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Originally Posted by supermario
I strongly disagree. I thought the joke was very funny! There are much more offensive things on TV right now. They can be summed up as "reality TV".
Also, if you read some of the jokes in this thread, you will find several that poke fun at priests, nuns, blondes, etc etc. That is why this thread is called "Dumb jokes".
Another point I want to make.. A few years ago.. many priests and cardinals were guilty of the most offensive crimes ever! Child Molestation. If the joke were about Michael Jackson, would you be offended???
Comedy has always pushed the boundaries. The only time I don't like jokes is when they poke fun at the recently deceased. The reason being that no matter what wrong/silliness that person did in his/her life, that person has family that is grieving and who may come across that joke. I love south park, but hated when they poked fun of the crocodile hunter and MJ not even a week after they died. No matter what your religious beliefs, death is a serious matter. Now, I wouldn't push to have one removed or take the time to post that I am offended by it.
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You don't have to agree, but when someone makes fun of your religion like that, it
not funny. Yeah priest
used to do some bad things like in the 16th century but this joke seems like a pretty modern joke to me. If you had a religion, then I don't think you'd be laughing. Of course death is a serious matter but joking about a dead person is just as rude as joking about someones religion. I know comedy goes a little beyond some boundaries, but you shouldn't go too far as to hurt someone.