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snagglepuss

(12,704 posts) Sat Jun 6, 2015, 08:24 PM Jun 2015

The worst bullies are those religions that preach eternal damnation [View all]

to those who don't believe in their brand of baloney and that terrorize their own believers with the same deranged notions.

If believers of one religion then bully believers of another religion, the blame lies squarely on the religions themselves that inculcate the notion that their respective beliefs are truer and more special than any others. No one needs to be Einstein to figure out this sort of thinking leads to arrogance and intolerance.

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The worst bullies are those religions that preach eternal damnation [View all] snagglepuss Jun 2015 OP

Doesn't that criteria fit most sects of christianity? cleanhippie Jun 2015 #1

If the shoe fits. Of course if applies to Christianity, as it applies snagglepuss Jun 2015 #5

Couldn't agree more. cleanhippie Jun 2015 #9

eternal damnation doesnt sound like something god would do Romeo.lima333 Jun 2015 #2

Which god wouldn't do that? cleanhippie Jun 2015 #10

I believe in heaven not hell. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #3

Not one thing in your post adresses the point of the OP. cleanhippie Jun 2015 #11

Your opinion. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #14

Not opinion, fact. cleanhippie Jun 2015 #15

Are you saying i can't read? hrmjustin Jun 2015 #16

You've frequently used "RIF" as an insult here Warren Stupidity Jun 2015 #40

Reading comprehension cleanhippie Jun 2015 #56

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My sentiments exactly. cleanhippie Jun 2015 #58

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Goodnight. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #63

I doubt it. cleanhippie Jun 2015 #64

sorry to hear that. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #65

Called it. cleanhippie Jun 2015 #66

Oh i thought you meant you did not think it would be a good night. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #67

You should dtop doing that. cleanhippie Jun 2015 #68

cab't. Damn tablet keytoard! hrmjustin Jun 2015 #69

why limit yourself? 6chars Jun 2015 #18

Welcome to DU. I prefer a free bar in heaven. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #19

So you aren't a follower of Jesus? n/t Humanist_Activist Jun 2015 #20

Yes i am. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #21

Well that doesn't make sense, Jesus is thought of as a God... Humanist_Activist Jun 2015 #23

Yes i believe in the trinity. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #24

So as long as its the actual God doing the condemning, its OK then? n/t Humanist_Activist Jun 2015 #25

I was talking about people that condemn. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #26

So you believe in a god who condemns people to what then, if not hell? n/t Humanist_Activist Jun 2015 #27

I believe in a loving God. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #28

So again, not Jesus? He created Hell, seems rather inappropriate that you would claim to... Humanist_Activist Jun 2015 #29

Inappropriate? Really? hrmjustin Jun 2015 #30

Do you think Jesus was wrong about Hell and its existence? Humanist_Activist Jun 2015 #31

Christianity is more than the scripture. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #32

Yes, I'm familiar with it, Catholicism has something similar... Humanist_Activist Jun 2015 #33

I believe in the Incarnation, life, crucifixion, resurrection, and as ascention of Jesus Christ. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #34

But what is the reasoning behind your statements? Humanist_Activist Jun 2015 #35

I take it on faith. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #36

So the three legged stool is not an accurate model for how you construct your beliefs? n/t Humanist_Activist Jun 2015 #37

Yes it is. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #38

Please understand that this sounds completely arbitrary to me... Humanist_Activist Jun 2015 #39

It is on faith and what makes sense to me. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #41

Just trying to understand, I was at that point once as well... Humanist_Activist Jun 2015 #42

I have been a liberal Christian my whole life. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #47

"You believe in what makes sense to you." And ignore everything else? cleanhippie Jun 2015 #43

Good i am glad you get it. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #44

But the real question is.... cleanhippie Jun 2015 #45

Indeed i do sir. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #46

I know you believe that. cleanhippie Jun 2015 #48

Enjoy your day. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #49

Don't need your permission for that. cleanhippie Jun 2015 #50

Nor did i say you did. My point was i hope you enjoy it. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #51

You had a point? cleanhippie Jun 2015 #52

Yes, take care. hrmjustin Jun 2015 #53

Don't tell me what to do. cleanhippie Jun 2015 #54

talk like that will get you a ticket to hell rurallib Jun 2015 #4

Actually I dont want to be in a place with a god who thought snagglepuss Jun 2015 #6

I'll take two. cleanhippie Jun 2015 #12

See you there rurallib Jun 2015 #13

The Hell blackmail still nags people who became atheists Yorktown Jun 2015 #7

It's a control thing. immoderate Jun 2015 #8

A rich history that goes back 500 years is safeinOhio Jun 2015 #17

Some, not all, but most seem pretty disappointed I won't buy into their fear. AtheistCrusader Jun 2015 #22

And of course god needs prayers in Church more than Phlem Jun 2015 #55

Christianity destroys people and their hopes and dreams. Manifestor_of_Light Jun 2015 #70

Why stop at Christianity? Islam does the same thing if not worse. snagglepuss Jun 2015 #71

Islam is probably worse. Manifestor_of_Light Jun 2015 #72