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In reply to the discussion: NOTICE: I do not pray! [View all]wryter2000
(46,032 posts)102. Thank you
Unfortunately, you'll get slammed for even this OP. For many years, I considered myself an atheist/agnostic. Now I'm an Episcopalian agnostic (no, that isn't a contradiction in terms). I've always felt the same way you do.
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Who is the Holy Ghost the ghost of???? Someone holy? A particularly nice white bird?
Walk away
Jan 2013
#112
I do not see the obviousness you claim. Perhaps he genuinely likes going to services.
msanthrope
Jan 2013
#36
He does. But that doesn't make HIM the problem. Thank you for your concern.
kestrel91316
Jan 2013
#78
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
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
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
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
so your saying Chuck Schumer was treated as 2nd class citizen at the inauguration because he is
JI7
Jan 2013
#163
Why shouldn't national public figures have the freedom to celebrate their religion as much as...
phleshdef
Jan 2013
#40
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
Well, there's that. Always conveniently ignored for 2000 years. But Matthew 6:6 is not
kestrel91316
Jan 2013
#91
Yep!!! The collective energy concept is quite interesting. Also ... I wish the
RKP5637
Jan 2013
#171
Yep, he's got some time, the final exam isn't 'till the end of the semester. n/t
RKP5637
Jan 2013
#173
Hey, you never know, the leisure suit and big lapels could be making a comeback,
MadHound
Jan 2013
#68
I've testified in court on a few occasions and there was never a bible in sight.
kestrel91316
Jan 2013
#101
That's okay. This country was founded on Freedom of Religion. You're in the clear. I do wonder how
judesedit
Jan 2013
#105
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