Atheists Should Leave America?
One gas station owner here in South Carolina has a digital readout on all of his pumps that says "One nation under god. If you don't like it, LEAVE!" Sadly, it isn't the first time we've heard this. Many Americans also want immigrants and gays to leave as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywb1EdQtb9U
What is with my state? Just last month, we had a woman hang and burn a dog because it chewed her bible. It really pissed me off and I started a petition because I fear that she is going to receive undeserved lenience. I've heard people around here say things like "what if god really did tell her to do it?". I can't help but think she will be sentenced with the same delusion in mind. The ignorance here amazes me. Btw, if you haven't signed my petition, here is the link http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/woman-hangs-and-burns-dog/
Back to the subject. Christians really believe that they run this country. It is aparent that they want atheists out of it. How can we show them that this is not a Christian nation? We have quoted statements from our founding fathers, we have argued about separation of church and state, we have rejected creationism in our classrooms, and Obama has even stated on several occasions that this is not a Christian Nation. What else can we do to convince Christians that this is a country for everyone?
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Permalink Reply by prustage95 on -
I note how the message only appears after you have paid. Consequently it is then too late too boycott the place or storm off in disgust.
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Permalink Reply by SteveInCO on -
I think it appears after you've swiped the card but before you pump the gas. You can always hit "cancel" at that point.
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Permalink Reply by Jim Minion on -
The fact that a country was created is an interdependence between it's citizens. There is complexity but "God is on our side" is not needed to make it work.
Theocracies don't seem to work the best based on the current or historical facts.
The fact that the US is the wants to use it's military power on the rest of the world, it is easier if you can use Xian against Islam at this time. This gives the popular view the perceived power to ask anyone who disagrees to leave. A very old tactic, fear at it's best. Bush after 9/11 "If your not with us you are against us".
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Permalink Reply by Keith Pinster on -
McCarthy with the Cold War. Same thing. Rallying the "good xian citizens" against the "evil heathen godless Ruskies."
The same old song just keeps playing over and over and over.
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Permalink Reply by JerBear on -
Essentially, what they are saying is that if you don't believe in their imaginary friend then you should go stand on the other side of a collectively agreed upon imaginary line. Not exactly the most empirical of folks are they?
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Permalink Reply by Arcus on -
Apparently: Faith>Evidence.
I have faith the religious will one day pull their heads out of their asses while successfully licking their elbows. Unfortunately, there is no real evidence for this unquestionable faith of mine..
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Permalink Reply by Jim Minion on
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But you must have something to dream for. :)
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Permalink Reply by Arcus on
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When every schoolchild's Pledge of Allegiance goes something like: "One Humanity, under temporary supervision of Arcus the Peaceful, bound for the stars."
At least I have the common decency of admitting my dream is just that. :)
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Permalink Reply by Jim Minion on
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All hell, I mean hail, Arcus. :>
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Permalink Reply by Arcus on
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My first act as supreme ruler is to ban religion.
Second act is to withdraw from the position and appoint somone who might actually be competent. ;)
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Permalink Reply by Jim Minion on
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Competent? Look at what that has gotten us so far.
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