Bill Maher's New Movie "Religulous"

[MTK]

Looking forward to seeing this movie, it should really get some people's panties in a bunch

YouTube - Trailer For Bill Maher's New Movie...

[70Chip]

Making fun of the religious - what a premise. Bill Maher is Kenny Banya.



"Did you hear about my new movie Jerry? It's Gold!"

[BleedBurgundy]

I'll be sure to check that one out. I hope he goes after everyone equally.

[Daseal]

From the preview, it seems like he does, BleedBurgundy. Religion is interesting to me. I'm not sure how everyone can think they're 100% right and everyone else is wrong with absolutely no proof. I can understand believing that there's a god, etc. But saying your god is supreme and right basing it off some book, written by humans, with at best, 3rd to 4th hand information baffles me.

[wolfeskins]

bill maher is an idiot, this movie will suck.

[BleedBurgundy]

Originally Posted by Daseal

From the preview, it seems like he does, BleedBurgundy. Religion is interesting to me. I'm not sure how everyone can think they're 100% right and everyone else is wrong with absolutely no proof. I can understand believing that there's a god, etc. But saying your god is supreme and right basing it off some book, written by humans, with at best, 3rd to 4th hand information baffles me.

We'll see. If i were doing a film of this nature, I'd be hardpressed not to take it easy on the extremist Muslims. You don't want a Fatwah on your ass.

I was listening to Colbert's "I am America and So Can You" the other day in my truck. He has a chapter on Religion where he basically mocks all religions besides Catholicism. Once he gets to Islam, his only comment is something to the effect of "Islam is the one and true religion, etc... Moving on." I thought that was pretty damn funny.

[That Guy]

looks interesting... i don't like maher, but every now and then he does say something poignant.

[saden1]

Love to see pigeons squirm, should be an entertaining movie/documentory.

[Beemnseven]

I can't wait for this one -- it's topic that doesn't get discussed nearly enough in my mind. Everyone should see the absolute lunacy of all the snake-dancing crazies out there.

[firstdown]

The video is no longer up to see I guess god struck it down.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by firstdown

The video is no longer up to see I guess god struck it down.

It still works for me, maybe god just hates you

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

It still works for me, maybe god just hates you

LOL!!! OMG Thank you I was having a bad day! That was great!

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

It still works for me, maybe god just hates you

hahaaaaa

[skinsguy]

You know, I find this movie/documentary extremely offensive. I am proud to call myself a Christian. I believe in Jesus Christ and believe He is my Lord and Savior. I'm not ashamed of my beliefs. I really don't care if Bill Maher is making fun of every religion equally, it still does not make it right in my eyes. I find this stuff just as offensive as racism.

I understand there are those who use religion to get rich or to cause violence. But, don't lump me and my faith in with t.v. evangelists who just want to get rich, the terrorists of the world, and the scam artist tent revivals. That isn't who I am. That isn't who the majority of religious people are. I'll never understand how the majority in this country will fight for civil rights, but will discriminate and make fun of religious people. Makes no sense to me.

With that said, I have enjoyed this Redskins forum. I think the warpath is the best Redskins forum on the internet. However, I can't in my right mind continue to post here knowing how a lot of you guys feel about people of religion. I refuse to get into a heated religious debate. I'll just leave and say thanks for giving me an opportunity to take part in this board. My name is Greg Sykes. Feel free to email me at g.sykes@live.com.

Matty, if you don't mind deleting my account please? Thanks.

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by skinsguy

With that said, I have enjoyed this Redskins forum. I think the warpath is the best Redskins forum on the internet. However, I can't in my right mind continue to post here knowing how a lot of you guys feel about people of religion. I refuse to get into a heated religious debate. I'll just leave and say thanks for giving me an opportunity to take part in this board.

skinsguy I understand how you feel. I'm a Catholic Republican and often disagree with many views here, sometimes I respond, sometimes I just "consider the source" and move on. How others, particularly in the media and Hollywood, feel about Christianity may be condescending and sometimes downright anti-religious, but IMO most of the folks here don't hold the extreme views of Bill Maher. They may be non-religious and find a movie like this funny because it will focus on the extremes that you mentioned, but I don't perceive the intent from the majority of the members on this site to be offensive towards Christians.

I'm not good at quoting scripture, but Christ brought the Good News to many who didn't want to receive these gifts. I've tried to stay away from religious discussions here for the most part, because it is so personal, but maybe folks like us should speak up more when things like this are brought up.

You are a valuable contributor here, I enjoy reading your posts, and this site will be worse off if you leave. Please reconsider.