Russia cracks down on pastafarians.

The outrage!

http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/08/24/20153441-humor-failure-in-russia-crackdown-on-pastafarians-shows-kremlin-church-ties?lite

What Russia should really be working on is improving road safety and getting drunk drivers the hell off the road. Or they all need their eyes checked. The corrupt police need to take a hike, as well.

I'll just leave this for your entertainment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6C_yVh-OqYw

If you want to troll people then you must be ready to face the consequences of your actions. I wouldn't comment this way if they actually had a mature and respectful agenda regardless if it collides with others beliefs. But to march the streets making fun of what others hold dear and sacred just for the hell of it, no.GazaAli

What Russia should really be working on is improving road safety and getting drunk drivers the hell off the road. Or they all need their eyes checked. The corrupt police need to take a hike, as well.

I'll just leave this for your entertainment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6C_yVh-OqYw

gamerguru100

if that was not occuring in public, to the public, it'd be hilarious.

If you want to troll people then you must be ready to face the consequences of your actions. I wouldn't comment this way if they actually had a mature and respectful agenda regardless if it collides with others beliefs. But to march the streets making fun of what others hold dear and sacred just for the hell of it, no.GazaAli

If you want to troll people then you must be ready to face the consequences of your actions. I wouldn't comment this way if they actually had a mature and respectful agenda regardless if it collides with others beliefs. But to march the streets making fun of what others hold dear and sacred just for the hell of it, no.GazaAli

[QUOTE="GazaAli"]If you want to troll people then you must be ready to face the consequences of your actions. I wouldn't comment this way if they actually had a mature and respectful agenda regardless if it collides with others beliefs. But to march the streets making fun of what others hold dear and sacred just for the hell of it, no.lamprey263

If you want to troll people then you must be ready to face the consequences of your actions. I wouldn't comment this way if they actually had a mature and respectful agenda regardless if it collides with others beliefs. But to march the streets making fun of what others hold dear and sacred just for the hell of it, no.GazaAli

[QUOTE="GazaAli"]If you want to troll people then you must be ready to face the consequences of your actions. I wouldn't comment this way if they actually had a mature and respectful agenda regardless if it collides with others beliefs. But to march the streets making fun of what others hold dear and sacred just for the hell of it, no.famicommander

[QUOTE="famicommander"][QUOTE="GazaAli"]If you want to troll people then you must be ready to face the consequences of your actions. I wouldn't comment this way if they actually had a mature and respectful agenda regardless if it collides with others beliefs. But to march the streets making fun of what others hold dear and sacred just for the hell of it, no.GazaAli

[QUOTE="GazaAli"]If you want to troll people then you must be ready to face the consequences of your actions. I wouldn't comment this way if they actually had a mature and respectful agenda regardless if it collides with others beliefs. But to march the streets making fun of what others hold dear and sacred just for the hell of it, no.toast_burner

why shouldn't it punish disrespectful speech against religious people? GazaAli

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[QUOTE="GazaAli"]If you want to troll people then you must be ready to face the consequences of your actions. I wouldn't comment this way if they actually had a mature and respectful agenda regardless if it collides with others beliefs. But to march the streets making fun of what others hold dear and sacred just for the hell of it, no.GazaAli

[QUOTE="GazaAli"][QUOTE="famicommander"] So the appropriate response to non-violent actions which may be insensitive is violent repression? They make fun of what others believe because to them, those beliefs are absurd. They have just as much right to voice those beliefs as religious people have to proselytize theirs. To advocate or even to be apathetic about violence against them just because their beliefs make you uncomfortable is disgusting. No matter what anyone says, it's not okay to respond to words with violence. toast_burner

derp, fvck russia, hope it will trigger a whole new wave of converting to pastafarianism.

[QUOTE="GazaAli"][QUOTE="toast_burner"]They aren't making fun of religion just for the sake of it. It's protesting how religion is being forced onto them. KC_Hokie

But to march the streets making fun of what others hold dear and sacred just for the hell of it, no.GazaAli

Give me a break. :lol:

That's out of context. Pastafarianism is a "religion" that has been founded for the sole purpose of being a satire and a parody of Christianity.GazaAli

[QUOTE="KC_Hokie"][QUOTE="GazaAli"] Which is something I have absolutely nothing against. If religion somewhere is affecting how nonreligious folks live their lives I do acknowledge their right to voice their opposition and fight back if they must. There is just no need to incite hatred in society by patronizing others you disagree with. It just serves no purpose and is not in the benefit of anyone.GazaAli

Who cares?

Get over it.

[QUOTE="famicommander"][QUOTE="GazaAli"]If you want to troll people then you must be ready to face the consequences of your actions. I wouldn't comment this way if they actually had a mature and respectful agenda regardless if it collides with others beliefs. But to march the streets making fun of what others hold dear and sacred just for the hell of it, no.GazaAli

[QUOTE="GazaAli"]why shouldn't it punish disrespectful speech against religious people? foxhound_fox

[QUOTE="GazaAli"]That's out of context. Pastafarianism is a "religion" that has been founded for the sole purpose of being a satire and a parody of Christianity.foxhound_fox

[QUOTE="foxhound_fox"][QUOTE="GazaAli"]why shouldn't it punish disrespectful speech against religious people? GazaAli

Satire and hate aren't the same. 

You believe in absolute freedom of speech, I believe in freedom of speech that preserves respect and maintains the social fabric of a society.GazaAli

I don't like this mentality to be honest.  We don't have to respect someone's belief, only their right to hold those beliefs.  

Should I respect my neighbors belief that homosexuals are sinful creatures going to hell?  I don't think so.  The idea that I have to respect my neighbors beliefs is pure garbage.  

This is even ignoring that such an attitude is ambiguous, people get offended for different reasons and it would be impossible to determine what speech is appropriate of not. 

[QUOTE="GazaAli"] You believe in absolute freedom of speech, I believe in freedom of speech that preserves respect and maintains the social fabric of a society.HoolaHoopMan

I don't like this mentality to be honest.  We don't have to respect someone's belief, only their right to hold those beliefs.  

Should I respect my neighbors belief that homosexuals are sinful creatures going to hell?  I don't think so.  The idea that I have to respect my neighbors beliefs is pure garbage.  

This is even ignoring that such an attitude is ambiguous, people get offended for different reasons and it would be impossible to determine what speech is appropriate of not. 

I really don't think what I'm saying here is that hard to grasp. If you don't agree with the beliefs of some people its ok, just don't rub it in their faces that's all. This works both ways, for the religious and nonreligious and for any two parties disagreeing on something that is completely intellectual, philosophical or spiritual.GazaAli

First good thing Russia has done in a long timeJML897

[QUOTE="GazaAli"] You believe in absolute freedom of speech, I believe in freedom of speech that preserves respect and maintains the social fabric of a society.HoolaHoopMan

I don't like this mentality to be honest.  We don't have to respect someone's belief, only their right to hold those beliefs.  

Should I respect my neighbors belief that homosexuals are sinful creatures going to hell?  I don't think so.  The idea that I have to respect my neighbors beliefs is pure garbage.  

This is even ignoring that such an attitude is ambiguous, people get offended for different reasons and it would be impossible to determine what speech is appropriate of not. 

[QUOTE="HoolaHoopMan"]

[QUOTE="GazaAli"] You believe in absolute freedom of speech, I believe in freedom of speech that preserves respect and maintains the social fabric of a society.GazaAli

I don't like this mentality to be honest.  We don't have to respect someone's belief, only their right to hold those beliefs.  

Should I respect my neighbors belief that homosexuals are sinful creatures going to hell?  I don't think so.  The idea that I have to respect my neighbors beliefs is pure garbage.  

This is even ignoring that such an attitude is ambiguous, people get offended for different reasons and it would be impossible to determine what speech is appropriate of not. 

[QUOTE="JML897"]First good thing Russia has done in a long timeLaihendi

[QUOTE="GazaAli"]I really don't think what I'm saying here is that hard to grasp. If you don't agree with the beliefs of some people its ok, just don't rub it in their faces that's all. This works both ways, for the religious and nonreligious and for any two parties disagreeing on something that is completely intellectual, philosophical or spiritual.KC_Hokie

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[QUOTE="GazaAli"] You believe in absolute freedom of speech, I believe in freedom of speech that preserves respect and maintains the social fabric of a society.GazaAli

I don't like this mentality to be honest.  We don't have to respect someone's belief, only their right to hold those beliefs.  

Should I respect my neighbors belief that homosexuals are sinful creatures going to hell?  I don't think so.  The idea that I have to respect my neighbors beliefs is pure garbage.  

This is even ignoring that such an attitude is ambiguous, people get offended for different reasons and it would be impossible to determine what speech is appropriate of not. 

[QUOTE="GazaAli"][QUOTE="HoolaHoopMan"]

I don't like this mentality to be honest.  We don't have to respect someone's belief, only their right to hold those beliefs.  

Should I respect my neighbors belief that homosexuals are sinful creatures going to hell?  I don't think so.  The idea that I have to respect my neighbors beliefs is pure garbage.  

This is even ignoring that such an attitude is ambiguous, people get offended for different reasons and it would be impossible to determine what speech is appropriate of not. 

toast_burner

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[QUOTE="GazaAli"] Respecting a belief or an idea is not about approving of it, its just about the rejection of that idea or belief in a respectful way. You can tell your neighbor that his beliefs are inhumane or uncivilized or whatever or you can dress up like a FSM and taunt him all day its your choice. GazaAli

[QUOTE="KC_Hokie"][QUOTE="GazaAli"]I really don't think what I'm saying here is that hard to grasp. If you don't agree with the beliefs of some people its ok, just don't rub it in their faces that's all. This works both ways, for the religious and nonreligious and for any two parties disagreeing on something that is completely intellectual, philosophical or spiritual.GazaAli

Pretty simple.

[QUOTE="GazaAli"][QUOTE="HoolaHoopMan"]

I don't like this mentality to be honest.  We don't have to respect someone's belief, only their right to hold those beliefs.  

Should I respect my neighbors belief that homosexuals are sinful creatures going to hell?  I don't think so.  The idea that I have to respect my neighbors beliefs is pure garbage.  

This is even ignoring that such an attitude is ambiguous, people get offended for different reasons and it would be impossible to determine what speech is appropriate of not. 

HoolaHoopMan

[QUOTE="GazaAli"][QUOTE="toast_burner"]By that logic they should ban Christianity. 

toast_burner

If you want to troll people then you must be ready to face the consequences of your actions. I wouldn't comment this way if they actually had a mature and respectful agenda regardless if it collides with others beliefs. But to march the streets making fun of what others hold dear and sacred just for the hell of it, no.GazaAli

methinks you didn't get the joke behind the spaghetti monster and why it was created

[QUOTE="GazaAli"]If you want to troll people then you must be ready to face the consequences of your actions. I wouldn't comment this way if they actually had a mature and respectful agenda regardless if it collides with others beliefs. But to march the streets making fun of what others hold dear and sacred just for the hell of it, no.wis3boi

methinks you didn't get the joke behind the spaghetti monster and why it was created

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[QUOTE="GazaAli"] elaborate :roll:GazaAli

They're trying to draw light onto an issue that is usually ignored.