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45. Personally I would rather see more respect and tolerance for all people. I realize that is a long

Fri Jan 16, 2015, 06:32 AM

Jan 2015

shot but hey there are a lot of impossible things that humans have reached for. Sometimes we accomplish the impossible. Sometimes we don't.

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Saudi Arabia declares all atheists are terrorists in new law to crack down on political dissidents [View all] kpete Jan 2015 OP

Do we need their oil? randys1 Jan 2015 #1

How easily could you live without your car? N.T. Donald Ian Rankin Jan 2015 #11

That doesnt answer the question, at all randys1 Jan 2015 #15

No. Rex Jan 2015 #14

Not anymore nationalize the fed Jan 2015 #57

Saudi Arabia is a hell hole of religious idiocy. Warren Stupidity Jan 2015 #2

K&R! n/t RKP5637 Jan 2015 #27

Noteworthy exports: oil, Bin Laden, 9/11-terrorists, the ideology of ISIS... DetlefK Jan 2015 #35

One day their leaders will fall......the sooner the better. n/t Jefferson23 Jan 2015 #3

and who do you think would be the most likely force to replace the royal family if they fall? Douglas Carpenter Jan 2015 #17

Are you suggesting those in power now, can't ever be defeated by seculars in SA? Jefferson23 Jan 2015 #19

I would say - and I did live there for more than 20 years - for the forseeable future there is a Douglas Carpenter Jan 2015 #20

You have a greater perspective than I do then. I said, one day..yet I would not imagine that Jefferson23 Jan 2015 #21

I appreciate that - unfortunately some people cannot get nuances Douglas Carpenter Jan 2015 #24

For what it's worth, I appreciate your perspective. It is late evening here now, but I will try and Jefferson23 Jan 2015 #25

What about the Shiites and immigrants who do the actual work in SA? rogerashton Jan 2015 #56

Here is the article I mentioned last night, I had posted it some time ago. I felt it gave a Jefferson23 Jan 2015 #84

Calling the fundamentals of Islam into question is terrifying to Islamic authority Fumesucker Jan 2015 #4

So I'm a terrorist in the land of Saudi Politicalboi Jan 2015 #5

Sounds like the perfect place for the Neo-Christians. atreides1 Jan 2015 #6

We brought this on ourselves GummyBearz Jan 2015 #7

We DIDN'T start THIS fire. Yo_Mama Jan 2015 #10

Wahhabism is probably the only "religious" dogma hifiguy Jan 2015 #12

Given that religion has been an innate part of the human makeup since the beginning GliderGuider Jan 2015 #61

Excellent post +1 Pooka Fey Jan 2015 #73

Wow... PeaceNikki Jan 2015 #16

Are you kidding? Desert805 Jan 2015 #23

so they are punishing THEIR atheists m-lekktor Jan 2015 #30

I nominate this as perhaps the dumbest post of the past 2 days, anyone want to second it? n/t Humanist_Activist Jan 2015 #33

Done. beam me up scottie Jan 2015 #34

It is sad that you have to limit it to only two days... LostOne4Ever Jan 2015 #44

sigh. Codeine Jan 2015 #83

Oh bull. Warren DeMontague Jan 2015 #37

I think everyone is missing your sarcasm. nt RedCappedBandit Jan 2015 #53

thanks GummyBearz Jan 2015 #62

Uh,no, we did not bring this on ourselves. grossproffit Jan 2015 #63

NO. But the long line of reply posts refuting you, you brought THOSE on yourself Pooka Fey Jan 2015 #71

Indeed GummyBearz Jan 2015 #74

Poe's Law "Without a clear indication of the author's intent, it is difficult or impossible to tell Pooka Fey Jan 2015 #79

The sarcasm smily is your friend Pooka Fey Jan 2015 #72

Oh brother... tenderfoot Jan 2015 #75

Worst Country On Earth. Period. hifiguy Jan 2015 #8

And, unfortunately so filthy rich that they can buy compliance Surya Gayatri Jan 2015 #58

So much better than Cuba....Right????? Bandit Jan 2015 #9

I would expect such from a monarchy. Not like that form of governance respects human rights. Rex Jan 2015 #13

Religion was made up for this exact reason -- to keep people in line. Arugula Latte Jan 2015 #18

Exactly! Religion is all about political power and control over people. The rest of it, RKP5637 Jan 2015 #28

Saudi is doing what most christians in America WISH they could do. ChosenUnWisely Jan 2015 #22

Exactly! Some definitely would IMO. n/t RKP5637 Jan 2015 #31

^^^This!^^^ with a caveat... Surya Gayatri Jan 2015 #59

Saudi Arabia parades itself as a modern country in front of the world oldandhappy Jan 2015 #26

Those fuckers actually had the gall to participate in that march for bullwinkle428 Jan 2015 #29

The USA also conducts barbaric and outrageous behaviors against the citizens just like Saudi Arabia ChosenUnWisely Jan 2015 #39

death penalty, never ending war, for profit health care, US citizens dying from hunger, liberal_at_heart Jan 2015 #40

But they are bad becasue they are Muslims and da USA is good cuz of Jesus ChosenUnWisely Jan 2015 #42

Personally I would rather see more respect and tolerance for all people. I realize that is a long liberal_at_heart Jan 2015 #45

Well that would be nice but in my life experience ChosenUnWisely Jan 2015 #47

It is greed and power that are the root of the problem. liberal_at_heart Jan 2015 #49

Perhaps but religion makes it worse and a convenient excuse ChosenUnWisely Jan 2015 #52

And we're called intolerant because we mock religion. beam me up scottie Jan 2015 #32

That is how it breaks down. Behind the Aegis Jan 2015 #36

Ikr? beam me up scottie Jan 2015 #77

Peoples religious belief must be forever immune to criticism, remember. Warren DeMontague Jan 2015 #38

Yep. Religious beliefs are deeply personal and off limits. beam me up scottie Jan 2015 #78

Who funds and supports Saudi Arabia? redgreenandblue Jan 2015 #41

Atheists? Behind the Aegis Jan 2015 #43

Answer to my question: Many Western nations. redgreenandblue Jan 2015 #46

And "Saudi Arabia declares all atheists are terrorists " is okie dokie how? Behind the Aegis Jan 2015 #48

I'm not saying it is ok. I'm saying the US and many other Western nation share responsibility redgreenandblue Jan 2015 #50

But the US and other Western nations are not atheists. Behind the Aegis Jan 2015 #51

so the US giving money to leaders who outlaw atheism is okay? liberal_at_heart Jan 2015 #55

That isn't the same as saying atheists are responsible. Behind the Aegis Jan 2015 #65

Says the person who proudly supports the pope even though he calls gays 'disordered'. beam me up scottie Jan 2015 #81

You have a habit of misunderstanding people. elias49 Jan 2015 #60

I didn't misunderstand either of you. Behind the Aegis Jan 2015 #66

What else am I supposed to do with those extra millions I have laying around? beam me up scottie Jan 2015 #80

Not true Islam, of course. nt RedCappedBandit Jan 2015 #54

How many Christians will nod in agreement... Orsino Jan 2015 #64

Well, atheism isn't like your skin color. You can just change your belief� it's a choice >>> KittyWampus Jan 2015 #67

A-theism is the human default. Religion is taught. Lars39 Jan 2015 #68

If atheism is a religion, then barefoot is a shoe. wavesofeuphoria Jan 2015 #69

That comparison is disingenuous and idiotic. Donald Ian Rankin Jan 2015 #70

Apologists, please tell me again why I need to respect this...? n/t LadyHawkAZ Jan 2015 #76

They postponed the second public flogging of Raif Badawi today because he has not recovered from the Bluenorthwest Jan 2015 #82