World is Falling Apart Thread (Locked forever)

[dsheinem]

All these fucking anti-LGBT rights laws that keep being passed by legislatures in the south are being done exclusively in the name of Christianity. Christianity can be a fine religion, but too often it is trotted out as a justification for bigotry.

[ElkinFencer10]

All these fucking anti-LGBT rights laws that keep being passed by legislatures in the south are being done exclusively in the name of Christianity. Christianity can be a fine religion, but too often it is trotted out as a justification for bigotry.

Religion is a tool like a knife or a computer. It can and should be used for wonderfully positive things, like helping people find inner peace and purpose or helping those in need, but too often (as is being seen in the south today as well as in the Germany in the 1940s, Verden in the 8th Century, and Mesopotamia today), it is used for evil and destructive purposes. Religion is neither a good or a bad thing; it's a matter of whether the person using it is a good or bad person.

[samsonlonghair]

Bigoted people use their religion as an excuse to do wrong. This is true across all religions, across all regions of the world. It's not just the Chrisitans. We only blame them because they're the ones in charge of the United States. In Saudi Arabia the Muslims pass unfair laws, in Israel the Jews pass unfair laws, in India the Hindus pass unfair laws, and in Vietnam the Buddhists pass unfair laws. This is the way of the world.

If we spent less time judging our neighbors and more time loving our neighbors we might fare a little bit better. If only there was a religion that teaches us to do unto others as we would have them do unto us... Oh, wait. They all say that. I guess that means that bigotry is bigots' fault, not religions' fault.

[jp1]

Bigoted people use their religion as an excuse to do wrong. This is true across all religions, across all regions of the world. It's not just the Chrisitans. We only blame them because they're the ones in charge of the United States. In Saudi Arabia the Muslims pass unfair laws, in Israel the Jews pass unfair laws, in India the Hindus pass unfair laws, and in Vietnam the Buddhists pass unfair laws. This is the way of the world.

If we spent less time judging our neighbors and more time loving our neighbors we might fare a little bit better. If only there was a religion that teaches us to do unto others as we would have them do unto us... Oh, wait. They all say that. I guess that means that bigotry is bigots' fault, not religions' fault.

This is a good point Samson. Thank you.

I think a lot of people are making good points, things are getting lost in translation. Christian members are being offended by arguments against Christianity that aren't really framed that way at all, it is simply the very real problem of people that use Christianity in order to justify being bigoted...or as you put it "bigots".

Ack, can you get us back on the rails please? A fancy tale will suffice.

[ElkinFencer10]

Ack, can you get us back on the rails please? A fancy tale will suffice.

Don't leave me out of this one!

[Ack]

Come on, you guys. I'm not a machi-

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"Oh no," shouted Sarge as he stared at the monitor. "Master Popo-llution is dumping toxic waste into Lake Michigan!"

The speakers of the computers came to life with a static crackle as Sarge engaged audio. "Hahaha," Master Popo-llution's voice came through with slight digital distortion, "They thought lead was bad in Flint? Wait until they get a taste of this!"

"Yeah!" came the highpitched squawk of his frail-looking assistant, SkinFlakey, as he hefted another barrel to the edge of the lake. "And there's nothing those dreaded Racketeers can do to stop it!"

Jp1 shook his head while watching the screen. "Well, I don't like the sound of that. It looks like the Racketeers are gonna have to go into action once again to save the great state of Michigan."

Racketman, he's our hero
Gonna take pollution down to zero
He's our power, magnified
And he's fighting on Michigan's side.

Racketman, he's our hero
Watches Fox News just for Jeanine Pirro
Gonna help put up under
Evil mods who like to loot and plunder.

We're the Racketeers!
You can be one too!
Cause playing retro games is the thing to do!
Moderating and berating is not the way.
Come on and hear what Racketman has to say!

YOUR POWERS COMBINED! I AM RACKETMAN!

Using a small rubber raft, the capable Racketeers rode into battle to protect Michigan and representing the multicultural diversity of retrogaming:

SARGE - a white man who wears a cross necklace and represents Earth for no good reason!

JP1 - a white man who wears a baseball cap and represents Fire for no good reason!

PRFSNL_GMR, a white man holding a briefcase full of legal documents and represents Wind for no good reason!

ELKINFENCER, a white man holding a pencil and represents Water for no good reason!

KEY_GLYPH, a girl. She represents Heart because GIRL!

DAVE, Key_Glyph's monkey, who has a particular fondness for grapes and scratching himself in public!

The Racketeers spotted Master Popo-llution by his florescent green swim trunks and drove the raft onto the shore. In a flash they spilled out and rushed over to confront the evil moderator. "Hold it right there!" Sarge shouted as he stabbed his finger forward in an accusatory point. "We won't let you harm The Great Lake State anymore!"

Prfsnl_gmr held up his briefcase. "I am afraid I'll have to file a cease and desist...ON YOUR FACE!"

All at once the Racketeers let out a shocked groan. ElkinFencer patted Prfsnl's shoulder. "Nice one."

Key_Glyph looked around with a smile. "Girl!" Dave scratched his ass. The Racketeers all laughed.

"Oh ho ho, oh no, dear Racketeers," Master Popo-llution sputtered. "You may think you have me now with your powers of friendship and old video games, but I came prepared. I call forth the MAD MODS!"

As if out of nowhere, a massive black helicopter appeared in the sky, loaded with firepower, its rotors spinning with a malicious whine. The Racketeers looked up in horror as it landed behind Master Popo-llution and SkinFlakey, revealing the entirety of the evil Mad Mods gang:

MASTER POPO-LLUTION - Always wears florescent green swim trunks. Never says why.

SKINFLAKEY - His frail body and highpitched whine only make him more annoying.

FARTNOISEREDUX - He's bloated and flatulent at all times.

NIODE DIODE - His powers of electricity are only enhanced by his unintelligible British accent.

MARU-RUNE - An evil wizard. Look out for his dreaded card tricks!

FASTBILLYGOAT - He's a goat who goes for the throat.

ATTACKACK - Why is he wearing all of those guns? Aren't they heavy?

SPACEBOOGER - In space, no one can hear you pick your nose.

R. SPORTS BIG G - He's a real foul ball.

Master Popo-llution's bilious laughter spilled forth as the rest of the Mad Mods formed around him. "Now you see, Racketeers, there is nothing you can do to stop us. We'll pollute and destroy first the incredibly beautiful and wonderful state of Michigan, and then the WORLD!"

"Oh no!" ElkinFencer shouted. "We can't take on the combined might of the entire Mad Mod gang. Whatever will we do?"

"The only thing we can do, Elkin," Sarge replied, his face sweaty and scrunched in determination. "We'll call on Racketman!"

"Earth!"

"Fire!"

"Wind!"

"Water!"

"Girl!"

A flash of light shot forth from the rings of our intrepid Racketeers. The lights merged together to form a body, which immediately grew a long, sinuous mullet. The silvery body landed, revealing none other than Racketman, clad only in his BVDs and mullet.

"Your powers combined, I am Racketman!" Racketman declared.

"No, not Racketman!" The Mad Mods all screamed and cursed in unison before turning and fleeing in their helicopter. The rotors whirred to life, but as the evil helicopter took off, Racketman grabbed the nearest can of toxic waste and hurled it into the escaping vehicle. As the machine fell to the ground and burst into flames, the sounds of explosions mixed with the horrid death screams of the Mad Mods...and another sound...

..the sound of the Racketeer's joyful laughter.

"Thanks, Racketman! You really saved our butts," Prfsnl_gmr said with a smile.

Key_Glyph nodded. "Girl."

Racketman turned to the Racketeers with a nod and gave a thumbs up. The Racketeers all smiled at each other, and then down at little Dave, who responded by defecating.

"Remember, Racketeers, the power is yours!"

[samsonlonghair]

Ack, you've been working for Ted Turner for too long.

[ElkinFencer10]

That was fantastic.

[jp1]

Thank you Ack.

I didn't really expect you to...well, I kind of did. When called to duty you never disappoint.

Anyway, I'm sure something shitty is happening in the world right now. Pulsar, you must want your thread back.

[alienjesus]

ITT I learned that girls are like Pokémon.