I also note quite a bit of atheist rebuttal on this forum (just an observation)--this thread if you want an example.Well thanks for making my point Binadub. Unless we simply lower our eyes and agree, we are considered to be trying to convert, or being dogmatic.
Berengaria
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Atheists: Lowest Retention Rate Next to JWs
by breakfast of champions inarticle found here.. .
those who grow up in an atheist household are least likely to maintain their beliefs about religion as adults, according to a study by georgetown university's center for applied research in the apostolate (cara).only about 30 percent of those who grow up in an atheist household remain atheists as adults.
this "retention rate" was the lowest among the 20 separate categories in the study.. there were 1,387 atheists (weighted) in the survey.
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Atheists: Lowest Retention Rate Next to JWs
by breakfast of champions inarticle found here.. .
those who grow up in an atheist household are least likely to maintain their beliefs about religion as adults, according to a study by georgetown university's center for applied research in the apostolate (cara).only about 30 percent of those who grow up in an atheist household remain atheists as adults.
this "retention rate" was the lowest among the 20 separate categories in the study.. there were 1,387 atheists (weighted) in the survey.
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Berengaria
King Solomon:
I (respectfully :-) disagree that atheists do not try to convert others.
That may be more true of the 30% atheists who are raised as atheists, who take it for granted, than for those who "converted" to atheism after disillusionment with religion.My experience is that exJW atheists do try to persuade others, especially exJWs, quite dogmatically in fact.
I would be very curious to hear some examples. In my experience, simply standing your ground as an atheist labels you as "dogmatic". Not to mention we are continually told that we will "come to our senses", or "we are only angry with god," or something equally condescending like
Wouldn't be surprised if the number is even lower for both atheists and JW's.
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Oracle
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Why are stars on Republican elephant logo inverted while Democrat donkey stars are upright?
by Kudra injwn conspiracy nuts are my favorite conspiracy nuts!.
so i'd like to throw you guys this chestnut: .
why are the stars on the republican elephant inverted while the stars on the democrat's donkey "right side up"?.
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Republicans=Evil
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OBVES got me thinking
by beksbks inthat i wasted an awesome song on a doomsday thread, so i thought i should just compile some more awesome music here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdhh3dfbico.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jryzkpembye.
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Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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OBVES got me thinking
by beksbks inthat i wasted an awesome song on a doomsday thread, so i thought i should just compile some more awesome music here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdhh3dfbico.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jryzkpembye.
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Ernest Borgnine, .dead at 95
by caliber inernest borgnine, the beefy screen star known for blustery, often villainous roles, but who won the best-actor oscar for playing against type as a lovesick butcher in marty in 1955, died sunday.
he was 95.. .
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Ernie we hardly knew ye!!!
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I messed myself up...
by MC RubberMallet inthe past few weeks have been hectic.. but i went through an experience that has messed me up since.. i met up with an old friend one day who i know went apostate.
it was a really bad day for me, which was really bad for me since i've been taking ttatt as a speed bump but still moving along in life with an ok adjustment.
he since brought a really nice house, cars, new job, everything he always wanted without feeling guilt.
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But to everybody out there, don't EVER try this "legal weed" spice, k2, bath salts stuff. It is horrible, it is not anything like MJ or even acid,
Absolutely
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Lifeguard Lopez fired
by bobld inhe used common sense but was fired.why.
because the company he worked for.
said "you must follow our guidelines or be fired".
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Berengaria
LOL National Review?