Are Atheists "winning"?

[Gloria]

51 percent of people in the world believe in God. Only 18 percent don’t and 17 percent are undecided.
Read more at http://www.christianpost.com/news/global-poll...

[Gloria]

Humbug! Creamery Bridge lights tampered with ... again
By DOMENIC POLI / Reformer Staffreformer.com
http://www.reformer.com/ci_22057159/humbug-cr...

[Gloria]

"...Third, my son is an atheist (see: logic) and happens to be gay...."

http://www.commonsnews.org/site/site05/story....

[Gloria]

"Someone being different from you doesn’t actually affect your life, if that’s what you’ve been worried about."

http://www.commonsnews.org/site/site05/story....

[Gloria]

Church-Burning Video Used to Promote Atheist Event at Ft. Bragg

http://radio.foxnews.com/toddstarnes/top-stor...

[Gloria]

Quran-Burning Pastor, Hangs Barack Obama Effigy Outside Florida Church

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/08/obam...

[Gloria]

Thanksgiving brings community together

http://www.reformer.com/localnews/ci_22050241...

[Gloria]

"My son isn’t looking for “special” treatment or “special” attention. He gets it, because it’s the result of nice little Christian boys who jam his head in the toilet at school to “clean him” of his sins, and that’s just the stuff they do that I can print here. Trust me when I say he would really prefer to not get that kind of “special” attention ever again in his life."

http://www.commonsnews.org/site/site05/story....

[Hilly Lander]

A bit outdated, but still good and valid in its points:

I'm certainly glad this has finally been brought out into the open. The anti-Christian bias in our society has reached absurd proportions. Consider:
During the 1988 election campaign, George Bush said that Christians should not be considered patriots or real American citizens.

Bill Clinton steadfastly refuses to give any speeches at local churches.

Both major political parties are dominated by anti-Christians. The Republican party, for example, gave us such hard-core atheists as Pat Buchanan, Dan Quayle, Phyllis Schlafly and Ronald Reagan. And the Democrats have given us such personalities as the Rev. Martin Luther King and the Rev. Jesse Jackson-- both noted for their vicious attacks on all forms of Christianity.

Let's talk about the media. On Sunday mornings, nearly all major television channels broadcast pro-atheist shows; it is nearly impossible to find religious programming during that time period. Further, Madalyn Murray O'Hair has her own cable TV channel, while Pat Robertson has been unable to obtain one for himself.

Most major newspapers run a special weekly section devoted to atheism. There are no equivalent sections for religious news.

Anti-Christian shows such as the American Atheist Forum are broadcast by major national networks. Meanwhile, Billy Graham is only able to get on the air through public access TV, which is watched by few people.

On news programs and "reality" TV shows such as Rescue 911, nobody is ever shown giving thanks to God after surviving a disaster.

It is almost impossible to find a shopping mall with a Christian Armory book store, while Atheist Book Centers are featured prominently on every corner.

While atheists couples who marry rarely have any difficulty finding a place to do so, it is nearly impossible for Christian couples to find a church where they can marry.

For that matter, churches themselves are extremely rare, while atheist meeting centers can be found every few blocks.

Recently, several atheists have shot and killed Christian priests as they were going to work in their churches. Similarly, atheists are well known for blockading churches on Sunday mornings.

Nearly all of our elected public officials are atheists; they even have to swear on a copy of Darwin's "Origin of Species" in order to take office.

In a similar vein, jurors must take an oath upon a copy of the Skeptical Inquirer before they can serve. There have even been court cases thrown out because one of the jury members was a Christian who insisted on swearing on a Bible.

And of course, people are free to wear pentagram jewelry, but those trying to wear cross-shaped earrings or pendants to work will be politely told to remove the jewelry or lose their job.

Speaking of the workplace, Christians often find it nearly impossible to get time off work for religious holidays such as Christmas.

Even our language reflects the radical anti-Christian bias that pervades our society. For example, when somebody sneezes, most people say "Darwin bless you". Similarly, "Voltaire dammit!" is a common cussword.

All of our money has the atheistic slogan "We do not trust in God" printed on it.(Contributed by Mike Hurben, <[e-mail] >.)

In school, our children are made to recite the pledge, "One nation, anti-God, indivisible...." (Contributed by Mike Hurben.)

One cannot rent a hotel room without finding a copy of Nietzsche's The Anti-Christ in the room.(Contributed by Mike Hurben.)

Organizations such as the Boy Scouts deny membership to Christians.(Contributed by Mike Hurben.)

In the military, it is nearly impossible to obtain Conscientious Objector status for religious reasons, even though those with philosophical reasons can obtain C.O. status relatively easily.

Christian churches are forced to pay exorbitant taxes.

In short. You are wrong, Christians are not persecuted. FU. Email me: [e-mail]

[Hilly Lander]

A bit outdated, but still good and valid in its points:

I'm certainly glad this has finally been brought out into the open. The anti-Christian bias in our society has reached absurd proportions. Consider:
During the 1988 election campaign, George Bush said that Christians should not be considered patriots or real American citizens.

Bill Clinton steadfastly refuses to give any speeches at local churches.

Both major political parties are dominated by anti-Christians. The Republican party, for example, gave us such hard-core atheists as Pat Buchanan, Dan Quayle, Phyllis Schlafly and Ronald Reagan. And the Democrats have given us such personalities as the Rev. Martin Luther King and the Rev. Jesse Jackson-- both noted for their vicious attacks on all forms of Christianity.

Let's talk about the media. On Sunday mornings, nearly all major television channels broadcast pro-atheist shows; it is nearly impossible to find religious programming during that time period. Further, Madalyn Murray O'Hair has her own cable TV channel, while Pat Robertson has been unable to obtain one for himself.

Most major newspapers run a special weekly section devoted to atheism. There are no equivalent sections for religious news.

Anti-Christian shows such as the American Atheist Forum are broadcast by major national networks. Meanwhile, Billy Graham is only able to get on the air through public access TV, which is watched by few people.

On news programs and "reality" TV shows such as Rescue 911, nobody is ever shown giving thanks to God after surviving a disaster.

It is almost impossible to find a shopping mall with a Christian Armory book store, while Atheist Book Centers are featured prominently on every corner.

While atheists couples who marry rarely have any difficulty finding a place to do so, it is nearly impossible for Christian couples to find a church where they can marry.

For that matter, churches themselves are extremely rare, while atheist meeting centers can be found every few blocks.

Recently, several atheists have shot and killed Christian priests as they were going to work in their churches. Similarly, atheists are well known for blockading churches on Sunday mornings.

Nearly all of our elected public officials are atheists; they even have to swear on a copy of Darwin's "Origin of Species" in order to take office.

In a similar vein, jurors must take an oath upon a copy of the Skeptical Inquirer before they can serve. There have even been court cases thrown out because one of the jury members was a Christian who insisted on swearing on a Bible.

And of course, people are free to wear pentagram jewelry, but those trying to wear cross-shaped earrings or pendants to work will be politely told to remove the jewelry or lose their job.

Speaking of the workplace, Christians often find it nearly impossible to get time off work for religious holidays such as Christmas.

Even our language reflects the radical anti-Christian bias that pervades our society. For example, when somebody sneezes, most people say "Darwin bless you". Similarly, "Voltaire dammit!" is a common cussword.

All of our money has the atheistic slogan "We do not trust in God" printed on it.(Contributed by Mike Hurben, <[e-mail] >.)

In school, our children are made to recite the pledge, "One nation, anti-God, indivisible...." (Contributed by Mike Hurben.)

One cannot rent a hotel room without finding a copy of Nietzsche's The Anti-Christ in the room.(Contributed by Mike Hurben.)

Organizations such as the Boy Scouts deny membership to Christians.(Contributed by Mike Hurben.)

In the military, it is nearly impossible to obtain Conscientious Objector status for religious reasons, even though those with philosophical reasons can obtain C.O. status relatively easily.

Christian churches are forced to pay exorbitant taxes.

In short. You are wrong, Christians are not persecuted. FU.

[Gloria]

“I am grateful for all our religious traditions, because, despite their differing philosophical views, they all convey the same message of love and compassion and counsel us to live a simple life. In a world of 7 billion human beings with different ways of life these different traditions are necessary for humanity. Realistically speaking we need these different approaches to achieve inner peace and peace in the community.”


“If you want peace of mind, don’t find fault with others.”

http://www.dalailama.com/news/post/838-world-...

[Dawkins Dalai Ding Dong]

HA! It figures that link ewe posted to the Dalai Lama's own site pretends as if he didn't just prior say basically the Opposite about religion!

Huff Post:
'Monday, His Holiness the Dalai Lama took to Facebook to tell his four million friends that "religion is no longer adequate."'
Sept 2012
Huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/13/dalai-lama-face...

'Richard Dawkins and the Dalai Lama are both wrong about religion'
The new individualistic ideology justifies itself as more rational – but is as concerned with power relations as Christendom was
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/andre...
The Dalai Lama and Richard Dawkins may not have much in common – one is a world-renowned spiritual leader and the other a Tibetan monk – but both of them seem to think we can manage in a world without religion.
//////
\\\\\\

His friggin 'holiness' sez:
“If you want peace of mind, don’t find fault with others.”
-yeah riiight Dalai, especially not with your hypocritical forked tongue eh?

[Gloria]

Dawkins Dalai Ding Dong wrote:

HA! It figures that link ewe posted to the Dalai Lama's own site pretends as if he didn't just prior say basically the Opposite about religion!
Huff Post:
'Monday, His Holiness the Dalai Lama took to Facebook to tell his four million friends that "religion is no longer adequate."'
Sept 2012
Huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/13/dalai-lama-face...
'Richard Dawkins and the Dalai Lama are both wrong about religion'
The new individualistic ideology justifies itself as more rational – but is as concerned with power relations as Christendom was
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/andre...
The Dalai Lama and Richard Dawkins may not have much in common – one is a world-renowned spiritual leader and the other a Tibetan monk – but both of them seem to think we can manage in a world without religion.
//////
\\\\\\
His friggin 'holiness' sez:
“If you want peace of mind, don’t find fault with others.”
-yeah riiight Dalai, especially not with your hypocritical forked tongue eh?

You behave like North Stardust who "operated" with such bias that she couldn't comprehend another’s perspective. Did you actually read the article from The Commons or were you too busy ASSuming that you know all about it.

[Dawkins Dalai Ding Dong]

I was replying to the DalaiLama spam post only, not all the previous crap ewe posted.
By a simple googling I exposed the bullsh't of ewe'r Lama link with the truth of what he Also said about religion, something which his own site that ewe linked to ignores.

But yes I did happen to read that lengthy letter in the Commons that basicially tries to broad-brush all Christians as mean bullying 'homophobes' whatever
Why don't ewe berate 'Hilly Lander' AKA psycho SusieQ who made more of her psycho religiophobic posts above?(#'s 10 and 11)

[Gloria]

Dawkins Dalai Ding Dong wrote:

I was replying to the DalaiLama spam post only, not all the previous crap ewe posted.
By a simple googling I exposed the bullsh't of ewe'r Lama link with the truth of what he Also said about religion, something which his own site that ewe linked to ignores.
But yes I did happen to read that lengthy letter in the Commons that basicially tries to broad-brush all Christians as mean bullying 'homophobes' whatever
Why don't ewe berate 'Hilly Lander' AKA psycho SusieQ who made more of her psycho religiophobic posts above?(#'s 10 and 11)

I posted the Dalai Lama quote specifically because he does not shall we say "appreciate" Christians and yet sees value in diversity of such disciplines of thought.

[Gloria]

I would like to reiterate that phrase, "value in diversity of such disciplines of thought." What prompted me to begin this thread is that, I am perturbed that typically during this time of year the media steps up its coverage of what I call the "Holiday Wars." I believe that outliers whose belief system compels them to act out this time of year are actually just that, outliers and not a reflection of general tolerance practiced here. I am thinking that the author of The Commons article lives in the Southern US? That’s no excuse for the hostility that her family is receiving, just an observation from a parent who has helped shall we say “educate” youth and parents who have targeted my own disabled children and each instance was appropriately handled by the school and state here in VT. I think you are correct that what the bullies might be responding to is the Autism Spectrum Disorder or perceived sexual orientation and not their atheism??? Again it is not a justification for their treatment but I wonder why the bulk of censure in this article focused on those who believe in Christ? When my children were targeted it didn’t even occur to me to question the abusers belief systems. I wouldn’t have thought them to be Atheists, Muslim, Jewish, Christian, Agnostic……They were just people in need of being re-educated. Seriously though, the author’s son has tried multiple times to commit suicide & I believe that it is time for them to stop fighting the war of right and wrong and concentrate on finding a safer place for their son to heal and grow; once he is safe, then she can worry about winning wars.

[Mike Mulligan]

Really, who cares?

[Slugger]

Mike Mulligan wrote:

Really, who cares?

From the mouth of a bully.....

[just be reasonable]

Yes, atheists are slowly winning the right to not be second class citizens who are openly and publicly discriminated against. Soon "under god" will be removed from our pledge, restoring it to the pre-red scare original and our money will be stricken of it's hateful, myopic "in god we trust" when we rightfully restore our great nations true motto, E pluribus unum!

Get used to it.

[Mike Mulligan]

Beyond boring...