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Obfuskation replied to Unseen's discussion 'Concerned about what we're learning about govt data collection, privacy, and secrecy?'"Anything that is embarassing to the government is "damaging to national security". Anyone that leaks anything that is indicitive of illegal acts by the government, is "aiding the enemy". It's all in the…"
Obfuskation replied to Unseen's discussion 'Concerned about what we're learning about govt data collection, privacy, and secrecy?'"Prism is just an expansion. Echelon scooped and stored communications for decades, and Carnivore has been collecting financial data for over a decade. Each new incarnation just broadens how much data is collected, and makes filtering and…"
Obfuskation replied to RobertPiano's discussion 'The last time you went to church...'"I would go to church occasionally with my wife and her family to maintain domestic tranquility. Their church was a very close community, and the pastor was likeable and positive. Around '97, petty church politics drove out that…"
Obfuskation replied to angela kozma's discussion 'world tearing it's self apart in the name of religion'"I never stated that anybody is found 'innocent'. I simply stated that 'not guilty' equates with 'innocent'.
It's easy to understand what you're talking about. You are a bigot. …"
Obfuskation replied to angela kozma's discussion 'world tearing it's self apart in the name of religion'"Again, many have been shown to have local rivals that turned them in for US reward money, and committed no offense. Those people are simply innocent.
When rule of law, and presumption of innocence until guilt is proven, stand as the norm, it…"
Obfuskation replied to angela kozma's discussion 'world tearing it's self apart in the name of religion'"Many of those imprisoned in Gitmo were found to have been sold to US forces by local rivals, and had nothing to do with any kinds of crimes, much less terrorism. Over 80 have been cleared of any crimes (even in the kangaroo court…"
Obfuskation commented on Mabel's blog post 'Baptists plan exodus from Boy Scounts'"This, a thousand times."
Obfuskation replied to George Herzog's discussion 'I wonder if I'm classified as anything (as if it really matters)'"Welcome to TA George. I wouldn't worry about clinging to any label. The more you look into things, the more your perspective may change, then you'd have to go label shopping again."
Obfuskation commented on Mabel's blog post 'Baptists plan exodus from Boy Scounts'"Prejudicial, and in accordance with the worst homophobic stereotyping. I don't see how anything that is so common to mammals in general, and humans in particular, can be labeled "unnatural".
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Obfuskation replied to Brendan's discussion 'Budhism and Atheism'"I've also incorporated basic Buddhism and Taoism into my ethical and philosophical outlook. I think the key word above is 'basic'. Buddhism is like any other religion; there are widely divergent interpretations and…"
Obfuskation replied to Brittney's discussion 'Why are you Atheist? Are there any obstacles you face as an Atheist?'"Welcome Brittney.
I was raised Catholic, and went to Catholic school. The more I read the bible, and observed the claims of believers and how they contrasted with their behaviors, the more I questioned. I realized that I was an atheist…"
Obfuskation replied to Mercedes's discussion 'Why do atheists ask for so much proof to believe in God?'"I'm late to the party as usual...
I used to believe in god, and went to Catholic school for a time. The more I studied the bible, the more I realized that the god of the bible is a very poorly constructed myth, and that the Jesus myth is…"
Obfuskation replied to Bo Fowler's discussion 'What is not believing in God like?'"It’s like not believing that a sociopathic dragon has created a contradictory set of rules, and is flying around out of site waiting to roast anyone who violates them in any way, and trying to live my life in a respectful and intelligent way…"
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Green Bay Bishop Tells Parishioners That They're Going to Hell if They Vote Wrong
Posted on October 30, 2012 at 2:57pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Bishop Ricken tells his flock to vote for candidates who follow Catholic teachings on life and family issues or risk putting their souls in jeopardy.
Time to start taxing the Catholic church.
An excellent, positive article on bullying
Posted on September 30, 2012 at 10:47am 0 Comments 0 Likes
More Thoughts on Ridicule
Posted on August 30, 2012 at 9:27pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
Ridicule mock: to reduce or dismiss the importance or quality of somebody or something in a contemptuous way.
A recent discussion has gotten me thinking more about a certain mindset that seems common in the online atheist community. The discussion had a lot of bleed-over from a previous discussion, then I was offline for a few days and the conversation dissipated, so I'm throwing this out here. The mindset that it is justified to ridicule those who have irrational beliefs.…
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- At 11:23am on October 14, 2012,
Skycomet the Fallen Angel said… Oh I still comment here and there but that thread is so active that my comments are getting buried. lol
- At 4:42pm on April 19, 2012,
Robert Karp said… Welcome to the Think Atheist community Mike! Join us in the chat on the bottom right of the screen and feel free to ask questions and get involved as much or as little as you want! Welcome again and make yourself at home!
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