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AtheistCrusader

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60. I already explained why I have a negative view of it in this and other contexts.

Fri Sep 8, 2017, 11:34 AM

Sep 2017

Not sure how to further arrange the words to clarify it.

Curious though that you'd interpret that as denigrating her. It's almost like you're arguing against someone else's argument, rather than what I said.

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Clinton: I relied on prayer, yoga and 'my fair share of Chardonnay' after 'devastating' 2016 loss [View all] George II Sep 2017 OP

Yoga and Chardonnay I can understand. pangaia Sep 2017 #1

Try it, you may find out. George II Sep 2017 #2

"Only conscious prayer can have a result." pangaia Sep 2017 #8

You may not believe in prayer, but no reason to denigrate it. Thanks. George II Sep 2017 #9

Belief is hoping something is true. pangaia Sep 2017 #10

You could pray for more Chardonnay to be delivered to your house. Ken Burch Sep 2017 #5

Now that I can go with. pangaia Sep 2017 #7

It depends on how saidsimplesimon Sep 2017 #27

men of a certain age too, plus alcohol leads delisen Sep 2017 #43

How ageist of you... llmart Sep 2017 #62

Misogynist too (not you, the person you are responding to) Eliot Rosewater Sep 2017 #77

Yeah, I caught that too. llmart Sep 2017 #87

Ha, ha, ha! PatSeg Sep 2017 #44

Now that's thinking! mcar Sep 2017 #71

It works like meditation radical noodle Sep 2017 #20

All I can say is I would not consider any meditation I may have done as 'quiet time.' pangaia Sep 2017 #23

But Hillary was and is. She's always been a devout Christian. My least favorite Hortensis Sep 2017 #64

Even if you're not religious... forgotmylogin Sep 2017 #40

Yes PatSeg Sep 2017 #45

Yes, perfectly expained. Doreen Sep 2017 #63

She lookin'good! sprinkleeninow Sep 2017 #3

Maybe more prayers... or not. longship Sep 2017 #13

I had not uttered one prayer for her to become our victorious sprinkleeninow Sep 2017 #15

I don't think she claimed God was on her side n/t radical noodle Sep 2017 #21

No, but maybe she should have. Funtatlaguy Sep 2017 #26

Well, he CLAIMS to be a christian, and since religion isn't falsifiable, neither is his claim. AtheistCrusader Sep 2017 #48

Maybe so, but she wears her religion as an example radical noodle Sep 2017 #68

Forced birthers Funtatlaguy Sep 2017 #69

Yep... that's what began to change things radical noodle Sep 2017 #93

You should call Sec. Clinton and voice your concerns about her prayers... LanternWaste Sep 2017 #24

I stand by the First Amendment establishment claus. longship Sep 2017 #25

Hillary lost the election. She is not a politician now. She does not require your permission. Trust Buster Sep 2017 #30

Hillary is not a politician????? longship Sep 2017 #36

As an active politician I agree with you. In a private book, you have no right to edit her. Sorry. Trust Buster Sep 2017 #37

I support an unambiguously secular public square. longship Sep 2017 #38

Well, by all means, we wouldn't ever want you to feel "uncomfortable". Frankly, I find aetheists... Tarheel_Dem Sep 2017 #79

It's spelled "atheists". longship Sep 2017 #80

Thanks, but did I spell "insufferable" correctly? Tarheel_Dem Sep 2017 #82

You did indeed. Now another couple of steps in the game. longship Sep 2017 #85

Hillary is selling a book, not running for office. So your personal animus or disgust at the very.. Tarheel_Dem Sep 2017 #86

I note your religious privilege, there. longship Sep 2017 #88

Perhaps the first mind you should open is your own? Tarheel_Dem Sep 2017 #89

My mind is open. longship Sep 2017 #90

She, obviously, is just as proud of her faith as you are your lack of it. No biggie. There is... Tarheel_Dem Sep 2017 #91

Normally I would agree with that. longship Sep 2017 #92

Brilliant. Didn't realize how much Maher owes flamingdem Sep 2017 #96

I love that she mentions yoga DesertRat Sep 2017 #4

Yoga rocks! leftofcool Sep 2017 #11

Me too! harun Sep 2017 #31

I'm going to a wedding this weekend leftynyc Sep 2017 #41

That's a great idea! DesertRat Sep 2017 #61

Can't wait leftynyc Sep 2017 #65

Sounds great DesertRat Sep 2017 #66

I'm sorry she had to go through that. Ken Burch Sep 2017 #6

god gave trump the win, prayers for hillary to win were a waste nt msongs Sep 2017 #12

She won. He cheated. C Moon Sep 2017 #14

"You know it, I know it, and the American people know it." dchill Sep 2017 #17

she knows it was stolen Skittles Sep 2017 #16

The FBI was even worse that the Russians as far as I am concerned. (eom) StevieM Sep 2017 #74

There is not enough chardonnay on this planet for me to get over it. nt SunSeeker Sep 2017 #18

There wouldn't be enough Wild Turkey for me to feel better. BigmanPigman Sep 2017 #22

I will never NOT adore her. raven mad Sep 2017 #19

Yes FakeNoose Sep 2017 #42

We try to stand up for good. raven mad Sep 2017 #57

K&R stonecutter357 Sep 2017 #28

Why is it that people who don't believe in prayer feel the need to denigrate it? George II Sep 2017 #29

Especially in the case of a private citizen as Hillary is now. Trust Buster Sep 2017 #32

You noticed that too? leftofcool Sep 2017 #35

Because it can be demonstrated to be unhelpful. AtheistCrusader Sep 2017 #46

So, you are saying that prayer and faith are unhelpful to all people? leftofcool Sep 2017 #55

I already explained why I have a negative view of it in this and other contexts. AtheistCrusader Sep 2017 #60

I was raised a Methodist, never felt the need to comment on other Protestant denominations.... George II Sep 2017 #76

Are you a world-renowned politician that makes religious faith a component of your public identity? AtheistCrusader Sep 2017 #94

Not going to do any good, neither I nor Hillary Clinton will change from such comments. George II Sep 2017 #73

It's a comment on statistical probability, not an attempt to convert or deconvert. AtheistCrusader Sep 2017 #95

I don't get it either, George mcar Sep 2017 #72

Because it's a chance to pipe up that the're atheists Dreamer Tatum Sep 2017 #75

Because it makes them feel superior in some way? Tarheel_Dem Sep 2017 #83

I'm an atheist and I don't care if she prays or not. Croney Sep 2017 #33

I'm willing to bet AtheistCrusader Sep 2017 #47

I am. And so are you. Croney Sep 2017 #53

Thank you very much! George II Sep 2017 #84

K&R Gothmog Sep 2017 #34

I don't like any of those things GusBob Sep 2017 #39

I went straight to the whiskey, myself Maeve Sep 2017 #49

I had a strong Manhattan and went to bed at 11:00. Didn't watch ANY news until February. George II Sep 2017 #50

I'm still not watching the News nini Sep 2017 #51

Hillary Clinton's challenges with crippling alcoholism. Dave Starsky Sep 2017 #52

Yes, which probably explains her private email server. leftofcool Sep 2017 #56

Complete with photoshopped "Hillary can't yoga" pix FakeNoose Sep 2017 #59

I just read this thread, is there anything this woman can do or say and NOT take Eliot Rosewater Sep 2017 #78

She's real. And I love that quote. berni_mccoy Sep 2017 #54

KR Me. Sep 2017 #58

wow, she did a great job. I enjoyed every minute! Sunlei Sep 2017 #67

A woman after my own heart! mcar Sep 2017 #70

"Tried alternative nostril breathing." DK504 Sep 2017 #81

See? there't the problem... brooklynite Sep 2017 #97