So who's up for some torture? The Catholics are!
Drunk commies deleted
23-03-2006, 16:06
A recent poll in the US found that Catholics tend to support the use of torture more than the other groups tested. That might explain the inqisition.
http://ncronline.org/NCR_Online/archives2/2006a/032406/032406h.htm
The Half-Hidden
23-03-2006, 16:15
Just renounce any pretence of Catholic faith and pledge loyalty to your government and its nationalist extremes.
Shotagon
23-03-2006, 16:27
It's not like they were saying it's a good thing for any reason. Probably they approve that only if it's the last option to save innocents that will die if something isn't done to get info. Yeah, I think that torture can be justified, but only when the person in question is withholding critical information that cannot be obtained any other way (after the info is taken, though, there should not be any torture as there is no justification for it). I think torture is wrong, period, but sometimes it's the lesser evil. There's a difference between that and supporting Bush's actions.
Franberry
23-03-2006, 16:34
Long live the Inqusition!
Long live the Inqusition!
I didn't expect that one...
Drunk commies deleted
23-03-2006, 16:37
It's not like they were saying it's a good thing for any reason. Probably they approve that only if it's the last option to save innocents that will die if something isn't done to get info. Yeah, I think that torture can be justified, but only when the person in question is withholding critical information that cannot be obtained any other way (after the info is taken, though, there should not be any torture as there is no justification for it). I think torture is wrong, period, but sometimes it's the lesser evil. There's a difference between that and supporting Bush's actions.
21% of catholics responding to the poll said torture is often justified. That's higher than any other group tested. I don't think saying torture is often justified is consistent with saying it should be used as a "last option to save innocents".
Drunk commies deleted
23-03-2006, 16:38
I didn't expect that one...
Nobody expects... Aw, fuck it.
Shotagon
23-03-2006, 16:48
21% of catholics responding to the poll said torture is often justified. That's higher than any other group tested. I don't think saying torture is often justified is consistent with saying it should be used as a "last option to save innocents".That's why I hate polls that have no context. 'Often justified' in what situation? Gah.
Drunk commies deleted
23-03-2006, 16:50
That's why I hate polls that have no context. 'Often justified' in what situation? Gah.
I don't know, so I'll assume they think it's often justified for petty crimes like jaywalking and shoplifting. Makes for a more interesting story that way.
Shotagon
23-03-2006, 16:54
I don't know, so I'll assume they think it's often justified for petty crimes like jaywalking and shoplifting. Makes for a more interesting story that way.Ah well, I guess you're right; they have to make their headlines somehow. :D
Franberry
23-03-2006, 16:55
I didn't expect that one...
The Inqusion was awesome
The South Islands
23-03-2006, 16:56
*cue Mel Brooks*
The Half-Hidden
23-03-2006, 16:57
It's also interesting that non-religious people were more anti-torture than Christians of all kinds. What is it about Christian morality that encourages torture?
Drunk commies deleted
23-03-2006, 16:58
The Inqusion was awesome
Sure was. Nothing like the smell of frying pork rising up from a heretic's flesh as red hot iron is pressed against it.
Drunk commies deleted
23-03-2006, 16:58
It's also interesting that non-religious people were more anti-torture than Christians of all kinds. What is it about Christian morality that encourages torture?
Well if agonizing pain was good enough for Jesus....
Franberry
23-03-2006, 16:59
Sure was. Nothing like the smell of frying pork rising up from a heretic's flesh as red hot iron is pressed against it.
oh yeah, death to the heathens
doesn't make sense...
Total Catholic? does that mean that those results are only from the Catholic participants? the percentages add up to 102%
Secular adds up to 96%
and what about the breakdown of other Religions? and I'm sure there are others besides White...
this just looks so fishy, I'm craving sushi right now.
Righteous Munchee-Love
23-03-2006, 17:44
It´s kinda consequent, at least.
If people do this (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flagellant) to themselves in order to save their souls, why not expand the redeeming?
Straughn
24-03-2006, 12:27
What is it about Christian morality that encourages torture?
Ask Mel Gibson. :(
Gataway_Driver
24-03-2006, 13:28
considering its a survey based on 2006 adults (funny that this is the year, :D Couldn't think of another number). If the groups represented were pretty much equal then we are judging on what 400 catholics think. Not enough for me I'm afraid.
Swilatia
24-03-2006, 13:40
This is why christianity is evil.
Guess they're just pro-crucifixion?