Since learning about the death of George Carlin I've been trying to figure out a way to pay my respects. I grew up on his comedy and think that besides being incredibly funny he also fulfilled many of the important aspects of a true prophet--charging in to challenge, speaking truth to the Powers (whichever "powers" were being particularly stupid at the time.) I never met him, yet in that odd way that happens when celebreties die, I know that I will miss him.
Then I read the UU Blogger Peace Bang's tribute, which essentially consisted of a link to a video clip of one of Carlin's routines about religion that (while having some language some might find offensive) absolutely cracks me up. Maybe you, too. And while I don't agree with the theological conclusion he draws, his analysis of traditional (Christian) religion seems to me to be right on the money.
So check it out for yourself. And may I say,
Joe bless you, George Carlin. Joe bless us all.
(You'll know if you watch the video to the end . . .)
In Gassho,
RevWik
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As a German born atheist I actually never heard Carlin until now. What a riot! Thanks for sharing.
At the same time, I realize that I've 'performed' the same rant (sometimes verbatim!!) on many occasions without being on a stage but elicited mainly consternation and embarrassed silence...
But soon I'll be famous too, as I just started my own atheist UU blog: http://juuggernaut.wordpress.com/
Bwah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!
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