"On my left inside bicep I have a quote from Darwins "Origin of Species" as well as one on my left shin. On my right inside bicep I have "Cogito Ergo Atheos". On my left calf I have one that represents a tree with Africa being the…"
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Stigmata
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kairan Nierde Mar 24, 2013. 7 Replies 0 Likes
As a former catholic when I was younger I was always interested in reading about people bearing the stigmata. Im sure most if not all of you have heard about Padre Pio, probably the most well known…Continue
Arguments with loved ones
Started this discussion. Last reply by bob spencer Jan 10, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I know most people here has probably had arguments with christian loved ones over their lack of beliefs. My fiance is lutheran but only attends church one a year at xmas time. Just the other day the…Continue
Catholic church's inflated numbers
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dave G Jan 4, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
So Im sitting here watching tv and the "catholics come home" commercial comes on. In it they claim to have 1 billion members. As an atheist who used to be a catholic I am still counted as a member of…Continue
church organized kids groups
Started this discussion. Last reply by Colleen Jan 2, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
My fiance currently sends her 4 year old daughter to a church based kids group once a week. They are required to memorize bible verses every week that the instructors sign off on. I have made it…Continue
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Atheist Bible Study
Believers study the bible for inspiration, doctrine, etc. Non-believers can study it to point out absurdity, contradiction, and other negative points, as a sort of "anti-apologetics." After all, lots of folks became atheists after they actually read the bible, and realized how ludicrous it is!See More
Kairan Nierde replied to Don Leonard's discussion 'Stigmata'"Couple of decades ago the corpse of a mummy from around the turn of the first millennium was found...he had curved nails driven through his heel bones. There was some debate over whether scratches on his bones were indicative of his hands having…"
archaeopteryx replied to Don Leonard's discussion 'Stigmata'"It's very accurate - the nail went through the arm between the ulna and the radius, where there is the greatest degree of support:
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Unseen replied to Don Leonard's discussion 'Stigmata'"Think about the feet! If the feet are also nailed and suddenly the hands are free, then you fall forward with your feet still nailed to the cross. Ironically, Jesus is often depicted with his feet nailed to the cross but he has a little support…"
SteveInCO replied to Don Leonard's discussion 'Stigmata'"Doesn't stop half of them from putting their "wounds" in the wrong place (the palms)."
SteveInCO replied to Don Leonard's discussion 'Stigmata'"I remember hearing once that nailing someone up to the cross throughthe palms of their hands is useless, the nails will pull through to the edge of the palm from your weight (which would surely be agonizing), so going through the wrist and in…"
Kairan Nierde replied to Don Leonard's discussion 'Stigmata'"Here's the thing: stigmata wounds are in the wrong place! One person will have them on the palms of their hands and another will have them on their wrists. What's up with that?"
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Illustrated Stories From The Bible
"I have this book and I love it. Should be required reading at sunday school. lol. "
Don Leonard replied to Matt Neary's discussion 'I need a short atheist phrase for a script tattoo.'"Fact before Faith"
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Linsan....and I'm Over Him
"So thats why god doesnt give a damn about the 9 million children who die every year before they turn 5. He's too busy watching sports. "
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Atheists, can you prove The BIBLE is false?
"Haven't they proved that Nazareth never existed in the first century? "
Don Leonard posted a discussionStigmata
As a former catholic when I was younger I was always interested in reading about people bearing the stigmata. Im sure most if not all of you have heard about Padre Pio, probably the most well known stigmatic in history. Now as an atheist I am wanting to know of any serious articles or books that have been written debunking stigmata. My whole take on it is people that are self mutilating themselves and passing it off as the wounds of christ from the crucifixion. But I dont believe that Jesus…See More
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"This dumbass should just be punched in the face for displaying something like this. Pisses me off."
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