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Warren DeMontague

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125. When you insult the Booba, you're only insulting yourself.

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Sun Jan 15, 2012, 10:07 PM

Jan 2012

But, really, deeper understanding of cosmological and existential mysteries isn't exactly Western Monotheism's strong suit, IMHO.

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I've seen Jesus referred to as Jeebus and Jeezus. [View all] Snake Alchemist Jan 2012 OP

Is there a rule against it? Rex Jan 2012 #1

I was not citing a rule nor do I think there should be one. Snake Alchemist Jan 2012 #6

Oh Rex Jan 2012 #7

Do we REALLY have to do to Christians what Republicans do to everyone else? Zalatix Jan 2012 #41

It's rude, insensitive, and disruptive. LoZoccolo Jan 2012 #69

Well did you alert on this thread? Rex Jan 2012 #157

What? n/t LoZoccolo Jan 2012 #158

This Catholic finds it insulting but I'm emilyg Jan 2012 #2

and some catholics don't shanti Jan 2012 #49

I also find it insulting xmas74 Jan 2012 #59

get used to it DontTreadOnMe Jan 2012 #122

Isn't it great when you can rationalize disrespect of people for actions of others? joeglow3 Jan 2012 #130

I never asked for an example. xmas74 Jan 2012 #133

All this time, I've been reading these alternate terms EFerrari Jan 2012 #71

It depends on how DevonRex Jan 2012 #91

When it's used to mock or insult others, I think it is very antagonistic and out of place. cbayer Jan 2012 #3

Good analogies Broderick Jan 2012 #4

Hadn't thought of it and I certainly wouldn't use the Buddhist one. GoneOffShore Jan 2012 #15

But Buddha definitely did not miss many meals so it seemed appropriate as an example. :) nt Snake Alchemist Jan 2012 #21

"The Buddha did not miss many meals" Warren DeMontague Jan 2012 #161

That shows that you don't know much about some of the more extreme varieties Lydia Leftcoast Jan 2012 #82

????? Yo_Mama Jan 2012 #129

I prefer JC but then again I am not a Christian. Left coast liberal Jan 2012 #5

If you're not a Christian, then using JC really makes no sense at all... markpkessinger Jan 2012 #48

This message was self-deleted by its author Tesha Jan 2012 #8

I am not asking for a rule. Snake Alchemist Jan 2012 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author Tesha Jan 2012 #13

Or polmaven Jan 2012 #34

how do you feel about xtian? ret5hd Jan 2012 #9

Absolutely fine. nt Snake Alchemist Jan 2012 #10

Thought it was Xian. Saving Hawaii Jan 2012 #12

I've seen both hyphenate Jan 2012 #98

Remember, that is based on X (Chi) Kellerfeller Jan 2012 #79

Really? Not according to the perpetually offended here. ret5hd Jan 2012 #118

Well, I can't help ignorance Kellerfeller Jan 2012 #124

It is the X in this thing: jberryhill Jan 2012 #126

Do you charge a fee to staighten 'em out? Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2012 #143

I don't call it a fee. It's a "love offering" jberryhill Jan 2012 #156

Ha! Critters2 Jan 2012 #223

I use Jeebus... one_voice Jan 2012 #14

That makes sense to me. nt Snake Alchemist Jan 2012 #17

You know that 'Jebus' come from a Simpsons episode, right???? msanthrope Jan 2012 #16

I am aware. Very funny episode with Betty White. Snake Alchemist Jan 2012 #18

Blasphemy is a victimless crime, you know. msanthrope Jan 2012 #24

You could excuse a lot of ill SaintPete Jan 2012 #37

Stop using logic. GoneOffShore Jan 2012 #39

I imagine Theo Van Gogh would beg to differ. nt Snake Alchemist Jan 2012 #42

And we finally get to the heart of the matter. Ikonoklast Jan 2012 #68

What heart? Snake Alchemist Jan 2012 #70

If you say so. Ikonoklast Jan 2012 #73

You can believe whatever you like. That point is also relevant to the discussion. nt Snake Alchemist Jan 2012 #74

Fatwa envy. Not pretty. nt msanthrope Jan 2012 #81

Not sure how you could see envy in that refutation. nt Snake Alchemist Jan 2012 #136

I shall never accuse you of self-awareness, then. nt msanthrope Jan 2012 #154

I will forego accusing you of reaching erroneous conclusions then. nt Snake Alchemist Jan 2012 #176

Fatwa envy. I love it! It fits so perfectly. Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2012 #144

PZ Myers coined that phrase. I cannot claim it. msanthrope Jan 2012 #153

Blasphemy didn't kill Van Gogh BB1 Jan 2012 #208

Theo Van Gogh was a victim of murder, not blasphemy. -nt- DireStrike Jan 2012 #211

That's a bit like saying someone was a victim of a bullet and not a gun. nt Snake Alchemist Jan 2012 #212

No it isnt. DireStrike Jan 2012 #226

Yes it is. No I do not :). nt Snake Alchemist Jan 2012 #227

They could smite the heathens who say Jebus!! adigal Jan 2012 #86

I suspect 'fatwa envy' is very real on the part of some wingnut Xtians. msanthrope Jan 2012 #90

This message was self-deleted by its author Obamanaut Jan 2012 #164

When used derogatorily, I think it's unneccessary and petty. pinto Jan 2012 #19

Well when you go into a restaurant and find that you need to wait at the bar grantcart Jan 2012 #20

+1 Ruby the Liberal Jan 2012 #102

Even "Jesus" isn't his real name. Archae Jan 2012 #22

Actually, no, the New Testament was first written in Greek Lydia Leftcoast Jan 2012 #83

Jeebus is the person who hates the poor, the sick, and the imprisoned. Ikonoklast Jan 2012 #23

I never realized where it came from until this thread treestar Jan 2012 #30

Well put. Bluenorthwest Jan 2012 #31

i like that definition and distinction... hlthe2b Jan 2012 #36

I just haven't seen anything similar for those that pervert the teachings of Muhammad. nt. Snake Alchemist Jan 2012 #38

Ask Dan Savage to write a column about it. GoneOffShore Jan 2012 #107

+1 JoePhilly Jan 2012 #62

perhaps we should burn all blaspemers at the stake - The UN etc are heading that direction nt msongs Jan 2012 #25

Jeebus is a Simpson's reference. The joke is on Homer. Bluenorthwest Jan 2012 #26

This message was self-deleted by its author Obamanaut Jan 2012 #163

lighten up, francis spanone Jan 2012 #27

An alternate form is 'chayssus'. lpbk2713 Jan 2012 #28

Personally sharp_stick Jan 2012 #29

Don't you mean Woden? Archae Jan 2012 #33

DING DING DING DING! Agreed. nt left coaster Jan 2012 #44

When I say "Geebus" I am specifically NOT referring to Jesus... hlthe2b Jan 2012 #32

doesn't bother me hfojvt Jan 2012 #35

You've given me an interesting idea for chocolate milk company. nt Snake Alchemist Jan 2012 #40

On Halloween he is BooHammad, and he likes bacon wrapped sheep (nt) The Straight Story Jan 2012 #43

"Sacred cows make the best hamburger." Mark Twain Tierra_y_Libertad Jan 2012 #45

Ba Ba Buddha! Ba Ba Buddha! Ba Ba Buddha! zbdent Jan 2012 #46

I'm recommending because I think it's an interesting question. I find it antogonistic and funny. Gregorian Jan 2012 #47

When you can't laugh at your self who can you laugh at? Drale Jan 2012 #50

Considering the historical oppression perpetrated in the name of a mythical sky fairy, AtomicKitten Jan 2012 #51

As an Episcopalian, I'm not in the least offended... markpkessinger Jan 2012 #52

Amen! hyphenate Jan 2012 #106

As an Episcopalian, I am offended. kwassa Jan 2012 #138

I suppose that Shadowflash Jan 2012 #53

+1 n/t customerserviceguy Jan 2012 #65

Excellent! SammyWinstonJack Jan 2012 #184

Preach it, Shadowflash. Raffi Ella Jan 2012 #206

Ding ding we have a winner malaise Jan 2012 #239

You Forgot Jaysus! we can do it Jan 2012 #54

I think it is unnecessarily rude. nt DevonRex Jan 2012 #55

Let's see what Tommy Lee Jones has to say about it Scootaloo Jan 2012 #56

When Muslims in this country start behaving the way most 'Christians' do The Doctor. Jan 2012 #57

Seriously? Ruby the Liberal Jan 2012 #99

LOL! Rex Jan 2012 #225

When a large group of people make asses of themselves the way so many Christians have, The Doctor. Jan 2012 #237

No, you didn't and no, you haven't. Ruby the Liberal Jan 2012 #238

Then I'm not talking about them. The Doctor. Jan 2012 #245

That is the problem with stereotypes and blanket statements Ruby the Liberal Jan 2012 #246

Mulsims no better kwolf68 Jan 2012 #230

Mooohammad is pretty funny. ZombieHorde Jan 2012 #58

How about "Badda Bing Badda Buddha" ?? JoePhilly Jan 2012 #61

That made me laugh, but I can be pretty immature. nt ZombieHorde Jan 2012 #64

me too ... JoePhilly Jan 2012 #119

Sounds like a good name for a fast-food vegetarian restaurant...run by The Mob. Ikonoklast Jan 2012 #76

Maybe an Indian - Italian Fusion restaurant. JoePhilly Jan 2012 #120

Not the same KT2000 Jan 2012 #60

The other one I've seen is God vs. Dog Renew Deal Jan 2012 #63

I hadn't seen those posts, but I agree. Disrespect to others' religion is not cool. nt Honeycombe8 Jan 2012 #66

Why? He's not the only person for whom we have 'nicknames'. NYC Liberal Jan 2012 #67

Blasphamy is in the ear of the auditor. haele Jan 2012 #72

I occasionally use Jebus Warpy Jan 2012 #75

My understanding is it's very common progressive slang referencing religious right Rethugs. riderinthestorm Jan 2012 #77

I wonder why no one uses it to mock President Obama with... cherokeeprogressive Jan 2012 #78

Because we atheists know what rendering unto Caesar means. nt msanthrope Jan 2012 #89

I do this frequently. bvar22 Jan 2012 #80

Yes. tabasco Jan 2012 #84

Concur. madamesilverspurs Jan 2012 #85

Agree Broderick Jan 2012 #87

I dunno. Cleita Jan 2012 #88

This message was self-deleted by its author Obamanaut Jan 2012 #92

Wait, I thought Christians belonged to Jesus, not the other way around? cleanhippie Jan 2012 #213

Feel free to call any god what you wish to hyphenate Jan 2012 #93

why are there 2 of these post from 2 different posters but with the exact wording - see link leftyohiolib Jan 2012 #94

The second poster copied and pasted? dems_rightnow Jan 2012 #96

Yep Broderick Jan 2012 #97

duh. or i guess i should say D'oh- i shoulda figured that out on my own leftyohiolib Jan 2012 #101

GD posts can go by fast xmas74 Jan 2012 #135

Skinner has 27 sock puttets, which can get confusing for just about anyone. ZombieHorde Jan 2012 #103

How do you know this? tawadi Jan 2012 #105

That was a joke. Sorry for the confusion; I thought the large number made it obvious. ZombieHorde Jan 2012 #109

Oh tawadi Jan 2012 #111

I fall for similar shit all the time. ZombieHorde Jan 2012 #117

He must be one of 'em. Critters2 Jan 2012 #224

I know someone who has more. Warren DeMontague Jan 2012 #128

Unlike some religions, people don't tend to get blown up Nye Bevan Jan 2012 #95

Go take a walk around Belfast and tell me that with a straight face. (NT) Heywood J Jan 2012 #170

So the Irish troubles were about killing people in the name of Christianity, Nye Bevan Jan 2012 #179

Most use terms like jeebus & jeezus to try not to be antagonistic... countryjake Jan 2012 #100

I refrained from posting this. Yet, I am so glad you did....nt msanthrope Jan 2012 #155

Now you've done it tawadi Jan 2012 #104

You got some butter for that? GoneOffShore Jan 2012 #108

Is Jesus male? Can you see him? xfundy Jan 2012 #110

If he's offended, he can speak up. LeftyMom Jan 2012 #112

+1 cleanhippie Jan 2012 #214

To put things in perspective....... MzShellG Jan 2012 #113

agree Broderick Jan 2012 #114

Thank you. emilyg Jan 2012 #123

to Jewish folks his Hebrew name was Yeshua. translated to to English it is Joshua. piratefish08 Jan 2012 #127

"Why do Christians always have to be victims?" Read what Nietzsche had to say about it. harmonicon Jan 2012 #171

Not the same at all Logical Jan 2012 #147

"Can," of course. RUMMYisFROSTED Jan 2012 #115

I mostly do it to distinguish between LadyHawkAZ Jan 2012 #116

"Jeebus" is from an old "Simpsons" episode obamanut2012 Jan 2012 #121

When you insult the Booba, you're only insulting yourself. Warren DeMontague Jan 2012 #125

Buddha is not a god, he is a human. Manifestor_of_Light Jan 2012 #132

Actually, my point was, you're supposed to find the Buddha (or the Buddha-nature) in the mirror. Warren DeMontague Jan 2012 #151

These days, I prefer Futurama-isms... backscatter712 Jan 2012 #131

The reason I do that is that I really don't like using "Jesus" as a swear word eridani Jan 2012 #134

But its exactly the same thing. undeterred Jan 2012 #139

Avoiding the name is the same as using it? eridani Jan 2012 #152

Its almost more disrespectful on my planet. undeterred Jan 2012 #219

Have you seen the words used to refer to women around here? undeterred Jan 2012 #137

Cheese & crackers, I always interpreted those as euphemisms for "taking the name ... in vain." DirkGently Jan 2012 #140

Holy shit! Kali Jan 2012 #141

"Gee," I think you have a point. DirkGently Jan 2012 #148

I don't think it's disrespectful frazzled Jan 2012 #142

It's a good way for posters to self-identify as Union Scribe Jan 2012 #145

No one is sure Jesus was a real person, so I guess it is ok. Logical Jan 2012 #146

I'm not offended by it ohheckyeah Jan 2012 #149

I will never ever understand the over sensitivity some people have over religion fujiyama Jan 2012 #150

No, it's only reserved to insult Christian Raine Jan 2012 #159

It's a way of cussing without using his name in vain. That's why I do it. Lil Missy Jan 2012 #160

As a Christian 1stlady Jan 2012 #162

Creationism does not equate with Christianity RainDog Jan 2012 #166

And here's the jury decision on hiding your post RainDog Jan 2012 #167

why don't you watch this RainDog Jan 2012 #168

Tell me how evolution has yet to be proven RainDog Jan 2012 #169

I think you need to get yourself a dictionary and learn what "theory" means in science. harmonicon Jan 2012 #172

I doubt this person has the first idea about science RainDog Jan 2012 #180

It is a theory. Snake Alchemist Jan 2012 #182

Yes, and "theory" in science means something much different than it does in common use. harmonicon Jan 2012 #183

No argument here. nt Snake Alchemist Jan 2012 #188

I don't believe in donuts MattBaggins Jan 2012 #194

That's your right, and I respect it. harmonicon Jan 2012 #195

The number 7 brings me to seals Broderick Jan 2012 #196

Most of these not-things are probably cases of lizard/reptilian replacement. harmonicon Jan 2012 #199

LMAO Broderick Jan 2012 #205

If they live in the water they are fish MattBaggins Jan 2012 #204

LMAO Broderick Jan 2012 #207

In science, a theory is more important than a law RainDog Jan 2012 #186

I do not think that is the case Snake Alchemist Jan 2012 #189

those were hypotheses that were never proven n/t RainDog Jan 2012 #190

Just because a test on a hypothesis gives a certain result, does not make the theory correct. Snake Alchemist Jan 2012 #191

I noted what a theory is, above. RainDog Jan 2012 #197

And you admit a theory can be incorrect? Snake Alchemist Jan 2012 #198

absolutes are the realm of religion RainDog Jan 2012 #200

I'll ask again. You admit a theory can be incorrect? Snake Alchemist Jan 2012 #201

that's a scientific law RainDog Jan 2012 #202

Yes, it is. And that is the difference. Snake Alchemist Jan 2012 #203

Leprecauns have also not been disproven Marrah_G Jan 2012 #173

Heh. Yeah. Shadowflash Jan 2012 #185

And yet you use the word 'rethugs'. Hmmm... randome Jan 2012 #187

If you deny evolution MattBaggins Jan 2012 #192

Please link to this post where you were called a "nutcase" and YOUR post got hidden. cleanhippie Jan 2012 #215

here it is RainDog Jan 2012 #218

Thanks. Funny thing is, no one called here a nutjob, not once. cleanhippie Jan 2012 #220

I used the word RainDog Jan 2012 #222

"Evolution is a theory that has yet to be proven and because it is such a far stretch..." cleanhippie Jan 2012 #216

You're not doing Christianity any favors by tying it to Creationist reality denialism. LeftyMom Jan 2012 #221

Does Jesus consist of matter snooper2 Jan 2012 #235

He was just a mortal man. Sky Masterson Jan 2012 #165

"I am not religious in the least. I just find it oddly antagonistic and out of place." Hmmm retread Jan 2012 #174

I use the "bless your little heart" test. LanternWaste Jan 2012 #175

No free pass for evil insanity ... Meeker Morgan Jan 2012 #177

Oh gawd. Iggo Jan 2012 #178

When Islam or Buddhism become the dominant Religious Machine of Oppression in the USA MNBrewer Jan 2012 #181

I prefer sky being. sarcasmo Jan 2012 #193

I use jeez, gee, goddamn, jezus, etc. Neoma Jan 2012 #209

Do you type "G-d" Goblinmonger Jan 2012 #210

'God,' like 'Christ,' is not a name but a title or descriptor. Lance_Boyle Jan 2012 #228

Yeah, does that deny that there are religions Goblinmonger Jan 2012 #229

Sects of religions, but not religions themselves... LanternWaste Jan 2012 #231

There is certainly a Hebrew/English problem Goblinmonger Jan 2012 #232

The name of God is not 'God.' Lance_Boyle Jan 2012 #233

specifically which religion are you referring to... LanternWaste Jan 2012 #243

Jewish religion Goblinmonger Jan 2012 #244

Personally... Prophet 451 Jan 2012 #217

It's supposed to be JESABUS snooper2 Jan 2012 #234

Aw, Geez...I mean Gee Whiz...No, I mean Cripes! MineralMan Jan 2012 #236

How about "Gawd?" FSogol Jan 2012 #240

It was good enough for Duke Ellington, so it's good enough for me. nt NoGOPZone Jan 2012 #241

Blame The Simpsons... Drunken Irishman Jan 2012 #242

dang, didn't work, never mind... Skip Intro Jan 2012 #247

It is permissible to do so; you will offend people if you do. Donald Ian Rankin Jan 2012 #248