Atheism requires as much faith as religion?

[TheBlackSheep]

Clementia wrote:

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there's no evidence to show there isn't a God!
u're just a meany then!:(

Actually, there is plenty of proof that there is no god, at least the ones that have been written about. Their writings contain the proof.

[scaritual]

Tide with Beach wrote:

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He's also smelly.
I saw something matted in his hair.
I think he found some more diapers in the landfill.

That's his - "Hair poomade".

[Thinking]

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I've got a US friend who will host us this Thursday and we'll also have a great christmas unsullied by any of that churchy nonsense.

I've got no problem saying "Merry christmas" to anyone. It's "Happy holidays" that grates on me.

Eagle12 wrote:

Thanksgiving is coming up in a few days and Christmas not that far behind. Also the Jewish Holidays are around the corner.
I assume most atheist participate in the Christmas Holidays even if they don’t believe in Christ. Parties, friends, loved ones, oh the little munchkins running and playing. A time to exchange gifts and the hugs & kisses and hot coffee, coco, or what ever warms the soul.
If it’s not asking too much, try not to be Mr. Scrooge this Christmas. You won’t crack and break into a million pieces if you say,“Merry Christmas.” You’ll be going by that Salvation Army Kettle. Don’t drop in a measly quarter. Stuff at least two or three dollars in.
If your community is having a food drive during the holidays, let go of a few cans for some family that has little to nothing. Some work sites adopt families for Christmas. Think about giving to someone who is less fortunate than yourself.

[Hidingfromyou]

River Tam wrote:

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she nian. February 10th.

Nice.

[Double Fine]

Thinking wrote:

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I've got a US friend who will host us this Thursday and we'll also have a great christmas unsullied by any of that churchy nonsense.
I've got no problem saying "Merry christmas" to anyone. It's "Happy holidays" that grates on me.
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Tough luck in that first test, mate.

What says you about the rugby? 1)Why on earth did you guys spoil all those kickable penalties, and 2) What in the hell is with the purple strip?

[Double Fine]

I posted this before.

Simply staggering:

http://www.youtube.com/watch...

[River Tam]

Hidingfromyou wrote:

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Nice.

I'll miss it. I have to go back to the U.S. tomorrow. Culture shock, again.

[Double Fine]

River Tam wrote:

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she nian. February 10th.

Also, the birthday of Double Fine

[River Tam]

Double Fine wrote:

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Also, the birthday of Double Fine

Year of the snake.

I hear DF has a large snake.

[Thinking]

Only saw the F1 so can't comment, had a very social weekend.
Well done Lewis, shame he's off to Mercedes. Maybe they'll have a good car in 2014 when the regs change...

Double Fine wrote:

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Tough luck in that first test, mate.
What says you about the rugby? 1)Why on earth did you guys spoil all those kickable penalties, and 2) What in the hell is with the purple strip?

[TheBlackSheep]

Eagle12 wrote:

Thanksgiving is coming up in a few days and Christmas not that far behind. Also the Jewish Holidays are around the corner.
I assume most atheist participate in the Christmas Holidays even if they don’t believe in Christ. Parties, friends, loved ones, oh the little munchkins running and playing. A time to exchange gifts and the hugs & kisses and hot coffee, coco, or what ever warms the soul.
If it’s not asking too much, try not to be Mr. Scrooge this Christmas. You won’t crack and break into a million pieces if you say,“Merry Christmas.” You’ll be going by that Salvation Army Kettle. Don’t drop in a measly quarter. Stuff at least two or three dollars in.
If your community is having a food drive during the holidays, let go of a few cans for some family that has little to nothing. Some work sites adopt families for Christmas. Think about giving to someone who is less fortunate than yourself.

I give all year round. I don't require a special time of the year to give.

I love christmas! It is one of the best pagan rituals we follow!

You know the routine:

Evergreens in the house = pagan.

Celebrating the Winter Solstice = pagan

So on and so forth...

Xmas has been a secular holiday for a long time and it has never been christian.

[Double Fine]

River Tam wrote:

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Year of the snake.

Double Fine was born in 1986 - Year of the Dragon :)

River Tam wrote:

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I hear DF has a large snake.

Your sources are very accurate, indeed

[scaritual]

River Tam wrote:

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I'll miss it. I have to go back to the U.S. tomorrow. Culture shock, again.

Just in time for the hefty Reindeer Jesus and his 12 elf disciples.

[Double Fine]

Thinking wrote:

Only saw the F1 so can't comment, had a very social weekend.
Well done Lewis, shame he's off to Mercedes. Maybe they'll have a good car in 2014 when the regs change...
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We are set up for a thriling climax. I have a soft spot for Alonso - the guy that dethroned King Schumacher will always have my support.

You didn't watch the rugby? Missed a number of good games. New Zealand's second team found going surprisingly tough against Italy, Ireland destroyed Fiji, Scotland rallied from 18 points down to give the Boks a scare, Australia inched out the English, France had too many guns for Argentina, and Samoa beat Wales in Cardiff, my choice for game of the weekend.

[Dave Nelson]

TheBlackSheep wrote:

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I give all year round. I don't require a special time of the year to give.
I love christmas! It is one of the best pagan rituals we follow!
You know the routine:
Evergreens in the house = pagan.
Celebrating the Winter Solstice = pagan
So on and so forth...
Xmas has been a secular holiday for a long time and it has never been christian.

http://www.youtube.com/watch...

That isn't pagan. Transcended borders.

[Dave Nelson]

http://www.youtube.com/watch...

[KittenKoder]

Dave Nelson wrote:

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None. We are are all instruments of a greater will.
It may not have been the intention from the beginning to have Topix developed, but rather as an adaption to things that have developed. A deity can roll dice if one chooses to do so. It is not obligated to have a pre-determined outcome of its creations. It may very well have ultimate control over the destiny of those creations, but it may just very well enjoy surprises. How many times have you wound up a toy to see what it does, and it was up to you whether you kept it falling off the table top or not?
It is YOUR assumption creations are made for a serious purpose.
Someone mentioned mouse traps last night. The best mouse traps are glue traps. Put a little bait on the glue, and pick up at your leisure later. A mouse can see another stuck and will get stuck doing the same thing. Neat thing about bait, the vermin come to it.

If it is omniscient then it's all been predetermined already.

[River Tam]

Double Fine wrote:

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Double Fine was born in 1986 - Year of the Dragon :)
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Your sources are very accurate, indeed

Apologies. Does it spit fire?

[Dave Nelson]

http://www.youtube.com/watch...

[Dave Nelson]

KittenKoder wrote:

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If it is omniscient then it's all been predetermined already.

If it is omniscient then it knows how to surprise itself.

Your intellect is too limited to second guess the forces that created you. Give it up. It is an exercise in frustration.