Dumbest post ever? November 6, 2006
Posted by Evil Bender in wingnuts.trackback
Fine Dry Wit has a number of posts in the running for that title, but this one is particularly noteworthy: it seems that religious tolerance is only acceptable when it’s Christianity being tolerated. But then, we knew that already, didn’t we?
Whether true or not, I heard yesterday that pagans who identify themselves as pagans in Britain can have Halloween off with pay, as this is a religious holy day for them. As most pagans also grumble but accept a paid day off to not celebrate Christmas, this is known as being religiously correct. I guess if a few Anastazi Indians stood up in Britain and demanded the right to practice their religion, including the human sacrifices, the Parliament would bow down and give their blessing, as who wants to be known as a religious bigot? Can’t get re-elected with that on your name.
So let’s count the fallacies: first, he basis his whole argument off an anecdote he’s not sure is true. Then he assumes this is wrong because they also get Christmas off (in point of fact, it should be the Christians who get criticized for this, since Christmas probably exists to subvert Yuletide). Then he makes one of the Right’s famous “if we allow people to practice their religion, we must allow them to catch and murder others for their own purposes” arguments. Brilliant! Finally, he assumes that all this is true–despite beginning by saying it might not be–and then saying it’s because politicians are afraid of not getting reelected. Yup, it’s that huge pagan turnout they’re concerned about. Or is it the “Anastazi Indians” they’re really worried about? You or I might not know, but FDW has it covered.
Wait, I could be performing human sacrifices? Hot damn, gonna go get a stone knife. Is it still possible to convert to being an Anasazi, just for the sacrifices?
As a Pagan I think it would kick ass to get Halloween off as a religious holiday.
MB-No need to convert to Anasazi. Early Christians had human sacrifices too. You can just say you’re getting back to the basics of Christian practice.
I think you’re making a very good point there