I think you have to be a paying member to PM somebody or am i missing something because I can't figure out how.
I think your right. Paying members can PM you. I would like to find out where as well.
I think you have to be a paying member to PM somebody or am i missing something because I can't figure out how.
"Ostracized" isn't even a strong enough word.If you guys are erecting a shrine because you worship satan, you’re goddam lunatics.
If you guys are erecting a shrine to satan because you’re trolls with nothing better to do, you’re goddam lunatics.
So in either event, I suppose the nativity scene helps to expose dipshit lunatics that should be ostracized.
What are the wars over?As if "separation of church and state" is actually a significant problem right now anyway.
I mean... wars, inflation, etc... nah... "Its those darned religious people"!!!!!!!!
We almost all agree on evil. That is pretty much consensus in most debates.And it's never an issue if you don't speak religion on public property.
And the point is the distinction between God & evil. The contrast is profound.
I think you can in this instance. No displays of religious ideology on government property in common areas. If the employees wanna put up Christmas decor in their personal office space that should be ok as well. That's their freedom of speech.You cannot legislate away stupidity. Best to let your enemy show how unreasonable and disgusting they really are.
That doesn't mean they are not your religion. If one side of the ideological spectrum can take X and Y chromosomes, then torture and bend to include an equal recognition of furries as a gender identity....then the other side can identify your "philosophy" as your religion. Religion is a spectrum that is open to interpretation and feeling and emotion. So separate your statist Religion from our Government.Religion and philosophy are inherent different. Only one invented and requires the idea of blind faith.
A better analogy would climate change cult. It's by all definitions a religion now. Something that's real is taken and evolved into dogmatic thinking where any questioning of gospel is blasphemous....just different words are used. For climate change, it's science denierReligion and philosophy are inherent different. Only one invented and requires the idea of blind faith.
I agree they are idiots....but most are doing it to make a Constitutional argument about separation of church and state.If you guys are erecting a shrine because you worship satan, you’re goddam lunatics.
If you guys are erecting a shrine to satan because you’re trolls with nothing better to do, you’re goddam lunatics.
So in either event, I suppose the nativity scene helps to expose dipshit lunatics that should be ostracized.
Never thought of it that way. Faith in something or faith in nothing. Either way is faith in something.Atheists axiomatically believe in abiogenesis.
Creationists believe that an external force "created life"
There is as much proof for one, as there is for the other; which is to say NONE.
Atheism, therefore, is just as much based on faith as Creationism. (As it stands now)
But I want to worship Taylor Swift as my god. Should Swifties be allowed to worship their "goddess" or Dsus a Great Spaghetti Monster display....let them. Obviously as an atheist he would be doing so to troll Christians. I would say have at it as he gets Doxxed for being a troll.I think you can in this instance. No displays of religious ideology on government property in common areas. If the employees wanna put up Christmas decor in their personal office space that should be ok as well. That's their freedom of speech.
But in lobbies or common high traffic areas... Just no. Problem solved.
I dunno HK. I want no part of the Govt imposing anything much at all. I want them to leave us alone. The left however see the Govt as their private enforcement wing.The ultra right religious zealots, and their polar opposite counterparts on the left, that are hell bent on wiping each other out have had the biggest impact on hi-jacking our POS two party system. The middle needs to kick those two to the curb.
To the extreme right - Do your thing, and stop trying to get the government to impose your will.
To the extreme left - Do your thing, and stop trying to get the government to impose your will.
See how easy that is?
I dunno HK. I want no part of the Govt imposing anything much at all. I want them to leave us alone. The left however see the Govt as their private enforcement wing.
Never said you can't burn the flag. That is a free speech issue.But I want to worship Taylor Swift as my god. Should Swifties be allowed to worship their "goddess" or Dsus a Great Spaghetti Monster display....let them. Obviously as an atheist he would be doing so to troll Christians. I would say have at it as he gets Doxxed for being a troll.
You make the "noble" argument, don't allow burning the flag because it is "offensive" and we shouldn't have to see it. I say it is a free speech issue and those who openly burn a flag will reap what they sow. Burn away....but don't be surprised as to the reaction you receive.
Door swings both ways on this. How much more intrusive can the government get than imposing it's control over your own personal body???I dunno HK. I want no part of the Govt imposing anything much at all. I want them to leave us alone. The left however see the Govt as their private enforcement wing.
Not sure what point you are trying to make here. That there is a black person at a DT rally? It's always entertaining when a conservative posts a picture of a black person at a Trump rally, which more than proves the point that very few black people or minorities support DT because they have to post a picture to prove it.
But back to the election. It is coming down to the debates. The 3 debates will choose the next POTUS. The Dems are playing right into DT's hands by continually bashing him instead of giving people a reason to vote for Hillary. I honestly can't tell you what Hillary's policies are on many things, and I would bet that most people can't either. They aren't giving anyone a reason to be excited about voting, so it will be interesting to see who actually shows up to vote. DT's people are much more excited and his floor is a solid 40% who will show up rain or shine.
But America is finally going to get the President it deserves after decades of political infighting, reality tv indoctrination, and the loss of any sense of moral integrity. The only way to finally put the last nail in the coffin is to elect someone who is just like them, minus the millions of inherited dollars and sexy wives. DT is the perfect caricature for America. Loud, obnoxious, greedy, immoral, and two-faced.
I say this with love because I am voting for him because I want America to be great again. And the only way to do that is to put someone in the WH who truly represents the sad state of America. Pussy footing around and continuing the slow death of our country is boring.
The country has become ungovernable so a character like DT is the perfect antidote. He's either the end or the beginning. But he won't be more of the same.
What does this mean? Are you saying you should be a second-class citizen if you don't believe in religion?One of the dumber decisions I can remember is when scotus decided atheists were on the same level as religious, which is completely illogical.
You guys told us they were about land and oil. Is that not the case now?What are the wars over?
No, it's just the current best idea at the time that's always open to revision. Not a "belief system" at all.Atheists axiomatically believe in abiogenesis.
Creationists believe that an external force "created life"
There is as much proof for one, as there is for the other; which is to say NONE.
Atheism, therefore, is just as much based on faith as Creationism. (As it stands now)
So, atheism is a religion. In that it is a belief system that has no proof to support it.
? Who told you the Ukraine and Israel wars were about oil? Whoever that person is is one dumb SOB.You guys told us they were about land and oil. Is that not the case now?
Or, are you being a dishonest POS again? Since you are a POS. I am gonna guess that is it.
Oh, leave it to the Libs, they find a way.That is why Mathematics is my favorite subject. It is impossible to politicize.
Dumb false equivalency. Atheists do not have "faith" in nothing. Have you ever met an atheist who swears, unquestioningly, despite whatever evidence could possibly be presented in the future, that there is no higher power? The entire idea of "faith" itself is anathema to an atheist.Never thought of it that way. Faith in something or faith in nothing. Either way is faith in something.
Door swings both ways on this. How much more intrusive can the government get than imposing it's control over your own personal body???
That is the height of government overreach when they can seize control over your bodily autonomy.
Many on the right are AOK with that.
Never thought of it that way. Faith in something or faith in nothing. Either way is faith in something.
What part of the far right wants Govt control? Is there a deep state wing of the GOP that is not getting things done. RINOs? Honestly that is not a trait that I personally have witnessed in the right. Abortion is the only issue that I can think of where we are dictating anything for the law to step in to "manage."Then you are not who I'm talking about (with respect to the far right)
Lol, you got me going to Kroger now. How you like the WSM? I have the 18. I need to do the casters like you did there as well as the stainless door and new thermometer. These WSMs are just BEASTLY smokers. I'm looking into the vent fans that control temps better than standard vent adjustments. It would work for me for the long cooks when I can sleep and not worry about anything.Off Topic, Kroger has buy one get one on baby backs... My smoker will be up and smokin come Saturday. A family friend did some artwork on one of my 5 grills/smokers..
At the end of the day I betcha 99 percent of Americans can agree on what qualifies as evil on most things.
Disagree. Not so fast. Math is a white thing and racist.That is why Mathematics is my favorite subject. It is impossible to politicize.
I bet if you startled or surprised an atheist, they'd yell out "OH MY GOD!!"Dumb false equivalency. Atheists do not have "faith" in nothing. Have you ever met an atheist who swears, unquestioningly, despite whatever evidence could possibly be presented in the future, that there is no higher power? The entire idea of "faith" itself is anathema to an atheist.