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In reply to the discussion: Stop fighting about who created the world.... [View all]Act_of_Reparation
(9,116 posts)50. Yes, really.
Because if cosmological debate is in no way related to progress, or lack thereof, on the issue of global climate change, then there is no need to stop discussing one in order to accomplish the other. Yet, that is precisely how this particular meme is framed. It is a misrepresentation of the relationship between these issues (there is none), and a mischaracterization of their advocates.
Which brings me back to this gem:
As you can tell from some of the replies, your message means little to some, who will choke to death from the fumes before giving up their petty disdain for those who dare to believe in creation.
I'm willing to accept the possibility that you've simply confused the predictive "will" for the hypothetical "would", and thereby inadvertently established such a dubious relationship between these issues yourself. But that doesn't make what you said any more honest.
I haven't seen too many atheists on the ballots lately. If the "some" of the posters to whom you refer are the voting type, then obviously they are putting aside their disdain for creation in order to tackle issues they see as more pertinent.
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Nevertheless it is an identifiable component of right wing 'Save the whales, collect the whole set'
AtheistCrusader
Aug 2014
#5
The second link is the only one that apparently shows any numbers at all
AtheistCrusader
Aug 2014
#19
I'm ok with supporting it. I'm not ok with mischaracterizing it as anything but
AtheistCrusader
Aug 2014
#25
Do you understand the difference between a movement and a datapoint on a poll, yes or no?
AtheistCrusader
Aug 2014
#34
Do you not see the inherent comedy at your deadpan transition from this thread to that one?
AtheistCrusader
Aug 2014
#40
As I told another member earlier, I have no problem with you getting a chuckle from me,
cbayer
Aug 2014
#41
I certainly view the tea party and the various demographics of which it is assembled as 'the enemy'.
AtheistCrusader
Aug 2014
#44
Or I can just sit back and be amused as you take seriously that "I resent" comment...
Silent3
Aug 2014
#22
I Do Not Conflate The Two - Protecting The Eco-Sphere Is More Important Than Belief In Deity
cantbeserious
Aug 2014
#55
I Have No Problem With Those That Want Justify Their Personal Mission With The Delusion Of Deity
cantbeserious
Aug 2014
#57
I Am Not Qualified For A Medical Diagnosis - I Can Only Evaluate Behavior Using Definitions
cantbeserious
Aug 2014
#59
We Will Have To Agree To Disagree - No Further Discussion Useful - You Have Your Path - I Mine
cantbeserious
Aug 2014
#61
Exactly how did the catholic church abuse the planet in god's name for centuries?
cbayer
Sep 2014
#78
I wasn't talking about atheists, just some posters who happen to be atheists.
Starboard Tack
Aug 2014
#63
All I'm doing is differentiating between mainstream atheists and extremists.
Starboard Tack
Sep 2014
#79
which is why what you are doing has been characterized as patently dishonest.
Warren Stupidity
Sep 2014
#81
well there is a relationship as theistic beliefs that gods gave us this planet with
Warren Stupidity
Sep 2014
#80