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panader0

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18. There is only one kind of atheism, and there thousands of religions.

Reply to Atticus (Original post)

Fri Mar 18, 2022, 09:04 AM

Mar 2022

I think that's a big difference. If you're an atheist, that's it period, but if you're religious
you are at odds not only with atheists, but with countless other religions. A pie diagram
would should atheism as an empty circle, and the one for religions would have countless
divisions. What does it mean? Hell if I know.

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Let me begin by stating that it is not my intent to limit or prohibit anyone's privilege to [View all] Atticus Mar 2022 OP

hey, just a reminder..... essaynnc Mar 2022 #1

Tolerance has never been in violation of DU standards... Just a helpful reminder. hlthe2b Mar 2022 #3

I can't see any reason to alert on a post for advocating atheism. I simply want to encourage Atticus Mar 2022 #8

Aparently, I had a post alerted on for advocating atheism. old as dirt Mar 2022 #19

Posts about religion, and atheism, can be alerted on for being in GD muriel_volestrangler Mar 2022 #29

Agree Joinfortmill Mar 2022 #2

But whatabout math? old as dirt Mar 2022 #4

Well, all I can say to that video is that female spokesperson sounds like she od'd on her ritalin. hlthe2b Mar 2022 #10

But whatabout the Catholics? old as dirt Mar 2022 #17

She is personally responsible... old as dirt Mar 2022 #32

cute little story. thanks rampartc Mar 2022 #16

Evangelizing vs. proselytizing exboyfil Mar 2022 #5

And yet, those terms are synonyms. nt Atticus Mar 2022 #11

They go out of their way to do it, too Clash City Rocker Mar 2022 #6

Is religion beginning to meld with conservatism for some NoMoreRepugs Mar 2022 #7

I think folks should post what they want about religion, or no religion. yardwork Mar 2022 #9

As I started my OP, I also believe folks should be able to post as they see fit. nt Atticus Mar 2022 #13

There is no religious test for assholery. dawg Mar 2022 #12

Ecumenical Atheism bucolic_frolic Mar 2022 #14

I'd support a new group for this. old as dirt Mar 2022 #31

We have an Atheists forum, and in that place I feel free Croney Mar 2022 #15

Science has been ruled off-topic in that forum. old as dirt Mar 2022 #21

I'm sorry, I have no idea what this means. Croney Mar 2022 #24

There is only one kind of atheism, and there thousands of religions. panader0 Mar 2022 #18

This is false. old as dirt Mar 2022 #23

Educate me. How many kinds of atheism are there? panader0 Mar 2022 #26

Not exactly, but close enough to not argue too much about it. I got myself banned from the atheist.. TreasonousBastard Mar 2022 #27

Epicurus on the existence of God: panader0 Mar 2022 #30

As an ordained Spiritualist - werdna Mar 2022 #20

And, as your post illustrates, some appeals are nuanced. nt Atticus Mar 2022 #22

Hmmm... Ohio Joe Mar 2022 #25

All religions involve choices made by individuals. MineralMan Mar 2022 #28

*LOCKING* Spazito Mar 2022 #33