sarcastic towards a religious concept such as Christianity?
2007-01-11 05:06:48 · 14 answers · asked by Wanda W 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The reason irony (of which sarcasm is a clumsy form) is considered such a clever technique in literature and witty conversation is because it's complex--it's not immediately obvious. Basically, when someone says something, ask yourself how likely it really is that they mean it. If it seems unlikely they mean it, they're probably being sarcastic. If chances are good they mean it, they may be sincere. If you're unsure, ask: "Seriously?" Someone who just wants to play with your head will continue to lie, but someone who's just gently ribbing you will generally 'fess up at that point, or assure you that yes, they're serious.
2007-01-11 06:47:09 · answer #1 · answered by Vaughn 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The condition of your mind. Do you easily perceive things that challenge your sense of "ego" or self-cherishment as being "negative" all the time? Or have you developed a truly altruistic mind free of bias and read/listen to things that way?
Sarcasm is a mental concept that is defined by the individual based on their self-concept. Some people see boogie monsters in something as simple as being told to have a nice day if they're jumpy enough.
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2007-01-11 13:11:32 · answer #2 · answered by vinslave 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the person is poking pun at any biblical character or exaggerating a certain belief just to make an insult.
2007-01-11 13:13:30 · answer #3 · answered by ranya j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you must determine was it directed toward the concept or directed at your personal ignorance of it .
2007-01-11 13:26:36 · answer #4 · answered by Elaine814 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wanda apparently the 'gloves are off', and it is a no-holds barred free-for-all no rules smackdown.
Too bad - I've read the end of the book;Jesus wins.
2007-01-11 13:13:08 · answer #5 · answered by watcherd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gut feeling. If it's offensive to you, that's all that matters in that situation.
Incidentally, if it's sarcasm toward Xtianity you've come looking for, you came to the right place!
2007-01-11 13:11:28 · answer #6 · answered by Jylsamynne 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Reality checks suck don't they?
Religion is Evil. Don't that reach you?
Religion is mental illness pressed on you from Idiots and Money grubbing slime balls.
That was both Sarcasm and truth.
2007-01-11 13:15:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why does it matter? Sarcasm never hurt any religious beleif system.
2007-01-11 13:12:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no problem spotting sarcasm it is the lowest form of wit!
2007-01-11 13:12:49 · answer #9 · answered by revdauphinee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose it is sort of like pornography -- hard to define, but you know it when you see it.
2007-01-11 13:14:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋