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In reply to the discussion: Why Is Rape at the Origin of Most Religion? [View all]cleanhippie
(19,705 posts)78. Pretty much.
That and "how dare you even say such a thing!"
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I'm sorry that happened to you. Still doesn't explain how you can justify this.
cleanhippie
Dec 2014
#18
Are you in the habit of rolling around the floor laughing after triggering a rape victim?
rug
Dec 2014
#28
This post is like responding to Harris' latest antics by talking about Bertrand Russell.
rug
Dec 2014
#74
I don't know what language that second-hand account was written in originally, I suspect Greek but
AtheistCrusader
Dec 2014
#110
I can't put my finger on it but I'm sure I've heard "god is a bloody-minded psychopath"
rug
Dec 2014
#90
So, could you address post 77, now that we've come to an agreement on that?
AtheistCrusader
Dec 2014
#96
Well, if you're going on the premise that the scriptures are the actual word of God,
okasha
Dec 2014
#119
Early tradition claims that Luke drew his account from statements by Mary herself.
okasha
Dec 2014
#125
Pretend God is a CEO, and Mary an intern. Re-run the scenario in your head.
AtheistCrusader
Dec 2014
#86
"The angel said ... thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son,"
cleanhippie
Dec 2014
#30
I think that's part of it. Unfortunately, apologists don't want to discuss this issue
cleanhippie
Dec 2014
#3
“Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.”
cleanhippie
Dec 2014
#31
Give it up. Thinking out loud while looking over your shoulder is hardly discussion.
rug
Dec 2014
#32
Your inability to articulate anything beyond a personal attack is just sad.
cleanhippie
Dec 2014
#33
Especially in the Abrahamic religions, women are directed to be subservient to their men.
cleanhippie
Dec 2014
#7
Summary of thread: "We don't want it to be called rape, so it isn't rape, so stop calling it that!"
Arugula Latte
Dec 2014
#54
Well I'll give you the "feeding on brains" part. There is no evidence that Jesus did that
Warren Stupidity
Dec 2014
#120
Yes your point was not to discuss the message but to attack the messenger.
Warren Stupidity
Dec 2014
#130