SpongeBob SquarePants Angers Christian Conservatives

[Bubba Wheels]

BTW, SpongeBob does have a girlfriend in the show. So unless I missed the episode (my kids watch all the time) where he 'came out,' then once again we see the homosexual agenda just making up what they want to push push push their views as 'mainstream."

[Honolulu_Blue]

Originally Posted by Radii

And that is, of course, the problem with discussions like this in the first place. How can I respond to someone who believes, word for word, what the bible tells him, when I think that's the same thing as basing my beliefs on the Illiad or Oddysey?

Amen, brother. Sometimes it stuns me that people follow the text of what is little more than a Bronze Age fairy tale word for word, or at least try to. No one follows the Bible word for word. Inconsistencies and some weird stuff make it pretty much impossible. Folks pick and choose, like at a buffet. Don't get me wrong, there are some very good lessons (moral, ethical, etc.) to be learned from the bible. Very good. There are also good lessons to be learned from Greek/Roman, Norse, and other mythologies.

[JonInMiddleGA]

The whole "SB = gay icon" thing appears to have started with a Wall Street Journal article in 2002.

I didn't Google up the original, but here are three (of many) references I found from around that same time.

http://www.eonline.com/News/Items/0,1,10647,00.html
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,65225,00.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertain...io/2313221.stm

And the story hasn't gone away in the meantime, at least not everywhere. This is from March '04, involving the Cayman Islands Dept. of Tourism
http://www.caribbeannetnews.com/2004.../spongebob.htm

[Raiders Army]

Originally Posted by Bubba Wheels

All you have to do to see how this promotes a hypocritical double standard when it comes to indoctrinating public school kids with 'social engineering' is take the same situation and reverse it. How many now would have a problem with the same public schools using SpongeBob to promote Christian ethics and values (such as the golden rule, as taught by Jesus in the Bible?) Bottom line is: Keep your social engineering ways as far out of the schools as you want faith-based teachings.

Wow. I didn't know that Jesus or God or His agents copyrighted or patented "Christian" ethics and values. I think the question that you have to ask yourself is this video promoting Christian ethics or "good" ethics?

I do not see how it is a hypocrical double standard at all, unless somewhere in the Bible it tells us to not be tolerant of homosexuality. If so, please give me the verse, which has probably been translated fifty times into something that may or may not be near the original writing.

[chinaski]

Originally Posted by Bubba Wheels

All you have to do to see how this promotes a hypocritical double standard when it comes to indoctrinating public school kids with 'social engineering' is take the same situation and reverse it. How many now would have a problem with the same public schools using SpongeBob to promote Christian ethics and values (such as the golden rule, as taught by Jesus in the Bible?) Bottom line is: Keep your social engineering ways as far out of the schools as you want faith-based teachings.

What the hell are you talking about? SpongeBob, the character, does not promote a gay lifestyle, his character is not gay and the show does not deal with homosexuality in any way. SpongeBob is a 'gay icon' just as the TinkyWinky was with the Tellatubbies... or Richard Gere. These freaks are simply upset over the fact that gay people like SpongeBob for some weird reason and they cant deal with it. So, by that very same logic, lets start banning eveything gays like... im sure many gay kids enjoyed coloring at one point in their life... and barbie, i bet barbie was big with the gay kids...

[Bubba Wheels]

Originally Posted by BucDawg40

Hey G-Man, I'm just curious as to how old your son was when he decided, all on his own, after long consideration and careful contemplation on the nature of the universe, to become a BAC. Surely he compared all different brands of Christianity and even examined other faiths before settling on this one, right?

Southern Baptist study showed that most 80+ of people become 'born-again' before the age of 19. So apply whatever secular standard you want to that, but to Christians it just means that God's Word is as accurate as ever "Many are called, few are chosen." "The path to salvation is narrow, the avenue to destruction is broad and many will follow that one." Paraphrased here.

I Corinthians 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God; for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

[duckman]

Originally Posted by BucDawg40

Hey G-Man, I'm just curious as to how old your son was when he decided, all on his own, after long consideration and careful contemplation on the nature of the universe, to become a BAC. Surely he compared all different brands of Christianity and even examined other faiths before settling on this one, right?

Nice cheapshot.

[sportsfan13]

the thing is people made this video to promote open-minded opinions and to teach kids not to hate people different from themselves. Do people honestly think that the makers had an alterior motive of promoting homosexuality??? It's SpongeBob!! A freakin' cartoon! People need to figure out where to draw the line of real life and fictional characters!

[Arles]

Not to get too theoretical, but I do think religion is a very good thing for society as a whole. As Humans, our base reponse is self-preservation and having a reason to care more about the whole is a good thing for society. Now, I will certainly admit that not every person needs to religion to have good values - evidence is on this board with many people that classify themselves as not religious have shown themselves to be "good people" (as much as can be determined on a board). Still, I think that having a strong Christian culture in the US has helped the country (as a whole) create better individual people.

[sportsfan13]

Originally Posted by chinaski

What the hell are you talking about? SpongeBob, the character, does not promote a gay lifestyle, his character is not gay and the show does not deal with homosexuality in any way. SpongeBob is a 'gay icon' just as the TinkyWinky was with the Tellatubbies... or Richard Gere. These freaks are simply upset over the fact that gay people like SpongeBob for some weird reason and they cant deal with it. So, by that very same logic, lets start banning eveything gays like... im sure many gay kids enjoyed coloring at one point in their life... and barbie, i bet barbie was big with the gay kids...

I love this comment. It couldn't be more true. Are people afraid of "turning gay" because someone that is gay watches SpongeBob??

[Suicane75]

Originally Posted by chinaski

and barbie, i bet barbie was big with the gay kids...

I had a Barbie, but only cause my wrestlers needed a female valet, not gay at all.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Originally Posted by Bubba Wheels

All you have to do to see how this promotes a hypocritical double standard when it comes to indoctrinating public school kids with 'social engineering' is take the same situation and reverse it. How many now would have a problem with the same public schools using SpongeBob to promote Christian ethics and values (such as the golden rule, as taught by Jesus in the Bible?) Bottom line is: Keep your social engineering ways as far out of the schools as you want faith-based teachings.

Dude, open your eyes and mind and look around you. Christian ethics and values are promoted in hundreds, if not thousands, of ways each and every day in our country by our government, schools, and hundreds of other institutions. Many of our societal and social norms (not to mention legal codes) are based on Christian ethics and values. Our country was founded on them. It's a critical part of America (and much of the Western world). I think, for the most part, it's a good thing. Many Christian ethics and values (such as the golden rule) are good things, great things, positive things. There are some values and ethics (e.g., intolerance), however, that I don't think should be promoted (or are even Christian values/ethics for that matter). I don't care if the root of it is Christianity, Islam, Buddism, Martianity (or whatever the fuck religion Martians would have), Paganism, Satanism, or whatever. It's not Christianity that's the problem. It's the hate, the intolerance.

I feel like Michael Corleone... Every time I try to get out... THEY PULL ME BACK IN!

[JonInMiddleGA]

Originally Posted by sportsfan13

Do people honestly think that the makers had an alterior motive of promoting homosexuality??

Frankly, I'm amazed that there's anybody who doesn't understand that this is precisely what these sort of videos are intending to do ... not necessarily to increase the number of homosexuals but rather to promote it as an "acceptable" lifestyle.

Come to think of it, I think that's pretty much understood all the way 'round, isn't it?

[chinaski]

Originally Posted by Suicane75

I had a Barbie, but only cause my wrestlers needed a female valet, not gay at all.

hahaha - holy shit thats awesome.

[Bubba Wheels]

Originally Posted by chinaski

What the hell are you talking about? SpongeBob, the character, does not promote a gay lifestyle, his character is not gay and the show does not deal with homosexuality in any way. SpongeBob is a 'gay icon' just as the TinkyWinky was with the Tellatubbies... or Richard Gere. These freaks are simply upset over the fact that gay people like SpongeBob for some weird reason and they cant deal with it. So, by that very same logic, lets start banning eveything gays like... im sure many gay kids enjoyed coloring at one point in their life... and barbie, i bet barbie was big with the gay kids...

I go back to my main point: It is not up to the public school system to promote and indoctrinate students in its care with whatever social engineering ways seem right to it at the time (like Heather having 2 mommies) just not their job same as its not their job to promote the teachers/administrators religious views. Whatever cartoon characters they want to use is completely secondary, I was just reversing the situation with Spongebob to make my point.

[Karlifornia]

Originally Posted by G-Man

You sound angry, as I once was.

Sorry, but it appears the outlet for your anger is now spewing condescending babble to people who haven't been brainwashed.

[JonInMiddleGA]

Originally Posted by Bubba Wheels

I go back to my main point: It is not up to the public school system to promote and indoctrinate students in its care with whatever social engineering ways seem right to it at the time (like Heather having 2 mommies)

C'mon BW, who are you kidding?

That's been the primary mission of the public schools in this country for years now, and it's the only reason they're still a sacred cow to the left.

[Bubba Wheels]

Originally Posted by RadioFriendlyUnitShifter

Sorry, but it appears the outlet for your anger is now spewing condescending babble to people who haven't been brainwashed.

Well, to a Christian you've just been 'brainwashed' into the worldly system as just another pawn. So its really just a matter of point-of-view.

[Bubba Wheels]

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

C'mon BW, who are you kidding?

That's been the primary mission of the public schools in this country for years now, and it's the only reason they're still a sacred cow to the left.

That maybe true, but as long as the public school system wants to keep its real agenda 'secret' (i.e. indoctrination and brainwashing) then we can still hold their feet to the fire in regards to what they publicly state that their supposed mission really is (education.)

[sportsfan13]

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Frankly, I'm amazed that there's anybody who doesn't understand that this is precisely what these sort of videos are intending to do ... not necessarily to increase the number of homosexuals but rather to promote it as an "acceptable" lifestyle.

Come to think of it, I think that's pretty much understood all the way 'round, isn't it?

Uh.....no. If I watch a cartoon or anything considered entertainment for that matter, I take it as just that. Entertainment. There is enough debate in the world, that when I sit down to watch something like this, I do not like reading into it. Why does something have to be more than what's on the surface. Some people choose to read deeply into something like whether or not SpongeBob is gay. I personally would rather just sit down and enjoy watching a television program.

[Raiders Army]

What kind of "social engineering" do you think is okay? If any, I think tolerance ranks up there since it teaches kids to accept others (like the skate fags, the jocks, the band nerds, etc.). If you didn't have separate cliques in your Junior High or High school, then I must be unique.

[LionsFan10]

Originally Posted by G-Man

Remember the Great Flood? Noah's Ark? Sodom and Gomorrah? The Lord created us and He does love us very much. However He also can be quite vengeful and terrible is His anger. You ask what kind of God can allow thousands, millions (The Holocaust) to die? God gives us free choice. This freedom of choice does come with consequences, sometimes very dire indeed. If not for Noah, the human race may not be here.

To your question about the Tsunami deaths, I cannot give you an answer. How can we as mere mortals conceive of what motivates or drives our Creator? I do know that before His return the deaths caused by the tsunami will pale in comparsion, unfortunately because of the freedom of choice and man's sinful nature.

You sound angry, as I once was. The Lord has given me peace and comfort. Perhaps He would do the same for you if you but seek Him out....

All this preaching going on and no collection plate to be seen, I think the Lord is falling off a bit here. Doesn't he need our money? As great as God is he's always broke for whatever reason but that's okay I have a PayPal account if you need a couple 'o bucks

[JonInMiddleGA]

Originally Posted by sportsfan13

Uh.....no. If I watch a cartoon or anything considered entertainment for that matter, I take it as just that. Entertainment. There is enough debate in the world, that when I sit down to watch something like this, I do not like reading into it. Why does something have to be more than what's on the surface. Some people choose to read deeply into something like whether or not SpongeBob is gay. I personally would rather just sit down and enjoy watching a television program.

I think we've crossed references somewhere -- I'm talking about the video released by the foundation mentioned in the original post, not about the TV show, theatre movie, etc.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Originally Posted by Bubba Wheels

I go back to my main point: It is not up to the public school system to promote and indoctrinate students in its care with whatever social engineering ways seem right to it at the time (like Heather having 2 mommies) just not their job same as its not their job to promote the teachers/administrators religious views. Whatever cartoon characters they want to use is completely secondary, I was just reversing the situation with Spongebob to make my point.

C'mon BW, who are you kidding?

That's been the primary mission of religion since the begining of time. Religion is all about indocrination and brianwashing. It's what they do!

[JonInMiddleGA]

Originally Posted by Bubba Wheels

That maybe true, but as long as the public school system wants to keep its real agenda 'secret' (i.e. indoctrination and brainwashing) then we can still hold their feet to the fire in regards to what they publicly state that their supposed mission really is (education.)

That's fine by me ... as long as you don't hold any false hopes that you're going to see any significant change from them because of it.

[Bubba Wheels]

Originally Posted by Raiders Army

What kind of "social engineering" do you think is okay? If any, I think tolerance ranks up there since it teaches kids to accept others (like the skate fags, the jocks, the band nerds, etc.). If you didn't have separate cliques in your Junior High or High school, then I must be unique.

Well, hate to keep using the same analogies, but when they fit...Mussolini was a big hero at first, cause he was the first Italian leader to 'make the trains run on time." Just because something may have limited value in one sense (talking about tolerance) doesn't mean it should be promoted across the board as its own 'religion." Many things should obviously not be tolerated, crime being one thing...and calling what faith-based consider to be 'sin' ...open-minded and tolerant is just being hostile to those who are faith-based. So just don't discuss it at all in the classroom.

[sportsfan13]

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

I think we've crossed references somewhere -- I'm talking about the video released by the foundation mentioned in the original post, not about the TV show, theatre movie, etc.

It just seemed like you were making a genreal referrence to most entertainment viewed on the tv. I guess I miss read your original comment.

[Loren]

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Frankly, I'm amazed that there's anybody who doesn't understand that this is precisely what these sort of videos are intending to do ... not necessarily to increase the number of homosexuals but rather to promote it as an "acceptable" lifestyle.

Come to think of it, I think that's pretty much understood all the way 'round, isn't it?

have you even SEEN the video??

and again as far as that article, the video doesnt really have anything to do with "homosexuality", the group who backs it simply includes it as part of their tolerance pledge..somehow i dont think the video has some sort of gay pride parade in it it's all just a big organization pissin contest.. and who's Spongebobs girlfriend??ive never seen her

[digamma]

Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

C'mon BW, who are you kidding?

That's been the primary mission of religion since the begining of time. Religion is all about indocrination and brianwashing. It's what they do!

My best friend at Sunday School growing up was named Brian. They were always washing him. It was just strange.

Sorry. Carry on.

[Bubba Wheels]

Originally Posted by LionsFan10

All this preaching going on and no collection plate to be seen, I think the Lord is falling off a bit here. Doesn't he need our money? As great as God is he's always broke for whatever reason but that's okay I have a PayPal account if you need a couple 'o bucks

Well, since you did ask...God does not need your money. Its about you giving as Jesus gave, might want to read the one about the rich man and Lazarus.

[Bubba Wheels]

Originally Posted by digamma

My best friend at Sunday School growing up was named Brian. They were always washing him. It was just strange.

Sorry. Carry on.

Maybe they were just being kind, cause he never washed himself? Just a thought.

[Bubba Wheels]

Originally Posted by Loren

have you even SEEN the video??

and again as far as that article, the video doesnt really have anything to do with "homosexuality", the group who backs it simply includes it as part of their tolerance pledge..somehow i dont think the video has some sort of gay pride parade in it it's all just a big organization pissin contest.. and who's Spongebobs girlfriend??ive never seen her

Her name is Sandy Bottoms, she is a squirrel that lives in an air-filled bubble. Maybe Bob did come out, cause I don't see her much in the new ones.

[Gary Gorski]

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Frankly, I'm amazed that there's anybody who doesn't understand that this is precisely what these sort of videos are intending to do ... not necessarily to increase the number of homosexuals but rather to promote it as an "acceptable" lifestyle.

Come to think of it, I think that's pretty much understood all the way 'round, isn't it?

I'm surprised by the number of people who admit to not thinking about this too - what individual or group of people puts out some piece of media without having an agenda nowadays?

For everyone talking about oh its just a video promoting tolerance what do you think tolerance is? Tolerance is acceptance and what religious or political organization with any clout is going to sit back and not say anything with something that goes against their beliefs or views is being propogated in the public domain?

You might not be a Christian but to those who follow the Christian doctrine homosexuality is a sin and therefore a lifestyle that many Christians find to be unacceptable. So when there is anything in the public domain that promotes homosexuality as being ok the spokespeople for the Christian sect is going to step up and denounce it and the reason you hear about it is because Christianity is huge.

It is no different than any other religious or political organization that has enough members and a loud enough voice to be heard - when there is something in the public it does not agree with you will hear about it. Persecuting or ridculing people because they are Christians and feel this way is only going to make them yell louder and become more adament.

It strikes me as odd that people who want to promote tolerance are equally as intolerant of the people who are intolerant to their beliefs or lifestyle yet in today's society its acceptable to degrade someone for having religous beliefs and living his or her life according to those beliefs yet you are classified as intolerant and hateful if you speak out against something like homosexuality.

My point is what difference does it make if a group speaks out for or against something? If you think there's nothing wrong with homosexuality then you teach your children that its ok to be gay and if you think Spongebob is a vehicle used to promote the gay agenda and that goes against your beliefs then don't let your children watch Spongebob but why do you have to criticize people for having a belief in something simply because it doesn't mimic yours? Isn't that the definition of intolerance?

[Raiders Army]

Originally Posted by Bubba Wheels

Well, hate to keep using the same analogies, but when they fit...Mussolini was a big hero at first, cause he was the first Italian leader to 'make the trains run on time." Just because something may have limited value in one sense (talking about tolerance) doesn't mean it should be promoted across the board as its own 'religion." Many things should obviously not be tolerated, crime being one thing...and calling what faith-based consider to be 'sin' ...open-minded and tolerant is just being hostile to those who are faith-based. So just don't discuss it at all in the classroom.

Ah...okay. I see your point there that being tolerant to gays is hostile to those who are faith-based of your religion. While I do not necessarily agree with your reasoning, I can see where you're coming from.

I didn't do too well in History, but it seems to me that your Mussolini analogy may suffer from slippery slope. I don't think that tolerance is a religion, nor is the school promoting itself as a religion.

[sportsfan13]

Another thing is, we're commenting on this video as adults. Do you really think a 3 year old is going to question his or her sexuality because of a SpongeBob video?? I should hope children around that age don't even know the difference between gay and straight. Kids are born clueless and innocent and adults screw it up for them. Children don't take things too seriously, adults do.

[miked]

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Frankly, I'm amazed that there's anybody who doesn't understand that this is precisely what these sort of videos are intending to do ... not necessarily to increase the number of homosexuals but rather to promote it as an "acceptable" lifestyle.

Come to think of it, I think that's pretty much understood all the way 'round, isn't it?

What they are trying to do is prevent zealots from beating them up, tying them to their trucks and dragging them around. Sorry for the harsh image, but I just can't believe you would defend these idiots. They aren't trying to promote anything...what they are saying is that people of other lifestyles and religions ***GASP*** are out there so deal with it in ways other than hate. They really could care less if you hate the sin, they don't want you to hate the sinner. For a bunch of people who keep saying that, your words do not nearly promote it.

[Raiders Army]

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Frankly, I'm amazed that there's anybody who doesn't understand that this is precisely what these sort of videos are intending to do ... not necessarily to increase the number of homosexuals but rather to promote it as an "acceptable" lifestyle.

Come to think of it, I think that's pretty much understood all the way 'round, isn't it?

Originally Posted by Raiders Army

The Christian group is saying that the "We Are Family" video is promoting homosexuality. The "We Are Family" foundation is promoting tolerance. There is a big difference.

I believe I said this in the first reply to the OP. While I did not say it as eloquently as you did, that's what I meant.

[Bubba Wheels]

Originally Posted by Raiders Army

Ah...okay. I see your point there that being tolerant to gays is hostile to those who are faith-based of your religion. While I do not necessarily agree with your reasoning, I can see where you're coming from.

I didn't do too well in History, but it seems to me that your Mussolini analogy may suffer from slippery slope. I don't think that tolerance is a religion, nor is the school promoting itself as a religion.

Religion: 4. Any objective attented to or pursued with zeal or conscientious devotion: A collector might make a religion of his hobby. The American Heritage Dictionary

Secular Humanism, with 'tolerance' as its main tenant, would certainly qualify. Some courts have upheld that secular humanism IS a religious system.

[sportsfan13]

Originally Posted by miked

What they are trying to do is prevent zealots from beating them up, tying them to their trucks and dragging them around. Sorry for the harsh image, but I just can't believe you would defend these idiots. They aren't trying to promote anything...what they are saying is that people of other lifestyles and religions ***GASP*** are out there so deal with it in ways other than hate. They really could care less if you hate the sin, they don't want you to hate the sinner. For a bunch of people who keep saying that, your words do not nearly promote it.

I really agree with this. It's not promoting homosexuality. It's making kids aware of differences. It's kind of like being invited to a costume party, and you're the only one not wearing a costume. It's just making kids aware. Did God want people to be unaware??

[miked]

Tolerance - The capacity for or the practice of recognizing and respecting the beliefs or practices of others.

Nothing in there sounds like Satan to me.

[Subby]

Originally Posted by G-Man

Please do not get into this interpretation stuff. That is just another ploy to discredit God's Word.

Thinking for one's self is not a ploy.

The ability to interpret and think critically is one of God's greatest gifts to us (after eternal life, forgiveness of sins, love, and anything chocolate).

[Bubba Wheels]

Originally Posted by miked

What they are trying to do is prevent zealots from beating them up, tying them to their trucks and dragging them around. Sorry for the harsh image, but I just can't believe you would defend these idiots. They aren't trying to promote anything...what they are saying is that people of other lifestyles and religions ***GASP*** are out there so deal with it in ways other than hate. They really could care less if you hate the sin, they don't want you to hate the sinner. For a bunch of people who keep saying that, your words do not nearly promote it.

What you state could just as easily be promoted as respect of fellow man and teaching against violence. Bringing in the gay thing is promoting an agenda above and beyond what you state.

[chinaski]

Originally Posted by Bubba Wheels

I go back to my main point: It is not up to the public school system to promote and indoctrinate students in its care with whatever social engineering ways seem right to it at the time (like Heather having 2 mommies) just not their job same as its not their job to promote the teachers/administrators religious views. Whatever cartoon characters they want to use is completely secondary, I was just reversing the situation with Spongebob to make my point.

Its not up to our public schools to teach tolerance? Im not talking about sexual tolerance either, nor does this video..

Originally Posted by the video

The video is a remake of the 1979 hit song "We Are Family" using the voices and images of SpongeBob, Barney, Winnie the Pooh, Bob the Builder, the Rugrats and 100 TV cartoon stars. It was made by a foundation set up by songwriter Nile Rodgers after the Sept. 11, 2001, hijacked plane attacks to promote the nation's healing process.

This video does not deal with homosexuality in any way. Its simply a feel good 'we are the world' type thing.. if its promoting anything, its unity. Your 'what if SpongeBob was promoting christianity' arguement is null and void. SpongeBob doesnt promote homosexuality and nor does this video, so to say what if he was promoting religion is pointless. You can watch it yourself... hxxp://www.wearefamilyfoundation.org/

Originally Posted by the christians

Christian groups however have taken exception to the tolerance pledge on the foundation's Web site which asks people to respect the sexual identity of others along with their abilities, beliefs, culture and race.

So in reality, these freaks are really upset about the producers of the videos morality and this whole article has NOTHING to do with SpongeBob (other than marketing trends show gays dig him).

I like how this thread about intolerance makes me, someone whos completely tolerant of everything, completely intolerant. im really sick of the word tolerant.

[Tekneek]

Originally Posted by cuervo72

Only as practiced by some.

It is a significant minority then. Religion has been invoked as a reason to deny life and liberty to people for quite a while now, including the Christian religion.

[Subby]

Originally Posted by Gary Gorski

You might not be a Christian but to those who follow the Christian doctrine homosexuality is a sin and therefore a lifestyle that many Christians find to be unacceptable.

That statement is not completely true. There are plenty of sects and denominations that do not subscribe to this interpretation. It is the very issue that has practically split the Episcopal Church of the US in half...

[Bubba Wheels]

Originally Posted by chinaski

Its not up to our public schools to teach tolerance? Im not talking about sexual tolerance either, nor does this video..


This video does not deal with homosexuality in any way. Its simply a feel good 'we are the world' type thing.. if its promoting anything, its unity. Your 'what if SpongeBob was promoting christianity' arguement is null and void. SpongeBob doesnt promote homosexuality and nor does this video, so to say what if he was promoting religion is pointless. You can watch it yourself... hxxp://www.wearefamilyfoundation.org/


So in reality, these freaks are really upset about the producers of the videos morality and this whole article has NOTHING to do with SpongeBob (other than marketing trends show gays dig him).

I like how this thread about intolerance makes me, someone whos completely tolerant of everything, completely intolerant. im really sick of the word tolerant.

Completely tolerant of everything? Pedophilia? Slavery? Cheating? You said it, I didn't.

[Tekneek]

tol·er·ance Audio pronunciation of "tolerance" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (tlr-ns)
n.

1. The capacity for or the practice of recognizing and respecting the beliefs or practices of others.
2.
1. Leeway for variation from a standard.
2. The permissible deviation from a specified value of a structural dimension, often expressed as a percent.
3. The capacity to endure hardship or pain.
4. Medicine.
1. Physiological resistance to a poison.
2. The capacity to absorb a drug continuously or in large doses without adverse effect; diminution in the response to a drug after prolonged use.
5.
1. Acceptance of a tissue graft or transplant without immunological rejection.
2. Unresponsiveness to an antigen that normally produces an immunological reaction.
6. The ability of an organism to resist or survive infection by a parasitic or pathogenic organism.


I guess they forgot :

7. Ploy by Satan to deceive humans and doom them to Hell for eternity.

It seems even the dictionaries have been infiltrated by Satan!

[Suicane75]

Originally Posted by Bubba Wheels

Completely tolerant of everything? Pedophilia? Slavery? Cheating? You said it, I didn't.

Way to avoid his point. Man, I hope that damn football game comes out soon so i can like you again.

[sportsfan13]

I still think grown-ups ruin children. No child in the world is going to watch this and wonder, "Are they trying to promote homosexuality?"

[Bubba Wheels]

Originally Posted by Tekneek

It is a significant minority then. Religion has been invoked as a reason to deny life and liberty to people for quite a while now, including the Christian religion.

Yes, Mao, Stalin, Pol Pot, great religionists that killed millions of people. Oh, they were athiests? Oh well...