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I am often told that god is unknowable.
Geoffrey51 comments on Dec 19, 2019:
Probably not worth the trouble trying to explore that route.
What are you told about this unknowable god?
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 19, 2019:
Theres an entire book about this unknowable God and Billions spent every year on others books about that book!
Geoffrey51 comments on Dec 19, 2019:
Probably not worth the trouble trying to explore that route.
What are you told about this unknowable god?
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 19, 2019:
Theres an entire book about this unknowable God and Billions spent every year on others books about that book!
I am a 100 % sure atheist! The Bible is a fairy tale! Try to imagine an omnipotent being (God) who...
David1955 comments on Dec 19, 2019:
Good to have you here amongst the atheists.
It does seem to me that since that the old religious claim, "Someone had to create the universe, you can't get something from nothing" has been destroyed by science, there's nothing left for them to hang on to, other than their inner child attachment ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 19, 2019:
@David1955 Apologetics is the art of providing a "resonable defence" to an unreasonable god. It boggles my mind why a god would want fallable human to stick up for her.
David1955 comments on Dec 19, 2019:
Good to have you here amongst the atheists.
It does seem to me that since that the old religious claim, "Someone had to create the universe, you can't get something from nothing" has been destroyed by science, there's nothing left for them to hang on to, other than their inner child attachment ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 19, 2019:
@David1955 Apologetics is the art of providing a "resonable defence" to an unreasonable god. It boggles my mind why a god would want fallable human to stick up for her.
Hell-- that awful place that we're all told to be scared of.
Geoffrey51 comments on Dec 18, 2019:
Check out Dante’s Inferno. A masterful work which much of the medieval art of Hell is based, bearing in mind he is drawing a lot on Greek myth..
If they don’t know of Dante, they have no idea of the source of the visual terror they are buying into.
Bearing in mind it is a piece of its ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 19, 2019:
I read Dantes Inferno and Paradise lost in their original text. I don't recommend it.
Geoffrey51 comments on Dec 18, 2019:
Check out Dante’s Inferno. A masterful work which much of the medieval art of Hell is based, bearing in mind he is drawing a lot on Greek myth..
If they don’t know of Dante, they have no idea of the source of the visual terror they are buying into.
Bearing in mind it is a piece of its ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 19, 2019:
I read Dantes Inferno and Paradise lost in their original text. I don't recommend it.
I am a 100 % sure atheist! The Bible is a fairy tale! Try to imagine an omnipotent being (God) who...
David1955 comments on Dec 19, 2019:
Good to have you here amongst the atheists.
It does seem to me that since that the old religious claim, "Someone had to create the universe, you can't get something from nothing" has been destroyed by science, there's nothing left for them to hang on to, other than their inner child attachment ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 19, 2019:
Whenever the theist makes the claim that something can not come from nothing the next line is....wait for it......God made something from nothing. This destroys their claim. It amazes me that both theist and atheist miss this all the time. I simply point this out and don't let them continue even when the use special pleeding to say "but god can do anything".
" Really" I respond, " then something can come from nothing and your premise is false by your own account."
The rest of thier arguemnet also fails but I like to keep it simple.
David1955 comments on Dec 19, 2019:
Good to have you here amongst the atheists.
It does seem to me that since that the old religious claim, "Someone had to create the universe, you can't get something from nothing" has been destroyed by science, there's nothing left for them to hang on to, other than their inner child attachment ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 19, 2019:
Whenever the theist makes the claim that something can not come from nothing the next line is....wait for it......God made something from nothing. This destroys their claim. It amazes me that both theist and atheist miss this all the time. I simply point this out and don't let them continue even when the use special pleeding to say "but god can do anything".
" Really" I respond, " then something can come from nothing and your premise is false by your own account."
The rest of thier arguemnet also fails but I like to keep it simple.
"You shouldn't judge people!" I have often heard this from my Christian friends.
The-Krzyz comments on Dec 18, 2019:
Perhaps this explains why so many christians and ex-christians have such poor judgement. Another example of the deep anti-intellectualism inherent in much religion and “spirituality” both.
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 19, 2019:
Thinking is a very bad thing in any religion that requires faith.
The test for a false god by the way is that they require faith in order to believve in them. There is no god that does not require faith.
The-Krzyz comments on Dec 18, 2019:
Perhaps this explains why so many christians and ex-christians have such poor judgement. Another example of the deep anti-intellectualism inherent in much religion and “spirituality” both.
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 19, 2019:
Thinking is a very bad thing in any religion that requires faith.
The test for a false god by the way is that they require faith in order to believve in them. There is no god that does not require faith.
"You shouldn't judge people!" I have often heard this from my Christian friends.
Triphid comments on Dec 19, 2019:
I tend to think that one of the examples of irony would be what happened with 'Evangeloon' neighbor in mid-winter 2013.
He was erecting a structure made up of full length railway sleepers ( railways
ties in the U.S. I think) whilst wearing his usual footwear, i.e, soft and unprotective canvas ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 19, 2019:
I think I dropped a few too many sleepers on myself in my life so to speak before I learned my lesson.
Triphid comments on Dec 19, 2019:
I tend to think that one of the examples of irony would be what happened with 'Evangeloon' neighbor in mid-winter 2013.
He was erecting a structure made up of full length railway sleepers ( railways
ties in the U.S. I think) whilst wearing his usual footwear, i.e, soft and unprotective canvas ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 19, 2019:
I think I dropped a few too many sleepers on myself in my life so to speak before I learned my lesson.
"You shouldn't judge people!" I have often heard this from my Christian friends.
Word comments on Dec 18, 2019:
In English it appears there is 2 different senses, uses, or definations for judgement.
Research the original text language to see for sure which it is referring to.
Making a sensible conclusion does not mean you are damning someone with your divine powers of punishment.
judgement
1....
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 18, 2019:
@Word Good to know it is prolific enough to be on wiki. It is unsurprising as the more we know the smaller and less powerful god gets, particularly when it comes to science. I am happy that Christianity in general is becoming more liberal in the respect of inerrancy in the scripture.
Word comments on Dec 18, 2019:
In English it appears there is 2 different senses, uses, or definations for judgement.
Research the original text language to see for sure which it is referring to.
Making a sensible conclusion does not mean you are damning someone with your divine powers of punishment.
judgement
1....
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 18, 2019:
@Word Good to know it is prolific enough to be on wiki. It is unsurprising as the more we know the smaller and less powerful god gets, particularly when it comes to science. I am happy that Christianity in general is becoming more liberal in the respect of inerrancy in the scripture.
I’m new to this site and I find it interesting that people who are religious are here.
JohnnyQB comments on Dec 18, 2019:
I have never met an open minded theist.
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 18, 2019:
@JohnnyQB I am going to have to tweet this! I will give you credit as JonnyQB from agnostic.com. Then eventually I will forget where i first saw it, continue to use it and essentually steal it fair and square!
JohnnyQB comments on Dec 18, 2019:
I have never met an open minded theist.
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 18, 2019:
@JohnnyQB I am going to have to tweet this! I will give you credit as JonnyQB from agnostic.com. Then eventually I will forget where i first saw it, continue to use it and essentually steal it fair and square!
"You shouldn't judge people!" I have often heard this from my Christian friends.
AwarenessNow comments on Dec 18, 2019:
Judgment happens. Science shows that everyone judges.https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/neuroscience-in-everyday-life/201610/why-is-it-impossible-not-judge-people It's kinda like lying. Social scientists have shown that everyone lies, but many people out there deny that they do so. So if ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 18, 2019:
Why did I feel like I should be lying on a couch in someones office when reading this? Somehow I just feel better! A very sound comment!
AwarenessNow comments on Dec 18, 2019:
Judgment happens. Science shows that everyone judges.https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/neuroscience-in-everyday-life/201610/why-is-it-impossible-not-judge-people It's kinda like lying. Social scientists have shown that everyone lies, but many people out there deny that they do so. So if ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 18, 2019:
Why did I feel like I should be lying on a couch in someones office when reading this? Somehow I just feel better! A very sound comment!
I’m new to this site and I find it interesting that people who are religious are here.
JohnnyQB comments on Dec 18, 2019:
I have never met an open minded theist.
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 18, 2019:
I was and as a result I am now an atheist.
JohnnyQB comments on Dec 18, 2019:
I have never met an open minded theist.
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 18, 2019:
I was and as a result I am now an atheist.
"You shouldn't judge people!" I have often heard this from my Christian friends.
Tinocca comments on Dec 17, 2019:
I am guilty of this. I leave most religious folks alone to believe as they choose. The one area I find myself judgmental about is how judgy they can get about non-believers. Drives me nuts and it evokes very strong negative emotions.
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 18, 2019:
@Doraz Very, Very well said.
Tinocca comments on Dec 17, 2019:
I am guilty of this. I leave most religious folks alone to believe as they choose. The one area I find myself judgmental about is how judgy they can get about non-believers. Drives me nuts and it evokes very strong negative emotions.
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 18, 2019:
@Doraz Very, Very well said.
"You shouldn't judge people!" I have often heard this from my Christian friends.
Word comments on Dec 18, 2019:
In English it appears there is 2 different senses, uses, or definations for judgement.
Research the original text language to see for sure which it is referring to.
Making a sensible conclusion does not mean you are damning someone with your divine powers of punishment.
judgement
1....
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 18, 2019:
It would seem thst an all powerful god could have made this clear in his inspired, holy writings. As it is still unclear to his followers.
Word comments on Dec 18, 2019:
In English it appears there is 2 different senses, uses, or definations for judgement.
Research the original text language to see for sure which it is referring to.
Making a sensible conclusion does not mean you are damning someone with your divine powers of punishment.
judgement
1....
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 18, 2019:
It would seem thst an all powerful god could have made this clear in his inspired, holy writings. As it is still unclear to his followers.
"You shouldn't judge people!" I have often heard this from my Christian friends.
Aurora62 comments on Dec 18, 2019:
God being all powerful and omniscient. If he was then why did he even allow man to sin and then send his son to die for that original sin. All that damn work and he couldn’t just make a better plan. Or say, just forgive? If God is real, he definitely is not all powerful, omniscient, but he ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 18, 2019:
Actually, I have been working on a Bible study project for many years thst looks at the bible from a very differnt perspective. That being, all the ways the Bible makes god look like an idiot. There is not one story that I have found thst God is not the problem and where the authors make God to look like an ass or idiot!
Aurora62 comments on Dec 18, 2019:
God being all powerful and omniscient. If he was then why did he even allow man to sin and then send his son to die for that original sin. All that damn work and he couldn’t just make a better plan. Or say, just forgive? If God is real, he definitely is not all powerful, omniscient, but he ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 18, 2019:
Actually, I have been working on a Bible study project for many years thst looks at the bible from a very differnt perspective. That being, all the ways the Bible makes god look like an idiot. There is not one story that I have found thst God is not the problem and where the authors make God to look like an ass or idiot!
"You shouldn't judge people!" I have often heard this from my Christian friends.
DenoPenno comments on Dec 18, 2019:
It always amazed me that Jesus was said to be "the first fruits of the dead" when anyone that studied the bible knew it was not true. We also know that Jesus himself and many others of the time believed the Jewish OT scriptures to be true. This gets you into discussions with believers who try to ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 18, 2019:
Thank you! You always have much to think about!
DenoPenno comments on Dec 18, 2019:
It always amazed me that Jesus was said to be "the first fruits of the dead" when anyone that studied the bible knew it was not true. We also know that Jesus himself and many others of the time believed the Jewish OT scriptures to be true. This gets you into discussions with believers who try to ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 18, 2019:
Thank you! You always have much to think about!
"You shouldn't judge people!" I have often heard this from my Christian friends.
ProudMerrie comments on Dec 18, 2019:
This is my opinion only, but I've never seen a more judgmental group of peope than Christians.
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 18, 2019:
Then I hope you have very little contact with the other religions. Theist tend to always think they are always right a it is part of their worldview due to their religion. One does not usually take a strong stand for what one thinks to be wrong.
ProudMerrie comments on Dec 18, 2019:
This is my opinion only, but I've never seen a more judgmental group of peope than Christians.
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 18, 2019:
Then I hope you have very little contact with the other religions. Theist tend to always think they are always right a it is part of their worldview due to their religion. One does not usually take a strong stand for what one thinks to be wrong.
"You shouldn't judge people!" I have often heard this from my Christian friends.
sterlingdean comments on Dec 18, 2019:
The actual quote is "Judge not for you yourself will be judged by that selfsame measure." Basically, it reminds you to be kind and not make hasty, arrogant, or rash judgments of others because you're sure to be judged just as harshly. I think of it as an extension of the Golden Rule, do unto others...
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 18, 2019:
The actual quote is in greek. In english there are many, many traslatikna that do convey the idea. I agree that in general it is a good thought. What I am taking to task here is the context or lack thereof. If God had wriiten the Bible it would have been very clear as in your (better than Gods laying out of the concept). But thst is not what the Bible says. We have to read into the Bible things that are not there to come to your rational conclusion.
This being said you in this case are much smarter than God. I would expect that an all powerful god would be at least as smart as you. Evidently, accordign to this scripture that is not the case as Christians commonly misunderstand this simlpe concept.
sterlingdean comments on Dec 18, 2019:
The actual quote is "Judge not for you yourself will be judged by that selfsame measure." Basically, it reminds you to be kind and not make hasty, arrogant, or rash judgments of others because you're sure to be judged just as harshly. I think of it as an extension of the Golden Rule, do unto others...
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 18, 2019:
The actual quote is in greek. In english there are many, many traslatikna that do convey the idea. I agree that in general it is a good thought. What I am taking to task here is the context or lack thereof. If God had wriiten the Bible it would have been very clear as in your (better than Gods laying out of the concept). But thst is not what the Bible says. We have to read into the Bible things that are not there to come to your rational conclusion.
This being said you in this case are much smarter than God. I would expect that an all powerful god would be at least as smart as you. Evidently, accordign to this scripture that is not the case as Christians commonly misunderstand this simlpe concept.
"You shouldn't judge people!" I have often heard this from my Christian friends.
Tinocca comments on Dec 17, 2019:
I am guilty of this. I leave most religious folks alone to believe as they choose. The one area I find myself judgmental about is how judgy they can get about non-believers. Drives me nuts and it evokes very strong negative emotions.
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
If it did not annoy me I would not have created his post!
Tinocca comments on Dec 17, 2019:
I am guilty of this. I leave most religious folks alone to believe as they choose. The one area I find myself judgmental about is how judgy they can get about non-believers. Drives me nuts and it evokes very strong negative emotions.
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
If it did not annoy me I would not have created his post!
"You shouldn't judge people!" I have often heard this from my Christian friends.
Gwendolyn2018 comments on Dec 17, 2019:
Some Christians whom I have known validate judging others with Matthew 7:15-20 which states that false prophets will be known by the fruit they bear. If so, I judge a lot of Xtians to be false prophets.
The biggest irony I see is "love your neighbor as you love yourself." First, it rarely ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
@Gwendolyn2018 That is very true. The problem is it is not what the verse actually says. I
There is actually more attributed to the Bible than is actually IN the Bible.
Gwendolyn2018 comments on Dec 17, 2019:
Some Christians whom I have known validate judging others with Matthew 7:15-20 which states that false prophets will be known by the fruit they bear. If so, I judge a lot of Xtians to be false prophets.
The biggest irony I see is "love your neighbor as you love yourself." First, it rarely ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
@Gwendolyn2018 That is very true. The problem is it is not what the verse actually says. I
There is actually more attributed to the Bible than is actually IN the Bible.
"You shouldn't judge people!" I have often heard this from my Christian friends.
KKGator comments on Dec 17, 2019:
Well, they're fucking idiots, you can't really expect anything better.
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
@KKGator That endeavor is what made me an atheist!
KKGator comments on Dec 17, 2019:
Well, they're fucking idiots, you can't really expect anything better.
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
@KKGator That endeavor is what made me an atheist!
CHRISTMAS
why do we celebrate the birth of a bastard child from an unwed mother, now revered.
David1955 comments on Dec 17, 2019:
I don't think you are thinking correctly about the birth of Jesus.
In fact God impregnated a woman with himself (her permission and Joseph's approval not confirmed) in order to live to do party tricks and sacrifice himself to himself, in order that we may be forgiven for all the sins that he, ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
Almost a perfect response, I would proffer that beer does help with the turkey, of course DRUNK before eating!
David1955 comments on Dec 17, 2019:
I don't think you are thinking correctly about the birth of Jesus.
In fact God impregnated a woman with himself (her permission and Joseph's approval not confirmed) in order to live to do party tricks and sacrifice himself to himself, in order that we may be forgiven for all the sins that he, ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
Almost a perfect response, I would proffer that beer does help with the turkey, of course DRUNK before eating!
"You shouldn't judge people!" I have often heard this from my Christian friends.
kiramea comments on Dec 17, 2019:
Christianity is so full of contradictions that irony is expected.
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
I would take it further, to maintain their belief system it is NECESSARY!
kiramea comments on Dec 17, 2019:
Christianity is so full of contradictions that irony is expected.
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
I would take it further, to maintain their belief system it is NECESSARY!
"You shouldn't judge people!" I have often heard this from my Christian friends.
brentan comments on Dec 17, 2019:
I think real judgment involves punishment. The other judgment is just observation.
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
@brentan Thank you!
brentan comments on Dec 17, 2019:
I think real judgment involves punishment. The other judgment is just observation.
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
@brentan Thank you!
"You shouldn't judge people!" I have often heard this from my Christian friends.
KKGator comments on Dec 17, 2019:
Well, they're fucking idiots, you can't really expect anything better.
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
@KKGator Delusional yes. I was one of those Morons. They are simply confused, and misinformed. humans.
KKGator comments on Dec 17, 2019:
Well, they're fucking idiots, you can't really expect anything better.
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
@KKGator Delusional yes. I was one of those Morons. They are simply confused, and misinformed. humans.
"You shouldn't judge people!" I have often heard this from my Christian friends.
KKGator comments on Dec 17, 2019:
Well, they're fucking idiots, you can't really expect anything better.
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
Ouch I disagree too but name calling?
KKGator comments on Dec 17, 2019:
Well, they're fucking idiots, you can't really expect anything better.
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
Ouch I disagree too but name calling?
"You shouldn't judge people!" I have often heard this from my Christian friends.
brentan comments on Dec 17, 2019:
I think real judgment involves punishment. The other judgment is just observation.
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
Could you expalin this further?
brentan comments on Dec 17, 2019:
I think real judgment involves punishment. The other judgment is just observation.
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
Could you expalin this further?
"You shouldn't judge people!" I have often heard this from my Christian friends.
Lilac-JadeCanada comments on Dec 17, 2019:
Sex is a sin, but the resulting baby is a ''blessing''.
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
Okay that is an excellent one liner, one not to be quippy, just the facts!
Lilac-JadeCanada comments on Dec 17, 2019:
Sex is a sin, but the resulting baby is a ''blessing''.
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
Okay that is an excellent one liner, one not to be quippy, just the facts!
"You shouldn't judge people!" I have often heard this from my Christian friends.
JohnnyQB comments on Dec 17, 2019:
I have had a similar conversation many times when someone parrots ''i don't mean to be judgemental'' or ''i know i shouldn't judge'' Most people just repeat what they have heard much of their life without really knowing what they are saying. Religion is where this ''judging is a bad thing'' comes ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
Ooh your just being too judgmental, now go hate the people that love each other that I dont approve of and those Satanic agnostics!
JohnnyQB comments on Dec 17, 2019:
I have had a similar conversation many times when someone parrots ''i don't mean to be judgemental'' or ''i know i shouldn't judge'' Most people just repeat what they have heard much of their life without really knowing what they are saying. Religion is where this ''judging is a bad thing'' comes ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
Ooh your just being too judgmental, now go hate the people that love each other that I dont approve of and those Satanic agnostics!
"You shouldn't judge people!" I have often heard this from my Christian friends.
wordywalt comments on Dec 17, 2019:
Evangelical Christians are the most judgmental people I know.
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
I was a young earth, creationist, fundamentalist, extremist. In my JUDGEMENT you are correct!
wordywalt comments on Dec 17, 2019:
Evangelical Christians are the most judgmental people I know.
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
I was a young earth, creationist, fundamentalist, extremist. In my JUDGEMENT you are correct!
"You shouldn't judge people!" I have often heard this from my Christian friends.
Gwendolyn2018 comments on Dec 17, 2019:
Some Christians whom I have known validate judging others with Matthew 7:15-20 which states that false prophets will be known by the fruit they bear. If so, I judge a lot of Xtians to be false prophets.
The biggest irony I see is "love your neighbor as you love yourself." First, it rarely ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
It is ironic that the Messiah has bore zero Messiah fruit. Jesus said he would return within the life times of his disciples. 2000 years later he is still a no show. By the Bibles definition he is a false prophet.
Gwendolyn2018 comments on Dec 17, 2019:
Some Christians whom I have known validate judging others with Matthew 7:15-20 which states that false prophets will be known by the fruit they bear. If so, I judge a lot of Xtians to be false prophets.
The biggest irony I see is "love your neighbor as you love yourself." First, it rarely ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
It is ironic that the Messiah has bore zero Messiah fruit. Jesus said he would return within the life times of his disciples. 2000 years later he is still a no show. By the Bibles definition he is a false prophet.
"You shouldn't judge people!" I have often heard this from my Christian friends.
James121 comments on Dec 17, 2019:
I think that everyone judges people by what they say or how they look without ever knowing anything about them...it is how you respond to people, if you want to find out more about them or their situation as to how they got where they are at the point of interaction..the only way to stop judgement ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
Actually, I some of my best friends were very scary looking. Even though I knew they were better humans than most, I dreaded going out on public with them. Yes they were that scary looking.
James121 comments on Dec 17, 2019:
I think that everyone judges people by what they say or how they look without ever knowing anything about them...it is how you respond to people, if you want to find out more about them or their situation as to how they got where they are at the point of interaction..the only way to stop judgement ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
Actually, I some of my best friends were very scary looking. Even though I knew they were better humans than most, I dreaded going out on public with them. Yes they were that scary looking.
"You shouldn't judge people!" I have often heard this from my Christian friends.
mordant comments on Dec 17, 2019:
The irony meter really gets pegged by fundagelicals being the most judgmental people you can imagine. That's because fundamentalism is about being right, not about being good. Doctrinally right, ideologically right, and it has now devolved into being politically right.
They only deploy "judge ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
The irony meter blows up every time on this one.
mordant comments on Dec 17, 2019:
The irony meter really gets pegged by fundagelicals being the most judgmental people you can imagine. That's because fundamentalism is about being right, not about being good. Doctrinally right, ideologically right, and it has now devolved into being politically right.
They only deploy "judge ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
The irony meter blows up every time on this one.
"You shouldn't judge people!" I have often heard this from my Christian friends.
K9Kohle789 comments on Dec 17, 2019:
I have always been leery of anyone who says they don't judge people. How'd you manage to live as long as you have without making judgments?
In order to survive you are required to judge everyone you meet and people you walk past in an enclosed garage or on the street. Without even thinking about ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
Again very well said!
K9Kohle789 comments on Dec 17, 2019:
I have always been leery of anyone who says they don't judge people. How'd you manage to live as long as you have without making judgments?
In order to survive you are required to judge everyone you meet and people you walk past in an enclosed garage or on the street. Without even thinking about ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
Again very well said!
"You shouldn't judge people!" I have often heard this from my Christian friends.
Remiforce comments on Dec 17, 2019:
It's true advising people not to judge is based on judgment. To survive,& certainly to thrive, we must constantly make judgments. It's what the military calls "situational awareness". We must judge things like, "Is this person really my friend or are they trying to cheat me", or "Is this person ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
Very well said I, do believe I will use your excellent phrasing!
Remiforce comments on Dec 17, 2019:
It's true advising people not to judge is based on judgment. To survive,& certainly to thrive, we must constantly make judgments. It's what the military calls "situational awareness". We must judge things like, "Is this person really my friend or are they trying to cheat me", or "Is this person ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
Very well said I, do believe I will use your excellent phrasing!
"You shouldn't judge people!" I have often heard this from my Christian friends.
vjohnson51 comments on Dec 17, 2019:
That is the most ironic statement ever. They can be some of the most judgemental religious people ever. They shun gay people, women who have abortions, and damn unbelievers to hell and think they're evil. Not every Christian is like this, but so many of them are.
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
I must admit it is hard to keep in mind that many are that way as it is prevalent. I fight to remember the bad apples do not represent the bunch. Sadly the reason for this is that most dont actually care enough about their religion to be high and mighty.
vjohnson51 comments on Dec 17, 2019:
That is the most ironic statement ever. They can be some of the most judgemental religious people ever. They shun gay people, women who have abortions, and damn unbelievers to hell and think they're evil. Not every Christian is like this, but so many of them are.
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
I must admit it is hard to keep in mind that many are that way as it is prevalent. I fight to remember the bad apples do not represent the bunch. Sadly the reason for this is that most dont actually care enough about their religion to be high and mighty.
"You shouldn't judge people!" I have often heard this from my Christian friends.
linxminx comments on Dec 17, 2019:
The christians I know are the most judgemental people I know. Bitchy, condescending, holier-than-thou judgers who are completely self-unaware as they believe some fairy in the sky has given them the right to wield their judgements and condemnation toward everyone else.
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
It is quite the double standard.
linxminx comments on Dec 17, 2019:
The christians I know are the most judgemental people I know. Bitchy, condescending, holier-than-thou judgers who are completely self-unaware as they believe some fairy in the sky has given them the right to wield their judgements and condemnation toward everyone else.
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
It is quite the double standard.
"You shouldn't judge people!" I have often heard this from my Christian friends.
motrubl4u comments on Dec 17, 2019:
Oh yeah same thing here. Oh and not to mention judging people who drink and then get hammered lol
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
Yet they say to get drunk with Jesus, loss of cognative ability...it actually sounds like a similar experience.
motrubl4u comments on Dec 17, 2019:
Oh yeah same thing here. Oh and not to mention judging people who drink and then get hammered lol
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
Yet they say to get drunk with Jesus, loss of cognative ability...it actually sounds like a similar experience.
As often as I have brought this up with believers I have never had a lucid response.
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Joanne comments on Dec 14, 2019:
Yet, Bart Ehrman absolutely thinks there was an actual person at the root of the myths that later arose about him. He just wasn't the large-crowd-gathering miracle-worker he was later made out to be.
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
I highly respect Dr. Erhman, he has been in many ways a mentor. He has failed to prove that Jesus was a historical person, every bit of evidence he presents lacks actual proof. I think he is concerned about his Job when it comes to this as he works at a Christian University.
Joanne comments on Dec 14, 2019:
Yet, Bart Ehrman absolutely thinks there was an actual person at the root of the myths that later arose about him. He just wasn't the large-crowd-gathering miracle-worker he was later made out to be.
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
I highly respect Dr. Erhman, he has been in many ways a mentor. He has failed to prove that Jesus was a historical person, every bit of evidence he presents lacks actual proof. I think he is concerned about his Job when it comes to this as he works at a Christian University.
Ok, not entirely sure where to post this.
Heathenman comments on Dec 13, 2019:
Just one more quick comment. Isn't it great that the token black guy has dreds and wants to legalize weed?
Maybe it is just me, but that is some funny shit right there.
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
Why does the white guy look like an akward child molester?
Heathenman comments on Dec 13, 2019:
Just one more quick comment. Isn't it great that the token black guy has dreds and wants to legalize weed?
Maybe it is just me, but that is some funny shit right there.
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
Why does the white guy look like an akward child molester?
Fox News Today , the guest made the statement “ one of reasons why young people are leaving ...
David1955 comments on Dec 16, 2019:
As a baby boomer I have taken some pleasure in reading that young people, Millennials, are increasingly non religious or apathetic about religion. On the other hand, I despair that many, not all, are apathetic about *everything* except social media, their damn iPhones, and whatever identity group ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
Did I just mirror your comment? A question from another "old" guy.
David1955 comments on Dec 16, 2019:
As a baby boomer I have taken some pleasure in reading that young people, Millennials, are increasingly non religious or apathetic about religion. On the other hand, I despair that many, not all, are apathetic about *everything* except social media, their damn iPhones, and whatever identity group ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 17, 2019:
Did I just mirror your comment? A question from another "old" guy.
Trends in Atheism.
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David1955 comments on Dec 15, 2019:
Atheist is used here as a catch all phrase for the non-religious. That's questionable.
For example it says, "Some people who describe themselves as atheists also say they believe in some kind of higher power or spiritual force."
I suspect it is agnostics and new age types and alike who claim ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 16, 2019:
@David1955 I agree Mike Lipka does not represent typical opinions of atheism.
David1955 comments on Dec 15, 2019:
Atheist is used here as a catch all phrase for the non-religious. That's questionable.
For example it says, "Some people who describe themselves as atheists also say they believe in some kind of higher power or spiritual force."
I suspect it is agnostics and new age types and alike who claim ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Dec 16, 2019:
@David1955 I agree Mike Lipka does not represent typical opinions of atheism.
Does religion do more harm than good?
freedom41 comments on Nov 19, 2019:
I found religion helpful until my early 30s. When I started to question the b.s. and my sexuality. There were a few times in my 30s I considered suicide. I'm a happier person since i have been Atheist. If i end up marrying a man. Than so be it.
DavidLaDeau replies on Nov 23, 2019:
If you marry who you love then so be it, and good luck!
freedom41 comments on Nov 19, 2019:
I found religion helpful until my early 30s. When I started to question the b.s. and my sexuality. There were a few times in my 30s I considered suicide. I'm a happier person since i have been Atheist. If i end up marrying a man. Than so be it.
DavidLaDeau replies on Nov 23, 2019:
If you marry who you love then so be it, and good luck!
I have asked on social media, did God know Adam and Eve were going to sin when he created them.
Seeker3CO comments on Oct 27, 2019:
What is the point of this question? Fantastical answers to fantastical questions about fantastical subjects. Silly silly silly
DavidLaDeau replies on Oct 27, 2019:
See my answer. By pointing out these faults in religion, we can help people to reason.
Seeker3CO comments on Oct 27, 2019:
What is the point of this question? Fantastical answers to fantastical questions about fantastical subjects. Silly silly silly
DavidLaDeau replies on Oct 27, 2019:
See my answer. By pointing out these faults in religion, we can help people to reason.
Religion is a Distortion of Reality. From the show Mr. Robot
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DavidLaDeau comments on Aug 27, 2019:
This is interesting. I wish I knew who wrote this. It starts with the person questing god and then goes to ALL religion and how it controls. Then the character again questions why a god would allow this and changes again to proffer an imaginary friend. This seems to represent an undecided "atheist"...
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 27, 2019:
@racocn8 I very much agree, it is interesting how such cognative dissonance is projected onto the supposed atheist, by those who do not understand.
DavidLaDeau comments on Aug 27, 2019:
This is interesting. I wish I knew who wrote this. It starts with the person questing god and then goes to ALL religion and how it controls. Then the character again questions why a god would allow this and changes again to proffer an imaginary friend. This seems to represent an undecided "atheist"...
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 27, 2019:
@racocn8 I very much agree, it is interesting how such cognative dissonance is projected onto the supposed atheist, by those who do not understand.
Religion is a Distortion of Reality. From the show Mr. Robot
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WilliamFleming comments on Aug 26, 2019:
Countless wars? All religions? That’s very much an exaggeration, and the whole clip seems to be about religion as a conspiracy theory. “They” are out to exert control over us? Could it be that religion is a deeply embedded aspect of human nature or that religious practice might also be a path ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 27, 2019:
If something is controling, then by definition one is not perfectly free to turn away. I do agree that it is a bit over the top and misguided.
WilliamFleming comments on Aug 26, 2019:
Countless wars? All religions? That’s very much an exaggeration, and the whole clip seems to be about religion as a conspiracy theory. “They” are out to exert control over us? Could it be that religion is a deeply embedded aspect of human nature or that religious practice might also be a path ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 27, 2019:
If something is controling, then by definition one is not perfectly free to turn away. I do agree that it is a bit over the top and misguided.
Religion is a Distortion of Reality. From the show Mr. Robot
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racocn8 comments on Aug 26, 2019:
The problem with saying "Fuck God" is that it signifies an acceptance of the God concept. Better to say "Fuck religion" or "Fuck believers".
Sadly, we have been reduced to "bumperstickerism"; the need to compress truth to a minimal number of syllables.
Saying "Fuck anything" is essentially ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 27, 2019:
It is the qualification as valid the very concept in which we are attempting to refute. It is a bit fustrating to see.
racocn8 comments on Aug 26, 2019:
The problem with saying "Fuck God" is that it signifies an acceptance of the God concept. Better to say "Fuck religion" or "Fuck believers".
Sadly, we have been reduced to "bumperstickerism"; the need to compress truth to a minimal number of syllables.
Saying "Fuck anything" is essentially ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 27, 2019:
It is the qualification as valid the very concept in which we are attempting to refute. It is a bit fustrating to see.
Is religious education based on "gullibility"?
DavidLaDeau comments on Aug 20, 2019:
They are simply being real. That is all. No tricks to it. You have not offered a better, testable explanation. Until you can your comments are just blabber. Sorry my friend, to be so blunt.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 21, 2019:
@Matias Actually my input IS taken seriously. I am sorry I just don't think I can help you friend. The analogy of the virus is actually perfect to convey the idea; in fact there is none better. I do hope you are not infected my friend.
DavidLaDeau comments on Aug 20, 2019:
They are simply being real. That is all. No tricks to it. You have not offered a better, testable explanation. Until you can your comments are just blabber. Sorry my friend, to be so blunt.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 21, 2019:
@Matias Actually my input IS taken seriously. I am sorry I just don't think I can help you friend. The analogy of the virus is actually perfect to convey the idea; in fact there is none better. I do hope you are not infected my friend.
Do you practice any rituals?
zesty comments on Aug 20, 2019:
I enjoy dressing in crotchless, cupless sexy lingerie before sex. It is a great ritual.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 21, 2019:
Okay, now the crush is firmly eatablished. I simply love ritual. Hope I meet one who observes them all the time! I had one girl friend that just loved lingerie. I just laughed to myself as it did so much for me she only wore it a couple of minutes at a time! No need to wash!
zesty comments on Aug 20, 2019:
I enjoy dressing in crotchless, cupless sexy lingerie before sex. It is a great ritual.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 21, 2019:
Okay, now the crush is firmly eatablished. I simply love ritual. Hope I meet one who observes them all the time! I had one girl friend that just loved lingerie. I just laughed to myself as it did so much for me she only wore it a couple of minutes at a time! No need to wash!
Do you practice any rituals?
DavidLaDeau comments on Aug 20, 2019:
I personally hate them. They are important to many people such a s graduation. I just had no desire for people to tell me what I already know I have done. I could use the time working on the next project!
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 21, 2019:
@UpsideDownAgain maybe its all the blahh blahh blahh. Everyone just wants to get out of there and they take forever while self important people have to expose bullshit that no one will remember. Just mail the damn document to me so I can focus my time on using the damn thing.
DavidLaDeau comments on Aug 20, 2019:
I personally hate them. They are important to many people such a s graduation. I just had no desire for people to tell me what I already know I have done. I could use the time working on the next project!
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 21, 2019:
@UpsideDownAgain maybe its all the blahh blahh blahh. Everyone just wants to get out of there and they take forever while self important people have to expose bullshit that no one will remember. Just mail the damn document to me so I can focus my time on using the damn thing.
Let's Respect Each Other's Beliefs
DenoPenno comments on Aug 18, 2019:
I have no respect for the belief of others. Most have some variant of the mud man and rib woman fallacy.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 18, 2019:
Didn't mud man get a female clone of himself? Thus making out with rib woman was playing with himself? Should that story be on porn hub?
DenoPenno comments on Aug 18, 2019:
I have no respect for the belief of others. Most have some variant of the mud man and rib woman fallacy.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 18, 2019:
Didn't mud man get a female clone of himself? Thus making out with rib woman was playing with himself? Should that story be on porn hub?
Who’s married to one?
DavidLaDeau comments on Aug 18, 2019:
I was an atheist f9r my entire 20 year marriage. When we first got married I did not identify as one but I knew I did not believe in a god. My wife identified as a Christian but did not care or really believe either.
I never mentioned that I did not really believe as it never came up until about ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 18, 2019:
@JacobMeyers Its funny after he found out I was an atheist he got a bit bligerant towards Christians, so I of course took him to church for about 4 months so that he could see they were real people. After that he made the distinction beween beliefs and human beings!
DavidLaDeau comments on Aug 18, 2019:
I was an atheist f9r my entire 20 year marriage. When we first got married I did not identify as one but I knew I did not believe in a god. My wife identified as a Christian but did not care or really believe either.
I never mentioned that I did not really believe as it never came up until about ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 18, 2019:
@JacobMeyers Its funny after he found out I was an atheist he got a bit bligerant towards Christians, so I of course took him to church for about 4 months so that he could see they were real people. After that he made the distinction beween beliefs and human beings!
Who’s married to one?
SimplyJaneen comments on Aug 10, 2019:
Weird. My post disappeared. I was married to one and it didn't work. The religion took over more and more and there was never any compromise because he had to appease his imaginary friend. It didn't help that there were plenty of people in his church who supported him in that. For him, the ends ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 18, 2019:
The only reason I am active and out of the closet is my x-wife announced that I was an atheist to everyone she could in a very religious area where we live and I grew up in.
SimplyJaneen comments on Aug 10, 2019:
Weird. My post disappeared. I was married to one and it didn't work. The religion took over more and more and there was never any compromise because he had to appease his imaginary friend. It didn't help that there were plenty of people in his church who supported him in that. For him, the ends ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 18, 2019:
The only reason I am active and out of the closet is my x-wife announced that I was an atheist to everyone she could in a very religious area where we live and I grew up in.
Norse religion
Mofo1953 comments on Aug 18, 2019:
You wear a hammer around your neck?
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 18, 2019:
I hope its not a 4 pound metal working hammer that could be cumbersome!
Mofo1953 comments on Aug 18, 2019:
You wear a hammer around your neck?
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 18, 2019:
I hope its not a 4 pound metal working hammer that could be cumbersome!
Norse religion
Haemish1 comments on Aug 18, 2019:
I come from a long line of Swiss cheese makers and grave diggers - not sure what I could wear around my neck🤔
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 18, 2019:
The Green bay packer "Cheese head hats" just might work for you!
Haemish1 comments on Aug 18, 2019:
I come from a long line of Swiss cheese makers and grave diggers - not sure what I could wear around my neck🤔
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 18, 2019:
The Green bay packer "Cheese head hats" just might work for you!
Condoms....
DavidLaDeau comments on Aug 16, 2019:
Damn I"m 49 and should be mature enough to accept their necessary protection. I just don't like them. To me sex is a very personal intimate thing and yes It causes distance that I just hate. I am now that I am older very choosy about who I am with....Like that really is any protection.... Life is ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 17, 2019:
@zesty lots of play time is great anyway!
DavidLaDeau comments on Aug 16, 2019:
Damn I"m 49 and should be mature enough to accept their necessary protection. I just don't like them. To me sex is a very personal intimate thing and yes It causes distance that I just hate. I am now that I am older very choosy about who I am with....Like that really is any protection.... Life is ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 17, 2019:
@zesty lots of play time is great anyway!
There must be an inherent correlation between organized religion and pedophiles.
DavidLaDeau comments on Aug 16, 2019:
The correlation only has to with the power of an authority figure. Do not confuse this with being a problem only with religion. Religion does provide this stasis, but they YMCA, Boys and Girls clubs, 4-H, Schools etc. also do. Pedophiles are attracted to the POWER and Authority, Religion IS NOT THE ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 17, 2019:
@zesty Okay now I might have a crush on you!!!!!! I never expected anything close to as good as an answer! *bows humbly*
DavidLaDeau comments on Aug 16, 2019:
The correlation only has to with the power of an authority figure. Do not confuse this with being a problem only with religion. Religion does provide this stasis, but they YMCA, Boys and Girls clubs, 4-H, Schools etc. also do. Pedophiles are attracted to the POWER and Authority, Religion IS NOT THE ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 17, 2019:
@zesty Okay now I might have a crush on you!!!!!! I never expected anything close to as good as an answer! *bows humbly*
Condoms....
MsAl comments on Aug 16, 2019:
Having to pause before and after instead of just going right into it is wierd sometimes. I guess its alot less of a mood kill than herpes or HIV. It's a small price for sexual liberties and exploration that we are able to enjoy these days.
I sometimes enjoy the mess free aspect of it. Probaby TMI...
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 16, 2019:
@MsAl Very true loving someone makes all the difference! If the goo is a problem than one should probably not be with that person...But it is still goo!
Honestly I have never talked to anyone about this stuff! Thank you for helping me to feel more comfortable with myself! Religion always made me feel gross.
MsAl comments on Aug 16, 2019:
Having to pause before and after instead of just going right into it is wierd sometimes. I guess its alot less of a mood kill than herpes or HIV. It's a small price for sexual liberties and exploration that we are able to enjoy these days.
I sometimes enjoy the mess free aspect of it. Probaby TMI...
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 16, 2019:
@MsAl Very true loving someone makes all the difference! If the goo is a problem than one should probably not be with that person...But it is still goo!
Honestly I have never talked to anyone about this stuff! Thank you for helping me to feel more comfortable with myself! Religion always made me feel gross.
Condoms....
DavidLaDeau comments on Aug 16, 2019:
Damn I"m 49 and should be mature enough to accept their necessary protection. I just don't like them. To me sex is a very personal intimate thing and yes It causes distance that I just hate. I am now that I am older very choosy about who I am with....Like that really is any protection.... Life is ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 16, 2019:
@NoPlanetB Always have. I'm Not reckless just realistic about intimacy. Without that there is nothing. Just divorced after 20 years, I honestly was never interested in anyone but my wife. Now its odd to even look at another in any other way than appreciating beauty. I certainly don't want to be as reckless as I was as a kid that's for sure!
DavidLaDeau comments on Aug 16, 2019:
Damn I"m 49 and should be mature enough to accept their necessary protection. I just don't like them. To me sex is a very personal intimate thing and yes It causes distance that I just hate. I am now that I am older very choosy about who I am with....Like that really is any protection.... Life is ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 16, 2019:
@NoPlanetB Always have. I'm Not reckless just realistic about intimacy. Without that there is nothing. Just divorced after 20 years, I honestly was never interested in anyone but my wife. Now its odd to even look at another in any other way than appreciating beauty. I certainly don't want to be as reckless as I was as a kid that's for sure!
Condoms....
MsAl comments on Aug 16, 2019:
Having to pause before and after instead of just going right into it is wierd sometimes. I guess its alot less of a mood kill than herpes or HIV. It's a small price for sexual liberties and exploration that we are able to enjoy these days.
I sometimes enjoy the mess free aspect of it. Probaby TMI...
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 16, 2019:
For me the thrill is being with a woman that likes me enough to be gooy and leaky. Its not the goo but that she actually wants me that much to put up with it. Frankly If her goo is all over me I love It because she is someone I care about and She is all over me. Did I just sound creepy?
MsAl comments on Aug 16, 2019:
Having to pause before and after instead of just going right into it is wierd sometimes. I guess its alot less of a mood kill than herpes or HIV. It's a small price for sexual liberties and exploration that we are able to enjoy these days.
I sometimes enjoy the mess free aspect of it. Probaby TMI...
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 16, 2019:
For me the thrill is being with a woman that likes me enough to be gooy and leaky. Its not the goo but that she actually wants me that much to put up with it. Frankly If her goo is all over me I love It because she is someone I care about and She is all over me. Did I just sound creepy?
Condoms....
oldFloyd comments on Aug 16, 2019:
You left out the lawyers for the finalization of the paperwork involving consensual sex agreements. 🤔
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 16, 2019:
Ohh damn! That is too much for me..Gently grasp her hand at just the right moment and takes her to the office to fill out PAPERWORK!
That being said I am more about actually having a connection with the person. I guess I could do it but just does not seem natural.
oldFloyd comments on Aug 16, 2019:
You left out the lawyers for the finalization of the paperwork involving consensual sex agreements. 🤔
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 16, 2019:
Ohh damn! That is too much for me..Gently grasp her hand at just the right moment and takes her to the office to fill out PAPERWORK!
That being said I am more about actually having a connection with the person. I guess I could do it but just does not seem natural.
For the history buffs: Interesting article about how Thomas Jefferson created his own "bible".
DenoPenno comments on Aug 7, 2019:
It remains surprising to this day how many will claim that Jefferson was a devout Christian.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 9, 2019:
He was a Christian! Its right there in the Constution if you read between the lines hard enough. "Lets make America Christian......again!
Okay I might disown you for this one old friend!
P. S. ( didn't he right the Declaration of Independence?) Ohh hell who cares its in there somewhere if you just believe!
DenoPenno comments on Aug 7, 2019:
It remains surprising to this day how many will claim that Jefferson was a devout Christian.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 9, 2019:
He was a Christian! Its right there in the Constution if you read between the lines hard enough. "Lets make America Christian......again!
Okay I might disown you for this one old friend!
P. S. ( didn't he right the Declaration of Independence?) Ohh hell who cares its in there somewhere if you just believe!
For the history buffs: Interesting article about how Thomas Jefferson created his own "bible".
Storm1752 comments on Aug 7, 2019:
Only problem is "Jesus" didn't say any of those things because he didn't exist.
I like the hypothesis the "New Testament" was dreamed up and compiled by the Romans and, much to their probable surprise and glee, became an instant best-seller.
That it's high-minded-sounding nonsense is beside the ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 9, 2019:
Not necessarily only Romans, there were very likely Greeks, Egyptions from Alexandria, and other Meditranian contributers also.
Storm1752 comments on Aug 7, 2019:
Only problem is "Jesus" didn't say any of those things because he didn't exist.
I like the hypothesis the "New Testament" was dreamed up and compiled by the Romans and, much to their probable surprise and glee, became an instant best-seller.
That it's high-minded-sounding nonsense is beside the ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 9, 2019:
Not necessarily only Romans, there were very likely Greeks, Egyptions from Alexandria, and other Meditranian contributers also.
The BITE Model of Influence • Open Minds Foundation
DenoPenno comments on Aug 9, 2019:
Trumpism seems to be bleeding over into the general populace. In fact, Trump is recorded as only telling 56 lies last week. He is improving and the Evangelicals are a big part of this. What doesn't make the news so much is the "prayer breakfasts" that his GOP is having everywhere and these include ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 9, 2019:
I thought I would never say it as I did defend "unfounded Trump fears" on A/N when he was first elected. All policies aside, I was very wrong, there does seem to be an evangilical Trump cult. What is Nancy Reagen was a Lesbian pron star? Really? Actually I don't care about that, ( more power to her) but never before had there ever been such passes given by the Christian movement. It is really scary. There is no German that would have put up with the policies of Hitler in 35. Yet they did put up with it and in fact endorsed it by 47. Americans are humans too and are going down a very dark road of ingnorance. No I was not comparing Trump to Hitler.
DenoPenno comments on Aug 9, 2019:
Trumpism seems to be bleeding over into the general populace. In fact, Trump is recorded as only telling 56 lies last week. He is improving and the Evangelicals are a big part of this. What doesn't make the news so much is the "prayer breakfasts" that his GOP is having everywhere and these include ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 9, 2019:
I thought I would never say it as I did defend "unfounded Trump fears" on A/N when he was first elected. All policies aside, I was very wrong, there does seem to be an evangilical Trump cult. What is Nancy Reagen was a Lesbian pron star? Really? Actually I don't care about that, ( more power to her) but never before had there ever been such passes given by the Christian movement. It is really scary. There is no German that would have put up with the policies of Hitler in 35. Yet they did put up with it and in fact endorsed it by 47. Americans are humans too and are going down a very dark road of ingnorance. No I was not comparing Trump to Hitler.
Define Cult.... Define Religion.... Describe the differences:
KristaPedia comments on Aug 9, 2019:
To me, the difference is how long it’s been around and how many members it claims. New religions with few members are cults. Old religions with lots of members are pedophile factories.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 9, 2019:
Any time there is a powerful leader they can abuse it. It has been proven that those who do have power often have an unusually strong sex drive, they also often abuse those around them, it is not due to religion. Religion just hapoens to be one of the manifestatiins of power that is used to abuse people sexually.
KristaPedia comments on Aug 9, 2019:
To me, the difference is how long it’s been around and how many members it claims. New religions with few members are cults. Old religions with lots of members are pedophile factories.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 9, 2019:
Any time there is a powerful leader they can abuse it. It has been proven that those who do have power often have an unusually strong sex drive, they also often abuse those around them, it is not due to religion. Religion just hapoens to be one of the manifestatiins of power that is used to abuse people sexually.
The BITE Model of Influence • Open Minds Foundation
BitFlipper comments on Aug 8, 2019:
As I read this, I can't escape the similarity with trumpism.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 8, 2019:
I don't usually comment on politics, It does strike me that there is much more intensity of hero worship than Obama and Clintion enjoyed combined. This seems to be centered in the evangelical movement and seems to be bleeding over to the general populace. "God save the king?"
BitFlipper comments on Aug 8, 2019:
As I read this, I can't escape the similarity with trumpism.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 8, 2019:
I don't usually comment on politics, It does strike me that there is much more intensity of hero worship than Obama and Clintion enjoyed combined. This seems to be centered in the evangelical movement and seems to be bleeding over to the general populace. "God save the king?"
The BITE Model of Influence • Open Minds Foundation
KKGator comments on Aug 8, 2019:
All religions are cults. Always have been.
They can all BITE me.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 8, 2019:
Now that was indeed brilliant!
KKGator comments on Aug 8, 2019:
All religions are cults. Always have been.
They can all BITE me.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 8, 2019:
Now that was indeed brilliant!
Define Cult.... Define Religion.... Describe the differences:
richiegtt comments on Aug 8, 2019:
Religions are comprised of large amounts of gullible weak minded sheep and cults are comprised of small amounts of gullible weak minded sheep.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 8, 2019:
@LucasfromGR "From Bartles and James, Thank you for your support."
richiegtt comments on Aug 8, 2019:
Religions are comprised of large amounts of gullible weak minded sheep and cults are comprised of small amounts of gullible weak minded sheep.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 8, 2019:
@LucasfromGR "From Bartles and James, Thank you for your support."
There is a surge of scientific denial in America.
DavidLaDeau comments on Aug 7, 2019:
No worries the internet will overcome this garbage. We in the U.S. are simply slower the the rest of the world. I will hopefully see the change that Hitch did not live to see.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 8, 2019:
@BirdMan1 It is from last year, Im now 49 as of tomorrow.
DavidLaDeau comments on Aug 7, 2019:
No worries the internet will overcome this garbage. We in the U.S. are simply slower the the rest of the world. I will hopefully see the change that Hitch did not live to see.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 8, 2019:
@BirdMan1 It is from last year, Im now 49 as of tomorrow.
Define Cult.... Define Religion.... Describe the differences:
BestWithoutGods comments on Aug 8, 2019:
Cult: a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object.
Religion: the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods.
I don't see any difference, technically, except that the object of worship in a cult is ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 8, 2019:
@Geoffrey51 The first Crusade was kind of an accident started by over zelous peasents, soon the "whole church" or Catholic Church realized that it was great for bringing money and more power to the church. It did not actually matter if the Muslams were defeated, that would have been simply iceing on the cake. The Catholic Church was more motivated by power than by bringing Christianity to the world as crazy as that may seem.
BestWithoutGods comments on Aug 8, 2019:
Cult: a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object.
Religion: the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods.
I don't see any difference, technically, except that the object of worship in a cult is ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 8, 2019:
@Geoffrey51 The first Crusade was kind of an accident started by over zelous peasents, soon the "whole church" or Catholic Church realized that it was great for bringing money and more power to the church. It did not actually matter if the Muslams were defeated, that would have been simply iceing on the cake. The Catholic Church was more motivated by power than by bringing Christianity to the world as crazy as that may seem.
Define Cult.... Define Religion.... Describe the differences:
St-Sinner comments on Aug 8, 2019:
All religions are cults with larger following. Christianity is a Jesus Cult, Islam is a Mahhamed Cult.
Don't religions dare call smaller groups cults.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 8, 2019:
@Triphid Morbid but true!
St-Sinner comments on Aug 8, 2019:
All religions are cults with larger following. Christianity is a Jesus Cult, Islam is a Mahhamed Cult.
Don't religions dare call smaller groups cults.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 8, 2019:
@Triphid Morbid but true!
The BITE Model of Influence • Open Minds Foundation
Allamanda comments on Aug 8, 2019:
I hadn't read it in years, and my first thought is how much MORE cultish the 'mainstream' now is...
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 8, 2019:
I came from The First United Methodist Church. I made two vidoes on my YouTube channel that clearly shows by the BITE model that it was a cult.
Allamanda comments on Aug 8, 2019:
I hadn't read it in years, and my first thought is how much MORE cultish the 'mainstream' now is...
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 8, 2019:
I came from The First United Methodist Church. I made two vidoes on my YouTube channel that clearly shows by the BITE model that it was a cult.
Define Cult.... Define Religion.... Describe the differences:
St-Sinner comments on Aug 8, 2019:
All religions are cults with larger following. Christianity is a Jesus Cult, Islam is a Mahhamed Cult.
Don't religions dare call smaller groups cults.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 8, 2019:
@St-Sinner Actually it is at the root a canaanite cult of the followers of El. That is why they actually call him by name in the Torah, "El."
Most religions are simply borrowed from pre-existing religions.
St-Sinner comments on Aug 8, 2019:
All religions are cults with larger following. Christianity is a Jesus Cult, Islam is a Mahhamed Cult.
Don't religions dare call smaller groups cults.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 8, 2019:
@St-Sinner Actually it is at the root a canaanite cult of the followers of El. That is why they actually call him by name in the Torah, "El."
Most religions are simply borrowed from pre-existing religions.
Define Cult.... Define Religion.... Describe the differences:
BestWithoutGods comments on Aug 8, 2019:
Cult: a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object.
Religion: the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods.
I don't see any difference, technically, except that the object of worship in a cult is ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 8, 2019:
@Seeker3CO It is appearant you hate religion. I am an anti-theist, that is I am agaist all theism not the victims of theism. We must be careful to hate only the religion that poisons the minds of those infected by religion an not the infected.
It is also very important to be very well aware of how the poison works. We can not simply group them all together like using a racial slur. These are individual human beings we are speaking of, that need our help. Ignorance begetting ignorance is not helpful.
BestWithoutGods comments on Aug 8, 2019:
Cult: a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object.
Religion: the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods.
I don't see any difference, technically, except that the object of worship in a cult is ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 8, 2019:
@Seeker3CO It is appearant you hate religion. I am an anti-theist, that is I am agaist all theism not the victims of theism. We must be careful to hate only the religion that poisons the minds of those infected by religion an not the infected.
It is also very important to be very well aware of how the poison works. We can not simply group them all together like using a racial slur. These are individual human beings we are speaking of, that need our help. Ignorance begetting ignorance is not helpful.
Define Cult.... Define Religion.... Describe the differences:
St-Sinner comments on Aug 8, 2019:
All religions are cults with larger following. Christianity is a Jesus Cult, Islam is a Mahhamed Cult.
Don't religions dare call smaller groups cults.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 8, 2019:
Christianity and Islam can both be defined in a historical context as cults of Judism. It depends on the definition of "cult" one is using.
St-Sinner comments on Aug 8, 2019:
All religions are cults with larger following. Christianity is a Jesus Cult, Islam is a Mahhamed Cult.
Don't religions dare call smaller groups cults.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 8, 2019:
Christianity and Islam can both be defined in a historical context as cults of Judism. It depends on the definition of "cult" one is using.
Define Cult.... Define Religion.... Describe the differences:
powder comments on Aug 8, 2019:
In a cult, the prophet still lives. Once dead, if it continues, it becomes a religion.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 8, 2019:
Not necessarily, there is more to the definitions of cult. A cult is often a subset or offshoot of a religion but does not have to necessarily be a religion at all. It can even be a mainstream religion as outlined by ths BITE model.
powder comments on Aug 8, 2019:
In a cult, the prophet still lives. Once dead, if it continues, it becomes a religion.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 8, 2019:
Not necessarily, there is more to the definitions of cult. A cult is often a subset or offshoot of a religion but does not have to necessarily be a religion at all. It can even be a mainstream religion as outlined by ths BITE model.
Define Cult.... Define Religion.... Describe the differences:
richiegtt comments on Aug 8, 2019:
Religions are comprised of large amounts of gullible weak minded sheep and cults are comprised of small amounts of gullible weak minded sheep.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 8, 2019:
The smartest most intelligent of people can be indoctrinated into cults. Please consider giving them more study. Some cults specifically seek out strong intelligent, strong minded people. Many indoctrinate children. The gullible are those who know how to seek answers but simply refuse to explore the facts, as they think they know the answers without further investigation.
richiegtt comments on Aug 8, 2019:
Religions are comprised of large amounts of gullible weak minded sheep and cults are comprised of small amounts of gullible weak minded sheep.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 8, 2019:
The smartest most intelligent of people can be indoctrinated into cults. Please consider giving them more study. Some cults specifically seek out strong intelligent, strong minded people. Many indoctrinate children. The gullible are those who know how to seek answers but simply refuse to explore the facts, as they think they know the answers without further investigation.
Define Cult.... Define Religion.... Describe the differences:
DavidLaDeau comments on Aug 8, 2019:
Cult from a historians perspective simply means a sect of a pre-existing religion.
Cult in modern colloquial meaning describes particularly controling or harmful religious groups.
Religion is based on a god head, and has specific rites and rituals accociated with a given dieity.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 8, 2019:
@Seeker3CO Look up the bite model, it is a good guidline. Not every organization that is cult has to have a god head, though usually they do. It can often just be a leader or an ideal.
DavidLaDeau comments on Aug 8, 2019:
Cult from a historians perspective simply means a sect of a pre-existing religion.
Cult in modern colloquial meaning describes particularly controling or harmful religious groups.
Religion is based on a god head, and has specific rites and rituals accociated with a given dieity.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 8, 2019:
@Seeker3CO Look up the bite model, it is a good guidline. Not every organization that is cult has to have a god head, though usually they do. It can often just be a leader or an ideal.
We found this morning that our property was invaded by wayward cows.
DavidLaDeau comments on Aug 7, 2019:
In Colorado, by law one must build a fence to keep livestock OUT. Wood fences keep almost nothing out. If you can afford it place barbed wire on the outside of your wooden fence. This may be a real pian if your fence is exactly on the properity line. Often ranchers will allow you to put the barbed ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 7, 2019:
@graceylou They are the greatest of watch dogs and alarms! Just make sure you feed them on time or the whole county will know you are late!
DavidLaDeau comments on Aug 7, 2019:
In Colorado, by law one must build a fence to keep livestock OUT. Wood fences keep almost nothing out. If you can afford it place barbed wire on the outside of your wooden fence. This may be a real pian if your fence is exactly on the properity line. Often ranchers will allow you to put the barbed ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 7, 2019:
@graceylou They are the greatest of watch dogs and alarms! Just make sure you feed them on time or the whole county will know you are late!
What your experience being a strong atheist on agnostic.com?
LiterateHiker comments on Aug 7, 2019:
You need a verb in your first sentence.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 7, 2019:
Started- verb past tense. Thank you for your response to the context of the post..
LiterateHiker comments on Aug 7, 2019:
You need a verb in your first sentence.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 7, 2019:
Started- verb past tense. Thank you for your response to the context of the post..
What your experience being a strong atheist on agnostic.com?
NoPlanetB comments on Aug 7, 2019:
Fine, I love this site. The few that might be a bit wooish I just give them a skeptical look o.0 and move on.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 7, 2019:
Once a person gets here I simply see woo as a stepping stone to reason.
NoPlanetB comments on Aug 7, 2019:
Fine, I love this site. The few that might be a bit wooish I just give them a skeptical look o.0 and move on.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 7, 2019:
Once a person gets here I simply see woo as a stepping stone to reason.
What your experience being a strong atheist on agnostic.com?
CarolinaGirl60 comments on Aug 7, 2019:
I quote Annie Lennox: My mama told me good, my mama told me strong, she said be true to yourself and you can’t go wrong.
From Missionary Man
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 7, 2019:
God bless Annie! Did I say something wrong?
CarolinaGirl60 comments on Aug 7, 2019:
I quote Annie Lennox: My mama told me good, my mama told me strong, she said be true to yourself and you can’t go wrong.
From Missionary Man
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 7, 2019:
God bless Annie! Did I say something wrong?
Question!
Is there a difference between being a white supremist and being a Fascist???
powder comments on Aug 7, 2019:
White supremacy is pure racist, caucasion. It is possible for other races to adopt this ideology as well, which is a bit bizzare but there you go. Whites have the supremacy which is why you don't hear Asian supremacy or Latino supremacy. But it can change, us White's won't always hold the #1 spot. ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 7, 2019:
Clear concise, clarification.
powder comments on Aug 7, 2019:
White supremacy is pure racist, caucasion. It is possible for other races to adopt this ideology as well, which is a bit bizzare but there you go. Whites have the supremacy which is why you don't hear Asian supremacy or Latino supremacy. But it can change, us White's won't always hold the #1 spot. ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 7, 2019:
Clear concise, clarification.
We found this morning that our property was invaded by wayward cows.
DavidLaDeau comments on Aug 7, 2019:
In Colorado, by law one must build a fence to keep livestock OUT. Wood fences keep almost nothing out. If you can afford it place barbed wire on the outside of your wooden fence. This may be a real pian if your fence is exactly on the properity line. Often ranchers will allow you to put the barbed ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 7, 2019:
@graceylou Be careful of burros, they are stubbern as goats and will endure much pain to get where they want. The good thing is they do not often want to leave their herd so it is only a problem if they are left alone. They are like us herd animals.
P. S. I don't look like a cowboy, but am often accused of it, but I am a good hand.
DavidLaDeau comments on Aug 7, 2019:
In Colorado, by law one must build a fence to keep livestock OUT. Wood fences keep almost nothing out. If you can afford it place barbed wire on the outside of your wooden fence. This may be a real pian if your fence is exactly on the properity line. Often ranchers will allow you to put the barbed ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 7, 2019:
@graceylou Be careful of burros, they are stubbern as goats and will endure much pain to get where they want. The good thing is they do not often want to leave their herd so it is only a problem if they are left alone. They are like us herd animals.
P. S. I don't look like a cowboy, but am often accused of it, but I am a good hand.
We found this morning that our property was invaded by wayward cows.
DavidLaDeau comments on Aug 7, 2019:
In Colorado, by law one must build a fence to keep livestock OUT. Wood fences keep almost nothing out. If you can afford it place barbed wire on the outside of your wooden fence. This may be a real pian if your fence is exactly on the properity line. Often ranchers will allow you to put the barbed ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 7, 2019:
@graceylou I agree, my horses are only in contact with smooth wire, yet they sometimes find a way to get cut up! Arrrgghhhh!
DavidLaDeau comments on Aug 7, 2019:
In Colorado, by law one must build a fence to keep livestock OUT. Wood fences keep almost nothing out. If you can afford it place barbed wire on the outside of your wooden fence. This may be a real pian if your fence is exactly on the properity line. Often ranchers will allow you to put the barbed ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 7, 2019:
@graceylou I agree, my horses are only in contact with smooth wire, yet they sometimes find a way to get cut up! Arrrgghhhh!
What your experience being a strong atheist on agnostic.com?
Lilac-JadeCanada comments on Aug 7, 2019:
I do what I do, & mostly have a good time. The negatives usually get ignored.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 7, 2019:
All that being said, I never ignore you!
Lilac-JadeCanada comments on Aug 7, 2019:
I do what I do, & mostly have a good time. The negatives usually get ignored.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 7, 2019:
All that being said, I never ignore you!
Obama On Mass Shootings: Reject Language That 'Feeds A Climate Of Fear' : NPR
powder comments on Aug 7, 2019:
He is eloquent sure but lacks action. He was el presidentee for 8 years. The drone king had his chance with Sandy Hook which if anything was to happen, that was it.
Calling on "leaders" to bring change now, he should have kept his mouth shut. Too little too late from Mr Obama.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 7, 2019:
@bobwjr I dont usually comment on politics, but having his background he missed many oppertunities to unify. I was excited when he was elected to office. It was his comments that caused division insead of unification. He was one who missed oppertunities.
powder comments on Aug 7, 2019:
He is eloquent sure but lacks action. He was el presidentee for 8 years. The drone king had his chance with Sandy Hook which if anything was to happen, that was it.
Calling on "leaders" to bring change now, he should have kept his mouth shut. Too little too late from Mr Obama.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 7, 2019:
@bobwjr I dont usually comment on politics, but having his background he missed many oppertunities to unify. I was excited when he was elected to office. It was his comments that caused division insead of unification. He was one who missed oppertunities.
The Hell theory
DenoPenno comments on Aug 1, 2019:
Nobody. Your physical body has died and will rot. Your "soul" is really yourself but thanks to fears of death it has become an imaginary part of your being which can never die. Invisible gobbledigook that lives on forever as a small spark worshiping the large eternal spark.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 7, 2019:
@DenoPenno Again no surprise. Thank you for being my freind and a mentor.
DenoPenno comments on Aug 1, 2019:
Nobody. Your physical body has died and will rot. Your "soul" is really yourself but thanks to fears of death it has become an imaginary part of your being which can never die. Invisible gobbledigook that lives on forever as a small spark worshiping the large eternal spark.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 7, 2019:
@DenoPenno Again no surprise. Thank you for being my freind and a mentor.
The Hell theory
DenoPenno comments on Aug 1, 2019:
Nobody. Your physical body has died and will rot. Your "soul" is really yourself but thanks to fears of death it has become an imaginary part of your being which can never die. Invisible gobbledigook that lives on forever as a small spark worshiping the large eternal spark.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 6, 2019:
Gosh never would have anticipated such a response from you! LAMO!
DenoPenno comments on Aug 1, 2019:
Nobody. Your physical body has died and will rot. Your "soul" is really yourself but thanks to fears of death it has become an imaginary part of your being which can never die. Invisible gobbledigook that lives on forever as a small spark worshiping the large eternal spark.
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 6, 2019:
Gosh never would have anticipated such a response from you! LAMO!
Its amazing that some days I feel as if revealing my atheist views could impact my relationships ...
Edu_0 comments on Aug 5, 2019:
Why is god writen in capital letters? Geez
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 6, 2019:
In the abrahamic religions it is a proper noun. God is its name, much like we call the sun of our solar system the Sun. It is a bit annoying.
Edu_0 comments on Aug 5, 2019:
Why is god writen in capital letters? Geez
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 6, 2019:
In the abrahamic religions it is a proper noun. God is its name, much like we call the sun of our solar system the Sun. It is a bit annoying.
Can an atheist pray?
DenoPenno comments on Aug 1, 2019:
What would I be praying to and why?
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 2, 2019:
It actaully would be more productive to scoop air with a spoon. At least air can be affected by such a fruitless activity.
DenoPenno comments on Aug 1, 2019:
What would I be praying to and why?
DavidLaDeau replies on Aug 2, 2019:
It actaully would be more productive to scoop air with a spoon. At least air can be affected by such a fruitless activity.
For atheists - what makes you believe no deity exists?
VaultGirl comments on Sep 21, 2018:
You have it a little backwards. The idea of something, like a deity, needs to be proven.
Also, in order for there to be data to experiment against to test an idea, there has to be some kind of foundation. Can't prove liquitheriumoson (made up element for example) doesn't exist if there are no data...
DavidLaDeau replies on Jul 30, 2019:
Well said, Hitch!
VaultGirl comments on Sep 21, 2018:
You have it a little backwards. The idea of something, like a deity, needs to be proven.
Also, in order for there to be data to experiment against to test an idea, there has to be some kind of foundation. Can't prove liquitheriumoson (made up element for example) doesn't exist if there are no data...
DavidLaDeau replies on Jul 30, 2019:
Well said, Hitch!
HOW GOD ALMOST KILLED ME: A true story. - YouTube
Stilltrying1964 comments on Jun 11, 2019:
Hey David! Back atcha on the stylish shirt thing! I went to canon city a few times in the 80's when I was at Carson! A fellow soldier lived there with his wife and kids! Don't remember a thing because we drank a lot in those days! Watched your video about when your son was sent to the office. That ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 12, 2019:
Check out Reverend Faithful, a very cringy charactor that is a reflection I all the cringy pastors I knew and was related to. Sometimes you just gotta laugh at it!
Stilltrying1964 comments on Jun 11, 2019:
Hey David! Back atcha on the stylish shirt thing! I went to canon city a few times in the 80's when I was at Carson! A fellow soldier lived there with his wife and kids! Don't remember a thing because we drank a lot in those days! Watched your video about when your son was sent to the office. That ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 12, 2019:
Check out Reverend Faithful, a very cringy charactor that is a reflection I all the cringy pastors I knew and was related to. Sometimes you just gotta laugh at it!
HOW GOD ALMOST KILLED ME: A true story. - YouTube
DenoPenno comments on Jun 11, 2019:
That's a powerful story, David. I can identify with a lot of it as an ex-Pentecostal. Here I was studying for the ministry and god had never really spoken to me. I think it was my parents who made that decision for me. I never spoke in tongues and became aware that many who did were faking it ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 11, 2019:
Well said as always. You have an amazing mind! BTW long time no see, I is always good to hear from you!
DenoPenno comments on Jun 11, 2019:
That's a powerful story, David. I can identify with a lot of it as an ex-Pentecostal. Here I was studying for the ministry and god had never really spoken to me. I think it was my parents who made that decision for me. I never spoke in tongues and became aware that many who did were faking it ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 11, 2019:
Well said as always. You have an amazing mind! BTW long time no see, I is always good to hear from you!
HOW GOD ALMOST KILLED ME: A true story. - YouTube
Lilac-JadeCanada comments on Jun 10, 2019:
Nobody is ever good enough, the ''born a sinner'' thing, is a put down before you take your second breath.
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 10, 2019:
@Lilac-Jade Level 8! Your all grown up!
Lilac-JadeCanada comments on Jun 10, 2019:
Nobody is ever good enough, the ''born a sinner'' thing, is a put down before you take your second breath.
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 10, 2019:
@Lilac-Jade Level 8! Your all grown up!
HOW GOD ALMOST KILLED ME: A true story. - YouTube
JohnSchindler comments on Jun 10, 2019:
Really liked this video, and will share it. But I have had my own brush with death because of religion. I nearly died from early circumcision in a Catholic hospital. I went into shock, stopped breathing and turned blue, a Neonatal ICU nurse team put a couple of tubes in me to help me breath and eat,...
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 10, 2019:
I'm glad to hear you are doing what you are doing. I have found ways to make what most would consider faults into strengths, and I own them to make myself better. It looks like you have done the same. I can get you in contact of many YouTubers that would love to interview you!
JohnSchindler comments on Jun 10, 2019:
Really liked this video, and will share it. But I have had my own brush with death because of religion. I nearly died from early circumcision in a Catholic hospital. I went into shock, stopped breathing and turned blue, a Neonatal ICU nurse team put a couple of tubes in me to help me breath and eat,...
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 10, 2019:
I'm glad to hear you are doing what you are doing. I have found ways to make what most would consider faults into strengths, and I own them to make myself better. It looks like you have done the same. I can get you in contact of many YouTubers that would love to interview you!
I am playing around with a subject for an upcoming video.
DavidLaDeau comments on Jun 10, 2019:
Here is the video that I ended up making, I hope you folks like it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yt0d0lq9oRA
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 10, 2019:
@altschmerz, @Julie808 Actually and i'm not kidding, I never heard the story until a few years ago. It was not in the Bible!
DavidLaDeau comments on Jun 10, 2019:
Here is the video that I ended up making, I hope you folks like it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yt0d0lq9oRA
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 10, 2019:
@altschmerz, @Julie808 Actually and i'm not kidding, I never heard the story until a few years ago. It was not in the Bible!
I am playing around with a subject for an upcoming video.
DavidLaDeau comments on Jun 10, 2019:
Here is the video that I ended up making, I hope you folks like it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yt0d0lq9oRA
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 10, 2019:
@altschmerz Thank You! I hope to use the experience to help others form having to go through it!
DavidLaDeau comments on Jun 10, 2019:
Here is the video that I ended up making, I hope you folks like it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yt0d0lq9oRA
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 10, 2019:
@altschmerz Thank You! I hope to use the experience to help others form having to go through it!
HOW GOD ALMOST KILLED ME: A true story. - YouTube
Lilac-JadeCanada comments on Jun 10, 2019:
Nobody is ever good enough, the ''born a sinner'' thing, is a put down before you take your second breath.
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 10, 2019:
Heck My imaginary friend would not even talk to me now that is a put down!
Lilac-JadeCanada comments on Jun 10, 2019:
Nobody is ever good enough, the ''born a sinner'' thing, is a put down before you take your second breath.
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 10, 2019:
Heck My imaginary friend would not even talk to me now that is a put down!
I am playing around with a subject for an upcoming video.
Sgt_Spanky comments on Jun 10, 2019:
A personal relationship with God/Jesus is the same as having a personal relationship with Humpty-Dumpty -- it takes place entirely in one's imagination. It's like a child playing with an imaginary friend. that they insist is real.
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 10, 2019:
It can also be very dangerous.
Sgt_Spanky comments on Jun 10, 2019:
A personal relationship with God/Jesus is the same as having a personal relationship with Humpty-Dumpty -- it takes place entirely in one's imagination. It's like a child playing with an imaginary friend. that they insist is real.
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 10, 2019:
It can also be very dangerous.
I am playing around with a subject for an upcoming video.
davknight comments on Jun 10, 2019:
You can't have a "personal relationship" with imaginary entities, unless you have schizophrenia, or have dropped some pretty good acid! But if you could, I imagine it would be like getting repeatedly sodomized/lobotimized by the Demons of your own creation!
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 10, 2019:
Christians do in fact LITERALLY create their own demons.
davknight comments on Jun 10, 2019:
You can't have a "personal relationship" with imaginary entities, unless you have schizophrenia, or have dropped some pretty good acid! But if you could, I imagine it would be like getting repeatedly sodomized/lobotimized by the Demons of your own creation!
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 10, 2019:
Christians do in fact LITERALLY create their own demons.
I am playing around with a subject for an upcoming video.
of-the-mountain comments on Jun 10, 2019:
Most individuals who are sane cannot have a relationship with any thing they have never seen, touched, or have personal first hand provable knowledge of!
I find it amazing you can have a relationship with something you have never seen, touched, or actual factual proof of!
Faith is an ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 10, 2019:
Very few people see the connection between Fascism and Religion. I made a satire video about it. Watch it to the end. I KNOW you will enjoy it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czlMuenmXxs
of-the-mountain comments on Jun 10, 2019:
Most individuals who are sane cannot have a relationship with any thing they have never seen, touched, or have personal first hand provable knowledge of!
I find it amazing you can have a relationship with something you have never seen, touched, or actual factual proof of!
Faith is an ...
DavidLaDeau replies on Jun 10, 2019:
Very few people see the connection between Fascism and Religion. I made a satire video about it. Watch it to the end. I KNOW you will enjoy it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czlMuenmXxs
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