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Post by TheNinthCloud on Jul 7, 2011 14:32:23 GMT -5
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. atheists don't do any of that, yet we're the ones forcing our beliefs
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Post by Revvie® on Jul 7, 2011 15:40:59 GMT -5
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. atheists don't do any of that, yet we're the ones forcing our beliefs ???
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Post by StingerSplash on Jul 7, 2011 16:10:39 GMT -5
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. atheists don't do any of that, yet we're the ones forcing our beliefs So if a church, of any religion, adopts a highway, they're forcing their beliefs on someone? Really? So, if I wear a shirt promoting a Christian music group, (which I am now, actually,) when I go to the baseball game I'm about to go to, I'm forcing my religion on someone by wearing said shirt? If I carry my Bible with me somewhere, and someone sees it, I'm forcing my religion on them? If I put a Bible verse on Twitter or Facebook, I'm forcing my religion on a person? I think you need to realize that none of these things consist of me forcing my religion on anyone. Neither does a church adopting a segment of a highway consist of forcing their religion on anyone. I'm firm in the belief that people should be able to live however they want, and choose to believe whatever they want to. BUT, if you don't believe in God, and you are up in arms for 'freedom of beliefs,' and such. Don't get offended when a church adopts a highway. Don't get offended by a Christian shirt, etc. The same should be said for Christians who get offended by Atheists or Agnostics saying their view on things. #endrant.
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Post by Kliquid on Jul 7, 2011 16:20:56 GMT -5
I completely agree with what you guys are saying about that people should be able to adopt-a-highway (for example). Who cares? It's not pushing your religion on anyone.
... But can you imagine the fuss that would come if I adopted a highway and put, "Jesus Isn't Real, You Morons" on the sign? ... Do you think the same people supporting it now would be supporting it then?
I'm not offended either way, but then again, I have very thick skin when it comes to anything potentially "offending" me.
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Post by StingerSplash on Jul 7, 2011 16:39:52 GMT -5
I agree Kliquid. It would cause just as much offense if it said "Jesus is real, morons."
But, since nobody is putting those things, then I see no reason for anyone to be offended by it, unless you're just looking for something to offend you.
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Post by Hulkamaniac on Jul 7, 2011 16:53:07 GMT -5
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. atheists don't do any of that, yet we're the ones forcing our beliefs How is adopting a section of a highway forcing one's beliefs on anyone? The fact is atheist groups don't do stuff like that because atheists (as groups and individuals) are far less charitable than the religious. That's a scientific fact. Religious people give more per capita than non-religious people and that includes giving both to secular and non-secular charities. So yes you see more religious groups and charities running around than atheist charities (if such a one exists). How is that forcing beliefs on anyone?
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Post by Hulkamaniac on Jul 7, 2011 16:54:48 GMT -5
I completely agree with what you guys are saying about that people should be able to adopt-a-highway (for example). Who cares? It's not pushing your religion on anyone. ... But can you imagine the fuss that would come if I adopted a highway and put, "Jesus Isn't Real, You Morons" on the sign? ... Do you think the same people supporting it now would be supporting it then? I'm not offended either way, but then again, I have very thick skin when it comes to anything potentially "offending" me. If the Atheists Society of America adopted a segment of the highway I don't think a single Christian in the world would complain about it.
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Post by T R W on Jul 7, 2011 16:58:03 GMT -5
I completely agree with what you guys are saying about that people should be able to adopt-a-highway (for example). Who cares? It's not pushing your religion on anyone. ... But can you imagine the fuss that would come if I adopted a highway and put, "Jesus Isn't Real, You Morons" on the sign? ... Do you think the same people supporting it now would be supporting it then? I'm not offended either way, but then again, I have very thick skin when it comes to anything potentially "offending" me. If the Atheists Society of America adopted a segment of the highway I don't think a single Christian in the world would complain about it. Most wouldn't. But a few would, definitely.
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Post by Tim of thee on Jul 7, 2011 17:04:55 GMT -5
I completely agree with what you guys are saying about that people should be able to adopt-a-highway (for example). Who cares? It's not pushing your religion on anyone. ... But can you imagine the fuss that would come if I adopted a highway and put, "Jesus Isn't Real, You Morons" on the sign? ... Do you think the same people supporting it now would be supporting it then?. not really the same thing nick
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Post by Hulkamaniac on Jul 7, 2011 18:54:54 GMT -5
If the Atheists Society of America adopted a segment of the highway I don't think a single Christian in the world would complain about it. Most wouldn't. But a few would, definitely. Probably true. But no one would defend those idiots.
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Post by Lk™ on Jul 7, 2011 18:57:06 GMT -5
There's no scientific proof that God doesn't exist either. The fact is there is no proof or evidence on either side and anyone who says there is is delusional. It really comes down to a question of faith and whether you have it or not at the end of the day. Do you believe in a flying spaghetti monster? No? Same concept. By all means, believe what you want, but don't act like belief and non-belief are the same thing. that made me cry tears of joy. i really don't blame them for being offended. anything religious or faith related belongs in the church. nowhere else.
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Post by StingerSplash on Jul 7, 2011 19:07:26 GMT -5
Do you believe in a flying spaghetti monster? No? Same concept. By all means, believe what you want, but don't act like belief and non-belief are the same thing. that made me cry tears of joy. i really don't blame them for being offended. anything religious or faith related belongs in the church. nowhere else. So in a country where there is freedom of speech, anything religion based should be kept in a church? According to your logic, we shouldn't be even having this conversation. So, I can't take my Bible places? I can't wear Christian shirts? Because it offends people? If people are so firm in their stance that there is God, the least of their worries should be people talking about their faith, or showing their faith through clothing, or music. They should just think that person is an idiot for believing what they do, not be offended by it.
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