This is just silly and seems hypocritical
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ahmed zahmed wrote:
Does this extend to political, scientific, mathematical, etc beliefs and ideas differing from yours? If so, you must want to live in a very quiet and boring world.
Now you're being silly: when was the last time a scientist accosted you in the street and screamed at you to accept that evolution was a fact? Or a mathematician came up to you and said 'Look! I can show you how to solve quadratic equations if you'll attend my school!'
"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair. nils illegitimus carborundum me, me, me
Of course, that would be silly. So, is it the "in-your-face" aspect or do you just not want to hear about it at all? (It === Religion) If you don't want to hear about it at all, then I think you're probably out of luck. Of course, I don't agree with the obnoxious fanatics either. I wish there were a way to reasonably curb such behavior.
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ahmed zahmed wrote:
such as the late, great Richard Dawkins.
Unless I missed something, he's still alive. Are you thinking of Christopher Hitchens by any chance?
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Oops, my bad. You are correct sir.
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
You must accept one of two basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe, or we are not alone in the universe. And either way, the implications are staggering” - Wernher von Braun -
Atheists use ‘unholy water’ to ‘unbless’ Florida highway[^] Since atheists don't believe in God or the Divine nor in the Holy or in Blessings, how can they believe in anything "unholy" or in "unblessing"? If you are "undoing" something doesn't that mean you give credence to the "doing" of a thing? Just a thought. I don't really care one way or the other. Just seems contradictory and hypocritical to me for an atheist to "undo" anything that a religionist "does".
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
You must accept one of two basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe, or we are not alone in the universe. And either way, the implications are staggering” - Wernher von Braun -
Well, thanks for an intelligent response.
"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair. nils illegitimus carborundum me, me, me
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Well, thanks for an intelligent response.
"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair. nils illegitimus carborundum me, me, me
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ahmed zahmed wrote:
Does this extend to political, scientific, mathematical, etc beliefs and ideas differing from yours? If so, you must want to live in a very quiet and boring world.
Now you're being silly: when was the last time a scientist accosted you in the street and screamed at you to accept that evolution was a fact? Or a mathematician came up to you and said 'Look! I can show you how to solve quadratic equations if you'll attend my school!'
"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair. nils illegitimus carborundum me, me, me
Well, there's the mainstream media pushing climate change down our throats all the time.
The difficult we do right away... ...the impossible takes slightly longer.
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Atheists use ‘unholy water’ to ‘unbless’ Florida highway[^] Since atheists don't believe in God or the Divine nor in the Holy or in Blessings, how can they believe in anything "unholy" or in "unblessing"? If you are "undoing" something doesn't that mean you give credence to the "doing" of a thing? Just a thought. I don't really care one way or the other. Just seems contradictory and hypocritical to me for an atheist to "undo" anything that a religionist "does".
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
You must accept one of two basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe, or we are not alone in the universe. And either way, the implications are staggering” - Wernher von Braun -
I'm not offended, but it doesn't make me want to listen to them. They're just trying to make fun of someone else which makes them look petty and stupid. How can you be offended by something in which you don't believe and does nothing for or against anyone?
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
You must accept one of two basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe, or we are not alone in the universe. And either way, the implications are staggering” - Wernher von Braun -
Of course, that would be silly. So, is it the "in-your-face" aspect or do you just not want to hear about it at all? (It === Religion) If you don't want to hear about it at all, then I think you're probably out of luck. Of course, I don't agree with the obnoxious fanatics either. I wish there were a way to reasonably curb such behavior.
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
You must accept one of two basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe, or we are not alone in the universe. And either way, the implications are staggering” - Wernher von BraunDon't want to be accosted: just fock off and leave me alone: if I want to know I'll ask.
"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair. nils illegitimus carborundum me, me, me
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Of course, that would be silly. So, is it the "in-your-face" aspect or do you just not want to hear about it at all? (It === Religion) If you don't want to hear about it at all, then I think you're probably out of luck. Of course, I don't agree with the obnoxious fanatics either. I wish there were a way to reasonably curb such behavior.
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
You must accept one of two basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe, or we are not alone in the universe. And either way, the implications are staggering” - Wernher von BraunGot an idea seeing this:
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(It === Religion)
I think when we use the word 'it' referencing religion, we should capitalize it like this: 'It'. We do a similar thing when we write God. e.g.: Every statement consisting the word God is false. And if it is used in a beginning of a sentence we can use ALLCAPS. e.g. My religion is the only truth. IT is ...
Peace, ye fat guts!
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Atheists use ‘unholy water’ to ‘unbless’ Florida highway[^] Since atheists don't believe in God or the Divine nor in the Holy or in Blessings, how can they believe in anything "unholy" or in "unblessing"? If you are "undoing" something doesn't that mean you give credence to the "doing" of a thing? Just a thought. I don't really care one way or the other. Just seems contradictory and hypocritical to me for an atheist to "undo" anything that a religionist "does".
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." - John Quincy Adams
You must accept one of two basic premises: Either we are alone in the universe, or we are not alone in the universe. And either way, the implications are staggering” - Wernher von Braun -
Evangelists - piss me off big time. Leave me alone, I do not want to join your church or study your silly book so do not accost me in the street (happened 3 times yesterday - told the last one I was a satanist - the look on his face was priceless). That's what I meant: keep your beliefs to yourself.
"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair. nils illegitimus carborundum me, me, me
mark merrens wrote:
told the last one I was a satanist
Silly Mark. As a Christian I am an evangelist. It is a very basic trait in truly believing in something, anything. You go out and tell the world. However, you are not being accosted by evangelist, but by Evangelical Christians. At their extreme, they believe in the literal word of the Gospel. Me, I still kind of like Leviticus and Deuteronomy as they provide counter points to a lot of the hippy shit some skim readers find in the Gospel. Now should you find yourself being accosted by Evangelicals, don't try to fight them with the Satanist route as some of the better ones are practised in arguing against it. Just say "Sorry, I'm a Catholic.", job done. FYI, I am not Catholic, Mrs Wife and the Ickles are, but the Militant Wing of the URC. It's a bit like the Salvation Army Marine Corp. :-D
Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done. Drink. Get drunk. Fall over - P O'H OK, I will win to day or my name isn't Ethel Crudacre! - DD Ethel Crudacre I cannot live by bread alone. Bacon and ketchup are needed as well. - Trollslayer Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb - they're often *students*, for heaven's sake - Terry Pratchett
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mark merrens wrote:
Or a mathematician came up to you and said 'Look! I can show you how to solve quadratic equations if you'll attend my school!'
That pretty much describes my degree course.
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You went to skool? Who knew?
Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done. Drink. Get drunk. Fall over - P O'H OK, I will win to day or my name isn't Ethel Crudacre! - DD Ethel Crudacre I cannot live by bread alone. Bacon and ketchup are needed as well. - Trollslayer Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb - they're often *students*, for heaven's sake - Terry Pratchett
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ahmed zahmed wrote:
such as the late, great Richard Dawkins.
Unless I missed something, he's still alive. Are you thinking of Christopher Hitchens by any chance?
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Wishful thinking on the part of OP?
Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done. Drink. Get drunk. Fall over - P O'H OK, I will win to day or my name isn't Ethel Crudacre! - DD Ethel Crudacre I cannot live by bread alone. Bacon and ketchup are needed as well. - Trollslayer Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb - they're often *students*, for heaven's sake - Terry Pratchett
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mark merrens wrote:
told the last one I was a satanist
Silly Mark. As a Christian I am an evangelist. It is a very basic trait in truly believing in something, anything. You go out and tell the world. However, you are not being accosted by evangelist, but by Evangelical Christians. At their extreme, they believe in the literal word of the Gospel. Me, I still kind of like Leviticus and Deuteronomy as they provide counter points to a lot of the hippy shit some skim readers find in the Gospel. Now should you find yourself being accosted by Evangelicals, don't try to fight them with the Satanist route as some of the better ones are practised in arguing against it. Just say "Sorry, I'm a Catholic.", job done. FYI, I am not Catholic, Mrs Wife and the Ickles are, but the Militant Wing of the URC. It's a bit like the Salvation Army Marine Corp. :-D
Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done. Drink. Get drunk. Fall over - P O'H OK, I will win to day or my name isn't Ethel Crudacre! - DD Ethel Crudacre I cannot live by bread alone. Bacon and ketchup are needed as well. - Trollslayer Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb - they're often *students*, for heaven's sake - Terry Pratchett
Nagy Vilmos wrote:
Just say "Sorry, I'm a Catholic.",
This is a tactic a catholic friend of mine told me. It never fails. 5'd the marine corps bit!
Sort of a cross between Lawrence of Arabia and Dilbert.[^]
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Nagy Vilmos wrote:
Just say "Sorry, I'm a Catholic.",
This is a tactic a catholic friend of mine told me. It never fails. 5'd the marine corps bit!
Sort of a cross between Lawrence of Arabia and Dilbert.[^]
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A Dead ringer for Kate Winslett[^]One of my cousins used it. He's Essex born and bread but grew up in a very Irish household; his parents never lost their Ulster accents even after 40+ years. After a few bears Stu's accent 'goes North' and you'd beleive he's just of the boat from Norn Iron. We were in a bar in Covent Garden quenching our thirst and some numpties were trying to provoke us with Irish taunts. Now Stu is no wee lad and he wears what hair he has very short. He approached the numpties and warned them he was in the Militant Wing of the URC. After they withdrew he informed the shocked looking bar man that they're like the Sally Annie Marines. :laugh: I still use it occasionally because it's elephanting funny.
Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done. Drink. Get drunk. Fall over - P O'H OK, I will win to day or my name isn't Ethel Crudacre! - DD Ethel Crudacre I cannot live by bread alone. Bacon and ketchup are needed as well. - Trollslayer Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb - they're often *students*, for heaven's sake - Terry Pratchett
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mark merrens wrote:
told the last one I was a satanist
Silly Mark. As a Christian I am an evangelist. It is a very basic trait in truly believing in something, anything. You go out and tell the world. However, you are not being accosted by evangelist, but by Evangelical Christians. At their extreme, they believe in the literal word of the Gospel. Me, I still kind of like Leviticus and Deuteronomy as they provide counter points to a lot of the hippy shit some skim readers find in the Gospel. Now should you find yourself being accosted by Evangelicals, don't try to fight them with the Satanist route as some of the better ones are practised in arguing against it. Just say "Sorry, I'm a Catholic.", job done. FYI, I am not Catholic, Mrs Wife and the Ickles are, but the Militant Wing of the URC. It's a bit like the Salvation Army Marine Corp. :-D
Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done. Drink. Get drunk. Fall over - P O'H OK, I will win to day or my name isn't Ethel Crudacre! - DD Ethel Crudacre I cannot live by bread alone. Bacon and ketchup are needed as well. - Trollslayer Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb - they're often *students*, for heaven's sake - Terry Pratchett
Nagy Vilmos wrote:
"Sorry, I'm a Catholic.", job done
I've used that one on the JoJos when they came knocking on the door at lunchtime on Christmas Day. You'd have thought I said I was the Antichrist.
*pre-emptive celebratory nipple tassle jiggle* - Sean Ewington
"Mind bleach! Send me mind bleach!" - Nagy Vilmos
My blog | My articles | MoXAML PowerToys | Mole 2010 - debugging made easier - my favourite utility
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You went to skool? Who knew?
Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done. Drink. Get drunk. Fall over - P O'H OK, I will win to day or my name isn't Ethel Crudacre! - DD Ethel Crudacre I cannot live by bread alone. Bacon and ketchup are needed as well. - Trollslayer Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb - they're often *students*, for heaven's sake - Terry Pratchett
I didn't say that I paid attention.
*pre-emptive celebratory nipple tassle jiggle* - Sean Ewington
"Mind bleach! Send me mind bleach!" - Nagy Vilmos
My blog | My articles | MoXAML PowerToys | Mole 2010 - debugging made easier - my favourite utility
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Which reminds of a vampire film where one of the characters uses a Star of David to protect himself. Found it: Love at first bite[^]
"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair. nils illegitimus carborundum me, me, me
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Nagy Vilmos wrote:
"Sorry, I'm a Catholic.", job done
I've used that one on the JoJos when they came knocking on the door at lunchtime on Christmas Day. You'd have thought I said I was the Antichrist.
*pre-emptive celebratory nipple tassle jiggle* - Sean Ewington
"Mind bleach! Send me mind bleach!" - Nagy Vilmos
My blog | My articles | MoXAML PowerToys | Mole 2010 - debugging made easier - my favourite utility
Witnesses get special treatment. You invite them in and offer them some wine. Total affront and rage should follow when they turn it down; which they will due to the alcohol. "Jesus Christ the Son of Gods did not offer an option or a choice! He DEMANDED that his disciples took the wine. If you turn down the wine then YOU ARE DENOUNCING CHRIST! IN THE NAME OF GOD, HOW CAN YOU DENY HIS ONE AND ONLY SON WHO'S LIFE WAS GIVEN UP TO SAVE US ALL!! GET THEE AWAY SON OF SATAN!!!!" Works every time. Oh and don't forget Deuteronomy and Leviticus for the enjoyment of taking a Scottish slave.
Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done. Drink. Get drunk. Fall over - P O'H OK, I will win to day or my name isn't Ethel Crudacre! - DD Ethel Crudacre I cannot live by bread alone. Bacon and ketchup are needed as well. - Trollslayer Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb - they're often *students*, for heaven's sake - Terry Pratchett
