Your argument is invalid
10 years ago
I can't believe someone used this to defend their religion
Original commenter:
"This is the kind of shit that kills LGBT kids. You get to have an opinion--that's great. However, as soon as you make a statement about what is "real" or what is the "truth"--making someone feel like shit for how they are, you're contributing to the reason that so many kids try to take their own lives. When people start killing themselves because they are Christian/Catholic THEN you get to make this video."
Religions Defender:
"Argument B:
1. Individuals may kill themselves, and have killed themselves because of (x)
2. Therefore we should not (x).
Again, absurd argument, because if we replace (x) with another true cause of suicide, the argument completely falls apart:
1. Individuals may kill themselves, and have killed themselves because of (break ups with a boyfriend/girlfriend)
2. Therefore we should not (break up with a boyfriend/girlfriend).
(which is absurd)
Thoughts?"
Original commenter:
"This is the kind of shit that kills LGBT kids. You get to have an opinion--that's great. However, as soon as you make a statement about what is "real" or what is the "truth"--making someone feel like shit for how they are, you're contributing to the reason that so many kids try to take their own lives. When people start killing themselves because they are Christian/Catholic THEN you get to make this video."
Religions Defender:
"Argument B:
1. Individuals may kill themselves, and have killed themselves because of (x)
2. Therefore we should not (x).
Again, absurd argument, because if we replace (x) with another true cause of suicide, the argument completely falls apart:
1. Individuals may kill themselves, and have killed themselves because of (break ups with a boyfriend/girlfriend)
2. Therefore we should not (break up with a boyfriend/girlfriend).
(which is absurd)
Thoughts?"
Now to end this bitter rant on a humorous note
"You think when Jesus comes back, he ever wants to see a fucking cross?"
-Bill Hicks