You think that the protesters will return next year.

Umeboshi · March 03, 2009, 01:09:18 PM

Yeah, he'll probably be there. He lives in my town and was there last year, he's a pretty big advocate of those kinda things. So He'll be back, maybe i'll go to his door with the book of Mormon? Or go as a preacher and preach to him not to go.. nah that wont work, he'll be there.

TC X0 Lt 0X · March 03, 2009, 04:59:55 PM

Quote from: Umeboshi on March 03, 2009, 01:09:18 PM
Yeah, he'll probably be there. He lives in my town and was there last year, he's a pretty big advocate of those kinda things. So He'll be back, maybe i'll go to his door with the book of Mormon? Or go as a preacher and preach to him not to go.. nah that wont work, he'll be there.

Excellent...

FanFicGuru · March 03, 2009, 09:03:49 PM

Quote from: Ayanami Rei First Child on February 19, 2009, 12:07:44 AM
I was annoyed that they left before I could debate with the bastards. I mean I believe in God, but I believe that their message was based upon HATE...NOT Love like how Jesus did it. I wanted to attack their stupid narrow minds with The Bible. That's usually one of the best ways to destroy these idiots, is to go "Well according to these parts in your Holy Scripture you're WRONG and BAD! Now go away and don't come back until you learn your religion better" >=)

Agreed. I was very frustrated because so many times I see demonstrations like that and I can't help but wonder how many people who might have given the doctrine of Christianity a chance are suddenly shut off to it because of such a negative experience. I agree with Rei in that the message of the Bible boils down to this understanding of love and the good nature that you can nurture within yourself, etc. Looking for the best in people, not using this "righteousness" to pass judgment on the weak and sinful. Those guys probably broke the seven deadly sins before they even walked out the door...so who are they to be judging anyone?

In any case, I hope they don't come back, but I have a feeling they will. To those of you who might encounter them I hope that it doesn't permanently damage your relationship with the beliefs of Christianity. If you've explored it and you just don't think it's for you that's one thing, but for someone (or a group of people) to force it in such a hateful manner upon an unsuspecting group of people is just wrong.

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BrightHeart76 · March 04, 2009, 08:21:42 AM

I'm still curious. What exactly did we do to warrant a protest? I mean goodness knows we're not perfect and some of the stuff might raise a few eyebrows with some groups. However, why did we warrant a protest when other conventions don't? Any ideas?

TC X0 Lt 0X · March 04, 2009, 09:26:59 AM

Quote from: BrightHeart76 on March 04, 2009, 08:21:42 AM
I'm still curious. What exactly did we do to warrant a protest? I mean goodness knows we're not perfect and some of the stuff might raise a few eyebrows with some groups. However, why did we warrant a protest when other conventions don't? Any ideas?

Because.
Just because.

FanFicGuru · March 04, 2009, 11:03:28 AM

Quote from: BrightHeart76 on March 04, 2009, 08:21:42 AM
I'm still curious. What exactly did we do to warrant a protest? I mean goodness knows we're not perfect and some of the stuff might raise a few eyebrows with some groups. However, why did we warrant a protest when other conventions don't? Any ideas?

I think it was more of the demographic that attracted them than anything else. Perhaps if they step in now while the minds are still young and impressionable they can turn them away from the sinful life of cosplay/anime...lol.

That's my belief anyways...not to mention the fact that Anime has a number of controversial representations of divine beings in any number of series. Demons, angels, God and the Devil, etc.

Similar to Harry Potter haters....kinda.

Mister_E · March 04, 2009, 12:46:34 PM

I heard it had something about that we "worshipped" anime like false Gods and something about hentai and we are all perverts and the way we dress was unchristian besides Jesus of course and yadda yadda I was a bit late to his starting rant.

ewu · March 04, 2009, 06:44:00 PM

i blame their presence on all you bleach kids that are showing so much skin.....But dont stop....double plus: lots of leg and the protectors will come back....clear negative: lots of those legs are connected to 14 or 16 YOs.....

Eric swears hes not a child molester/pervert.......

TC X0 Lt 0X · March 04, 2009, 09:45:10 PM

Quote from: FanFicGuru on March 04, 2009, 11:03:28 AM
Quote from: BrightHeart76 on March 04, 2009, 08:21:42 AM
I'm still curious. What exactly did we do to warrant a protest? I mean goodness knows we're not perfect and some of the stuff might raise a few eyebrows with some groups. However, why did we warrant a protest when other conventions don't? Any ideas?

I think it was more of the demographic that attracted them than anything else. Perhaps if they step in now while the minds are still young and impressionable they can turn them away from the sinful life of cosplay/anime...lol.

That's my belief anyways...not to mention the fact that Anime has a number of controversial representations of divine beings in any number of series. Demons, angels, God and the Devil, etc.

Similar to Harry Potter haters....kinda.

Hey us D&D players have been getting crap from the Christians for near 30 years, way before you Potter fans got any crap. Because we totally sacrifice goats to Boccob in are basements and do rituals on are dice. Actually the last one is basically true ::).

Kanzake · March 05, 2009, 06:51:53 AM

http://www.vgcats.com/comics/?strip_id=200

Im a sephy cosplayer -- i should bring a bunch of people to their protests >:3

FanFicGuru · March 05, 2009, 10:46:52 AM

Quote from: TC_X0_Lt_0X on March 04, 2009, 09:45:10 PM
Quote from: FanFicGuru on March 04, 2009, 11:03:28 AM
Quote from: BrightHeart76 on March 04, 2009, 08:21:42 AM
I'm still curious. What exactly did we do to warrant a protest? I mean goodness knows we're not perfect and some of the stuff might raise a few eyebrows with some groups. However, why did we warrant a protest when other conventions don't? Any ideas?

I think it was more of the demographic that attracted them than anything else. Perhaps if they step in now while the minds are still young and impressionable they can turn them away from the sinful life of cosplay/anime...lol.

That's my belief anyways...not to mention the fact that Anime has a number of controversial representations of divine beings in any number of series. Demons, angels, God and the Devil, etc.

Similar to Harry Potter haters....kinda.
Hey us D&D players have been getting crap from the Christians for near 30 years, way before you Potter fans got any crap. Because we totally sacrifice goats to Boccob in are basements and do rituals on are dice. Actually the last one is basically true ::).

Oh yeah I totally agree. I"m not saying Harry Potter fans were the first, it was just the first thing that came to mind since it's more recent and powerful in my memory...but D&D definitely gets its share of harassment. lol

Steve.Young · March 05, 2009, 10:58:30 AM

Quote from: ewu on March 04, 2009, 06:44:00 PM
i blame their presence on all you bleach kids that are showing so much skin.....But dont stop....double plus: lots of leg and the protectors will come back....clear negative: lots of those legs are connected to 14 or 16 YOs.....

Eric swears hes not a child molester/pervert.......

I DON'T BELIEVE YOU!

ewu · March 05, 2009, 12:47:50 PM

O:-)

G.I.R · March 05, 2009, 12:51:09 PM

Let's direct them towards some Twilight fans. ;D

Steve.Young · March 05, 2009, 01:31:19 PM

Quote from: G.I.R on March 05, 2009, 12:51:09 PM
Let's direct them towards some Twilight fans. ;D

That is a AWESOME suggestion.

TC X0 Lt 0X · March 05, 2009, 10:33:04 PM

Quote from: Kanzake on March 05, 2009, 06:51:53 AM
http://www.vgcats.com/comics/?strip_id=200

Im a sephy cosplayer -- i should bring a bunch of people to their protests >:3

God I love that comic.

G.I.R · March 06, 2009, 12:47:09 PM

I say that everyone should bring a "random" protest sign (No on 8, Free Tibet, Not in my back yard, Save Ferris, et-al) (and use them outside of course) and "dilute" their protest signs in a sea of messages. ;D

Moogleborg · March 09, 2009, 04:50:59 PM

Quote from: G.I.R on March 06, 2009, 12:47:09 PM
I say that everyone should bring a "random" protest sign (No on 8, Free Tibet, Not in my back yard, Save Ferris, et-al) (and use them outside of course) and "dilute" their protest signs in a sea of messages. ;D

XD, i'm with that as well. Like how Uncle from Jackie Chan Adventures says 'Magic beats magic' then I say 'Protest beats protest!' XD!!

JohnnyAR · March 09, 2009, 05:09:33 PM

Quote from: Steve.Young on March 05, 2009, 01:31:19 PM
Quote from: G.I.R on March 05, 2009, 12:51:09 PM
Let's direct them towards some Twilight fans. ;D

That is a AWESOME suggestion.

Hell yeah!

BrightHeart76 · March 09, 2009, 06:02:38 PM

Quote from: Moogleborg on March 09, 2009, 04:50:59 PM
Quote from: G.I.R on March 06, 2009, 12:47:09 PM
I say that everyone should bring a "random" protest sign (No on 8, Free Tibet, Not in my back yard, Save Ferris, et-al) (and use them outside of course) and "dilute" their protest signs in a sea of messages. ;D

XD, i'm with that as well. Like how Uncle from Jackie Chan Adventures says 'Magic beats magic' then I say 'Protest beats protest!' XD!!

They should be anime related protest signs. "Giant Robot Mechanics Unionize Now!" "If You Make 9 Foot Long Swords Illegal Only Criminals Will Have 9 Foot Long Swords." etc.