dangerous if someone proves to be different, or seen as unusual in any way. Scientology may be one of the strangest religions in the world. Due to this, Scientology has experienced intolerance since it was first founded in 1954. Religious intolerance is a social issue, consequently affecting every level of the religious community, from the followers to the conductors of Scientology. Even though numerous people view Scientology as a cult or fraudulent religion, or believe that the religion is so small
the fact that it attacks the thoughts and beliefs of every religion in the world. This vulgarity and intolerance is most notable in the character Cartman, who is extremely offensive in his thoughts, ideas, and actions. The show does, however, provide a balance to Cartman’s antics through his co-stars Stan and Kyle. Stan, and Kyle almost always stand up to Cartman and ridicule his intolerance,
From Jamestown, to Scientology, and even at one point Christianity, cults have helped to shape our way of viewing religion so much so that it is hard to imagine a life without them. Cults have a negative connotation in our modern world typically due to the violence that their members undertake in attempting to save their way of life or convert others. The question must be asked then; what would happen if a cult became a place of community rather than a place of religious intolerance? No longer would
A few weeks ago we watched a religious documentary comedy directed by Larry Charles staring the infamous Bill Maher. The film follows Maher as he searches for answers concerning major religions and there legitimacy. Comedian and commentator Bill Maher, who grew up Catholic of a Catholic father and Jewish mother, believes that organized religion is a detriment to the progress of society. He also believes that many tenets of the various religions worldwide will end up being self-fulfilling prophecies
can be found on Family Guy, South Park, and The Simpsons. South Park continuously makes fun of religions and the followers of these certain religions. The major religions that are prime targets on the shows are Christianity, Judaism, Islam and Scientology. Even though it is successful for the show, the creators of the show often face criticism from the people who support these religions through threating to kill them for portraying them on the show or by sending death letters. In this paper I’ll
shows are like Family Guy, South Park, and The Simpsons. South Park continuously makes fun of religions and the followers of these certain religions. The major religions that are prime targets on the shows are Christianity, Judaism, Islam and Scientology. Even though it is successful for the show, the creators of the show often face criticism from the people that support these religions through threating to kill them for portraying them on the show or by sending death letters. In this paper I’ll