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Simon Bennett replied to Unseen's discussion 'Why can't bright young people spell, punctuate, or form grammatical sentences?'Simon Bennett replied to Unseen's discussion 'Why can't bright young people spell, punctuate, or form grammatical sentences?'"I'm under thirty, 27 in fact, but I don't take offence to this because you are right on so many levels. In particular I agree regarding this:
Since your thread begins with 'why', I will have a stab at an answer. But…"
Simon Bennett replied to JD Baggaley's discussion 'Has anyone ever told you you're going to hell?'"That's interesting. I exclusively wear men's clothing and nobody has ever claimed it to be sinful!"
Simon Bennett replied to JD Baggaley's discussion 'Has anyone ever told you you're going to hell?'"I love the way the priest phrases it.
He just guesses that you'll suffer eternal damnation? Also the casual delivery of the damnation is so hilarious.
I've been told before that I was going to hell. The reason I was told this…"
Simon Bennett posted a blog postBarriers to change
It is important to have an open mind. Think about how many things one might miss out on with a closed mind. Frequently when conversation turns to religiosity it becomes evident that they are simply too set in their ways to allow other ideas to penetrate. Where does this come from?…See More
Simon Bennett commented on Shabaka Tecumseh's blog post 'Are Atheist Elitist?'"I'm not elitist. Anyone's welcome to wise up and become an atheist. You know, how they were on the day they were born before someone came along, fed them a whole pile of bullshit and indoctrinated them, "
Simon Bennett commented on Rob Klaers's blog post 'Churches resorting to Prayer when court cases and petitions fail.'"Prayer? What a complete waste of time. "
Simon Bennett commented on Morgan Matthew's photo
Give this guy a highfive
"Buckminster83 is as right as possible.
http://www.motortrend.com/features/consumer/112_0906_penn_jillette_celebrity_drive/photo_02.html#photo"
Simon Bennett commented on Dylan Martin's video
Kirk Cameron- "Homosexuality Is Unnatural & Destructive"
"A New Zealand media outlet reported on this story. I'm glad that most of the comments chose the side of "Kirk Cameron is a bigot" rather than "Homosexuality Is Unnatural & Destructive".
I hope that chose is…"
Simon Bennett commented on John Markos O'Neill's blog post 'Poll for atheists'"Of course not. Jainism for one. "
Simon Bennett replied to Alyssa's discussion 'Is Morality Relative?'"Morality is created by humans, and it's constantly shifting and evolving. I am by no means an expert on the subject, but morality is surely subjective.
"For example, if one person believed it was wrong to steal and…"
Simon Bennett commented on Taylor Campbell's blog post 'A Time to be Humbled'"konnichiwa Taylor-san. This may sound like a weak suggestion, could you satisfy your social yearns through a digital medium? I hope that it doesn't sound as though I'm speaking out of turn, quite recently myself I have had to go…"
Simon Bennett commented on The Religious Snitch's video
So What if You're Wrong The Religious Snitch with Theoretical Bullshit
"Pugilist, now that's a great word.
Awesome work Snitch. "
Simon Bennett replied to Pondering Atheist's discussion 'Secret Atheists?'"Isn't it great to feel like you're a part of something? Your experience at work is indeed uplifting, I'm glad you have found others like you in a place where you thought they wouldn't exist.
In New Zealand it common for…"
Simon Bennett replied to Lucas M. Tavares's discussion 'Can someone explain all this "relative morals" thing?'"This video might help http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWNW-NXEudk
It is 30 odd minutes long but very good. I need to watch it again myself. "
Simon Bennett replied to Keith Murphy's discussion 'Is voluntary celibacy a danger to the human psychie ?'"I can't speak for the OP but I both think and hope they choke their chicken. "
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Barriers to change
Posted on March 27, 2012 at 8:42pm 0 Comments 1 Like
It is important to have an open mind. Think about how many things one might miss out on with a closed mind.
Frequently when conversation turns to religiosity it becomes evident that they are simply too set in their ways to allow other ideas to penetrate. Where does…
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- At 2:50pm on February 14, 2012,
Robert Karp said… Welcome to the Think Atheist community Simon! 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! If you would like to, add me as a friend and I'm also on twitter as RSAnative if you care to follow. Welcome again and make yourself at home!
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