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62. Incidentally, your gratuitous use of the N-Word does nothing to bolster your case against...

Reply to Goblinmonger (Reply #56)

Wed Jun 4, 2014, 03:43 PM

Jun 2014

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Top Ten Q&As About God, Jesus, the Bible & LGBT People [View all] cbayer Jun 2014 OP

Love #7 - pinto Jun 2014 #1

Seems to be a contradiction here. trotsky Jun 2014 #3

I like the last one about Pray Away the Gay. cbayer Jun 2014 #5

*sigh* trotsky Jun 2014 #2

Personally, I'll take Rev. Russell's beliefs over Fred Phelps's beliefs. stone space Jun 2014 #9

Good for you. trotsky Jun 2014 #16

If you are finding it difficult making distinctions and decisions, maybe this might help you. stone space Jun 2014 #45

Thanks for the link. trotsky Jun 2014 #46

It most certainly is the point. (nt) stone space Jun 2014 #48

In your mind, clearly. trotsky Jun 2014 #50

I suppose that explains why I am able to make a choice when I see Rev. Russell's beliefs compared... stone space Jun 2014 #51

I agree with you that it's easy to choose which beliefs are more palatable. trotsky Jun 2014 #54

Are you disappointed she's not calling it a sin? rug Jun 2014 #11

I'm disappointed she's pretending the bible doesn't. N.T. Donald Ian Rankin Jun 2014 #104

That's nice. Can you also speak for the person I asked? rug Jun 2014 #125

No, hence "I'm" rather than "They are". N.T. Donald Ian Rankin Jun 2014 #130

Ok, next time wait until I have a question for you. rug Jun 2014 #131

Are you serious? Donald Ian Rankin Jun 2014 #134

If you want a response. rug Jun 2014 #136

Lets not pretend that's how anything works on the internet Alittleliberal Aug 2014 #162

Excellent! stone space Jun 2014 #4

Seems pretty dismissive of people's religious beliefs Goblinmonger Jun 2014 #7

I don't see that at all. stone space Jun 2014 #8

So, in essence, you are saying Goblinmonger Jun 2014 #17

Well, I tend to be a somewhat progressive and militant atheist, not a fundamentalist atheist. stone space Jun 2014 #22

Neither of those phrases really means anything. Goblinmonger Jun 2014 #26

They are certainly very wrong about you, then. stone space Jun 2014 #29

Wear that meaningless label with pride, friend. Goblinmonger Jun 2014 #31

Well, I did make a post in the A&A forum when asked about my atheist beliefs there, shortly after... stone space Jun 2014 #36

Since we are posting things from A/A, here's why you were blocked Goblinmonger Jun 2014 #38

I was specifically told not to use the term "militant atheist" or I would be banned from A&A. stone space Jun 2014 #53

Here is what I told you Goblinmonger Jun 2014 #56

No. I will not allow myself to be pushed into the closet. It just ain't gonna happen. stone space Jun 2014 #57

So you don't want to even discuss Goblinmonger Jun 2014 #61

Incidentally, your gratuitous use of the N-Word does nothing to bolster your case against... stone space Jun 2014 #62

"Gratuitous" Goblinmonger Jun 2014 #63

Yes, gratuititous then and gratuitous now. stone space Jun 2014 #64

How did I use it in a manner that shouldn't be used? Goblinmonger Jun 2014 #65

You did, three times. stone space Jun 2014 #67

Please Goblinmonger Jun 2014 #70

I'm not going to repost the pasages above. I just want the harassment to stop, that's all. (nt) stone space Jun 2014 #71

How did i use it as a racial epithet in the posts above? Goblinmonger Jun 2014 #72

Please stop. (nt) stone space Jun 2014 #73

Prove I used it as a racial epithet or apologize. Goblinmonger Jun 2014 #74

Please stop. Our conversation is done. (nt) stone space Jun 2014 #76

So you were clearly wrong Goblinmonger Jun 2014 #77

That's it. I'm alerting. I asked you to stop nicely. (nt) stone space Jun 2014 #79

You asked him to stop doing something that he wasn't actually doing. trotsky Jun 2014 #85

How'd that work out for you? Goblinmonger Jun 2014 #101

I think that it is... stone space Aug 2014 #161

A&A is a haven for Anti-theists. Starboard Tack Jun 2014 #94

We eat babies on saturday night. Warren Stupidity Jun 2014 #106

"I stopped posting there." Rob H. Jun 2014 #96

Careful, 'militant' will get you in trouble around here, it seems. AtheistCrusader Jun 2014 #34

That's a whole other discussion. Goblinmonger Jun 2014 #35

My snap judgment in the A&A thread a couple weeks ago, I have set aside. AtheistCrusader Jun 2014 #41

I've already been banned from one forum here at DU for refusing to be pushed into the closet... stone space Jun 2014 #39

Have a gander downthread. AtheistCrusader Jun 2014 #40

It's something you have routinely done during your longer time here. rug Jun 2014 #13

Saved the best for last. stone space Jun 2014 #6

Some nice sentiments in it, but still, it's retconning writ large. AtheistCrusader Jun 2014 #10

Nice sentiments? cbayer Jun 2014 #12

Not my circus, not my monkey. AtheistCrusader Jun 2014 #14

Day in and day out? I continue to wonder why you stay where you are, cbayer Jun 2014 #15

I have co-workers that refuse to speak to me anymore. AtheistCrusader Jun 2014 #18

Honestly, I am not surprised that there are co-workers that refuse to speak to you. cbayer Jun 2014 #19

How about the violent imagery and language of the word "genocide"? trotsky Jun 2014 #21

You seem determined to misconstrue what I am saying. AtheistCrusader Jun 2014 #23

AC, I'm going to back away from you for now. cbayer Jun 2014 #24

I have been quite succesful with it, overall. AtheistCrusader Jun 2014 #25

Her reluctance is easy to understand. trotsky Jun 2014 #28

This was a pretty dissapointing thread. AtheistCrusader Jun 2014 #32

Try not to take it personally. trotsky Jun 2014 #33

I appreciate the reminders you dropped along the way. AtheistCrusader Jun 2014 #37

You're thanking someone who takes everything personally Starboard Tack Jun 2014 #90

I have observed it with other posters. AtheistCrusader Jun 2014 #93

Well, not wanting to get in the middle of this one, but.. Starboard Tack Jun 2014 #97

You should disclose your relationship when claiming neutral observer status. Warren Stupidity Jun 2014 #108

I think everyone here is aware of that Starboard Tack Jun 2014 #110

No really they aren't. Warren Stupidity Jun 2014 #111

Playing "tag team"? That's rich coming from you Starboard Tack Jun 2014 #115

Yes we are all in a polyamorous relationship. Warren Stupidity Jun 2014 #120

That must explain the ubiquitous "we". rug Jun 2014 #127

Aware of what. AtheistCrusader Jun 2014 #113

When he says "attacking cbayer and her family" Goblinmonger Jun 2014 #109

Well, that explains something. AtheistCrusader Jun 2014 #114

I sent this as a PM to another member years ago about someone...I forget who... Heddi Jun 2014 #95

Yep, there are definitely people like that. trotsky Jun 2014 #100

Some folk write about themselves and pretend they're talking to someone else. Starboard Tack Jun 2014 #112

The victim card will be played shortly. Warren Stupidity Jun 2014 #92

I have come to believe LostOne4Ever Jun 2014 #42

History has shown that the firebrands are more effective early but can cbayer Jun 2014 #43

Nice unqualified absolute there. AtheistCrusader Jun 2014 #44

Also, it's still 'early'. The federal government is discriminating against an entire class of citize AtheistCrusader Jun 2014 #47

"It's time to stop screaming at some people, imo, let along (sic) going for their jugulars" trotsky Jun 2014 #49

Like I said LostOne4Ever Jun 2014 #52

Maybe we are using the word firebrand differently. cbayer Jun 2014 #55

There is a spanish sounding word beginning with an "R" and ending in "ista" that you object to LostOne4Ever Jun 2014 #58

I objected to the word because it was being used exclusively cbayer Jun 2014 #60

I'm sorry, but this is just fucking rich: trotsky Jun 2014 #68

How is that any different? LostOne4Ever Jun 2014 #69

This might just be what cbayer missed. AtheistCrusader Jun 2014 #75

Sorry missed your post. LostOne4Ever Jun 2014 #98

No, I think you are clear and you are certainly within your rights cbayer Jun 2014 #78

Please read this. AtheistCrusader Jun 2014 #82

Call them by accurate descriptors or by their names. LostOne4Ever Jun 2014 #84

I think we need some new nomenclature. cbayer Jun 2014 #86

One of the things I listed LostOne4Ever Jun 2014 #88

Good points. cbayer Jun 2014 #89

Its fine LostOne4Ever Jun 2014 #91

To me the main objection with the term "Movement" Lordquinton Jun 2014 #105

That's a great point. trotsky Jun 2014 #118

Of course atheism has been around a long time, but has it been organized to the cbayer Jun 2014 #132

It hasn't been organised, and it isn't really now Lordquinton Jun 2014 #143

I don't think it's a fad, in fact cbayer Jun 2014 #145

I see it more as an effort LostOne4Ever Jun 2014 #139

I don't think that there is an organized effort to paint atheism as a religion. cbayer Jun 2014 #140

Its not always organized LostOne4Ever Jun 2014 #142

No, it's not always organized, but sometimes it is. cbayer Jun 2014 #144

Sorry for the short reply LostOne4Ever Jun 2014 #146

That's ok. There are groups working on your behalf. cbayer Jun 2014 #147

Dear gods. okasha Jun 2014 #99

Thank you for your input. AtheistCrusader Jun 2014 #102

Yeah, for someone who spends an awfully lot of time chiding others... trotsky Jun 2014 #20

I'm geniunely confused with the whole direction she took this. AtheistCrusader Jun 2014 #27

I'm not confused. trotsky Jun 2014 #30

You're confusing "progressive liberal" with "atheist". They're not the same thing. rug Jun 2014 #128

Looks like you've decided to "marginalize" yourself Starboard Tack Jun 2014 #116

Looks like you don't know what that word means. AtheistCrusader Jun 2014 #117

I know what the word means and I used it in the context of this group. Starboard Tack Jun 2014 #121

So let me get this straight Goblinmonger Jun 2014 #123

I have a whole folder full of those sorts of alerts. AtheistCrusader Jun 2014 #126

Fair enough. And thanks again for a thoughtful response. Starboard Tack Jun 2014 #138

Lol, he was busted. rug Jun 2014 #129

Everyone except each other okasha Jun 2014 #141

Yep! It sure makes one wonder what their true motives are in coming here. Starboard Tack Jun 2014 #148

They'll never lack for self-congratulation. okasha Jun 2014 #149

Tell that Goblinmonger Jun 2014 #119

Do you ever read things in context, or is it always about your agenda? Starboard Tack Jun 2014 #150

Do you ever read what you write? Goblinmonger Jun 2014 #152

I fixed it teacher. I left out a word. Thanks for your concern. Starboard Tack Jun 2014 #153

I still disagree with that statement. AtheistCrusader Jun 2014 #155

OK. It's just an observation on my part. Starboard Tack Jun 2014 #156

When I used the word 'marginalized', I was speaking to cbayer AtheistCrusader Jun 2014 #157

Fair enough Starboard Tack Jun 2014 #159

You are just like so many of the high school kids I teach Goblinmonger Jun 2014 #158

I'm gay and appreciate this piece. It takes a number of voices to make a difference. Or a symphony. pinto Jun 2014 #59

I hear you, pinto. cbayer Jun 2014 #66

I may be missing something as well. Yet, it seems the tide in re: equality has turned. pinto Jun 2014 #81

I think there is also an age factor involved here. cbayer Jun 2014 #83

"Try to build bridges instead of setting them on fire". Yep. pinto Jun 2014 #87

I know Susan Russel personally. Great priest. hrmjustin Jun 2014 #80

Why present the bible as a source of authority if you're going to deliberately misinterpret it? Donald Ian Rankin Jun 2014 #103

careful, pointing out intellectual dishonesty is a hateful act. Warren Stupidity Jun 2014 #107

Really? Why is that Warren? Starboard Tack Jun 2014 #122

Well my guess would be a vast insecurity Warren Stupidity Jun 2014 #124

Is there something wrong with saying the bible is wrong? cbayer Jun 2014 #133

Nothing whatsoever, but that's the opposite of what she's doing. Donald Ian Rankin Jun 2014 #135

I have read this interpretation before and I think you have to go with what you have. cbayer Jun 2014 #137

As many atheists Dorian Gray Jun 2014 #151

I wouldn't say most - I'd say all. trotsky Jun 2014 #154

I'll have to paraphrase New Testament textual critic Bart D. Ehrman... Act_of_Reparation Jun 2014 #160