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Hi,

I've seen a lot of religious posts on this forum recently, many of which seem to be "atheists vs. christians" themed. I was just wondering why we can't get along, and respect each other's beliefs? Wouldn't that be better, after all? With all of the religious tension in the world today, we need more people to get along with each other.

Nice sentiment. Too bad they can never let it happen.

Dragonis-beta']Hi,

I've seen a lot of religious posts on this forum recently, many of which seem to be "atheists vs. christians" themed. I was just wondering why we can't get along, and respect each other's beliefs? Wouldn't that be better, after all? With all of the religious tension in the world today, we need more people to get along with each other.
Sonny, it ain't gonna happen. This is a forum and this happens all of the time. Actually we've had more religious threads than on average, but still. That's what makes this place interesting. Otherwise we'd all be polite and boring.

The question you should be asking is 'Why can't we all just get a bong?'
It'd solve so many problems.

The question you should be asking is 'Why can't we all just get a bong?'
It'd solve so many problems.

Hear, hear.

It's in human nature to be 'schismisstic'

Sadly, that's not a real word, but would be krazzzy if it were.

The question you should be asking is 'Why can't we all just get a bong?'
It'd solve so many problems.
But then we would be fighting over who gets the last bag of Lays.

I agree with the other posters. If we want to get along, we need to all get a bong!

Dragonis-beta']Hi,

I've seen a lot of religious posts on this forum recently, many of which seem to be "atheists vs. christians" themed. I was just wondering why we can't get along, and respect each other's beliefs? Wouldn't that be better, after all? With all of the religious tension in the world today, we need more people to get along with each other.

Kumbaya my Lord, kumbaya
Kumbaya my Lord, kumbaya
Kumbaya my Lord, kumbaya
Oh Lord kumbaya
Someone's crying my Lord, kumbaya
Someone's crying my Lord, kumbaya
Someone's crying my Lord, kumbaya
Oh Lord kumbaya
(Whatever the other Things are.) :fluffle: :fluffle:

But then we would be fighting over who gets the last bag of Lays.

I don't care which lay I get as long as I get one. :D ...couldn't resist, just couldn't..:)

Most of the problems originate in the discomfort felt by atheists when religious people try to push their religion into their lives, or too much into the public sphere.

I don't care which lay I get as long as I get one. :D ...couldn't resist, just couldn't..:)

Ahahaha :p

Debating and fighting is what make this place fun. If you want mellow shit, check out the Paradise thread thing.:)

You do realise that this is a debating forum don't you?

Most of the problems originate in the discomfort felt by atheists when religious people try to push their religion into their lives, or too much into the public sphere.

Some of the problems originate in the discomfort felt by the Christians when athesists start bashing Christianity. :eek:

Most of the problems originate in the discomfort felt by atheists when religious people try to push their religion into their lives, or too much into the public sphere.

That's why they should smoke weed. The Atheists would feel very comfortable and the religious folks would be far too lazy to push their agenda into the public sphere. :)

You do realise that this is a debating forum don't you?

:eek: It is? :D

Most of the problems originate in the discomfort felt by atheists when religious people try to push their religion into their lives, or too much into the public sphere.

This is pretty much it sadly, its not supposed to feel like Christianity is getting shoved down people's throats, yet sometimes people just say things that aren't really Biblically accurate, people jump to conclusions and generalizations, and then angriness happens :(

Most of the problems originate in the discomfort felt by atheists when religious people try to push their religion into their lives, or too much into the public sphere.
As an atheist living in America, I can say that is complete bullshit. Most of the problems stem from a very small minority of Christians, and the rabid atheist here who abuse the court system to try to prevent people from expressing any kind of faith system.

:eek: It is? :D

No, not at all, definately not. How dare you make a statement like that, that's what Hitler did you know.... [/ramble on ad infinitum and et nauseum]

*insert arbitrary Wikipedia link here*

As an atheist living in America, I can say that is complete bullshit. Most of the problems stem from a very small minority of Christians, and the rabid atheist here who abuse the court system to try to prevent people from expressing any kind of faith system.
MOst religus folks are okey, but there is this crazy core that do bad things, be it those who bomb abortion clinicks, or be it al-quaideleal

As an atheist living in America, I can say that is complete bullshit. Most of the problems stem from a very small minority of Christians, and the rabid atheist here who abuse the court system to try to prevent people from expressing any kind of faith system.

Uh-huh, that's what we do, atheists are gonna make sure no one ever says "Merry Christmas" again. After we finish eating aborted fetuses and creating more heathens by teaching evolution. We are totallly stopping people from doing anything religous....anywhere....anytime....at all....ever.


Or, you know, we could be trying to not have America be a theocracy

It's in human nature to be 'schismisstic'

Sadly, that's not a real word, but would be krazzzy if it were.

I just spent the last 5 minutes trying to pronounce that word. >_<

As an atheist living in America, I can say that is complete bullshit. Most of the problems stem from a very small minority of Christians, and the rabid atheist here who abuse the court system to try to prevent people from expressing any kind of faith system.

If I had a "Newb of the week" award, you'd get it. Unfortunately, I don't.

I think over all the athiests on here and I get along pretty well. They have (for the most part) been respectful and fun to talk to. I think that may have to do with the fact that I don't see myself in competition with them though, and have no interest in "winning" since it's not a competition. ;)

If I had a "Newb of the week" award, you'd get it. Unfortunately, I don't.
Use this...
http://codenamehippie.com/pictures/beginner_trophy.jpg

I think over all the athiests on here and I get along pretty well. They have (for the most part) been respectful and fun to talk to. I think that may have to do with the fact that I don't see myself in competition with them though, and have no interest in "winning" since it's not a competition. ;)

You'll never win with that kind of attitude.:)

You'll never win with that kind of attitude.:)
yeah, but I never have to lose with that kind of attitude either. See, there is an upside :D

what makes you think we dont get along???

we are so friendly here that we take turns making new nations just so we can pretend hold differring opinions to spur on debate. most of the wacked out chritians or atheists are just friends pretending to be someone else for a day.

Sonny, it ain't gonna happen. This is a forum and this happens all of the time. Actually we've had more religious threads than on average, but still. That's what makes this place interesting. Otherwise we'd all be polite and boring.

I'd agree, but after the 50th "Why don't you believe what I believe?" thread, it's not interesting. It's worse than boring. Seriously, we've all heard it all before. I agree with the thread-maker. Let's talk about something else. I'm fed up of having my view spat upon by others, and I'm sure everyone else is.

It's debate. I highly doubt anyone here harbors personal hatred for anyone else based on their religion or lack thereof. Do we guys and gals?;)

I just spent the last 5 minutes trying to pronounce that word. >_<

skiz mystic

It's debate. I highly doubt anyone here harbors personal hatred for anyone else based on their religion or lack thereof. Do we guys and gals?;)

Hell no. We all get together once a week and...points to post #9. :D

If I had a "Newb of the week" award, you'd get it. Unfortunately, I don't.
You could take one out of your trophey case.

But don't confuse it with your award for juvenile debate.