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Atheists & Agnostics

Phillip McCleod

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8. i think the problem is people who won't say they believe

Reply to Gore1FL (Reply #6)

Fri Feb 1, 2013, 03:35 AM

Feb 2013

as a matter of principle. some probably most atheists refuse to define 'god' away to be sociable. the freemasons have the same problem. they won't let nonbelievers in so they are deprived of the world's greatest thinkers and they wither.

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Why the BSA Will Not Admit Atheists Any Time Soon [View all] Ian David Jan 2013 OP

The local groups are often the real problem. Jokerman Jan 2013 #1

Scouting seems like such an anachronism .... Auggie Jan 2013 #2

Sad but true. trotsky Jan 2013 #3

I have hope while waiting to read the final text of BSA's (potential) new position... NeoGreen Jan 2013 #4

more secular childrens groups are needed LiveNudePolitics Jan 2013 #5

I took part in the Eagle Scout Ceremonies of at least two atheist Scouts. Gore1FL Jan 2013 #6

i think the problem is people who won't say they believe Phillip McCleod Feb 2013 #8

That's not necessarily true Act_of_Reparation Feb 2013 #9

i had a great experience up until Phillip McCleod Feb 2013 #7