Author Topic: Why I care about religion (Read 9483 times)

swoose · « **Reply #315 on:** August 20, 2007, 12:04:09 PM »

We don't have to prove anything, we just try and defend ourselves from new laws and regulations that have religion as their foundation. We're not pushing anti-christian laws, but there are plenty of anti-atheist laws on the books, and recent polling shows that folks have no problem discriminating against atheists for their lack of belief.

Good answer Chairboy. I see where you are coming from. As a Christian I try not to judge others and I agree we have a lot of prejudices in this country. It's hard to get equal rights for everyone because we are such a varied culture. Have you voiced your opinion to the lawmakers?
Swoose

Chairboy · « **Reply #316 on:** August 20, 2007, 12:06:03 PM »

Swoose, a great question. I contribute to groups that I think will help, but I haven't written a letter or anything. Couldn't hurt.

Hap · « **Reply #317 on:** August 20, 2007, 12:07:15 PM »

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Originally posted by Engine
If you have no evidence supporting God's existence, it's best to simply say so, instead of trying to support an "absence of evidence is evidence of absence" standpoint.

You are correct Engine.

For anyone interested, a beginning might be had here, from the Gifford Lecture series, Scotland, 1905. James seeks to answer 2 questions. What is religion? Does it have value?

Changed my life.

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9781593080723&itm=1

AWMac · « **Reply #318 on:** August 20, 2007, 12:07:52 PM »

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Originally posted by Chairboy
We don't have to prove anything, we just try and defend ourselves from new laws and regulations that have religion as their foundation. We're not pushing anti-christian laws, but there are plenty of anti-atheist laws on the books, and recent polling shows that folks have no problem discriminating against atheists for their lack of belief.

I find it very hard to believe Chairboy that you didn't pray once after the Dec 26th 2004 Tsunami yet you had all of us in here praying for your Brother.

Get Real Man.

Mac

Hap · « **Reply #319 on:** August 20, 2007, 12:08:46 PM »

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Originally posted by Chairboy
defend ourselves from new laws and regulations that have religion as their foundation.

Are you okay with the old laws that have religion as their foundation?

Hap · « **Reply #320 on:** August 20, 2007, 12:10:33 PM »

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Originally posted by swoose
It's hard to get equal rights for everyone because we are such a varied culture.

"Variation" is not an obstacle. Greed, fear, and evil are though.

Chairboy · « **Reply #321 on:** August 20, 2007, 12:22:22 PM »

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Originally posted by AWMac
I find it very hard to believe Chairboy that you didn't pray once after the Dec 26th 2004 Tsunami yet you had all of us in here praying for your Brother.

Get Real Man.

Mac

Where did I ask anyone to pray for him? Please provide a link or retract your despicable claim.

Using his death for your agenda is pretty low.

AWMac · « **Reply #322 on:** August 20, 2007, 12:27:44 PM »

I never said I used your Brothers death as a claim. Now did I?
Did you pray? Is all I asked.
Have you ever prayed?
Have you ever been to Church?
Please don't attempt to read into the lines... I asked a simple question and as always it gets blown out of wack.
As I asked... Did you pray and if so to who?
Mac

BTW trying to "Kill" Religon" to suit your agenda is a lil cold also as I see it.

Get Real.

Chairboy · « **Reply #323 on:** August 20, 2007, 12:28:47 PM »

Provide the requested link of me asking for prayer or retract your claim.

Yknurd · « **Reply #324 on:** August 20, 2007, 12:32:56 PM »

[Prince]This is what it sounds like when 'tards fight.[/Prince]

AWMac · « **Reply #325 on:** August 20, 2007, 12:35:03 PM »

No Chairboy... you search... look really hard too.

You'll find it... in your Heart. and when you do just remember those that stood by you in your time of sorrow.

Mac

BTW I'm NOT retracting a claim asking if you Prayed.

RATTFINK · « **Reply #326 on:** August 20, 2007, 12:37:19 PM »

Here ya go Mac & Boy

AWMac · « **Reply #327 on:** August 20, 2007, 12:39:17 PM »

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Originally posted by RATTFINK
Here ya go Mac & Boy

Funny RattFink, but seeing as how yer a Texan I can understand.

Mac

Just recently GOD asked a Texan to build an ARK and collect animals...two by two....

GOD: Hey NoahBob....

NoahBob: Who's zat? *Click of gun*

GOD: It's GOD.

NoahBob: Okay.. Watta ya want? Step out where I can see ya!

GOD: I want you to build an ARK.

NoahBob: I can't build no dam ARK...What's an ARK?

GOD: It's a huge boat to house animals before the flood...

NoahBob: Hell my Wifes Sister already has one... a Trailer, Double Wide, 6 kids, 4 Dawgs and 3 Cats, 3 Coons and a Opossum. We survivin the Flood.

GOD: No you don't understand....

NoahBob: I'm thinkin I do, yer from FEMA right?

GOD: NoahBob listen to me a minute....

NoahBob: Don't mess with Texas!!! *Blam, Blam, Blam..*

RATTFINK · « **Reply #328 on:** August 20, 2007, 12:44:59 PM »

WHOOOP!

Chairboy · « **Reply #329 on:** August 20, 2007, 01:01:52 PM »

Reprehensible, AWMac. I re-read the thread, brought up a lot of tough memories and many kind words from folks here, but not a single request from me for prayer.

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Originally posted by Chairboy
Thanks guys for the kind wishes. I'll pass it along to my family.

Here's the thread:
http://forums.hitechcreations.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=138850&highlight=tsunami

Using my dead brother to push your agenda? That's just... bewildering.