The Tweet That Caused The Rumpus

[David Gwilliam]

On this day long ago, a child was born who, by age 30, would transform the world. Happy Birthday Isaac Newton b. Dec 25, 1642
Neil de Grasse Tyson Astrophysicist

This tweet caused a great deal of anger among Evangelicals. I would guess that this was the aim although de Grasse Tyson feigns a baffled innocence.

 

[Blue Maniac]

Yes, I’ve noticed he’s quite good at feigning baffled innocence.

 

[jb5000]

I imagine that the intention was to gently mock. If any christian feels anger reading that, they probably need to have another read of their book

 

[Jeff]

they probably need to have another read of their book

Another?

Most of them haven't got a clue what's in it. If they'd read it they'd probably realise it's a load of bollocks.

 

[jb5000]

Oh I don't know, there's a lot to be said for the call to love one another, and in this case to exercise a bit of cheek turning. Must be the season getting to me

 

[RHYDAL]

Nice to see someone famous who can be verified as born on the 25th Dec.

 

[Blue Maniac]

Nice to see someone famous who can be verified as born on the 25th Dec.

Chris Kamara and, er, Rod Serling, too. By the modern calendar, Isaac Newton was born in January.

 

[Robin127]

Well, I find Rod Serling more believable than the so called "good book."

 

[homer]

What a vile place this is

It makes lickle Baby Jebus cry

 

[Blue Maniac]

Well, I find Rod Serling more believable than the so called "good book."

Unbelievable, Jeff.