Mocking Bird

The Babylon Bee, a satirical comedy site, uses mockery to make philosophic, political, and religious points to such a degree that even conservatives sometimes criticize it for poor judgement. Apparently we should take all ideas seriously. My question is, should we?

I don't think so. I mean, unless you're willing to argue that all ideas are equally valid, that all systems of thought are true and all ideas just, concepts I will say are false on their face (is there really a moral equivalency between Iceland and North Korea, between killing for self defense and murder?) then surely not. Truth be told, if there is complete moral equivalency amongst literally every idea out there, what's the point of debate at all? I'm as right as you are, if we can even say that either of us are right. The idea doesn't even rise, as C.S. Lewis remarked, to the dignity of error. That's because even error, honest mistakes, exist only in a world where correction is possible, where true moral gains might be made.

Simply, not all ideas are just. Right and wrong exist. So unless we're discussing ideas in order to determine the one from the other, to find out what is right and apply it (or wrong and avoid it) we're not having a serious discussion at all. We're just squabbling, and for no reason other than to get our way. It's an inherently selfish basis for action by anyone at any level.

Here's where the Bee comes in. The folks there realize that some ideas do not merit serious consideration. Indeed, some ought to be mocked, they're so ridiculous. They deserve derision and scorn. They don't have to be taken seriously. 

In fact, they can't. If for example you actually don't know what a woman is, you need instruction, not dialogue. If you really believe Iceland and North Korea equal in the family of nations, you need to sit and listen to more knowledgeable people. You're not at the point where we can have useful discussions. You're the Emperor in his new clothes. Someone needs to tell you you haven't any clothes at all.