I mean all superstitions and religions, of course....
2007-01-23 00:42:05 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
By the way, I'm not laughing, I'm asking a question. Try to detach your emotions from your brain as you read - it gives better results.
2007-01-23 00:46:45 · update #1
How many Baptist does it take to screw in a light bulb?
15! 5 committees of three to make the decision if it is necessary.
How many Methodist does it take to screw in a light bulb?
3! 1 to hold the ladder, 1 to screw in the bulb, and 1 to pour the alcohol.
How many Atheist does it take to screw in a light bulb?
None! Light bulbs simply do not exist!
2007-01-23 00:50:20 · answer #1 · answered by firefly 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
For sure. If you're "not allowed" to laugh at something, it's a short step towards banning any discussion at all.
Obviously, people have a right to their belief, but that cuts both ways and no-one's religious belief is important enough to take away my right to constructively criticise that belief.
Tolerance and sensitivity cannot be a one-way street where deference is paid to religious beliefs, but not to secular belief, moreover, all beliefs should be able to be criticised- those which do not stand up to reason should receive no favour simply because of long-held societal adherence.
Adherents of many beliefs (Christianity, Islam) see their belief as enjoying a divine mandate which is mutually exclusive with the beliefs of others, or indeed the freedom to hold such beliefs. If ridicule is the worst fate that can befall you because of your belief, you live in a tolerant society indeed.
2007-01-23 00:57:22 · answer #2 · answered by Benny Blanco 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sounds fair to me. From time to time I'll pick up a silly belief just for kicks (like Alien Jesus), but I'm laughing at them myself, so I hardly mind if others join in. But since I do that, I see nothing wrong with laughing at the silly beliefs of others.
In choosing my permanent beliefs, I've tried to choose only those that I cannot disprove. Mythology makes for nice reading, and can tell a lot about people and their values, but I'm a little too old to believe in fairy tales.
2007-01-23 00:59:37 · answer #3 · answered by Lee Harvey Wallbanger 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go ahead and laugh :)
The world is a funny place filled with funny things.
(like a platypus!)
I am secure enough in my beliefs that I can laugh at myself sometimes. It keeps me humble....
2007-01-23 03:07:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You imply that there is an absolute measure of "funny" (and that you know what it is). Most things seem "funny" from some perspective. Truth is being in harmony with YHVH's view of the universe.
2007-01-23 00:59:20 · answer #5 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Very true.
Especially when you realize that superstitions and religions are basically the same thing.
2007-01-23 00:52:14 · answer #6 · answered by Yoda Greene 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It bugs me some...that's why I NEVER reveal my true beliefs that really matter to me...they're no one else's business.
2007-01-23 00:48:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont mind being laughed at ... its cool , carry on
2007-01-23 00:44:47 · answer #8 · answered by Peace 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
True. Sometimes you have to respond in a lighthearted way to irrationality. There just isn't any other way to deal with it.
2007-01-23 00:45:32 · answer #9 · answered by Alex 6 · 6⤊ 2⤋
It isn't up to you to judge their beliefs as funny.
2007-01-23 00:53:15 · answer #10 · answered by travelguruette 6 · 1⤊ 4⤋