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In reply to the discussion: 10 Things I wish the Atheists at DU knew about Theists at DU (at least this one) [View all]jeff47
(26,549 posts)67. Well, we apparently are utter morons completely incapable of understanding nuance
or that any large group of people will have individuals that disagree.
But hey, apparently that's part of not viewing atheists as enemies.
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10 Things I wish the Atheists at DU knew about Theists at DU (at least this one) [View all]
TexasProgresive
Dec 2014
OP
Why should I? It's not written by a DUer, or specifically addressing DU theists.
trotsky
Dec 2014
#9
'If you are only speaking for yourself, you should change the pronouns from "we" to "I." '
rug
Dec 2014
#24
Translation: I am mot going to respond, and it's your fault I won't
Fortinbras Armstrong
Dec 2014
#100
Well done. I think that the great majority of atheists already know much of what you are saying.
cbayer
Dec 2014
#3
I hadn't seen it yet, and that post is not a DU'er posting about themselves, its an article.
cleanhippie
Dec 2014
#8
Has any atheist on DU made statements or claim contrary to what you posted?
cleanhippie
Dec 2014
#12
It's really weird. He is going to great lengths to avoid answering a simple question
cleanhippie
Dec 2014
#19
This is lame. If you are going to post an op don't defend it with "see response x".
Warren Stupidity
Dec 2014
#23
Do you have any actual proof for your claim that most 'theists' are not homophobic? World events
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2014
#15
Depends on context, I would say worldwide, most people, theist or atheist are homophobic...
Humanist_Activist
Dec 2014
#30
In fairness, the only person I've seen here openly spouting homophobic talking points
AtheistCrusader
Dec 2014
#69
That said, the poster in question is constantly interposing himself between theists and atheists
AtheistCrusader
Dec 2014
#78
The adults in the room know a right-wing anti-same-sex marriage talking point when they hear one.
AtheistCrusader
Jan 2015
#274
there was at least one theist here who agreed that his beliefs included LGBT people
Warren Stupidity
Dec 2014
#124
Oh wow, and people wonder why we consider relgious faith self-delusion. That 'mother' was well
AtheistCrusader
Jan 2015
#281
There are far more progressive theists then you realize? Where, here on DU?
Warren Stupidity
Dec 2014
#21
I don't think King was either lying or stupid, I think he was a smart person who both
Warren Stupidity
Dec 2014
#59
No I've already said that I think King was a believer and that he also
Warren Stupidity
Dec 2014
#88
So you are claiming that anyone promoting progressive values using the rhetoric
Warren Stupidity
Dec 2014
#117
Has any atheist on DU made statements or claim contrary to what you posted?
cleanhippie
Dec 2014
#36
You answer the question. Has any atheist on DU made statements or claim contrary to what you posted?
cleanhippie
Dec 2014
#42
Apparently, Warren, you have not read my posts on LGBTQMOUSE rights and reproductive rights
Fortinbras Armstrong
Dec 2014
#102
your statement number one may apply to theists on du, but it certainly does NOT apply to
niyad
Dec 2014
#27
Never said it did - this is in reference to theist at DU-and not the inevitable troll
TexasProgresive
Dec 2014
#31
Perception and where that leads, both here on DU and in society at large, are key, imo.
pinto
Dec 2014
#44
Has any atheist on DU made statements or claim contrary to what you posted?
cleanhippie
Dec 2014
#48
The only shoes are the ones on YOUR feet. You make blatantly false accusations then blame
cleanhippie
Dec 2014
#52
Can't speak for the poster. The OP spurred some general issues for me, wanted to comment from there.
pinto
Dec 2014
#55
So you want atheists to not use a broad brush, yet you use a massively broad brush
jeff47
Dec 2014
#54
Do you think that if he had worded this differently, it might have gotten a different reaction.
cbayer
Dec 2014
#85
But he has definitely triggered a strong response in this member who is not a regular,
cbayer
Dec 2014
#109
Sorry, you are making the point of the OP and it is becoming increasingly clear to me why
cbayer
Dec 2014
#137
You try having the same questions about why you pray by the same people here.
hrmjustin
Dec 2014
#79
I am just not answering certain posters right now because it is tense in this room.
hrmjustin
Dec 2014
#89
No I just don't think I need to be asked this question all the time when you know the answer.
hrmjustin
Dec 2014
#169
Then you know what? Don't mention your prayer activity on a discussion board,
Warren Stupidity
Dec 2014
#172
Oh, you have no problems at all with echo chambers. You just don't like those echoes.
rug
Dec 2014
#152
As an "Athiest at DU" I have to say that I didn't know that I didn't know these things
corkhead
Dec 2014
#58
Well, we apparently are utter morons completely incapable of understanding nuance
jeff47
Dec 2014
#67
So when believers here do speak out, will you support them and give them credit?
cbayer
Dec 2014
#126
If you want the "lecture" to be over, then all you have to do is stop responding.
cbayer
Dec 2014
#170
Some atheists are unable to understand the difference between personal faith and belief
Maedhros
Dec 2014
#138
I wish you would provide evidence to support your assertions about DU atheists.
cleanhippie
Dec 2014
#95
Do you presume that people only have arguments with people they consider bad people?
Silent3
Dec 2014
#135
I challenge those who have rec'ed this post to show examples of DU atheists doing ANY
cleanhippie
Dec 2014
#136
I don't know which is more disturbing, that you have so many of my posts bookmarked
cleanhippie
Dec 2014
#159
If the bible is devinely inspired, should we use it to determine matters of law?
Kevin from WI
Dec 2014
#182
Yes, the aggressiveness of some of the atheists in this room does take me back at times.
hrmjustin
Dec 2014
#193
And some of the theists here are extremely aggressive and insulting toward non-believers.
mr blur
Dec 2014
#213
The fact that this even needs to be said tells you how bad things have gotten here.
hrmjustin
Dec 2014
#195
Yes, being asked uncomfortable questions on a message board is exactly like getting fired.
jeff47
Dec 2014
#198
Well i as a regular can tell you that I am sick and tired of taking the bait from some members
hrmjustin
Dec 2014
#208
I have no doubt that you and the other atheists of this board are discriminated against irl.
hrmjustin
Dec 2014
#217
I figured that you meant it more generally, but I found it interesting because of the
cbayer
Dec 2014
#250
So, my point is that you have had a rocky relationship with the group, that's all.
cbayer
Dec 2014
#267
Again, majority status in one enclave does not confer majority privileges everywhere.
jeff47
Dec 2014
#203
What really bothers me here is that so many here rose up to yell about this post and gave
hrmjustin
Dec 2014
#236
In general when people who desperately want your attention are ignored, they will up the ante.
cbayer
Dec 2014
#240
"Both sides are working on blind faith, but neither side will admit it and they fight over who is th
AtheistCrusader
Jan 2015
#286
Your meaning is perfectly clear. And that's a pathetic backpedal from what you wrote.
AtheistCrusader
Jan 2015
#289
Thats bull! my complaint was being asked the same question over and over again by the same
hrmjustin
Jan 2015
#308
So you agree that you post things on a forum and declare yourself "abused" by having people ask
Warren Stupidity
Jan 2015
#311
Whatever happened to your alternative forum for you and all those other good atheists?
Warren Stupidity
Jan 2015
#295
But we meet in secret, didn't you know? Though many of us did rec this OP.
Starboard Tack
Jan 2015
#315