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Post by femmefatale on Oct 31, 2011 15:20:39 GMT -5
The wind blew again!
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Post by Tosh on Oct 31, 2011 15:24:34 GMT -5
Sorry you misunderstand my calling, this thread is all about me, God just happens to be my modus operandi, I am basically an attention seeking smart azz who wants to be loved.
Life is but a stage and I like to be at the very centre of it, I am really a devout Christian and my real name is Rick the serial killer.
Peace.
p.s. Love you more.
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Post by Shirina on Oct 31, 2011 15:25:13 GMT -5
Neither am I.
I simply said that I rarely engage in it, not even in the "real world" beyond the internet. People can flirt and small-talk all they wish to. All I was saying is that I am getting the distinct impression that those who flirt and chat are less likely to be regarded as rude or have their posts ignored - even if the flirters and small-talkers say even nastier things in a debate than those who don't.
Just an observation from someone on the periphery of this little social circle.
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Post by femmefatale on Oct 31, 2011 15:27:03 GMT -5
Sorry you misunderstand my calling, this thread is all about me, God just happens to be my modus operandi, I am basically an attention seeking smart azz who wants to be loved. Life is but a stage and I like to be at the very centre of it, I am really a devout Christian and my real name is Rick the serial killer. Peace. p.s. Love you more. We understand, really.
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Post by Shirina on Oct 31, 2011 15:27:33 GMT -5
Tsk, tsk, tell it like it is, Tosh. I dumped YOU because of your preoccupation with German opera. I just couldn't live in the same house with Wagner!
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Post by Tosh on Oct 31, 2011 15:27:38 GMT -5
Come in and join us Shirina, I have hid my pet rabbit. No offence.
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Post by femmefatale on Oct 31, 2011 15:28:12 GMT -5
Come in and join us Shirina, I have hid my pet rabbit. No offence.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2011 15:28:47 GMT -5
Tsk, tsk, tell it like it is, Tosh. I dumped YOU because of your preoccupation with German opera. I just couldn't live in the same house with Wagner! And here I thought it was because his socks don't match.
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Post by Tosh on Oct 31, 2011 15:36:18 GMT -5
If you did not like me wearing a Nazi outfit, you should have said, next you will be criticising my small dark moustache.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2011 15:36:27 GMT -5
Tosh.
I think you've mistaken my sincerity in asking you the question as sarcasm? I was sincere about asking you if you felt it part of your atheist responsibility to evangelize others to your way of believing as the Christian does in sharing the gospel?
Why would you respond to my post as you have? Your response is puzzling to me. But, I am not deterred in my asking you again in hopes you'll give me a sincere response.. Not one that provokes whatever type response you're expecting from me in return of your puzzling comments.
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Post by Tosh on Oct 31, 2011 15:40:31 GMT -5
Anyway, enough idolising of me, lets get back to God, I do not want to upset him just in case. You never know.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2011 15:40:45 GMT -5
Hello there Femme.. Didn't mean to overlook your hello.. I'm doing fine. Really.
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Post by Shirina on Oct 31, 2011 15:49:34 GMT -5
Most atheists do not evangelize. Religion is a non-issue unless it appears on their radar, and that usually occurs when religion tries to impose its will on an atheist. Otherwise, they just live their lives like everyone else. There is no Church of Atheism, no real charismatic leader of the Atheist belief structure that we flock to, no atheist priests, no television atheists asking for donations for "the cause," and only rarely does Atheism try to impose its will on the majority. It happens sometimes, but it's fairly rare when compared to how often religion tries to make itself the "law of the land."
The only place where atheists really come out and express their views is on message boards. The anonymity gives them (us) the freedom to express views that are fanatically opposed by the staunch right-wing religious fascists which, believe it or not, do exist.
For me, I choose to go head to head with the fascist brand of Christians and I do not keep my mouth shut when I see them. I consider them a far greater threat to freedom than all of the Muslim terrorists in the world put together.
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Post by Tosh on Oct 31, 2011 15:50:19 GMT -5
Heart,
I do not feel a responsibility to preach atheism, and do not see my posting on a message board as evidence of any evangelizing mission.
I gave you my sincere reasons in my first answer, for some inexplicable reason you are unable to accept them, religion interests me, I like to debate and I like to entertain.
Hope this explains my motivation for being here.
Vote atheism, vote now.
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Post by Shirina on Oct 31, 2011 15:52:19 GMT -5
Vote for proper spelling! Denounce little dark mustaches! And Wagner! And mismatched socks!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2011 16:00:50 GMT -5
Tosh..
Thanks for your answers. I understood your initial response to my first question and accepted your answer. I asked the following question in sincerity also and accept that answer also. Thanks.
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Post by Tosh on Oct 31, 2011 16:05:18 GMT -5
Heart,
What interests me about all supernatural beliefs are their irrationality, I find it incredible how humans can be so easily influenced.
I look at modern beliefs like Mormonism and Scientology and just scratch my head, people from the stone, bronze and iron age have an excuse, they did not know any better.
I believe it was Francis Xavier co-founder of the Jesuit order who once said " give me a child until the age of 7 and I will give you the man ".
He was wrong, adults are just as susceptible to certain suggestions as children.
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Post by femmefatale on Oct 31, 2011 16:07:19 GMT -5
Heart, What interests me about all supernatural beliefs are their irrationality, I find it incredible how humans can be so easily influenced. I look at modern beliefs like Mormonism and Scientology and just scratch my head, people from the stone, bronze and iron age have an excuse, they did not know any better. I believe it was Francis Xavier co-founder of the Jesuit order who once said " give me a child until the age of 7 and I will give you the man ". He was wrong, adults are just as susceptible to certain suggestions as children. I find it also incredible how atheists refuse to try and believe as well...and so the story goes......
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Post by jemima on Oct 31, 2011 16:07:25 GMT -5
I'm touched.
Who says I don't like you?
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Post by femmefatale on Oct 31, 2011 16:08:11 GMT -5
Anyway, enough idolising of me, lets get back to God, I do not want to upset him just in case. You never know. I only idolize God...Just for the record. Sorry Tosh, although you are quite entertaining.
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Post by femmefatale on Oct 31, 2011 16:08:34 GMT -5
I'm touched. Who says I don't like you? Tosh.... ;D
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Post by femmefatale on Oct 31, 2011 16:12:11 GMT -5
Vote Christianity, vote now.
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Post by Tosh on Oct 31, 2011 16:20:39 GMT -5
FF,
Its a different story, my beliefs on anything are not set in stone, my mind is open to new evidence that may shape my beliefs, in other words I am open minded.
Faith is the polar opposite of an open mind, you do not care about evidence or reason, your belief is set in stone and is unshakable.
You view this certainty as valuable, I consider it to be dangerous and unreasonable.
The problem with religious believers is they mistakenly see an attack on God as an attack on morality, this is an irrational conclusion.
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Post by Tosh on Oct 31, 2011 16:24:13 GMT -5
I said you pretend to not like me, remember ? I know you like me, you think of me as your mate.
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Post by Tosh on Oct 31, 2011 16:52:39 GMT -5
Human evolution and civilization stumbled along aimlessly for thousands of years, then some 400 years ago the Age of reason began. In this small period of time we have transformed our lives and doubled our lifespan, the reasons for immorality became less and less as our environment improved.
Religion is given credit as a robust vehicle of morality, but at what cost ?
Richard Dawkins describes faith as the enemy of reason, maybe it is also the enemy of true morality and humanity.
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Post by gavinsnana on Oct 31, 2011 16:58:08 GMT -5
Tosh. I think you've mistaken my sincerity in asking you the question as sarcasm? I was sincere about asking you if you felt it part of your atheist responsibility to evangelize others to your way of believing as the Christian does in sharing the gospel? Why would you respond to my post as you have? Your response is puzzling to me. But, I am not deterred in my asking you again in hopes you'll give me a sincere response.. Not one that provokes whatever type response you're expecting from me in return of your puzzling comments. Afternoon heart, I am not sure about Tosh.. or anyone on here, but I do know some atheists and they do not try to sway me or anyone. We respect each others views and beliefs. Those on here, I have found some to be angry at Christians.. and hold them to every little word. They scrutinize them and wait for one mistake and in for the kill, so to speak. Nobody is perfect.. except for Jesus.
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Post by gavinsnana on Oct 31, 2011 17:00:02 GMT -5
FF, Its a different story, my beliefs on anything are not set in stone, my mind is open to new evidence that may shape my beliefs, in other words I am open minded. Faith is the polar opposite of an open mind, you do not care about evidence or reason, your belief is set in stone and is unshakable. You view this certainty as valuable, I consider it to be dangerous and unreasonable. The problem with religious believers is they mistakenly see an attack on God as an attack on morality, this is an irrational conclusion. Let me ask you Tosh, and don't answer with a question. K? If God came down right now, right to you and Said, Tosh, here I am, I am God, your creator.. would you believe?
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Post by femmefatale on Oct 31, 2011 17:08:40 GMT -5
Tosh. I think you've mistaken my sincerity in asking you the question as sarcasm? I was sincere about asking you if you felt it part of your atheist responsibility to evangelize others to your way of believing as the Christian does in sharing the gospel? Why would you respond to my post as you have? Your response is puzzling to me. But, I am not deterred in my asking you again in hopes you'll give me a sincere response.. Not one that provokes whatever type response you're expecting from me in return of your puzzling comments. Afternoon heart, I am not sure about Tosh.. or anyone on here, but I do know some atheists and they do not try to sway me or anyone. We respect each others views and beliefs. Those on here, I have found some to be angry at Christians.. and hold them to every little word. They scrutinize them and wait for one mistake and in for the kill, so to speak. Nobody is perfect.. except for Jesus. I know. I just got called out on my God thread about my text underneath my avatar. Although I can understand what the person meant by pointing it out, it still kind of hurt. Christians are put under a damned microscope and it isn't right. We are human and have reasoning as well as anyone else. Anyways....Later all...
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Post by gavinsnana on Oct 31, 2011 17:09:27 GMT -5
The only place where atheists really come out and express their views is on message boards. The anonymity gives them (us) the freedom to express views that are fanatically opposed by the staunch right-wing religious fascists which, believe it or not, do exist.
For me, I choose to go head to head with the fascist brand of Christians and I do not keep my mouth shut when I see them. I consider them a far greater threat to freedom than all of the Muslim terrorists in the world put together. [/quote][/b]
Dear God, Are you kidding me? It was Muslim terriorst that murdered almost 3000 people on 9-11, sorry, but I would NEVEr put any trust into those people, EVER.
I cannot believe you even said that. Pathetic, just pathetic
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Post by Shirina on Oct 31, 2011 17:10:01 GMT -5
Okay, I'm going to depart this thread. I'm finding it a big waste of time. I don't do well within a social structure centered around a cult of personality. I find it too ... diminishing. Have a wonderful time with the rest of this thread.
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