.

Pighead · 29-04-2009 12:19PM

Stercus Accidit wrote: »

The OP just called, he said 'read me first FFS, the jokes can come later'.

Pighead deserved that. drunkmonkey you're right, Pighead should have read the OP instead of getting all smarmy with AnonoBoy. In future Pighead vows to thoroughly read all OP's before wading in with his big size 10's.

Now back on topic, have they found a cure for this horrible Swine Flu yet?

My name is URL · 29-04-2009 12:20PM

Dermot Ahern always seemed like a fair & level headed guy, compared to most politicians.

I can't believe he's pushing this legislation through.

What about documentaries about evolution etc... will they be considered blasphemous and banned?

Dyr · 29-04-2009 12:23PM

Ireland is a privately owned site, there is no right to freedom of speech. Read the FAQ FFS.

javaboy · 29-04-2009 12:24PM

My name is URL wrote: »

What about documentaries about evolution etc... will they be considered blasphemous and banned?

Are you suggesting that God isn't capable of coming up with the concept of evolution? Cos that's blasphemy that is! :mad:

The_Minister · 29-04-2009 12:25PM

I think that most of you will find that blasphemy is a very high standard.

Fr. Ted - Not blasphemous.
Pope Town (or whatever that crap cartoon that Channel 4 made was) - probably.

Documentaries about evolution - Doubt it.

You must remember that the courts will be the ones determining exactly what blasphemous means, and they will probably set the bar very high.

Iang87 · 29-04-2009 12:25PM

AnonoBoy wrote: »

I was talking about this last night during my weekly orgy with Jesus, Buddha, Mohammed and the "virgin" Mary.

"I think it's a great idea," Jesus piped up as his testicles tickled my chin. "Nothing I hate more than blasphemy."

"I agree," replied Mohammed as he inserted a double-ended dildo into a laughing Buddha.

Mary remained silent. Well, it is hard to talk when you're.......

etc. etc. etc. etc.

Come and get me Mr. Ahern.

dez_warlock wrote: »

Crap, does this mean I won't be able to wear these tshirts anymore??

http://www.lindqvist.com/b/wp-content/bilderfiler/gay-jesus-offends-christians.jpg

http://www.tshirthell.com/funny-shirts/mary-was-only-a-virgin-if-you-dont-count-anal/

if this law means i dont get to see pure genius posts like these then they can lock me up with the bishop and throw away the key

chopperbyrne · 29-04-2009 12:29PM

Has he taken into account people who are grossly offended by religious teachings and would consider them blasphemous?

AnonoBoy · 29-04-2009 12:31PM

My name is URL wrote: »

What about documentaries about evolution etc... will they be considered blasphemous and banned?

Jaysus - we don't live in Texas. I don't think it'd go that far.

But can I make up a religion where Glen Hansard is the devil and then call it blasphemy any time one of his songs comes on the radio? That'd be decent.

My name is URL · 29-04-2009 12:31PM

None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free

Jaysus - we don't live in Texas. I don't think it'd go that far.

Well it's a step towards that way of thinking

Biggins · 29-04-2009 12:33PM

I can see this proposed law being extended beyond that which its primarily intended for.
The thin end of the wedge.

drunkmonkey · 29-04-2009 12:39PM

Would this be concidered Blasphemous?

http://maverique.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/prophet_mohammed_teddy_bear.jpg

iseethelight · 29-04-2009 12:40PM

This is great for minority religion like for example satanists. Every other religion blasphemes against satan, so they can have every other belief holder arrested. Then get arrested themsellves for blaspheming against god et all, thus leaving Ireland for the atheists/agnostics. I very much like.:D:D:D

Iang87 · 29-04-2009 12:42PM

iseethelight wrote: »

This is great for minority religion like for example satanists. Every other religion blasphemes against satan, so they can have every other belief holder arrested. Then get arrested themsellves for blaspheming against god et all, thus leaving Ireland for the atheists/agnostics. I very much like.:D:D:D

thats the argument that'll getme on the streets protesting against it. Anything to avoid that

Biggins · 29-04-2009 12:42PM

Seriously though - does that mean we can not say that Scientology is a family splitting, money raking/scamming organisation, a "Religion" which is really a consortium of full time private hired goons, hired American cops, full time investigation unit (Clearwater), an organisation that intimidates and bullies, a religion that for some reasons needs a sea military unit (Seaorg')...

In other words does this law mean that soon we cannot say that its a crock of bullcrap!

AnonoBoy · 29-04-2009 12:54PM

Biggins wrote: »

Seriously though - does that mean we can not say that Scientology is a family splitting, money raking/scamming organisation, a "Religion" which is really a consortium of full time private hired goons, hired American cops, full time investigation unit (Clearwater), an organisation that intimidates and bullies, a religion that for some reasons needs a sea military unit (Seaorg')...

In other words does this law mean that soon we cannot say that its a crock of bullcrap!

Is Scientology recognised as a religion in Ireland?

My name is URL · 29-04-2009 12:57PM

AnonoBoy wrote: »

Is Scientology recognised as a religion in Ireland?

In Ireland, the Church of Scientology has not been successful in its attempts to achieve tax-free, charitable status in Ireland

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientology_as_a_state-recognized_religion#Ireland

AnonoBoy · 29-04-2009 01:04PM

My name is URL wrote: »

In Ireland, the Church of Scientology has not been successful in its attempts to achieve tax-free, charitable status in Ireland

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientology_as_a_state-recognized_religion#Ireland

Excellent. So we can say whatever we like about Xenu then.

drunkmonkey · 29-04-2009 01:07PM

My name is URL wrote: »

In Ireland, the Church of Scientology has not been successful in its attempts to achieve tax-free, charitable status in Ireland

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientology_as_a_state-recognized_religion#Ireland

It's not recognized as a religion in the statute book,

You can be from
The Church of Ireland
The Preysbertian Church in Ireland
The Methodist Church in Ireland
The Religious Society of friends in Ireland
Jewish

and basically any other religion that was around before 1972..I don't think Scientology would count, you can mock them all you want*

*(i could be wrong on all the above)

29-04-2009 01:19PM

Jehova! Jehova! Jehova!

dsmythy · 29-04-2009 01:29PM

I presume this is some sort of response to the UN's push for anti-blasphemy laws. It's basically to protect Islam. Once you criticise religion in general i guess you'll be alright.

Nodin · 29-04-2009 01:32PM

AnonoBoy wrote: »

Excellent. So we can say whatever we like about Xenu then.

Xenu was/is (never really existed) the 'bad guy', who stacked the space planes up before setting off the a-bombs...I think. Therefore they may not have a problem with you slagging him off, just in mentioning him to people who haven't paid for the privilege of knowing.

Nodin · 29-04-2009 01:35PM

dsmythy wrote: »

I presume this is some sort of response to the UN's push for anti-blasphemy laws.

That was a group within the UN, not the general assembly or the UNSC. As such it has no weight whatsoever.

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