WillParkinson
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Sat Apr-12-08 08:06 PM
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OK, I guess I'm NOT an atheist... |
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I'm either confused or have just hardened my heart so much that I refuse to let Gawd in.
Sigh. It's interesting how people see things in their own warped ways. (BTW, the two come from different sources. 1 from a family member and one from a church-going co-worker.)
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Lost-in-FL
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Sat Apr-12-08 11:30 PM
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That's usually followed by... "what happened to you? Why are you so bitter??" or "wanna come to church with me?... you'll feel better."
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and-justice-for-all
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Sun Apr-13-08 04:40 AM
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2. Like gag me with a crucifix.... |
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I have had people try to recruit me into their cult on several occasions..even at work mind you, how rude is that.
I just come to the point, "No, I do not want to join you and your invisible friends..but thanks for asking." or "I'm proudly unchurched."
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Random_Australian
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Sun Apr-13-08 05:55 AM
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3. "I was born right the first time" |
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"Did a zoroastrian hurt you when you where young? So you are saying that there are other reasons for believing or disbelieving a religion other than emotion?"
"Did any christians hurt Epicurus when he was young, hundreds of years before your main man Christ was born?"
"Ooooh! Do I get a turn at making huge claims without evidence? I choose.... an alien reptiloid conspiracy! Your turn - it sure is fun playing pretend."
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and-justice-for-all
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Sun Apr-13-08 06:29 PM
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"Silly believer, invisible friends are for kids."
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Random_Australian
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Mon Apr-14-08 03:55 AM
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7. "Why am I an atheist? Because God told me to, in a vision" |
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"What? The God/Devil thing is a total rip-off of Luke vs. Vader"
"Hmmm, I dunno. The muslims are offering a 30% discount on stationary when you join Islam"
Not that many of the ones we have been saying are suitable for use on family, but hey. They are great for co-workers.
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Mon Apr-14-08 04:11 AM
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8. I have to be honest with to whom I am speaking... |
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in regards to this religious nonsence. I can be merciless with different words/phrases and still get the same point acorss.
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Random_Australian
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Tue Apr-15-08 06:49 AM
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10. Oh, I reserve lines like those for people who don't care what I have to say. |
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If you think the only acceptable answer from someone is "gee, you are right. I believe!" ie. you are some kind of evangelist, then you get a response that is as mind-bogglingly stupid as I can make it.
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Mon Apr-14-08 06:52 PM
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What? The God/Devil thing is a total rip-off of Luke vs. Vader"...I have some very religious coworkers..They aren't really intolerant of my atheism but they seem puzzled by it at times...I think this line is a good one to use....
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Sun Apr-13-08 09:31 PM
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5. My sister tried this one on me... |
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and what's even more idiotic...no matter how you explain it, they will continue to think that. Some will even say the devil made you do it. :eyes:
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Sun Apr-13-08 11:40 PM
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6. One of my all-time favorites: "You're angry with God" |
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Huh? :wtf: I'm angry with something I don't even acknowledge?
Sometimes the ubber-pious say the damnedest things.
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Tue Apr-15-08 08:24 AM
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11. Apparently, I've cut myself off from all human kindness. |
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