Canadian Government Sponsoring Punk Album Called Holy Shit that Depicts Jesus as a Turd

• this sounds nothing like bad religion. and no where in any of the lyrics does it say anything about Christ.  just sayin...

• I don't see why anyone cares. Obviously they have a fan base, and there making money off of this. For anyone who thinks canada is doomed for this ( dave scott ) is just plain stupid. Only reason people are rebeling against religion is because people are getting smarter.

• your all fucking stupid for taking this to serious. its called a joke u fucking idiots. 

• yeah like funding the invasion other countries, funding government change in other countries, tax cuts for the rich yeah all those things I don't want to fund with my tax dollars, death, repression, war. Do you even think about what you are writing?

• FUCK GOD

• You should be ashamed to have such posts on your website

• Your detractors are airheads.  Afghanistan is a prime example of the OPPOSITE of true religion at work.  Islam is the opposite of Judeo-Christianity in every way.  I notice 'Freethinker's comment is free of thinking.  Maybe that's why he chose the name.

• Because it taxes Canadian citizens to pay for something they might not have willingly funded. That's coercion, which fits most definitions of "immoral."

• Non-religious, anti-religious, and religious-parody are not the same as religion. I don't see an issue here at all. This is great. Hopefully the bad doesn't sound like Bad Religion because that'd be a shame. 

• This is hilarious!  I've never heard this band, but want to give them a listen based on this alone.People need to lighten up. Humor, social commentary and freedom of expression.Hopefully when they do the re-release sans sponsorship, they don't censor themselves. Props to the band.

• Free to pledge allegiance to a bitter old woman who lives in a castle in London.

• Land of the Free, bitches.

• so LA Weekly is OK with Religious Bias from its writers? cool.  I'm glad all of you idiots need a book to tell you how to be a decent human being.  fucking scum.

• I'm really surprised the Harper government would support this.  Perhaps they didn't know what it was going to be like.

• i love canada, and i think that the bible of full of nonsense

• democracy works?  are you aware that the conservative party only received about 40% of the votes, and that less than 40% of eligible voters voted, that means that only 16% of adult canadians voted for the conservatives.  do you consider that democracy working?

• vicious bigotry? have you even read the bible? are you not aware of that the bible condones killing and enslaving your enemies?

• yeah, why do we support children's education? if it is worth keeping it will support itself, stop funding public schools!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

• you can have dignity and not disagree, can't you?

• what? why would you insult his mom? is that what your religion teaches you?

• look at Afghanistan, there is religion at work

• Even though the album has nothing to do with religion or any sorts of attack on religion, music or lyrics-wise. The album is called "Holy Shit." It's sooooo offensive to Christians. I wonder: would it be offensive if they dressed a turd up as some other deity? Hypocrites.

• And earth is plat right?

• Those were just rock bands, and in those days rock bands were quite popular , nowadays you should make those crappy music you see everyday on MTV and TMF to become famous and earn a lot of money...

• AMEN!!

• Dude, I am far from Christian and I beleive in freedom of speech and have no issue with this artwork. I do however have an issue with people like you making other free thinkers look ignorant and tactless like yourself. Your post is as unintelligent, hateful, and closed minded as most of the fundamentalists posts. Do all of us a favor and keep your unintelligent approach to yourself.

• Wow, you fundamentalists need to relax. They are simply joking around. I find it comical that you're so threatened and upset by a group of indie punks attempt to be controversial and offensive...who gives a shit? They aren't being serious!!! Let god judge them if that's what you believe. Lol

• May the Holy Sprit Renew your mind and thought

• it is not do away of religion it is replacing God with satan .Replacing religion by an other religiion the devil

• What ever you believe and say Jesus wil be there for you in time needs. If you call upon is Name you will be saved any way May the Holy Spirit mae you see things clear

• Fuck the religious right. This is amazing. Finally, someone is doing something that is equally moronic to convey the idiocy of the feeble- minded, gullible masses. Eat a dick

• Hey Rog, Education Index by Country... No. 06: Canada No. 20: USA If Canadians are stupid, how much stupider are you?

• I lived in Ontario for 1 1/2 years. All Canadians are Stupid. I mean really stupid. Not just about religion, that's a given. They're just plain stupid all around. They should be nuked just like Palestine.  

•  here in Canada freedom of speech means freedom of speech for EVERYONE not just those you argee with. Isn't freedom wonderful?

• i feel as though you need to rethink your screen name, as well as your life. there is no hate in their speech, it's simply a joke. not everyone is a bigot just because they choose to be freethinkers.

•  Get Over It!!! its a cd!

• hahaha awesome! 

• all tax payers pay for it.....not just christians.....and religion is fucking dumb.

• your a fucking idiot......your the kind of ppl who have fucked this world over.

•  so how are we imoral? just because we dont believe in a piece of shit god that doesn't exist at all? the government supports plenty of bands, whether they are good or not we cant control, but to me all this seems like is a bible thumping baby who is upset that someone in this world doesnt believe the same shit........get over it!!.......personally dont like the band, they dont sound good, but LOVE the album art/design. Good for you boys, and fuck all you religious faggots

• Before you make assumptions that they are depicting jesus christ as a "turd," you probably should talk with the band members themselves, because they've done several interviews already about the matter in which they clearly state that that was not the intent at all. Basically, they just like poop jokes. It is also an opinion to say that they sound bad, and they barely sound like bad religion. 

•  Once again someone with no clue about anything jumps the gun. I'm more offended by the fact you are allowed to post conjecture based articles lacking any kind of research without any argument whatsoever from the cretins who run this. To put it bluntly, you are a dumb cunt.

• Thanks for the history lesson Mike. It is incredibly reassuring to know there are people out there who encourage banning outlets for Artists to speak their mind when a portion of the populous does not agree. Clearly the point you are trying to make is that when enough people disagree with a point of view they should not be allowed to gain assistance spreading their message because it may offend someone. It is perfectly OK for the government to give more than 80 million per year to faith based groups because they aren't shoving their beliefs down other peoples throats and everyone agrees with their message... oh wait.  

• Moral judgement from a website abound with banner ads for Strip Clubs and "Texas Hold-Em Doggy Style at the Dirty Dogg Saloon". Jesus and I will meet you for drinks at Showgirls Inc. in Miami later if you want to get your drunk on. Bro-fists all around.

• Fortunately the moderators of the LA Weekly blog are here to belittle you.   Bravo.Also, if you want to start a grammar/spelling nitpick contest Mr. Moderator you should have said "filing" not "filling".I have no beef with you but I just find it curious that you act so unprofessionally.

•  Look at it this way, though, the government uses money in this same manner (as well as other ways) to support and fund religious bands, groups, services, projects and so on. You don't see a uproar from atheists, the jewish or muslims when the government sponsors christian based acts/services now do you? So if you don't like that the government sponsored a band that made a joke about religion, then you should hold the stance that the government should sponsor NOTHING pertaining to religion. You can't accept supporting religious groups and then turn the other way on things that go against religion. Regardless, the music, lyrics and lyrical themes on the album have nothing at all to do with religion. The artwork was a joke and that's why people are annoyed that everyone is flipping out over a joke that has nothing to do with the actual music. Last of all, the funding was handed out before the artwork and the government had zero say on the artwork for the album anyways. Hell, to be fair, most of the funding most likely went towards the recording, production and mastering (expensive) instead of the album artwork (relatively cheap, even more so if you're a repeat customer, it's a friend or you have someone from the band do it).

• What's the irony that you dubbed yourself True Freethinker

• As someone who knows the guys personally you couldn't be any further from the truth. They are all hard working, upstanding, talented members of society. The only "hate filled bigoted" attitude I've seen is yours towards them. If you don't like it, don't buy it. If you've already bought it, ( which I doubt because then you would have an INFORMED opinion) good. You've helped support a great Canadian band.

• Sorry but Christians have been funding bigotry for longer than I can imagine. Scary now that its coming your way huh?

• Do you really think the reason  the Soviet Union didn't last was because there was no religion? That's the silliest thing I've ever heard 

•  Stop funding the military. If it is worth keeping they will fight for free and use sticks and rocks.

• Religion is the base for violence, segregation, and mass brainwashing. Suck it up, we live in a better world now where you can express your feelings whether your government or the majority likes it. THANK YOU LIVING WITH LIONS and CANADA. The u.s. no longer believes in the constitution.

• Quit bitching, its punk rock. people are dying all over the world and all you have to complain about is a fictional figure being displayed as a turd. grow the fuck up.

• Looks like Living With Lions got it right. This rapture that occured today reaks of shit. The bull variety. Religion is a fucking scam. Have faith in yourself.

• Because your religion is a joke and every sane person knows that.

• you are a liar that will rot in hell if your trying to say that you're "too mature" for poop jokes.

• Do any of you people realize that Christianity has nothing to do with Jesus. Being a Christian is about being humble and kind to other people. Its isn't about believing in Jesus or repenting, but doing your part everyday to make the world a better place. So stop getting all worked up over a joke and get on with your life Ted.

•  why are you arguing over this? it doesn't matter anymore; rapture is upon us!

• Ha ha ha! That's genius! Religion is for the brain washed! Freedom of opinion and expression people! Get used to it!

•  Atheism isn't anything!  It isn't a church you go to.  It's just that you don't believe in deities.  I'm an non-believer and think of myself as a good person.  I don't need a god and don't want one.  I'm fine with just dying and everything just being over.  Atheism is not a counter-reaction to your religion.  It's just a lack of belief in religion altogether.  I don't go to atheist meetings or participate in atheist stuff.  There is no need.  Atheism is not anti-religion.....it is just non-religion.  That being said, I lose a significant amount of respect for people when they tell me they are religious.  I'm fine with people being religious.  I just think it is stupid. 

• Almighty G-d doesn't need puny humans to protect Him. Self-righteous, hypocritical censorship is a hell-on-Earth evil that destroys minds and souls. Of course the government should continue to fund and encourage new ideas that give rise to intelligent discussions. I revere G-d and the Nazarene, and state again: He doesn't need you to protect Him, His dignity or His awesomeness. You are guilty of the sin of Pride if you don't stop trying to fight His battles for Him.

•  No, it is not their fault.  They are just people/ghosts in a fictional story.  I'm just offended by all of the believers in the world and the harm their religions have done.  Everyone knows that the internet is where you take out your frustrations. 

•  Louie CK?

• Are we talking about the same Canada that pledges allegiance to an elderly lady that is the HEAD OF A FREAKING CHURCH? 

•  Well, for one, Atheists, muslims, sikhs, hindu's etc, etc, also funded it as well. Religion is a dieing thing in Canada. No one should really give two shits about this "Holy Shit" album title. Grow up. I find the Confederate flag offensive. Do I raise hell about all the morons using it? No.

• That's fine to say that. Freedom of expression! It's called a joke.  

• Shouldn't have attacked 2 billion Christians then! Why should Christians have to fund this kind of viscous bigotry?

• As a left wing punk fan in the UK, all this will do is make me more right wing. Try doing this with Mohammad and the Qur'an. The media and the arts wage a non stop propaganda war against Christians. Ask yourself why? This isn't criticizing right wing politicians, this is attacking 2 billion people worldwide. This just proves what total cunts most atheists are. Atheism is shit!

• No country has ever survived without religion. Just look at the Soviet Union.

• I'm left wing and into punk and all this is doing making me more right wing. And when do Christians put out an album calling all atheists shits!

• "nicest guys"?  I like punk but they deserve to be recognised for being the hate-filled bigoted shits that they are.

•  Do other bands attack people in the same way? Will they fund a band doing something like this to Islam? Remember the Mohammad cartoons?

• Will the government pay me to say "Fuck yo mama" and portray your mum as a shit. 

• Only when people like you keep this kind of shit to yourselves.

• The government shouldn't support any arts. Bands like Nirvana, Dinosaur Jr and Radiohead didn't need any government support. Secondly this is hate speech and bigotry similar to racism. 

• Your Mum's a shit! How do you like that?

•  I pay taxes, and I'm proud that my money went to this. And more importantly, if you are a large believer in the faith... Rapture is tomorrow, get the fuck over it. You're apparently going to die anyways. You couldn't put up with a joke for less than a week?

• Dave Do your research. If you looked up FACTOR's mission statement you might have read that this is a non-profit organization. And it is also reviewed by a jury of "producers, broadcasters, managers, label owners/representatives, artists/songwriters, media, and retailers," and not our government. That is the beautiful thing about the grant system in Canadia it allows for freedom of speech for all not some.

• Dumbass.

• I won't but freedom of speech should mean that I am freed from paying for something I find offensive! 

• Fuck you and your god.

• Are we talking about the same Canada that pledges allegiance to an elderly lady that is the HEAD OF A FREAKING CHURCH?

•  This is hilarious

• how is this immoral?... 

• what the hell????? "stop all arts funding" are you crazy?????? whoaaaa.....I disagree with this artwork but seriously??? ALL ARTS FUNDING???? you are MENTAL. 

• No, only offensive to those who are too dumb to question the fairy tales their parents told them.  

• LA WEEKLY DEPICTED AS A PIECE OF TURD!!

•  Yeah..... because no one has ever found something a punk band did offensive before....  

•  Who cares, you'll all be dead tomorrow.  Maybe a new word won't believe such ridiculous fake stories next time!

• hey, he may be Your Savior, but not here in Canada.  If you don't like it don't buy it, don't try to make Canadians a buncha bible thumping extremists like the US. 

• Nobody at LA Weekly has any problem with the artwork. We do think it's curious that punk bands go around filling government paperwork and SENDING THEIR LYRICS TO BUREAUCRATS FOR APPROVAL (as they told a Toronto paper today). Also, it's "your writer," not "you're writer." They might have to revise their literacy rates up there on account of you!

• America don't act like your shit doesn't stink. You have more importan things to deal with than some punk band that, "heaven" forbid, are free thinkers. Aren't you guys supposed to be out killing innocent people in the name of freedom? You know that freedom of speech you love with all your stars and stripes.

• This reaction is exactly what the band is looking for. Old people will be up in arms because their delusional belief system has been shown for what it really is. The youth of this country do not believe in religious garbage.

• Well you've published an article implying that there is something wrong with Canada's government assisting this band with releasing and album that depicts Jesus in this manner. So the assumption made by most would be that you're writer has some problem with this artwork. We can actually read quite well in Canada. Please check the statistics for your own countries illiteracy rankings (year over year decline rates) that can provide you with proof to substantiate this.

• will you be making dave parkman available for interviews? oh, wait, the writer doesn't exist. 

• nope. THEN. I rule.

• hahah sorry. THAN. I meant THAN. ;)

• Oh, Jonnykay.  "If they want to be known as anything but snivelling cowards, instead of Jesus and the Bible, why don't they do the same for Muhammed and the Koran?" That's actually very poor sentence structure. You may want to try this. "If they want to be known as anything but sniveling cowards,  THEN instead of Jesus and the Bible, why don't they do the same for Muhammed and the Koran?" Sniveling cowards also seems a bit ironic. Such an indirect and (ominous?) threat follows. I guess believers in Muhammed and the Koran are better at getting their point across? I wouldn't know as I don't go around assuming that every person of a faith can be stereotyped by a few extremists. You don't have to be illiterate or uneducated to believe in freedom of speech and the arts. You don't have to be hateful to make a play on words as obvious as holy shit, or to find the related and silly ideas/images entertaining. Try again.  

•  Boo...

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