"No doubt.
Abortion is a particularly hard case for us, since we by and large teach that it is the intentional premeditated murder of innocent children. That sort of thing takes precedence over someone whose position on tax policy is stronger.…"
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"The Fourteen Points Against Evolution" Really...?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rob Klaers Feb 24, 2012. 49 Replies 0 Likes
Point 1: Human footprints have been found beside dinosaur footprints in the Paluxy riverbed in Texas. This indicates that humans and dinosaurs lived on earth at the same time. But the theory of…Continue
Religious People better neighbors
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bill Nov 17, 2010. 5 Replies 0 Likes
http://www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/forum/2010-11-15-column15_ST_N.htmApparently secular people are not part of…Continue
The American Religious Right?
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Soo... I was on StumbleUpon, and while looking under Political Science and I found this"If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it people…Continue
Which is Crazier??
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Mormonism Brief historySee also: History of the Latter Day Saint…Continue
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Dr. Bob replied to Andrew Lafont's discussion 'Church Tax Exemption?'"I agree, though we make even more distinctions than you do. We'd say there's a difference between the Vatican (the independent city-state) and the Holy See (the administrative corporation of the Church) and the Church (the people of…"
Unseen replied to Andrew Lafont's discussion 'Church Tax Exemption?'"I'm sure more than one minister or priest has said something like, "I've looked at the candidates and issues and here's what I'm going to do and who/what I've given $50 to."
They are citizens and can probably…"
Dr. Bob replied to Andrew Lafont's discussion 'Church Tax Exemption?'"This is true.
In American politics, the more pernicious form of lobbying is in funding candidates, which is prohibited.
Suggesting that certain votes have moral implications to be considered is, by comparison, innocuous. Most people…"
Dr. Bob replied to Andrew Lafont's discussion 'Church Tax Exemption?'"Not that fine a line. It's mostly defined by the money and where the money goes.
I can't speak to "Muslim countries" but I expect that it varies somewhat between countries and what flavor of Islam we're talking…"
Unseen replied to Andrew Lafont's discussion 'Church Tax Exemption?'"Even ministers and priests are citizens, have voting rights, and can speak on their own behalf. "
Reg The Fronkey Farmer replied to Andrew Lafont's discussion 'Church Tax Exemption?'"I see the distinction you are making. It is a fine line indeed. In Muslim countries there is no distinction. They don't understand the differences even as a concept."
Unseen replied to Andrew Lafont's discussion 'Church Tax Exemption?'"It matters what is done with such profits. Are they pocketed by people operating the church or charity, or are they pumped back in and applied to their work?"
TJ replied to Andrew Lafont's discussion 'Church Tax Exemption?'"That is not true. "Profit" is money left after expenses, which can include upkeep, salaries, rent, advertising, and, of course, being charitable...or, collecting cars, or whatever they do.
And. there is a difference between "The…"
Unseen replied to Andrew Lafont's discussion 'Church Tax Exemption?'"You're talking at cross purposes.
Sure, churches sometimes DO get involved in political campaigns in violation of the rules, just like people sometimes drive over the speed limit.
Now, Billy Graham, Jr. is supporting Donald Trump.…"
Reg The Fronkey Farmer replied to Andrew Lafont's discussion 'Church Tax Exemption?'"I know of many examples where Churches in America were actively involved in political campaigns. For various reasons I will not list any here. The FFRF (I am a member) as SteveInCO mentioned are actively involved in dealing with such complaints."
Unseen replied to Andrew Lafont's discussion 'Church Tax Exemption?'"They can talk about value issues and only an idiot wouldn't understand how to apply that in the voting booth."
Dr. Bob replied to Andrew Lafont's discussion 'Church Tax Exemption?'"@TJ, only sort of.
All not-for-profit entities have to make money ("profit") in order to stay in business. Otherwise they wouldn't have any money to repair buildings, pay workers, etc.
Not-for-profit just means that the profits…"
Dr. Bob replied to Andrew Lafont's discussion 'Church Tax Exemption?'"The pope is flying to Poland for World Youth Day this month. He doesn't own a corporate jet. They lease a regular airliner from Alitalia. The cost of leasing it is paid by charging the press corps business class rates to ride…"
Dr. Bob replied to Andrew Lafont's discussion 'Church Tax Exemption?'"In addition to not endorsing candidates, they also can't endorse any ballot issue, nor can they lobby legislators to enact legislation, contribute to political campaigns, etc.
It's not non-partisanship so much as it is no direct influence…"
TJ replied to Andrew Lafont's discussion 'Church Tax Exemption?'"For profit vs not for profit...add that to your equation or you'll be off track
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The Missing Years of Jesus
Posted on August 2, 2011 at 2:46am 4 Comments 4 Likes
The Christian bible never tells anyone what happened to Jesus from when he was a kid to when the story picks back up at 33. So I have taken the liberty to making up a timeline of the missing years of Jesus. Enjoy!
The Missing Years of Jesus
- Age 5 or 6: The Bible lifts off of Jesus.
- Age 7: Jesus joins the local baseball team, Yahweh’s Fighters. He was the famous hitter.
- Age 8: Jesus hits a baseball into the local bakery in a game of…
Defeating the Bible , One chapter at a Time! (Genesis Chapter 4)
Posted on December 17, 2010 at 10:20pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Chapter 4 hath arrived!!
Let’s groove tonight!!
“The man had relations with his wife Eve, and she conceived and bore Cain, saying, "I have produced a man with the help of the LORD." Next she bore his brother Abel. Abel became a keeper of flocks, and Cain a tiller of the soil. In the course of time Cain brought an offering to the LORD from the fruit of the soil, while Abel, for his part, brought one of the best firstlings of his flock. The LORD looked with favor on…
Continue Atheist billboard defaced on N.C.'s Billy Graham Parkway
Posted on June 29, 2010 at 8:00pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
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- At 3:18pm on September 14, 2010,
Justine Robinson said… - Thanks for joining and welcome to the club!
- At 10:12pm on February 21, 2010,
Lindsey Sayre said… - i am very good. how are you?
- At 4:57pm on January 17, 2010,
Allegra said… - Hello Andrew, how are you? It is a grey and dreary day in New York.
- At 12:45pm on January 16, 2010,
Jesse said… - hey andrew, I am Jesse. My aunt told me about you, and she told you about me. I am 14. How are you?
- At 8:02pm on January 14, 2010,
Sydni Moser said… 
Hi Andrew, welcome to Think Atheist and thank you for choosing to join the group 'Green Atheists.' Looking forward to learning more about you and your future comments in the green group.
My daughter and I just got back from a rather chilly two week trip to Florida... Much too cold to wear just T-shirts and shorts, we were bundled up the few warm clothes we brought.
You might like to check out my daugter, Allegra's profile page, since you guys are close in age. Plus my nephew Jesse's page as well. He's from Florida too. Keep in touch.
-Peace
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What is the most dangerous large mammal in the US (besides humans)? You'll probably guess wrong.
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