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What is the best response to "Jesus loves you"?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael J. McCleary Oct 24, 2012. 234 Replies 3 Likes
I live in a very religious town, so I hear this saying about 2 or 3 times every week, whether it be to me or someone near me. I usually don't respond when it is said to me, but what do you think a…Continue
Fox New Hypothetical
Started this discussion. Last reply by Secular Forces 2013 Jan 30, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
It is no secret that Fox News is the most popular news station (even though they aren't a legit news station) in the U.S., beating out CNN and MSNBC combined based on amount of viewers. The U.S. is…Continue
Does anyone else here find themselves often standing up for Islam?
Started this discussion. Last reply by George Hanson Nov 2, 2010. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I live in a small conservative Christian town where people often say horrible things about Islam and Muslims. Even if I feel the same way about what they are saying a find myself bumping in on the…Continue
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Michael J. McCleary replied to Gary C.'s discussion What is the best response to "Jesus loves you"?
"thats hilarious!"
Loren Miller replied to Gary C.'s discussion What is the best response to "Jesus loves you"?
"Not bad ... not bat at all!"
Stormi C. replied to Gary C.'s discussion What is the best response to "Jesus loves you"?
"The best response so far for me to "Jesus loves you!" is to simply look that person in the eye and ask "Who?"
Stumps people. The look on their faces is hilarious. This response also works for "God bless." or "God…"
Steph S. replied to Gary C.'s discussion What is the best response to "Jesus loves you"?
"Right Loren - like Lurch we could just answer with a groan. That would be awesome."
Loren Miller replied to Gary C.'s discussion What is the best response to "Jesus loves you"?
"Lurch always DID have a way with words..."
Napoleon Bonaparte replied to Gary C.'s discussion What is the best response to "Jesus loves you"?
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Napoleon Bonaparte replied to Gary C.'s discussion What is the best response to "Jesus loves you"?
"What is the best response to "Jesus loves you"?
Lurch - Whats the best response to 'Jesus loves... by jupiter869"
Dr. Allan H. Clark replied to Gary C.'s discussion What is the best response to "Jesus loves you"?
"In some instances it may indeed be a deliberate affront; in others it may be thoughtlessness. You wish to have the person recognize their remark might offend. Why not ask, "Does anyone ever take offense when you say that?"
I see a…"
James Boring replied to Gary C.'s discussion What is the best response to "Jesus loves you"?
"But its the other way around isn't it, the "affronter" is the believer, the atheist is the one minding their own business. I was in this position, and I did not turn the other cheek. I reminded her, in my one sentence reply, that not…"
michele ricketts replied to Gary C.'s discussion What is the best response to "Jesus loves you"?
"Fock me !!"
Ruth Anthony-Gardner replied to Gary C.'s discussion What is the best response to "Jesus loves you"?
"The Flying Spaghetti Monster loves you."
Two Cult Survivor replied to Gary C.'s discussion What is the best response to "Jesus loves you"?
"I thought the question was tongue in cheek and I replied accordingly. A more serious answer would be either:
I'm not a believer but I appreciate YOUR warm feelings for me.
Or:
Are you sure this is a conversation you want to have with me?"
Lillie replied to Gary C.'s discussion What is the best response to "Jesus loves you"?
"How about, "I see you have been hallucinating again.""
Dr. Allan H. Clark replied to Gary C.'s discussion What is the best response to "Jesus loves you"?
"Yes, civility does seem to going out of fashion, but my point is simply one of psychology: confrontation creates a defensive attitude that inhibits understanding.
A Buddhist parable applies. Two monks encountered an old woman unable to ford a river.…"
James Boring replied to Gary C.'s discussion What is the best response to "Jesus loves you"?
"This is, a very modern word we live in, and yet some people don't even conceive that there could be atheists in it. There's nothing wrong with reminding them about that.
And honestly, civility is your choice. But civility is not…"
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- At 1:07am on July 11, 2012,
Steph S. said… - How's college?
- At 2:49pm on January 26, 2011,
Kelly M said… - Hello Gary :) Glad you made it to the Nexus! Thanks for the add :) ALWAYS nice to know there are others of like mind, near by! I know exactly how you fee my dear. I'm your neighbor in Cleveland! I will tell you college will be a great experience for you to just get you away from all of the dogma and superstition present here in TN. Nice to see younger folks like yourself with open minds and not forgetting how to use them :)
- At 4:11am on January 26, 2011,
Dr. Terence Meaden said… - Yes, fine. Be my friend.
- At 6:41pm on January 23, 2011,
Chris G said… Hi Gary,
Welcome to the fray.
Chris
- At 6:39pm on July 10, 2010,
Atheist Princess said… - Welcome to the Nexus ( :
Nice to see a fellow teen here!
- At 6:14pm on July 10, 2010, Dr. Terence Meaden said…
- Hello Gary Curtis. You are a brave young man, and the only sensible one in your family.Welcome to this friendly meeting place where freethinking non-theists recognise that religion is a huge deception aimed at controlling vulnerable superstitious people, including defenceless children; and
how tragic and inexcusable it is that women and minorities have been oppressed these last two thousand years and even longer.
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