Okay class, here's a sarcastic article entitled "When Christians Kill" about the death of nine children in a recent military attack. After reading it, answer: Is this a good or a bad use of sarcasm? Is it mean-spirited? Does it enlighten the reader? Is it nauseating? Is it necessary? Is it effective? Is the writer familiar with only a pop form of the Gospel, or does he or she have a deep knowledge of spiritual principles and realities? Is the writer a Christian? What is his or her attitude toward most Christians in America generally, and Bush supporters who are Christian in particular? Would you like to see the writer elected to a position of public trust? Would you like your elected officials to be sarcastic?

Perhaps the writer was simply upset, and sarcasm seems the only way to get it out. But sincerity is better. Consider this article from the same online outfit.