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In reply to the discussion: Fuck it, I give. [View all]Rob H.
(5,349 posts)50. "I can read from that only one thing: they agree with what he says."
Yep, and he's not the only religious poster who gets a pass, either. Not one theist came out swinging in defense of atheists when this bullshit got posted, and it didn't get hidden, either.
Absolutely second the advice to take a break, too. I left my Ignore list at 0 when DU3 went live, but people have slowly been making their way back onto it since then.
(Edited for clarity. Twice. Must. have. caffeine.)
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If there were such a requirement to be a "good atheist" then you would have a point.
cleanhippie
Apr 2012
#64
"...religious beliefs are extremely personal and, as such, deserve respect, if not agreement."
Rob H.
Apr 2012
#84
"they win"? win what? what sort of contest do you think youre in? what do you win if you win?
leftyohiolib
Apr 2012
#4
A hundred years ago everybody in this forum would have been facing blasphemy charges and jail terms.
dimbear
Apr 2012
#13
After reading that thread, I came in here to see if anybody had reported on humblebum's post...
eqfan592
Apr 2012
#45
We did ban him for two weeks, but I guess that only gave everyone a little break.
ZombieHorde
Apr 2012
#79
So saying someone is trolling when they are is now against community standards?
Goblinmonger
May 2012
#94