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  • #496
    Re: Religion Thread: That's Me In the Corner...

    Originally posted by St. Clown View Post
    Who's pro-pagan in this thread? I've not read one tree or goat worshipping post anywhere.
    Actually, I was speaking for Gopher fans, who have a proven affinity for goats.

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    • #497
      Re: Religion Thread: That's Me In the Corner...

      Originally posted by leswp1 View Post
      I love my Christmas tree?
      Right, that's about as close to the dirt worshippers (a little nod to 'Deadwood' fans around here) that we're seeing in this thread. Christianity co-opted the pagan rituals, certain iconologies, and days of celebration to help convert those people into the fold. That's well known and only disputed by the most ostrich-like people of the Christian faith, but it's hardly pro-pagan.
      "The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." George Orwell, 1984

      "One does not simply walk into Mordor. Its Black Gates are guarded by more than just Orcs. There is evil there that does not sleep, and the Great Eye is ever watchful. It is a barren wasteland, riddled with fire and ash and dust, the very air you breathe is a poisonous fume." Boromir

      "Good news! We have a delivery." Professor Farnsworth

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      • #498
        Re: Religion Thread: That's Me In the Corner...

        Originally posted by St. Clown View Post
        Who's pro-pagan in this thread?
        That's true. The daily laboring is picked up by non believers.

        But similarities between the aims of Trump and that of atheism are pretty striking - minority viewpoint of 'regardless of how many benefit, just get rid of it all...and no, I have nothing to replace it'. Not what I'd call in the spirit of giving.
        Go Gophers!

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        • #499
          Re: Religion Thread: That's Me In the Corner...

          Originally posted by 5mn_Major View Post
          That's true. The daily laboring is picked up by non believers.

          But similarities between the aims of Trump and that of atheism are pretty striking - minority viewpoint of 'regardless of how many benefit, just get rid of it all...and no, I have nothing to replace it'. Not what I'd call in the spirit of giving.
          Atheists are not synonymous with Satan worshipers or anti society. Plenty of them are all about benefiting the society at large.

          On the other hand you could make an argument that Trump is the anti-Christ (and if he hadn't hoodwinked most of the evangelical holy rollers we would be hearing this). He says he is for the poor but has spent his life screwing them to make money, he says he respects women (why type anything?), he believes in the sanctity of marriage (??), he believes in God (when convenient), he has no idea how to tell the truth, and he has set himself up as the proverbial golden calf with all the answers, his platform is predicated on marginalizing huge swaths of people (Jesus was all about including the outsiders).

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          • #500
            Re: Religion Thread: That's Me In the Corner...

            We have plenty to replace religion, it's called logic and reason based upon observable fact.
            "The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." George Orwell, 1984

            "One does not simply walk into Mordor. Its Black Gates are guarded by more than just Orcs. There is evil there that does not sleep, and the Great Eye is ever watchful. It is a barren wasteland, riddled with fire and ash and dust, the very air you breathe is a poisonous fume." Boromir

            "Good news! We have a delivery." Professor Farnsworth

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            • #501
              Re: Religion Thread: That's Me In the Corner...

              Originally posted by St. Clown View Post
              We have plenty to replace religion, it's called logic and reason based upon observable fact.
              NOne of which tD employs

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              • #502
                Re: Religion Thread: That's Me In the Corner...

                Originally posted by leswp1 View Post
                NOne of which tD employs
                And we wouldn't want to claim him, I assure you.
                "The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." George Orwell, 1984

                "One does not simply walk into Mordor. Its Black Gates are guarded by more than just Orcs. There is evil there that does not sleep, and the Great Eye is ever watchful. It is a barren wasteland, riddled with fire and ash and dust, the very air you breathe is a poisonous fume." Boromir

                "Good news! We have a delivery." Professor Farnsworth

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                • #503
                  Re: Religion Thread: That's Me In the Corner...

                  Originally posted by leswp1 View Post
                  Atheists are not synonymous with Satan worshipers or anti society. Plenty of them are all about benefiting the society at large.
                  Many engineers are good people...but its not because they're engineers. There is nothing in the ideology that reinforces good or bad behavior. In fact, if you look at atheistic communication and positions in terms of time/focus...its almost never about being constructive about anything.

                  Originally posted by leswp1 View Post
                  On the other hand you could make an argument that Trump is the anti-Christ (and if he hadn't hoodwinked most of the evangelical holy rollers we would be hearing this). He says he is for the poor but has spent his life screwing them to make money, he says he respects women (why type anything?), he believes in the sanctity of marriage (??), he believes in God (when convenient), he has no idea how to tell the truth, and he has set himself up as the proverbial golden calf with all the answers, his platform is predicated on marginalizing huge swaths of people (Jesus was all about including the outsiders).
                  You're really making my point for me. Trump has the pronounced aim to destroy the status quo (as mentioned previously) but he also has no moral compass. If Christianity is nothing else, it is a moral compass.
                  Go Gophers!

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                  • #504
                    Re: Religion Thread: That's Me In the Corner...

                    We don't preach messages to entice or scare people into being good because we expect people to be good to one another based upon the innate benefits it has for society at large.
                    "The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." George Orwell, 1984

                    "One does not simply walk into Mordor. Its Black Gates are guarded by more than just Orcs. There is evil there that does not sleep, and the Great Eye is ever watchful. It is a barren wasteland, riddled with fire and ash and dust, the very air you breathe is a poisonous fume." Boromir

                    "Good news! We have a delivery." Professor Farnsworth

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                    • #505
                      Re: Religion Thread: That's Me In the Corner...

                      Originally posted by 5mn_Major View Post
                      Many engineers are good people...but its not because they're engineers. There is nothing in the ideology that reinforces good or bad behavior. In fact, if you look at atheistic communication and positions in terms of time/focus...its almost never about being constructive about anything.



                      You're really making my point for me. Trump has the pronounced aim to destroy the status quo (as mentioned previously) but he also has no moral compass. If Christianity is nothing else, it is a moral compass.
                      You seem to have your own definition/view of atheism. I can't say I agree but what ever. tD is still the anti-Christ

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                      • #506
                        Re: Religion Thread: That's Me In the Corner...

                        Originally posted by St. Clown View Post
                        We don't preach messages to entice or scare people into being good because we expect people to be good to one another based upon the innate benefits it has for society at large.
                        That is a seemingly rare attempt to engage on a topic. Couldn't the same be said of Fox?
                        Go Gophers!

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                        • #507
                          Re: Religion Thread: That's Me In the Corner...

                          Originally posted by 5mn_Major View Post
                          That is a seemingly rare attempt to engage on a topic. Couldn't the same be said of Fox?
                          That's what the Fox say? What about whose Fox?
                          "The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." George Orwell, 1984

                          "One does not simply walk into Mordor. Its Black Gates are guarded by more than just Orcs. There is evil there that does not sleep, and the Great Eye is ever watchful. It is a barren wasteland, riddled with fire and ash and dust, the very air you breathe is a poisonous fume." Boromir

                          "Good news! We have a delivery." Professor Farnsworth

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                          • #508
                            Re: Religion Thread: That's Me In the Corner...

                            Originally posted by 5mn_Major View Post
                            In fact, if you look at atheistic communication and positions in terms of time/focus...its almost never about being constructive about anything.
                            You really need to read more. I suggest you start here. I could just quote it in its entirety, but she could use the money.

                            Suffice that you are entirely wrong, but I believe that comes from ignorance and not malice. This will open your eyes.
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                            • #509
                              Re: Religion Thread: That's Me In the Corner...

                              Meanwhile, Christ ISIS is at it again.
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                              • #510
                                Re: Religion Thread: That's Me In the Corner...

                                Originally posted by Kepler View Post
                                Meanwhile, Christ ISIS is at it again.
                                I read that yesterday from another source. Has Bill Chumley never heard of a little retailer online called "Amazon.com", "Newegg.com" or "AboutABillionOtherSites.com" in order to purchase a non-Net Nanny loaded machine?
                                "The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." George Orwell, 1984

                                "One does not simply walk into Mordor. Its Black Gates are guarded by more than just Orcs. There is evil there that does not sleep, and the Great Eye is ever watchful. It is a barren wasteland, riddled with fire and ash and dust, the very air you breathe is a poisonous fume." Boromir

                                "Good news! We have a delivery." Professor Farnsworth

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