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Post by Halloween King on Jul 6, 2011 13:58:07 GMT -5
IMO I dont feel any one is trying to push religion on you or anyone really. I think it is Atheists just trying to hate on EVERYTHING.
If you dont want to believe in god that is your choice, why would you want to crap on someone elses beliefs? If they want to name the road Seven in Heaven then they should. If people want to honor fallen heros let them. Dont believe in god? Ok, but why try to impose your godless views on the rest of us?
Im in favor of naming a road what ever best suits it as long as it isnt something vulgar. If people lost there lives why would you be against naming the road heaven? Can you not let the familys of those deceased have that small sense of peace?
What would the "atheists" on wfigs name this road? Seven in Heaven way sounds so much nicer than Seven dead way.
Really I feel IMO that people who are atheists have issues. I had "friends" in H.S. who were "atheist". I have nothing against you being atheists or what ever it is you choose to be in life. I just hate when people want to put others down for beliefs.
Like the sillyness of a spaghetti monster.... really? You are going to compare the bible, a book that is full of accounts of historic events on the planet earth going back thousands of years, to a spaghetti monster? Believe in what ever you wish. There is Proof that there was a flood, there is proof that the people named in the bible DID live, there is proof Jesus Christ existed, there is proof Mohamed existed, now if you want to ignore what millions of people through out the world believe in thats on you. But dont hate. Please dont make silly comparisons to things that do not exist
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Post by Halloween King on Jul 6, 2011 13:59:58 GMT -5
IMHO atheists are people who either: • Have had a a bad falling out with members of there old church • Have taken to being atheists just to fit in with someone they like • Are just haters who think its cool to hate on god And usually I dont pay attention to what some hippy atheist says, they'll prob grow out of that fad anyway. My nomination for dumbest post of the year. Lol I dont think you can Nominate me cause were both from chicago, people would think it is favoritism.
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Post by cgj on Jul 6, 2011 14:04:50 GMT -5
IMO I dont feel any one is trying to push religion on you or anyone really. I think it is Atheists just trying to hate on EVERYTHING. If you dont want to believe in god that is your choice, why would you want to crap on someone elses beliefs? If they want to name the road Seven in Heaven then they should. If people want to honor fallen heros let them. Dont believe in god? Ok, but why try to impose your godless views on the rest of us? Im in favor of naming a road what ever best suits it as long as it isnt something vulgar. If people lost there lives why would you be against naming the road heaven? Can you not let the familys of those deceased have that small sense of peace? What would the "atheists" on wfigs name this road? Seven in Heaven way sounds so much nicer than Seven dead way. Really I feel IMO that people who are atheists have issues. I had "friends" in H.S. who were "atheist". I have nothing against you being atheists or what ever it is you choose to be in life. I just hate when people want to put others down for beliefs. Like the sillyness of a spaghetti monster.... really? You are going to compare the bible, a book that is full of accounts of historic events on the planet earth going back thousands of years, to a spaghetti monster? Believe in what ever you wish. There is Proof that there was a flood, there is proof that the people named in the bible DID live, there is proof Jesus Christ existed, there is proof Mohamed existed, now if you want to ignore what millions of people through out the world believe in thats on you. But dont hate. Please dont make silly comparisons to things that do not exist
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Post by Hulkamaniac on Jul 6, 2011 14:09:22 GMT -5
It's exactly the same. If I put forth the thesis "God exists" I have no evidence to back it up whatsoever. Therefore I can't claim that thesis is correct. There's nothing to back it up. If I put forth the thesis "God does not exist" I am in the exact same boat. I have no evidence to back that up. Choosing to believe is the same as choosing not to believe. If we're going to be completely rational about it, we have to throw our hands up and say, "I dunno." If you're willing to concede that a flying spaghetti monster is exactly as likely as "God," then I would agree. It is just as likely. Not sure what your point is. I'm just saying it takes faith to not belief and it takes faith to belief. If you truly have no faith (which is fine), then you're an agnostic, not an atheist.
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Post by TurboEddie on Jul 6, 2011 14:09:44 GMT -5
My nomination for dumbest post of the year. Lol I dont think you can Nominate me cause were both from chicago, people would think it is favoritism. It would offend them.
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Post by Kliquid on Jul 6, 2011 14:11:42 GMT -5
There are dumbass people in every religion (or in this case, non-religion) that try to impose their views on other people. As someone who is religious, you should be under the understading that in order for your religion to continue past the lives of the people currently practicing it, you do have to "impose" your views on other people.
But regardless, like I said, I don't think anyone on WF (that has posted so far anyway) has a problem with this road being named the way it has been. Just because we don't believe in a god does not mean that we believe that other people should be ashamed or forced out of their beliefs.
The first person to "put people down" for their beliefs in this thread was you, milincoln. Anything else since then has been in response to the ridiculous, bigoted way you presented all atheists.
And no, I didn't compare "the bible" to a flying spaghetti monster. I compared a GOD to a flying spaghetti monster.
You see, bigoted Christian person, there are other religions besides your own. Other religions believe in a "God" or even multiple gods. Not everyone who is religious believes in the bible. In fact, over 2/3 of the world is NOT Christian.
Thus, my comparison of God to a Flying Spaghetti Monster, which every religion can relate to.
And just because the Bible included mildly factual information does not make it true. By that standard, I could write a book right now that included people that exist today, fill it with countless ridiculous proclamations and stories, and present it as fact.
I could say, "And then Brandon rose up out of his chair and crashed Michael down with a lightning bolt from his index finger."
Just because I can prove that Michael and Brandon existed does not make my story TRUE.
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Post by Halloween King on Jul 6, 2011 14:15:57 GMT -5
There are dumbass people in every religion (or in this case, non-religion) that try to impose their views on other people. As someone who is religious, you should be under the understading that in order for your religion to continue past the lives of the people currently practicing it, you do have to "impose" your views on other people. But regardless, like I said, I don't think anyone on WF (that has posted so far anyway) has a problem with this road being named the way it has been. Just because we don't believe in a god does not mean that we believe that other people should be ashamed or forced out of their beliefs. The first person to "put people down" for their beliefs in this thread was you, milincoln. Anything else since then has been in response to the ridiculous, bigoted way you presented all atheists. And no, I didn't compare "the bible" to a flying spaghetti monster. I compared a GOD to a flying spaghetti monster. You see, bigoted Christian person, there are other religions besides your own. Other religions believe in a "God" or even multiple gods. Not everyone who is religious believes in the bible. In fact, over 2/3 of the world is NOT Christian. Thus, my comparison of God to a Flying Spaghetti Monster, which every religion can relate to. And just because the Bible included mildly factual information does not make it true. By that standard, I could write a book right now that included people that exist today, fill it with countless ridiculous proclamations and stories, and present it as fact. I could say, "And then Brandon rose up out of his chair and crashed Michael down with a lightning bolt from his index finger." Just because I can prove that Michael and Brandon existed does not make my story TRUE. Lets keep the name calling out of this and keep things friendly. Also, never once did I put anyone down. I just stated my opinion. I am not the once trying to force others to take a sign down because it clashes with my beliefs.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2011 14:29:27 GMT -5
That's ridiculous, even though I personally don't believe in the human concept of God, that's just stupid to get all freaked out over.
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Post by Kliquid on Jul 6, 2011 17:02:52 GMT -5
IMHO atheists are people who either: • Have had a a bad falling out with members of there old church • Have taken to being atheists just to fit in with someone they like • Are just haters who think its cool to hate on god And usually I dont pay attention to what some hippy atheist says, they'll prob grow out of that fad anyway. ... How is that not insulting?
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Post by Sleeping Like An Angel on Jul 6, 2011 19:38:14 GMT -5
People get offended by everything nowadays.
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Post by extreme on Jul 6, 2011 20:15:52 GMT -5
Why does it seem like Atheism is becoming more and more like a religion?
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Post by Deep Figure Value on Jul 6, 2011 22:28:42 GMT -5
As a dedicated Pastafarian, I'm offended by the silly disregard of the Flying Spaghetti Monster throughout this thread.
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Post by TheNinthCloud on Jul 7, 2011 0:41:38 GMT -5
IMO I dont feel any one is trying to push religion on you or anyone really. I think it is Atheists just trying to hate on EVERYTHING. If you dont want to believe in god that is your choice, why would you want to crap on someone elses beliefs? If they want to name the road Seven in Heaven then they should. If people want to honor fallen heros let them. Dont believe in god? Ok, but why try to impose your godless views on the rest of us. Maybe they felt YOUR views were imposed on them.
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Post by King Silva on Jul 7, 2011 1:04:10 GMT -5
I don't have an issue with the sign so I hope if the families and community for the most part want it then it should stay.
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Post by Tim of thee on Jul 7, 2011 4:01:35 GMT -5
People get offended by everything nowadays. we cannot please everybody every time of the day I mean are we just going to keep going.. where does the line get drawn?
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Post by Yeezy's Mullet: Team X Blades on Jul 7, 2011 6:21:10 GMT -5
There are dumbass people in every religion (or in this case, non-religion) that try to impose their views on other people. As someone who is religious, you should be under the understading that in order for your religion to continue past the lives of the people currently practicing it, you do have to "impose" your views on other people.But regardless, like I said, I don't think anyone on WF (that has posted so far anyway) has a problem with this road being named the way it has been. Just because we don't believe in a god does not mean that we believe that other people should be ashamed or forced out of their beliefs. The first person to "put people down" for their beliefs in this thread was you, milincoln. Anything else since then has been in response to the ridiculous, bigoted way you presented all atheists. And no, I didn't compare "the bible" to a flying spaghetti monster. I compared a GOD to a flying spaghetti monster. You see, bigoted Christian person, there are other religions besides your own. Other religions believe in a "God" or even multiple gods. Not everyone who is religious believes in the bible. In fact, over 2/3 of the world is NOT Christian. Thus, my comparison of God to a Flying Spaghetti Monster, which every religion can relate to. And just because the Bible included mildly factual information does not make it true. By that standard, I could write a book right now that included people that exist today, fill it with countless ridiculous proclamations and stories, and present it as fact. I could say, "And then Brandon rose up out of his chair and crashed Michael down with a lightning bolt from his index finger." Just because I can prove that Michael and Brandon existed does not make my story TRUE. I disagree with the bolded part.
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Post by Hulkamaniac on Jul 7, 2011 8:10:23 GMT -5
IMO I dont feel any one is trying to push religion on you or anyone really. I think it is Atheists just trying to hate on EVERYTHING. If you dont want to believe in god that is your choice, why would you want to crap on someone elses beliefs? If they want to name the road Seven in Heaven then they should. If people want to honor fallen heros let them. Dont believe in god? Ok, but why try to impose your godless views on the rest of us. Maybe they felt YOUR views were imposed on them. How is it imposing someone's views with a street sign that has been there for years? Should we consider renaming Corpus Christi?
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Post by Halloween King on Jul 7, 2011 10:47:15 GMT -5
Maybe they felt YOUR views were imposed on them. How is it imposing someone's views with a street sign that has been there for years? Should we consider renaming Corpus Christi? Go ahead and rename everything with a religious touch to its name.... IDK how many citys in California. ::)
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Post by laz22 on Jul 7, 2011 10:48:34 GMT -5
THATS JUST STUPID.
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Post by Hulkamaniac on Jul 7, 2011 12:10:17 GMT -5
How is it imposing someone's views with a street sign that has been there for years? Should we consider renaming Corpus Christi? Go ahead and rename everything with a religious touch to its name.... IDK how many citys in California. ::) We should also ban any churches or religious groups from the adopt-a-highway type programs. We can't put the Jesus Name Church of Jesus Rules Everyone Jesus Name Church on an adopt-a-highway sign.
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