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Big surprise that. Existential fear demands assuaging. n/t HereSince1628 Apr 2012 #1
What do you do about existential fear? rug Apr 2012 #3
I can't say that I do Warpy Apr 2012 #19
Oh, I have something like that. I don't mean to deny the reality of existential fear. HereSince1628 Apr 2012 #24
Admit that the fear is well founded and move on. Deep13 Apr 2012 #27
"Looking for Loopholes" Politicalboi Apr 2012 #2
With all due respect. I believe in some sort of "God" or creator of life and light. abq e streeter Apr 2012 #4
I do respect your RIGHT to believe whatever you want. cleanhippie Apr 2012 #6
No they don't. The default position is respect not disrespect. rug Apr 2012 #10
When you start following that code, you let me know. cleanhippie Apr 2012 #14
You are confusing respect as a default position with earning disrespect. rug Apr 2012 #60
False choice, not to mention darkstar3 Apr 2012 #16
So, is calling someone's beliefs or lack of beliefs crap disrespect or not? cbayer Apr 2012 #47
What about calling a group of people a bunch of dumbasses? trotsky Apr 2012 #51
Which beliefs? darkstar3 Apr 2012 #56
So, if I say cbayer Apr 2012 #58
It is, but now you've moved the goalposts. darkstar3 Apr 2012 #65
Your arguments are valid, but perhaps it is not necessary to split hairs about cbayer Apr 2012 #73
So rather than calling us disrespectful, you think you should call us indecent? darkstar3 Apr 2012 #81
I really dislike these little pat dismissals when I am trying to make a point that I think cbayer Apr 2012 #82
It's called basic implication. By saying that I need to practice decency, you call me indecent. darkstar3 Apr 2012 #83
You could take up your argument with the administrators of the site, as they have cbayer Apr 2012 #84
You'll notice that you're the only one here talking about "teams" or "points." darkstar3 Apr 2012 #85
Look, darkstar. I am looking for allies, not adversaries. cbayer Apr 2012 #86
I don't think I've misrepresented anything, as is clear from your last paragraph. darkstar3 Apr 2012 #87
Well, best of luck to you and yours then. cbayer Apr 2012 #88
I neither need nor desire allies who wish for my silence on any topic. darkstar3 Apr 2012 #89
Somewhat so, but hardly the worst LeftishBrit Apr 2012 #78
No, I have precise criteria for disrespect and follow them asssiduosly. rug Apr 2012 #61
That's comedy. darkstar3 Apr 2012 #62
That's science. rug Apr 2012 #64
I doubt it. darkstar3 Apr 2012 #66
we also ought not disrespect w/o reason... handmade34 Apr 2012 #12
I do have a reason. cleanhippie Apr 2012 #15
Maybe someday you'll be able to take those blinders off and humblebum Apr 2012 #32
What I don't comprehend is why you seem to think I care what you think. cleanhippie Apr 2012 #33
It doesn't mean it's so, either. (nt) eqfan592 Apr 2012 #34
just because you cannot comprehend something AlbertCat Apr 2012 #91
In my 60 years... handmade34 Apr 2012 #70
the truth which is unknowable AlbertCat Apr 2012 #92
+1 ellisonz Apr 2012 #21
You did actually read the part in his post where he said he respected people... eqfan592 Apr 2012 #43
Agree. I think that what you describe is exactly what progressive/liberal or even moderate cbayer Apr 2012 #74
Do I detect a chip on your shoulder? longship Apr 2012 #11
The only chip is being sick and fucking tired of the air of smug superiority that is expressed abq e streeter Apr 2012 #26
I think you may need to take a step back and a deep breath...(nt) eqfan592 Apr 2012 #31
We don't claim to know what the "truth" is, mr blur Apr 2012 #37
This message was self-deleted by its author abq e streeter Apr 2012 #39
Well put. n/t LTX Apr 2012 #42
Thank you ! abq e streeter Apr 2012 #50
Yes indeed. n/t cordelia Apr 2012 #54
smug superiority that is expressed AlbertCat Apr 2012 #93
I respect you, but I can't respect the belief. Deep13 Apr 2012 #35
You are just right. Thats my opinion Apr 2012 #45
Thank you ! abq e streeter Apr 2012 #48
Nobody, except abq e streeter in this very thread... eqfan592 Apr 2012 #52
"Atheists are protected here"? This is feeble, even for you. mr blur Apr 2012 #53
That's been his lament ever since he couldn't force us out of this forum by appealing to the admins. trotsky Apr 2012 #55
No, you prefer other put downs. darkstar3 Apr 2012 #57
No theist would use the put downs in post 2? LeftishBrit Apr 2012 #79
+1 nt mr blur Apr 2012 #80
because no theist would use the put downs in post #2 AlbertCat Apr 2012 #94
+1 cbayer Apr 2012 #46
Thank you ! abq e streeter Apr 2012 #49
and have not had it "crammed down our throats". AlbertCat Apr 2012 #90
that and handmade34 Apr 2012 #5
Funny thing how some 99% of those in prison also believe in a god. cleanhippie Apr 2012 #7
Covering their bets. n/t Bonhomme Richard Apr 2012 #8
Post removed Post removed Apr 2012 #9
Yes..... physioex Apr 2012 #13
And yet, here YOU are. cleanhippie Apr 2012 #17
"Can you put that in a memo and title it 'Shit I Already Know?'" darkstar3 Apr 2012 #18
To answer your question, you do. rug Apr 2012 #63
You mistake disgust at seeing this "repost" for the hundredth time for caring about the content. darkstar3 Apr 2012 #67
You assume I give you much thought. rug Apr 2012 #68
I have evidence. ;) darkstar3 Apr 2012 #69
The data does not show that people tend more to believe in God as they age FarCenter Apr 2012 #20
It's Demographics robertch Apr 2012 #22
They did ask people if their belief changed; more lost their belief than gained it muriel_volestrangler Apr 2012 #41
Good point LeftishBrit Apr 2012 #100
And for many others it does not. MineralMan Apr 2012 #23
Rises with Age.. On the Road Apr 2012 #25
Exactly. This appears to be a couple of cross-sectional studies SwissTony Apr 2012 #44
There is eternal life, and it can be proven. WingDinger Apr 2012 #28
Life is much more than energy... Silent3 Apr 2012 #30
Woo jackpot!!! Odin2005 Apr 2012 #36
Nope, sorry. trotsky Apr 2012 #40
Life experience teaches one that humans are too stupid to survive without supernatural assistance. saras Apr 2012 #29
that humans are too stupid to survive without supernatural assistance. AlbertCat Apr 2012 #95
My number for a sustainable culture is 10,000 years. Less than that is temporary. saras Apr 2012 #98
Just another bit of proof that there's no such things as Gods moobu2 Apr 2012 #38
There IS no proof. nt humblebum Apr 2012 #59
I said it was a 'bit' of proof moobu2 Apr 2012 #71
There IS no proof. nt humblebum Apr 2012 #72
There never will be proof to you moobu2 Apr 2012 #75
Nor to you. Objective, empirical proof for or against deity simply does not exist and humblebum Apr 2012 #76
no claims made for either are valid. AlbertCat Apr 2012 #96
There is not one shred of objective proof either way. Purely hypothetical. humblebum Apr 2012 #97
I suspect that this is not a case of people becoming more religious as they get older.. LeftishBrit Apr 2012 #77
So does dementia. Evoman Apr 2012 #99
Your blood pressure slowly goes up too, up, up, up, til it reaches its goal: zero. dimbear Apr 2012 #101
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