Stupid Offsets April 8, 2008
Posted by Jonathan Brennekce in News, Random.Tags: NCSE, Offsets, Science, Stupid, Tickets, Truth
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In lieu of the upcoming release Expelled, Athiest Ethicist has conjured up what I deem to be a brilliant action, something he’s calling “stupid offsets”. His idea is such, that when you realize a certain action of your’s might increase the net amount of global stupidity -say you’re purchasing a copy of Dawkin’s The God Delusion to see for yourself what all the hype is about- to “offset” that purchase with a contribution or action to the opposite effect. The story has been readily picked up at Panda’s Thumb, Pharyngula, and several other sites around the net, but while these bloggers suggest making a donation to NCSE, the National Center For Science Education, I move that Christians take hold of this opportunity to send their support to ministries like AiG, ICR, or MBI, to name just a few. I can’t think of a better way for Christians to start taking active account of their actions while positively influencing the world around us.
“no better way”? millions starving and suffering and you think this is the best way to spend a donation to “positively influence the world around us”?
try world vision, or some other humanitarian organization. sheesh.
May I point out that one of the organizations I suggested, Moody Bible Institute (MBI) is, indeed, a world leader in humanitarian aid. I also said of ministries to support, “…to name just a few.” Its really just a “fill in the blank with your own option”. You’re right, of course, that it is one’s duty as a Christian to support the poor and hungry, but which is more significant: People dying of hunger or people dying without a knowledge of Christ?
Jonathan, your first offset contribution needs to go to the NCTE (National Council of Teachers of English); hope someone can help you clean up your act.
As to your last question (What is more significant to people, food or superstition?), if you had ever been really hungry, I think that you would have no trouble with the answer. You owe a stupid offset contribution, a rather large one, to your local food bank, and pay it anonymously and without the superstition attached.
Be aware that THE GODDESS is watching what you do.
“As to your last question (What is more significant to people, food or superstition?), if you had ever been really hungry, I think that you would have no trouble with the answer.”
Indeed, I had no trouble at all with the answer. I was thinking of a certain verse, Job 23:12, “…I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my necessary food.”
“You owe a stupid offset contribution, a rather large one, to your local food bank, and pay it anonymously and without the superstition attached.”
It just so happens that the local food bank is at my church… fancy doing that without the “superstition”, if you will, attached.
Oh, and pray Elizabeth, do send the goddess my best regards.