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113. Because, ss, you have not just expelled a demon!

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So, all theists are either adherents of evil cults, or they're moving the goal posts? [View all] TygrBright Nov 2014 OP

Interesting strawman you made there. But will it fight back? Warren Stupidity Nov 2014 #1

I have no idea. TygrBright Nov 2014 #3

That doesn't say "all theists are adherents of evil cults", it says the bible is full of bad ideas muriel_volestrangler Nov 2014 #18

I think that some folks are on the wrong website. stone space Nov 2014 #22

Yet, I can find apologists for right-wing religions running free right here on DU. AtheistCrusader Nov 2014 #51

I wish it didn't fly in GD, but frequently it does. Warren Stupidity Nov 2014 #99

Really? Ive always been impressed by the number of potential allies AtheistCrusader Nov 2014 #100

I've addressed problems in allegedly "higher" spiritual/metaphorical Christianity too Brettongarcia Nov 2014 #79

I'll bet you don't get very far if you tell... stone space Nov 2014 #92

Since you used my post as an example, how is it a generalization to point out the Bible is full Humanist_Activist Nov 2014 #126

It's unfortunate you didn't get an answer to your question. trotsky Nov 2014 #138

Fun thread edhopper Nov 2014 #2

At least a few do Prophet 451 Nov 2014 #13

Someone has an opinion Lordquinton Nov 2014 #14

That's called "shifting the goalposts" Prophet 451 Nov 2014 #15

I'm assuming Dorian Gray Nov 2014 #17

Pointing to a DU atheist who wants to ban religion is as fair as... stone space Nov 2014 #20

And theists like the RCC hierarchy work to support laws... trotsky Nov 2014 #19

Yes, they do Prophet 451 Nov 2014 #21

You should probably restrict your criticism to that poster, then. trotsky Nov 2014 #29

I'm not doing either Prophet 451 Nov 2014 #66

Again, I don't think there is any kind of equivalence. trotsky Nov 2014 #68

No, that's not it Prophet 451 Nov 2014 #74

You are correct, you aren't claiming there is an equivalence. trotsky Nov 2014 #75

*sigh* Prophet 451 Nov 2014 #77

Well, make up your mind. trotsky Nov 2014 #78

... Prophet 451 Nov 2014 #84

Good, I'm glad we agree on the relative importance of these issues. trotsky Nov 2014 #85

Believe it or not, I try to avoid it n/t Prophet 451 Nov 2014 #91

Does this include folks who thank God to be alive after... stone space Nov 2014 #87

It sure does. trotsky Nov 2014 #88

I see. You want to discuss your own words. stone space Nov 2014 #89

No, that would appear to be what you're doing. trotsky Nov 2014 #90

You criticise somnebody for thanking God to be alive after being shot, ... stone space Nov 2014 #94

Because it has nothing to do with guns. trotsky Nov 2014 #96

Thanking God for being alive after being shot... stone space Nov 2014 #97

Or thanking god for surviving a plane crash. Or a storm. Or an earthquake. Or a mudslide. trotsky Nov 2014 #98

Then you should use a case where somebody actually said that. stone space Nov 2014 #102

Like the FSU incident. trotsky Nov 2014 #104

What do you mean by "incident"? stone space Nov 2014 #105

Details here: trotsky Nov 2014 #108

The link you posted goes to a story about a school shooting. (nt) stone space Nov 2014 #110

well one edhopper Nov 2014 #23

I tend to assume Prophet 451 Nov 2014 #25

okay edhopper Nov 2014 #27

Fair enough, tone is difficult to figure online Prophet 451 Nov 2014 #30

that is very true edhopper Nov 2014 #43

I tire of this revisionist telling of history. cbayer Nov 2014 #32

You've made the accusation, cbayer. trotsky Nov 2014 #38

Thanks for the heavy lifting. edhopper Nov 2014 #44

Oh, it must be Monday. Time foe the weekly dusting of the bookmarks. rug Nov 2014 #53

were your ears burning? edhopper Nov 2014 #45

Are you saying that I frequently make accusation that people want to eradicate religion cbayer Nov 2014 #49

not frequently edhopper Nov 2014 #57

I don't recall ever having this conversation. Do you have a link? cbayer Nov 2014 #59

As I said, you have brought that into the conversation edhopper Nov 2014 #60

Again, I have no recollection of that. cbayer Nov 2014 #62

Luckily no one has to take your smear of me seriously. trotsky Nov 2014 #64

I'll repost the links edhopper Nov 2014 #65

You have completely moved the goalposts, edhopper, cbayer Nov 2014 #76

You say a lot of incorrect things, cbayer. trotsky Nov 2014 #81

First my post was tongue in cheek edhopper Nov 2014 #117

You asked me if my ears were burning, ed! How can you with cbayer Nov 2014 #118

When you chimed in edhopper Nov 2014 #119

I wasn't defending myself, I was challenging the false meme. cbayer Nov 2014 #120

So when I say I would like to see religion vanish edhopper Nov 2014 #124

Well, if religion only did bad things, I might agree with you. cbayer Nov 2014 #127

Your complete edhopper Nov 2014 #132

My complete disgust of !!!1111 DAWKINS!!!111 is no secret. cbayer Nov 2014 #135

Acknowledging that I saw your post here edhopper Nov 2014 #136

Niko is suggesting that churches should be banned from selling their bullshit. Warren Stupidity Nov 2014 #34

It's just one person, but... stone space Nov 2014 #39

No what was said downthread contradicts the assertion that the poster wanted religion banned. Warren Stupidity Nov 2014 #63

Then quote the post where this was taken back. stone space Nov 2014 #67

that doesn't ban religion unless you think a "church" is identical with "a religion". Warren Stupidity Nov 2014 #80

There is religious bigotry posted here by folks... stone space Nov 2014 #69

There are religious bigots here, none of them as far as I know are atheists. Warren Stupidity Nov 2014 #82

Pointing out problems isn't bigotry phil89 Nov 2014 #70

"Churches shouldn't even be legal" stone space Nov 2014 #73

Perhaps you ought to take that up with Niko. Warren Stupidity Nov 2014 #114

I told him to go to hell. stone space Nov 2014 #116

How did that work out for you? Warren Stupidity Nov 2014 #121

It worked fine. stone space Nov 2014 #123

Really? So your plan is to continue insulting people? Warren Stupidity Nov 2014 #129

When religious bigots advocate outlawing churches, ... stone space Nov 2014 #130

I think prohibiting churches from any form of commercial activities would be a fine idea. Warren Stupidity Nov 2014 #131

Why do you feel that statement is wrong, and "bigoted"? Brettongarcia Nov 2014 #83

I'll let you justify any "implied claims". That's not my job. stone space Nov 2014 #86

How gracious of you procon Nov 2014 #4

No problem, and I apologize if any awkward or emotional phrasing on my part insulted you. TygrBright Nov 2014 #5

I am very close to your strawman. Promethean Nov 2014 #6

Thank you. I can see how this appeals as a strategy. TygrBright Nov 2014 #7

"I wonder if they're aware of the extent to which the ones who do go there influence theists' cbayer Nov 2014 #8

Sorry, "Poe's"? TygrBright Nov 2014 #9

Different Poe, though "Edgar" can occasionally be substituted to make a point. cbayer Nov 2014 #10

ahhh, thank you! Can't imagine how I missed that one. TygrBright Nov 2014 #11

IMO, they wish to discredit atheists by providing caricatures who behave as cbayer Nov 2014 #24

That's not very nice, Stone seems quite likeable. AtheistCrusader Nov 2014 #50

FTW! trotsky Nov 2014 #71

I've never heard the term "Poe". stone space Nov 2014 #37

That is very similar, as is "false flag". cbayer Nov 2014 #40

"There are Poe's among us". You just made that usage up. Warren Stupidity Nov 2014 #122

which ones are those Cbayer? Warren Stupidity Nov 2014 #35

In my experience, agents provocateurs are difficult to distinguish... stone space Nov 2014 #41

You do project a lot. Warren Stupidity Nov 2014 #58

I see no reason to associate myself with those... stone space Nov 2014 #61

That's a pretty nasty accusation. trotsky Nov 2014 #42

It's a pretty mundane claim, actually. stone space Nov 2014 #48

Yet an irresponsible one. trotsky Nov 2014 #52

Agents Provocateurs don't marginalize? (nt) stone space Nov 2014 #54

Do sock puppets? n/t trotsky Nov 2014 #55

No. That's a different phenomina. stone space Nov 2014 #56

I think you have a good point Prophet 451 Nov 2014 #12

I really appreciate your participation here. cbayer Nov 2014 #26

lol, I finally got around to buying Star membership Prophet 451 Nov 2014 #28

Congratulations on your star, prophet! cbayer Nov 2014 #31

Thanks, man! Prophet 451 Nov 2014 #33

You just cannot provide any actual evidence. Warren Stupidity Nov 2014 #36

Congratulations! mr blur Nov 2014 #16

If you are so inclined to believe in a creator, PatrickforO Nov 2014 #46

If "the creator"can stop the suffering then it phil89 Nov 2014 #72

LOL PatrickforO Nov 2014 #93

This is a fairly representative example of why I feel religion is detremental to society. Act_of_Reparation Nov 2014 #128

I agree with you and am happy to see more religious groups cbayer Nov 2014 #95

Nice that you're actually admitting skepticscott Nov 2014 #111

I'll try and dial back my ignorant and or fearful attacks. AtheistCrusader Nov 2014 #47

LOL! Thanks, I think.... TygrBright Nov 2014 #101

I certainly go for principle/consistency first. AtheistCrusader Nov 2014 #103

Consistency is at least a helpful starting point. TygrBright Nov 2014 #115

You've not offended me at all. AtheistCrusader Nov 2014 #137

Let's take a step back for a second. Act_of_Reparation Nov 2014 #106

Ah-choo! Iggo Nov 2014 #107

Bless you. cbayer Nov 2014 #109

Why is it that folks who don't sneeze never get blessed? stone space Nov 2014 #112

Because, ss, you have not just expelled a demon! cbayer Nov 2014 #113

I've proved theorems about oracles. Does that count? stone space Nov 2014 #125

Bless you ! cbayer Nov 2014 #133

Thanks! stone space Nov 2014 #134