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Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2009 5:57 pm
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Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2009 9:07 pm
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Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2009 9:18 pm
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Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2009 10:16 pm
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Posted: Thu Dec 24, 2009 11:51 pm
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Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2009 1:24 am
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Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2009 6:09 am
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Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2009 9:29 am
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Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2009 2:33 pm
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Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2009 5:40 pm
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Oh, that's a real long list: Crusades, slavery of the African people, assaults on the Mayans, Aztecs, Japan, China; Jihad, Ireland's suffered quite a bit due to religion, missionaries. That last one is funny because missionaries always go to places that are in need of help, islands and lands boardering large bodies of water that floods or gets hit by hurricanes, volcanoes, basically any disaster (man-made or natural) missionaries come out of the woodwork. I like the fact they offer relief, but then to say that they'll offer more if the people start joining them for church and whatnot. That's what puts a Florida predatory stink bugs up my craw.
But in the end, my disbelief for religion is not because I refuse someone telling me what to do or even the hypocrisy. Rather my dislike for religion is because it's a driving wedge to people that are already divided. As George Carlin puts it: Hindus, Muslims, Jews, Christians, all taking turns killing each other because God told them it was a good idea. The sword of God, the blood of the lamb, vengeance is mine, millions of dead ********, all because they gave the wrong answer to the God question: "Do you believe in God?" "No." Boom! Dead. "Do you believe in God?" "Yes..." "Do you believe in my God?" "No." Boom! Dead. "My god has a bigger d**k than your god!"
http://www.motivatedphotos.com/?id=17189
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Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2009 2:54 pm
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MT the Clown Oh, that's a real long list: Crusades, slavery of the African people, assaults on the Mayans, Aztecs, Japan, China; Jihad, Ireland's suffered quite a bit due to religion, missionaries. That last one is funny because missionaries always go to places that are in need of help, islands and lands boardering large bodies of water that floods or gets hit by hurricanes, volcanoes, basically any disaster (man-made or natural) missionaries come out of the woodwork. I like the fact they offer relief, but then to say that they'll offer more if the people start joining them for church and whatnot. That's what puts a Florida predatory stink bugs up my craw. But in the end, my disbelief for religion is not because I refuse someone telling me what to do or even the hypocrisy. Rather my dislike for religion is because it's a driving wedge to people that are already divided. As George Carlin puts it: Hindus, Muslims, Jews, Christians, all taking turns killing each other because God told them it was a good idea. The sword of God, the blood of the lamb, vengeance is mine, millions of dead ********, all because they gave the wrong answer to the God question: "Do you believe in God?" "No." Boom! Dead. "Do you believe in God?" "Yes..." "Do you believe in my God?" "No." Boom! Dead. "My god has a bigger d**k than your god!" ]http://www.motivatedphotos.com/?id=17189 I swear, everyone is wearing those christmas clothes as of late. I'll put mine on when they drop out of fashion. lol So hard to tell people apart, didn't know it was you.
Anyway, good post, made me laugh. Love the George Carlin quote.
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Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2009 3:53 pm
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Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2009 5:59 pm
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To the first post, not by the defintion. We are tested daily, and I would call someone a liar if they said they didn't wish for something better than this world. So, I would say don't worry about it, if you slip and stumble from time to time.
To the George Carlin quote; Humans are going to fight over anything and everything we can. Religion, Relationships, Resources, Land, Left shoes, Human rights, Animal rights, Plant Rights, What version of Dnd is better than the other, Etc. The "lower" will always be opressed by the "Higher" If the higher wants something. And the leaders of the higher will try to hide the truth and put a good spin on it so their people will follow.
When we can work together we can make wonders, when we can't we make war....
If anyone is wondering I don't follow a religion, I follow the teachings of Christ. If someone is wondering the difference. I will never start a war or kill someone for answering the god question differently than me. and unlike alot of the extremist, I will not shove my translation of the bible down your throat.
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Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2009 8:37 pm
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Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2009 4:52 am
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Hmm, I assume most/all of you that have posted are on the west side of the atlantic correct? Is it odd to be a chirstian in America and not go to church? I.E. if you believe in God and everything, and then don't ever go to church, are you looked down upon by your peers? Because I live in England, and believe in God and am a Christian, despite the fact that he saw fit to take my Dad away at the far yoo young age of 47. And I haven't been to church in years, I don't pray, (except for in 'extreme' circumstances, see - my dad) I don't wear a cross or anything etc. But in England, that isn't strange, no one I know, whether they believe in God or not, goes to church, would that be considered odd on your side of the pond?
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