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42. Jury said not to hide your post...

Mon Jun 16, 2014, 10:09 AM

Jun 2014

Looks like my response was incorrect. Most of the jury found your post not worthy of hiding. I am pleasantly surprised.
On Mon Jun 16, 2014, 10:02 AM an alert was sent on the following post:

It's like being a little bit mentally handicapped...
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=5105383

REASON FOR ALERT

This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate.

ALERTER'S COMMENTS

Comparing Christianity to a mental handicap. I don't care which side of the argument you're on, that's offensive to someone!

You served on a randomly-selected Jury of DU members which reviewed this post. The review was completed at Mon Jun 16, 2014, 10:06 AM, and the Jury voted 3-4 to LEAVE IT.

Juror #1 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: I don't see anything negative or inappropriate in that post
Juror #2 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: I think I recognize this poster from somewhere...
Juror #3 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: A better analogy could have been stated but it appears the person who alerted to this post is rather thin skinned when it comes to religion. Unfortunately I would bet that most of the jury will feel the same way, thin skinned and overly sensitive.
Juror #4 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #5 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #6 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #7 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: This is offensive to anyone who has any sort of religious faith.

Thank you very much for participating in our Jury system, and we hope you will be able to participate again in the future.

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If the bible is the most important book in your life that is fucking scary [View all] snooper2 Jun 2014 OP

Sadly the bible is the only book that has been read by malaise Jun 2014 #1

As Mark Twain once said, riqster Jun 2014 #5

One of my favorite authors malaise Jun 2014 #11

Yeah, he's high on my list too. riqster Jun 2014 #16

but he doesn't have a book in the bible rurallib Jun 2014 #37

^^^this^^^ truebluegreen Jun 2014 #55

Liked his comment ChazInAz Jun 2014 #84

I thought that was Billy Connolly... :D AtheistCrusader Jun 2014 #73

I love the Mark Twain quote Rigster has inserted below. Couple funny stories... PatrickforO Jun 2014 #35

I know exactly what you mean malaise Jun 2014 #44

Context? riqster Jun 2014 #2

here snooper2 Jun 2014 #4

Thanks! riqster Jun 2014 #7

Of course it's just lip service. Politics. randome Jun 2014 #3

Yep, kissing babies, thumping the bible and flag waving ... typical politician speak. Most of them RKP5637 Jun 2014 #19

Like the Founders? JaneyVee Jun 2014 #6

Franklin was big on the Bible. He analyzed it and created his own set of crucial bits. riqster Jun 2014 #10

Thomas Jefferson created the Jefferson Bible composed of writings he felt were worth following. lumpy Jun 2014 #126

The "Jefferson Bible" is more properly called: "The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth" LongTomH Jun 2014 #146

I give people from hundreds of years ago a pass snooper2 Jun 2014 #13

It has been known "how the sun works" since Galileo onenote Jun 2014 #63

I wasn't aware Galileo explained nuclear fusion in detail snooper2 Jun 2014 #124

So the line is nuclear fusion onenote Jun 2014 #148

If you read the founders edhopper Jun 2014 #15

This does get us into specifically religious territory el_bryanto Jun 2014 #8

fundies of all stripes only scare me when they actually follow their holy book snooper2 Jun 2014 #18

OK - I'm not sure how to unpack that el_bryanto Jun 2014 #20

Sucide Bombers, Abortion Clinic Bombers, people who smite others for woirking on Sunday snooper2 Jun 2014 #38

OK - so you are afraid of terrorists who are motivated by the Bible el_bryanto Jun 2014 #60

I'm frightened by politictians who think a 5000-year-old fairy tale is a guide to modern governance. MindPilot Jun 2014 #22

I agree that religion has no place in government, unless that also means that religious people el_bryanto Jun 2014 #23

people who believe in fairy tales cannot represent my political interests... mike_c Jun 2014 #86

Do you think religious people should be allowed to vote? el_bryanto Jun 2014 #90

of course not.... mike_c Jun 2014 #91

So you'd like to see essentially a reversal of the current set up el_bryanto Jun 2014 #92

you've completely ignored what I said and put your words in my mouth.... mike_c Jun 2014 #94

Hmmmm el_bryanto Jun 2014 #95

ah-- no, you misunderstood.... mike_c Jun 2014 #97

Ah ok - sorry I misunderstood. nt el_bryanto Jun 2014 #99

It's about religious politicians (holding office) spouting their religiosity beliefs and legislating 2banon Jun 2014 #89

I agree 100% MindPilot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! n/a onecent Jun 2014 #25

n addition to a rousing tale, Homer's epic tale, The Iliad, is also an ancient Greek discussion... LanternWaste Jun 2014 #71

Most people don't think the Iliad actually happened phil89 Jun 2014 #108

The Illiad is awesome but it has little to say about political ethics. Vattel Jun 2014 #149

Succinctly put, MindPilot. 'nuff said. 2banon Jun 2014 #83

They scare the SHIT out of me! Muslims who revere the Koran, "Atlas Shrugged" genwah Jun 2014 #48

Nothing makes me want to vote for someone less. MindPilot Jun 2014 #9

Thank you! Well said! n/t RKP5637 Jun 2014 #21

There was a politican once who said: KurtNYC Jun 2014 #27

And he was right. Iggo Jun 2014 #54

If someone shows bigotry on DU towards Jews, or African-Americans, or women Fortinbras Armstrong Jun 2014 #101

I'm glad to hear you're against bigotry on DU. Iggo Jun 2014 #106

Thanks, but that does not answer my question. n/t Fortinbras Armstrong Jun 2014 #111

Correct. (n/t) Iggo Jun 2014 #114

So, instead of irrelevancies, how about an answer? Fortinbras Armstrong Jun 2014 #119

Okay...No. Iggo Jun 2014 #136

I asked "why is anti-religious bigotry acceptable on DU" Fortinbras Armstrong Jun 2014 #160

"I want a politician to tell me that they are guided by the scientific method, logic, reason ..." Scuba Jun 2014 #72

There probably already are smallcat88 Jun 2014 #78

the complete works of shakespeare? he had some fantastical creatures and happenings as well.... unblock Jun 2014 #12

When are people going to learn to stop believing politicians' BS BainsBane Jun 2014 #14

Do you think Jimmy Carter is secretly an atheist? (nt) Nye Bevan Jun 2014 #43

no President has been an atheist BainsBane Jun 2014 #45

And THAT is the problem... Moostache Jun 2014 #65

Fascinating observation BainsBane Jun 2014 #69

Children need guidance smallcat88 Jun 2014 #82

FFS, she was speaking to a church group. Of COURSE she was pandering. KittyWampus Jun 2014 #17

"900 year old humans, talking snakes and virgin births"? whathehell Jun 2014 #24

Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2014 #28

Jury said not to hide your post... rexcat Jun 2014 #42

You think comparing Christians to the mentally handicapped is okay? moriah Jun 2014 #46

You are correct... rexcat Jun 2014 #50

I was being tongue-in-cheek. moriah Jun 2014 #53

I did get your tongue-in-cheek comment.. rexcat Jun 2014 #74

Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2014 #77

I just want to be clear here. What exact point are you making here? hrmjustin Jun 2014 #93

Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2014 #105

I believe some of it is allegory and some literal. What does that make me in you POV? hrmjustin Jun 2014 #112

Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2014 #125

You are never inconsistent? hrmjustin Jun 2014 #129

If people here are so bent out of joint over it BainsBane Jun 2014 #47

Some surveys disagree -- in one 75% said they believe virgin birth KurtNYC Jun 2014 #29

Wow. Iggo Jun 2014 #56

I am one yeoman6987 Jun 2014 #122

Virgin birth is not really all that uncommon. Penetration is not necessary to get semen in place. nt ieoeja Jun 2014 #132

so did God say to Mary: hey Mary, pssst! over here and sit on this turkey baster? Whisp Jun 2014 #142

That would have eliminated proof of virginity. ieoeja Jun 2014 #147

Why? rug Jun 2014 #26

Think of the uproar if she had said "Lady Chatterley's Lover". greatauntoftriplets Jun 2014 #30

It's only scary if you have never read it. dilby Jun 2014 #31

+1! n/t ColesCountyDem Jun 2014 #109

I think both Testaments are appalling and Skidmore Jun 2014 #156

And why is that? dilby Jun 2014 #162

The Big Book Of Lies Fred Gilmore Jun 2014 #32

Fuxx Noise smallcat88 Jun 2014 #88

Meh - I go with lip service... cyberswede Jun 2014 #33

I can't even think of one specific "most important" book that I've read.... it's impossible riderinthestorm Jun 2014 #34

I'm going to REALLY hedge my bets and say 'The Encyclopedia Brittanica' AtheistCrusader Jun 2014 #76

My problem with those who mostly or worse yet only read the Bible, SheilaT Jun 2014 #36

It's arguably true for most Americans, believers, Christians or whomever. Orsino Jun 2014 #39

It's not the 900 year old humans, talking snakes, and virgin births you should be worried about. gtar100 Jun 2014 #40

Exactly! Myth as controlling reality is why the world is doomed. nt broadcaster75201 Jun 2014 #41

The Bible isn't one book, it's many different books. dawg Jun 2014 #49

As a Christian I read the Bible and I find this post offensive... chillfactor Jun 2014 #51

I agree, and I am more of an agnostic than anything else. The OP expresses an intolerance that one lostincalifornia Jun 2014 #62

"Bible wood" packman Jun 2014 #52

If the bible is a most important book in someone's life does NOT mean they take all the content lostincalifornia Jun 2014 #57

Little Bear is a beautiful program. Hopefully it will influence many of our children. My great grand jwirr Jun 2014 #58

But bears can't really talk ... dawg Jun 2014 #64

LOL jwirr Jun 2014 #66

I completely disagree. Thomas Merton has been a big influence on me cali Jun 2014 #59

The most important book in George W. Bush's life was My Pet Goat liberal N proud Jun 2014 #61

The bible is important in my life. hrmjustin Jun 2014 #67

Not scary at all. mwooldri Jun 2014 #68

I'm not sure what bothers me more tularetom Jun 2014 #70

Are you saying we shouldn't get our moral precepts from desert heat-addled goat herders from the AtheistCrusader Jun 2014 #75

Will we grow up before we become extinct? I dont know, but yes, said indeed randys1 Jun 2014 #79

Shocked that you would advocate for a less than truthful position bobduca Jun 2014 #80

It saddens me every time I have to hope a candidate I really like isn't being honest Lee-Lee Jun 2014 #81

I agree. berni_mccoy Jun 2014 #85

I've always thought of the bible as a great resource for the study of "Western" thought. Demoiselle Jun 2014 #87

It is the most important book in my life!! Peacetrain Jun 2014 #96

Shamless Pandering Ned Flanders Jun 2014 #98

You can't take the bible literally smallcat88 Jun 2014 #100

I'm in agreement with this OP. And I'm disheartened that "believers" hijacked it 2banon Jun 2014 #102

How exactly did believers hi-jack it? el_bryanto Jun 2014 #107

No one in elected office believes in sky daddy....it's just for votes. ileus Jun 2014 #103

The Bible also is about feeding the hungry, housing the homeless and clothing the naked. yellowcanine Jun 2014 #104

No. It's human decency phil89 Jun 2014 #110

Wow, and we should not need laws to tell us these things because it's human decency right? dilby Jun 2014 #116

The Sovereign Citizens would essentially agree with that..... yellowcanine Jun 2014 #134

There is the problem with human decency, everyone has a different moral compass. dilby Jun 2014 #137

You conflate both Testaments, something a Christian would take issue with. The "Sermon on the Mount" WinkyDink Jun 2014 #117

The New Testament is full of savagery and nonsense. LeftyMom Jun 2014 #120

"You shouldn't need a book to tell you these things." So people should not write about yellowcanine Jun 2014 #130

Thank you. madamesilverspurs Jun 2014 #113

Of course. Those are non-obvious concepts no other society figured out. LeftyMom Jun 2014 #115

Sweden was hardly "godless" in its history! (Hello, Lutheranism!) WinkyDink Jun 2014 #118

In their current practice they're highly irreligious. LeftyMom Jun 2014 #123

It's a silly argument. Of course religion played a role in the development of modern Sweden. yellowcanine Jun 2014 #133

Try not to be so terrified. Nye Bevan Jun 2014 #121

I misread this gollygee Jun 2014 #127

I've always thought: in fiction lies truth Boom Sound 416 Jun 2014 #128

Hillary's religiosity is a tempest in a teapot. lumpy Jun 2014 #131

My heart goes out to your ears and the awful things you have had to hear from Hillary. NCTraveler Jun 2014 #135

Almost as scary as the sub-literate half-wit who pretends to know which books should be disqualified LanternWaste Jun 2014 #138

Ah yes, DU's acceptable whipping boy Prophet 451 Jun 2014 #139

you'll be okay in the morning, I promise! LOL snooper2 Jun 2014 #141

I worship the devil n/t Prophet 451 Jun 2014 #143

I had sex with the devil once, but she didn't bath very well snooper2 Jun 2014 #144

Ah, you're deliberately trying to be obnoxious Prophet 451 Jun 2014 #145

It is with great pleasure I accept your acknowledgment of the superiority of Atheist thought. MindPilot Jun 2014 #150

Not really what I was saying but glad you got a kick out of it n/t Prophet 451 Jun 2014 #155

Is there more evidence for a god than for santa? phil89 Jun 2014 #152

Yes, but not evidence that can be shared Prophet 451 Jun 2014 #154

Again, it's not an insult. phil89 Jun 2014 #163

If a single book is the most important thing in your life, you need other hobbies. Rex Jun 2014 #140

Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2014 #151

I always thought the Ledger of the Rose Law Firm was the book HereSince1628 Jun 2014 #153

It might be scary if someone said it was the only book in their life. Kaleva Jun 2014 #157

Martin Luther King is Scary to You? On the Road Jun 2014 #158

Geesh, lighten up a bit! riseabove Jun 2014 #159

One of the most important books in my life Caretha Jun 2014 #161