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In reply to the discussion: Top Ten Q&As About God, Jesus, the Bible & LGBT People [View all]Starboard Tack
(11,181 posts)90. You're thanking someone who takes everything personally
And engages in personally attacking cbayer and her family at every opportunity, in an effort to discredit her. If you noticed, he responds to virtually all her threads, knowing full well that he has been on her ignore list for a long time. He is a master of smear, distortion and manipulation. I think you have the ability to think for yourself, and to fight your fight, which I think is a good one, without swallowing the bs. You've been here long enough to know how he rolls.
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If you are finding it difficult making distinctions and decisions, maybe this might help you.
stone space
Jun 2014
#45
I suppose that explains why I am able to make a choice when I see Rev. Russell's beliefs compared...
stone space
Jun 2014
#51
Well, I tend to be a somewhat progressive and militant atheist, not a fundamentalist atheist.
stone space
Jun 2014
#22
Well, I did make a post in the A&A forum when asked about my atheist beliefs there, shortly after...
stone space
Jun 2014
#36
I was specifically told not to use the term "militant atheist" or I would be banned from A&A.
stone space
Jun 2014
#53
No. I will not allow myself to be pushed into the closet. It just ain't gonna happen.
stone space
Jun 2014
#57
Incidentally, your gratuitous use of the N-Word does nothing to bolster your case against...
stone space
Jun 2014
#62
I'm not going to repost the pasages above. I just want the harassment to stop, that's all. (nt)
stone space
Jun 2014
#71
My snap judgment in the A&A thread a couple weeks ago, I have set aside.
AtheistCrusader
Jun 2014
#41
I've already been banned from one forum here at DU for refusing to be pushed into the closet...
stone space
Jun 2014
#39
Honestly, I am not surprised that there are co-workers that refuse to speak to you.
cbayer
Jun 2014
#19
You should disclose your relationship when claiming neutral observer status.
Warren Stupidity
Jun 2014
#108
Some folk write about themselves and pretend they're talking to someone else.
Starboard Tack
Jun 2014
#112
Also, it's still 'early'. The federal government is discriminating against an entire class of citize
AtheistCrusader
Jun 2014
#47
"It's time to stop screaming at some people, imo, let along (sic) going for their jugulars"
trotsky
Jun 2014
#49
There is a spanish sounding word beginning with an "R" and ending in "ista" that you object to
LostOne4Ever
Jun 2014
#58
Of course atheism has been around a long time, but has it been organized to the
cbayer
Jun 2014
#132
I don't think that there is an organized effort to paint atheism as a religion.
cbayer
Jun 2014
#140
You're confusing "progressive liberal" with "atheist". They're not the same thing.
rug
Jun 2014
#128
Yep! It sure makes one wonder what their true motives are in coming here.
Starboard Tack
Jun 2014
#148
I'm gay and appreciate this piece. It takes a number of voices to make a difference. Or a symphony.
pinto
Jun 2014
#59
I may be missing something as well. Yet, it seems the tide in re: equality has turned.
pinto
Jun 2014
#81
Why present the bible as a source of authority if you're going to deliberately misinterpret it?
Donald Ian Rankin
Jun 2014
#103
I have read this interpretation before and I think you have to go with what you have.
cbayer
Jun 2014
#137
I'll have to paraphrase New Testament textual critic Bart D. Ehrman...
Act_of_Reparation
Jun 2014
#160