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Rex

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65. I will have to remember that line, if ever needed.

Reply to MineralMan (Reply #64)

Tue Jan 22, 2013, 03:20 PM

Jan 2013

Thanks! I live in south Texas, but would still risk saying it - no Bible needed.

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NOTICE: I do not pray! [View all] MineralMan Jan 2013 OP

I deny the existence of your agenda. nt onehandle Jan 2013 #1

Such is your right. MineralMan Jan 2013 #2

You've convinced me. onehandle Jan 2013 #8

You are your dog's loyal servant. MineralMan Jan 2013 #42

In infinite gratitude to Mother Nature tama Jan 2013 #167

reminds me of the cat and dog joke... thesquanderer Jan 2013 #137

well, maybe you should quinnox Jan 2013 #3

I did, when I was a child. MineralMan Jan 2013 #5

I'll pray for you... JoeBlowToo Jan 2013 #37

And I will think for you... MineralMan Jan 2013 #44

It's comforting to know that I am in your thoughts... JoeBlowToo Jan 2013 #165

Yes, it's so much better to be ignored when you're going through intheflow Jan 2013 #169

As an atheist, I object to our elected leaders ceding responsibility to god. sadbear Jan 2013 #4

'God' is simply another word for 'conscience'. randome Jan 2013 #7

Not even remotely FreeState Jan 2013 #23

For the majority of 'believers', I think what I stated is true. randome Jan 2013 #58

It's so confusing with all these gods being bandied about. sadbear Jan 2013 #60

You pretend they're all one....that has Multiple Personality Disorder. Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2013 #70

Who is the Holy Ghost the ghost of???? Someone holy? A particularly nice white bird? Walk away Jan 2013 #112

He's the one most ignored despite his awesome mission. gtar100 Jan 2013 #120

He was interviewed by someone from Fox News so...he was misquoted. randome Jan 2013 #126

It is the female of the family Angry Dragon Jan 2013 #148

Socrates tama Jan 2013 #168

'God' is simply another word for 'conscience'. amuse bouche Jan 2013 #73

Pretty close to correct vlyons Jan 2013 #98

I have no doubt many people believe that Major Nikon Jan 2013 #122

I haven't actually seen any of them do that, actually. MineralMan Jan 2013 #9

Just my interpretation of all prayer. sadbear Jan 2013 #14

Blessings are what causes nice things. Curses do the opposite. MineralMan Jan 2013 #29

"Take the wheel, Jesus," is not the vibe I get from the President. nt msanthrope Jan 2013 #12

But he obviously feels the pressure to create that appearance, doesn't he? sadbear Jan 2013 #16

I do not see the obviousness you claim. Perhaps he genuinely likes going to services. msanthrope Jan 2013 #36

Not really. He appears to be a man MineralMan Jan 2013 #39

He does. But that doesn't make HIM the problem. Thank you for your concern. kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #78

And where did I say he was? sadbear Jan 2013 #83

Some people do find solace in their beliefs. My Mom was one of them. gateley Jan 2013 #136

Too bad. This is a religious country. Get over it. phleshdef Jan 2013 #18

How do you know it's not a basis for legislation? sadbear Jan 2013 #20

What an odd question. phleshdef Jan 2013 #35

Religion is used as a basis for legislation. Chef Eric Jan 2013 #119

Thats not "religion being used as a basis" for legislation. phleshdef Jan 2013 #121

The legislation is based on religion. Chef Eric Jan 2013 #149

We are talking about 2 entirely different things. phleshdef Jan 2013 #158

Just like this is a slave-owning country. Get over it. jeff47 Jan 2013 #123

Thats a disgusting insult to the people that had to endure slavery on your part. phleshdef Jan 2013 #124

That's only because you're trying really, really hard to protect your lame argument. jeff47 Jan 2013 #128

I don't have to protect it. Its a valid argument and one you are completely unable to rebuttal... phleshdef Jan 2013 #133

Again, you just don't like the implications of your argument jeff47 Jan 2013 #143

I LOVE the implications of my argument, and you are clueless on separation of church and state phleshdef Jan 2013 #164

They don't. In any case, any God/ess worth their salt places responsibility squarely on human beings Hekate Jan 2013 #32

+1 RedCappedBandit Jan 2013 #129

Thanks for that one. sadbear Jan 2013 #132

I mind if it 's part of a national public ceremony. I don't care that you don't mind. HERVEPA Jan 2013 #6

And I don't care that you do mind. Isn't America wonderful that way? The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2013 #10

I find it boring but otherwise I can't work up any anger over it lunatica Jan 2013 #15

You must be constantly troubled, then. It seems to be part of MineralMan Jan 2013 #17

Because something exists and doesn't bother most people doesn't make it right. HERVEPA Jan 2013 #41

And yet, Martin Luther King, Jr. was a minister. He was a believer. MineralMan Jan 2013 #48

Which is totally non-responsive to my point. HERVEPA Jan 2013 #69

It's not wrong, actually. MineralMan Jan 2013 #76

+1000000 kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #89

Thanks! MineralMan Jan 2013 #93

Well said guardian Jan 2013 #110

That is yout r opion, not a fact. HERVEPA Jan 2013 #115

Well said! Mad_Dem_X Jan 2013 #127

Unfortunately, no jeff47 Jan 2013 #130

Rick Warren wanted Gays killed , those praying yesterday didn't want atheists killed JI7 Jan 2013 #151

So if Warren only wanted them to continue to be second-class citizens, that would be OK? (nt) jeff47 Jan 2013 #157

not ok, but not as bad as wanting them killed, but those praying didn't call for atheists to be 2nd JI7 Jan 2013 #159

Actually, they did. jeff47 Jan 2013 #161

so your saying Chuck Schumer was treated as 2nd class citizen at the inauguration because he is JI7 Jan 2013 #163

That will change soon! BobbyBoring Jan 2013 #138

Why shouldn't national public figures have the freedom to celebrate their religion as much as... phleshdef Jan 2013 #40

It doesn't. But haters gotta hate. kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #96

"Give to Caesar what is Caesar's" is what this atheist says. nt msanthrope Jan 2013 #11

I think Cesar died some time ago. MineralMan Jan 2013 #34

What a Joker you are. nt (wink) msanthrope Jan 2013 #45

And I'll bet he still looks marvelous. marginlized Jan 2013 #61

No doubt! MineralMan Jan 2013 #62

Fine. Tax the wealthier churches. But prayer is free. Hekate Jan 2013 #38

I think you missed my point. I don't care what the President chooses as a necessary ritual. msanthrope Jan 2013 #50

The video of Michelle Obama rolling her eyes at something said to her in a social setting is popular Fumesucker Jan 2013 #13

Oh, my eyes have been whirling around like slot machine symbols MineralMan Jan 2013 #21

I have no face and I must roll my eyes Fumesucker Jan 2013 #31

Well, there's that. Always conveniently ignored for 2000 years. But Matthew 6:6 is not kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #91

Are you saying you are a better person than Michelle Obama? Fumesucker Jan 2013 #106

I'm more of an agnostic...I pray, but don't know to whom fadedrose Jan 2013 #19

Life can be a pretty raw deal if death is the reward. I think many would RKP5637 Jan 2013 #92

That's my favorite theory Viva_La_Revolution Jan 2013 #170

Yep!!! The collective energy concept is quite interesting. Also ... I wish the RKP5637 Jan 2013 #171

I think the alien had some college.... fadedrose Jan 2013 #172

Yep, he's got some time, the final exam isn't 'till the end of the semester. n/t RKP5637 Jan 2013 #173

Likewise. Lizzie Poppet Jan 2013 #22

Solipsicity! HereSince1628 Jan 2013 #24

Spam deleted by Kali (MIR Team) soft_eyes Jan 2013 #25

Wow, you're still around? sadbear Jan 2013 #28

Pizza delivery! Rex Jan 2013 #66

U r ded. nt onehandle Jan 2013 #47

Who is George? fadedrose Jan 2013 #49

Where is George? MineralMan Jan 2013 #51

Beats me. I can't figure out why people want to be thrown out fadedrose Jan 2013 #54

I know. MineralMan Jan 2013 #56

That is pretty much it... Tikki Jan 2013 #26

praying is one of the most useless activities humans do... snooper2 Jan 2013 #27

Yet even great men and women do it. ProSense Jan 2013 #52

Just because they do it doesn't make it useful HERVEPA Jan 2013 #71

See, that's an opinion. ProSense Jan 2013 #74

And great men and women don't do it, also... Tikki Jan 2013 #72

True, but that wasn't the point. ProSense Jan 2013 #80

Calling something useless is not necessarily condemning them. Tikki Jan 2013 #87

It is IMO a catharsis for many ... n/t RKP5637 Jan 2013 #97

Oh, c'mon, even an atheist like you can MadHound Jan 2013 #30

a true classic quinnox Jan 2013 #33

Why do you think I don't have parachute pants? MineralMan Jan 2013 #53

Oh, it wouldn't surprise me at all, MadHound Jan 2013 #59

I have not seen them for some time, but I could lay hands on them MineralMan Jan 2013 #67

Hey, you never know, the leisure suit and big lapels could be making a comeback, MadHound Jan 2013 #68

And I still have my Nehru jacket. MineralMan Jan 2013 #79

I have no belief in an afterlife. randome Jan 2013 #43

Evidently, ProSense Jan 2013 #46

Tolerance? That's so...archaic. MineralMan Jan 2013 #55

NOTICE: I do not care! Rex Jan 2013 #57

On the court thing, some people still swear oaths that way. MineralMan Jan 2013 #64

I will have to remember that line, if ever needed. Rex Jan 2013 #65

It depends on the state. jeff47 Jan 2013 #125

Mine was common law and didn't work out at all. Rex Jan 2013 #134

You don't have to. Just say you'll affirm your oath MineralMan Jan 2013 #140

Yeah, tried that. Got a bible. jeff47 Jan 2013 #144

Oh, I love situations like that. I insist on my rights. MineralMan Jan 2013 #146

2001 (nt) jeff47 Jan 2013 #155

I've testified in court on a few occasions and there was never a bible in sight. kestrel91316 Jan 2013 #101

I was wondering if it was kept about for traditional purposes. Rex Jan 2013 #111

Of all things, this thread is trending on DU's Home page. MineralMan Jan 2013 #63

Doesn't the Christian Bible command its followers... bvar22 Jan 2013 #75

It does, in Matthew 6. However, it also MineralMan Jan 2013 #81

I wouldn't place shrimp on the same level FreeState Jan 2013 #90

Ah, nitpicking, I see. MineralMan Jan 2013 #99

No. That isn't "nitpicking". bvar22 Jan 2013 #174

Matthew 6 is straight from the lips of Jesus himself. sadbear Jan 2013 #95

Well, it is attributed to Jesus, certainly. MineralMan Jan 2013 #107

Is there a Christian out there who believes Jesus didn't say this? sadbear Jan 2013 #116

Yes, indeed, everything attributed to Jesus MineralMan Jan 2013 #141

Were you contemptuous of Kucinich for ProSense Jan 2013 #88

Now, now. There's no need to be calling people to account MineralMan Jan 2013 #108

Seems like Martin Luther King Jr. did some serious preaching out in public onenote Jan 2013 #152

I pray. hrmjustin Jan 2013 #77

If it helps you, then I encourage you to MineralMan Jan 2013 #82

i beg god for shit datasuspect Jan 2013 #84

Constipated, eh? MineralMan Jan 2013 #85

MM, I don't mind either. "Whatever gets you to the light. . ." DinahMoeHum Jan 2013 #86

I prefer the expression, "Whatever blows your dress up..." MineralMan Jan 2013 #103

I don't mind that you don't pray. nt. NCTraveler Jan 2013 #94

Thanks. We should get along famously, then. nt MineralMan Jan 2013 #100

Thank you wryter2000 Jan 2013 #102

WGAS! corneliamcgillicutty Jan 2013 #104

Who, indeed? MineralMan Jan 2013 #114

That's okay. This country was founded on Freedom of Religion. You're in the clear. I do wonder how judesedit Jan 2013 #105

Agnosticism is only one that makes sense. ErikJ Jan 2013 #113

It's easy to be an atheist. You could try it, and you'll see. MineralMan Jan 2013 #117

Actually, all of the primates have all those things, too. MineralMan Jan 2013 #145

I do pray and don't care that you don't. It is sort of like I am straight and am perfectly happy appleannie1 Jan 2013 #109

Thanks. That makes things so much easier, MineralMan Jan 2013 #118

whatevs limpyhobbler Jan 2013 #131

Yeah, fer shure. MineralMan Jan 2013 #147

It's mystifying loyalsister Jan 2013 #135

You're shocked that you don't pray!? Silent3 Jan 2013 #139

I don't mind that people pray either. Kalidurga Jan 2013 #142

I suppose I qualify as an agnostic War Horse Jan 2013 #150

I don't believe in a conventional Biblical God libodem Jan 2013 #153

Each person has his or her own way of thinking. MineralMan Jan 2013 #154

Yes libodem Jan 2013 #160

I don't usually either unless I'm in a pinch. . . . BigDemVoter Jan 2013 #156

I don't mine either madokie Jan 2013 #162

I was born this way Laochtine Jan 2013 #166