Religious Freaks

Flying Spaghetti Monster Statue At Tennessee Courthouse

tdomf_d27b3 — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:43:38 +0000

Members of the local chapter of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster have gotten city approval to erect a statue of “His Noodly Appendage” outside the Crossville Tennessee courthouse.

Complete story here.

Sikhs Upset Over Hardhat Rule

tdomf_d27b3 — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:39:17 +0000

METRO VANCOUVER - Two turbaned Sikhs have filed a human rights complaint against International Forest Products, saying a new hard hat policy is preventing them from returning to their jobs at a Delta sawmill.

Complete story here.

All Religions Are Fairy Tales

tdomf_d27b3 — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:33:43 +0000

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — It looked harmless enough, but the words on a billboard unnerved so many people that a popular restaurant nearby actually lost business. The billboard was on Colonial Drive near Old Cheney Highway.

Although the popular Straub’s Seafood restaurant often advertises on it, it wasn’t their billboard. The sign was taken down after Channel 9 started asking questions.

The billboard came down around 4:00 Friday afternoon and nearby business owners are relieved. Straub’s Restaurant can replace the sign with the night’s specials.

At first glance, the sign looked like a children’s cartoon, but the message next to the fairy princess stirred emotions.

“When you condemn all religions and say they are a fairytale, that is wrong,” said Rich Stormes, a nearby business owner.

Complete story here.

Fitna–Geert Wilders’ Film Critical Of Koran

gasmonso — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 02:42:00 +0000

Right-wing Dutch lawmaker Geert Wilders launched his film Fitna today in which he accuses the Koran of inciting violence. Not quite sure where he got that idea ;)

Anyways, take a peek for yourself. It’s a mere 15 minutes so you won’t waste too much of your time :)

Monty Python–Every Sperm Is Sacred

gasmonso — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:43:31 +0000

This outstanding song from Monty Python’s The Meaning Of Life answers any questions one might have with respects to the Catholic Church’s perspective on masturbation and contraception.

The sketch is about a Catholic couple, played by Michael Palin & Terry Jones, and their 63 lovely children. Unable to support their large Catholic family, the parents decide to sell their children for medical experimentation purposes.

When word reaches the children, they are none to pleased to say the least. They ask their father why they don’t use contraception or sterilization. Dad of course breaks in to song and explains that:

Every sperm is sacred,
Every sperm is great.
If a sperm is wasted,
God gets quite irate.

“Apparently They Didn’t Have Enough Faith”

tdomf_d27b3 — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:06:48 +0000

Wisconsin parents decide to pray for their daughter’s diabetes instead of getting her medical attention. After a painful miserable month, the poor girl dies.

The girl’s parents, Dale and Leilani Neumann, attributed the death to “apparently they didn’t have enough faith,” the police chief said.

The kicker? They have three other kids, who are still in their custody. The Police Chief explains: “There is no reason to remove them. There is no abuse or signs of abuse that we can see.”

Complete story here.

Say Hello To Hunky Jesus 2008

gasmonso — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:35:44 +0000

Ever wonder what you’d get when you take Easter, a sacred Christian holiday, and mix in a little San Francisco? Well you get the Hunky Jesus competition of course! Complete story here.

San Franciscans have flocked to Dolores Park in the city to compete in, or watch, what has become an Easter Sunday tradition - the “Hunky Jesus” competition.

Officiated by a gay charity group known as the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, which has been active in San Francisco since 1979, the contest pits costumed and usually scantily clad men against each other for the distinction of being declared the most attractive Jesus.

This year there were several entrants such as Double-Cross Jesus, Hula-Jesus, 2nd Coming Jesus, Hunky Chessus, and Michael Angelo Jesus. The Hunky Pope even paid a visit :)

Needless to say, the Catholic community was not pleased, calling the event blasphemous. But the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence say that it’s a harmless pageant meant to “promote universal joy and expiate stigmatic guilt”.

You can judge for yourself by watching some clips from this yearâ€™s show!

Happy “Tree Friends” Easter Everyone!

gasmonso — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 14:23:16 +0000

It’s Good Friday. Now Go Crucify Yourself!

gasmonso — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:15:15 +0000

Here’s a video clip shot by a US Navy photographer on Good Friday in the Philippines. If you thought the Ashura was a misguided celebration, just watch these overly devout Roman Catholics reenact the suffering of Jesus.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day Oh Danny Boy

gasmonso — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:31:29 +0000

The Leprechaun Brothers would like to wish everyone a very happy St. Patties Day. This is by far the best rendition of Oh Danny Boy thanks to the inspiring performances by Swedish Chef, Animal, and Beaker. Enjoy!