Zone1 Religion and humour?

[shockedcanadian]

Do I have to sacrifice one for the other?

I find I laugh less and I am a bit more touchy about crude humour. I still enjoy wit, but crude humour just reflects an unG-dly form of communication. I might have laughed years ago, not so much today.

Am I right or wrong? How does one balance ones beliefs and a sense of comedy?

 

[Ace Nova]

No need to sacrifice your faith for comedy or vice versa. That said, there's a time and place for most things so use your best judgement.

As far as "crude" humor goes - if it gets a chuckle or a decent, honest laugh out of you without you blushing, shaking your head or getting anxious about it - it's likely "ok" - if you do get anxious, blush, etc - likely not good comedy for you.

That said, take jokes and comedy in moderation and certainly do not let them affect your faith or works.

 

[toobfreak]

Do I have to sacrifice one for the other?

No, you really don't. I am /very/ religious, yet can crack a joke with the best of them because I understand that faith and inner conviction stand alone from mere words and getting along with and fitting in with other people.

 

[shockedcanadian]

No need to sacrifice your faith for comedy or vice versa. That said, there's a time and place for most things so use your best judgement.

As far as "crude" humor goes - if it gets a chuckle or a decent, honest laugh out of you without you blushing, shaking your head or getting anxious about it - it's likely "ok" - if you do get anxious, blush, etc - likely not good comedy for you.

That said, take jokes and comedy in moderation and certainly do not let them affect your faith or works.

Well, there is also the issue of me.laughing at a crude joke. I'm not a crude person but it might be a roast clip or something I click on or hear. Really the jokes are juvenile but they catch me off guard and I laugh. A moment later I say "thats a silly joke" but in the moment I laugh. I dont tell crude jokes but I am witty at times I suppose. I have to temper this or I might.say something that is undiplomatic.

 

[Thunk]

 

[Thunk]

God created humor. If He didn't, it wouldn't exist.

The proof was when the legalized pot and hostess filed for bankruptcy

 

[shockedcanadian]

God created humor. If He didn't, it wouldn't exist.

The proof was when the legalized pot and hostess filed for bankruptcy

Hostess filed for.bankruptcy? Is that a joke, or truth? Meh, boderline funny I suppose.

 

[Thunk]

Hostess filed for.bankruptcy? Is that a joke, or truth?

They didn't go out of business...but yup...they filed for bankruptcy about 1 day after weed was legalized.

 

[Ace Nova]

Well, there is also the issue of me.laughing at a crude joke. I'm not a crude person but it might be a roast clip or something I click on or hear. Really the jokes are juvenile but they catch me off guard and I laugh. A moment later I say "thats a silly joke" but in the moment I laugh. I dont tell crude jokes but I am witty at times I suppose. I have to temper this or I might.say something that is undiplomatic.

There's a time and place for everything. Socially, do things in moderation; when you can. If you follow those two principles - things will usually work out for the better.

 

[toobfreak]

Hostess filed for.bankruptcy? Is that a joke, or truth? Meh, boderline funny I suppose.

Why Hostess Had To Die

Were outmoded products responsible for Hostess' demise? Hostess Brands has now shut down and is going into final bankruptcy liquidation, killing 18,500 jobs and selling off its factories, brands and other assets. Yesterday bankruptcy judge Robert Drain had management and labor join him for a...

www.forbes.com

Hostess Brands closing for good due to bakers strike

Hostess, maker of Twinkies, Wonder Bread and Ding Dongs, says strike by bakers forcing its closing.

money.cnn.com

Too bad as I haven't tasted a Twinkie since I was a kid and could go for one right now.

 

[toobfreak]

They didn't go out of business...but yup...they filed for bankruptcy about 1 day after weed was legalized.

You would think legal pot would greatly INCREASE the demand for Twinkies and Devil Dogs!

 

[Thunk]

It wasn't outmoded products because little debbie snack cakes still exist.

It was there union who demanded 2 workers to a truck...one to drive & another to haul the product into the stores. Ridiculous crap like that was the downfall of hostess.