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 matt.clerke on -
DON'T LIKE IT. LEAVE!
Should actually read "DON'T LIKE IT, LEAVE!". See how I used that comma there? its called English!
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Permalink Reply by Kris Feenstra on -
If you're going to comment on grammar, you should make sure that the grammar in your criticism is correct as well. Failure to do so will result in unbearable haughtiness, and, when possible, a fierce pommeling with cranberry scones.
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Permalink Reply by Skycomet the Fallen Angel on -
Heh! They can tell me to leave all they want, but as long as I have a job to do protecting church and state... I AIN'T GOIN' NOWHERE! GET USED TO IT FISHIES! BWAH HA HA!!
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Permalink Reply by Skycomet the Fallen Angel on
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"This land is my land.
This land ain't ur land
I gotta shotgun.
And you ain't got one.
So ya better git off!
Or I'll blow yur heed off!
This land is private property!"
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Permalink Reply by Sharon M on -
I think it's odd how those people believe that because they accidentally stumbled upon a piece of land and brutally massacred the original inhabitants and forcefully claimed the land as theirs, they have the right to tell other people with different views to leave. By their logic they should be worshiping the spirits of the Natives. Not Christ.
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Permalink Reply by Jeremy Ditto on -
I think the local Taliban (way religious people and Teabaggers) forget that our country was founded by Dietists and really there wasn't a mention of God (on money or the pledge) until it was put there in the early 50s over fear of communism.
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Permalink Reply by Keith Pinster on
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Actually, the amusing thing to me is that, if their arguments are correct and the founders WERE xian, that make the evidence that there is no sign of that religion in the founding documents even MORE compelling for the argument for separation of state and church. Their drive to turn this country into a theocracy will fail as long as we are all diligent in holding our law makers accountable for keeping religion out of our legislation.
By the way, they don't forget, they just choose to ignore the truth and replace it with their own delusions. Much like they ignore scientific truths and replace those with their delusional superstitions.
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Permalink Reply by SteveInCO on -
Well it's a bit more complicated than that. Some coins started bearing IGWT in the 1860s (that's not a typo). You are thinking of paper money, and even there, it only appeared on the one dollar bill (it was put on in 1957) until the mid 60s. I explain it in full here: http://www.thinkatheist.com/profiles/blogs/let-reason-reign-cross-p... wich is a mirror of my block over here: http://letreasonreign.wordpress.com/2012/03/02/in-god-we-trust
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