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In reply to the discussion: 10 Things I wish the Atheists at DU knew about Theists at DU (at least this one) [View all]hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)303. The poor guy is misunderstood!
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10 Things I wish the Atheists at DU knew about Theists at DU (at least this one) [View all]
TexasProgresive
Dec 2014
OP
Why should I? It's not written by a DUer, or specifically addressing DU theists.
trotsky
Dec 2014
#9
'If you are only speaking for yourself, you should change the pronouns from "we" to "I." '
rug
Dec 2014
#24
Translation: I am mot going to respond, and it's your fault I won't
Fortinbras Armstrong
Dec 2014
#100
Well done. I think that the great majority of atheists already know much of what you are saying.
cbayer
Dec 2014
#3
I hadn't seen it yet, and that post is not a DU'er posting about themselves, its an article.
cleanhippie
Dec 2014
#8
Has any atheist on DU made statements or claim contrary to what you posted?
cleanhippie
Dec 2014
#12
It's really weird. He is going to great lengths to avoid answering a simple question
cleanhippie
Dec 2014
#19
This is lame. If you are going to post an op don't defend it with "see response x".
Warren Stupidity
Dec 2014
#23
Do you have any actual proof for your claim that most 'theists' are not homophobic? World events
Bluenorthwest
Dec 2014
#15
Depends on context, I would say worldwide, most people, theist or atheist are homophobic...
Humanist_Activist
Dec 2014
#30
In fairness, the only person I've seen here openly spouting homophobic talking points
AtheistCrusader
Dec 2014
#69
That said, the poster in question is constantly interposing himself between theists and atheists
AtheistCrusader
Dec 2014
#78
The adults in the room know a right-wing anti-same-sex marriage talking point when they hear one.
AtheistCrusader
Jan 2015
#274
there was at least one theist here who agreed that his beliefs included LGBT people
Warren Stupidity
Dec 2014
#124
Oh wow, and people wonder why we consider relgious faith self-delusion. That 'mother' was well
AtheistCrusader
Jan 2015
#281
There are far more progressive theists then you realize? Where, here on DU?
Warren Stupidity
Dec 2014
#21
I don't think King was either lying or stupid, I think he was a smart person who both
Warren Stupidity
Dec 2014
#59
No I've already said that I think King was a believer and that he also
Warren Stupidity
Dec 2014
#88
So you are claiming that anyone promoting progressive values using the rhetoric
Warren Stupidity
Dec 2014
#117
Has any atheist on DU made statements or claim contrary to what you posted?
cleanhippie
Dec 2014
#36
You answer the question. Has any atheist on DU made statements or claim contrary to what you posted?
cleanhippie
Dec 2014
#42
Apparently, Warren, you have not read my posts on LGBTQMOUSE rights and reproductive rights
Fortinbras Armstrong
Dec 2014
#102
your statement number one may apply to theists on du, but it certainly does NOT apply to
niyad
Dec 2014
#27
Never said it did - this is in reference to theist at DU-and not the inevitable troll
TexasProgresive
Dec 2014
#31
Perception and where that leads, both here on DU and in society at large, are key, imo.
pinto
Dec 2014
#44
Has any atheist on DU made statements or claim contrary to what you posted?
cleanhippie
Dec 2014
#48
The only shoes are the ones on YOUR feet. You make blatantly false accusations then blame
cleanhippie
Dec 2014
#52
Can't speak for the poster. The OP spurred some general issues for me, wanted to comment from there.
pinto
Dec 2014
#55
So you want atheists to not use a broad brush, yet you use a massively broad brush
jeff47
Dec 2014
#54
Do you think that if he had worded this differently, it might have gotten a different reaction.
cbayer
Dec 2014
#85
But he has definitely triggered a strong response in this member who is not a regular,
cbayer
Dec 2014
#109
Sorry, you are making the point of the OP and it is becoming increasingly clear to me why
cbayer
Dec 2014
#137
You try having the same questions about why you pray by the same people here.
hrmjustin
Dec 2014
#79
I am just not answering certain posters right now because it is tense in this room.
hrmjustin
Dec 2014
#89
No I just don't think I need to be asked this question all the time when you know the answer.
hrmjustin
Dec 2014
#169
Then you know what? Don't mention your prayer activity on a discussion board,
Warren Stupidity
Dec 2014
#172
Oh, you have no problems at all with echo chambers. You just don't like those echoes.
rug
Dec 2014
#152
As an "Athiest at DU" I have to say that I didn't know that I didn't know these things
corkhead
Dec 2014
#58
Well, we apparently are utter morons completely incapable of understanding nuance
jeff47
Dec 2014
#67
So when believers here do speak out, will you support them and give them credit?
cbayer
Dec 2014
#126
If you want the "lecture" to be over, then all you have to do is stop responding.
cbayer
Dec 2014
#170
Some atheists are unable to understand the difference between personal faith and belief
Maedhros
Dec 2014
#138
I wish you would provide evidence to support your assertions about DU atheists.
cleanhippie
Dec 2014
#95
Do you presume that people only have arguments with people they consider bad people?
Silent3
Dec 2014
#135
I challenge those who have rec'ed this post to show examples of DU atheists doing ANY
cleanhippie
Dec 2014
#136
I don't know which is more disturbing, that you have so many of my posts bookmarked
cleanhippie
Dec 2014
#159
If the bible is devinely inspired, should we use it to determine matters of law?
Kevin from WI
Dec 2014
#182
Yes, the aggressiveness of some of the atheists in this room does take me back at times.
hrmjustin
Dec 2014
#193
And some of the theists here are extremely aggressive and insulting toward non-believers.
mr blur
Dec 2014
#213
The fact that this even needs to be said tells you how bad things have gotten here.
hrmjustin
Dec 2014
#195
Yes, being asked uncomfortable questions on a message board is exactly like getting fired.
jeff47
Dec 2014
#198
Well i as a regular can tell you that I am sick and tired of taking the bait from some members
hrmjustin
Dec 2014
#208
I have no doubt that you and the other atheists of this board are discriminated against irl.
hrmjustin
Dec 2014
#217
I figured that you meant it more generally, but I found it interesting because of the
cbayer
Dec 2014
#250
So, my point is that you have had a rocky relationship with the group, that's all.
cbayer
Dec 2014
#267
Again, majority status in one enclave does not confer majority privileges everywhere.
jeff47
Dec 2014
#203
What really bothers me here is that so many here rose up to yell about this post and gave
hrmjustin
Dec 2014
#236
In general when people who desperately want your attention are ignored, they will up the ante.
cbayer
Dec 2014
#240
"Both sides are working on blind faith, but neither side will admit it and they fight over who is th
AtheistCrusader
Jan 2015
#286
Your meaning is perfectly clear. And that's a pathetic backpedal from what you wrote.
AtheistCrusader
Jan 2015
#289
Thats bull! my complaint was being asked the same question over and over again by the same
hrmjustin
Jan 2015
#308
So you agree that you post things on a forum and declare yourself "abused" by having people ask
Warren Stupidity
Jan 2015
#311
Whatever happened to your alternative forum for you and all those other good atheists?
Warren Stupidity
Jan 2015
#295
But we meet in secret, didn't you know? Though many of us did rec this OP.
Starboard Tack
Jan 2015
#315