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Robin Banks · 08-10-2001, 05:11 PM

I know you will all enjoy this.

http://www.tencommandments.org/heathens.shtml

They've got our number, eh??

Abolish Work · 08-10-2001, 05:26 PM

Man this guy is so smart...his arguments are blowing me away.

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A RIDDLE FOR ATHEISTS

Johnny is 11. He is being taught the principles of the american constitution and its amendments by his atheistic parents. Recent lessons given him has focused on the first amendment.

The other day, Johnny's school teacher gave him some math problems for homework. When his teacher checked his homework the next day, she was astonished that Johnny gave everyone of the problems incorrect answers.

His teacher therefore called him to her desk and asked him had he forgotten how to solve such problems. But Johnny said to his teacher, "None of my answers are incorrect." His teacher asked him why did he say such, and he said, "Because the answers are the ones I believe them to be, and I have a constitutional right to my opinion. You have the opinion that the answers should be such and such, but I say differently. You cannot say my answers are wrong. I have the right to my opinion and you have the right to yours. If you are dogmatic that my answers should be the same as yours, that makes you self-righteous and a biggot. If you say my answers are wrong, you are judging me. Judge not lest you be judged. I deserve an 'A' like everyone else."

The riddle is this: Who is right, Johnny or his teacher? Is there an atheist who can solve this riddle?

Rich · 08-10-2001, 06:02 PM

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Atheists and all other nonbelievers in the True God - regardless of their level of "education" and position in the society - are therefore the true criminals of the world community and any sane government should treat them accordingly.

OK...roll up the paddy wagon and hop in...

Do not wish to be associated w/ II · 08-11-2001, 04:34 AM

Is there nothing that can be done about this? I am not versed in internet law, but this is hate-mongering and slander.

Do not wish to be associated w/ II · 08-11-2001, 04:38 AM

And whilst it may be true that no sane person will pay much heed to his silly 'arguments', if I can bestow such a lofty title on this tripe, it is still incredibly offensive and misrepresentative.

Gurdur · 08-11-2001, 05:00 AM

You might well be able to do something about it under French and German internet law, but not USA internet law, as far as I know, Tombola

Captain Pedantic · 08-13-2001, 07:26 AM

I think that, ultimately, to do something about it would be to give it a level of importance it does not deserve.

I mean come on! It's not horrific, it's just ridiculous. Maybe I have a sick sense of humour, but I thought the bit where he said that atheists are responsible for murder because they teach their children to abandon God was hilarious. What about all those Christians who commit murder, eh?

matt · 08-13-2001, 04:46 PM

Originally posted by Abolish Work:
"Who was right? Johnny or his teacher?"

I would say Johnny, but that's only because I sympathize with smooth-talking bigmouths who suck at math.

matt

Captain Pedantic · 08-15-2001, 06:45 AM

Actually, yes. It's the kind of thing I wish I'd had the guts to say if I was still at school.

As well as "The answers are only wrong in this universe"

notto · 08-17-2001, 04:27 AM

Apparently they don't like the French either.

What the heathen Statue of Liberty really means

08-10-2001, 05:11 PM	#1
Robin Banks Regular Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: http://www.geocities.com/agentbanks/ Posts: 396	More hilarious slander against atheists I know you will all enjoy this. http://www.tencommandments.org/heathens.shtml They've got our number, eh??

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08-11-2001, 04:34 AM	#4
Do not wish to be associated w/ II Regular Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: - Posts: 325	Is there nothing that can be done about this? I am not versed in internet law, but this is hate-mongering and slander.

08-11-2001, 04:38 AM	#5
Do not wish to be associated w/ II Regular Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: - Posts: 325	And whilst it may be true that no sane person will pay much heed to his silly 'arguments', if I can bestow such a lofty title on this tripe, it is still incredibly offensive and misrepresentative.

08-11-2001, 05:00 AM	#6
Gurdur Contributor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Buggered if I know Posts: 12,410	You might well be able to do something about it under French and German internet law, but not USA internet law, as far as I know, Tombola

08-13-2001, 07:26 AM	#7
Captain Pedantic Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: UK. Posts: 588	I think that, ultimately, to do something about it would be to give it a level of importance it does not deserve. I mean come on! It's not horrific, it's just ridiculous. Maybe I have a sick sense of humour, but I thought the bit where he said that atheists are responsible for murder because they teach their children to abandon God was hilarious. What about all those Christians who commit murder, eh?

08-13-2001, 04:46 PM	#8
matt Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Lakewood, CA, USA Posts: 38	Originally posted by Abolish Work: "Who was right? Johnny or his teacher?" I would say Johnny, but that's only because I sympathize with smooth-talking bigmouths who suck at math. matt

08-15-2001, 06:45 AM	#9
Captain Pedantic Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: UK. Posts: 588	Actually, yes. It's the kind of thing I wish I'd had the guts to say if I was still at school. As well as "The answers are only wrong in this universe"

08-17-2001, 04:27 AM	#10
notto Regular Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Minneapolis, MN US Posts: 133	Apparently they don't like the French either. What the heathen Statue of Liberty really means

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