There may be hope in casting off the chains of unreason for the next generation. I have noticed that cartoons are leading the way in the promotion of scientific ideal's, atheistic outlook and ridicule of religion. You see, I have long been of the belief that the ridicule of religion is an important step in casting out the demons of dogma. I am not talking about discrimination against followers; I am talking about the general ability of society to laugh at ridiculous ideas. This is now happening with regards to religion, and The Simpson’s and The Family Guy are leading the assault. Homer: "You know, the one with all the well meaning rules that don't work out in real life, uh, Christianity" Stewey: "I went back to visit Jesus Christ. Turns out his abilities might have been exaggerated a little bit." ... Read More »
There may be hope in casting off the chains of unreason for the next generation. I have noticed that cartoons are leading the way in the promotion of scientific ideal's, atheistic outlook and ridicule of religion. You see, I have long been of the belief that the ridicule of religion is an important step in casting out the demons of dogma. I am not talking about discrimination against followers; I am talking about the general ability of society to laugh at ridiculous ideas. This is now happening with regards to religion, and The Simpson’s and The Family Guy are leading the assault.
Homer: "You know, the one with all the well meaning rules that don't work out in real life, uh, Christianity"
Stewey: "I went back to visit Jesus Christ. Turns out his abilities might have been exaggerated a little bit." ...
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