Religion: A Graphic Portrait (WARNING)
I’ve been accused of being a hate monger of x-tianity by a few folks. Not surprising to say the least. The x-tian persecution complex is based in the idea that anyone who disagrees with their dogma is an enemy of the skydaddy. The “woe is me” mentality runs rampant in the x-tian religion. But, what my critics fail to realize is that my diatribes are focused primarily on x-tianity because it is the dominant religion in this country. So, to show them I don’t discriminate between religions and denominations, I present to you the true story of Ibrahim. Ibrahim was a Somali. He was convicted of adultery by a local Islamist court, and sentenced to death by stoning. He’s the latest victim of religious history.
WARNING - Graphic Images!
“But, RJ… This isn’t Christianity!” No. It isn’t right now. But if folks like James Dobson and his ilk get their way, it will be. The irony is that THIS BRUTALITY IS what x-tianity is based upon… what ALL RELIGION IS BASED UPON! If you don’t believe me, then you haven’t read your fuckin’ bible! This IS what fundamentalists want! And, they want it for anyone who doesn’t fall into lock step with their skydaddy dogma.
Religion is barbaric, no matter what the flavor or appearance. And, if you, the reader can’t grasp this fact…
“Nothing short of great Civil War of Values rages today throughout North America. Two sides with vastly differing and incompatible world-views are locked in a bitter conflict that permeates every level of society. …the struggle now is for the hearts and minds of the people. It is a war over ideas. And someday soon, I believe, a winner will emerge and the loser will fade from memory. For now, the outcome is very much in doubt.”
– James Dobson, Children at Risk, pages 19–20
December 17, 2009 at 12:09 am
I know adultery is wrong, but that poor guy.
December 17, 2009 at 12:35 am
It’s disturbing, yes, but it is something that DOES need to be brought up, because THIS IS what is being weaseled in by the evangelicals. When they talk about abominations and sins against God, they’re not talking about locking people up or hitting them up with a fine. They want to go OLD TESTAMENT on them, and Old Testament was certainly not “turn the other cheek”.
December 18, 2009 at 11:18 pm
Absolutely. Given half a chance, this is exactly what Christian fundamentalists would see us devolve to. Muslims aren’t alone in this and, if you read the buybull, it’s exactly what is called for.
Seriously, when all is said and done, is there anything more hateful than religion? “God” is love, my ass.