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13. The preconception is entirely yours.

Reply to Hydra (Reply #12)

Mon Nov 5, 2012, 06:15 PM

Nov 2012

Regardless of your peculiar circumstances, to say mostly Christians, or mostly anything, is a broad brush statement supported by nothing more than your experience.

Whatever slight you feel, it is not a license to replicate it against other groups.

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How to shove atheism down people’s throats in 10 easy steps. [View all] cleanhippie Nov 2012 OP

I truly hope the sarcasm flag was implied DonCoquixote Nov 2012 #1

I certainly hope you aren't that clueless. Goblinmonger Nov 2012 #3

satire yes DonCoquixote Nov 2012 #5

One good idea is to mostly only talk about God when you hit your finger or drop some food, etc. dimbear Nov 2012 #2

When is the Cult book coming out?? Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #4

I wouldn't be suprised uriel1972 Nov 2012 #6

If only it was that easy.. EvilAL Nov 2012 #7

You know, the worst part is Hydra Nov 2012 #8

Who is they, non-atheists? rug Nov 2012 #9

Xtians mostly, but most people of even passing faith Hydra Nov 2012 #10

I think you need to narrow down your complaint. rug Nov 2012 #11

Not really, no Hydra Nov 2012 #12

The preconception is entirely yours. rug Nov 2012 #13

Ok, just so we have that straight Hydra Nov 2012 #14

You think most religious people want to burn you and atheists at the stake? rug Nov 2012 #15