There are two things I can’t stand. Cute spellings (like Krazy Krishtians) and Christians that give the name a bad rap. As a newly-converted watcher of The Daily Show, I was alerted to this clip last night (not for the faint of language). I found a longer version online, then I found the performer’s website. He’s written fairly extensively, and fairly well, about the whole episode.

In short, about 90 people walked out of Mike Daisey’s one man show because of his language. Although it was a high school group, they were in fact informed beforehand about the content. To make matters worse, one attendee poured water all over the performer’s notes. Even worse, when Mike questioned the group on their mass exodus, someone replied that they were “Christians.”

The followup post is very intriguing, and well worth reading for anyone, right or left, Christian or non, on what should actually be done to bridge an ever-widening cultural divide. I encourage you to read about the event and what Mike did afterwards. He tracked down the water-pourer and had a reasonable discussion with him. Mike’s last remarks are remarkable:

“And then I forgive him. He is very quiet–he is obviously shocked. And I tell him, ‘I want you to remember that a liberal atheist has forgiven you today. I don’t want you to ever forget that, as long as you live, do not forget what happened here. I don’t have God behind me, but I speak for myself, and I forgive you for myself, and for you. Never forget this.’”

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