The Atheism Thread - Part 5

[Feenix]

You know, maybe it's my imagination but there seem to be more of them lately.

I think so, too. The one thing that really bothers me is if you agree with something they say, you're being open minded. If you disagree, you're a sheep following the status quo.

But on the flip side, they're always right. If they disagree, it's because they're right, if they agree, it's because they're right and you just happen to be right, too.

 

[Piper Maru]

 

[KevanG]

That's highly appropriate considering the threads we have gong on right now.

 

[DarkSovereignty]

I've never really frequented this thread in the past but that aforementioned thread has driven to seek the company of...sane people. So hello all.

 

[Thundercrack85]

Avoid the Politics section... every thread seems to turn into one of those.

 

[DarkSovereignty]

I'm not nearly well informed enough on current events to be able contribute to the politics thread.

 

[regwec]

If anything, that makes you over qualified.

 

[DarkSovereignty]

LOL oh my.

 

[Piper Maru]

I was going to post this in the Jesus thread, but I'll post it here instead. Personally, I think Jesus and Satan are the best of friends engaged in an ongoing game of soul collecting.

Saten & Jezus
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[KRYPTON INC.]

I am not sure what it is I just saw.

 

[Feenix]

I was going to post this in the Jesus thread, but I'll post it here instead. Personally, I think Jesus and Satan are the best of friends engaged in an ongoing game of soul collecting.

Saten & Jezus
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That reminds me of the movie Constantine (with Keanu Reeves) and in it he said that God and Satan made a bet about who could collect more souls. Reeves says that God is just, "a big kid with an ant farm." It's one of my favorite lines in any movie.

That clip made me laugh so hard. It could be because my brother's marijuana smoke has wafted upstairs and I'm basically marinating in it. Either way,

 

[Piper Maru]

What Would Jesus NOT Do?
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We always hear about the many amazing things that Jesus of Nazareth apparently did, but nobody ever asks about the things that Jesus supposedly COULD have done, being omnipotent, but either didn't bother to do or didn't think were all that important. You know, things like... reducing human misery and suffering... that kind of thing.

 

[Piper Maru]

High Stakes Intelligent Designing
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Lucifer & Yahweh play a game of poker...

 

[Feenix]

Bump.

Just in time for Christmas.

So, does anyone have to put up with prayers and fights for their soul during the holidays from family members?

 

[Piper Maru]

Bump.

Just in time for Christmas.

So, does anyone have to put up with prayers and fights for their soul during the holidays from family members?

Yes, there are people in my family who must remind me that I'll be burning for an eternity in the fires of hell.

 

[Feenix]

Yes, there are people in my family who must remind me that I'll be burning for an eternity in the fires of hell.

Nothing says holiday spirit like hellfire and brimstone.

 

[regwec]

No, we have a guiltless Yule.

 

[Piper Maru]

ATHEIST!!!!!!!
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It's one thing to not believe in deities, but... an ATHEIST!?!?!?!?!?!

 

[Piper Maru]

Context!!!!!!
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Here are a few kernels of truth, wrapped liberally in extreme exaggeration. I know. It's pretty over the top. But so is the assertion that the bible is a holy book. That's a massive exaggeration. Most of it isn't even "pleasant".

 

[NickNitro]

I think if you're Atheist you shouldn't be able to celebrate holidays like Christmas or Hanukkah.

 

[regwec]

Why? The December festival was originally pagan, as are most of the traditions we associate with it. Jesus was not even born on December 25th.

I think, if you're a Christian, you shouldn't be allowed a decorated tree or any references to Santa Claus. And, instead of feasting, you should be made to fast.

 

[Piper Maru]

Are we allowed to celebrate Festivus?

 

[Thundercrack85]

I think if you're Atheist you shouldn't be able to celebrate holidays like Christmas or Hanukkah.

I tried, but Christmas won't leave me alone.

It's like a creepy stalker.

 

[Tropico]

Why? The December festival was originally pagan, as are most of the traditions we associate with it. Jesus was not even born on December 25th.

I think, if you're a Christian, you shouldn't be allowed a decorated tree or any references to Santa Claus. And, instead of feasting, you should be made to fast.

LOL. I hear that answer so much. Pagan =/= atheist. Why would anyone use the pagan defense? Just be honest and say you wanna have your cake and eat it too!t:

 

[TheBat812]

I think his point is that it's just as Christian as it is atheist or any other religion that isn't pagan.

Although I'm pretty sure nicknitro was joking? Could be wrong. The interest makes sarcasm difficult.