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Warren Stupidity

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30. No it is only a question for people who believe in a supernatural force that created

Tue May 21, 2013, 11:02 PM

May 2013

and controls the universe by design. The rest of us are pretty clear on the basic indifference of the universe, on the insignificance of each of us, on the fact that shit happens without a plan. It is a question that long ago ceased to be interesting.

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Morning news: god devastates OK town, spares dog. [View all] Warren Stupidity May 2013 OP

Kill them all, let dog sort them out. DetlefK May 2013 #1

I was amazed at the 'pray for the people, pray to god to save etc tweets yesterday bowens43 May 2013 #2

Because they are only capable pangaia May 2013 #4

Maybe they don't believe in a "creator god" Bad Thoughts May 2013 #5

Because Oklahoma is booming center of New Age thought... Act_of_Reparation May 2013 #11

I know many Native Americans from Oklahoma Bad Thoughts May 2013 #13

Which means... Act_of_Reparation May 2013 #17

Because God knows dogs have souls. aquart May 2013 #3

Shouldn't a thread like this LostOne4Ever May 2013 #6

This is an OK place for this post. Goblinmonger May 2013 #7

Okay, just was worried (nt) LostOne4Ever May 2013 #8

No really I think it is in the entirely right forum. Warren Stupidity May 2013 #9

God did not send the tornado. God does not make the weather. hrmjustin May 2013 #20

Hmmm.. So an omnipotent deity chooses not to intercede? Warren Stupidity May 2013 #21

I do not pretend to know the nature of God, but I firmly believe he does not decide the faith of hrmjustin May 2013 #22

Omnipotent, yes or no? Omniscient, yes or no? Warren Stupidity May 2013 #23

I gave you my answer! I do not know the ways of God. I never met him. hrmjustin May 2013 #24

But the other day you announced here that god helped you. Warren Stupidity May 2013 #26

Yes God gives me strength. That is all I said. hrmjustin May 2013 #27

So god acts in the world. Warren Stupidity May 2013 #28

That is the question of the ages. Why do bad things happen to good people? hrmjustin May 2013 #29

No it is only a question for people who believe in a supernatural force that created Warren Stupidity May 2013 #30

Yes it is a question asked by many. hrmjustin May 2013 #31

If one does not know the extent EvilAL May 2013 #33

That is a good question. hrmjustin May 2013 #34

That's what it always is in the end though. EvilAL May 2013 #35

Well I personally don't give God the credit for something I or someone else does. hrmjustin May 2013 #36

I was referring to your statement upthread EvilAL May 2013 #37

Yes there is that inner strength every human has but I think God also gives strength. hrmjustin May 2013 #38

When you pray for strength EvilAL May 2013 #39

I'm with you on this goldent May 2013 #41

God is what he is and that is all I can say. I just have no idea what he can do. hrmjustin May 2013 #42

The OP doesn't insult theists. okasha May 2013 #12

thank you, I though exactly the same thing about the am news Warren Stupidity May 2013 #14

My beloved Uncle & his family live in Moore, OK, and were affected by the tornado Heddi May 2013 #10

I'm not hateful, just "crass" upthread. Warren Stupidity May 2013 #15

Coming from someone that routinely makes false allegations and refuses to apologize when caught... cleanhippie May 2013 #16

Experimental evidence of the mercy of the powers that be... dimbear May 2013 #18

Yes, that is the heart of the story, isn't it? rug May 2013 #19

It did seem to be a theme with the media today. Warren Stupidity May 2013 #25

Yes, I posted that earlier. rug May 2013 #32

That kind statement stood out to me also goldent May 2013 #40

That is my position as well! LostOne4Ever May 2013 #43