In the past, I have been chastised for making fun of religion in general and Christianity in particular. But now that some fringe Christian group has declared that the apocalypse will occur on Saturday, it is suddenly acceptable to make fun of religious beliefs. Either it is acceptable to make fun of religious beliefs, or it is not. Your beliefs are perfectly reasonable and must be taken seriously. Their beliefs are stupid and can be mocked. Give me a fucking break. You don't get to make fun of Scientologists cleansing their thetans and then turn around and whine about people pointing out the inconsistencies in your own beliefs.

Today is another classic: 10% of students in one of my classes think than any of the following can be an excuse for rape: a. Previous sexual encounter b. Victim knows person c. Sexy clothing choices.

Jeepers.