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03-04-2007, 09:42 PM
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The Sheriff of Nothingland
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hell was invented so that satan represented the pagan god (a guy with horns) and the christians said this guy was evil and if you followed him you'd be damned for all eternity.
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something we both can enjoy?? 
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03-04-2007, 09:44 PM
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trying hard to be a better person
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I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints. Sinners have much more fun.
Only the good die young. Name the song and artist?
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03-04-2007, 10:38 PM
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To shreds, you say?
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But it's true, Catholic girls rock!
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03-04-2007, 10:38 PM
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Franklin Pierce
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Billy Joel? I heard it yesterday in the car and all my friends were singing it (very badly) so I am scarred.
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03-04-2007, 10:40 PM
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trying hard to be a better person
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haha...good work fellas!
It is a great song though. I love it.
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03-05-2007, 12:22 PM
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When Do I Get Virtual Unreality?
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I may have to record my rant about how Jehovah is suffering from a self-image problem of supergalactic proportions, what with needing people to praise Him constantly. I mean, here we are, building all those churches, being in fear of being smote by an irrationally angry deity, or worse, tortured like Job or forced to nearly sacrifice your own son just to prove you love Him. Does this seem like a well-adjusted personality to you?
Think about it...an omnipotent, mentally ill deity. Scary, ain't it?
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03-05-2007, 12:43 PM
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Franklin Pierce
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Why would a god need us to praise him? If he is real, he is better than us and shouldn't need our approval.
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03-05-2007, 02:06 PM
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There are stories of fifteen year olds of getting kicked-out of their home when announcing their disbelief. Being locked in their rooms and attempts at programing. Shunning by the entire family. Hate, rage, disgust, being told they will suffer and be tortured for eternity at the hands of their "loving god", while seeing replies of the same in the threads and YouTube comments. These people feel, felt alone for years, many have felt alone and have said nothing until the challenge. This gives them a voice among many, lets them know they are not alone, not the only one going through what they are dealing with. It gives them a community, a support structure to deal witht he persecution that they deal with. It is important and a good thing. |
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03-05-2007, 03:04 PM
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I think this line's mostly filler.
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Plus, if you've committed an "unforgiveable" sin, maybe they won't try to convert you anymore!
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03-05-2007, 03:36 PM
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When Do I Get Virtual Unreality?
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Strangely, she never once met a teen who cited rampant Christianity as one of the reasons for their confinement...at least, not on the part of the patient.
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03-05-2007, 05:02 PM
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 Oh, try to find a sobriety program as an atheist. I have had to do this alone and it has NOT been easy. |
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03-05-2007, 08:10 PM
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spring of my discontent
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Even if this is the case you're taking the risk that your god isn't the real god. So, why wouldn't you practice all religions in order not to offend any of the possible gods out there? As Stephen Roberts said: "I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours." |
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03-05-2007, 08:32 PM
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Exaclty, no reason to belive in Yahweh over Zeus other than it is the frat of the moment.
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03-05-2007, 08:53 PM
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erika
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Jesus died for somebody's sins...
But not mine. Name THAT song&artist!
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