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Wait till they get to making atheism illegal
Started this discussion. Last reply by tom sarbeck May 15. 23 Replies 0 Likes
This could be the end for me here…Continue
Trump is not the problem
Started this discussion. Last reply by tom sarbeck May 7. 20 Replies 0 Likes
Trump is not the real problem. He's just a creative and sadistic puppet. The real problems are the religions that are forcing their followers to support him. Yes Fundamental Protestantism and right…Continue
Good phrase response to propaganda from trump/GOP mill
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DON'T FALL FOR THE TRUMP-AGANDA.If you agree, spread it around.Eric StoneContinue
Tags: war, gop, trump, propaganda
If we are no longer a democracy are we any longer morally or ethically obliged to follow its laws?
Started this discussion. Last reply by eric stone Apr 2. 6 Replies 1 Like
Mr trump does not support democracy and neither does his fascistic political party, the tyrannical religious majority that elected him or the wealthy businessmen or rich corporations who are…Continue
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tom sarbeck replied to eric stone's discussion Wait till they get to making atheism illegal
"Thanks, Thomas.
As it was in ancient Rome, it still is in America:
Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful.
-- Seneca"
Thomas Murray replied to eric stone's discussion Wait till they get to making atheism illegal
"According to this article, the plaque is up.
https://www.au.org/blogs/wall-of-separation/homeland-insecurity-kentucky-battles-terrorism-with-a-plaque-honoring-god
Here is the actual…"
Ruth Anthony-Gardner replied to eric stone's discussion Wait till they get to making atheism illegal
"Thanks for the update on our loss of free speech. <moan> "
Michael Penn replied to eric stone's discussion Wait till they get to making atheism illegal
"Thank you, Tom, for tracking that down and also for a concise answer."
tom sarbeck replied to eric stone's discussion Wait till they get to making atheism illegal
"eric, when 535 people in Washington DC make the laws, America is an oligarchy. It has never been a democracy."
tom sarbeck left a comment for eric stone
"eric, in response to your recent post.
Catholicism was tyrannical in my life but so many non-Catholic Xians disliked or distrusted it so much that it never became tyrannical in America.
Are you saying one or more of America's religions is…"
eric stone replied to eric stone's discussion Wait till they get to making atheism illegal
"trump has managed to lead a religious-right coup against democracy in the USA. Just like Hitler he has used the methods of democracy to destroy democracy. The religious right he works for have been at war with freedom and democracy ever since…"
tom sarbeck replied to eric stone's discussion Wait till they get to making atheism illegal
"Someone didn't read carefully. I clicked on the link to AlterNet and found:
In Kentucky, a law requires the state’s Office of Homeland Security to post a plaque recognizing the power of the Almighty God--and violating this law could…"
Bertold Brautigan replied to eric stone's discussion Wait till they get to making atheism illegal
"Everybody who doesn't believe in Thor should be tossed in the clink. That's exactly how much sense this makes."
Michael Penn replied to eric stone's discussion Wait till they get to making atheism illegal
"If anyone starts enforcing a law that says it is illegal to be atheist then you are at liberty to make up any outrageous god claim that you want to. If this ever changes in America and the god in question becomes the biblical god and that god only,…"
Lilac replied to eric stone's discussion Wait till they get to making atheism illegal
"That, and coffee."
Thomas Murray replied to eric stone's discussion Wait till they get to making atheism illegal
"Does this mean I can proclaim Flying Spaghetti Monster as my true God?"
eric stone replied to eric stone's discussion Wait till they get to making atheism illegal
"Tom, thanks for bringing us back to reality. I'm naive about this. What does this mean about the enforcement of such a law? Is it enforced the first time someone breaks it?"
tom sarbeck replied to eric stone's discussion Wait till they get to making atheism illegal
"Has anyone in Kentucky been convicted and fined nor sentenced?
Until that happens--constitutions require a case and a controvery--few if any courts will hear the issue. In short, hypotheticals are ignored."
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- I am a retired neuroscientist and professor emeritus of pschiatry and pharmacology. I headed Westchester Atheists when in NY and Rossmoor Atheists in Walnut Creek, CA. I am an anti-theist who thinks that much of our troubles in the US results from privileging religion and prohibiting its criticism or regulation by secular ethics and standards. It should not be given exemption from taxes and should be made to obey all our democratic rules and regulations. It should be made to be a good citizen like all the rest of us.
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- At 7:40am on May 14, 2017,
tom sarbeck said… eric, in response to your recent post.
Catholicism was tyrannical in my life but so many non-Catholic Xians disliked or distrusted it so much that it never became tyrannical in America.
Are you saying one or more of America's religions is tyrannical in America now?
- At 9:30pm on August 31, 2016,
Daniel W said… - Hi Eric,
I love Ingersoll. A true inspiration, and a reminder to all of us that Atheism and freethinking are not new, but rather are part of a long tradition.
- At 1:01pm on April 17, 2012,
Brent Feeney said… Welcome aboard! =) Hope you're doing well today...
- At 1:52pm on April 15, 2012,
Steph S. said… Greetings! Welcome to the site!
- At 2:11pm on April 14, 2012,
Ruth Anthony-Gardner said… Welcome, luna! Glad you could join us. :D
Please consider joining a group to meet people and talk about anything that's on your mind, Hang With Friends. You might also like Young Atheist Women, Atheist Singles, Psychology, and possibly Feminist Atheists. After you've searched for stuff that interests you in "Groups" above and in the "Forums", don't forget to look at recent activity which hides along the right margin of the page all the way at the bottom.
- At 11:41am on April 14, 2012,
Joseph P said… Welcome. Your parents were hippies, weren't they?
Don't get me wrong. I love the name, but it's usually an indicator of your parents' leanings. ^.^
Oh, and did you mean post-doctoral? As in you already have a Ph.D.? Freaking impressive, at your age, if that isn't a typo or misstatement.
- At 10:58am on April 14, 2012,
Dr. Terence Meaden said… - Hi Luna MaubneitsWelcome to this world of rationality, truth and peace, where common sense and science lead to freethinking wisdom --- as you know as an atheist.We invite you to make good friends by joining the busy group "ORIGINS: Universe, Astronomy, Life, Earth, Humans, Religion, Gods, Atheism, Evolution, Darwin..." with 680 discussion topics and 3400 members.
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when relatives push their religion on you or your kids
Posted on April 1, 2016 at 3:44pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Some of us inform them that we will gladly supply them with freethought materials to help them better understand reality, free of charge. For example you can give them a gift subscription to FFRF's newsletter, Freethough Today. Or make a donation to American Atheists, FFRF or some other atheist org in their names. In other word you can use your secular freedoms to push democracy and free speech. If you hadn't already noticed, we are at war here in the USA for the survival of the…
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