itsbob
I bowl overhand
REplace atheism with homosexuality and everyone would be okay with it, after all they aren't trying to eradicate heterosexuals are they?
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REplace atheism with homosexuality and everyone would be okay with it, after all they aren't trying to eradicate heterosexuals are they?
Radiant1
Soul Probe
Speak for yourself. Not everyone would be ok with it.
mamatutu
mama to two
You are exactly right. Thanks for your constructive, and thoughtful feedback.
hotcoffee
New Member
I'm not sure if this was directed to me or everyone, but I'll take a shot...
I think it's like they say in the world of newspaper reporting, it's "man bites dog". A different or controversial topic seems to get more interest.
That, and us atheists are inherently evil, so forces must gather to ensure we are destroyed.
I wasn't directing that to you. Actually, if I were to direct it at anyone... it would be the Christians. So many of us feel like we have to try to convert every soul. So many of us have this urge to see everyone enjoy Salvation.
It's the argument that draws more readers.
I for one don't think all atheists are evil. Just like I don't believe for one minute that thumpers are bad. I wonder why, if atheists don't believe in God.... that they go to the religious forums at all.... but I'm sure there's a reason.... and God knows what it is.
I had to edit this post to say..... If we were to ignore these atheist posts.... they might go away.... sometimes silence is the best tool...
Jesus loves you even tho you don't believe. It's ok.... for now....
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I'll take this one, you have a tendency to just drop a (bunch of) bible verse and give a quick sermon on what it meant to you, it's kind of boring and never leads to any discussion.Does that tell you anything?
- Post a Bible verse and if you're lucky we get 100 hits.
- Post something about atheists or churches fighting... it'll go over 1000.
cheezgrits
Thought pirate
Every couple of months an Atheist comes on here and post their Atheist drivel.
The last one actually wanted to attend Christian services (MPD maybe).
There are no misconceptions about Atheist, we all know your main motivation, that is to rid US society of Christianity.
Go read the Atheist website American Atheists | Home it's all there
Dude, get yer tinfoil hat, it's another one of dem Obammy conspiracies!
Could you be more of a pompous ass?
Wait, don't answer that...I think I know
cheezgrits
Thought pirate
Wow, what a comeback.
cheezgrits
Thought pirate
obscureman, give up. You will NOT post in this thread unless you are a Protestant or a Catholic, then you can go at each other debating on who has the real God and Jesus, etc, etc, etc.
They have no desire to look at anything in another light. Do not try to make them open their minds. They will not even attempt it.
They have the only real, true God. The rest of us are pagans, atheist, witches, warlocks, cannibals, etc.
White men brought the one true God to these shores several hundred years ago, ask any native tribe how that worked out....
They have no desire to look at anything in another light. Do not try to make them open their minds. They will not even attempt it.
They have the only real, true God. The rest of us are pagans, atheist, witches, warlocks, cannibals, etc.
White men brought the one true God to these shores several hundred years ago, ask any native tribe how that worked out....
At least you finally admit you ask rhetorical questions and add nothing to the dialogue.
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cheezgrits
Thought pirate
See, THIS is the sort of atheist we're used to seeing around here.
Do your homework, I'm not an atheist. It's well documented what I am.
cheezgrits
Thought pirate
Do you even know the meaning of the word rhetorical and it's use (not overuse) in normal, everyday conversations?
I beg your pardon, I don't follow the Religion forum a whole lot. You're a Native American religion, right?
cheezgrits
Thought pirate
Yes Ma'am, I am a Cherokee (Tsalagi). Our religion has been called zooism, creationism and other things because of our beliefs in a creation and the spirits of the animals, plants, humans and all things created.
The Cherokee did not view the earth as the "mother" of the human people, as the Sioux do, but as a place made for the Human People to live and which in and of itself was also a living thing. Se-lu, the Corn Mother, was viewed as the mother of the human people in ancient Cherokee legends.
We also believe in a "supreme" Creator, which has no name, who brought forth all things.
Thanks for asking.
Railroad
Routinely Derailed
Very cool! I'd love to know more and may do some research.
cheezgrits
Thought pirate
Awesome, lots of good sites out there and I'm happy to answer what I can. Some of the stories seem childish, but that was the main form of communication until Sequoya built the syllabary.
Once you read about turtle island, you'll look at a map differently. lol
PsyOps
Pixelated
"I do not believe any gods exist"
"I do not know any gods exist"
If you subscribe to the first, it cancels the second. If you unequivocally do not believe that any god exists, you wouldn’t even entertain the thought that there is a possibility of a god that you may not know about.
If you’re holding out hope that there may be some sort of god (or higher intelligence that created our universe) then you are not an atheist.
Like I posted earlier 18 posts and he was gone
cheezgrits
Thought pirate
Couldn't be anyone leaves because of all y'alls charming, warm personalities and willingness to have an open mind, could it?
(Another rhetorical question for you, BD)
ObscureRefMan
Member
Not gone. Just haven't seen a reason to respond.
Actually, I was considering if I had anything worthwhile to add to the discussion. But then I saw your post, and it struck me... Why did you write that? It was as if you were trying to get rid of me (e.g. previously calling BS). Then you say, "he'll be gone it 25 posts". If I don't post again, you could say, "Ha! See? Another scared atheist has run away! I sure showed him!". Is it important to you that you get me to leave? Did you think I was trolling? (I honestly wasn't.) Why not have an open, honest discussion of ideas, and see where things go. If I say something wrong ("All Christians are X"), or inconsistent, say so. I'll address it, and maybe even change my mind. But to start off with ad hominems, strawmen, etc., is not helpful, and just kind of sad.
This is one reason why I hesitate to post in forums. It seems that in general (especially in contentious areas like religion, politics, etc.) there tends to be a very low signal-to-noise ratio. Too much name calling, and rushing to judgement, and not enough discussion of ideas.
Maybe I should not have responded. Maybe I should have taken the higher road. And also, maybe I did want to show you (and others) that you did not in fact scare off the atheist. Maybe a little. But I like to keep things open, and give people the benefit of the doubt. Will I "leave" if you call BS again? Maybe. But I really would like to have an actual discussion.
That was a bit long. Sorry for ranting.