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Badfish · 04-30-2003, 06:31 PM

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Originally posted by Goliath
Badfish,

And where did I say that everything a theist says is offensive drivel? Do you enjoy putting words in my mouth?

Sincerely,

Goliath

I see no qualifier in here that says you were speaking of only certain theists. Your post is perceived to be stereotypical and does not say anything about everything a theist says.

Goliath says:"You have no need to apologize to theists because they spew out offensive drivel. Don't apologize to them for your atheism. Be proud to be an atheist!"

See what I mean?

"The feeling is definitely not mutual."

Why not? Are you an evil atheist?

HelenM · 04-30-2003, 07:48 PM

Hi sakrilege,

I don't recall you being unfriendly to me - but thanks anyway

Helen

Badfish · 04-30-2003, 08:36 PM

Yeah I think sakrilege has been cordial from what I've seen.

But I think Goliath needs a hug. :hug:

Radorth · 04-30-2003, 09:51 PM

Re BBT,

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I have some good fundy friends, though- some are capable of leading normal lives.

My my. Well it was nice while it lasted. Thanks for the advice on how we can get along better though, just before the show of patronizing magnanimity.

(Criminy).

Rad

HelenM · 05-01-2003, 03:25 AM

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Originally posted by Badfish
Yeah I think sakrilege has been cordial from what I've seen.

But I think Goliath needs a hug. :hug:

Maybe. I don't think I'd dare without his permission

I like Goliath ; I also know there are topics we strongly disagree about

Has he explained the difference to you between believing God doesn't exist and having no belief in God yet?

Helen

Goliath · 05-01-2003, 07:29 AM

Badfish,

Quote:

I see no qualifier in here that says you were speaking of only certain theists.

Your post is perceived to be stereotypical and does not say anything about everything a theist says.

Goliath says:"You have no need to apologize to theists because they spew out offensive drivel. Don't apologize to them for your atheism. Be proud to be an atheist!"

See what I mean?

Hmmm...perhaps I should've said "You have no need to apologize to theists just because they spew out offensive drivel." Is that better? I was merely saying that sakrilege need not apologize to those theists who spew out offensive drivel.

Quote:

Why not? Are you an evil atheist?

I don't consider myself evil, although I'm sure that you and a majority of the xians on this planet do.

Love, however, is an important and special thing to me. I don't give it out freely to any old schmuck on an internet bulletin board.

Quote:

But I think Goliath needs a hug. :hug:

Not from you, I don't!

Sincerely,

Goliath

Zadok001 · 05-01-2003, 08:20 AM

You're allowed to have pizza at ALL during Lent? One of my Jewish pals was desperately waiting for the end of Lent so she could order a pizza...?

Monkeybot · 05-01-2003, 08:59 AM

Jews celebrate Lent?

Bree · 05-01-2003, 10:43 AM

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Originally posted by Radorth
There is too much reading into the other's minds or something.

Actually, I think it's because people on both sides of the issue automatically think that the other person is insulting them in some way, simply by believing (or not) in a deity.

fatherphil · 05-01-2003, 12:28 PM

don't worry, just learn to cut slack in all directions.

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04-30-2003, 07:48 PM	#12
HelenM Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Ill Posts: 6,577	Hi sakrilege, I don't recall you being unfriendly to me - but thanks anyway Helen

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Badfish Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Death Valley, CA Posts: 1,738	Yeah I think sakrilege has been cordial from what I've seen. But I think Goliath needs a hug. :hug:

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Zadok001 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Two Steps Ahead Posts: 1,124	You're allowed to have pizza at ALL during Lent? One of my Jewish pals was desperately waiting for the end of Lent so she could order a pizza...?

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Monkeybot Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,102	Jews celebrate Lent?

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