Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Atheists & Agnostics

defacto7

(14,162 posts)

9. Not only will they never be convinced that they are wrong,

Reply to Curmudgeoness (Reply #8)

Sat Mar 1, 2014, 12:27 AM

Mar 2014

they fund these things as an exercise to convince themselves that they are right. They have to work very hard to keep up the belief or to make sure their god doesn't blame them for it's failure. It works just like the 700 Club or the PTL Club... guilt people into believing and giving.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

14 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Bill Nye debate spurs Noah's Ark park funding [View all] brooklynite Feb 2014 OP

It'l go broke when the ruckus dies down rrneck Feb 2014 #1

"three-deck replica"? Replica of what? mr blur Feb 2014 #2

I thought his museum was in financial trouble LostOne4Ever Feb 2014 #3

Ark...afloat... WillParkinson Feb 2014 #4

You won't be laughing when the great flood comes. Curmudgeoness Feb 2014 #7

Their junk bond issue seems to be...sinking. onager Feb 2014 #5

Good. ChairmanAgnostic Feb 2014 #6

I can't wait. Curmudgeoness Feb 2014 #8

Not only will they never be convinced that they are wrong, defacto7 Mar 2014 #9

The Constant indoctrination is further proof that it is all bullshit. Heather MC Mar 2014 #14

I've seen much talk about the boost Ham has gotten Lordquinton Mar 2014 #10

Cincinnati Enquirer defacto7 Mar 2014 #11

This will become a financial drain sooner rather than later. n/t Gore1FL Mar 2014 #12

I hope they build it. Heather MC Mar 2014 #13