tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356367299414474663.post3672582725611508249..comments2023-09-23T06:21:53.702-07:00Comments on Woman with No Regrets: ReligulousNoRegretshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13240929627271129160noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356367299414474663.post-21922829587698022372008-10-12T19:49:00.000-07:002008-10-12T19:49:00.000-07:00It's funny you post about religion...I trust you w...It's funny you post about religion...I trust you will read my latest post in its entirety...like all of it...like right now! Hint hint?<BR/><BR/>P.S. Not sure I would want to watch that movie.Terahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05237609498669814077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356367299414474663.post-22933747787463528942008-10-10T12:02:00.000-07:002008-10-10T12:02:00.000-07:00Frankly, wouldn't mattered the religious orientati...Frankly, wouldn't mattered the religious orientation of the man going places reserved for priests--leastwise not to me. It's the respect thing, not a 'religious' thing.<BR/><BR/>Same reason I had difficulties walking into ancient churches, down the ailes where they bury their astute dead in England--disrespectfulness...<BR/><BR/>I'd spend time being angry if I watched the movie--just going off of what you shared here.<BR/>And that's not in defense of 'religions'--but in defense of human rights to make choices and to be treated respectfully.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14408403855260279799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356367299414474663.post-15696220444764695332008-10-10T05:03:00.000-07:002008-10-10T05:03:00.000-07:00MRT, I agree.CEO - It was related to the point of ...MRT, I agree.<BR/><BR/>CEO - It was related to the point of "It doesn't go away easily - things get into your system and don't come out. " It was pure instinct that I got upset at the Jewish guy's actions.NoRegretshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13240929627271129160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356367299414474663.post-56485406613656282842008-10-09T19:08:00.000-07:002008-10-09T19:08:00.000-07:00In the light of the discussion, I didn't understan...In the light of the discussion, I didn't understand the part about the Jewish guy on the podium?The CEOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132181032041726978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356367299414474663.post-9464966226721787192008-10-09T13:39:00.000-07:002008-10-09T13:39:00.000-07:00I haven't seen the movie, but I would agree with h...I haven't seen the movie, but I would agree with him on that point - religious-inspired violence is not good. I just don't want to replace it with atheist-inspired violence and call that an improvement.M. Robert Turnagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01482286060613197537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356367299414474663.post-73735510279207798622008-10-09T13:09:00.000-07:002008-10-09T13:09:00.000-07:00MRT, I can kinda see that about him. I must admit...MRT, I can kinda see that about him. I must admit that the point is that it's the violence that religions engender that he's railing against.<BR/><BR/>Mrs. - yes, it will push some people away.<BR/><BR/>Squrrel - again, it's the 'creating misery in others' that's a lot of the institution of religion, which I also dislike.<BR/><BR/>Laura - just for you. ;-) Yeah, I would never watch borat either.NoRegretshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13240929627271129160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356367299414474663.post-47758127480347342152008-10-09T11:47:00.000-07:002008-10-09T11:47:00.000-07:00Thanks for the post. I was curious about the movi...Thanks for the post. I was curious about the movie and like things that make me think. I dislike ridicule, though, which is why things like Borat are unwatchable for me.laura b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15086009761943858915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356367299414474663.post-6305350478108912742008-10-09T10:35:00.000-07:002008-10-09T10:35:00.000-07:00My sister caretakes for a church. Despite having ...My sister caretakes for a church. Despite having strong atheist/agnostic leanings myself, I still feel a little weird being in there when she's cleaning, because so many people do take it so seriously.<BR/><BR/>I don't take others to task for their beliefs unless they're preachy or they're using their "faith" to create misery for others. In fact, I try to avoid discussions of "faith" altogether. Believers aren't going to convince me, I'm not going to convince them (and don't care to), and there's not much value in having a discussion that can only end in animosity.<BR/><BR/>Not everyone agrees with me on that (eg, Bill Maher, Michael Moore). It upsets me that anger and vitriol are the only means of communication some people have.Squirrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03123239664107084602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356367299414474663.post-67722710702509813872008-10-09T10:09:00.000-07:002008-10-09T10:09:00.000-07:00Bill Maher at times can have a big mouth.. But he ...Bill Maher at times can have a big mouth.. But he is trying to get people to think about the way things are in the real world. I probably won't see it.. But I use to watch his late night talk show and he had some very valid points and was quite aggressive in his opinions. A person's religion is a personal one whether they practice it or not. <BR/>I did not grow up in an excessively religious home, but I did enjoy going to church and attending bible studies. It was a learning experience for me. <BR/><BR/>His rudeness will eventually push people away from the issue and they will decide for themselves if it's worth their time.Mrs. Hairy Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17953176969674262877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356367299414474663.post-12472782628449228822008-10-09T08:54:00.000-07:002008-10-09T08:54:00.000-07:00My general attitude towards Bill Maher is that he ...My general attitude towards Bill Maher is that he loves himself enough for both of us, so I don't have to love him.<BR/><BR/>For people who aggressively go up against religion to the point of eradicating it, they tend to want to throw out the baby with the bathwater. The hard-line stance is that anything religious is automatically evil and wrong - a point where I fundamentally disagree. <BR/><BR/>Do we want to smash Michelangelo's David because it represents a religious viewpoint? <BR/><BR/>Do we want to ban anyone singing 'Amazing Grace' because it might make people feel closer to a non-existent God? <BR/><BR/>Do we want to get rid of AA twelve-step programs and support networks because of their explicit use of the words "God" and "a higher power"? <BR/><BR/>If you are a hard-liner, like I am hearing Maher is, the answer to all of those is going to be "yes." For me, that possibility is more frightening than the world we live in, so I reject it. <BR/><BR/>As Americans, we have freedom of speech, freedom of religious views, and freedom of thought. If we happen to not think the same way you do - Deal with it.<BR/><BR/>Having said all that, I will probably rent the movie.M. Robert Turnagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01482286060613197537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356367299414474663.post-31110046305314830202008-10-09T08:35:00.000-07:002008-10-09T08:35:00.000-07:00OG, exactly. It's a personal choice. I do underst...OG, exactly. It's a personal choice. I do understand that this can sometimes lead to being influenced to do 'bad' things in the name of religion. It's a fine line...<BR/><BR/>Churlita - again, it's the issue of how the institution can sometimes manipulate individuals who can't or won't think for themselves. I understand Bill Maher's point in that. <BR/><BR/>They interviewed a few people at the Vatican who were so reasonable it was shocking. But look at what the institution does. It's hard.NoRegretshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13240929627271129160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356367299414474663.post-66276930237320784992008-10-09T08:11:00.000-07:002008-10-09T08:11:00.000-07:00Bill Maher is always like that. I suppose the good...Bill Maher is always like that. I suppose the good thing is that he's stimulating dialogue.<BR/><BR/>I don't believe in organized religion, but I know that it's really helpful for other people and respect that. My daughter loves that structure, and I'm glad she gets a lot out of it. I do remind her to question everything so she doesn't end up in any kind of cult experience. It was like how my mom raised me, take what you need from it, but you don't need to subscribe to the entire doctrine.Churlitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05018288474865559384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356367299414474663.post-3435392628187245172008-10-09T07:42:00.000-07:002008-10-09T07:42:00.000-07:00Yes, I wanted to go see that, but that is my one r...Yes, I wanted to go see that, but that is my one real issue with Bill Maher (pun intended) its like he is on a crusade to prove those who have religious as idiots or silly people. I actually know a few atheists and it seems that some feel the need to make you feel stupid because you believe, but at the same time want you to respect YOUR none belief. It’s kinda irksome. <BR/><BR/>I don’t look down on people because they don’t believe in a God or that they were created, because as far as I am concern religion and practicing it is a very personal choice. I don’t ridicule people for their beliefs or non-beliefs, in Maher’s case. <BR/><BR/>I want to see the movie because I think Maher’s provocative question makes you exercise your faith and beliefs I do think you should be questioned on what you believe because through defending it you can find out what really makes sense to you (as opposed to just believe what your family taught you). I will DEFINITELY check it out. Have a good day lady!! <BR/><BR/>-OGOG, The Original Glamazonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17041450250560458185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356367299414474663.post-92079578520636951202008-10-09T07:30:00.000-07:002008-10-09T07:30:00.000-07:00Susan, it definitely can be a video watch.Puss - p...Susan, it definitely can be a video watch.<BR/><BR/>Puss - problem is, different people have different definitions of what constitutes rude...NoRegretshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13240929627271129160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356367299414474663.post-32102824766634152232008-10-09T07:10:00.000-07:002008-10-09T07:10:00.000-07:00There's fine line between opinion and judgement. B...There's fine line between opinion and judgement. But rudeness is never acceptable - it completely undermines whatever authority you claim for yourself.<BR/><BR/>PussGlamourpusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01450175254756849062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5356367299414474663.post-90832293962740451712008-10-09T07:06:00.000-07:002008-10-09T07:06:00.000-07:00I thought about going to see this but I think I'll...I thought about going to see this but I think I'll wait for it to come to video.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00421276422785703472noreply@blogger.com