Comments on: Oliphant cartoon creating stir among Christians

By: Alan Gardner

Alan Gardner — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 01:14:18 +0000

Comments closed until I can get through the backlog of all the individuals who have put in moderation.

By: Mike Peterson

Mike Peterson — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:18:16 +0000

Fergodsake, Alan, it’s an idiom.

I don’t know what an idiom is. I was excused that day for band practice. But I think it’s got to do with “a babbling brook.” At least, I remember that “a babbling brook” was on the final and it had to do with idioms. Or verisimilitude. Or pathetic phallic symbols.

But, whatever it was, you need to be more sensitive, dammit. Wotthehell is wrong with you anyway, huh?

By: frank white

frank white — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:05:55 +0000

Mac , Oliphant has been given a great talent here- to make people laugh and think. Don’t you think people should use their talents? Also it has nothing to do with blasphemy at all. I am a Christian myself but there must be over a hundred different religions at least all over the world. A blasphemy law for one must pertain to offer the same law against blasphemy for the others. Its unworkable , obviously…….why? Because there is just no way to prove in a court of law that any God of any religion exists or doesn’t exist so it really is a case of if you don’t like it , lump it.

By: Leah Barnett

Leah Barnett — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:00:47 +0000

What happened to seperation of church and state? Why religion is brought into politics is beyond me. I don’t claim ANY religion and am much happier for it.

But the cartoon is fantastic! Well done, Pat! *smiles*

“Alan G. who put you in charge of what this forum should be about?”

Bwahahahah!!! Some one isn’t paying attention!

By: Mike Lester

Mike Lester — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:23:47 +0000

I think posts like Mr. mcElhannon are immensely entertaining. Don’t dissuade them. It beats Alan and Pastis doing their Chip N’ Dale “oh no, it was I how was in error” routine the other day. XOXO

By: Wiley Miller

Wiley Miller — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:14:35 +0000

“Wiley, The question to Alan G. was a rhetorical question and an idiom.”

First of all, why are you addressing me on this instead of Alan?

Secondly, how is, â€œAlan G. who put you in charge of what this forum should be about?â€ in any stretch of the imagination a rhetorical question?

I’m in great admiration of Alan for the restraint he’s shown in the face of such rudeness.

By: Mike Lester

Mike Lester — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:38:47 +0000

actually, that should read

Mr. McElhannon (as Joe Biden): “STand up, Alan, let ‘em see you.”

By: Mike Lester

Mike Lester — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:37:01 +0000

â€œAlan G. who put you in charge of what this forum should be about?â€

Who let Joe Biden in here. “Stand up, Mr. McElhannon. Let ‘em see ya!”

referenced for the non-news junkies: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRV5Y1JCGRI

By: Mac McElhannon

Mac McElhannon — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:28:58 +0000

Wiley, The question to Alan G. was a rhetorical question and an idiom. It is difficult on line to give idiomatic expressions. Alan I don’t understand what you mean by “preach and live my religion” I’m not religious. Is preaching a bad thing? I just told you I don’t have a religion. Too many assumptions being forced down peoples throats. Just like people saying they are homosexuals. There is no such thing. Homosexual is an act not a being. You might have to think on that one a while. Also, don’t confuse hating evil with hating people. God may hate the sin but not the sinner. We all need a savior. There is none righteous. Sorry, don’t mean to offend anybody. What I believe is not what matters only the truth. John 8:32, 14:6.

By: anne hambrock

anne hambrock — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:23:17 +0000

“umm this is my blog”

Thanks Alan, for giving my day the kick it needed!