Remember that Dutch comic about Mohamad?

[Beaumanoir]

Oh stop being an idiot.. Look at the 3rd bullet in the very thing you quoted.

"LET'S NOT ARGUE ABOUT SEMANTICS".

The meaning behind the words are blatant, whether they are bipeds or not, the point remains the same.

[Dragonshadow]

Originally Posted by Variol (Farseer) Elmwood The other situation happened to our former pastor on a mission trip last year. They rented a Jeep which had an electric drivers side window that stopped working. It didn't really matter 'cos it's always so hot there anyway. On the 4th day of their trip they were in an area of excessive violence, crime, theft etc. They did not want to leave the vehicle unattended with the window being all the way down. One of the people said "let's pray over the window; that The Lord will fix it"! Even the pastor raised an eyebrow at this, but decided to do it anyway. No sooner did they finish praying, that they tried the window. They pushed the button and it went right up with no problem and continued to work from that point on.

I swear at my computer when it doesn't work, then try it again and it does. It's happened on more than one occasion. Elecrtics are unpredictable. Sometimes it seems you just need to poke 'em once more and it works. Sorry, but I can't see a faulty window button working as a sign of a higher power.

[Firestormalpha]

that quote, lets not argue about semantics, is an example of one way to use the word. And calling someone an idiot is a personal attack. Let's keep it civil.

[Beaumanoir]

Originally Posted by Firestormalpha that quote, lets not argue about semantics, is an example of one way to use the word. And calling someone an idiot is a personal attack. Let's keep it civil.

Just because you're being passive aggressive by purposefully being pedantic doesn't mean you aren't just as bad as me calling you an idiot directly. The only difference is I was blatant and you were trying to be a little more clandestine in your trouble stirring. But yes, it's a usage of the word, well done. I have utmost respect for Variol, Cerek, Yorick and the others for contributing to this debate, but it annoys me when these tangents break down the running of, what I'd be comfortable in saying, is the most interesting thread I've seen on Ironworks in the 7 years I've been on here.

That's the last post I'll have on this, yet another de-railment. This thread has been too successful for it to break down in petty squabbles.

[Firestormalpha]

My appologies that my comments offended you, and were deemed irrelevant by you, Beaumanoir. Your response to Yorick implied, to my understanding, that there was debate as to the meanings of the words in question. You then said that such debate is a waste of time. In my mind, debate over the meanings of words is not a waste of time. If common meaning cannot be found logical and proper discussion is almost impossible. If you've found my comments to be a distraction rather than a contribution you have my sincerist appologies.

[Beaumanoir]

Haha, and now you've made me feel 6 inches tall by taking the high ground. Friends?

[Firestormalpha]

I don't see why not.

[Variol (Farseer) Elmwood]

It's pretty great isn't it? We can have a little spat, and yes, sometimes go too far. We are passionate about what we feel, but in the end, I think we care about and respect each other and their views.

I really don't get offended by this sort of thing. I did feel like I was getting a little beat up about 3-4 pages back, but Yorick's PM really helped.

So, what do you think of some of the muslims' response to the comic? (for those who have not given their thoughts)

[Beaumanoir]

Originally Posted by Variol (Farseer) Elmwood So, what do you think of some of the muslims' response to the comic? (for those who have not given their thoughts)

I forgot that that was what this started about! Seems like this thread itself has evolved

Put simply, I think that the fanatical muslims are reacting.. well... fanatically. They've taken things too far, once again. It's ridiculous really, because they get all up in arms if people say anything to offend their god, but threaten to kill anyone who believes in this false god of christianity in their Jihad or whatever it is.

The majority of muslims, however, are reacting how any sane person of faith should react.

[Variol (Farseer) Elmwood]

I would like to think that if the same thing happened with Christ and some Christians took these drastic steps, that the other Christians would try to stop them.

This just puts all Muslims in the same boat for many people.

Edit: Wooohoo, ..hit the 4k! humm, I look better than an elder orb...