Atheists: Methinks he doth protest too much

Published on December 6, 2005 By Dr Guy In Current Events

Dave Silverman, a coming out of the closet Atheist (if I was gay, I would bitch slap the jerk) has decided that atheists cant be atheists because of persecution from the "religious right". Well, before I get into the meat of this article let me offer him a boo hoo! hey jerk! I am a Catholic! You think they like me any better?

http://www.atheists.org/comingout/othercloset.html

But perhaps the reason that you feel so ostracized is because you are doing the persecution? ya think? maybe just a little?

Oh! So what do we have now. Well anyone who reads the news knows about Michael Newdow and his quest to banish mention of God (why? If you don't believe in Him, why be afraid of his name? You don't sound like an Atheist, more like a BC idol worshiper or a pagan).

Now we have a bunch of needle nose atheist objecting to honoring fallen Utah State Troopers! And how are they honored? SHOCK! GASP! "I am coming to you Elizabeth!"

They are erecting crosses, most on private property, along the highways of Utah! No message of "Jesus is going to get you!" or "Burn in hell Infidel" (I kind of like that one, it rhymes). Just simple, plain crosses.

I have seen many along the highways here in Va! And SHOCK! GASP! On the public right of way along the highways. Honoring those that have died at or near those spots.

yet the Atheists are up in arms over this! They are melting! Melting!

So Mr. Silverman, if you want to "Come out of the closet", by all means do so! But don't blame those YOU are persecuting for putting you there. You are just another sniveling coward that likes to dish it out, but cant take it.

Jerk.

Comments (Page 4)

Dr Guy

on Dec 08, 2005

If your open minded enough to some good outlooks on life, just pick up a book on Buddha and try to find out how you could get a religion out of Buddha's writings.

That was an excellent explanation! I think many kind, caring and concerned people of all religions, while perhaps not knowing so, do follow a lot of his teachings.

Lee1776

on Dec 08, 2005

I never ask the ladies I am dating what their religion is. I figure if things went further, that was what was important.

Me neither, but since going on a Mission is a major life time event for Mormon it don't take long for the subject to arise.

Another sign of their religion is that their white Armor/Garment/Shirt will stick out from under their cloths too. It would be equivalent to a person having a rosary.

Dr Guy

on Dec 08, 2005

Me neither, but since going on a Mission is a major life time event for Mormon it don't take long for the subject to arise.

I guess that could be a hindrance.

Gene Nash

on Dec 08, 2005

I know Utah is heavily Mormon, but was unaware that Nevada was so populated as well.

Strange but true: Las Vegas was founded by Mormons.

Dr Guy

on Dec 08, 2005

Strange but true: Las Vegas was founded by Mormons.

If they drank wine, they would be just like Catholics then! Gambling (Bingo?), Children and Wine!

Lee1776

on Dec 08, 2005

Strange but true: Las Vegas was founded by Mormons.

Also Strange but true: While gambling may be against Mormon beliefs, they do own a few Casinos in Las Vegas too.

Gideon MacLeish

on Dec 08, 2005

What bugged me about it (and this is not all Mormons, just those particular ones) is that many of those Mormons are VERY devout and consider gambling and drinking to be SERIOUS sins...they just don't see any moral wrong in PROFITING off of those vices.

And because they tithe faithfully, they don't usually get called on the contradiction.

KFC Kickin For Christ

on Dec 09, 2005

I was a MORMON (when I was very young). There's all kinds of contradictions!!!

Follow the money trail...isn't that the name of the game?

davad70

on Dec 09, 2005

Oh, and if you dont think that Catholics are persecuted just as badly, more so in many instances, than Atheists, you have not lived in the rural south.

I lived in the deep south for 10 years (Louisiana) half of which was in a rural area. I never once heard of any catholics being persecuted. There were as many or more catholic churches as there were protestant. My ex-wife grew has been catholic her whole life and has never been "persecuted". I don't know exactly what you've personally experienced, I'm just speaking of my own experience.

By the same token, I was never aware of atheists being persecuted either.

ParaTed2k

on Dec 09, 2005

ah, the urban legends abound in this thread. ;~D

Dan Kaschel

on Dec 09, 2005

This article is a good reason to be an atheist. Why would anybody become a Christian? The only reason I can think of to really look in to Christianity is to see somebody that obviously is happy and at peace, realize the source is their faith, and pursue the possibility of its legitimacy. Does this article speak of being either?

When us Christians- I say us because I'm a Christian- learn to shut up and let the God that we SAY is omniscient and omnipotent do the work He promised He would (if you seek the truth, you shall surely find it), incredibly things will start happening. Until then, I'm convinced that if this debate were merely political, I'd be an agnostic until Christians started imitating the one they say is their role model. It's like Buddha said: "I like your Christ. I hate your Christians. They are nothing like your Christ."

I'm tired of this argument. Christianity isn't a pill you can shove down somebody's throat, healing them in a forceful conversion. *sighs heavily*

I'm morose... must be the time of night

I'd better go to sleep now!

Dan

Dr Guy

on Dec 10, 2005

While gambling may be against Mormon beliefs, they do own a few Casinos in Las Vegas too.

I am getting to love them more and more! I dont gamble, but I would not mind a piece of the action!

Dr Guy

on Dec 10, 2005

they just don't see any moral wrong in PROFITING off of those vices.

While I do, I am not going to slam someone for being against it for themselves, yet taking advantage of what they see as other's weaknesses.

Dr Guy

on Dec 10, 2005

I was a MORMON (when I was very young). There's all kinds of contradictions!!!

Follow the money trail...isn't that the name of the game?

I think in this case it is. (Altho how this went from Atheist to mormons....)

Dr Guy

on Dec 10, 2005

lived in the deep south for 10 years (Louisiana) half of which was in a rural area.

Louisianna is Catholic! Doh! Do you always post irrelevant stuff, or do you have to research it to find the stupidest thing to write!

Not get your lilly white tail over to Alabama, Mississippi, Rural Gawga, North or South Carolina (not in the gentrified cities). Then report back! After you tell them you are a papist.

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