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8641
« on: July 15, 2015, 10:36:10 AM »
We literally have God on our currency. Doesn't belong there, either.
I'm not sure why religious folks feel the need to plaster their religious shit all over buildings, money, etc.
It's been around since 1864. And even so, it's still not a big deal. The U.S isn't making an announcement that Christianity is the official religion of the United States, or giving special treatment to Christians.
It's just a quote on a building, it could be one from a past President, Gandhi, anybody. But because it is this particular phrase......it matters?
America was founded on the principle of secularism.
Secularism means the separation of church and state so we don't end up devolving into a fascist fucking theocracy.
So yes, it is kind of a big deal seeing as how the government is disregarding the entire premise on which America was founded upon.
I'd imagine you wouldn't appreciate "In Allah We Trust" being printed on your dollar notes, so let's all buck up and start acting a little bit more consistent.
Yeah secularism. But that means Religious freedom for everyone, not an atheistic view of disapproval on all religious things.
Read my post above this one. I'm arguing that any phrase should have equal opportunity for being up there, not just one of the Christian faith.
As for it being a government building, how would you feel if the quote in place as instead a philosophical quote about Justice or something of that nature?
Exactly how is the state endorsing Christianity religious freedom? The government is NOT supposed to pick and choose which religion gets state approval. That's the antithesis of secularism.
Religious freedom is the right to practice religion without intervention of the state, both in a positive or a negative light. It does not mean state endorsement. This is not a difficult concept.
Not a difficult concept. But having this big of an issue over 4 words that don't affect you or how government operates is just silly to me.
So again, you wouldn't have a problem if it was a quote from Buddhist, Islamic or Jewish scripture? It's just 4 words, isn't it?
I actually wouldnt. But you stated earlier that I would have a problem with that since I'm a Christian. So you've already made up your mind on that.
8642
« on: July 15, 2015, 10:35:07 AM »
We literally have God on our currency. Doesn't belong there, either.
I'm not sure why religious folks feel the need to plaster their religious shit all over buildings, money, etc.
It's been around since 1864.
And this justifies it because...?
And even so, it's still not a big deal. I think it's a big enough deal to talk about when a group of people force their religion on an entire country.
The U.S isn't making an announcement that Christianity is the official religion of the United States, or giving special treatment to Christians. So putting Christian scripture in government buildings and on currency isn't special treatment?
It's just a quote on a building, A government building. It represents the country. It makes America look like a Christian nation. It isn't. Your religion is irrelevant and it isn't wanted or needed by America. Keep it to yourself and your churches where it belongs.
it could be one from a past President, Gandhi, anybody. I don't know about you, but if a quote from an Indian man was in an American government building, I'd have a problem with that.
Phrases need to be secular. No people or religion should get special treatment.
But because it is this particular phrase......it matters? It matters that it says "In god we trust" when in fact, no, we do not all trust in your imaginary sky wizard.
I don't even know why I'm bothering with you, you're biased beyond belief and you're a die hard Christian who (like every other Christian) puts on the tolerant act but then has no problem forcing his religion into other people's lives.
I'm more of appealing to the whole free speech argument. I didn't say only Christian things should be allowed, I'm saying that everybody's word should have its stat.
But the whole free speech thing doesn't apply to the government. It doesn't have a religion. It doesn't have speech to protect.
The thing is, you have an issue with an appearance, not a function. The government put this phrase up, but is that affecting how the government is treating you because of it?
Again, it's like hating the color of a building but loving the work done inside. It's an appearance problem.
You can't be secular with phrases about God on your walls, your money, etc.
Is whether the government is secular or not determined by the way it's buildings and currency look, or by the laws and actions it carries out?
8643
« on: July 15, 2015, 10:32:03 AM »
We literally have God on our currency. Doesn't belong there, either.
I'm not sure why religious folks feel the need to plaster their religious shit all over buildings, money, etc.
It's been around since 1864. And even so, it's still not a big deal. The U.S isn't making an announcement that Christianity is the official religion of the United States, or giving special treatment to Christians.
It's just a quote on a building, it could be one from a past President, Gandhi, anybody. But because it is this particular phrase......it matters?
America was founded on the principle of secularism.
Secularism means the separation of church and state so we don't end up devolving into a fascist fucking theocracy.
So yes, it is kind of a big deal seeing as how the government is disregarding the entire premise on which America was founded upon.
I'd imagine you wouldn't appreciate "In Allah We Trust" being printed on your dollar notes, so let's all buck up and start acting a little bit more consistent.
Yeah secularism. But that means Religious freedom for everyone, not an atheistic view of disapproval on all religious things.
Read my post above this one. I'm arguing that any phrase should have equal opportunity for being up there, not just one of the Christian faith.
As for it being a government building, how would you feel if the quote in place as instead a philosophical quote about Justice or something of that nature?
Exactly how is the state endorsing Christianity religious freedom? The government is NOT supposed to pick and choose which religion gets state approval. That's the antithesis of secularism.
Religious freedom is the right to practice religion without intervention of the state, both in a positive or a negative light. It does not mean state endorsement. This is not a difficult concept.
Not a difficult concept. But having this big of an issue over 4 words that don't affect you or how government operates is just silly to me.
8644
« on: July 15, 2015, 10:29:28 AM »
We literally have God on our currency. Doesn't belong there, either.
I'm not sure why religious folks feel the need to plaster their religious shit all over buildings, money, etc.
It's been around since 1864.
And this justifies it because...?
And even so, it's still not a big deal. I think it's a big enough deal to talk about when a group of people force their religion on an entire country.
The U.S isn't making an announcement that Christianity is the official religion of the United States, or giving special treatment to Christians. So putting Christian scripture in government buildings and on currency isn't special treatment?
It's just a quote on a building, A government building. It represents the country. It makes America look like a Christian nation. It isn't. Your religion is irrelevant and it isn't wanted or needed by America. Keep it to yourself and your churches where it belongs.
it could be one from a past President, Gandhi, anybody. I don't know about you, but if a quote from an Indian man was in an American government building, I'd have a problem with that.
Phrases need to be secular. No people or religion should get special treatment.
But because it is this particular phrase......it matters? It matters that it says "In god we trust" when in fact, no, we do not all trust in your imaginary sky wizard.
I don't even know why I'm bothering with you, you're biased beyond belief and you're a die hard Christian who (like every other Christian) puts on the tolerant act but then has no problem forcing his religion into other people's lives.
I'm more of appealing to the whole free speech argument. I didn't say only Christian things should be allowed, I'm saying that everybody's word should have its stat.
But the whole free speech thing doesn't apply to the government. It doesn't have a religion. It doesn't have speech to protect.
The thing is, you have an issue with an appearance, not a function. The government put this phrase up, but is that affecting how the government is treating you because of it? Again, it's like hating the color of a building but loving the work done inside. It's an appearance problem.
8645
« on: July 15, 2015, 10:26:04 AM »
We literally have God on our currency. Doesn't belong there, either.
I'm not sure why religious folks feel the need to plaster their religious shit all over buildings, money, etc.
It's been around since 1864. And even so, it's still not a big deal. The U.S isn't making an announcement that Christianity is the official religion of the United States, or giving special treatment to Christians.
It's just a quote on a building, it could be one from a past President, Gandhi, anybody. But because it is this particular phrase......it matters?
America was founded on the principle of secularism.
Secularism means the separation of church and state so we don't end up devolving into a fascist fucking theocracy.
So yes, it is kind of a big deal seeing as how the government is disregarding the entire premise on which America was founded upon.
I'd imagine you wouldn't appreciate "In Allah We Trust" being printed on your dollar notes, so let's all buck up and start acting a little bit more consistent.
Yeah secularism. But that means Religious freedom for everyone, not an atheistic view of disapproval on all religious things. Read my post above this one. I'm arguing that any phrase should have equal opportunity for being up there, not just one of the Christian faith. As for it being a government building, how would you feel if the quote in place as instead a philosophical quote about Justice or something of that nature?
8646
« on: July 15, 2015, 10:22:25 AM »
We literally have God on our currency. Doesn't belong there, either.
I'm not sure why religious folks feel the need to plaster their religious shit all over buildings, money, etc.
It's been around since 1864.
And this justifies it because...?
And even so, it's still not a big deal. I think it's a big enough deal to talk about when a group of people force their religion on an entire country.
The U.S isn't making an announcement that Christianity is the official religion of the United States, or giving special treatment to Christians. So putting Christian scripture in government buildings and on currency isn't special treatment?
It's just a quote on a building, A government building. It represents the country. It makes America look like a Christian nation. It isn't. Your religion is irrelevant and it isn't wanted or needed by America. Keep it to yourself and your churches where it belongs.
it could be one from a past President, Gandhi, anybody. I don't know about you, but if a quote from an Indian man was in an American government building, I'd have a problem with that.
Phrases need to be secular. No people or religion should get special treatment.
But because it is this particular phrase......it matters? It matters that it says "In god we trust" when in fact, no, we do not all trust in your imaginary sky wizard.
I don't even know why I'm bothering with you, you're biased beyond belief and you're a die hard Christian who (like every other Christian) puts on the tolerant act but then has no problem forcing his religion into other people's lives.
I'm more of appealing to the whole free speech argument. I didn't say only Christian things should be allowed, I'm saying that everybody's word should have its stay
8647
« on: July 15, 2015, 03:28:01 AM »
8648
« on: July 15, 2015, 03:25:47 AM »
We literally have God on our currency. Doesn't belong there, either.
I'm not sure why religious folks feel the need to plaster their religious shit all over buildings, money, etc.
It's been around since 1864. And even so, it's still not a big deal. The U.S isn't making an announcement that Christianity is the official religion of the United States, or giving special treatment to Christians. It's just a quote on a building, it could be one from a past President, Gandhi, anybody. But because it is this particular phrase......it matters?
8649
« on: July 15, 2015, 02:39:13 AM »
8650
« on: July 15, 2015, 01:34:24 AM »
I take Tylenol or Ibuprofen when I'm sick and stuff. well okay, not all
all recreational drugs
what would you say if i told you that i smoke pot to help deal with my crippling anxiety and insomnia
A guy who goes to my old church, did MMA his whole life. Messed up his shoulder real bad, and got surgery. In his words, "I'd rather take something herbal, that's from the Earth, than synthetic man-made chemicals. They make me feel terrible, and I can't function well". So he buys marijuana and is able to do things normally and without pain for the most part. Pays about the same money, but he wants something natural. I can't really argue against that. He's not using it simply to entertain himself, he's using it to make him more productive.
8651
« on: July 15, 2015, 01:25:08 AM »
Draw one of my avatars kicking the snob out of Rocketman's avatar.
It's supposed to be that one soccer chick you like. I'm sorry I'm terrible with names...
; ___ ;
8652
« on: July 15, 2015, 01:17:56 AM »
I get the feeling that I'm being ignored by Kitsune-senpai.
I have a lot of requests I am getting to all of them
nah ignore her 
8653
« on: July 15, 2015, 01:10:47 AM »
I got no pm
I am dissapoint
Random sampling tends to be like that sorry.
Who are you on Bnet anyways? also, welcome to Sep7agon!
We have played together on Halo, and talked....
(I mess around as "A Fox" on B.net. I'm banned atm though lol.)
WAIT.......you know secretenderman and The Capt Awesome? (didn't spell cap's name correctly cuz complicated)
Uuuh I've heard of em, don't remember if I have talked to them.
My memory must suck then, remember the last time we played together? I don't recall
8654
« on: July 15, 2015, 01:08:15 AM »
You should have sent people pictures of yourself so they knew who they were judging.
Ok let's not be a complete slut now
8655
« on: July 15, 2015, 01:07:53 AM »
I got no pm
I am dissapoint
Random sampling tends to be like that sorry.
Who are you on Bnet anyways? also, welcome to Sep7agon!
We have played together on Halo, and talked....
(I mess around as "A Fox" on B.net. I'm banned atm though lol.)
WAIT.......you know secretenderman and The Capt Awesome? (didn't spell cap's name correctly cuz complicated)
8656
« on: July 15, 2015, 01:05:33 AM »
ʕっ•ᴥ•ʔっ JUST LET IT HAPPEN ʕっ•ᴥ•ʔっ
8657
« on: July 15, 2015, 01:03:52 AM »
I better be in part 3.
why when you can be in part 2?
8658
« on: July 15, 2015, 01:03:11 AM »
Send one to Daz and he'll make a whole thread about it with like 5-6 paragraphs
on it
8659
« on: July 15, 2015, 01:00:38 AM »
I got no pm
I am dissapoint
Random sampling tends to be like that sorry. Who are you on Bnet anyways? also, welcome to Sep7agon!
8660
« on: July 15, 2015, 12:54:39 AM »
should be strict
no
yeah, though
i mean it really is "fine" the way it is (some consistent moderation would be nice), but if it changes at all, it should tend towards more strict
hugbox lover pls go and stay go
You do realize it's possible to have stricter rules without making it a hugbox, right?
stricter rules would kill this place even more because everyone would either leave because it's boring, or be banned because they broke the new hugbox rules.
Consistency of the current system is the best way.
If we want more new people, we've gotta chill out on some things
8661
« on: July 15, 2015, 12:51:56 AM »
rocketman
more like mocketman
cuz like you're mocking him and like... errr
errrr
8662
« on: July 15, 2015, 12:48:51 AM »
8663
« on: July 15, 2015, 12:38:04 AM »
it was for science
YOU HAVE BEEN DRUNK!
Is this a statement of surprise, or an allegation?
8664
« on: July 15, 2015, 12:36:38 AM »
brb making thread to report findings
8665
« on: July 15, 2015, 12:27:38 AM »
it was for science
8666
« on: July 14, 2015, 10:43:58 PM »
Draw one of my avatars kicking the snob out of Rocketman's avatar.
HAHAHAHAH
too short
just like your penis
that was a low blow, well, for you it was normal cuz short
hey now, dont call me tru
nigger
don't call me black you monster
8667
« on: July 14, 2015, 10:38:49 PM »
Draw one of my avatars kicking the snob out of Rocketman's avatar.
HAHAHAHAH
too short
just like your penis
that was a low blow, well, for you it was normal cuz short
8668
« on: July 14, 2015, 10:36:20 PM »
Draw one of my avatars kicking the snob out of Rocketman's avatar.
HAHAHAHAH too short
8669
« on: July 14, 2015, 10:31:22 PM »
Playing Rocket League.
your hatred against my people must end
8670
« on: July 14, 2015, 10:26:37 PM »
Let me guess you're bronze/silver
Welcome to ELO hell enjoy your stay
Actually I play Dota
oh
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