Myers, a self-described "rabid new atheist," had been getting hate mail after blogging in support of University of Central Florida student Webster Cook, who is facing suspension after removing a communion wafer from a Mass held on-campus. Once blessed, these Eucharist wafers must be consumed immediately and Church leaders have said that Cook's actions were offensive.

In the post, Myers wrote that the Eucharist wafer, which for Catholics is the transubstantiated body of Christ, was "just a cracker."

Of all the things PZ blogs about on a daily basis, this is what gets the death threats?

So don't use your work email account to send death threats, m'kay?

Crap.

Speaking of work, the big big big boss (as in the guy with his name on the company) is coming around imminently. Hope I don't screw up. Or inadvertently send him a death threat.

Of all the things PZ blogs about on a daily basis, this is what gets the death threats?

Bill Donohoe, he of the Catholic League, has of course taken such offense to this that he's turned his followers loose on Myers. Thing is, Donohoe has turned the threats around so that now he's saying that Myers and his fellow atheists are threatening to kill him and all Catholics, and he's asking for police protection at the Republican Convention since that's "in Myers' backyard" (well, 150 miles away from his home, but what's a few miles?).

Bill Donohoe, he of the Catholic League, has of course taken such offense to this that he's turned his followers loose on Myers.

Ah, that would explain it. What a fucking loon.

In the post, Myers wrote that the Eucharist wafer, which for Catholics is the transubstantiated body of Christ, was "just a cracker."

Of all the things PZ blogs about on a daily basis, this is what gets the death threats?

Well, they believe that the transubstantiated eucharist is *literally* Jesus. So it doesn't surprise me that calling Jesus a tasty snack food got him death threads.

From the....er....Christians.

So sorry for you loss, ND.

I can certainly see why devout Christians would find someone's treatment of communion wafers offensive and worthy of objection. However, given who originated the whole "turn the other cheek" thing, threats of violence over it strike me as particularly idiotic.

I can attest to my own craziness, yes.

I fully admit that it's the craziness that makes everything run well -- I just itch when it runs into me! (Note: I was allowed to eat, just after the event was over. I was apparently 5 min early.)

In the post, Myers wrote that the Eucharist wafer, which for Catholics is the transubstantiated body of Christ, was "just a cracker."

Well, they believe that the transubstantiated eucharist is *literally* Jesus.

"It's a snack food!"

"No, it's the Messiah!"

"It's a nummy treat!"

"No, it's our Lord and Savior!"

"Hey, hey, kids...no need to fight. Eu-Charispies (tm) are both a nummy snack treat and our Lord and Savior! Enjoy Redemption with your favorite dip or salsa!

Also try Trinity-scuits! It's the Father, Son and Holy Ghost in a crispy, healthful cracker! Perfect for parties, confirmations...whatever!"

Now all Myers needs to do is get the Church of Satan to transubstantiate some Cheese Whiz into the Body of Satan....