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Ethical Conundrum question on hell and who deserves it
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Breman Jun 9, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I would love to hear how a religious person might answer this question. I know this isn't the best place to ask this since It's an atheist site and I'm an atheist myself. I was raised a Catholic…Continue
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How to explain to Roman Catholic father that I wasn't being rude when I took down the religious pics etc
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joseph Heston Jul 10, 2012. 14 Replies 2 Likes
Sorry for the vague title, didn't know exactly how to word it.My sister is graduating from college this week and I'm staying at my parents house for the week. They have me staying in their guest…Continue
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"In my parents' church there were people who broke contact with children who developed an opinion of their own. My parents didn't do that, they just started to nag when one of their children showed up - they called that xtian love and…"
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"I've asked religious people if they would punish their kids forever if their kids didn't believe something they told them to believe. They have all said "of course not!" I then say "Then you are a better parent…"
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"I asked those questions of my fundie parents, long ago when I lived in their house, but all I got for an answer was that I had to pray much more and to submit to the divine wisdom. Xtians hate questions about their invisible friends."
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Ethical Conundrum question on hell and who deserves it
I would love to hear how a religious person might answer this question. I know this isn't the best place to ask this since It's an atheist site and I'm an atheist myself. I was raised a Catholic however and I'm sure many people here were raised Christian/Catholic and can speak to that without all the indoctrination which is what I need.The bible says "the fool has said in his heart there is no god. He is a wicked abomination and can do no good." (paraphrased) I'm sure we've all heard this…See More
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Andy Reid replied to Devin's discussion How to explain to Roman Catholic father that I wasn't being rude when I took down the religious pics etc
"No kidding. That's just plain messed up!"
Secular Forces 2013 replied to Devin's discussion How to explain to Roman Catholic father that I wasn't being rude when I took down the religious pics etc
""y "GAH...FUCK YOUR GOD...SERIOUSLY...JESUS CAN EAT A DICK!!!" LOL now now.. name calling is counterproductive... ; )calling out the farce tho aok"
Secular Forces 2013 replied to Devin's discussion How to explain to Roman Catholic father that I wasn't being rude when I took down the religious pics etc
"ha. to support the nation of Vatican is treason.. (in the USA) Connecting dots.. i meana. Castro, actually a Catholic.. they took 'atheist' or ism outta the Cuban Const. at the request of whatever pope in the 90'sso. since the USA…"
Michael Black replied to Devin's discussion How to explain to Roman Catholic father that I wasn't being rude when I took down the religious pics etc
"I'm sure the situation is over, and you have handled the situation in an appropriate manner. Just for grins (I don't recommend the following action), you could have used one picture to wipe your back side. After doing so, state…"
damian replied to Devin's discussion How to explain to Roman Catholic father that I wasn't being rude when I took down the religious pics etc
"Agree with Pat. The first thing that came to mind was a motel room. You'd still be available to anyone, and you could visit the house, but you wouldn't have to sleep in that creepy room. The way you described it, i don't think i could…"
Pat replied to Devin's discussion How to explain to Roman Catholic father that I wasn't being rude when I took down the religious pics etc
"It's his house. If he wants to put up pictures of blood, guts and gore, or for that matter Chango the Voodoo spirit, Gonesh the elephant god, or any other nonsensical mythological characters, I suppose he can. Do the same thing I do when…"
Loren Miller replied to Devin's discussion How to explain to Roman Catholic father that I wasn't being rude when I took down the religious pics etc
"It's your space. Do with it as you see fit, and if you have to bring up the incident with the Darwin fish, I wouldn't hesitate. If your father can't allow you your opinion and the implementation of that opinion, all he…"
John Aultman replied to Devin's discussion How to explain to Roman Catholic father that I wasn't being rude when I took down the religious pics etc
"I understand how you feel about religion and the religious symbols but it is your parents house and you are a guest. Your sister is graduating from college and she should be the center of attention for you and your family.
If you want to…"
booklover replied to Devin's discussion How to explain to Roman Catholic father that I wasn't being rude when I took down the religious pics etc
"I was going to say just leave them up and cover them with something, until I read what he did to your car."
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