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June 15, 2006 at 13:09
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It’s been called blasphemous.
There are demonstrations outside the theatres that it is performed as it goes on its UK tour.
The archbishop of Wales has said that he believed its content “crossed a line”.
…but I’ve got my tickets!
There’s nothing quite like pissing off the christian faith. They get so up tight about it. It’s quite hilarious.
I am of course referring to Jerry Springer: The opera
Featuring Jesus as a fat guy in a nappy, God and the virgin Mary as guests on the show it’s promising to be blasphemously funny.
Now, don’t get me wrong, I have no problem with people believing in God, and all that goes with it, as long as they don’t step on my toes, and in this case, I believe that I am being aggrieved.
My belief is this.
A religion is basically a club, like a political party.
If I don’t want to belong to that club, I shouldn’t have to suffer the knock on effects of their protests.
Freedom of speech and freedom of expression are basic human rights.
If I want to go and see a play that manages to incorporate over 300 swear words and ridicule one of the many so-called Gods, then I should be able to.
Those who find such remarks offensive should simply not watch the performance. Simple as that. The will of a minority cannot be imposed upon the majority.
Also, the opera is not just one big christ-bashing fest. From what I know of it, Jesus, Mary & God only play a very small part in the show and is entirely tongue-in-cheek.
So, out of my way protesters, Laura and I will be gracing the hall this Saturday night for the final performance. My report will be due soon afterwards.
Dan wrote @ June 15th, 2006 at 18:49
Personally, I thought there was absolutely NOTHING worth getting up in arms about.
But of course, none of the people protesting have actually seen it. So they wouldn’t know that.
jr wrote @ June 16th, 2006 at 07:45
congrats on the tickets
Sera wrote @ June 16th, 2006 at 22:10
My mate chickened out so please please go there dressed as a vicar!
Fink wrote @ June 17th, 2006 at 06:33
I’ve seen it twice, very funny… 
Laura wrote @ June 18th, 2006 at 10:35
It was definitely worth seeing, really funny. The first seats were really high up though…. scary.
Sera wrote @ June 20th, 2006 at 18:04
update
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update DAMMNIT
labadie wrote @ June 21st, 2006 at 15:26
Hi,
i’m currently conducting an inquiry on Music & Internet. I would like to send you an email to explain to you what it’s all about, but your “email me” button doesn’t seem to work… Could you send me a message at labadie.pierre@gmail.com so that I can tell you more about it ?
Thx in advance,
PL.
labadie wrote @ June 21st, 2006 at 15:52
That is if you’re interested, of course
See ya…
Chemlock wrote @ June 22nd, 2006 at 13:52
If you really want to get the Christians noses out of joint see Jerry Springer then go straight to the cinema for The Da Vinci Code then head back home to scetch a cartoon of Jesus wearing a bomb jacket. This seems to be the standard formula for getting some unwanted religious attention. Nice blog 
hel wrote @ June 23rd, 2006 at 15:50
…and don’t forget to get a DVD of “Popetown”!
Don’t forget to tell us what you thought… If it wasn’t for the controversy over the BBC showing of it, I’d never have seen it. It’s brilliant!
Fink wrote @ June 28th, 2006 at 10:39
Good news -
http://www.psp-hacks.com/2006/06/27/kernel-mode-on-firmware-250-260/
helz wrote @ July 1st, 2006 at 19:38
still waiting for Nate’s review of the show… maybe God struck him with lightning for going to see a piece of blasphemy?
Sera wrote @ July 19th, 2006 at 14:59
Nathan is a gay which is why it’s been over a month since his last update?
He’s not dead, I’ve seen him but I think his blog is dead!
*Knocks on computer screen* Hello? You there?
Fink wrote @ July 20th, 2006 at 15:17
Post about hot weather has vanished also…Hello Nate?
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