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cornball 24

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54. I'm dipping my toe in here with something that may or may not be relevant to the discussion.

Wed Aug 20, 2014, 09:04 AM

Aug 2014

I have recently heard this and I am not quoting verbatim. In addition, I do not know where it originated. But here it is:
He who believes in an angry God leads an angry life.

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So... The topic of the day is: "Which religious position is mental illness?" [View all] DetlefK Aug 2014 OP

And if we defend ourselves we are just asserting our religious privilege. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #1

People should keep in mind that... stone space Aug 2014 #2

Atheism is not a religion. amuse bouche Aug 2014 #3

"you people"! cbayer Aug 2014 #6

What do you mean by you people? hrmjustin Aug 2014 #7

I assume she means atheists. stone space Aug 2014 #9

You know what they say about assuming amuse bouche Aug 2014 #16

Good advice. You ought to consider heeding it. cbayer Aug 2014 #18

Well, the post was directed to me. stone space Aug 2014 #19

No, I meant ignorant people amuse bouche Aug 2014 #26

Oh, I see. stone space Aug 2014 #34

Ignorant is not an insult amuse bouche Aug 2014 #35

I wonder what folks like you believe they gain... stone space Aug 2014 #36

"mindless personal insults" Some might say...You mean like your deleted poll ? amuse bouche Aug 2014 #38

Yet you had no issue with the other poll. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #40

I don't see the connection with my poll. (nt) stone space Aug 2014 #43

It is a shallow victory indeed. Pay no attention. cbayer Aug 2014 #41

Alors! Mme Bouche Starboard Tack Aug 2014 #59

You know, you people. cbayer Aug 2014 #11

You misssed the (" "), the point amuse bouche Aug 2014 #22

What was the point of you people? What did you mean? hrmjustin Aug 2014 #23

Again, you used to be much better at this. cbayer Aug 2014 #25

Better? how so? amuse bouche Aug 2014 #27

You know, clever, acerbic. cbayer Aug 2014 #28

We atheists can be a little slow at times. stone space Aug 2014 #8

"there is no God or Gods might be considered as a "religious position" amuse bouche Aug 2014 #10

You used to be much better at this. cbayer Aug 2014 #12

You must be thinking of your other imaginary friend amuse bouche Aug 2014 #13

Yep, she is better at this as well. cbayer Aug 2014 #14

I vote all the above amuse bouche Aug 2014 #4

I have no idea what you are saying here. None. cbayer Aug 2014 #5

Thread after thread here on DU. DetlefK Aug 2014 #15

It's the argument of the weak. cbayer Aug 2014 #17

Who? stone space Aug 2014 #20

Still whining, eh? At least 3x now amuse bouche Aug 2014 #29

Not whining at all. stone space Aug 2014 #33

I refuse to participate in the continual baiting. longship Aug 2014 #21

And that is why I have nothing but respect for you. cbayer Aug 2014 #30

Obviously, too much travel... longship Aug 2014 #31

Are you not getting out and about? cbayer Aug 2014 #32

Cannot afford travel. longship Aug 2014 #37

How about just some local day trips? cbayer Aug 2014 #39

Ahem! Services are on Sunday, not Saturday. longship Aug 2014 #44

Whoops! Of course it is on Sunday. cbayer Aug 2014 #53

I'll give you some I find to be especially obvious... MellowDem Aug 2014 #24

A serious question would be, "Which particular religious beliefs are signs of mental illness... trotsky Aug 2014 #42

I can't believe I'm earnestly answering this Dorian Gray Aug 2014 #45

I'm glad you are, DG, because I feel there is a valid discussion to be had. trotsky Aug 2014 #46

Don't you think that certain Dorian Gray Aug 2014 #48

But not everyone chooses their religion. trotsky Aug 2014 #49

I assume that Dorian Gray Aug 2014 #50

So are we in agreement, then? trotsky Aug 2014 #51

I don't think that religion is a sign of mental illness Marrah_G Aug 2014 #57

I'm dipping my toe in here with something that may or may not be relevant to the discussion. cornball 24 Aug 2014 #54

I think there's a good amount of truth in that quote. n/t trotsky Aug 2014 #55

Actually the question is "why shouldn't religious beliefs be considered delusions?" Warren Stupidity Aug 2014 #47

If youre into evading your burdens. rug Aug 2014 #52

I think that in the US alot of people have never had their beliefs challenged Marrah_G Aug 2014 #56

Excellent post and I think you sum it up really well. cbayer Aug 2014 #58