"please define "blasphemy"" Topic

as used as a DH worthy offense

whose invisible friends aren't we allowed to comment on?

*semi bemused non religious person wants to know*

I'm pretty sure having my head uncovered es off some "god" or another

whose invisible friends aren't we allowed to comment on?

How about the Tooth Fairy?

Buddha on a scooter.

I would have thought the general rule against talking about religion would have that covered already.

"All I said was 'This fish is good enough for Jehovah'".

Well, since you asked our opinion (and you did), I would suggest that a little respect would go a long way in preventing a Dog Housing. And to answer your question…all of them.

Ok, that might have come across a little snooty. It was meant as a general comment on the seeming decrease in respectfulness for others opinions.

Can we talk about Thor or Set or is discussion of the Osprey's Rules "Of Gods and Mortals" considered offensive?

It seems Lovecraft had a wider usage for blasphemy…I always wondered about that.

Unless the applicable definition is any sort of profanity such as G-- D--- (which simple courtesy would prohibit) then "blasphemy" is going to be specific to a particular religion. For example, I believe there is a song including lyrics to the effect that someone is 'so bad not even God can save me." A Christian would consider that blasphemous. But on TMP I'm imagine it just boils down to some basic tolerance and restraint.

It was meant as a general comment on the seeming decrease in respectfulness for others opinions.

That seems to be a fallacy that our society is widely adopting, that all opinions are equally valid and deserving of respect; that opinions are a good alternative to facts. Does the Time Cube guy deserve respect for his opinions? What about a schizophrenic patient in a hospital claiming to be Jesus? How far should we go to avoid hurting people's feelings? Is posting one of the Jyllands-Posten Muhammad comics a DH-able offense if the thread is relevant to the topic?

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That seems to be a fallacy that our society is widely adopting

I know what you're getting at and tend to agree. Having said that, I don't think that's the issue here. Courtesy is rarely the wrong choice.

Regarding the OP, that just makes me wonder if folks are tired of the usual politics and Tango-bashing and are moving on to stirring up new tempests for their teapots. :)

I don't particularly like what Paint Pig was writing but blasphemy?

Is anybody in the DH now for blasphemy? I thought it was for run of the mill "politics".

John,

Paint Pig is in for three days, for saying something I will sometimes say while frustrated. And sometimes, "on a cracker" instead of "on a bike".

@ Rebelyell2006
Oh, I don't think all opinions are valid, some of them are down right insane. Doesn't mean I'm going to tell the holder of said opinion.

I always thought that any deity who takes offence at something a mere mortal says must be a sensitive wee petal.

Suspending a member for blasphemy is pretty bizarre in the 21st century. Some people on here, including ones who make these decisions would probably faint clean away hearing a standard Kiwi conversation, replete with 'blasphemy', 'crude language' and all the other utterings that are prohibited here.

I always thought that any deity who takes offence at something a mere mortal says must be a sensitive wee petal.

A deity can do whatever He/She wants. It's one of the perks of he job.

Two men say they're Jesus
One of them must be wrong.
There's a protest singer;
he's singing protest songs.

Paint Pig is in for three days…

Although I barely know him, it seems to me that he might enjoy the uniqueness of his sentence.

Although I barely know him, it seems to me that he might enjoy the uniqueness of his sentence.

Not that unique, unless he was posting from his phone while in the Vatican. Then it would be kinky…

Pretty confusing to me.

Just one more clue that TMP is not Frothers.

Is apostasy next?

He should consider himself lucky he is not hauled before the United Nations!
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My Bible is silent on Jesus' proscription of bicycles.

And are we to expect the Spanish Inquisition?

NOBODY expect the spanish inquisition!

Link was not formatted right on his page.

as used as a DH worthy offense

Probably a poor choice of words by Julia, but the offense was breaking the rule against religion on the forum.

'I'm pretty sure having my head uncovered Bleeped textes off some "god" or another'

It's an abomination unto Nuggin.

"breaking the rule against religion on the forum"

that's a standing rule
cool

buuuuuut I don't know that a pic of jesus on a bike is a religious comment

fortunately, not my call

So are you going to change it to religion now ????

I'd prefer if he did. Keeping the forum civil by banning politics and religion is one thing, but calling something "blasphemy" seems perverse in my mind.

buuuuuut I don't know that a pic of jesus on a bike is a religious comment

Not if we are talking about Jesús and the other members of the Mexican Hell's Angels, that would be completely different.

Hey, Paint Pig! Wanna get stoned?

Actually, I was kinda expecting the Spanish Inquisition…

"Drugs don't phase me
Jesus can't save me
Dog faced boy"

Dog Faced Boy

The Eels

On what planet is that particular phrase 'blasphemy', or even discussion of religion? Particularly given the country of origin of the poster.

The urban dictionary describes it as:

"The using of christ's name, not necessarily in vain, but to exclaim surprise, disbelief, or disgust.
Also used in the excellent film, Ginger Snaps."

Are we not even allowed to mention a religious word now? So I'm guessing 'Moslem', 'Christian' and 'Jewish' are out?

Lord, give me strength.

I feel pretty sad (and bemused) that Paint Pig got Dawghoused simply for using a standard cultural expression. I thought it was a good bit of banter between us at the time.

Lets please have a bit of sense here and have Paint Pig released.

I thought riding a bike was healthy.

The rule that paint Pig infringed was more probably the Profanity rule than the Religion rule.

Incredibly old-school profanity, like exclaiming "by Odin's codpiece".

Is "OMG" acceptable?

Doug

It depends on what the "G" represents. "Ow my gallbladder" should be fine, unless there was a minor Slavic river god named Gallbladder, in which case we better gather up stones.

Blasphemy is the only victimless crime.

It is not at all that simple link
The Pig has stumbled upon dangerous secrets.
Presently, he is safer in the doghouse.

"please define "blasphemy""

Im sorry, my fault, referring to Religion Rule.

It's a pretty common figure of speech, and hardly (in my opinion, which means nothing) worthy of a stint in the DH. Are we going to DH people for exclaiming "Zounds!" now, too?

Doug

Lets please have a bit of sense here and have Paint Pig released.

I agree, why this reminds me of another "technical problem" that led to another un DHing

actually to some religions – the depicting of any representation of 'man' is blasphemy…
so if you paint little soldiers (i do, but oh so rarely now) – we are collectively "in that category"

I certainly woship false idols. In fact, I have my eye on some more false idols (probably from GZG) as we speak…

Jesus may not have had a bicycle, but I believe that Moses had a motorbike, as the roar of his Triumph could be heard throughout the land.

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Apparently…He can't take a joke.