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Boojatta

(12,231 posts)
Sat Mar 10, 2012, 05:47 PM Mar 2012

Radical Islamic Atheism: A New Threat on the Horizon?

You might raise an objection that the notion is inconsistent. However, you need to keep in the mind the word "Islamic", which places the topic under the broad umbrella of religion. Not being constrained by logic is part of the mystical charm of religion.

Furthermore, by seeming to be ridiculous, Radical Islamic Atheism avoids being taken as a serious threat. Thus, its opponents are disarmed and it is free to unleash mayhem upon the world.

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Radical Islamic Atheism: A New Threat on the Horizon? (Original Post) Boojatta Mar 2012 OP
Whhaat? The Wielding Truth Mar 2012 #1
Okay,I give up. virgogal Mar 2012 #2
What!? longship Mar 2012 #3
Any sources Goblinmonger Mar 2012 #4
that hurt my brain..... madrchsod Mar 2012 #5
"Radical Islamic Atheism avoids being taken as a serious threat." Deep13 Mar 2012 #6
That is actually an excellent reply. Boojatta Mar 2012 #18
*shrug* Thanks. nt Deep13 Mar 2012 #19
Operation Atheist Rescue LuvNewcastle Mar 2012 #7
I am so tempted edhopper Mar 2012 #8
Drugs are bad. 2ndAmForComputers Mar 2012 #9
Not nice. While Boojotta often introduces ideas that are unusual or difficult for cbayer Mar 2012 #10
Then again, no-one has understood it muriel_volestrangler Mar 2012 #12
It is the accusation that the member is on drugs that I object to. cbayer Mar 2012 #13
It was a joke, son. Warren Stupidity Mar 2012 #16
I suspect somebody isn't happy with the responses to their frivolous alert. 2ndAmForComputers Mar 2012 #17
My USB toaster needs repaired EvolveOrConvolve Mar 2012 #11
U hav 1 2? Warren Stupidity Mar 2012 #15
Atheistic Radical Militant Islamacists! Warren Stupidity Mar 2012 #14

longship

(40,416 posts)
3. What!?
Sat Mar 10, 2012, 06:19 PM
Mar 2012

Islamic atheist is an oxymoron. Radical Islamic atheist makes no sense at all.

Question : Who are these so-called radical threats?

Ibn Warraq, which is a pseudonym because apostasy is punishable by death?

Or, how about Salman Rushdie, who was condemned to death in absentia for writing a work of fiction?

Are these the radical threats of whom you speak?

If so, I'm appalled.

 

Boojatta

(12,231 posts)
18. That is actually an excellent reply.
Sat Mar 24, 2012, 06:38 PM
Mar 2012

Your reply is so simple that it would be easy to make the mistake of underestimating the excellence of your reply. You make it look easy.

cbayer

(146,218 posts)
10. Not nice. While Boojotta often introduces ideas that are unusual or difficult for
Sat Mar 10, 2012, 08:51 PM
Mar 2012

others to understand, saying someone is on drugs because you don't understand it is just not nice.

muriel_volestrangler

(101,316 posts)
12. Then again, no-one has understood it
Sat Mar 10, 2012, 09:01 PM
Mar 2012

and the OP admits it can seem inconsistent, unconstrained by logic, and ridiculous.

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