Posted by Isis at 147.129.97.18 on August 25, 2000 at 13:37:04:
In Reply to: Oh, who are you kidding, you big Satan worshipper? posted by D. Stratford on August 25, 2000 at 10:09:28:
If you really want to know the truth.
: Shit. You guys don't even get powers? Where's the appeal then?
Blissful unity with the divine presence, by whatever name or form you choose, in this lifetime.
Plus, we get reincarnated.
: All I was saying is that it's a little ridiculous to get worked up over a film even if it does misrepresent your religion.
Keep in mind my ranting on this board is about the extent of my worked up-ed ness. You won't be seeing me on no damn picket lines whenever this baby hits theaters.
: I don't think anyone will be expecting that this film is going to give them the lowdown on Paganism, and I'm damn sure it won't start a hysteria of witch-hunts or anything of the sort. Just have a little faith in your beliefs and don't be so defensive.
I'll admit I'm being over sensitive here, but try to put yourself in my shoes for a moment...it's not a misrepresentation of the religion, it's a complete contradiction of everything the religion is about. I was joking before, but can you seriously imagine someone making a horror movie about murderous Buddhist monks? It's absurd.
Anyway, a priest threw some holy water on me the other day and it exorcised the demons. I'm calm. Sorry for yelling.
-- Isis