You know… I don’t want to be cruel, but I’ll tell you something: the human race is showing signs of divergence. In time we may resemble our ancestors, which evolved into separate classes of animals as apes came down from the canopy and developed a much higher intelligence than their predecessors; monkeys.
In our particular case, religious people across the globe, those who rely on faith as a belief-system, will remain basically stagnant and maybe even perish. Meanwhile the rest of us, those who discard faith and instead rely on reason and common sense as a function of our thought processes, will continue evolving into a more advanced (and intelligent) species.
I make this parallel between monkeys/apes and religious/non-religious people because the stupidity and downright imbecility of the faithful never ceases to amaze me!
Catholic priests blessing pets in the year 2012; are you kidding me? What the f*ck has happened to the human race? We’ve slaughtered each other during the Crusades, the Inquisitions and countless other wars throughout history (all in the name of God) – a trend which continues to this day, but we’re so concerned about our pets that we bless them so they might live longer, happier lives? Really?
I wonder how many of the morons who took their pets to church yesterday have verbally or physically abused their wives or their children? I also wonder how many of the Catholic priests who sprinkled “holy” water on these animals have sexually molested kids? Just a thought…
In time religious people (unable to adjust to a changing world) will go the way of the dinosaurs, while those who can adapt will flourish. It’s called survival of the fittest. TGO
Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press
By David Silva | AFP
Dogs, cats, rabbits and even turtles, many dressed in their finest, trooped into churches across Spain on Tuesday in search of blessing on Saint Anthony’s Day, for the patron saint of animals.
Pet owners lined up around the block of the Church of San Anton in central Madrid behind blue metal barriers to wait for a priest to sprinkle holy water on their animals.
“In the name of San Anton, receive this blessing,” the priest, decked out in white robes, said as he blessed the animals presented to him in the doorway of the church.
Many believe the blessing will ensure a long and healthy life for their pets.
Carlos Romero, 56, said he came to the church for the first time this year to have his five-year-old turtle Paula blessed after another turtle he owned named Frodo died eight months ago.
“I came because I want her to be healthy and well so she can accompany me for many more years,” he said, holding the turtle in his hands.
Romero had dressed Paula in a sweater in the yellow and red colours of the Spanish flag with the words “Champions of the World” inscribed on it — a reference to Spain’s 2010 World Cup win — and a large red carnation.
Others dressed their dogs in coats in bright colours or put bows in their fur.
“It is a special day for them, they should be decorated,” said 53-year-old Matilde Carballo who brought her white poodle to the church wrapped in a bright pink coat with matching pink ribbons in its hair.
After having their pets blessed each parishioner received three bread rolls, one of which is traditionally kept for a year alongside a coin meant to ensure good health and to guarantee the blessing of the saint.
The buns are baked according to a secret recipe meant to keep them soft.
The church celebrated several masses throughout the day in honour of Saint Anthony which were attended by pets and their owners.
The festival has been celebrated in Madrid largely uninterrupted since the 19th century. It is also held in other parts of Spain such as the Balearic Islands and Burgos.
Animals are said to have been instinctively drawn to Saint Anthony throughout his life. Anthony, who was born in Lisbon, Portugal in 1195, is often depicted addressing a menagerie of animals attentively listening to his words.
