Texas is at it Again

[ibspify]

I agree with the Video 99.9%, the only thing I'd like to point out is that If this bill stays Scientology should not be included and would not have to be included as Scientology is not recognized as a religion inside the state of Texas (and rightfully so)

[gormanilius]

then how would one go about recognizing a religion? Because all religions started out as cults that got larger followings. When i say the inclusion of scientology, it is the same as saying that humans are the judges of what to believe. Many a deluded person believe Jesus walks on water. Many less believe whatever the fuck scientologists believe. idk ask tom cruise lol

[ibspify]

according to Texas law:

In order to preserve religious tax exempt status in the state of Texas an organization must meet objectives in order to qualify. They are listed in the following statements:

1.) The organization must have an official statement of Faith. The church of Scientology has no such statement.

2.) The organization must have some form of routine worship service. The church of Scientology has no such routine.

cont.

[ibspify]

3.) Church services must be open and freely available to the public. The church of Scientology requires its members to pay an amount equal to or greater than 15,000 U S dollars and to be subjugated to months of mind altering auditing sessions in order for a member to obtain the information regarding the teachings of Scientology. Members who complete these courses are forced to sign agreements not to inform either unpaid/unaudited members or the general public of the teachings of Scientology.

[gormanilius]

They are all cults. Whether or not they have tax exempt status matters little unless we were talking about whether they should be taxed or not.

Commercials, Scientology, Christianity, Religion in General, Cults have something in common. They try to sell a product. Be that more faith(show the cash, get in heaven, altho its not specifically required)

[kandtell]

As I said, I'm lucky I don't come across them that often, there aren't too many of them in my country.

Still, I have met some and they are strange people.

Any fundamental theist is bound to oppose comparative religion in schools. For me, that's one reason in favor of teaching it :-)

[kandtell]

If I was drawing up a syllabus I'd have a kind of "Small Gods" rule (it's a great book by Terry Pratchet).

About 30% of the time would go to the history of religion with the rest being divided according to the number of current "believers" in the world. A cut off point (i.e. don't bother with any sect with less than X believers) would be required to solve the problem of too many sects/religions.

[mancrushonhanksnow]

To quote TheAmazingAtheist: "America needs Texas like the world needs another Nickelback album"

[LilithMaura]

I'm still a newbie at youtube. I spent last year as a high school teacher in TX. I was appalled at the lack of science and the excess of religion. Please tell me how to mirror this video!

[Kattarina98]

Did anyone help you mirroring this video? If not, send me a PM.

[pyxlated]

I think a little civil disobedience is in order. If I was a Texan, I'd take an F rather than be spoon-fed religion.

[kandtell]

I'm not from the US, but here's my 4p worth...

Teaching no religion is better than teaching one religion.

*but*

Teaching *all* religions is better than teaching *no* religions. Especially if you include Humanism, Agnosticism, Atheism etc.

There is no faster way to make a kids question dogma from there parents religion than to show them all dogmas.

It's easy to laugh at other peoples dogma, but when your dogma is compared directly with dogma you laugh at you start to think.

[joshTheGoods]

Who did the music? It's epic.

Nice vid, 5*'s.

[xxxild]

I will too. But the better thing would be to make sure it contains the instructions to contact Americans United for Separation of Church and State. They will take legal action on matters like this.

[gormanilius]

Good Suggestion!

And thank you! =D

[Terrentia]

Doesn't this decision clinch with the secular constitution of the US?

I thought that the public sector was to be secular and free of religious dogma. Is Texas exempt from this somehow?

[gormanilius]

They would say they are.

Yes it does, at least in my opinion. Do you see them teaching other religious texts?

nope.

Texas tried to succeed from the union not to long ago either.

[YogiToad]

it will never last, you will have a kid refuse to study the bible and it will get to the supreme court and anything they did to the kid will be considered a constitutional infraction and any kids that suffered from this bullshit will get reparations from the state and get paid.

[Ilikenuman]

oh i dont even live in america and i hatre texas. why wont those fuckers just do the world a favour and secceed

[mghills]

Better still, give Texas back to Mexico.

Perfect deal 'cos that means the entire Bush family will then be Mexicans!

Hey - Chuck Norris too....!!!

[gormanilius]

Hmmm.

We cant afford to lose chuck norris. haha.

[JenYume]

wow just when you think texas might have stopped .. *sigh* i was made study christianity in school, and any allusions to atheism were treated almost xenophobically.. thanks for this video :)

btw whats the song used in the vid?

[nathanforst]

*face palm*

[gormanilius]

My sentiments exactly

[Jimb0can]

Mirroring

[adamdabester]

fuck im glad i dont live there.

[gormanilius]

Too hot for me personally. Not to mention the constant battle with ignorance and stupidity that is dominant among its leaders.

[TLSlayer]

im not surprised actually,from what i understand,TX is one of the most religious states in america.

[TLSlayer]

ditto

[TheReasonWhyGuy]

mirroring/sharing...

[gormanilius]

Thanks Mate!

[RtFusion]

subbed and mirrored