Last nights "The Daily Show": Reason & Religion

bozothedeathmachine · 5th November 2003, 10:02 AM

The genius Jon Stewart (and, of course, his writers) stuck a pretty good one to organized religion.

They were showing a story about the Anglican Bishop and some of his critics. One Anglican priest objected to the bishop because: *I believe biblical religion to be based in reason*

To which Stewart replies: *Yes...biblical religion was based on reason....until 2 nudists took dietary advice from a talking snake*.

How I love that show.

P.S. I use asterisks instead of quotes because I can't remember the exact quote, only what they were aiming to say. If I see a repeat I'll try to catch the exact quotes.

Edit: Spelling

Krandal2 · 5th November 2003, 11:28 AM

*wait...we're importing oil INTO Iraq? WHAAAAA?*

Upchurch · 5th November 2003, 11:36 AM

I wish I had time to watch more daily show. I'd trust their news analysis over most of the carp that's out there right now.

Ursa Major · 5th November 2003, 11:39 AM

I liked the title card they had on the Robinson piece: "Beating the Bishop"

KillerBob · 5th November 2003, 11:59 AM

Note: All times mentioned here are Central, please adjust to your time zone accordingly

If it was on their 10pm show last night, it should be repeated at 6pm tonight.

I'll definitely check it out.

Dorian Gray · 5th November 2003, 05:00 PM

You'd be surprised just how many people get their fair and balanced news from The Daily Show.

hammegk · 5th November 2003, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Upchurch
I wish I had time to watch more daily show. I'd trust their news analysis over most of the carp that's out there right now.

Combined news/fishing reports maybe????

Or do you listen to fish? If so, do you keep up your end of the conversation?

LOL. Sorry; couldn't resist ...

Upchurch · 5th November 2003, 07:49 PM

I have a halibut of listening to carp while writing computer cod.

T'ai Chi · 5th November 2003, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bozothedeathmachine
*I believe biblical religion to be based in reason*

To which Stewart replies: *Yes...biblical religion was based on reason....until 2 nudists took dietary advice from a talking snake*.

I thought it was funny too, especially for those who interpret the Bible events all literally.

Johnny Pneumatic · 6th November 2003, 04:55 PM

T'ai Chi, don't be a dumb a**. If you don't take it all as literal then you can't take any as literal.

smalltlalk_2k · 7th November 2003, 08:02 AM

Believers can take any part of the bible as literal and disregard the rest. That is what the majority of them do already. They have to do this because the bible isn't consistent. So they just pick and chose what they want. Thats why there are over 1200 denominations of christianity in the USA alone. They believe and just pick the parts that suit their beliefs.

Voob · 7th November 2003, 05:38 PM

Indeed they do.

I don't have Comedy Central so I check out this site:

http://www.comedycentral.com/tv_show...ithjonstewart/
Dozens of great clips, updated every week.

Mushinronsha · 8th November 2003, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Upchurch
I have a halibut of listening to carp while writing computer cod.

Uh oh.
When it gets down to fish puns, all control has been lost. The end. Fin.

Mushy

5th November 2003, 10:02 AM	#1
bozothedeathmachine Muse Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Zürich Posts: 626	Last nights "The Daily Show": Reason & Religion The genius Jon Stewart (and, of course, his writers) stuck a pretty good one to organized religion. They were showing a story about the Anglican Bishop and some of his critics. One Anglican priest objected to the bishop because: I believe biblical religion to be based in reason To which Stewart replies: Yes...biblical religion was based on reason....until 2 nudists took dietary advice from a talking snake. How I love that show. P.S. I use asterisks instead of quotes because I can't remember the exact quote, only what they were aiming to say. If I see a repeat I'll try to catch the exact quotes. Edit: Spelling

5th November 2003, 11:28 AM	#2
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Ursa Major New Blood Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 24	I liked the title card they had on the Robinson piece: "Beating the Bishop"
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KillerBob Muse Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Near the Gulf of Yoo-Hoo Posts: 607	Note: All times mentioned here are Central, please adjust to your time zone accordingly If it was on their 10pm show last night, it should be repeated at 6pm tonight. I'll definitely check it out.
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hammegk Banned Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 8,422	Quote: Originally posted by Upchurch I wish I had time to watch more daily show. I'd trust their news analysis over most of the carp that's out there right now. Combined news/fishing reports maybe???? Or do you listen to fish? If so, do you keep up your end of the conversation? LOL. Sorry; couldn't resist ...
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Upchurch Papa Funkosophy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Funky Town (STL, MO) Posts: 23,424	I wish I had time to watch more daily show. I'd trust their news analysis over most of the carp that's out there right now.

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Dorian Gray Hypocrisy Detector Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 20,195	You'd be surprised just how many people get their fair and balanced news from The Daily Show.

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T'ai Chi Penultimate Amazing Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 11,235	Re: Last nights "The Daily Show": Reason & Religion Quote: Originally posted by bozothedeathmachine I believe biblical religion to be based in reason To which Stewart replies: Yes...biblical religion was based on reason....until 2 nudists took dietary advice from a talking snake. I thought it was funny too, especially for those who interpret the Bible events all literally.
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Johnny Pneumatic Corpuscle Clay Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,089	T'ai Chi, don't be a dumb a**. If you don't take it all as literal then you can't take any as literal.

7th November 2003, 08:02 AM	#11
smalltlalk_2k Student Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 36	Believers can take any part of the bible as literal and disregard the rest. That is what the majority of them do already. They have to do this because the bible isn't consistent. So they just pick and chose what they want. Thats why there are over 1200 denominations of christianity in the USA alone. They believe and just pick the parts that suit their beliefs.
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7th November 2003, 05:38 PM	#12
Voob Critical Thinker Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 316	Indeed they do. I don't have Comedy Central so I check out this site: http://www.comedycentral.com/tv_show...ithjonstewart/ Dozens of great clips, updated every week.
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8th November 2003, 07:56 PM	#13
Mushinronsha New Blood Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: at my house Posts: 10	Quote: Originally posted by Upchurch I have a halibut of listening to carp while writing computer cod. Uh oh. When it gets down to fish puns, all control has been lost. The end. Fin. Mushy