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July 1, 2013

That's a wide definition...

Why, you could even apply it to perfectly true statements in relevant discussion forums. Seems like a stupid attempt to imply the OP is assholish with a non-sensible post.

For a real definition of an asshole, I recommend Assholes: A Theory. Turns out the Abrahamic God fits the definition pretty well.

July 1, 2013

It's easy to spot...

The attacks are generally ad hom instead of substantive, because most of the substantive criticism applies to the ad him user's own religion as well.

July 1, 2013

Spot on quote nt

July 1, 2013

From believing a delusion?

From intellectual dishonesty, cognitive dissonance? From having to lie to others day in and day out? All possibilities, and I can think of much more (like having to defend certain parts of the Bible with terrible logic to friends and family who are condemned by it).

Best part is, after that initial moment of fear overcoming years of indoctrination and delusion, realizing that you need none of it to be happy.

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