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I have the chance to help thousands of homeless people but I need your help
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jennifer Nicole Mar 10, 2010. 24 Replies 0 Likes
there is a church in California that is willing to bring me to their pulpit to try and convince me that there is a god. Nothing is set in stone as to the proceedures for this discussion. I hope to…Continue
How do you debate the criminally insane and still retain your sanity?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Secular Forces 2013 Dec 22, 2009. 6 Replies 0 Likes
This newest arguement FOR separation of church and state has me dumbfounded. This statement was made as part of an ongoing debate in SC over the "I Belive" Licence plates.Forced religion: a resident…Continue
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Limber Lightfoot replied to Stump Parrish's discussion I have the chance to help thousands of homeless people but I need your help
"Hey Stump,
What's happening with you and the "debate" these days? :-)"
Rayray replied to Stump Parrish's discussion I have the chance to help thousands of homeless people but I need your help
"Hypothetically speaking, "How would your life change if you found out there is no God?""
Stump Parrish replied to Stump Parrish's discussion I have the chance to help thousands of homeless people but I need your help
"I have an Idea. I don't know anything about making a documentary, but, I'm on the east coast and the church is on the west coast. Surely someone can come up with 12 reasons to stop between here. One question to ask all of america...what is…"
Stump Parrish replied to Stump Parrish's discussion I have the chance to help thousands of homeless people but I need your help
"Stacy, thanks for the fered back. I haven't seen the film "Color of Fear" but will track it down. check out www.goupstate.com/stroller/stump and see how respectful I have been with the local christians. You are right I can't go…"
Stacey Bobby replied to Stump Parrish's discussion I have the chance to help thousands of homeless people but I need your help
"Have you ever seen the documentary "The Color of Fear" You should see it and then see if this might help you in your quest.
I am from S.C. and have been hiding out in CA. My family is all mad at me because I haven't been home in 15…"
FreeThinker replied to Stump Parrish's discussion I have the chance to help thousands of homeless people but I need your help
"Speaking of The Atheist Experience, the members of the Atheist Community of Austin run a website called www.ironchariots.org, which is Wikipedia-style site designed to refute apologetic arguments. Here is the counter-arguments to an email entitled…"
FreeThinker replied to Stump Parrish's discussion I have the chance to help thousands of homeless people but I need your help
"You are probably correct. I agree that you should try not to appear as hostile. Perhaps you could ask some questions about what the members think of atheists and try to dispell the myths.
Regarding your last comment, I'm reminded of a George…"
Rayray replied to Stump Parrish's discussion I have the chance to help thousands of homeless people but I need your help
"Stump Parrish, check out this youtube channel. It is about a TV station in Austin Tx. http://www.youtube.com/user/TheAtheistExperience
He answers questions on his show and has some very good points. Could be another resource for you."
Stump Parrish replied to Stump Parrish's discussion I have the chance to help thousands of homeless people but I need your help
"Freethinker, what you suggest is something I have been attempting to do here in the bible belt for some time now. If the response I get here from my friends is any indication of what might actually happen in California, I will have lost the chance…"
Stump Parrish replied to Stump Parrish's discussion I have the chance to help thousands of homeless people but I need your help
"Dennis, thanks for the lead. I have been watching every documentary I can get my hands on concerning religion. These have lead me to numerous sites that are non-thesist and chock full of helpful information. These sites have given me alot of info…"
Stump Parrish replied to Stump Parrish's discussion I have the chance to help thousands of homeless people but I need your help
"This thought is showing up again and again and it is sinking in. This is an oppurtunity to improve the perception of atheism from with in the church. This is something that I know I can do. That will require me to tone down my usually stubborn…"
Stump Parrish replied to Stump Parrish's discussion I have the chance to help thousands of homeless people but I need your help
"I agree, If I can change anyone's perspective of atheism in the slightest way, I will have accomplished the only thing I might with this church. I am sure this church has one goal in mind and that is to save me from myself. My only goal is to…"
Rayray replied to Stump Parrish's discussion I have the chance to help thousands of homeless people but I need your help
"I was going to suggest the same thing, let your position be known right away in your speech (as I'm sure they will allow you one) that you are there not to win an argument or change any ones beliefs but you could not turn down an opportunity to…"
Limber Lightfoot replied to Stump Parrish's discussion I have the chance to help thousands of homeless people but I need your help
"Hi Stump,
Great thing you are doing. :-) One query though....aren't you afraid that they might actually succeed in producing an argument that you haven't thought of, that with prayer and divine intervention they might actually succeed in…"
FreeThinker replied to Stump Parrish's discussion I have the chance to help thousands of homeless people but I need your help
"I think you should ask some questions and challenge their beliefs. If you get even one person in the church to examine their beliefs, it will have been worth it. Here are a few I would ask:
1) If you had been born in India to Hindu parents, lived…"
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Why are so many Americans so proud of their stupidity and ignorance?
Posted on December 26, 2009 at 3:38am 13 Comments 0 Likes
I posted this on myspace and I thought I would share it here. As you can tell it was directed at the bible thumpers and not my friends on Nexus. As always comments are welcomed and any advice for improving my approach to blogging are encouraged. I for one am interested in learning and improving myself, quite an un-american practice I know, lol.
According to the Bible, the original sin was seeking knowledge. I am constantly amazed at the number of Americans that are still today… Continue
According to the Bible, the original sin was seeking knowledge. I am constantly amazed at the number of Americans that are still today… Continue
ffrf billboards attract local news coverage in SC
Posted on December 21, 2009 at 9:45pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Our local CBS network aired a small segment discussing the Freedom From Religion Foundation's holiday billboards. Round three where they discuss the billboards starts at 3:01 into the segment. You should really enjoy the opinion of a professional newscaster concerning freedom of speech.. I am aware that this segment is an opinion piece, however this is one opinion that does little to garner respect for the professional journalists this country used to count on for accurate, unbiased,… Continue
Are you too busy for a friend ?
Posted on December 16, 2009 at 2:14pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
This was sent to me by a friend on myspace and it is too good not to pass on.
One day a teacher asked her students to list the names of the other students in the room on two sheets of paper, leaving a space between each name.
Then she told them to think of the nicest thing they could say about each of their classmates and write it down..
It took the remainder of the class period to finish their assignment, and as the students left the room, each one handed in… Continue
One day a teacher asked her students to list the names of the other students in the room on two sheets of paper, leaving a space between each name.
Then she told them to think of the nicest thing they could say about each of their classmates and write it down..
It took the remainder of the class period to finish their assignment, and as the students left the room, each one handed in… Continue
An ongoing conversation with a Christian
Posted on December 15, 2009 at 8:32pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
This is part of an ongoing conversation I am having on myspace. As this last response from me partially explains my decision to become an atheist, I will post it here.
DEAR STUMP~~MY REAL FRIEND~~~
I WILL CALL YOU MY REAL FRIEND 'CAUSE YOU ARE SO BLATENTLY, BOLDLY HONEST~~~
SO AM I~~~
AFTER ALOT OF DAYS AND PRAYER AND THOUGHT, IT ALL BOILS DOWN TO ONE WORD FOR ME~~"FAITH"~~~ A SMALL WORD FOR A HUGH BELIEF!~~TRUST THAT!! IF NOTHIN' ELSE,
TRUST ME ON THAT… Continue
DEAR STUMP~~MY REAL FRIEND~~~
I WILL CALL YOU MY REAL FRIEND 'CAUSE YOU ARE SO BLATENTLY, BOLDLY HONEST~~~
SO AM I~~~
AFTER ALOT OF DAYS AND PRAYER AND THOUGHT, IT ALL BOILS DOWN TO ONE WORD FOR ME~~"FAITH"~~~ A SMALL WORD FOR A HUGH BELIEF!~~TRUST THAT!! IF NOTHIN' ELSE,
TRUST ME ON THAT… Continue
Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 2:02am on December 27, 2009,
Roy The Infidel said… - Thank you for the friend add, Stump. Glad to make your acquaintance. :)
- At 2:31pm on December 9, 2009,
Stump Parrish said… - Loren another problem I face in the south is the stubborness of the Southern Baptist. I would venture to guess that at least 50% of Baptists in this area still haven't acceptted that blacks are their equal. 25% think that a return to slavery is the best course of action, and many that General Lee is about to be resurrected for one last great battle. What is this fasination with resurection anyway? I determined that the best course of action is to try and impprove our "government" Schools. Once we manage to get the average IQ in the south into double digits more and more Baptists will begin to grow up rather than being born again. An ignorant general population has been (please ignore the pun) a godsend to political and religious leaders and they have worked hard to maintain the status quo. "The great masses of the people…will more easily fall victims to a big lie than to a small one.~ Adolf Hitler, Mein Kampf, 1933
- At 5:27pm on December 7, 2009,
Loren Miller said… - So many of those people are just totally canalized in their thought processes. They're content with their world as it is and in deep sneakers when it changes on them without notice. They've got their four walls up around them and they're nice and comfortable ... and most of all, SAFE.
- At 5:07pm on December 7, 2009, Loren Miller said…
- Sounds like you made your cashier think in a fashion s/he wasn't used to ... so much the better! ROCK ON, BRO!
- At 4:35am on December 7, 2009,
Dr. Terence Meaden said… - Hi. Welcome to this fantastic site and its thousands of bright people like you.
Terry Meaden (age 60+) originator of the busy discussion group
"ORIGINS: Universe, Life, Earth, Humankind, Fossils, Religion, Evolution, Darwin..." with its 240 discussion topics.
We invite you to come and see, and to make good new friends.
http://www.atheistnexus.org/group/originsuniverselifehumankindanddarwin
- At 7:02am on December 4, 2009, Loren Miller said…
- Bro, your t-shirts are PREMIUM! The one about the fetus born gay is so on point it's frightening!
ROCK ON, DUDE!
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