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Topic: RE: How safe is this place?
I was not aware this was to be a place to debate religion and the like. If that is what this is to be then I will stick to my other groups. I do not really like to debate my beliefs as I have no need to defend them to anyone. This is a WLS site that provides support for those of us not needing someones prayers.
I belong to a really cool Yahoo group where some very educated, thoughtful people debate and argue a variety of issues. Let me know, and I will send you the link.
We are finding our place and momentum here at this board. I wanted to be around like minded people here. Not all Atheists think the same either. Have non-theists beliefs does not make us all the same. Learning from each other and giving support in our journey is key.
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on 9/15/05 1:21 am - Las Vegas, NV
on 9/15/05 1:21 am - Las Vegas, NV
Topic: RE: How safe is this place?
Gosh, the more things change, the more things stay the same.
Remember when the men's board started, there were those that wanted it to be a "He man women haters club" "No women allowed) (Little Rascals). It raised quite a stink on the mens board and the main board.
Well, here we are again.
What fun is this board going to be if we all think and speak the same?
Tek
Topic: RE: How safe is this place?
Tooter, I'd say I probably speak for everyone here when I say we WOULD welcome others "so long as they weren't pummeling the pulpit." Atheists and religious people can share one very serious concern these days: The perversion and abuse of religion. Christian Fundamentalists right here in America are using religion as a weapon and as a political tool more and more. We should all be concerned about that!
Topic: RE: How safe is this place?
I hate to say I think the one thing we have working in our favor here is that the navigation on this site is TERRIBLE!!! A lot of people don't even know where to look for the majority of the message boards! The "secret passageway" link to the boards doesn't even appear on the page they call the "Main Entrance"!! The Religion board has fewer total posts than this board has already and a thread calls it a "shame and a disgrace." One poster notes that it took her "months to find" that board.
Probably the way most people find these other boards is by clicking the Interests links in profiles. But if you don't bookmark it while you're there, you may not find it again! I notice from posts on the Main Messageboard that apparently people keep losing the Men's board.
I hope that religious people don't come here. It's been my experience that very few are even capable of "respectful" discussion when it comes to this subject.
Topic: RE: How safe is this place?
My sincerest apologies. I came to continue my education into the human condition - regardless of religion. I'm not popping in to gawk or judge. I won't post again here - I'd not considered you wouldn't welcome other's so long as they weren't pummeling the pulpit. Again, please accept my apologies. Bowing out.
(deactivated member)
on 9/14/05 9:41 pm - Las Vegas, NV
on 9/14/05 9:41 pm - Las Vegas, NV
(deactivated member)
on 9/14/05 9:40 pm - Las Vegas, NV
on 9/14/05 9:40 pm - Las Vegas, NV
Topic: RE: How safe is this place?
I believe we just have to avoid attacking specific people or religions, and we will probably be OK.
Tek
(deactivated member)
on 9/14/05 9:36 pm - Las Vegas, NV
on 9/14/05 9:36 pm - Las Vegas, NV
Topic: RE: How safe is this place?
How is that much different than Marx's "Religion is the opiate of the masses"
Jesse is pretty bold for a politico.
This goes to the question of Why was religion created? My answer is basically to keep people in line, to get them to accept a lot of indignities, squaller, injustice by promising them a better place and life after they die. You will be pleasing God if you work hard now, and you will get a reward later.
Tek
(deactivated member)
on 9/14/05 9:32 pm - Las Vegas, NV
on 9/14/05 9:32 pm - Las Vegas, NV
Topic: RE: How safe is this place?
I am not knowledgable on that topic, but would be interested in it.
"A World Wide Flood"
"The Earth is 6000 years old"
There are topics gallore that could be interesting.
Tek
(deactivated member)
on 9/14/05 9:29 pm - Las Vegas, NV
on 9/14/05 9:29 pm - Las Vegas, NV
Topic: RE: How safe is this place?
There will be the few zealots that make an appearance, and undoubtedly will demonstrate why many Athiests and Agnostics are also anti-religion (as I become more and more every day).
I would welcome anyone that can be respectful and thoughtful in discussion.
Tek