turtlespeed 212 #101 July 5, 2013 Bolas ***Even atheism is a religion, they just don't like to admit it. No it's not. re·li·gion noun Definition of RELIGION 1 a : the state of a religious b (1) : the service and worship of God or the supernatural (2) : commitment or devotion to religious faith or observance 2 a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices 3 archaic : scrupulous conformity : CONSCIENTIOUSNESS 4 a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith athe·ism noun \ˈā-thē-ˌi-zəm\ Definition of ATHEISM 1 archaic : UNGODLINESS, WICKEDNESS 2 a : a disbelief in the existence of deity b : the doctrine that there is no deity doc·trine noun \ˈdäk-trən\ Definition of DOCTRINE 1 archaic : TEACHING, INSTRUCTION 2 a : something that is taught b : a principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : DOGMA c : a principle of law established through past decisions d : a statement of fundamental government policy especially in international relations e : a military principle or set of strategies You have never seen any Atheists with this behavior? >>>2 a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practicesI'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 2,405 #102 July 5, 2013 >What about on the doors of the Supreme Court? Closed doors at eye level - definitely in your face. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #103 July 5, 2013 turtlespeed You have never seen any Atheists with this behavior? >>>2 a personal set or institutionalized system of religious attitudes, beliefs, and practices<<< What god or supernatural force are they believing in? Disbelief is not a belief, no faith is not a faith. Facts. One can say they believe water is two parts hydrogen and one part oxygen, but it can also be proven.Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jclalor 12 #104 July 5, 2013 QuoteRonD1120I am trying to think of when an organized atheist group did anything other than protest something Christian. Perhaps instead of just "thinking" you could Google it. http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/05/28/1212095/-Atheist-Charity-raises-over-100k-for-Blitzer-ed-Oklahoma-Tornado-Survivor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnay 0 #105 July 5, 2013 RonD1120 I am trying to think of when an organized atheist group did anything other than protest something Christian. Last week I was driving to the gym at about 7:30 and there was a massive electrical storm was approaching. A young guy was waiting for the bus which runs every 30 minutes or so. I flew by in traffic as rain drops starting hitting he windshield. I pulled over, hucked the car around and asked the guy if he wanted a ride. He ended up living about an hour out of my way (now missing my workout) but I brought him there anyway. And guess what, he was even black, the kind of people you dislike so much. On top of that, I didn't even try to convert him to atheism I also have sponsored kids in several countries for the last 5 years. So what the fuck do you do for the world again beside preach your hate? Please go back to your little enclave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 58 #106 July 5, 2013 livendive***I am trying to think of when an organized atheist group did anything other than protest something Christian. Most atheists feel no need to organize into a group. I have a co-worker who is really big into organized stuff. He goes to church and religous events more often than most Christians I know, specifically to, umm, reverse-evangalize or something (I don't remember what he calls it) and frequently attends speeches by renowned atheists and meetings of local atheists. He's the exception, not the rule, and I don't condone his proselytizing at religous events. As for me, my wife, my previous partners, and my atheist friends, we just don't care what gets you folks through the night. We prefer you don't try to force it on others and usually stop listening to you when you bring it up to us. I've considered for several years starting a charity dedicated to secular assistance with minimal overhead (the details of which would be published for easy access). I have a name in mind and general ideas for the articles of incorporation and the bylaws, but for the last 12 years I've always had either two jobs or one job + school, which doesn't leave enough free time to do it properly. So instead, I donate money and time to other charities that demonstrate the same values. I evaluate them on the basis of financial performance (what percent of proceeds is spent on organizational expenses) and what fraction of energy is expended promoting a religion. My cutoffs are 10% for overhead (5% preferred) and 1% for proselytizing (0% preferred). Blues, Dave Sounds like an excellent plan to me.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
RonD1120 58 #107 July 6, 2013 jclalorQuote***I am trying to think of when an organized atheist group did anything other than protest something Christian. Perhaps instead of just "thinking" you could Google it. http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/05/28/1212095/-Atheist-Charity-raises-over-100k-for-Blitzer-ed-Oklahoma-Tornado-Survivor What in the heck is the Daily Kos? It looks like an obscure communist information site. My thought concerned the MSM. They are quick to use atheists to attack Christians. However, they have no interest in atheists otherwise. That sort of puts atheists in the category of useful idiots. But, in reality who gives a crap about the MSM anyway?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
RonD1120 58 #108 July 6, 2013 skinnay ***I am trying to think of when an organized atheist group did anything other than protest something Christian. Last week I was driving to the gym at about 7:30 and there was a massive electrical storm was approaching. A young guy was waiting for the bus which runs every 30 minutes or so. I flew by in traffic as rain drops starting hitting he windshield. I pulled over, hucked the car around and asked the guy if he wanted a ride. He ended up living about an hour out of my way (now missing my workout) but I brought him there anyway. And guess what, he was even black, the kind of people you dislike so much. On top of that, I didn't even try to convert him to atheism I also have sponsored kids in several countries for the last 5 years. So what the fuck do you do for the world again beside preach your hate? Please go back to your little enclave I was going to say something nice to you then I read the last sentence. You hurt my feelings so bad I had to get off the internet.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 #109 July 6, 2013 RonD1120***Quote***I am trying to think of when an organized atheist group did anything other than protest something Christian. Perhaps instead of just "thinking" you could Google it. http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/05/28/1212095/-Atheist-Charity-raises-over-100k-for-Blitzer-ed-Oklahoma-Tornado-Survivor What in the heck is the Daily Kos? It looks like an obscure communist information site. Yep, it's the equivalent of Newsmax. Just a place for the left wingers to go and get their nutty ideas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
