Vox Day, the reactionary fantasy author and pickup guru who was recently expelled from the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America , has convinced himself that education for women leads to “demographic implosion” because uppity educated women don’t have enough babies.
Indeed, Vox — real name, Theodore Beale — is convinced that education for women is such a bad thing that he actually thinks that “the Taliban may not, in fact, be the stupid ones with regards to this particular matter.”
By this he means not only that they’re right to keep girls out of schools, but that they’re also probably justified in shooting teenage girls for the terrible crime of speaking up publicly in favor of education for girls like themselves.
No, really:
[I]n light of the strong correlation between female education and demographic decline, a purely empirical perspective on Malala Yousafzai, the poster girl for global female education, may indicate that the Taliban’s attempt to silence her was perfectly rational and scientifically justifiable.
It’s quite telling that it is the “shooting-girls-in-the-head” issue that turns Beale — a right-wing evangelical Christian — into something of a fan of the Taliban.
Then the Jehovah’s Witnesses aren’t Christian, as well as millions of other protestants of various stripes. Which is fine, they deny that Catholics are true Christians. Both sides are equally idiotic in this debate.
“Most Right-wing Christians are not actual trinitarians.”
But you don’t provide proof of that because, like the other guy, you believe they won’t admit it, right?
“But, since Theodore Beale is a self-proclaimed racist,”
Wrong. He’s a self-proclaimed multiracial non-racist: http://www.voxday.net/mart/SFWA_response.pdf Not white. Not a supremacist. Not a white supremacist.
“and a self-proclaimed non-trinitarian,”
Making him not a Christian, evangelical or not. The Trinity — that God is the Father, Son (Jesus), and Holy Spirit — is a core, non-negotiable doctrine of the Christian faith.
“even if you were correct about this idea you present about Right-Wing Christians, you’d be wrong about Beale.”
I’ve proved that I’m not. You’ve all done nothing but present naked, baseless, disproven assertions.
“Since he is a racist, I wonder why you wish to whitewash that aspect of his philosophy.”
Since he’s not a white supremacist both by his own admission and by undeniable facts about him, I wonder why you wish to continue to lie about it. Personally, I don’t care for him or his beliefs. I don’t read his blog, his articles, or his books. I just don’t like it when people like you lie in order to try to smear individuals and, by proxy, larger groups.
Okay, you guys, someone named jinxmchue is the worldwide authority on everything, including but not limited to Christianity, white supremacy, etc.
All assertions must be approved by him. Please remember to get his endorsement before making any factual or logical arguments from now on. David, would you please add this to the FAQ?
At least now we know who’s buying Vox’s books.
“Sorry, but someone who denies a core, non-negotiable doctrine of Christianity cannot be called an evangelical Christian”
Who are you to decide what’s a core doctrine of Christianity? If you’re a Protestant, you probably deny a number of doctrines the Catholics consider to be “core” as well.
Wait, I thought “self-proclaiming” didn’t cut it?
I proclaim myself to be a small, angry hedgehog who makes the world’s best frittatas.
“Then the Jehovah’s Witnesses aren’t Christian, as well as millions of other protestants of various stripes.”
True. They are non-Christian cults masquerading as Christians. Thank you.
“Which is fine, they deny that Catholics are true Christians. Both sides are equally idiotic in this debate.”
Yes, those who are clearly, demonstrably not Christian but claim to be Christian are idiotic.
“True. They are non-Christian cults masquerading as Christians. Thank you.”
Well, that settles it. jinxmchue’s authority on who’s a Christian and who’s not is final and absolute.
“At least now we know who’s buying Vox’s books.”
Didn’t I just say that I don’t read anything by him? What was that you guys were mocking me about? Reading comprehension? Hypocrites.
You seem angry. Maybe a nice little nap would help?
People, I give you the NO TRUE CHRISTIAN argument. I’ve rarely seen it unfold in real time. I feel like I’m making a nature documentary, and should be speaking in very hushed tones.
“Wait, I thought “self-proclaiming” didn’t cut it?”
I was demonstrating your hypocrisy, fool. You are the ones who think self-proclaiming does cut it, except when someone says that they aren’t white or supremacist contrary to how you want to portray them, apparently.
(Confidential to Cassandra: I think this one is capable of going full meltdown with only minimal help from us. What do you think?)
“People, I give you the NO TRUE CHRISTIAN argument. I’ve rarely seen it unfold in real time.”
I’m an atheist who believes in God. Now go ahead and accept that claim about myself because you don’t want to be guilty of the “NO TRUE ATHEIST argument,” right?
(The edges are already melting. Should we call in some religious backup to push hir over the edge?)
(Confidential to katz: Should we start the countdown?)
“I think this one is capable of going full meltdown with only minimal help from us.”
Don’t get your hopes up. You aren’t worth it even if I were capable of melting down regarding jokes like yourselves.
That’s nothing! I’m a hedgehog who doesn’t believe in atheists! Take that!
(I love how the grammar deteriorates as the rage mounts.)
Besides, you all already melted down regarding my undeniably correct arguments about your and Vox Day’s claims.
jinxmchue: You’re arguing by definition alone, and your definition, obviously, is not one that everyone accepts. You can get your sphincter tight about that all you want, but it doesn’t change the fact that you are not, in any way, shape or form, the final authority on these matters.
NO TRUE HEDGEHOG!!!!!
How do these goofballs spend hours commenting here and then talk about how we’re beneath their notice?
Do they really miss the irony in that?
And I’m an atheist who doesn’t believe in hedgehogs. Just thought I’d let you know that you don’t exist.
Ze’s giving an awful good impression of a melt-down.