Unintelligent - because they lack originality. An intelligent person would find an intelligent way to give voice to their frustrations as in writing, poetry, art, music, photography etc. How much intelligent does it take to kick inanimate objects? But it does take intelligence to realize, in advance, the foolishness and utter futility of such an action.

Lack of self-respect - aggressive hate-filled people are usually self-loathing. A person with a healthy self-esteem has no need to vent so violently and physically. Anger is always an outward demonstration of an inner anguish, fear, loss etc. The root of the problem lies within.

A healthy person realizes that it's not what happens to u...

Unintelligent - because they lack originality. An intelligent person would find an intelligent way to give voice to their frustrations as in writing, poetry, art, music, photography etc. How much intelligent does it take to kick inanimate objects? But it does take intelligence to realize, in advance, the foolishness and utter futility of such an action.

Lack of self-respect - aggressive hate-filled people are usually self-loathing. A person with a healthy self-esteem has no need to vent so violently and physically. Anger is always an outward demonstration of an inner anguish, fear, loss etc. The root of the problem lies within.

A healthy person realizes that it's not what happens to us that counts, but how we handle what happens to us. All of the above speaks to a lack of maturity, self-control, self-respect and intelligence.

I'm not taking issue with this because they happened to be 'kicking' churches. These could have been taken anywhere. It's the actions themselves that are so childish.

I've thought about it and I haven't been entirely honest with you, or myself. I am offended because these were 'sacred' buildings. I am NOT a church-going Christian (but I am a Christian), nor do I have ANY denominational affiliations. But I live in a 3rd world country where Christianity plays a major role in supporting, feeding, clothing, medicating, housing, training and comforting some of the most desperately poor people on the planet.

Coming onto Clipmarks has opened my eyes to the extent of the western world's hatred and loathing of anything religious, especially Christianity, and the attacks have been relentless and brutal. This was just another one.

If you were to witness the go...

I've thought about it and I haven't been entirely honest with you, or myself. I am offended because these were 'sacred' buildings. I am NOT a church-going Christian (but I am a Christian), nor do I have ANY denominational affiliations. But I live in a 3rd world country where Christianity plays a major role in supporting, feeding, clothing, medicating, housing, training and comforting some of the most desperately poor people on the planet.

Coming onto Clipmarks has opened my eyes to the extent of the western world's hatred and loathing of anything religious, especially Christianity, and the attacks have been relentless and brutal. This was just another one.

If you were to witness the good work they do, individually, and as Christian denominations/organisations, it would go a long way in redeeming their image in your eyes, I'm sure.
Because in 3rd world countries, these are the people who make the real differences in people's lives - not the politicians, the rich, the powerful, the famous, the intellectuals, the scientists, the academics. It's those whose hearts are bigger than their own needs and greeds and most of these people are Christians/religious.

So, I for one, will show them and their denominations and organizations respect, because they've earned it - certainly on the continent of Africa. Your clip showed utter contempt for their places of worship and I took exception to the insult and the sheer mindless stupidity of it.

Another point, I'm beginning to understand that my issues could also stem from cultural differences. Generally South Africans are polite. We don't have the level of discourteousness, rudeness and boorishness so particularly associated with the Americans and the British. For the most part we were raised to be cordial, polite and civil (obviously there are exceptions). I personally believe that if we treat each other with dignity and respect so much of value can emerge.

At the end of the day what the world lacks is tolerance a

Thank you, John. Frankly, if I weren't a Christian, I probably would have extreme difficulty becoming one, on account of the fact that so many of us are thoroughly obnoxious. But despite this, much good, good work gets done (I think it's difficult for humans to hold two conflicting opinions in contention, so it's easier at times to jettison the baby along with the bath water - the good along with the bad. And that's when, I think, we lose the human face behind every religion/ideology/creed etc. Behind every belief system there is a human being who feels, who bleeds and who is passing through this world but once, and then ever so briefly!)

I'm looking forward to some more great clips ...

Thank you, John. Frankly, if I weren't a Christian, I probably would have extreme difficulty becoming one, on account of the fact that so many of us are thoroughly obnoxious. But despite this, much good, good work gets done (I think it's difficult for humans to hold two conflicting opinions in contention, so it's easier at times to jettison the baby along with the bath water - the good along with the bad. And that's when, I think, we lose the human face behind every religion/ideology/creed etc. Behind every belief system there is a human being who feels, who bleeds and who is passing through this world but once, and then ever so briefly!)

I'm looking forward to some more great clips from you. Loved the 'Arthur Rackham' site you found. So many great illustrators! I lack artistic skills myself, but even so, I have an appreciation for art. Marvellous stuff. Thanks