I think you missed something there Hugh, my dear. "Some say he's a holy man, others say he's a shithead."
It was around the 3rd time I read the Principia that I finally understood that parable, in some measure beyond it's humor. I think it's kind of useless to try and explain it (those who get it have already got it, and those who don't get it won't understand even after I explain it), but I do think that it's one of the best parts of the Principia. It's so good I take it seriously.
But, you honestly think that that Rant is going to actually change anything? The people you're talking to aren't going to go anyway, they're the ones who're gonna say "Pfft, this isn't directed towards me!" and live on with their shit clogged peneal glands.
We talk about preaching to the Chior as though preaching to everyone else would make a difference. The Chior is there because they understand and want to understand more, everyone else is sitting in the sidelines because they don't understand and couldn't care less.
It is a nice rant though.
Two Thumbs up for Jesus!