Why would an atheist pressure anyone to not believe in a God?
Yes, sadly they do. It happens here on JWN. It's bewildering, until you see that the atheists doing this used to be JWs.
FlyingHighNow
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HOW TO AVOID THE A-HOLE SPIRIT OF SOME HERE...
by DATA-DOG in1) take meds for your megalomania and delusions of grandeur.. .
suggestions welcome.. .
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HOW TO AVOID THE A-HOLE SPIRIT OF SOME HERE...
by DATA-DOG in1) take meds for your megalomania and delusions of grandeur.. .
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dd.
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FlyingHighNow
"The only time I have had any issue with atheists is when they try to pressure others to be atheists." - FHN
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Interesting, I've known a lot of atheists including my best friend and have never been pressured to be atheist.
That's a good thing, no? I wish I could say the same.
Pressure isn't equal to coercion.
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Post some niceness ! There is too much negativity in the world.
by new hope and happiness inso here we are on a niceness thread talking about nice things.. yesterday a very pretty girl left her mobile behind at the computer in the libary, i returned it to her and she gave me a hug.
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FlyingHighNow
This is music piece behind the video I just posted:
Hans Zimmer - Time
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Post some niceness ! There is too much negativity in the world.
by new hope and happiness inso here we are on a niceness thread talking about nice things.. yesterday a very pretty girl left her mobile behind at the computer in the libary, i returned it to her and she gave me a hug.
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FlyingHighNow
Words of wisdom--The meaning of life, from an unexpected citizen.
I love this treasure from Matthew Silver. The music score alone is worth a listen, but listen to what he says. He's got some good advice and wisdom about life.
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Contemplating a Major Life Change.
by Joe Grundy innever was a jw, but been here long enough to have made some friends and respect opinions.. retired in 2004, lived in cyprus 2005-2010. back here in wales since then.. just back from a holiday in france (most recent of many).
love the country, the lifestyle, can get by in the language.. just seen an advert for a country estate (british-owned) they want someone to live on site, do a bit of handyman stuff, etc., look after (mainly brit) holiday visitors in return for zero rent (only utitlties).
family would be abe to come and stay for free.
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FlyingHighNow
Hey, it's big enough for two families...
What to do all day? Write, do art work, garden, research, site see, learn to do sculpture, garden....
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Contemplating a Major Life Change.
by Joe Grundy innever was a jw, but been here long enough to have made some friends and respect opinions.. retired in 2004, lived in cyprus 2005-2010. back here in wales since then.. just back from a holiday in france (most recent of many).
love the country, the lifestyle, can get by in the language.. just seen an advert for a country estate (british-owned) they want someone to live on site, do a bit of handyman stuff, etc., look after (mainly brit) holiday visitors in return for zero rent (only utitlties).
family would be abe to come and stay for free.
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FlyingHighNow
My doc says the French are happier and healthier than Americans. You are fortunate to have an opportunity like this to seriously consider.
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Post some niceness ! There is too much negativity in the world.
by new hope and happiness inso here we are on a niceness thread talking about nice things.. yesterday a very pretty girl left her mobile behind at the computer in the libary, i returned it to her and she gave me a hug.
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HOW TO AVOID THE A-HOLE SPIRIT OF SOME HERE...
by DATA-DOG in1) take meds for your megalomania and delusions of grandeur.. .
suggestions welcome.. .
dd.
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FlyingHighNow
What a ridiculous question.
The question is rhetorical, but to clarify this for you: we know you base your conclusion on more than the statistics of what scientists believe or don't believe, so why the hysteria over the statistics? Edited to add, maybe "spazzing out" is more accurate then the word hysteria.
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Post some niceness ! There is too much negativity in the world.
by new hope and happiness inso here we are on a niceness thread talking about nice things.. yesterday a very pretty girl left her mobile behind at the computer in the libary, i returned it to her and she gave me a hug.
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FlyingHighNow
Don't Let Me Down
This is one passionate little boy. (Don't tell him he's little though.)
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HOW TO AVOID THE A-HOLE SPIRIT OF SOME HERE...
by DATA-DOG in1) take meds for your megalomania and delusions of grandeur.. .
suggestions welcome.. .
dd.
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FlyingHighNow
If you're an atheist, I ask you, does your atheism hinge on believing most scientists are atheists? I'm hoping you have more reasons than that for your conclusion. From what I've found, doing research, the numbers go from 27 % belief in some kind of deity, to around 50 %.
In my view, atheism isn't a problem. The only time I have any issue with atheists is when they try to pressure others to be atheists. We all walk a different journey. We have to make our own minds up. Living peacefully together, working together, is paramount. I have more problems with dangerous things done in the name of religion, than I do with atheism. When either atheists or religionists step on each others' backs, it's a problem. I'd rather see unethical or dangerous things addressed individually, than to see blanket condemnation of either religion or science. I'd also like to see the myths about both discovered and understood accurately.
