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Something Scarey Just Happened...
- Thread starter Awkward Fingers
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And your bacon is safe.
Why does this surprise you? You seem connect this sort of thing with those who are theists, and considering there are upwards over 5 billion of them in the world in one form or another, these scenes should be happening in your world everyday. Why all the dismay?
There are a number of churches in our neighborhood, and you'd be think the local Home Depot would just inventory more duct tape, rather than constantly being out like they are. That and lighter fluid. You just can't find that on the shelf either. Crazy theists, one and all!
There are a number of churches in our neighborhood, and you'd be think the local Home Depot would just inventory more duct tape, rather than constantly being out like they are. That and lighter fluid. You just can't find that on the shelf either. Crazy theists, one and all!
Reptillian
Hamburgler Extraordinaire
Those Iowegians know how to party.
Did anyone light the guy on fire?
This thread...I don't know what to think. :cover:
outhouse
Atheistically
Fanaticism freaks people out.
Most people are not educated about religion including their own, they let emotions guide their actions instead of reason and logic. = fanaticism is not pretty up close and personal.
outhouse
Atheistically
Also a perfect example of not having to tell people your lack of belief.
Drunk and core differences don't mix, never have.
Same as a Jew going into a rough bar full of muslims and OY VEY!
FunctionalAtheist
Hammer of Reason
I only have one question I'ld like to ask the guy after he sobered-up (assumptions, I know). What did he prove if he didn't actually light himself on fire? And does his sober faith equal his drunken faith?
Sorry, can't help but what to look for a stupid switch or plug and pull it. There has to be a stupid switch on some people somewhere. Doesn't there?
Sorry, can't help but what to look for a stupid switch or plug and pull it. There has to be a stupid switch on some people somewhere. Doesn't there?
FunctionalAtheist
Hammer of Reason
Actually, I must admit most theists have evolved beyond the days of trial by fire, burning witches at the stake, and pronouncing those that drowned when tied up and towed in the river as innocents, and those that survived as devil-worshipers. Perhaps this explains the lack of duct tape at your local HD.
If some people truly believe that god will not let them burn, then they more would light themselves on fire to prove it.
I've seen people light themselves on fire believing that a fire suite would protect them, that their crew would contain the flames and no harm would come to them. But only faith in god would lead someone to light up thinking god would save them.
So, do you believe god would not let you burn? Personally, I don't see god taking any action on your or anyone else's behalf.
oldbadger
Skanky Old Mongrel!
Wot? Theists?
Theists are pussycats.....
You wanna get drunk with some Deists...... now we're properly demented..... even sober.....
The theists I've known were always incredibly nice. I am not just speaking of Christians, but of Hindus, Pagans, Jews, etc. Nice and friendly. They say hello, smile, pass the time of day. I've been judged by about .01% of Christians I've known: Very few.
FunctionalAtheist
Hammer of Reason
It's the label theist being associated with this behavior. If you chose to apply the label to yourself, you get all that comes with it.
I regularly apply the label 'liberal' to myself. I may explain, but do not complain, when people assume I am anti-gun, pro-gun-control, even though I have a CHL and regularly carry. It is a fair presumption.
I don't think anyone here is saying ALL theists behave this way. But it is perfectly fair to say ONLY theists would set themselves on fire and expect god to prevent them from burning.
The fact is that I've never known a theist to actually light him or herself on fire and expect God to save them (I am not saying there isn't some nut case out there doing that). It is a stereotype, pure and simple. No one actually likes to be stereotyped or generalized. It seems that it is only tolerated when using it for theists, for anyone else it is blasted by everyone.
Pegg
Jehovah our God is One
From my experience, everyone is a strange and crazy when they are drunk
Thats probably why God requires that we dont get drunk at all.
FunctionalAtheist
Hammer of Reason
From my experience, everyone is a strange and crazy when they are drunk
Thats probably why God requires that we dont get drunk at all.
Hem, I did not realize god was a party pooper. And yet Jesus turned the water to wine.
Pegg
Jehovah our God is One
getting drunk and drinking responsibly (ie, in moderation) are not the same thing.
Surely you dont get drunk every time you have a drink??
From my experience, everyone is a strange and crazy when they are drunk
So, when people you know get drunk, they set fire to themselves?