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Originally posted by neformore
If you mean its disrepectful to christians who believe in god, then the opposite could be said of your insistence on there being a deity - surely thats being disrespectful to atheists?
Originally posted by Bigwhammy
It is obviously implying that people like myself who believe in God are delusional. I find that highly offensive and bigoted. I am not delusional. I have two college degrees and one is in engineering so I know some science as well. It is extremely offensive for him to imply I am mentally ill!
Originally posted by an3rkist
Personally, and I hope this doesn't offend you, but I think that's exactly where this whole conspiracy theory spawned from. I think you've been very offended by Dawkins' theories and his implied accusations, and that you're lashing out at him by concocting this conspiracy theory. That's my opinion, but I think it's a valid theory based on human nature.
You shouldn't let him get to you. He's just one man stating his opinion.
Originally posted by AshleyD
You shouldn't let him get to you. He's just one man stating his opinion.
So is Fred Phelps. Should we offer him and his propaganda the same excuse?
Originally posted by Bigwhammy
What you are missing is that he is not saying it to God. I mean come on! It is obviously implying that people like myself who believe in God are delusional. I find that highly offensive and bigoted. I am not delusional. I have two college degrees and one is in engineering so I know some science as well. It is extremely offensive for him to imply I am mentally ill!
Originally posted by AshleyD
This thread was actually inspired by some statements by Doctor Lennox who brought up the conspiracy of historical revision during one of his lectures. To relegate this entire thread as being a personal ax that Whammy is trying to grind is not remotely fair.
Dawkins appears to only be one of many puppet masters.
So is Fred Phelps. Should we offer him and his propaganda the same excuse?
Originally posted by intrepid
The man that just spews hate? That's the God Hates Fags guy, right? Or is it Westboro?
Either way, his demeanor wouldn't allow him to stay due to the T&C.
That being said, people here need to grow a thicker skin.
Big whoop imo. My interests are my own, like it or not, I'm not losing sleep over it. I have NO idea why you guys take this so damn seriously.
Originally posted by Bigwhammy
reply to post by an3rkist
It's not just him. A best selling book reaches over 2 million people. That is a conspiracy to win hearts and minds to his point of view. The point of view that religion is to blame for the worlds evil. It's not a theory it is a real conspiracy. Did you watch his movie? It's atheist propaganda.
What never gets mentioned is the thousands if not millions of religious charity organizations. Who is down in Africa feeding the hungry and taking care of AIDs babies? Missionaries for the most part. What about the salvation army and countless church soup kitchens who feed the homeless?
Never gets mentioned. Faith is the root of all evil is what his flick implies. It is a conspiracy and its a lie..
What Dawkins says shouldn't make any difference to yours.
Originally posted by neformore
If you know you are not delusional, and are comfortable with the way you see the world, then why the problem?
Originally posted by an3rkist
Whoa there! Are you suggesting that Dawkins is one of several puppets doing the bidding of some Atheist elites? Where are you getting this stuff?
Originally posted by undo
He says we are abusing our children, are nutcases, are dangerous to society, are the cause for all suffering in the world, and so on.
Originally posted by undo
He's trying to foster genocide.
Originally posted by neformore
If you know you are not delusional, and are comfortable with the way you see the world, then why the problem?
What happened to "love thine enemy" and "turn the other cheek" (forgive me if I paraphrase wrongly, its been years since I read the major religious texts)
Like so many things in life, the power of words in only in the meaning that you choose to give them.
If you have the power of your faith, and follow the advice given to Christians in the Bible, you should forgive, and not let the words bother you, shouldn't you?
I know that sounds a bit like I'm preaching so I'll qualify it with this;
Some people think I'm cranky and a little weird because I tend to follow taoist philosophy. I have no problem with that. What they think on the subject is not going to make one iota of difference to me and how I choose to go through life.
What Dawkins says shouldn't make any difference to yours.
Originally posted by AshleyD
I don't know. Probably the whole 'Deny Ignorance' slogan and stuff.
Originally posted by an3rkist
I may be an atheist, but I'm obviously less well-read in Dawkins than you guys are. Could you post a single, solitary quote by him that even remotely suggests he's trying to foster genocide? I got the feeling he wants to eradicate faith, but not by killing people, but by using science...somehow.