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How would you like to be told you're going to hell because you're not a Christian? I hear it from many people: Young Christian right-wingers, televangelists, even my mom (though not as directly or harshly).

I only have two opinions to share:
The Bible is fiction. It's based on stories, myths, and hallucinations caused by drug use.
The Christian Right is neither Christian nor right.

How would you like to be told you're going to hell because you're not a Christian? I hear it from many people: Young Christian right-wingers, televangelists, even my mom (though not as directly or harshly).

I only have two opinions to share:
The Bible is fiction. It's based on stories, myths, and hallucinations caused by drug use.
The Christian Right is neither Christian nor right. i dont think most conservatives think you're going to hell just because you're not a christian, thats just the far far christian right

How would you like to be told you're going to hell because you're not a Christian? I hear it from many people: Young Christian right-wingers, televangelists, even my mom (though not as directly or harshly).

I only have two opinions to share:
The Bible is fiction. It's based on stories, myths, and hallucinations caused by drug use.
The Christian Right is neither Christian nor right. i dont think most conservatives think you're going to hell just because you're not a christian, thats just the far far christian right

um i know. read the post...

How would you like to be told you're going to hell because you're not a Christian? I hear it from many people: Young Christian right-wingers, televangelists, even my mom (though not as directly or harshly).

I only have two opinions to share:
The Bible is fiction. It's based on stories, myths, and hallucinations caused by drug use.
The Christian Right is neither Christian nor right. i dont think most conservatives think you're going to hell just because you're not a christian, thats just the far far christian right

um i know. read the post... ugh ..... i just did, sorry

I only have two opinions to share:
The Bible is fiction. It's based on stories, myths, and hallucinations caused by drug use.
The Christian Right is neither Christian nor right.

Dude, the reason you're being told you're going to go to hell is probably because you're calling the Bible a pipe dream. That'll evoke anger from a lot of Christians and Jews. And, although they may not be justified in calling you such, you've still got a very controversial opinion on the Bible.

(I admit, the Bible isn't all true. However, there must have been a fight from Egypt, there was a King David, Solomon, and the like. So, it all came from somewhere. I'll recognize your right to have religious freedom if you'll not diss the Bible that 7/8 of the world founds their religion on. (Alright, that number is estimated, but it's still very high)).

I only have two opinions to share:
The Bible is fiction. It's based on stories, myths, and hallucinations caused by drug use.
The Christian Right is neither Christian nor right.

Dude, the reason you're being told you're going to go to hell is probably because you're calling the Bible a pipe dream. That'll evoke anger from a lot of Christians and Jews. And, although they may not be justified in calling you such, you've still got a very controversial opinion on the Bible.

(I admit, the Bible isn't all true. However, there must have been a fight from Egypt, there was a King David, Solomon, and the like. So, it all came from somewhere. I'll recognize your right to have religious freedom if you'll not diss the Bible that 7/8 of the world founds their religion on. (Alright, that number is estimated, but it's still very high)).

That number is really, really, really off. And I don't care.
The bible is fiction.
I don't tell them that. I just say "I'm not a Christi--" and I get cut off.

Dude, the reason you're being told you're going to go to hell is probably because you're calling the Bible a pipe dream. That'll evoke anger from a lot of Christians and Jews. And, although they may not be justified in calling you such, you've still got a very controversial opinion on the Bible.


Only the heathen Christians are not allowed to express their ideas and opinions. Telling the heathen Christians that *they* are wrong, however, is a good and holy quest and is necessary to convert them to The Truth (TM). Something is bad only if the <insert whoever one doesn't like here>'s are doing it. The <insert ones own religion here>'s, however, are free to do whatever they please.

And no, this isn't hypocrisy, because the <insert ones own religion here>'s are incapable of sin and wrongdoing.... :wink:

I only have two opinions to share:
The Bible is fiction. It's based on stories, myths, and hallucinations caused by drug use.
The Christian Right is neither Christian nor right.How about since you are not a christian, and you have nothing good to say except to bash their religion, you create a topic about something else instead of trolling?

I only have two opinions to share:
The Bible is fiction. It's based on stories, myths, and hallucinations caused by drug use.
The Christian Right is neither Christian nor right.How about since you are not a christian, and you have nothing good to say except to bash their religion, you create a topic about something else instead of trolling?

Oh fuck you, jerk. You're the kind I hate.

How would you like to be told you're going to hell because you're not a Christian? I hear it from many people: Young Christian right-wingers, televangelists, even my mom (though not as directly or harshly).

I only have two opinions to share:
The Bible is fiction. It's based on stories, myths, and hallucinations caused by drug use.
The Christian Right is neither Christian nor right.

Indeed. You give too much credence to extremists. Even though they arent to be ignored. Self righteous types like to make a lot of noise and make it seem that they hae more credibilty than they really do.

Dont forget. America was founded by puritans. But now there only exist the Capitalised versions.

I only have two opinions to share:
The Bible is fiction. It's based on stories, myths, and hallucinations caused by drug use.
The Christian Right is neither Christian nor right.How about since you are not a christian, and you have nothing good to say except to bash their religion, you create a topic about something else instead of trolling?

Oh f--- you, jerk. You're the kind I hate. flaming too are we?

How would you like to be told you're going to hell because you're not a Christian? I hear it from many people: Young Christian right-wingers, televangelists, even my mom (though not as directly or harshly).

I only have two opinions to share:
The Bible is fiction. It's based on stories, myths, and hallucinations caused by drug use.
The Christian Right is neither Christian nor right.

How would you like being told something you believe in is pure fiction brought on by somebody that was a drug user?

You're going to Hell if you don't have saving faith in Jesus Christ, who died for your sins. Now what is so oppressive about that? Am I going to kill you because you refuse to believe? ~ Michael.

the Bible that 7/8 of the world founds their religion on.Not quite. (http://www.religioustolerance.org/worldrel.htm)

You're going to Hell if you don't have saving faith in Jesus Christ, who died for your sins. Now what is so oppressive about that? Am I going to kill you because you refuse to believe? ~ Michael.

Ok, I'll go to Hell and burn like the sinner that I am. You're right!

How would you like to be told you're going to hell because you're not a Christian? I hear it from many people: Young Christian right-wingers, televangelists, even my mom (though not as directly or harshly).

I only have two opinions to share:
The Bible is fiction. It's based on stories, myths, and hallucinations caused by drug use.
The Christian Right is neither Christian nor right.

How would you like being told something you believe in is pure fiction brought on by somebody that was a drug user?

it's called god damn free speech
many religions are based on myths and stories
drug use was expected
read the first chapter of ezekiel, ACID HEAD!
it adds up k

How would you like to be told you're going to hell because you're not a Christian? I hear it from many people: Young Christian right-wingers, televangelists, even my mom (though not as directly or harshly).

I only have two opinions to share:
The Bible is fiction. It's based on stories, myths, and hallucinations caused by drug use.
The Christian Right is neither Christian nor right.

How would you like being told something you believe in is pure fiction brought on by somebody that was a drug user?

it's called god damn free speech
many religions are based on myths and stories
drug use was expected
read the first chapter of ezekiel, ACID HEAD!
it adds up kFreedom of religion, baby! Freedom of speech! Woo hoo! You better turn, or you're gonna burn! ~ Michael.

Fundamentalists bitch that aetheists attack their beliefs. But its really a tweo way street. We dont like to be told that our beliefs are wrong and that if we dont come around to yours we will be punsihed.

That might not constitute a threat by legel terms. But you can still see how an individual may interpret it that way.

By the way, I heard about this today:

Christian Wrestling Federation
http://www.christianwrestling.com/

You just can't make up stuff like this! ~ Michael.

How would you like to be told you're going to hell because you're not a Christian? I hear it from many people: Young Christian right-wingers, televangelists, even my mom (though not as directly or harshly).

I only have two opinions to share:
The Bible is fiction. It's based on stories, myths, and hallucinations caused by drug use.
The Christian Right is neither Christian nor right.

How would you like being told something you believe in is pure fiction brought on by somebody that was a drug user?

it's called god damn free speech
many religions are based on myths and stories
drug use was expected
read the first chapter of ezekiel, ACID HEAD!
it adds up k

The athiest/agnostic approach to religion is just as oppressive as the religious approach to athiesm is, 'sall I was sayin'

religion is the only firecracker left on this forum.

How would you like being told something you believe in is pure fiction brought on by somebody that was a drug user?

it's called god damn free speechWhere did he try to limit free speech?
But you can still see how an individual may interpret it that way.I don't understand it, though. It's not saying, "I will do something bad to you", but "Something bad will happen to you."

Exactly. That is the definition of a threat. "If you dont do this (Believe in god) Something bad will happen to you (You'll go to hell) And a vauge one at that which is even more unsettling.

Modify it a little and get rid of the religious brackets and it could be a mobster saying it.

Exactly. That is the definition of a threat. "If you dont do this (Believe in god) Something bad will happen to you (You'll go to hell) And a vauge one at that which is even more unsettling.

Modify it a little and get rid of the religious brackets and it could be a mobster saying it.

lol

Exactly. That is the definition of a threat.Merriam Webster says it is "an expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage". I have never seen a Christian threaten to send someone to Hell. (It also says "an indication of something impending", but if that's the definition we're using, then saying, "tomorrow the sun will rise" counts as a threat, too.)

Exactly. That is the definition of a threat. "If you dont do this (Believe in god) Something bad will happen to you (You'll go to hell) And a vauge one at that which is even more unsettling.

Modify it a little and get rid of the religious brackets and it could be a mobster saying it.

But if you don't believe in God, and you don't believe in Hell, you've got nothing to worry about.

I've got this death ray, and if you don't give me your money, I'll blow up the world!

Exactly. That is the definition of a threat. "If you dont do this (Believe in god) Something bad will happen to you (You'll go to hell) And a vauge one at that which is even more unsettling.

Modify it a little and get rid of the religious brackets and it could be a mobster saying it.

But if you don't believe in God, and you don't believe in Hell, you've got nothing to worry about.

I've got this death ray, and if you don't give me your money, I'll blow up the world!

Humans are social creatures. Its natural to listen to what others are saying. No one likes to be secondguessed. Christians dont like the implications of a non christians belief. And Atheists dont like the inplications of a christians belief.

And Nancio. That definition is flawed. Dont play Semantics with me. And dont selectively quote.
Dictionary.com defines it as
1. An expression of an intention to inflict pain, injury, evil, or punishment.
2. An indication of impending danger or harm.
3. One that is regarded as a possible danger; a menace.

And the highlighted is the context in which I mean.

That definition is flawed.That's how I use the word...
Dont play Semantics with me.?
and dont selectively quote.Should I have quoted all three definitions instead of two of them?
2. An indication of impending danger or harm.
3. One that is regarded as a possible danger; a menace.

And the highlighted is the context in which I mean.If I said, "If you don't get out of the way of that speeding car, you're going to get hit", I would not understand why someone would get upset at me for making a threat.

How would you like to be told you're going to hell because you're not a Christian? I hear it from many people: Young Christian right-wingers, televangelists, even my mom (though not as directly or harshly).

I only have two opinions to share:
The Bible is fiction. It's based on stories, myths, and hallucinations caused by drug use.
The Christian Right is neither Christian nor right.This is indeed a problem. As a Conservative, I uphold a persons right to believe or not believe in whatever way they chose. As a Christian, it is not up to me to judge another as to whether they are going to Hell or not, that is entirely up to God. Most faiths (Christian or otherwise) discourage the use of drugs. History itself is nothing but a collection of stories and myths, it is up to the individual to make the choice on what to believe about it and what not to. To me it is better to be right-wing, and a Christian, than to be otherwise. To someone else, it is not the right choice. What is the problem?

Dude, the reason you're being told you're going to go to hell is probably because you're calling the Bible a pipe dream. That'll evoke anger from a lot of Christians and Jews. And, although they may not be justified in calling you such, you've still got a very controversial opinion on the Bible.


Only the heathen Christians are not allowed to express their ideas and opinions. Telling the heathen Christians that *they* are wrong, however, is a good and holy quest and is necessary to convert them to The Truth (TM). Something is bad only if the <insert whoever one doesn't like here>'s are doing it. The <insert ones own religion here>'s, however, are free to do whatever they please.

And no, this isn't hypocrisy, because the <insert ones own religion here>'s are incapable of sin and wrongdoing.... :wink:Most Christian faiths teach that man is incapable of not sinning. I have never seen one that teaches that man is perfect or can be made perfect through anything that man can do.

I only have two opinions to share:
The Bible is fiction. It's based on stories, myths, and hallucinations caused by drug use.
The Christian Right is neither Christian nor right.How about since you are not a christian, and you have nothing good to say except to bash their religion, you create a topic about something else instead of trolling?How very civil of you Friends of Bill. Even though we are on opposite sides of the political spectrum, we agree on not bashing someone elses belief.

I only have two opinions to share:
The Bible is fiction. It's based on stories, myths, and hallucinations caused by drug use.
The Christian Right is neither Christian nor right.How about since you are not a christian, and you have nothing good to say except to bash their religion, you create a topic about something else instead of trolling?

Oh f--- you, jerk. You're the kind I hate.And ladies and gentlemen welcome to the reason for why he gets the treatment from others.

I only have two opinions to share:
The Bible is fiction. It's based on stories, myths, and hallucinations caused by drug use.
The Christian Right is neither Christian nor right.How about since you are not a christian, and you have nothing good to say except to bash their religion, you create a topic about something else instead of trolling?

Oh f--- you, jerk. You're the kind I hate.And ladies and gentlemen welcome to the reason for why he gets the treatment from others.hey nobody deserves flamming; he was just telling him/her to stop trolling

How would you like to be told you're going to hell because you're not a Christian? I hear it from many people: Young Christian right-wingers, televangelists, even my mom (though not as directly or harshly).

I only have two opinions to share:
The Bible is fiction. It's based on stories, myths, and hallucinations caused by drug use.
The Christian Right is neither Christian nor right.

How would you like being told something you believe in is pure fiction brought on by somebody that was a drug user?

it's called god damn free speech
many religions are based on myths and stories
drug use was expected
read the first chapter of ezekiel, ACID HEAD!
it adds up kNot here. Here it is called flamebaiting, flaming, and trolling.

I only have two opinions to share:
The Bible is fiction. It's based on stories, myths, and hallucinations caused by drug use.
The Christian Right is neither Christian nor right.How about since you are not a christian, and you have nothing good to say except to bash their religion, you create a topic about something else instead of trolling?

Oh f--- you, jerk. You're the kind I hate.And ladies and gentlemen welcome to the reason for why he gets the treatment from others.hey nobody deserves flamming; he was just telling him/her to stop trollingI was referring to C-Bass.

I only have two opinions to share:
The Bible is fiction. It's based on stories, myths, and hallucinations caused by drug use.
The Christian Right is neither Christian nor right.How about since you are not a christian, and you have nothing good to say except to bash their religion, you create a topic about something else instead of trolling?

Oh f--- you, jerk. You're the kind I hate.And ladies and gentlemen welcome to the reason for why he gets the treatment from others.hey nobody deserves flamming; he was just telling him/her to stop trollingI was referring to C-Bass.oh