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Bill Maher vs. the PopePosted on Apr 14, 2008
The “Real Time” host uses the recent raid on a polygamist compound to point a finger at the Vatican, which he calls “the Bear Sterns of organized pedophilia—too big to fail.” This wasn’t one of Maher’s more applauded closing numbers, but it’s not one you should miss.
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By LAWL, April 20 at 2:07 pm # Bill was rightthe catholic league wants Bill maher to apologize about the “pope being a nazi” and not about the sexual comments he made, doesn’t that spark something in your brain? they cover up 1000’s of child molestion cases and they do get away with it. and ok he wasn’t a nazi, but he did take an oath to Hitler, which is even worse. please check your facts
By Hsvdan, April 18 at 4:30 pm # Maher to apologize!!Another retarded remark from this loser of a “man”. Now HBO is going to make him apologize. He’s on his way out again.
By RtWinger, April 18 at 12:15 pm # I almost feel sorry for Maher and the Kool-aide drinkers that think like him. They feel totally ok slamming the Catholic church yet if you criticize gays, the global warming prophets, abortion and liberalism in general you hear howls of protest from these very same people. You know...for your sake I hope you are right and there is nothing to religion or God, but if not make sure you’re dressed lightly when you pass on.
By Jay Vee, April 18 at 11:58 am # Maher's Nutty RantI never knew Maher was such a nut and a jerk. It’s easy to live without God but’s it’s real tough to die without God. If the believers are wrong, they have nothing to lose. They just wasted some time going to church. If the non-believers are wrong they have everything to lose for all eternity. Just think about it.
By greg woods, April 22 at 11:44 am # Re: Maher's Nutty RantJayVee: you must be kidding?? “God may, or may not exist, so hedge your bet and just go to church anyway”?? That’s staggeringly illogical…
By SRD, April 17 at 12:16 am # The Vatican and commentsWhile I agree with much of what Lydia says, I just found out that a 16 year old girl at the FLDS Church was found to have already mothered 4 children! Can you believe that? That is incredible. I don’t even think the Aborigines in New Zealand nor the Indians deep in the jungles of Brazil can break that record. Lydia wrote; These people are victims of larger social issues including white male enslaving women. Honestly, their conduct and private behavior is both illegal and creepy regarding children. As regards the Vatican. This is an institution so highly irrelevant that the man and his supporters are desperate, with their self appointed Liberace styled appearance...to be relevant. My sister who is a highly religious Catholic was shocked and dismayed when I demonstrated in front of her....holding a bible in my hands, and said, “do you want me to show you how much power this church has? I can rip up this bible in front of any clergy and strip them of their power...You want to see me do it? She said, no. Another thing that we find very bizarre. Black people dancing, singing, and praising on Sunday while holding the bible above their heads. This is the same BOOKKK the KKK and neo-nazis use to justify enslaving them and relegating them to 3rd and 4th class economic, political, and educational status. This conduct is really bizarre. SRD
By Toby, April 17 at 2:21 pm # Re: The Vatican and commentsAborigines are indigenous to Australia. Maoris are indigenous to New Zealand. Is it possible that poor education such as this might render people vulnerable to being misled by their church leaders?
By Dan Gallo, April 16 at 3:31 pm # Bill seems to be bitterly clinging to his microphone and his sectarian beliefs. He is certainly displaying antipathy to those who are different than himself; but I might just being an elitist.
By SC, April 16 at 9:42 am # OH thank God (pun intended), I found a site where logical people exist. I was at other websites viewing their opinions on what Bill said and I was flabbergasted by the craziness!!! I love Bill Maher and disagree on some things but on this I AGREE!!!!!
By Bill Loeber, April 16 at 4:10 am # Yes! Maher is a HYPOCRITE when it comes to Israel. Just watch his show. He bashes religion every chance he gets, BUT defends Israel blindly!?! Israel’s claim to land based on scripture??? BUT, YES! Cardinal Law was PROMOTED to a position in the Vatican… Any faithful care to explain??? And Yes! Ratzinger wrote the letter Maher referenced, read it for yourself on-line! One can have morals and know the difference between right & wrong, without the IDIOCY of organized religion. If & when the god you believe in shows up for the second coming, he’s gonna roll some heads… And it won’t be mine!
By MJ, April 15 at 1:31 pm # Pope = peace?Is it just me.... or seeing his holiness paraded between a column of guys with rifles doesn’t exactly give me a warm and fuzzy “let’s talk about peace” kinda feeling.
By Ernie Schreiber, April 15 at 6:56 am # Coincident or design?Strange coincidents?
By Chris, April 15 at 6:16 pm # Re: Coincident or design?Oh yeah! And the Pope arrived on tax day! What does that mean? NOTHING! Idiot! 119 years since Hitler’s birthday? Are you serious? You can create any sinister connections by date or location to anyone you don’t like. Get a life!
By rudi bianchi, April 14 at 10:45 pm # pope's letterwhere i can find the letter written by cardinal Ratzinger that mr.Maher refer to in his commentary on 4/11/show?
By tough, April 14 at 7:31 pm # crabills mother is a jew now to we catholic go to her synagag and roll aquater through the aisle and start a roit .now I am antismite right. but it is ok for this liberal jew to say harsh things about the catholic church.but when ever we standup for our faith they pull the antismite card. ps bill there are over60 thousonds catholic soliders in Iraq defending your israel so your mother could have land milk and honey
By mamamelavela, April 14 at 6:45 pm # Good try Lidia...,
By steve, April 14 at 10:31 am # Pope DumbassAs Pope Dumbass visits the United States, I can’t help but think how true Maher’s comments are. Bravo bravo Mr. Maher for telling it how it is.
By Lydia, April 14 at 9:24 am # How Dare YouI am shocked at the venomosity of this display. It seems our society has used freedom of speech as a justification for their right to insult, demean, and otherwise verbally injure anyone. Worse, we seem to use it to make a joke out of serious issues. There are several points that MR. Maher must understand. First, the Vatican DOES take seriously the issue of child (or any) sexual exploitation, whether by clergy or anyone else. Secondly, while the issue is present, there are as many allegations unfounded as founded. (For instance, alleging that a priest has “molested” a child because he patted him on the head) Unfortunately, the church is extremely large, and consequently a most visible target. It’s kind of like military medicine. There are those who would allege that military medicine is poor quality. However, it’s probably the biggest single health care delivery system, and consequently easy to target as it is so visible. (I can personally assure you, from first hand experience, that that military medicine is one of the best systems around)
By Toby, April 17 at 12:13 am # Re: How Dare YouVenomosity… does this word really exist? If it does, it is an ugly word. What is wrong with “I am shocked by the venom of this display”. It would help me to take you seriously if you were to remember that words have grace as well as meaning. On a more relevant, yet nonetheless semantic matter, common to many of the posts on this page is the notion that the church is the institution to which a congregation flocks for spiritual guidance and sustenance. In my understanding, the congregation is the church, and it’s leaders are the individuals trusted to guide and sustain; trust being the operative word here. The leaders are no more sacred than you or I. It is neither blasphemous to treat a celebrant as a criminal, nor an institution such as the Vatican.
By lance, April 15 at 4:28 am # Re: How Dare Youamen to that Lydia- Only the ones without faith feel comfortable attacking the ones with faith
By expat in bavaria, April 14 at 1:40 am # Things I'm Grateful For . . .Bill Maher Add Your Comment |
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