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Arugula Latte

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32. Not swallowing mythological nonsense is "narcissistic"?

Reply to bananas (Reply #19)

Sat May 30, 2015, 07:50 PM

May 2015

Maybe it's just "intelligent."

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Teens are fleeing religion like never before: Massive new study exposes religion’s decline [View all] SecularMotion May 2015 OP

As it should. darkangel218 May 2015 #1

I can agree, in very many ways. Xyzse May 2015 #2

+1 darkangel218 May 2015 #3

Yep. HereSince1628 May 2015 #13

"a young, self-centric generation", "Generation Me", "disengaged, narcissistic" bananas May 2015 #20

These younger generations are fantastic. Arugula Latte May 2015 #38

As another Gen Xer TM99 Jun 2015 #58

I actually think social media connection can also help "real life" connections. Arugula Latte Jun 2015 #59

Most studies show that they do not. TM99 Jun 2015 #61

Well, in any case, the fewer people who are religious and attend church, Arugula Latte Jun 2015 #62

I know that there are plenty of religious folk TM99 Jun 2015 #67

not really, since GenX built the networks and technology to allow them to take selfies snooper2 Jun 2015 #69

Not I. Arugula Latte Jun 2015 #70

What horseshit. The "Me generation" used to be the baby boomers eridani Jun 2015 #65

Nonsensical religious dogma needs relative isolation to truly thrive. Arugula Latte May 2015 #42

its because of the devil's music olddots May 2015 #4

It's those damned godless waltzes! drm604 May 2015 #9

You're both wrong... krispos42 May 2015 #31

The church has only itself to blame Blue_Tires May 2015 #5

So true. workinclasszero May 2015 #24

In the 80s certain Churches aligned itself with the hard core conservative movement Johonny May 2015 #6

this species just may evolve after all. mopinko May 2015 #7

It's also a bit sad, though, Ron Green May 2015 #8

Ethics like being gay is a sin, Like a woman should be subservient snooper2 May 2015 #15

I knew there'd be such a response and of course it's true: Ron Green May 2015 #16

I actually believe it's better to de-couple applied ethics from religion. riderinthestorm May 2015 #18

+1000 Tom Ripley May 2015 #39

If religion goes away it is net positive. Make believe is never a good thing. nt Logical May 2015 #47

I hear what you're saying; there has been so much harm done through religion. Ron Green May 2015 #48

Maybe churches withour religion would be a good thing..... Logical Jun 2015 #68

Right, and it ought to be done OUTSIDE of government and OUTSIDE Ron Green Jun 2015 #71

Is it the attitudes that aren't much like the teachings? Omaha Steve May 2015 #10

Spot on! Person 2713 Jun 2015 #63

Maybe there's hope for us after all. Scuba May 2015 #11

Personally, I think electronic interconnectedness may play a role... HereSince1628 May 2015 #12

The Internet also allows everyone to compare notes on beliefs. Arugula Latte May 2015 #34

Well, thank God for that. nt eppur_se_muova May 2015 #14

Hopefully, nationalism and tribalism will also Cyrano May 2015 #17

"a young, self-centric generation", "Generation Me", "disengaged, narcissistic" bananas May 2015 #19

"tolerant, confident, open-minded, and ambitious" greyl May 2015 #21

I was a doubter and skeptic by the time I was 8 or 10 hifiguy May 2015 #23

I used to be a scientific atheist. bananas May 2015 #25

What is a "scientific atheist"? In addition, what are the limitations of science... Humanist_Activist May 2015 #54

I caught onto the bullshit very early in life when I questioned their beliefs and was told I would RKP5637 May 2015 #27

Not swallowing mythological nonsense is "narcissistic"? Arugula Latte May 2015 #32

This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague May 2015 #40

Hah! Arugula Latte May 2015 #43

Oh those arrogant atheists... beam me up scottie Jun 2015 #66

Sounds like the Boomers, and every other generation that complains about the next one in line... Humanist_Activist May 2015 #55

This is great news. hifiguy May 2015 #22

They are realizing that much of religion is total bullshit mixed with hatred! n/t RKP5637 May 2015 #26

thank God for evolution Backwoodsrider May 2015 #28

their parents are definitely not as church oriented treestar May 2015 #29

if people were not pressured by family and culture to believe Skittles May 2015 #30

Great news! Arugula Latte May 2015 #33

See what happens when you allow dancing? WestCoastLib May 2015 #35

Pardon the pun, but thank god. Avalux May 2015 #36

Kick. sarcasmo May 2015 #37

This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague May 2015 #41

A lot of collective activities are losing their strength these days The2ndWheel May 2015 #44

But, but..... Tree-Hugger May 2015 #45

Well son, ya draw a circle on the ground and ya throw yer money up in the air MattBaggins May 2015 #51

My loathing of Religion is close to fanaticism BlueJazz May 2015 #46

where are they going to learn that female is the second sex, lessor than males? Liberal_in_LA May 2015 #49

Don't forget hair styles and head dress. ZX86 May 2015 #50

yep Liberal_in_LA May 2015 #52

predicting the follow up: "...and no damage was caused as a result" 0rganism May 2015 #53

The internet did it. Kids can see beyond their little bubbles these days. nt valerief May 2015 #56

What I think a lot of people miss is..... ZX86 May 2015 #57

Right. Arugula Latte Jun 2015 #60

I think LGBT acceptance is part of the reason TexasBushwhacker Jun 2015 #64

They've been raised with things like purity balls and chastity promises gollygee Jun 2015 #72