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The mob psychology of human sacrifice.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Unseen 1 hour ago. 3 Replies

Ever since recently watching the season ending episode of  'Vikings' on the History channel I have been pondering the mob psychology of human sacrifice. It is believed that the practice of ritual…Continue

Would you publish a work similar in scope to Salman Rushdie's "Satanic Verses?"

Started this discussion. Last reply by Gregg R Thomas Feb 11. 29 Replies

If your vocation was a writer/novelist and you believed there was a need to expose the tyranny that is the religion of Islam, would you consider the potential threat to your well being worth the risk…Continue

Tags: Hirsi, Rushdie, Islam, fatwa

Would you lie to ensure a financial inheritance comes your way?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Sarah Oct 20, 2012. 36 Replies

Hypothetically speaking, if you were given a choice to make what would ensure your financial independence but went against your personal convictions would you still do it? If your mother/father told…Continue

Tags: will, family, inheritance

Should a priest/preacher be bound to confidentiality?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ed Sep 5, 2012. 17 Replies

While the days of sitting in a booth with a physical separation between priest and parishioner are mostly over, there are still frequent instances of  a church member confiding in their…Continue

Tags: confidentiality, confession

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Unseen replied to Ed's discussion 'The mob psychology of human sacrifice.'
"I think you're overlooking cultural differences which may play a more important role than mob psychology or depravity. Just look at how differently, for example, a Hindu views eating beef from an American lover of BBQ."
1 hour ago
Angela Evangelia replied to Ed's discussion 'The mob psychology of human sacrifice.'
"  Yeah I've thought about this a lot. Particularly in respect to community acceptence of it. It happened in Nazi Germany too. Normal citizens became dissociated from the obvious stench of burning bodies coming from…"
4 hours ago
RobertPiano replied to Ed's discussion 'The mob psychology of human sacrifice.'
"I think that Christianity was an attempt to put an end to this; let us have one sacrifice for all. However during marginally survivable conditions I'm sure early humans sacrifiiced their weak for the good of the rest and it…"
5 hours ago
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The mob psychology of human sacrifice.

Ever since recently watching the season ending episode of  'Vikings' on the History channel I have been pondering the mob psychology of human sacrifice. It is believed that the practice of ritual slaying or human sacrifice has been in place for tens of thousands of years. I am trying to grasp the group mentality of watching  someone you have known and maybe even loved being killed to appease a god or find favor with the supernatural. How did this barbaric act actually evolve? Was it out of fear…See More
5 hours ago
Ed replied to Ron Humphrey's discussion 'insane comment following tornadoes in Oklahoma'
""My thoughts and prayers to those families" -Reverend Bob Making a donation to the American Red Cross would accomplish so much more. The intangible nature of thoughts & prayers do little for those standing before a heap of rubble."
5 hours ago
Ed replied to Unseen's discussion 'The suburbs are becoming the new slums'
"Being rural is still a good thing, thankfully. "
8 hours ago
Ed commented on Robert Karp's blog post 'Why Respect Relgion - A Post From FB.'
"Those theists so eager to accept/demand respect of their religion(s) are quite often ignorant of said religion's violent history. They are not interested in knowing the detail of events that paint them in an unflattering light. Should we spare…"
8 hours ago
Ed replied to Holo Gram's discussion 'Should illegal aliens in the US be denied medical care?'
"I believe anyone injured or ill seeking medical aid should find relief, even if only in a temporary form. Now, as to whether illegal immigrants should be granted access to our social security medical benefits, food stamps, free cell phones, etc.…"
8 hours ago
Ed replied to Professor Robert's discussion 'An Atheist's Creed'
"You were just curious? In fact, curiosity is the engine that drives intellectual development, especially in the realm of science. And I do equate science with reality as opposed to religion representing fairy tales. To avoid confusion it is best to…"
8 hours ago
Ed and Mercedes are now friends
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Ed replied to Emily DW's discussion 'What's Your Best Argument For God?'
"My favorite one, and it is a romantic notion, is that if you take the time to stop and observe the intricacies of  nature and our planet one should make a natural progression to attributing god as the cause. If we don't currently…"
Thursday
Ed replied to Mercedes's discussion 'Why do atheists ask for so much proof to believe in God?'
"Suzanne, An important principle in the christian belief system is that no one sidesteps the "less than perfect" classification. It is a DNA issue whereby the so-called tainted blood is supposedly passed on through each generation. This…"
Thursday
Ed replied to Mercedes's discussion 'Why do atheists ask for so much proof to believe in God?'
"Mercedes, I have a lot of difficulty grasping someone's willingness to explain a lack of perfection as the reason for disease and starvation of millions of humans beings, especially children. It would take a very callous heart to turn away from…"
Thursday
Ed commented on Misty: Baytheist Living!'s blog post 'Why you so angry, atheists? Whyyyyyy?'
"Tact & diplomacy is not my strong suit. If you have the 'balls' to say what you're thinking it helps avoid any possible misunderstandings. If that makes one a beyotch so be it. Besides life is too short to be constantly worrying…"
Thursday
Ed replied to Mercedes's discussion 'Why do atheists ask for so much proof to believe in God?'
"Mercedes, Fellow atheists have patiently provided you with abundant food for thought. Now the question is whether you are man or woman enough to seriously consider whether the responses have true merit. If you should decide to investigate any…"
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Ed replied to Mercedes's discussion 'Why do atheists ask for so much proof to believe in God?'
"succinct & full of truth..... "
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Oh, he's a christian.

Posted on April 20, 2013 at 9:00am 20 Comments

So I am shopping on the phone to find a local certified mechanic to install a new engine in my wife's truck.  It was recommended to call a specific mechanic shop about fifty miles away. After talking to the shop owner's wife for about ten minutes because he was tied up with customers she finally said something to the effect that "we don't like to take new customers as we stay busy with our existing clientele."  I commented I thought this was an odd business philosophy. She then proceeded to…

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National Pi Day

Posted on March 14, 2013 at 7:54pm 0 Comments

Today was national pi day (3.14). Did you have your piece?

All Creatures Great and Small ???

Posted on March 12, 2013 at 3:07pm 10 Comments

It is interesting that the theists claim that their god created "all creatures great and small." This is an image of a deep sea creature called the humpback angler fish. It is one of the most gruesome, hideous looking, and downright terrifying creatures I have ever seen. It was in the most recent issue of Smithsonian magazine about the bioluminescence of ocean inhabitants. This strange fish has a "fishing pole" attached above it's eyes that moves up and down in front of it's formidable…

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Christians raping Christians: ChristianMingle.com

Posted on February 20, 2013 at 11:50am 0 Comments

http://abcnews.go.com/US/christianmingle-date-rape-victims-sought-california-cops/story?id=18531150

I suppose it was only a matter of time before God dropped the dating ball and allowed one of it's devotees to fall victim to another one of it's devotees. ChristianMingle's  omnipotent, omniscient gawd seems to be suffering from a lapse of attention to matters here…

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At 10:04pm on January 12, 2013, Samuel Cheshire said…

Thanks for the message.  I will definitely check out that book.  I am always looking for a new read.  You seem like you might have a good opinion on this; Do you think that as a race we are de-evolving by catering to the ignorant masses by creating welfare states for people who are too stupid or lazy to do for themselves and then give them tax credits which equates to thousands of dollars just for having children?  This is going to sound really bad, but wouldn't it be better for our species if we neutered anyone with an IQ under say 100?  There are too many people on earth anyway.  Why is it someones human right to reproduce?  I think it should be a privilege that is earned.  Only the best and the brightest should be allowed to carry on their genetic lineage.  Also there should be a strict guidelines and quality requirements for parenting.  I realize this will never happen.  People are to corrupt by nature to use a system like that for good.  Sometimes I think we are all doomed.

At 6:25pm on January 12, 2013, Samuel Cheshire said…

Thanks :) I'm enjoying it already.  It's nice to be able to communicate with people even if every thought is not seen eye to eye.  The internet is full of people trolling and sniping at one another, its good to finally find a place for civil correspondence.

At 6:08pm on January 12, 2013, Samuel Cheshire said…

"Indifference to the needless suffering and plight of the very beings it (god) is supposedly responsible for creating is testament to the convoluted thinking of it's followers. "

I'm sure that it is, but not only followers of a specific ideology but the human race as a whole.  For that matter every species and the whole of nature.   It's a dog eat dog world.  When a lion commits infanticide its not evil its just the natural order of things.  Human beings are fickle emotionally unstable creatures.  For some reason we have the ability to think abstractly and outside of the basic survival instincts if only for a moment or two.  The formation of religions over the coarse of human history was only natural for a creature with this capability in order to reconcile its advanced cognitive status to a deaf playing field.

At 10:41pm on December 7, 2012, Heather Spoonheim said…

I'm surprised we weren't already friends on here.  Anyway, if you don't use a copper bowl then you need to add a little cream of tartar - essentially to drop the PH a little.  You also need to ensure you don't have a single drop or smear of yolk in those whites.  After that it should be easy.

At 11:17am on December 28, 2011, bob spencer said…

got it cheers

 
 
 

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