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This photo essay shows the remarkable benefits of replacing a secular government with a religious one. The fate of Egypt is quite an endorsement for the superior morality of religious rule.I was a bit surprised by the extent to which the temporary…Continue
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Comment by dr kellie on December 13, 2012 at 2:49pm Flying atheist, I didn't know you were gay. How awesome.
During my foray into rollerderby, my name was Sharon Needles.
Comment by Idaho Spud on December 13, 2012 at 2:45pm Felaine, I'm still thinking about what to call you.
Comment by Ian Mason on December 13, 2012 at 2:33pm
Comment by booklover on December 13, 2012 at 2:23pm
Comment by The Flying Atheist on December 13, 2012 at 1:55pm When I first joined A/N and was thinking of ideas for a username, my second choice after 'The Flying Atheist' was 'The Flying None' but I thought that sounded too feminine. When I think back on it, why should I have cared? I'm gay! lol I think it's a great name.
Comment by Idaho Spud on December 13, 2012 at 1:48pm sk8eycat does sound a lot more like skateycat than what I was thinking it meant. I always thought it meant scaredycat. :)
Comment by sk8eycat on December 13, 2012 at 12:50pm Idaho Spud: Skycat? Hmmmmm. I think of myself as "skateycat" even though I put my blades away a long, long time ago. I also call myself "Felaine"...first initial and middle name....because it looks catty....if that's eassier for you to type.
I think Flying Atheist is the skycat.
Comment by Joan Denoo on December 13, 2012 at 10:36am Ruth, I had a devil of a time finding the video, when I did it knocked my socks off. I am so impressed with all the talents you brought together to create it. Your intelligence and good judgment glowed through and I sent it to everyone on my sites, on Facebook, and to all my family and friends. This episode reveals the importance of an audience. By that one person sharing it, and apparently he has a big following, your video struck a nerve. It will continue to do so because your message is not only honest and clear about the impending problems and how serious they are, you gave a ladder of possibilities that will put people into thinking and acting. No hopelessness and helplessness here.
Ruth you are very influential - not useless. Congrats on your video.
Hope you feel better Chris.
Love the cute cat picture booklover. How are you doing today? It's very cold here, but nice and sunny.
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Joan Denoo replied to Ruth Anthony-Gardner's discussion Two years of Egypt's Muslilm Brotherhood rule in the group Hang With Friends© 2013 Atheist Nexus. All rights reserved. Admin: Richard Haynes.


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