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In reply to the discussion: An End to Arrogant Atheism [View all]dimbear
(6,271 posts)40. There are many possible comparisons. In America, sports metaphors are the most readily grasped.
One could go elsewhere, but easily get into controversies or deep academic waters.
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I will accept no thanks from Duck Dynasty and will actively oppose their bigotry,
cbayer
Jan 2014
#17
I disagree. Critics of religion were all-too-polite for centuries; that allowed delusions to thrive
Brettongarcia
Jan 2014
#7
Well there's one notable person who consistently refuses to listen to a growing list of people...
trotsky
Jan 2014
#18
I realize that, but the way you express yourself and treat others is "moderated", not
cbayer
Jan 2014
#20
Context helps, not that it matters when everyone's favorite atheist boogeyman is involved.
trotsky
Jan 2014
#15
Catholic doctrine has definitely exacerbated HIV transmission, yet it's a multi-factorial picture.
pinto
Jan 2014
#46
Your attitude is the same old disgusting refrain. I'm no apologist. I recognize the RCC's role
pinto
Jan 2014
#57
I feel I ought to reply one time. I'm not going to hold any discussions with you.
pinto
Jan 2014
#63
I'm wondering if your message above is an example of the sort of tolerance you are advocating in
Warren Stupidity
Jan 2014
#69
At the end of the season, which teams go to the bowls? The teams where the players thought
dimbear
Jan 2014
#33
The teams that are 100% convinced they are number 1. But let's look at it another way.
cbayer
Jan 2014
#36
Perhaps we could arrange interviews with the religions which came in second place, the
dimbear
Jan 2014
#37
There are many possible comparisons. In America, sports metaphors are the most readily grasped.
dimbear
Jan 2014
#40
The history of the world is strewn with conflicts, most of which are resolved by complete victory.
dimbear
Jan 2014
#47
I'm satisfied to see the board reflect the changes that are coming to the world.
dimbear
Jan 2014
#49