How many atheists on the BB?

[johnco]

bring back the pics of the girlfriend so we can judge her again. good christian talking the talk but not walking the walk like so many do. preaching a way of life only lived part time when it suits them. aren't there rules against this in your copy of the bible?

[TerryBPP]

Originally posted by Moneyguy1
Wow. And therein is the problem.


Intolerance for any philosophy that differs from our own.

Why is Terry wrong to post his thoughts and Tony right? That in itself would make a great debate.

And honestly..Why not compare world religions? They have all had their share of "misadventures".

Exactly, Thanks.

I have no religious beliefs and I believe that is what makes me truly free.

[Moneyguy1]

John

It is funny. I am a bit older than most here and things have simultaneously become clearer and more complex. Emotion plays a smaller part in my life, the kind of emotion that drives people to reproduce, to win at any cost, etc; those things run by hormones. These have been replaced by a desire to "understand" others, a reluctance to judge, although that seems to be a permanent part of us. It is my hope to never let a day pass without doing what some would call "a good deed". Even at my advanced age, I am "a work in progress". So many questions will never be answered. So many things cannot be defined in absolute terms. But, being uncertain really isn't all that bad. In a way, it makes me understand how much I am a part of a huge universe and am really insignificant in the overall scheme of things. It makes me both humble and proud at the same time.

Maybe I am an anomoly, or maybe I am crazy. It makes no difference. I am happy with who I am!!

[tonypeoni]

Originally posted by johnco
bring back the pics of the girlfriend so we can judge her again. good christian talking the talk but not walking the walk like so many do. preaching a way of life only lived part time when it suits them. aren't there rules against this in your copy of the bible?

We all have our vices mine unfortunately has always been in female form. Ive never used drugs I don't drink or gamble. If the devil wanted my soul I'm sure he'd appear as Elizabeth Hurley in bedazzled. No more pics we are engaged.

[BeerBurner]

I always get confused when people say "BB". I keep thinking they're talking about me. Or am I just narcissistic?

Personally, I don't care about what other peoples' religion is. Religion can encourage many great things, but it can also encourage much evil. People can do many great things without religion, and they can commit just as much evil all by themselves.

We all have our faith, be it in a higher power or in nothingness... or in something in-between. That, by itself does not define the person in my eyes. It's what you do with your particular faith that matters.

Fundamentalist people of religion bother me, but then so do fundamentalist athiests, whom I believe are really no different. I won't try and convert you to anything, nor will I mock your faith. As such, I expect the same from you.

BB.

[Joeaksa]

Originally posted by nostatic
I'm more of a buttist than racknostic, but that's just me...

+1000

BTW, anyone who has been in combat is usually believes in God. Funny that while you are dealing with your possible demise your values change...

[nostatic]

Originally posted by Joeaksa
+1000

BTW, anyone who has been in combat is usually believes in God. Funny that while you are dealing with your possible demise your values change...

and there is more than one kind of combat...

[kstar]

Originally posted by Joeaksa
+1000

BTW, anyone who has been in combat is usually believes in God. Funny that while you are dealing with your possible demise your values change...

This opinion is based upon . . . ?

Do these folks in combat who find a deity find a Christian god, Islamic god, thor, a rock or an old 911 springlate (for you forgotten animists!)???

FWIW, I am aware of many anecdotal stories of folks who lost their belief of god in a "foxhole" just as you probably know many stories of folks who found god in a foxhole or on death row.

Best,

Kurt

[svandamme]

Originally posted by tonypeoni
You just didn't compare Christianity to Islam.... You dont want to go there.

you do understand that both pray to the same God?

[nostatic]

Originally posted by kstarnes
This opinion is based upon . . . ?

Do these folks in combat who find a deity find a Christian god, Islamic god, thor, a rock or an old 911 springlate (for you forgotten animists!)???

all shall kneel in thy presence

[svandamme]

Originally posted by nostatic
all shall kneel in thy presence

*puts on knee pads from back in my skateboarding days, and kneels* cause that's pretty picture

[tonypeoni]

Originally posted by svandamme
you do understand that both pray to the same God?

Lets not confuse the teachings of the Koran with the teachings of Christianity.

[kstar]

Originally posted by nostatic
all shall kneel in thy presence

If you flip that photo correctly to portrait mode, you will see the face of God.

See Him?:


Why do you mock Us, nostatic, placing His image on its side! Blasphemy!



Best,

Kurt

[kstar]

Originally posted by tonypeoni
Lets not confuse the teachings of the Koran with the teachings of Christianity.

Of course not! Your beliefs are "right" and they are wrong. And every other religion that does not follow your club's rules is wrong.

Isn't that special.

Kurt

[tonypeoni]

Alot of these responses proves my initial suspicion. Liberals will use any given topic be it Islam, gay rights or corruption in the church as a vehicle to promote their secular lifestyle. Last I checked our national pledge states that we are "one nation under God". If you have a problem with this Europe is largely secular.

[svandamme]

Originally posted by tonypeoni
Lets not confuse the teachings of the Koran with the teachings of Christianity.

eeh, still the same God though...
just a different explanation

and perhaps a different level of evolution
Inquisition vs Fatwa's/Sharia
Crusades vs Jihad
God is love vs Islam is the religion of Peace
Jahweh vs Allah
both believe Jezus Christ was a Prophet and the Messiah ( unlike Jews)
both accept Noah's ark, the floods , Mozes and everything in between

exactly the same thing, except some things are at a different point on the time line

pretty much the only thing Islam does not accept in the Christian teachings, is the concept of holy Trinity...
other then that , same God... seriously....

and the pledge of allegiance , "under god" part... is that part of the Constitution or is it a violation of The 1st amendment??

[Dottore]

Originally posted by tonypeoni
Yes by even mentioning the fact that your a nonbeliever youve offended 25/30% of the BB that are believers.

And by mentioning you are anti-Bush you have offended almost all the Bushies on this BB. Go figure?

[Dottore]

Originally posted by tonypeoni
Ive never used drugs I don't drink or gamble.

Houston: we have a problem.

[Dottore]

Originally posted by Seahawk
I
I am not an atheist by any standard, I simply believe that all faiths, removed from the extremes, are generally seeking the same ends. I also never question another's choice of faith...or lack of faith. The best people I know extend the same courtesy.

Be excellent to each other

Very nice post!

[tonypeoni]

Originally posted by svandamme
eeh, still the same God though...
just a different explanation

and perhaps a different level of evolution
Inquisition vs Fatwa's/Sharia
Crusades vs Jihad
God is love vs Islam is the religion of Peace
Jahweh vs Allah
both believe Jezus Christ was a Prophet and the Messiah ( unlike Jews)
both accept Noah's ark, the floods , Mozes and everything in between

exactly the same thing, except some things are at a different point on the time line

pretty much the only thing Islam does not accept in the Christian teachings, is the concept of holy Trinity...
other then that , same God... seriously....

and the pledge of allegiance , "under god" part... is that part of the Constitution or is it a violation of The 1st amendment??

I Pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.