Are the laws of physics based on magic?

[Mazulu]

Funny, since the Bible endorses slavery.

Also this:
Blacks say atheists were unseen civil rights heroes

I would rather be mistaken for a Christian, than an atheist.

Freedom Songs of the Civil Rights Movement: Slave Spirituals Revived. http://ctl.du.edu/spirituals/freedom/civil.cfm

 

[spidergoat]

I would rather die free than live as a slave.

I'd rather live and fight another day.

 

[Mazulu]

I'd rather live and fight another day.

To fight is to risk dying, and dying is something you can't live with.

 

[wegs]

Wegs, my esteem for you keeps growing. We may have slightly different world views, but your objectivity is admirable.

Well, probably more subjective now. If I had to label myself at this point, I'd lean at atheist agnostic. I don't know if I could ever confidently say ..."God doesn't exist." Because I don't know. But I can't say "He exists," anymore either. I think what I like about agnosticism is it elicits a rather beautiful simplicity and that is..."I don't know what I don't know."
And that is truth, to me.

Thank you for your words; I've often enjoyed reading your replies for they always are delivered with class.

@ Mazulu: I know you have felt judged and such by those who don't follow your beliefs. But atheists ...at least those i personally know and those on this site, are quite thoughtful and generous. There are many religious ppl in the world who can be quite cold and callous. Believing in God doesn't automatically render one holy and loving. Atheism doesn't automatically elicit a lack of kindness. Every person on any given day, atheist or not, can be a loving or hateful soul. Religion or lack thereof honestly has nothing to do with it.

It's a choice to be a decent person. Religion takes way too much credit for people just doing the plain ole right thing.

But, I respect your spirituality. I "get it." Just try to see atheists as not your enemy. They really aren't.

 

[(Q)]

I would rather die free than live as a slave.

But, you are living a slave, to religion.

 

[spidergoat]

" NORELPREF" What did you think that meant?

NO RELigious PREFerence.

 

[(Q)]

The faithful are willing to die for what is right. But not atheists.

Yes, atheists are not indoctrinated to believe in the garbage that causes so much conflict in the world.

If Richard Dawkins was any more than a pathetic drunk, he would fly to Saudi Arabia and attempt to organize a debate.

That is the result of believing in garbage... shit talk.

 

[Mazulu]

But, you are living a slave, to religion.

How?

 

[(Q)]

Spidergoat, I do admire your intelligence and resourcefulness. I don't know why you say you have no mind. You have an excellent mind and your smarter than Baleron, dmoe, and Q.

There's really no need to insult Spidergoat like that. What did he ever do to you?

 

[spidergoat]

lol

Say what you like about atheists, but I'll be damned if I'm going to sit here and take it when you insult drunks!

 

[(Q)]

I think you live in desolation and in emotional poverty. Atheism is the "lay down and die" team. Atheism is just an excuse to give up, get dunk and die because life is too hard! F**K ATHEISM!!! I prefer to live a good life.

Serious anger issues and a lot of hatred.

 

[Mazulu]

But, I respect your spirituality. I "get it." Just try to see atheists as not your enemy. They really aren't.

Hi wegs,
Did you read what Q posted in #767,

That is the result of believing in garbage... shit talk.

 

[Mazulu]

Say what you like about atheists, but I'll be damned if I'm going to sit here and take it when you insult drunks!

 

[Balerion]

I salute you MR. Thank you for your service. I served in the US Army for 4 years. I even got to visit Kuwait (peace time) which was the hottest place I've ever been, even hotter than Houston.

Wait, so you're not 12 years old?

Wow. I had thought you were just some angry pre-teen. That would have explained the huge letters and all-caps tantrums, as well as the reliance on pictures instead of words. This is...really sad.

 

[Robittybob1]

Wait, so you're not 12 years old?

Wow. I had thought you were just some angry pre-teen. That would have explained the huge letters and all-caps tantrums, as well as the reliance on pictures instead of words. This is...really sad.

You are sick Balerion.

[This is a warning to Balerion that I found his post to Mazulu offensive]

 

[Balerion]

You are sick Balerion

Says the guy who had sexual fantasies about a ten-year-old girl.

Don't talk about being sick, you pedophile.

 

[Robittybob1]

Says the guy who had sexual fantasies about a ten-year-old girl.

Don't talk about being sick,....

Hiding behind insults isn't very brave you know. Bit scared to make a statement about your own upbringing and beliefs, are you?

 

[Balerion]

Hiding behind insults isn't very brave you know. Bit are scared to make a statement about your own upbringing and beliefs are you?

I've talked about my upbringing in the context of religious beliefs plenty of times.

And how ironic that you're whining about insults after you called me sick.

 

[Robittybob1]

I've talked about my upbringing in the context of religious beliefs plenty of times.

And how ironic that you're whining about insults after you called me sick.

A while back was it? Can't recall anything recent. Insults are OK but lies is another thing. You don't accept my explanation so I will report you when you cross the line.
[I reported the offending post to the moderator but nothing has happened]

 

[Balerion]

A while back was it? Can't recall anything recent. Insults are OK but lies is another thing. You don't accept my explanation so I will report you when you cross the line.

Cross the line by telling the truth? Okay, good luck with that.