I'm not going to justify what linc said, he'll have to speak for himself on that, but if you'd like factual evidence of wrong doings of the Chatholic Church, just let me know and I can send you a whole laundry list.
Burning People at the stake for being a herotic is just one of many many many examples.
I don't think there is a perfect Church out there. How can there be, they are run by people and people are not perfect (even though some of us think we are).
Linc's anaology was an exageration but the difference between America and other countries is we still have the freedom of speach.

hahahahahahahaa!!!!:lol:

Man I missed that.. That was fast, 14 posts in and Linc already hit Godwin's Law.

But aren't the two largest countries on Earth Buddist/communist and Hindu? I'm just sayin'... the Church is far from saintly, but pretty much anything involving humans is shtty and fcked up somehow. We suck.:oops:

First off, you're right. The Catholic Church - or better stated, the people in the Catholic Church . . . have committed many attorcities. I'm not here to discuss that, and in all reality I shouldn't have asked for any examples. I'm well aware of them and feel no need to discuss them.

Beyond that though, his statement was about the 21st century - nothing else. If not for JP II working with Reagan to oppose communism, this world could be much different today.

My biggest problem with his statement was that it was blatantly inflamatory, egotistic, and flat out bashed my religion. I really don't care if he feels that way - that's his business. But this forum has usually been more respectful of other people's religious choices. I'm actually surprised nobody else said anything.

I did find it interesting though that on one hand the Pope is being called Hitler, and at the same time the person making that charge is talking about controlling the population and spewing hate about a religion. Kind of ironic really.

Oh, one more thing . . . yes, we have freedom of speech, but we should practice restraint and respect for other people too. Just because you feel a certain way doesn't mean you should say it.

I'm free to walk down the street and call obese people fat or whatever I want - probably not a good idea though if I have any respect for them.

I see your point and as I said before, the remark was not exactly politically correct but your analogy is misguided. Noone will disagree that unwarranted disrespectful remarks about a person are unfair, but expressing your feelings about a person due to their actions or concequences from their influence, are for the better part, fair game. If you disagree with someone's point of view thats fine but I'd suggest taking it with a grain of salt. Kind of like a tequila shot... Unless your not 21 yet, as I'm not advocating drinking for minors :na:

Look, I don't want to get into a huge debate about my example - it was just to point out that yes, we're "free" to say whatever we want but that doesn't mean we should. That's all.

Bottom line is that the comment was similar to an inflamatory personal attack. I mean, give me a break, what's more sensitive than insulting someone's religion?

But if you want to stick to the "actions or consequences from a person's influence", then I would really like to know what the Pope has done in the 21st century that would allow an intelligent person to compare him to Hitler.

Well, to be fair, the Hitler comparison has nothing to do with "insulting someone's religion" as the Pope is not a religion. The Pope is the head of the Catholic church which is a christion religion but the Catholic church is not the authority on the Christian religion, however much they want to be.
Being the leader of a church makes you the focal point for whatever greivances others may have with the church.
I also don't feel the need for a huge debate about this but I also don't think we need to revert back to burining people at the stake because they have been designated a herotic. This is exactly what causes these kinds of remarks in the first place.

I think we'll just have to agree to disagree. I respect your opinion, but I just don't agree with you. And quite honestly I feel like this is just a bunch of specious arguments. Yes, I understand that the Pope is not a religion and didn't say he was. However, I don't see how you can sit there and say those comments aren't an insult to Catholics. You don't think they are - that's fine, I do.

We've gotten off subject though - I still feel it's totally out of line to blast someone with such a hateful tag without backing it up. Again - what has the Pope done in the 21st century that deserves the comparison to Hitler?

Why is it so hard to just agree with me that linc's comments were out of line? I mean really, how many people can be compared to Hitler in a serious tone?

Dude, when I used the word "inflamatory" . . . that's not what I had in mind. :lol:

Ok Sower, calm down. You are obvious religious, and I do not hold that against you. It happens to alot of people, and I still coexist with all of them.

I may point out that my remarks about the pope were not specifically pointed at the current pope, but all who have held the title. Keep in mind that whoever holds that title is "infallible". As far as commenting on the institution of "pope" he is just a man, no different from you or I. And if you read into that last statement you will hopefully begin to understand where I am coming from. I never attempted to insult any praticing catholics. You belive whatever you want, be it the christioan god, muslin one, or faries, or anything else. That will not change the fact that the chatolic church under the leadership of a pope has committed crimes against humanity over its 2000+ year reign. Thats history, and it is doctored by those in power to show whatever they want. I have no issues if you ignore it, but it still happened. If you can sleep at night knowing that fine by me.

As for comparing hitler to the pope. Well hitler belived in god too, so maybe he read the wrong part of the bible? I am sure he would not have done it if he thought it was wrong. But what you think is wrong does not matter, what is wrong is wrong. People like the pope, and hitler and most people fail to see the big picture of what we are doing to ourselves.

As for my statement: "I hope we all realize that we now have too many people on the planet... Time to stop the worthless breeding... Not enough to go round. But the pope will never let that happen... Theres your 21st century hitler, right there. Done more damage to mankind that any other figurehead in history. And if you don't agree I don't care, I'm right on this one."

We do have too many people, the planet cannot sustain our lifestyles. Only way I can see to cure that is to reduce the number of people, cause we can't make the earth bigger. We are greedy by nature, and that "want" will be our undoing. I really cannot see another cure for this, "hope and change" just won't do it.

No as far as you calling me a laundry list of names... I can only see that you definately have an issue being wrong. We went down this road with the avatar crap quite a while ago. No right or wrong there, but as I remember the majority did not seem to mind it. Had we voted the outcome would have been different. I changed it to cure the problem, plain and simple. Just because you happen to fall in with the majority, does not mean that you are right, just means that alot of people are wrong. History shows that time and time again.

As far as my comments being out of line, I agree. They are out of line for a forum dedicated to brushless electric. Problem is I still think they are true, and that is what pisses you off deep down inside. You should be more understanding to other peoples ideas. If you are so right you should be happy about being right and look down on people like me for being so obviously wrong. And you ask me for proof... what if I asked for some proof that the pope is infallible... That falls under faith, either you have it or you don't.

I do know quite a few jokes about all kinds of people and their problems. As far as racial slurs go, they apply when they apply. No need to use a generic word to insult someone when you can insult them personally. Racial slurs and 4 letter words are used by people who lack the wit and insight to properly insult someone. I would never stoop as low as to insult someone via their religios beliefs.

Now if you still feel insulted just remember that hitler was not the only man involed in the axis powers. There were millions of people that followed him, and did what he said. He was their furer, literally a god among men. Bad things happen when men get too much power...

To everyone: I will not post in this thread anymore, or any post in any other threads that have anything to do with political, religious or other questionable topics. I understand that not everyone shares my views and do not want to cause any issues with other members here. I appreicate everyone's understanding in this matter.

To Sower: I will not reply to any of your threads or posts and I would appreciate it if you do the same with my threads and posts. I will also keep my thoughts on everything but r/c to myself. Hopefully that will satisfy you, and we will not have to do this again. Please direct any other grievances that you may have with me directly to a moderator, and that mod can contact me. I fell this is the best cure for this situation and the best action for this forum and the other members.

Which, by the way, 99% of people misunderstand. It does not mean the Pope does not sin or make mistakes or even lead others to make mistakes.

It is not doctored - it's out there for anyone who wishes to study it. Again, the Pope is still a man and is not protected from sin. But never did the Catholic Church teach these atrocities. And no Catholic will deny how horrible some of the things were that some leaders committed.

People often twist the scriptures to their own destruction - that's nothing new and a whole different discussion dealing with authority.

Oh, I see - what I think is wrong doesn't matter unless I ask you since you know what is wrong?


This theory has been disproven over and over again. What is your solution to reduce the population though?

First - sorry for the names. There wasn't a "laundry list", but I still shouldn't have done it. I was really mad. And it has nothing to do with being wrong. I'm a man who stands on principle - period. I will not give up that principle if I feel it's worth standing up for. That's all. I'm wrong all the time - ask my wife and kids :whistle: The avatar thing was something I felt strongly about - that's fine if you don't, but I did. I'm sure there's things you feel stronlgy about that I would think are petty too.


Believe it or not, your belief that your statements are true don't bother me in the way you state. I fully understand that your beliefs are between you and God or whoever you say they're between. I will say that I will stand up for the Papacy though and the institution of the Catholic Church. I was mostly mad that that kind of talk was here on this forum. I use this forum as a place to retreat and enjoy a hobby I love - not to hear my religion bashed. I get that plenty of places. So I was mad about that - I was thinking "why does this have to be here?" I knew I couldn't just sit there - I had to respond out of principle.

Sorry, but that's exactly what I feel you did. You may not agree, but I would think it's more important to find out from the insulted if they were insulted than from the insultee. Did that make any sense? :lol:

That's all I have time for and I know I missed a bunch of stuff - I gotta go though. Out.

Guys guys guys... come on now.
While I would not have dropped the H-bomb in my posts, at the end of the day, who cares Sower? I know you do, but seriously, what does it matter what some random guy on the other side of the internet thinks about whatever you like? Nobody responded as its not worth responding to.

I can say with 100% certainty that you will not change his opinions no matter what you write, nor will he change yours. And that's fine. People are entitled to their opinions no matter how offensive they are to others. At the end of the day, he's not doing anything that stops you from believing what you do, so don't worry about it.

And no, any comparisons to Hitler are almost never serious. They are the end all of internet hyperbole. And if he really did believe that, is there anything you could say to make him think otherwise? You're better off just rolling your eyes and thinking him an a-hole. Maybe a simple screw you and leave it at that.

The whole thing reminds me of the Danish publishing the Mohammed Terrorist cartoons, then muslims in the ME and pakistan rioting and burning flags and whatever. IDK, did either accomplish anything? Better off just flipping a finger and going back to your otherwise happy lives.

Anywho...

WOW!!!! I was wondering why a thread that was based on a "holiday" is still going 3 days later so I had to read the whole thing! I'm glad Linc finally defended himself, cause otherwise I would have! This is America and we have freedom of speech! Unless you direct a vulgar comment at a specific person there's really not much that can be done against you. Linc did not call out any specific person, therefor he's fine. Yes certain words should be avoided.

ABOVE ALL ELSE remember who made the comment! It's Linc....he jokes about everything and every group of people. Should Saturday Night Live have a civil suit against them for discriminating against blind people when they had a skit about NY's new governor? SNL will make fun of anyone and everyone!

I have my opinions on different people and if anyone wants to PM me I'll tell you exactly what I think. In general though.....First impressions are huge. If I feel that someone is a scumbag, they prolly are, if they aren't they have to prove to me that they aren't. Do I approach people of different race/religion/creed/ or whatever differently? YES There are def stereotypes out there and I guess I'm a bit of a follower.

If I see someone wearing a towel on their head, talking in a language I can't understand, and getting into a rental van I'm gonna wonder what that person is doing and I'm gonna think in the back of my head that he's a terrorist! If I was to meet that same person at their slightly above average house, with a family in their living room and a couple of luxury cars in the driveway I'm gonna feel differently! Now I'm gonna think that maybe he's a doctor. Am I wrong for thinking this? I don't think so! Sorry if I offend anyone but thais is the world we live in!

Everyone is entitled to their beleifs! If Linc wants to express his belief against the pope let him! I'm Catholic, doesn't bother me!

I really hope that Sower calling Linc out on this isn't going to supress Linc's humor that we have all grown to love!

Sorry for the long post! If anyone feels I'm wrong for saying this let me know. If I offended someone.....deal with! This is my opinion on the matter and nothing more. If a Moderator feels this post is un-warranted delete it, better yet, maybe the whole thread should be deleted! MLK day is over with, St Patty's day is right around the corner though! LOL