Sentences with phrase «as mockery of»

Many prefer the use of diversionary tactics such as mockery of those who ask honest questions.

Cuomo made a merciful decision by commuting the 75 - year - to - life sentence of convicted terrorist Judith Clark for her role in the deadly 1981 Brinks heist, supporters said, as critics continued to blast the decision as a mockery of justice.

Indeed, it can even be read as a mockery of the whole literary enterprise, pairing dull and uncomprehending readers who ploddingly manage to miss the obvious, with clever authors (both the fictional Vereker and the actual James) who feel compelled to play the trickster, taunting their readers with the hint that there is something — indeed, the whole point of it all — that they don't get.

Not exact matches

It's also possible that Harper, himself, could pull the plug on his minority administration at some point before the next fixed election date — just as he did in September — although such a move would make an utter mockery of Harper's own, now - tarnished, fixed - election law.

But no sooner had it done so than reality made a mockery of the new target as well.

While Greg Tonkinson said: «Honestly wondering why it's acceptable, as you see it, to make a mockery of something others believe in?»

«That Sudan continues to prosecute these men, and without even allowing them free access to their legal team, makes a mockery of the judicial process and is a clear violation of fair trial principles, as articulated in Article 7 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights (ACHPR) and Article 14 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), to which Sudan is a party.

The Catholic church as stripped herself bare, held herself open to the mockery of everyone and all other Religions, atoned and moved forward.

Many Muslims see any depiction of Mohammed as blasphemous, particularly when it's done so in mockery, as evidenced by the ultraconversative Muslims who have vented their rage over The Innocence of Muslims film.

It's a further mockery to imagine that humans need to / should reproduce... As if... The (impending) thermonuclear war that prolifer's drool over, in greedy anticipation of the next corporate - profiteering - adventure, (in Iran), has already occurred / mushroomed from a mere corporate profiteering crime to the Unthinkable!!

ridicule ˈridiˌkyoōl noun the subjection of someone or something to mockery and derision: he is held up as an object of ridicule.

Still I would not call on David to try to control it unless it digresses to the arena of personal attacks as I think it becomes pretty evident that personal bias driven mockery often reveals motives and as such the reader can effectively filter the comments.

Works of Love, for example, contains a vivid description of the mockery of Christ, as it would have appeared from Christ's perspective:

As he hung there, some of the crowd, the chief priests, and even the robbers on either side joined in the general mockery.

The reception of the Holy Eucharist is the most misunderstood aspect of the Catholic faith, and when the likes of such public policy - makers as Nancy Pelosi make a national mockery of Communion without consequence, there is little wonder why it has become a mere symbol of self - affirmation rather than the efficacious sign of personal transformation through the Cross of Christ and the «renewal of the mind» (Rom.

The point still holds that acceptance of the rule of God is of supreme importance even if retreat brings not mockery but approval, as it often does in current secular society.

Also, please do not make absolute declarations with no consideration of the opposing viewpoint as it makes a mockery out of this critical issue.

Adam Clarke's book doesn't pull any punches and he maybe had Arminian leanings which along with Calvinism is a no no, but his book totally is brilliant and makes a mockery of what is being passed off as the gospel in many assemblies.

Telling it as it is based on the studies of contemporary religious exegetes, is not a form of mockery.

The other architects had made a mockery of its form and structure, and so he destroyed it rather than let it exist as an abomination.

I wouldn't even consider that now, of course, (as it would be an unintended mockery) but I still think Biblical literacy is good for literary purposes in general and critical for anyone who claims to base their lives on the book.

Otherwise, as it has been charged, do we make a «mockery» of the sacrament?

I am a big fan of satirical mockery, even satirical mockery of important things such as marriage.

The section of Les fleurs du mal titled «Révolte» opens with a sad mockery of Christ, who was so credulous as to think his Father suffered with him in his agony.

It is this commandment, in obedience to which Allen refused to let white men make a mockery of the Christian faith, that stands today as the God - given birthright of the black church.

Thus his being numbered among the transgressors, as well as his refreshment with a drink (or perhaps it was an attempt to benumb his senses, Mark 15:23), the casting of lots for his garments, and also the mockery of those who passed by — all these details are understood as evidence of the will of God.

But hardly do we ever hear of barca looking their way and throwing mockeries arnd... They see R.mad, At.mad or sevilla as those teams who really need the brushing...... We should be setting a challenge for the bigger boys... Giving em Headache at all times....

It would be a travesty, because it makes a mockery of Arsenal as a club.

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The concept of an outdoors match shot on steady cams is something WWE has done in the past, but often to the mockery of fans as WWE took the idea too seriously.

There's some general mockery of Jeter as well as questions about his capabilities, which is always a good time as long as it doesn't get too mean.

Well that makes a mockery of resting players as Bellerin was terrible Sanches ordinary, Ozil I can't make him out 42mill for what, he is overrated.

this being said enough is enough this mockery of a manager needs to leave and that is right now, we were not winning this game, as much as I support our players especially Walcott he looked like a child against the CHELSHIT defense, it was a BENZEMA of sorts that could bullied and done some damage to this Bus........

While do I not argue with you about accounts as I think you know your way and maybe you are a bean counter, the examples provided makes a mockery of FPP.

I mean Leo at 19 made a mockery of Roberto Carlos, excluding offensive contribution he exuded incredible confidence and maturity, even at that age he was a nightmare for the galaticos (zidane, guti, roberto Carlos, casillas etc) he made significant playmaking moves, But this new breed, I fear Barca has gone over board with the teachings on humility and calmness as such all they do is play safe, for me that is the only reason they don't succeed.

Evans will be welcomed as a hero once he scores his first goal which surely makes a mockery of his crime and his victim.

The irony that a superbrand like Adidas would crumble to the very same person who's made a mockery of its business in recent months shouldn't be lost on anyone, as I'm sure it's not lost on LaVar.

As it is the Arsenal fans have been in the line of mockery for years on end.

As of late, Rosicky has made a mockery of his past problems, and reminded Gunner fans, why he was signed in the first place.

Arsenal made a mockery of their poor start to the season, as they started to grow in confidence, and indulged in some fine play during the game.

That Wenger's departure is still not certain makes a mockery of Arsenal's status as an ambitious super club.

as the City supporters headed for the exits early, Leeds United's fans sang their hearts out in a display of self - mockery and balls out defiance.

«As far as I'm concerned, all that has transpired makes a mockery of that.&raquAs far as I'm concerned, all that has transpired makes a mockery of that.&raquas I'm concerned, all that has transpired makes a mockery of that.»

Now, Dino's video that has gone viral mockery of his adversaries have generated similar reactions as the video has further left many Nigerians wondering how a man elected to such exalted seat in Nigeria could stoop so low.

Although Bakir Izetbegovic's correct and justified reminder that Islam is not foreign to Europe and should be accepted as part and parcel of our European civilization, culture and history, his eulogy on the Bosniak people and the one - sided assessment of their history was a mockery to many in the audience.

But the mix - ups made a mockery of the process, charged Michelle Gebrail of Queens, who serves as president of the Citywide Council on High Schools, a group of high - school PTA leaders.

«Labelling people as terrorists and leaving them in the community makes a mockery of security.

In fact, the judgement had taken the cat as a piece of evidence relating to the man's long - term relationship with his partner, but the ensuing mockery of the speech did not prevent Downing Street siding with the home secretary.

Lawmakers contravening the same law promulgated by the Parliament makes a mockery of the legislature and portrays the entire law making process as a mere charade.»

His mockery of his attackers on Twitter shows a man who resembles a columnist as much as he does an MP.