skinnay 0 #1 June 30, 2013 http://www.news4jax.com/news/atheists-unveil-monument-by-ten-commandments-in-front-of-courthouse/-/475880/20775114/-/2xce5tz/-/index.html I wonder how long it will be before its vandalized in the name of god Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 58 #2 June 30, 2013 skinnay http://www.news4jax.com/news/atheists-unveil-monument-by-ten-commandments-in-front-of-courthouse/-/475880/20775114/-/2xce5tz/-/index.html I wonder how long it will be before its vandalized in the name of god I think it's funny.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #3 June 30, 2013 RonD1120 ***http://www.news4jax.com/news/atheists-unveil-monument-by-ten-commandments-in-front-of-courthouse/-/475880/20775114/-/2xce5tz/-/index.html I wonder how long it will be before its vandalized in the name of god I think it's funny. I do too. A monument that says "I don't believe in something" is pretty ridiculous and only shows what pathetic lengths some will go to to say nothing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devildog 0 #4 June 30, 2013 skinnay http://www.news4jax.com/news/atheists-unveil-monument-by-ten-commandments-in-front-of-courthouse/-/475880/20775114/-/2xce5tz/-/index.html I wonder how long it will be before its vandalized in the name of god How exactly is this a loss for the religious right?You stop breathing for a few minutes and everyone jumps to conclusions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #5 July 1, 2013 devildog ***http://www.news4jax.com/news/atheists-unveil-monument-by-ten-commandments-in-front-of-courthouse/-/475880/20775114/-/2xce5tz/-/index.html I wonder how long it will be before its vandalized in the name of god How exactly is this a loss for the religious right? You have to fantasize that you are being controlled by something magical. Then something like a piece of rock with etchings on it will appear to be fighting your oppressor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnay 0 #6 July 1, 2013 This is actually true, and happens all the time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #7 July 1, 2013 skinnay This is actually true, and happens all the time Yep, it's pretty obvious. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanG 1 #8 July 1, 2013 QuoteI do too. A monument that says "I don't believe in something" is pretty ridiculous and only shows what pathetic lengths some will go to to say nothing. Perhaps if you took a moment and looked at the pictures in the linked article, you'd realize that the monument is focused on the fact the the US is a secular nation. It isn't espousing a belief in nothing, it's espousing a belief in the separation of church and state. - Dan G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #9 July 1, 2013 DanGQuoteI do too. A monument that says "I don't believe in something" is pretty ridiculous and only shows what pathetic lengths some will go to to say nothing. Perhaps if you took a moment and looked at the pictures in the linked article, you'd realize that the monument is focused on the fact the the US is a secular nation. It isn't espousing a belief in nothing, it's espousing a belief in the separation of church and state. No it's not. It's an "In your Face" monument. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,647 #10 July 1, 2013 Gravitymaster***QuoteI do too. A monument that says "I don't believe in something" is pretty ridiculous and only shows what pathetic lengths some will go to to say nothing. Perhaps if you took a moment and looked at the pictures in the linked article, you'd realize that the monument is focused on the fact the the US is a secular nation. It isn't espousing a belief in nothing, it's espousing a belief in the separation of church and state. No it's not. It's an "In your Face" monument. Monuments generally are. That's why people erect them. I was just in Washington DC. The place is full of "in your face" monuments.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #11 July 1, 2013 kallend******QuoteI do too. A monument that says "I don't believe in something" is pretty ridiculous and only shows what pathetic lengths some will go to to say nothing. Perhaps if you took a moment and looked at the pictures in the linked article, you'd realize that the monument is focused on the fact the the US is a secular nation. It isn't espousing a belief in nothing, it's espousing a belief in the separation of church and state. No it's not. It's an "In your Face" monument. Monuments generally are. That's why people erect them. I was just in Washington DC. The place is full of "in your face" monuments. I warn you people, one more post like this sequence and this thread gets moved to Bonfire. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanG 1 #12 July 1, 2013 QuoteNo it's not. It's an "In your Face" monument. Eye of the beholder, I guess. I actually read what was written on the monument and took it's meaning at face value. On the other hand, if you need to believe that there is a "War on Christianity", then I guess you can use the monument as "evidence". - Dan G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,427 #13 July 1, 2013 >No it's not. It's an "In your Face" monument. No more so than the Ten Commandments are. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #14 July 1, 2013 Now that’s retarded on so many levels!I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 58 #15 July 1, 2013 billvon>No it's not. It's an "In your Face" monument. No more so than the Ten Commandments are. WHAT!!!Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #16 July 1, 2013 RonD1120***>No it's not. It's an "In your Face" monument. No more so than the Ten Commandments are. WHAT!!! He's probably talking about the TC being installed on Government Buildings. Lame argument, really.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanG 1 #17 July 1, 2013 QuoteLame argument, really. Being the exact same argument you're making, you're right, it is lame. - Dan G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,257 #18 July 1, 2013 Andy9o8*********QuoteI do too. A monument that says "I don't believe in something" is pretty ridiculous and only shows what pathetic lengths some will go to to say nothing. Perhaps if you took a moment and looked at the pictures in the linked article, you'd realize that the monument is focused on the fact the the US is a secular nation. It isn't espousing a belief in nothing, it's espousing a belief in the separation of church and state. No it's not. It's an "In your Face" monument. Monuments generally are. That's why people erect them. I was just in Washington DC. The place is full of "in your face" monuments. I warn you people, one more post like this sequence and this thread gets moved to Bonfire. You don't like talking about erections?Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,257 #19 July 1, 2013 RonD1120***>No it's not. It's an "In your Face" monument. No more so than the Ten Commandments are. WHAT!!! What?Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #20 July 1, 2013 DanGQuoteLame argument, really. Being the exact same argument you're making, you're right, it is lame. Really? What is exactly the same argument? ex·act·ly [ig-zakt-lee] adverb 1. in an exact manner; precisely; accurately. 2. in every respect; just: He will do exactly what he wants. 3. quite so; that's right.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,427 #21 July 1, 2013 >What is exactly the same argument? Your argument that it is an "in your face" monument. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #22 July 1, 2013 billvon>What is exactly the same argument? Your argument that it is an "in your face" monument. No. All I wrote was that an argument made previously was lame.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #23 July 1, 2013 billvon>No it's not. It's an "In your Face" monument. No more so than the Ten Commandments are. The TC Monument was not put there for the purpose of being inflammatory. The Athiest Monument was. That's a huge difference. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,427 #24 July 1, 2013 >The TC Monument was not put there for the purpose of being inflammatory. It was put there to be as "in your face" as possible to people who do not believe in the Ten Commandments. (That's why it's out in front.) What's good for the goose is good for the gander. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devildog 0 #25 July 1, 2013 billvon>The TC Monument was not put there for the purpose of being inflammatory. It was put there to be as "in your face" as possible to people who do not believe in the Ten Commandments. (That's why it's out in front.) What's good for the goose is good for the gander. I think you have a skewed idea of what their motivations are.You stop breathing for a few minutes and everyone jumps to conclusions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
