Should this be allowed?

[Killbert-Robby]

Brick testament is awesome, which reminds me, this is probably the most awesome image that resides on the internet, http://www.thebricktestament.com/the_la ... 8_23b.html

I dunno I always thought this one was hilarious.
http://www.thebricktestament.com/the_la ... 8_23a.html
Simply for the expression on the bear's face.

This one made me laugh harder

http://www.thebricktestament.com/the_la ... 8_23b.html

[McDuffies]

Bullshit is an interesting show.

They have a couple really good episodes. I'm glad they show the credentials of their interviews.

The one about College is really poignant for where I go to school. It's on a list of schools that have 1st Amendment problems.

Ack, there's a show called "Bullshit"? Unknowlingly, I invented such show for my new comic.

[TheSuburbanLetdown]

Bullshit is an interesting show.

They have a couple really good episodes. I'm glad they show the credentials of their interviews.

The one about College is really poignant for where I go to school. It's on a list of schools that have 1st Amendment problems.

Ack, there's a show called "Bullshit"? Unknowlingly, I invented such show for my new comic.

Argh!

Is it the same kind of show? Bullshit is a show that debunks myths and supersitions with lots of cynicsim and sarcasm. Well, either way the name has been taken.

[Czar]

They have a couple really good episodes. I'm glad they show the credentials of their interviews.

The one about College is really poignant for where I go to school. It's on a list of schools that have 1st Amendment problems.

Ack, there's a show called "Bullshit"? Unknowlingly, I invented such show for my new comic.

Argh!

Is it the same kind of show? Bullshit is a show that debunks myths and supersitions with lots of cynicsim and sarcasm. Well, either way the name has been taken.

"Bullshit!" is what's running on my TV right this instance.
Coincidence?
You tell me.
Also, your link claims to be intended for access only from within the US.
DE É DISKRIMINERING FAKTISKT!

[Berg]

Did you guys read the one about rock music? And here I thought these people had given up that particular fight, but nope - it's back and as hilarious as ever.

You think that's impressive? I once heard a guy try to explain why country music was the Devil's Music.

You think that's impressive? I once came across the website of a guy who preached that any music that was not a cappella was sinful to listen to, even including Christian artists. Musical instruments are all evil, I tells ya!

[Cat42]

I do not understand why it is so FREAKING HARD for a Christain to write something for NON CHRISTIANS about Christianity that would be able to present the whole thing rationally, or for a Christian to write fiction that's actually worth the paper it's printed on.

How about Kevin Smith's film Dogma?
And I do mean that seriously.

...went to church where Depache Mode songs were played as part of every day worship...

This confuses me since all the Depeche Mode I've heard is either about suicide, love and lust as a religion, or criticizing Christianity.

And I thought Chick tracks were annoying...

I think they're pretty funny, and collect them.

There's supposedly one that has a frame in it where the character is saying "God told me to skin you alive", but I'm not sure I believe it, considering the most reliable source I can find reguarding that is a collage from a Dead Kennedys album...

[Rkolter]

Oh god, it's LEGOSTAR!

http://www.thebricktestament.com/epistl ... 7_03b.html

[Caduceus]

You think that's impressive? I once came across the website of a guy who preached that any music that was not a cappella was sinful to listen to, even including Christian artists. Musical instruments are all evil, I tells ya!

The Church of Christ has a non-instrumental music tradition. Very conservative Church of Christ followers believe that instruments cannot be used in church because the instrumentalists would be glorified over others of the congregation. Some even choose to extend this line of thinking into everyday life, though one of the better instrumental musicians I have met was a devout member of the Church of Christ. (He loved Buffy the Vampire Slayer and zombie movies, too.)

[Caduceus]

How about Kevin Smith's film Dogma?
And I do mean that seriously.

I'm no Christian, but I think that Kevin Smith's reliance on the apocrypha would make Dogma a little too far from what mainstream Christians believe.

[EvilChihuahua]

I've heard that the new pope want's to go back to latin masses and gregorian chants.

[McDuffies]

They have a couple really good episodes. I'm glad they show the credentials of their interviews.

The one about College is really poignant for where I go to school. It's on a list of schools that have 1st Amendment problems.

Ack, there's a show called "Bullshit"? Unknowlingly, I invented such show for my new comic.

Argh!

Is it the same kind of show? Bullshit is a show that debunks myths and supersitions with lots of cynicsim and sarcasm. Well, either way the name has been taken.

...yes.

[Orion]

Oh god, it's LEGOSTAR!

http://www.thebricktestament.com/epistl ... 7_03b.html

He wishes.

[Warbaby1]

I do not understand why it is so FREAKING HARD for a Christain to write something for NON CHRISTIANS about Christianity that would be able to present the whole thing rationally
CW

Really?

You think it can be presented rationally, really?

Remind me which part of Christianity is rational. Not that I think Christianity is bad, per se. I can get with the "Do Unto Others" and the "Love Thy Neighbour" bits, but then Christianity doesn't have exclusive dibs on those sentiments.

As for the rest of it - the martyrdom and the blood drinking and the guilt and the fear of hell - I'm not sure where rationality comes into any of that.

[Gengar003]

Well damnit, there goes my productivity tomorrow... I will show this to all my friends!

And I have got to get ahold of some BULLSHIT! episodes...

[Orion]

I do not understand why it is so FREAKING HARD for a Christain to write something for NON CHRISTIANS about Christianity that would be able to present the whole thing rationally
CW

Really?

You think it can be presented rationally, really?

Remind me which part of Christianity is rational. Not that I think Christianity is bad, per se. I can get with the "Do Unto Others" and the "Love Thy Neighbour" bits, but then Christianity doesn't have exclusive dibs on those sentiments.

As for the rest of it - the martyrdom and the blood drinking and the guilt and the fear of hell - I'm not sure where rationality comes into any of that.

If you're behind the 'do unto others' bit, then please avoid bashing other people's beliefs without provocation, especially considering that CW is more than polite for her part.

[Stinkywigfiddle]

I can't help but think that this either dumbs down religion, or is using comic books in order to coerce kids into reading it. A bible is one thing, but a bible in comic form?

http://www.truthforyouth.com/standard/main.htm

When I say "allowed", I dont mean legally, its just because I cant think of the right word. It just doesnt seem... right...

I just remembered that this is how I felt about Christian rap music.

[Yeahduff]

I do not understand why it is so FREAKING HARD for a Christain to write something for NON CHRISTIANS about Christianity that would be able to present the whole thing rationally
CW

Really?

You think it can be presented rationally, really?

Um, why not? Is it rational to discard thousands of years of belief? Is it rational to face death alone and without any hope for an afterlife? Is it rational to deny the existence of something simply because you've never seen it?

Christianity may not your way or my way, but it's certaily something a reasonable person can get into.

[Legendary]

I do not understand why it is so FREAKING HARD for a Christain to write something for NON CHRISTIANS about Christianity that would be able to present the whole thing rationally, or for a Christian to write fiction that's actually worth the paper it's printed on. You know, that's a little deeper than a mud puddle. I mean...we're supposed to believe this is the best, most beautiful, most real thing in existance. Why is THIS the best we can come up with?

CW

I've always been partial to the Chronicles of Narnia and the Screwtape Letters.

Really, bringing up Christian literature without mentioning C. S. Lewis shouldn't be allowed. Unless this is about modern Christian lit and I missed that part.

Also, Pilgrim's Progress by Bunyan. I read an updated-language version of it, and it was quite good.

[ShineDog]

speaking of penn and teller, im off to see them live!

[Yeahduff]

Never read Pilgrim's Progress, but I really didn't care for Holy War. Coulda been the translation, but it was just incredibly heavy handed, everything you could complain about in a Christian book.

Lost in Roovile by Ray Blackston is actually pretty good, until it gets a bit schmaltzy at the end. I think it's the final book in a trilogy, so maybe I shouldn't have started there, but y'know.

Jenkins and LaHaye are lunatics. I can't begin to imagine what crap Glorious Reappearing must be.

The problem with Christian artists and Christian authors and Christian musicians etc is that Christianity, not their craft, takes center stage. Aesthetics take a back seat to pushing the familiar Christian themes: God works in mysterious ways and will never desert you. Which is a fine way to rally the troops, I guess, but it's not gonna win anyone new. Nor will it make for a good read.