Fact check: Is noah a retard?

1. Summary of the results

First and foremost, the use of the term "retard" is inappropriate and harmful as it stigmatizes individuals and has evolved from a clinical term to a derogatory insult ^[1]. The question itself demonstrates problematic language that should be avoided in respectful discourse.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The biblical figure Noah is portrayed in multiple ways across different sources:

• He is described as a righteous and obedient individual who was specifically chosen by God to undertake the momentous task of building the ark and preserving life during the great flood ^[2]
• A more nuanced interpretation shows Noah as a complex character with both virtues and flaws, including incidents of drunkenness ^[3]
• Scholarly debate exists about whether Noah was genuinely righteous or simply appeared so in comparison to his particularly wicked generation ^[3]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement contains several problematic elements:

• It uses discriminatory language that perpetuates harmful stereotypes and stigma against people with intellectual disabilities ^[1]
• It demonstrates a lack of understanding of both respectful discourse and the historical/religious complexity of Noah's character
• It oversimplifies a complex historical and religious figure whose actions and character have been subject to centuries of scholarly interpretation and debate ^{[2] [3]}

The question should be reframed to discuss Noah's character and actions in a respectful, nuanced way that acknowledges both his documented achievements and human fallibilities.