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In reply to the discussion: Religious Conservatives Urge People To Stop Taking ‘ALS Challenge’ Because It Kills Babies [View all]newcriminal
(2,190 posts)49. You are offended?
If someone tells me that Ive hurt their feelings Im still waiting to hear what your point is. - Christopher Hitchens
These are the jury results. It should not have been hidden,. Better luck on your next alert.
On Fri Aug 22, 2014, 07:16 PM an alert was sent on the following post:
Oh yay another Christian bashing thread
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1014&pid=877334
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Atheism is a cult? This post is a direct attack, and pretty offensive. I'm sure the poster would not enjoy having his/her religion called a cult. (and to be clear, Atheism is neither a cult nor a religion)
You served on a randomly-selected Jury of DU members which reviewed this post. The review was completed at Fri Aug 22, 2014, 07:23 PM, and the Jury voted 3-4 to LEAVE IT.
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Oh yay another Christian bashing thread
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1014&pid=877334
REASON FOR ALERT
This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate.
ALERTER'S COMMENTS
Atheism is a cult? This post is a direct attack, and pretty offensive. I'm sure the poster would not enjoy having his/her religion called a cult. (and to be clear, Atheism is neither a cult nor a religion)
You served on a randomly-selected Jury of DU members which reviewed this post. The review was completed at Fri Aug 22, 2014, 07:23 PM, and the Jury voted 3-4 to LEAVE IT.
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Explanation: Atheists can be hypocrites, like everyone else. But they're not a cult.
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Religious Conservatives Urge People To Stop Taking ‘ALS Challenge’ Because It Kills Babies [View all]
big_dog
Aug 2014
OP
As if we needed more proof that religion needs to keep its nose out of government.
hobbit709
Aug 2014
#1
My dad died from ALS and it is the most horrific disease I've ever seen. Absolutely
catbyte
Aug 2014
#65
So rather than have the embryo live on in another being they would rather the embryo
A Simple Game
Aug 2014
#2
someone in their own party, like Chris Christie or Rand Paul just needs to tell them to shut up
big_dog
Aug 2014
#12
how can they take one thing nearly EYERYONE can agree on (ALS research) and try to ruin it?
big_dog
Aug 2014
#8
I don't bash Christians--just the ones who wouldn't know Christianity if it hit 'em in the face....
lastlib
Aug 2014
#52
I just move right along when someone on Facebook raises this question about the IB Challenge.
CBHagman
Aug 2014
#18
why don't the religious CONserveez have a problem with artificially creating
BlancheSplanchnik
Aug 2014
#19
Charity dollars are limited. Wouldn't want the weekends hauls to come up short...
Thor_MN
Aug 2014
#20
Exactly, if this was making money for the AFA it would be game on, these people continue with their
Thinkingabout
Aug 2014
#29
In other news: right wing xtains are jealous they didn't come up with the challenged first!
Javaman
Aug 2014
#25
But I'm sure this pope has reversed the previous one, right? Because he's such a great guy.
HERVEPA
Aug 2014
#27
I'm finding this whole ice bucket thing annoying but want to do it just to piss these folks off
LynneSin
Aug 2014
#37
It has raised millions for ALS research -- I don't get the animosity towards the challenge.
Arugula Latte
Aug 2014
#61
Shut up 'pro-lifers.' More brazen hypocrisy. They do nothing for disabled people, after they're born
freshwest
Aug 2014
#48