photo via the PSU AAA site. Also, I really like the use of the null set. |
“Have a dollar and want to throw something at heathens? Well then here’s the event for you.” via Onward State
The Penn State Atheist/Agnostic Associate is holding a unique event to raise funds for charity. The event entitled “Stone an Atheist” will have AAA students offering themselves up to get “stoned” (not the 420 kind) with water balloons. Anyone can come up and purchase water balloons and “stone” the godless. The charity, VillageReach, is a non-profit providing medical supplies and sustainable health care training for third world countries.
If you’re a Penn State student, faculty, “townie”, or the Willard Preacher; you can find the “Stone an Atheist” event on the HUB lawn September 18-21, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Sidenote: I’m sure most will participate for fun, but I have to believe some people will really be throwing those balloons with some extra smite on them.
UPDATE: From some of the comments
at Onward
State and at least one other atheist blogger
it seems like some people think this isn't a good idea or that it's in bad
taste. To them I say "Lighten the fuck up!" Many are comparing this
event to Ernest Perce V's Zombie
Mohammad or his proposed and idiotic Quran
whipping. That is a false analogy and just plain lazy criticism as this
event isn’t designed to inflame anyone’s sensibilities. Getting pelted by water
balloons for charity can only offend or inflame those that take things too
seriously or who would really want to stone themselves an atheist. This is a
good natured joke. If anyone is the “butt of the joke” it’s those that can’t see
it, theist or atheist.
It is a good opportunity for
atheists to present themselves with a sense of humor instead of the false
stereotype of glum, miserable people (which is dumb considering many atheists
love Douglas Adams, Bill Hicks, etc.). It is an opportunity for theists to
engage this group of atheists in a funny manner and see that some of us at least, really
don’t take ourselves too seriously.
After getting pelted, the
Atheists/Agnostic Association will be answering questions and are open to a dialogue.
AWFUL, insensitive stuff, I know.
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4 comments:
+1 for the Willard Preacher! (Is it still Gary, or is there someone new condemning eveyone? Been a while for me.)
Nope, the same old Willard Preacher is still around from what I hear. I guess that Martyr Complex comes in handy when you lose arguments for 30 years.
I kinda miss Gary. I wish I could argue then the way I can argue now.
ANy one thinking dwarf tossing?
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