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  • #31
    Why thumbs down to atheism? It brings a wave of common sense. Anyways, atheism is not on the decline. Those articles merely stated an opinion. I've seen figures showing it has been increasing steadily. In fact it is christianity under attack and I think it'll start to decline too.
    For there is [another] kind of violence, slower but just as deadly, destructive as the shot or the bomb in the night. This is the violence of institutions -- indifference, inaction, and decay. This is the violence that afflicts the poor, that poisons relations between men because their skin has different colors. - Bobby Kennedy (Mindless Menance of Violence)

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    • #32
      For the record, there are 5 different classifications of Christians:

      Liberal, Moderate, Conservative, Fundamental and Extreme Fundamental.

      The liberal and extreme fundamental factions are not in line with the real faith, though. You probably know what I mean by a liberal "Christian," but extreme fundamental "Christians" are those fascist and neo-nazi types, which for the record I am strongly against.

      As for myself, I am fundamentally religious, but politically a centrist. Yes, in my opinion there are many things wrong with both liberal and conservative political agendas, but there are also many things right with both agendas. My political views basically include the good from both agendas, which suprisingly is equivalent to my fundamental Christian beliefs.
      HAVE A DAY.
      <--- Quote by Former U.S. President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt
      "And there will be strange events in the skies--signs in the sun, moon, and stars. And down here on earth the nations will be in turmoil, perplexed by the roaring seas and strange tides. The courage of many people will falter because of the fearful fate they see coming upon the earth, because the stability of the very heavens will be broken up. Then everyone will see the Son of Man arrive on the clouds with power and great glory. So when all these things begin to happen, stand straight and look up, for your salvation is near!" --Luke 21:25-28
      For the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a commanding shout, with the call of the archangel, and with the trumpet call of God. First, all the Christians who have died will rise from their graves. Then, together with them, we who are still alive and remain on the earth will be caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air and remain with him forever. --1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

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      • #33
        Originally posted by Giancarlo
        Why thumbs down to atheism? It brings a wave of common sense.
        Yeah, and you're a shining example of it.
        Rethink Refuse Reduce Reuse

        Do It Ourselves

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        • #34
          Nice flames - don't discuss the posters, though
          (\__/) 07/07/1937 - Never forget
          (='.'=) "Claims demand evidence; extraordinary claims demand extraordinary evidence." -- Carl Sagan
          (")_(") "Starting the fire from within."

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          • #35
            You are a political centrist?

            What liberal ideals do you have? Letting the women cook on sundays?
            "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
            Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "

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            • #36
              Well the problem is that the only kind of Christianity in decline is the more liberal/moderate types, if things keep on going how they are its going to really polarize America.
              Stop Quoting Ben

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              • #37
                Originally posted by Urban Ranger
                Nice flames - don't discuss the posters, though
                Thank you, UR.
                HAVE A DAY.
                <--- Quote by Former U.S. President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt
                "And there will be strange events in the skies--signs in the sun, moon, and stars. And down here on earth the nations will be in turmoil, perplexed by the roaring seas and strange tides. The courage of many people will falter because of the fearful fate they see coming upon the earth, because the stability of the very heavens will be broken up. Then everyone will see the Son of Man arrive on the clouds with power and great glory. So when all these things begin to happen, stand straight and look up, for your salvation is near!" --Luke 21:25-28
                For the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a commanding shout, with the call of the archangel, and with the trumpet call of God. First, all the Christians who have died will rise from their graves. Then, together with them, we who are still alive and remain on the earth will be caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air and remain with him forever. --1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

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                • #38
                  Christianity is on a rapid decline.

                  You will be in the minority before you die.

                  Your repression of other minorities in history will bite you in your righteous ass.
                  "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
                  Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "

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                  • #39
                    Originally posted by Boshko
                    Well the problem is that the only kind of Christianity in decline is the more liberal/moderate types, if things keep on going how they are its going to really polarize America.
                    I have to agree with this... unfortunately... that is totally true. And how is MNG a political centerist? Sorry UR.. I'm not attacking him personally.. I just am pointing out that's a falsehood.
                    For there is [another] kind of violence, slower but just as deadly, destructive as the shot or the bomb in the night. This is the violence of institutions -- indifference, inaction, and decay. This is the violence that afflicts the poor, that poisons relations between men because their skin has different colors. - Bobby Kennedy (Mindless Menance of Violence)

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                    • #40
                      I repeat - Steve Jobs is a pagan, and the Macintosh was largely designed by hippy pagans who engaged in strange Eastern religious practices.

                      Go use Windows MNG, Gates doesn't look like the mandala type to me.
                      Only feebs vote.

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                      • #41
                        This thread
                        I drank beer. I like beer. I still like beer. ... Do you like beer Senator?
                        - Justice Brett Kavanaugh

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                        • #42
                          Originally posted by Agathon
                          I repeat - Steve Jobs is a pagan, and the Macintosh was largely designed by hippy pagans who engaged in strange Eastern religious practices.

                          Go use Windows MNG, Gates doesn't look like the mandala type to me.
                          Luckily for me, I can separate inventions from inventors, books from authors, movies from producers/directors and songs from songwriters/singers.
                          HAVE A DAY.
                          <--- Quote by Former U.S. President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt
                          "And there will be strange events in the skies--signs in the sun, moon, and stars. And down here on earth the nations will be in turmoil, perplexed by the roaring seas and strange tides. The courage of many people will falter because of the fearful fate they see coming upon the earth, because the stability of the very heavens will be broken up. Then everyone will see the Son of Man arrive on the clouds with power and great glory. So when all these things begin to happen, stand straight and look up, for your salvation is near!" --Luke 21:25-28
                          For the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a commanding shout, with the call of the archangel, and with the trumpet call of God. First, all the Christians who have died will rise from their graves. Then, together with them, we who are still alive and remain on the earth will be caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air and remain with him forever. --1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

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                          • #43
                            Well at least for common sense sakes, christianity is on a rapid fast decline..
                            For there is [another] kind of violence, slower but just as deadly, destructive as the shot or the bomb in the night. This is the violence of institutions -- indifference, inaction, and decay. This is the violence that afflicts the poor, that poisons relations between men because their skin has different colors. - Bobby Kennedy (Mindless Menance of Violence)

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                            • #44
                              Originally posted by Giancarlo


                              I have to agree with this... unfortunately...
                              Noooooooooooooooooooooo!
                              Stop Quoting Ben

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                              • #45
                                Luckily for me, I can separate inventions from inventors, books from authors, movies from producers/directors and songs from songwriters/singers


                                So I can put you down for Black Sabbath's greatest hits then?
                                Only feebs vote.

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