‘Christians Against Dinosaurs’ Exists, In Case You Needed Something To Laugh About Today”

In what I deeply hope for the sake of humanity is a joke, a Christian parent posted on a message board about their concern for our children learning about dinosaurs. Not just that they aren’t real because of their religious beliefs, but because they are questioning the morality of dinosaurs. It’s from an organization called “Christians Against Dinosaurs.” If it’s a joke, it’s a fantastic one. If they are serious, I am truly afraid for our future as a species. It might be one of the dumbest things I’ve ever read in my life.

This thread has gone viral and has over 1000 replies. It is now closed but it is worth a perusal for it’s humor value. Here it is and here is the original post, with my analysis in between:

I’m really concerned about dinosaurs, and I think something needs to be done. The science behind them is pretty flimsy, and I for one do not want my children being taught lies. Did you know that nobody had even heard of dinosaurs before the 1800s, when they were invented by curio-hungry Victorians?

There are people that would say this poster’s religion is a “lie” but that doesn’t stop some from wanting it in schools. And yes, fossil evidence and thousands of hours of study definitely makes for some flimsy claims, amirite? And no, I had no idea they were invented by curio-hungry Victorians and that’s probably because it’s complete bullshit!

Charles Darwin’s later theory of evolution entirely disproved dinosaurs, yet the dinosaur lie was twisted and adapted to try to make it fit. Any proper look at the facts will reveal that dinosaurs simply never existed.

Well, no, actually. Darwin just did not have the fossil evidence during his time to prove that dinosaurs existed but scientists later on were able to dig it up. Keep trying, though! This is just starting to get good.

Aside from the educational aspect, dinosaurs are a very bad example for children. At my children’s school, several children were left in tears after one of their classmates (who had evidently been exposed to dinosaurs), became bestially-minded and ran around the classroom roaring and pretending to be a dinosaur. Then he bit three children on the face. One poor girl has been left with a severely dented nose and the whole class was left traumatized by this horrible display.

Won’t someone PLEASE think of the children?!

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This is where I started to think this may be a hoax, but no one has stepped forward to claim it. So for our purposes, let’s say it is legit. If a child really bit three kids on the face, he probably would have done it whether dinosaurs influenced him or not. My son watches tons of shows about super heroes but I don’t see him jumping off our roof in an attempt to fly. Can we also appreciate the phrase “bestially-minded” for just a moment? The Stupid is deep on this one.

Nothing about dinosaurs is suitable for children, from their total lack of family values through to their non-existence from any serious scientific point of view.

Recently my sister foolishly gave my two youngest some dinosaurs toys for Christmas. After telling her to get out of my house I burnt the dinosaurs. My children were delighted because they know that dinosaurs are evil. I am fortunate that my family has been very supportive, and has disowned my children’s former aunt.

YOU GUYS, SHE BURNT THE DINOSAURS. Please, try to imagine this happening. A parent, totally off their hinges, gleefully burning plastic dinosaurs to snuff out their pure evil. I am beside myself, this is simply delicious. I would have to agree though, on the dinosaurs’ lack of family values, but what of other animals in the wild? Does this person also advocate not teaching children about lions and tigers who tear other animals to shreds? Why the hard-on for dinosaurs, dude? You’re breaking Ross Geller’s heart.

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 They close with this fervent plea:

Please, do what you can to get dinosaurs taken off the curriculum. Our school has been recently presented with a 214-signature petition, and following that and our recent protest the headmaster has said that he will take it the governors. We are lucky that he is so sympathetic to our cause, but I fear that others may not be.

If you would like to lend your support to our campaign, we have a Facebook group where we spread facts and research about the dinosaur myth. Hope to see you there! 🙂

Of all the issues facing our youth, THIS is what they petition? I am afraid for the futures of 214 peoples’ children tonight. Why is it so hard to believe science, guys? It’s REAL. The Bible may be too and as such, I would not mock anyone’s faith, but we have actual, physical proof of dinosaurs in the form of bones and fossils. Why do some so unquestioningly believe in what the Bible says but turn up their noses at the idea of FOSSIL EVIDENCE? It blows my mind.

I suppose if you believe so deeply in one thing, you will continue to believe it despite strong evidence to the contrary. If something so widely proven and basically, indisputable, interferes with your convictions, then I guess you have to tell yourself some pretty tall tales to reconcile it in your head. I, for one, am on the side of science. I respect the right of others to believe as they like but to me, this is not about belief-this is about science. And like the amazing Neil deGrasse Tyson says:

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I rest my case.

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