i was just thinking.
since christmas is about the birth of christ, i know dec 25 was not his birthday, probly born around late sept or early oct. i guess he wanted to be born right before the baseball playoffs and world series, just kidding.
it was the early christian church that appointed dec 25th.
Clash, you are an excellent troll.
1. Atheism can not be lived consistently
Do I care? Why should I care?
2. Christmas is against Atheism
Christmas is a holiday. I didn't know that holidays could think, hold opinions, or take certain positions.
3. Atheist seem to keep borrowing capitol from the Christian Worldview
Even if this were true, who cares?
Richard
been here awhile now, mostly as a lurker, but while reading alot of posts, i feel justified in formulating an opinion on who the coolest person on this board is.
so my vote goes to ....drum roll.... .
valis .
I got a plastic bubble for sale. Anyone want to buy it, climb in and get in the fetal position?
RandomTask, now you are giving me ideas! <Creative juices flowing.>
Outlaw, what province do you live in?
Richard
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41 rules men wish women knew .
1. if you think you're fat, you probably are.
don't ask us.. 2. learn to work the toilet seat: if it's up put it down.. 3. don't cut your hair.
Sometimes, he's not thinking about you. Live with it.
LOL. Too funny.
If you think you're fat, you probably are. Don't ask us.
LOL. I found it to be the exact opposite. The thin beauties are the ones who worry about looking fat.
Richard
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been here awhile now, mostly as a lurker, but while reading alot of posts, i feel justified in formulating an opinion on who the coolest person on this board is.
so my vote goes to ....drum roll.... .
valis .
OK, OK....there are way too many cool people on this board. To avoid hurt feelings, I will refrain from mentioning them.
Those of you who know I like you, know why I think you are so cool.
Those of you who know I don't like you, know why I don't. What some of you don't know is that I think you are cool too. But I will never tell you that!
Richard
been here awhile now, mostly as a lurker, but while reading alot of posts, i feel justified in formulating an opinion on who the coolest person on this board is.
so my vote goes to ....drum roll.... .
valis .
What? No one has mentioned ME? <sitting in corner and pouting>
Richard
perhaps this information has already been posted, so if it has i apologize.
but according to the jan 1st watchtower which was given to me, there was a 2.8% increase in publishers in the world over last year, with over 1.2 billion hours spent in service...(like those numbers aren't inflated.... when i looked back at the 92 watchtower, the number of partakers was only 8850...a mere 90 people more.
so in the span of an entire decade...only 90 people have died?????
When was the last time anyone has met one of the "remnant" and not thought this person is a few bricks short of a full load or not the brightest bulb in the pack.
Actually, I have only met one person of the remnant and he was a zealous elderly brother would was anointed before the 1935 sealing. He was a good example of what a Christian should be. He was also very gentle, unassuming and very sharp.
Richard
well all i wanted to tell you that i am still very much happily in love with my girlfriend.
in fact she just found out she got a job and will be moving down with me in just a few weeks.
i am so excited.
Congratulations!
I was wondering how it was going. Thanks for the update! I wish both of you the greatest happiness.
Richard
in the past few months i have gotton into another depression,or maybe i have been in one for a long time and now its getting worst,whatever the case is,i cant seem to get out of it...i dont have much help any way,i rarely do anything and when i do get out the house its to go to the doctor or some other thing thats not really fun..... .
my brother says its my fault im like this,i just wanted to know if its true,can i help it,or not?he said i did this to myself??
?i was thinking in what way?
(((Shytears)))
Laura, it sounds like you are suffering from severe depression which means it is not your fault. See your doctor or a good therapist. The good news is that depression is 90% treatable and you can have a normal life.
I have dealt with many depressed people. If you want someone to talk to, email me and I will send you my contact information.
Richard
no, not me this year.
i won last year.
i just wanted to talk about this year, it's bothering me.
Second, nice guys almost always get the shaft. It's assholes like Rod who just skate through.
That's because the nice ones with normally stick to their ethics while the not-so-nice will do anything that gets them where they want to go.
I had a Romanian friend who wondered why when Romania switched from Communist to democratic, the same people were in power. The reason is obvious: if supporting Communism got them in power, they support Communism. If supporting Democracy got them in power, they support Democracy .Whatever gets them in power, they will do.
Note that I am not saying that Rod is that cold-hearted or dishonest. Afterall, I don't know the fellow at all.
Richard
i was just thinking.
since christmas is about the birth of christ, i know dec 25 was not his birthday, probly born around late sept or early oct. i guess he wanted to be born right before the baseball playoffs and world series, just kidding.
it was the early christian church that appointed dec 25th.
I suspect that Skeptic is more into the shopping malls of man made religion and just being plain religious than he is up holdinding his atheist dogma.
LOL. Yeah, my lifestyle is so religious. Especially when I am doing BDSM with a lady I am not married to. After all, I DO worship women!
Newsflash: I don't have to uphold an atheistic dogma. Or any dogma...that is the good part of not being part of any religion or cult.
I live my life as I choose, for better or for worse. I don't care if I am consistent with my beliefs or not. I just want to have a reasonably happy life before I die. I don't see how miltant adherence to any dogma will serve that very well.
I enjoy dabbling with illogical things that an atheist should not do. Like astrology, mystics, magic, tarot cards, psychics, Healing Touch, Reflexology, religion, etc. Do I really think these things work? Not really. I even know how they work and why people think it is "real". But I do have a emotional/religious side that enjoys them and is in awe of them too. I have long ago accepted that "illogical" side of me as being very human. And on occasion, I try to be "openminded" about those topics and give my illogical side an outlet. And I don't give a rat's ass what anyone thinks of that side of me.
Besides, nothing kills a conversation about astrology quicker than saying, "Let me show you why that is a bunch of bunk."
Besides, not being consistent gives me a peek at the viewpoints and reasoning of others.
Richard
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