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Aug 24, 2011 12:37 PM


It's Ricky being Ricky doesn't offend me in the least. I am all for Free speech. I think he is just trying to get a rise out of people and be provocative, now if he really wants to show he has some guts he should do Allah next. thoughts?
Aug 24, 2011 12:37pm
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Aug 24, 2011 12:40 PM
Looks like someone is needing a little attention....
Aug 24, 2011 12:40pm
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Aug 24, 2011 12:46 PM
Atheists who have to proclaim they are atheists are just as bad as the religions that they cannot stand.
Aug 24, 2011 12:46pm
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Aug 24, 2011 12:50 PM
LJ;872365 wrote:Atheists who have to proclaim they are atheists are just as bad as the religions that they cannot stand.

Yeah. 'Tis about as annoying as the people who "make their point" in a discussion by posting a bible verse or something non-relevant along those lines. Congrats for screaming your non-faith/faith. No one cares.
Aug 24, 2011 12:50pm
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Aug 24, 2011 12:57 PM
Heretic;872368 wrote:Yeah. 'Tis about as annoying as the people who "make their point" in a discussion by posting a bible verse or something non-relevant along those lines. Congrats for screaming your non-faith/faith. No one cares.

This coming from a man who's user name is "Heretic." Oh the irony.
Aug 24, 2011 12:57pm
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Aug 24, 2011 1:04 PM
He wanted to get a reaction out of people, and he's doing it. Why people care if someone else is an atheist/hates god/makes fun of religion/whatever is beyond me. More room in heaven for you.
Aug 24, 2011 1:04pm
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Aug 24, 2011 1:05 PM
2kool4skool;872385 wrote:He wanted to get a reaction out of people, and he's doing it. Why people care if someone else is an atheist/hates god/makes fun of religion/whatever is beyond me. More room in heaven for you.

The same reason that atheists care about people believing in God. I honestly don't undestand either group for caring.
Aug 24, 2011 1:05pm
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Aug 24, 2011 1:05 PM
krambman;872377 wrote:This coming from a man who's user name is "Heretic." Oh the irony.

Can't beat medieval games built with the Doom engine!

Aug 24, 2011 1:05pm
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Aug 24, 2011 1:10 PM
krambman;872377 wrote:This coming from a man who's user name is "Heretic." Oh the irony.

His name is based on the video game of the same name. Where is the irony?
Aug 24, 2011 1:10pm
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Aug 24, 2011 1:43 PM
LJ;872365 wrote:Atheists who have to proclaim they are atheists are just as bad as the religions that they cannot stand.

Absolutely correct! Atheists who "preach" and condemn are essentially a religion unto themselves.

I have my own thoughst on the matter of religion. But I think it is okay for people to not hold religious beliefs as so sacred that they are off limits for humurous purposes. Granted certain Islams will visit you with their patented Head Removal Service if you poke them too much, but hey, that means the humor is doing its job.
Aug 24, 2011 1:43pm
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Aug 24, 2011 2:05 PM
I think the dude is brillant, love his comedy
Aug 24, 2011 2:05pm
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Aug 24, 2011 2:44 PM
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Aug 24, 2011 2:46 PM
Dr Winston O'Boogie;872416 wrote:Absolutely correct! Atheists who "preach" and condemn are essentially a religion unto themselves.

Aug 24, 2011 2:46pm
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Aug 24, 2011 2:47 PM
LJ;872387 wrote:The same reason that atheists care about people believing in God. I honestly don't undestand either group for caring.

I agree, Atheism has turned into it's own sort of religion in a way. The only time it's understandable for an Atheist to get upset about people being religious is when it begins to effect them(i.e. governing based on religious beliefs.) Which may be Ricky's beef, don't know, didn't read the article.
Aug 24, 2011 2:47pm
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Aug 24, 2011 2:48 PM
I don't think I've ever heard of him.
Aug 24, 2011 2:48pm
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Aug 24, 2011 3:06 PM
skyhook, don't act like you weren't offended.
Aug 24, 2011 3:06pm
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Aug 24, 2011 3:08 PM
DeyDurkie5;872503 wrote:don't like you were offended.

huh?
Aug 24, 2011 3:08pm
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Aug 24, 2011 3:24 PM
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Aug 24, 2011 3:24pm
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Aug 24, 2011 3:26 PM
Skyhook79;872360 wrote:

It's Ricky being Ricky doesn't offend me in the least. I am all for Free speech. I think he is just trying to get a rise out of people and be provocative, now if he really wants to show he has some guts he should do Allah next. thoughts?

You kidding? You can make fun of Christianity all you want, no one will get hurt. You make fun of Allah and they will find you and cut your head off. Religion of peace, baby.
Aug 24, 2011 3:26pm
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Aug 24, 2011 4:34 PM
2kool4skool;872479 wrote:I agree, Atheism has turned into it's own sort of religion in a way. The only time it's understandable for an Atheist to get upset about people being religious is when it begins to effect them(i.e. governing based on religious beliefs.) Which may be Ricky's beef, don't know, didn't read the article.

This is what I used to always say, but stepping back and thinking about it, this doesn't even make sense anymore.
Aug 24, 2011 4:34pm
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Aug 24, 2011 5:11 PM
DeyDurkie5;872503 wrote:skyhook, don't act like you weren't offended.
Why would I be offended? What he does has no affect on my life. If you want to see someone get "offended" Ricky should mock Allah.
Aug 24, 2011 5:11pm
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Aug 24, 2011 5:41 PM
Fab1b;872445 wrote:I think the dude is brillant, love his comedy

+1
Aug 24, 2011 5:41pm
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Aug 24, 2011 5:44 PM
My favorite Gervais bit:

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Aug 24, 2011 5:44pm
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Aug 24, 2011 9:35 PM
Skyhook79;872360 wrote:

It's Ricky being Ricky doesn't offend me in the least. I am all for Free speech. I think he is just trying to get a rise out of people and be provocative, now if he really wants to show he has some guts he should do Allah next. thoughts?

Provacative- Maybe
Putting his life in danger-- Absolutely
Aug 24, 2011 9:35pm
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Aug 24, 2011 9:56 PM
Little Danny;872918 wrote:Provacative- Maybe
Putting his life in danger-- Absolutely
Putting his life in danger? He didn't mock Islam, he mocked Christianity. Big difference.
Aug 24, 2011 9:56pm