Great article on atheism.

[The Ugly]

Oh brother. You're really gonna drop that "privilege" shit on me here? Do you even fucking lift?

Pretty much disagree with every point you've made here, but damn you're good.

Ha!

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And where is the opposition to these coming from? The religious right and why? Because a Bronze-age myth told them it's wrong. Stop being disingenuous.

Murder is a "bronze-age myth?"

[El Diablo Blanco]

Religious beliefs have been bastardized to death to give people an excuse to hate and kill each other.

[NarcissisticDeity]

Murder is a "bronze-age myth?"

No but they're letting that bronze-age myth do the thinking for them. I don't agree with abortion , I have three children , only one was planned. I never even suggested an abortion it never entered my mind. I personally against abortion but who the fuck are you or anyone else to say who can and can't have one? Stem cells are " babies " we must opposed stem cell research  A girl gets raped she must have the baby  Gay marriage is wrong and abomination says a Bronze-age myth so we must prevent this attack on family on marriage 

It's the control of other people that I have a problem with. I tend to learn toward Egalitarianism. You want to believe in Father figures in the sky talking to you , knock yourself out , when you start to try and implement policies because your sky-daddy said so and decide how the rest of us live , fuck off.

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I hope that isn't an invitation for me to open a very large can of whup-ass on abortion, because I will rain science down on your nihilistic asses until you beg your Gaia for the sweet release of death.

[NarcissisticDeity]

I hope that isn't an invitation for me to open a very large can of whup-ass on abortion, because I will rain science down on your nihilistic asses until you beg your Gaia for the sweet release of death.

They're just doing the Lord's work

[Necrosis]

Pretty much disagree with every point you've made here, but damn you're good.

Ha!

He is trolling so hard I cannot get in here to troll also.

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He is trolling so hard I cannot get in here to troll also.

It's a party!

[The Ugly]

It's a party!

[Man of Steel]

Please define a normal life?  I would assume believing in a mythical being to be abnormal.

going to work, paying bills, watching a basketball game, taking kids to band practice, buying a house, dating/getting married, family get togethers, going to the park, going to the beach, having babies....normal, everyday stuff and that's enough for them.  

yes, believing in a mythical being is definitely abnormal.

[SF1900]

going to work, paying bills, watching a basketball game, taking kids to band practice, buying a house, dating/getting married, family get togethers, going to the park, going to the beach....normal, everyday stuff

I am not too sure I would constitute getting married as in more "normal" than staying single.

There is nothing abnormal about being single.

[Man of Steel]

I am not too sure I would constitute getting married as in more "normal" than staying single.

There is nothing abnormal about being single.

Don't nitpick the list....it isn't comprehensive.....it's why I included just dating for the folks that choose the single life.  Nothing wrong with being single....absolutely normal.

[Agnostic007]

The only reason atheists are trying to convert the religious is because the religious have become so dangerous and offensive.  Religious cultures have monopolised the modern world and made life difficult for the atheist, and at times very dangerous.  It is no wonder the atheists are fighting back.  Not to mention how intolerable it is for intelligent and reasonable people to live amongst the majority who are morons.  The absurdity of it all for the intelligent person is so overwhelming that at times they cannot hold their tongue.  The wiser one becomes the harder it is to tolerate fools, of which their is an abundance of in this world.  Religion makes people stupid and is like a lightning rod for fools, reasoning and science make individuals smarter, but more intolerant of idiots.(aka religious folk)

Sometimes it's as simple as seeing a "Share this picture of money and god will bless you within 24 hrs" from one of your FB friends to remind you just how stupid it can get. 

[Man of Steel]

Bile & Venom? The church , religion and God have cornered the market on that. I guess we have a long way to go to catch up.

People are enjoying the freedom to criticize religion without fear of death or torture , you guys had a long reign of silencing your critics , your party is over.

Please, tell me about this party.

[Man of Steel]

This is pretty much it in a nutshell.

MOS is never going to understand this point of view,  ND.

Oh I understand how every group and race plays the role of "victim"......every group and race prints their own cards.

I just like to review what actually occurred in history and discuss that.   Generalizations do little for me.....context is what helps give informed perspective.

[SF1900]

Please, tell me about this party.

Location: Hell
Time: Does not matter. Its for eternity.
What to bring: Chips or soda.
Dress attire: T-shirt and shorts.

[SF1900]

Oh I understand how every group and race plays the role of "victim"......every group and race prints their own cards.

I just like to review what actually occurred in history and discuss that.   Generalizations do little for me.....context is what helps give informed perspective.

Religious people are just as good as playing the "victim" card these days. Back in the day they did not have to, because they "ruled" over everything. Their word was authority. Not so much any more. Now they are starting to get a feel for what its like to be criticized. They do not like this. Thus, as stated before, they play the victim card like everyone else.

Hope this helps.

[Man of Steel]

Religious beliefs have been bastardized to death to give people an excuse to hate and kill each other.

Despite being another generalization it's actually one of the first correct posts in this thread.   

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Location: Hell
Time: Does not matter. Its for eternity.
What to bring: Chips or soda.
Dress attire: T-shirt and shorts.

Do you have any facts from this millennium? Or will all you arguments be pulled from the "Ancient Grievances" parchment?

[SF1900]

Do you have any facts from this millennium? Or will all you arguments be pulled from the "Ancient Grievances" parchment?

I was just inviting MOS to the party where all of us nonbelievers will go.  It was an open invite to MOS, just in case he changes his mind.

ps - obviously, my post was a joke. Calm down, Mr. Bible Boy. 

[Man of Steel]

Religious people are just as good as playing the "victim" card these days. Back in the day they did not have to, because they "ruled" over everything. Their word was authority. Not so much any more. Now they are starting to get a feel for what its like to be criticized. They do not like this. Thus, as stated before, they play the victim card like everyone else.

Hope this helps.

My post included theists.

[Man of Steel]

I was just inviting MOS to the party where all of us nonbelievers will go.  It was an open invite to MOS, just in case he changes his mind.

ps - obviously, my post was a joke. Calm down, Mr. Bible Boy. 

I don't want you or anyone separated from God.  I get you're making a joke, but I really don't want any of you to experience the reality of hell.

[SF1900]

I don't want you or anyone separated from God.  I get you're making a joke, but I really don't want any of you to experience the reality of hell.

Well, I do not believe a Hell exists, so we are all good. 

But thanks for caring. 

[NarcissisticDeity]

I don't want you or anyone separated from God.  I get you're making a joke, but I really don't want any of you to experience the reality of hell.

It's MY option to be separated from " God " if I so choose. Free will right? Oh NO it's not " free will " It's believe in me or burn forever.  That's an amoral teaching and anyone who adheres to it is amoral. It's disgusting & repugnant.

[The Ugly]

im, not a, sorry.