That's Just Pat!
That nut-job Pat Robertson is at it again! After such gems as calling for the assassination of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and making the statement that femenism encourages women to "kill children, practice witchcraft, destroy capitalism, and become lesbians {SWEEEEEET!}", God's right hand man has made another brilliant statement for Christians everywhere to hang their hats on.
On his show, 700 Club, Pat Robertson told the citizens of Dover, PA that they may have a natural disaster in their town soon because they voted to keep the brilliant idea of "intelligent design" out of their school rooms, citing such silly constitutional ideas like separation of church and state.
Here is an article with his quotes:
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson warned residents of a rural Pennsylvania town Thursday that disaster may strike there because they "voted God out of your city" by ousting school board members who favored teaching intelligent design.
All eight Dover, Pa., school board members up for re-election were defeated Tuesday after trying to introduce "intelligent design" — the belief that the universe is so complex that it must have been created by a higher power — as an alternative to the theory of evolution.
"I'd like to say to the good citizens of Dover: If there is a disaster in your area, don't turn to God. You just rejected him from your city," Robertson said on the Christian Broadcasting Network's "700 Club."
Eight families had sued the district, claiming the policy violates the constitutional separation of church and state. The federal trial concluded days before Tuesday's election, but no ruling has been issued.
Later Thursday, Robertson issued a statement saying he was simply trying to point out that "our spiritual actions have consequences."
"God is tolerant and loving, but we can't keep sticking our finger in his eye forever," Robertson said. "If they have future problems in Dover, I recommend they call on Charles Darwin. Maybe he can help them."
I must say that I do certainly appreciate the smart-assedness required to come up with the line "...call on Charles Darwin." But otherwise, I just think the guy is a dick. Apparently, Patty didn't read the New Testament where God changed gears from the vengeful god who rained fire and shit all over folks who weren't being nice, to the god of forgiveness and love that was personified in Christ. I guess he should read more.
Again, I am not against the idea of teaching "Intelligent Design" in schools. But, as I said before it belongs in a "World Religions" class that would expose kids to many different religions, and it CERTAINLY does not belong in a science class.
Feel free to click the link to the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster for more on the debate over "Intelligent Design".
(Special thanks to Tim Kozitza for alerting me to this little nugget of anti religious right gold.)
On his show, 700 Club, Pat Robertson told the citizens of Dover, PA that they may have a natural disaster in their town soon because they voted to keep the brilliant idea of "intelligent design" out of their school rooms, citing such silly constitutional ideas like separation of church and state.
Here is an article with his quotes:
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson warned residents of a rural Pennsylvania town Thursday that disaster may strike there because they "voted God out of your city" by ousting school board members who favored teaching intelligent design.All eight Dover, Pa., school board members up for re-election were defeated Tuesday after trying to introduce "intelligent design" — the belief that the universe is so complex that it must have been created by a higher power — as an alternative to the theory of evolution.
"I'd like to say to the good citizens of Dover: If there is a disaster in your area, don't turn to God. You just rejected him from your city," Robertson said on the Christian Broadcasting Network's "700 Club."
Eight families had sued the district, claiming the policy violates the constitutional separation of church and state. The federal trial concluded days before Tuesday's election, but no ruling has been issued.
Later Thursday, Robertson issued a statement saying he was simply trying to point out that "our spiritual actions have consequences."
"God is tolerant and loving, but we can't keep sticking our finger in his eye forever," Robertson said. "If they have future problems in Dover, I recommend they call on Charles Darwin. Maybe he can help them."
I must say that I do certainly appreciate the smart-assedness required to come up with the line "...call on Charles Darwin." But otherwise, I just think the guy is a dick. Apparently, Patty didn't read the New Testament where God changed gears from the vengeful god who rained fire and shit all over folks who weren't being nice, to the god of forgiveness and love that was personified in Christ. I guess he should read more.
Again, I am not against the idea of teaching "Intelligent Design" in schools. But, as I said before it belongs in a "World Religions" class that would expose kids to many different religions, and it CERTAINLY does not belong in a science class.
Feel free to click the link to the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster for more on the debate over "Intelligent Design".
(Special thanks to Tim Kozitza for alerting me to this little nugget of anti religious right gold.)
posted by Marklar at 04:17
3 Comments:
Thanks for the credit you little red-headed male child molester. I would link you directly to the page, but I am not smart enough to do it. It clear that "you and the terrorists hate our freedom"
Kozitza
I have never molested children... I leave that to the clergy.
I found this funny article, I think it applies:
An open letter to Dr. Laura
J. Kent Ashcraft
May 2000
Dear Dr. Laura,
Thank you for doing so much to educate people regarding God's Law. I have learned a great deal from your show, and I try to share that knowledge with as many people as I can. When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I simply remind him that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination. End of debate.
I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some of the specific laws and how to best follow them.
a) When I burn a bull on the altar as a sacrifice, I know it creates a pleasing odor for the Lord (Lev 1:9). The problem is my neighbors. They claim the odor is not pleasing to them. Should I smite them?
b) I would like to sell my daughter into slavery, as sanctioned in Exodus 21:7. In this day and age, what do you think would be a fair price for her?
c) I know that I am allowed no contact with a woman while she is in her period of menstrual uncleanliness (Lev 15:19-24). The problem is, how do I tell? I have tried asking, but most women take offense.
d) Lev. 25:44 states that I may indeed possess slaves, both male and female, provided they are purchased from neighboring nations. A friend of mine claims that this applies to Mexicans, but not Canadians. Can you clarify? Why can't I own Canadians?
e) I have a neighbor who insists on working on the Sabbath. Exodus 35:2 clearly states he should be put to death. Am I morally obligated to kill him myself?
f) A friend of mine feels that even though eating shellfish is an Abomination (Lev 11:10), it is a lesser abomination than homosexuality. I don't agree. Can you settle this?
g) Lev 21:20 states that I may not approach the altar of God if I have a defect in my sight. I have to admit that I wear reading glasses. Does my vision have to be 20/20, or is there some wiggle room here?
h) Most of my male friends get their hair trimmed, including the hair around their temples, even though this is expressly forbidden by Lev 19:27. How should they die?
i) I know from Lev 11:6-8 that touching the skin of a dead pig makes me unclean, but may I still play football if I wear gloves?
j) My uncle has a farm. He violates Lev 19:19 by planting two different crops in the same field, as does his wife by wearing garments made of two different kinds of thread (cotton/polyester blend). He also tends to curse and blaspheme a lot. Is it really necessary that we go to all the trouble of getting the whole town together to stone them? (Lev 24:10-16) Couldn't we just burn them to death at a private family affair like we do with people who sleep with their in-laws? (Lev. 20:14)
I know you have studied these things extensively, so I am confident you can help.
Thank you again for reminding us that God's word is eternal and unchanging.
Your devoted disciple and adoring fan.
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