NP, I have some rage to vent

[Meister]

Originally Posted by Nightshine

I have some rage to vent

No shit.

I dunno I'd probably leave the graffiti up, but write another one underneath it to try and point out that viewpoints like this are precisely why your school needs a Gay Straight Alliance. This guy went ahead and exposed his point of view, might as well give it all the negative attention it deserves.

e: probably a great deal more constructive a response than going on the internet and being all like HOSHIT RELIGION, too

[Kim]

He's just upset that Fantastico Girl doesn't think he's "intellectually sexy".

[Azisien]

How could she? He lacks relevant degrees.

[Mr.Bookworm]

Originally Posted by Azisien

How could she? He lacks relevant degrees.

But he's only a poor, woebegotten high school lad.

[Teal Mage]

Originally Posted by Nightshine

Religion is probably the leading cause of war.

Quick reminder Nightie, some religious organizations are humanitarian, and others help maintain social orders in some cultures. Whatever that order may be, its generally better then outright anarchy. Well, I imagine that's debatable. But!

Religion does serve a purpose in society I'm afraid. Perhaps you should look into that before jumping to the conclusion that abolishing it would be good?

Anyway, you're kinda right in principle. The guy (or girl) who wrote over your poster was being a jerk, but...

I've been asking around all day at school if anybody had information regarding the situation.

...see, that makes you look pretty bad too.

So, just, you know, get a new poster and move on. Or do what Meister said, life gives you lemons and all that stuff. Might end up working in your favor.

[Professor Smarmiarty]

Originally Posted by Tev

No, greed is the leading cause of war, followed by fear. Religion is just a convenient cover.

Even the Crusades were about wealth as much as about piety.

But yeah others have summed it up, your problem is with a person not with religion as a whole. You are stereotyping. I can find atheists who are racist backed up by a misunderstanding of "science" just like you can find religious people who are intolerent based on misunderstanding of their religious tenants. The argument works both ways.

If you really want to achieve something, you should take the matter up with whatever sort of student representatio you have and get some kind of education going. Intolerance usually stems from ignorance and things like talks about "gay awareness" can actually help.

[Azisien]

Originally Posted by Teal Mage

Whatever that order may be, its generally better then outright anarchy.

Hey! Hey! Anarchy just means no leader or no leadership. I hate the connotation those evil non-anarchists have created with anarchy necessarily being total chaos.

Maybe democracy is total chaos huh, how about that? Huh? Punk?

[Fifthfiend]

Originally Posted by Nightshine

Alright, let me fix that.

I really don't mind if religious organizations exist. I really don't. It's generally a part of my rage of which makes me say that. However, their religious views are promoting hatred towards people of who do not deserve hatred. They've done nothing to harm society in any way whatsoever.

Religion is probably the leading cause of war.

So why not abolish organized religion? People can believe whatever they want, but I don't think that it should have a mass following of which continues to negatively influence society.

Sure, believe that there's some God to save you. Just don't make your God an ignorant prick.

Stop taking religion so seriously.

[bluestarultor]

Originally Posted by Smarty McBarrelpants

Even the Crusades were about wealth as much as about piety entirely with piety as a cover.

Sorry, that was bothering me. Not a FTFY moment, but looking at what was going on, i.e. nothing at the time, the Crusades were really just an excuse to send bored military/second sons off to wreak some havoc as someone else's problem and let them have a bit of their own wealth while they were at it. The conversation between whatever royalty at the time and the Pope pretty much amounted to:

R: "Yo, we got some bored fuckin' mothas. Thinkin' 'bout raidin' some shit."
P: "Holy Land's got shit, dawg. Say you takin' it back fo' da Big G."
R: "Shit, P, we gonna rock they world. Peace!"

[Kim]

Originally Posted by Mr.Bookworm

But he's only a poor, woebegotten high school lad.

~Only a lad! You really can't blame him!
Only a lad! Society made him!~