Originally posted by Pianoman1Not all clubs have those rules. I worry about those that do. If your adherents can't remain faithful if they hear a different point of view, then they really have no faith at all. Atheism is in the same category. Adherents enjoy talking to others but not listening. Then again, I recently heard a young man declare that he'd never be friends with anyone who had an Android phone. Stupidity abounds wherever two or more are gathered in any category...
As we approach the arbitrary date of December 25th, i would like to set the cat amongst the pigeons.
The thesis of this thread is that all religions are divisive. They separate the saved, the true believers, from the heretics, the non-believers. Religious followers are all members of a club. Anyone who is not in the club is unclean, pagan, doomed to et ...[text shortened]... ars back on. Listen. Be flexible, and demand a refund on your club sub. - it's not worth it.
Originally posted by SahuaroYou're right, but isn't faith simply a leap in the dark? When you take such a leap you need to know that you're going to be alright, and so these clubs are very protective of each other; they have to be to maintain their faith and bolster their sense of self-confidence. Atheism is simply another club.it has its rules and sacrificial rite of "The Chopping off of the Ears" just as any other club.
Not all clubs have those rules. I worry about those that do. If your adherents can't remain faithful if they hear a different point of view, then they really have no faith at all. Atheism is in the same category. Adherents enjoy talking to others but not listening. Then again, I recently heard a young man declare that he'd never be friends with anyone w ...[text shortened]... had an Android phone. Stupidity abounds wherever two or more are gathered in any category...
Doesn't matter what the club is. Take Pastafarianism; they worship the Great Flying Spaghetti Monster with the same blind faith!
Originally posted by Pianoman1Oh yes! Try mentioning to a Pastafarian that their beloved diety might prefer a nice white sauce instead of marinara, and they cover their ears and rend their garments!
You're right, but isn't faith simply a leap in the dark? When you take such a leap you need to know that you're going to be alright, and so these clubs are very protective of each other; they have to be to maintain their faith and bolster their sense of self-confidence. Atheism is simply another club.it has its rules and sacrificial rite of "The Chopping o ...[text shortened]... Pastafarianism; they worship the Great Flying Spaghetti Monster with the same blind faith!
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Originally posted by Pianoman1Oh please. People like atheist Stalin lead me to believe that religion has NOTHING to do with such divisiveness, rather ,it is merely a tool at times for such divisiveness. In fact, you are obviously not religious and you come here to split hairs with everyone else?
As we approach the arbitrary date of December 25th, i would like to set the cat amongst the pigeons.
The thesis of this thread is that all religions are divisive. They separate the saved, the true believers, from the heretics, the non-believers. Religious followers are all members of a club. Anyone who is not in the club is unclean, pagan, doomed to et ars back on. Listen. Be flexible, and demand a refund on your club sub. - it's not worth it.
Simply put, people have a natural propensity to suck, and when they start to suck, guess what? It's time to get divisive just like Christ did with the religious leaders of his day.
Being a Chrstian, all I know is when I start to hear that sucking sound, either from myself or other people, it's time to get divisive and turn tail in the other direction.
Originally posted by whodeySometimes it is best just to walk away!
Oh please. People like atheist Stalin lead me to believe that religion has NOTHING to do with such divisiveness, rather ,it is merely a tool at times for such divisiveness. In fact, you are obviously not religious and you come here to split hairs with everyone else?
Simply put, people have a natural propensity to suck, and when they start to suck, guess ...[text shortened]... r from myself or other people, it's time to get divisive and turn tail in the other direction.
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Originally posted by SahuaroThat's because the Flying Spaghetti Monster is scared s#!tless of Great Cthulhu.
Oh yes! Try mentioning to a Pastafarian that their beloved diety might prefer a nice white sauce instead of marinara, and they cover their ears and rend their garments!
Cthulhu rings... yum!
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Originally posted by Very RustyProve it coward. Call me and lets discuss bank accounts. I'll show you mine ... by webcam or whatever way you feel safe. Do you have the guts to pick up the glove?
Absolutely nothing!
I believe you NEED every penny you have! 🙂
May the good Lord watch over you and keep you safe!
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Originally posted by KeggeWill it have your account # on it?
Prove it coward. Call me and lets discuss bank accounts. I'll show you mine ... by webcam or whatever way you feel safe. Do you have the guts to pick up the glove?
need a reminder of the phone number VR?
You're too funny!
LOL...I have to get a screen shot of this stuff!