I heard Terry Gilliam (Python) talking about his life. He quit religion in his teens when the elders didn't like him making jokes about God. It set me thinking whether there are any religions that have humour as part of their writ. Jews tell the best jokes but I don't think it is part of the Talmud. This is a very catholic ng (small c) so I wondered if anyone has come across a witty religion in their travels or studies. My bet is on Hindu, but I profess ignorance.Peter Scott

Buddhism is based on the whole idea that life is a bit of a joke, and the best thing to do if you cant transcend it, is laugh at it..If nothing else, it makes you feel better.

Wildly OT Any religions that have jokes?

Apr 15, 2011 21 Replies

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The Natural Philosopher 15 years ago

Its classic zen.

A man says to you 'everything I say is a lie'

Is he lying, or not?

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Andy Champ 15 years ago

Of course he is. But he's not consistent about it.

Andy

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