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Old 01-25-2009, 01:50 PM   #24
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood
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Default Re: FLORIDA COURT SETS ATHEIST HOLY DAY

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Originally Posted by SecretMaster View Post
Despite it being intended as a joke, it was a joke in poor taste IMO. I read it and had a mental reaction of "oh f*** you" (to the joke, not Variol). Of course I kept my opinion to myself because I hate flame wars. However, since everyone is chiming in, I'll add my two cents.

The thing is, while we all know it was a "chain email" joke, the joke was directed to a certain audience. The joke is mainly for christians, and I'd imagine that by and large christians send it to each other for a good laugh. It's a christian joke intended for a christian audience, and while some atheists may be able to take it in good spirits, it still is an attack one way or another. I did not appreciate the joke, for what its worth.
I think you're exactly right. I should have just PM'd it to the Christians here, or made it for Christians only?

If someone could be so kind as post a joke, poking fun at Christians, maybe that will make up for it somewhat? I'm sure there must be a least one out there.

Again though, my apologies.
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