PC run amok, again....

Arvon · 03-23-2006, 07:41 PM

Just heard this on a radio report. Some Dilbert in St Paul Minihaha asked that a display of the easter bunny and some pastel colored eggs be removed from the city hall. It might offend some of the non Christan's. For JC's sake! the easter bunny is non sectarian and shouldn't offend anyone. And dick bird what about the name of your town THAT could be offensive to non Christan's. I love government stupidity on parade.

robertthebard · 03-23-2006, 08:13 PM

Now, I'm not sure, but I do believe that the Easter Bunny actually has Pagan roots. I'm not to clear on that, the only other story I have for that myth was Paul Mencia (?), who said, "Where did the Easter Bunny come from anyway? Did somebody say, 'hey, Christ just rose from the grave, hide the eggs.'". Now, I'm really wanting to lean towards that last one.

Edit: It would seem I'm smarter than I thought.
http://altreligion.about.com/cs/alchemy/a/mpreviss.htm

[ 03-23-2006, 08:17 PM: Message edited by: robertthebard ]

True_Moose · 03-23-2006, 08:42 PM

Almost all Christian celebrations are at least some part inspired by pagan culture. The Christmas tree was originally from Scandinavia, and indeed, one of the early reasons for creating saints was to have them be easier replacements for pagan gods. Christianity's ability to absorb regional folk myths into its own religion is part of the reason it saw such a massive, non-violent expansion.

As for this situation...don't people have something they should be doing instead of worrying that someone might be offended at a fake rabbit? Shouldn't we be more worried about making sure our children learn facts, like how bunnies really have nothing to do with (solid) eggs. [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img]

Callum · 03-24-2006, 03:04 AM

Bunch of rubbish. Seriously. I'm looking forward to leaving for uni, but when people do things like this, it makes me want to stay in nice sensible Malaysia.

Mozenwrathe · 04-18-2006, 12:46 PM

Being born and raised Roman Catholic...

I have never heard of something so STUPID in my life about Easter before this. Who CARES?!? Doesn't that person have something better to do than to worry about fake rabbits and plastic eggs? Maybe he could volunteer at a youth help centre or something PRODUCTIVE instead of guttersniping a perfectly innocent display.

Hasn't he ever heard of Trix, Bugs Bunny, or the original Brer Rabbit? Is he going to go after those as well, citing other offensive rabbit ridiculousness? Utter foolishness.

Kakero · 04-19-2006, 12:44 PM

I was looking at the title and I thought this has something to do with computers. Really...

03-23-2006, 07:41 PM	#1
Arvon Unicorn Join Date: October 4, 2001 Location: Kingdom of the West,..P.o. Cynagus Posts: 4,212	Just heard this on a radio report. Some Dilbert in St Paul Minihaha asked that a display of the easter bunny and some pastel colored eggs be removed from the city hall. It might offend some of the non Christan's. For JC's sake! the easter bunny is non sectarian and shouldn't offend anyone. And dick bird what about the name of your town THAT could be offensive to non Christan's. I love government stupidity on parade. __________________ 53.7% of all statistics are made up

03-23-2006, 08:13 PM	#2
robertthebard Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: March 17, 2001 Location: Wichita, KS USA Age: 62 Posts: 4,537	Now, I'm not sure, but I do believe that the Easter Bunny actually has Pagan roots. I'm not to clear on that, the only other story I have for that myth was Paul Mencia (?), who said, "Where did the Easter Bunny come from anyway? Did somebody say, 'hey, Christ just rose from the grave, hide the eggs.'". Now, I'm really wanting to lean towards that last one. Edit: It would seem I'm smarter than I thought. http://altreligion.about.com/cs/alchemy/a/mpreviss.htm [ 03-23-2006, 08:17 PM: Message edited by: robertthebard ] __________________ To those we have lost; May your spirits fly free. Interesting read, one of my blogs.

03-24-2006, 03:04 AM	#4
Callum Symbol of Cyric Join Date: October 21, 2004 Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 37 Posts: 1,143	Bunch of rubbish. Seriously. I'm looking forward to leaving for uni, but when people do things like this, it makes me want to stay in nice sensible Malaysia. __________________ [img]\"http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/4763/callumavataranimated4ff.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

04-18-2006, 12:46 PM	#5
Mozenwrathe Symbol of Cyric Join Date: January 31, 2005 Location: Mississauga (Toronto), Ontario, CANADA Age: 49 Posts: 1,214	Being born and raised Roman Catholic... I have never heard of something so STUPID in my life about Easter before this. Who CARES?!? Doesn't that person have something better to do than to worry about fake rabbits and plastic eggs? Maybe he could volunteer at a youth help centre or something PRODUCTIVE instead of guttersniping a perfectly innocent display. Hasn't he ever heard of Trix, Bugs Bunny, or the original Brer Rabbit? Is he going to go after those as well, citing other offensive rabbit ridiculousness? Utter foolishness. __________________ There are no paths to power which are not fraught with confrontation. No matter the battle, a lesson must be won. In the end, the path shall fade into nothingness for the one walking it, but may go on for eternity for those whom choose to follow. One must know their own footsteps before taking that first step, or instead of choosing your battles, your battles will choose you.

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03-23-2006, 08:42 PM	#3
True_Moose Gold Dragon Join Date: June 18, 2002 Location: Wolfville, NS / Calgary, AB Age: 38 Posts: 2,563	Almost all Christian celebrations are at least some part inspired by pagan culture. The Christmas tree was originally from Scandinavia, and indeed, one of the early reasons for creating saints was to have them be easier replacements for pagan gods. Christianity's ability to absorb regional folk myths into its own religion is part of the reason it saw such a massive, non-violent expansion. As for this situation...don't people have something they should be doing instead of worrying that someone might be offended at a fake rabbit? Shouldn't we be more worried about making sure our children learn facts, like how bunnies really have nothing to do with (solid) eggs. [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img]

04-19-2006, 12:44 PM	#6
Kakero 40th Level Warrior Join Date: March 24, 2002 Posts: 10,215	I was looking at the title and I thought this has something to do with computers. Really...

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