LOLcat Prophet

[mabjustmab]

Source: this article: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/07/world/europe/07london.html?_r=2

the bit from the article that cracked me up...

“I think it’s dreadful,” said Sandra Lafaire, 76, a tourist from Los Angeles, who said she believed in God and still enjoyed her life, thank you very much. “Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but I don’t like it in my face.”

~that's~ what I've been trying to say!
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but I don’t like it in my face.

but truth be told, seriously, everyone IS entitled to their opinion. freedom of religion means ALL religions, or NONE. or Muslim, or Pagan, or Snake Handlers, or Pastafarians.

just like some people think that cilantro tastes like soap, some people cannot stomach religion. and Baskin Robbins comes in maaaaany flavors.

but will religious tolerance ever happen? People freak out about their favorite sports team, and that doesn't even concern your "immortal soul". even when folks get together under the pretenses of the same faith, they ~still~ fight. are we programed to be contrary?

I know I'm preaching to the choir (pun intended), but it is my hope and dream that someday, there will be true universal compassion.

ya, I know. not bloody likely. but a girl can hope, right?

Comments

[kiaroskuro.livejournal.com]

OMG that is the best thing I've seen all week.

[badsantadc.livejournal.com]

yeah, I saw one of those on a DC bus this week...

[mankoeponymous.livejournal.com]

"it is my hope and dream that someday, there will be true universal compassion."

Ooh, what a great idea for a religion...

[mabjustmab.livejournal.com]

oh ya. there is a religion like that.

dang.

see? we're boned.

[mankoeponymous.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I just checked Wikipedia. Turns out that's, like, damn near ALL of 'em. Some kinda boilerplate EULA that comes with the template, I guess.

[baronalejandro.livejournal.com]

I feel the same way you do, but despair for true tolerance until the money stops saying 'In God We Trust'. Oy.

[mankoeponymous.livejournal.com]

That's a typo, actually.

[squirejoe.livejournal.com]

The real problem is when one religions rules state that they must proselytize and convert those of different faiths, as part of their practice.

The Mormons send their children to different areas to go on "Missionary Workings" and do the whole Door to Door thing. Its REQUIRED by their Church.

Islam has similar tenets, but much less aggressive. They want people to convert non-Islamic friends and family.

Universal Acceptance will only begin happen if EVERYONE would accept "No thank you" as an answer to "Can I talk with you about (fill in blank)?"