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27 Oct 2005 12:02:00 PM |
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Join the 666 celebration |
June 6, 06 is coming up in a few months. Some of us also write the
date as 666.
Just to ***** of the religious right, we're planning celebrations!
Possible activities:
- Election of the Anti Christ
Anyone can run. Practice your stump speech!
- Ceremonial crucifixion of Mel Gibson
- Bible burnings
what else?
Some early reactions to the plan:
"Utterly tasteless." -- Barbara Bush
- antie c -
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29 Oct 2005 12:08:08 AM |
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"antie c" <666celebration@gmail.com> astounded us with:
news:1130432520.632903.167070@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:
June 6, 06 is coming up in a few months. Some of us also write the
date as 666.
Just to ***** of the religious right, we're planning celebrations!
Possible activities:
- Election of the Anti Christ
Anyone can run. Practice your stump speech!
- Ceremonial crucifixion of Mel Gibson
- Bible burnings
what else?
Some early reactions to the plan:
"Utterly tasteless." -- Barbara Bush
Yes, she is, pig fucking ugly too
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Phÿltêr
Alt.Atheism #1938
Denizen of Darkness #44 & AFJC Antipodean Attaché
Remove "s" to respond
http://www.jesusneverexisted.com
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| User: "lkjahds7yu3q4" |
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27 Oct 2005 10:12:16 PM |
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"antie c" <666celebration@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1130432520.632903.167070@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
June 6, 06 is coming up in a few months. Some of us also write the
date as 666.
666? what is that? is that 6+60+600? 666 of what?
dicks? chaneys? stars? stripes? condoms?
Just to ***** of the religious right, we're planning celebrations!
nice. dont run away if they come to tell you 'atheists you are wrong'.
or 'satan, go away'. if you see father merrin somewhere in the crowd...
run! run like hell!
lol^2
Possible activities:
- Election of the Anti Christ
Anyone can run. Practice your stump speech!
- Ceremonial crucifixion of Mel Gibson
- Bible burnings
good... good...
what else?
thats about it.
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01 Nov 2005 12:21:55 PM |
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Antie C.
June 6, 06 is coming up in a few months. Some of us also write the
date as 666.
Peter:
6/6/6 you mean!
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Antie:
Just to ***** of the religious right, we're planning celebrations!
Peter:
I don't know where I will be that day (in Holland or Thailand)
so can I join in anywhere?
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Antie:
Possible activities:
- Election of the Anti Christ
Anyone can run. Practice your stump speech!
Peter:
Won't run, but can I be his gospel writer?
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Antie:
- Ceremonial crucifixion of Mel Gibson
Peter:
To expensive, why don't we hire old Arnie?
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Antie:
- Bible burnings
Peter:
I protest! What would we have to disprove the Christians,
if not the bible?
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Antie:
what else?
Peter:
Great sex with someone who can't have a baby?
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Think about it
Peter van Velzen
October 2005
Amstelveen
The Netherlands
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| User: "Joe Zawadowski" |
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27 Oct 2005 12:41:40 PM |
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In article <1130432520.632903.167070@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>, "antie
c" <666celebration@gmail.com> wrote:
June 6, 06 is coming up in a few months. Some of us also write the
date as 666.
Just to ***** of the religious right, we're planning celebrations!
Possible activities:
- Election of the Anti Christ
Anyone can run. Practice your stump speech!
- Ceremonial crucifixion of Mel Gibson
- Bible burnings
what else?
Some early reactions to the plan:
"Utterly tasteless." -- Barbara Bush
- antie c -
Hey!
Can my dog be official mascot? She will turn 6 years old on 6-6-06 and her
AKC registration # is 766604__ . She is a super great dog, but we do on
occasion call her the 'demon dog' in honor of those sixes.
Joe Z. a.a.#249
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"Freedom begins between the ears."
Edward Abbey
"Which ever way your pleasure tends,
if you plant ice, you're gonna harvest wind"
Hunter
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27 Oct 2005 01:29:09 PM |
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"Joe Zawadowski" <joseph.zawadowski@duke.edu> wrote in message
news:joseph.zawadowski-2710051341400001@zawa.duhs.duke.edu...
In article <1130432520.632903.167070@g44g2000cwa.googlegroups.com>, "antie
c" <666celebration@gmail.com> wrote:
June 6, 06 is coming up in a few months. Some of us also write the
date as 666.
Just to ***** of the religious right, we're planning celebrations!
Possible activities:
- Election of the Anti Christ
Anyone can run. Practice your stump speech!
- Ceremonial crucifixion of Mel Gibson
- Bible burnings
what else?
Some early reactions to the plan:
"Utterly tasteless." -- Barbara Bush
- antie c -
Hey!
Can my dog be official mascot? She will turn 6 years old on 6-6-06
Damnit! My little black feline's birthday is also 6/6, but she'll only be 3
<snaps fingers> ;)
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Robyn
Resident Witchypoo
#1557
Science doesn't burn people at the stake for disagreeing - Vic Sagerquist
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| User: "antie c" |
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27 Oct 2005 01:39:21 PM |
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Joe Zawadowski wrote:
Hey!
Can my dog be official mascot? She will turn 6 years old on 6-6-06 and her
AKC registration # is 766604__ . She is a super great dog, but we do on
occasion call her the 'demon dog' in honor of those sixes.
Joe Z. a.a.#249
Get outa here. You made that up!
- antie c -
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| User: "duke" |
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28 Oct 2005 05:02:38 AM |
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On 27 Oct 2005 10:02:00 -0700, "antie c" <666celebration@gmail.com> wrote:
June 6, 06 is coming up in a few months. Some of us also write the
date as 666.
Just to ***** of the religious right, we're planning celebrations!
Possible activities:
- Election of the Anti Christ
Anyone can run. Practice your stump speech!
- Ceremonial crucifixion of Mel Gibson
- Bible burnings
what else?
Some early reactions to the plan:
"Utterly tasteless." -- Barbara Bush
- antie c -
But you're not hurting us, you're hurting yourself.
duke
*****
"The Mass is the most perfect form of Prayer."
Pope Paul VI
*****
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| User: "antie c" |
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28 Oct 2005 11:17:30 AM |
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duke wrote:
But you're not hurting us, you're hurting yourself.
Gee whiz, I guess you're right.
Nevermind. I'm calling it off.
duke
*****
"The Mass is the most perfect form of Prayer."
Pope Paul VI
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EEEUUUUU You're one of them, aren't you? What brought your smarmy *****
to a.a?
- antie c -
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28 Oct 2005 11:25:00 AM |
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"antie c" <666celebration@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1130516250.931602.104960@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com...
duke wrote:
But you're not hurting us, you're hurting yourself.
Gee whiz, I guess you're right.
Nevermind. I'm calling it off.
Hey! I still want to have my cocktail party! ;)
EEEUUUUU You're one of them, aren't you? What brought your smarmy *****
to a.a?
Puke is a pathetic old fart with no life. He comes here to try to make
himself feel important and fails miserably. For instance, he'll reply to me
even though he knows I put him in my killfile years ago. Quite the loser.
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Robyn
Resident Witchypoo
#1557
Science doesn't burn people at the stake for disagreeing - Vic Sagerquist
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29 Oct 2005 07:12:57 AM |
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On Fri, 28 Oct 2005 12:25:00 -0400, "Robibnikoff" <witchypoo@broomstick.com>
wrote:
EEEUUUUU You're one of them, aren't you? What brought your smarmy *****
to a.a?
Puke is a pathetic old fart with no life. He comes here to try to make
himself feel important and fails miserably. For instance, he'll reply to me
even though he knows I put him in my killfile years ago. Quite the loser.
I've got a great life. Lots of friends. Lots of ladies. Great family. Loving
Church life. My golf game is rotten now though.
Did you enjoy your walk around the cemetery? Looking for your name?
duke
*****
"The Mass is the most perfect form of Prayer."
Pope Paul VI
*****
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29 Oct 2005 11:03:48 AM |
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TV's duke wrote:
I've got a great life. Lots of friends. Lots of ladies. Great family.
Loving Church life. My golf game is rotten now though.
Did you enjoy your walk around the cemetery? Looking for your name?
Why are you so obsessed with death, Earl? Is it because you know you're
gonna die soon and there's nothing you nor Jesus Christ can do about it?
--
aa #2133
ap #19
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29 Oct 2005 11:17:48 AM |
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"towelie" <bugoNOSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:qeqdndqzlbT4AP7eRVn-jA@centurytel.net...
TV's duke wrote:
I've got a great life. Lots of friends. Lots of ladies. Great family.
Loving Church life. My golf game is rotten now though.
Did you enjoy your walk around the cemetery? Looking for your name?
Why are you so obsessed with death, Earl? Is it because you know you're
gonna die soon and there's nothing you nor Jesus Christ can do about it?
See, I knew that stupid ***** would reply to me.
--
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Robyn
Resident Witchypoo
#1557
Science doesn't burn people at the stake for disagreeing - Vic Sagerquist
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| User: "duke" |
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30 Oct 2005 06:21:23 AM |
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On Sat, 29 Oct 2005 12:17:48 -0400, "Robibnikoff" <witchypoo@broomstick.com>
wrote:
I've got a great life. Lots of friends. Lots of ladies. Great family.
Loving Church life. My golf game is rotten now though.
Did you enjoy your walk around the cemetery? Looking for your name?
Why are you so obsessed with death, Earl? Is it because you know you're
gonna die soon and there's nothing you nor Jesus Christ can do about it?
See, I knew that stupid ***** would reply to me.
It's fun.
duke
*****
"The Mass is the most perfect form of Prayer."
Pope Paul VI
*****
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30 Oct 2005 06:20:52 AM |
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On Sat, 29 Oct 2005 11:03:48 -0500, "towelie" <bugoNOSPAM@hotmail.com> wrote:
Did you enjoy your walk around the cemetery? Looking for your name?
Why are you so obsessed with death, Earl? Is it because you know you're
gonna die soon and there's nothing you nor Jesus Christ can do about it?
1. I'm not obsessed with it. Robinkof claims she enjoys cemeteries. Something
must turn her on.
2. We're all going to die soon. And you might go before me. Are you ready?
3. I'm hoping for life after death as promised by Jesus. You've already ruled
it out and professed that what you have now is as good as it gets.
duke
*****
"The Mass is the most perfect form of Prayer."
Pope Paul VI
*****
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| User: "towelie" |
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30 Oct 2005 01:34:31 PM |
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TV's duke wrote:
On Sat, 29 Oct 2005 11:03:48 -0500, "towelie" <bugoNOSPAM@hotmail.com>
wrote:
Did you enjoy your walk around the cemetery? Looking for your name?
Why are you so obsessed with death, Earl? Is it because you know you're
gonna die soon and there's nothing you nor Jesus Christ can do about it?
1. I'm not obsessed with it. Robinkof claims she enjoys cemeteries.
Something must turn her on.
You constantly talk about it. "It's your grave" or something similar.
2. We're all going to die soon. And you might go before me. Are you
ready?
Sure. As long as it's painless.
3. I'm hoping for life after death as promised by Jesus. You've
already ruled it out and professed that what you have now is as good as
it gets.
Just because you hope for something doesn't make your real. I "hope" after
death, I get 1000 virgins and a lollypop tree. I doubt it will happen, but
it sure would be cool.
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aa #2133
ap #19
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| User: "antie c" |
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28 Oct 2005 04:19:15 PM |
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Robibnikoff wrote:
"antie c" <666celebration@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1130516250.931602.104960@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com...
duke wrote:
But you're not hurting us, you're hurting yourself.
Gee whiz, I guess you're right.
Nevermind. I'm calling it off.
Hey! I still want to have my cocktail party! ;)
Fine. I was just kidding about calling it off anyway. I could no more
call off the 666 Celebration than I could call off the sunrise.
- antie c -
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| User: "Robibnikoff" |
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28 Oct 2005 09:39:44 PM |
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"antie c" <666celebration@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1130534355.237153.236270@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...
Robibnikoff wrote:
"antie c" <666celebration@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1130516250.931602.104960@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com...
duke wrote:
But you're not hurting us, you're hurting yourself.
Gee whiz, I guess you're right.
Nevermind. I'm calling it off.
Hey! I still want to have my cocktail party! ;)
Fine. I was just kidding about calling it off anyway. I could no more
call off the 666 Celebration than I could call off the sunrise.
<Mr. Burns mode> Excellent! ;)
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Robyn
Resident Witchypoo
#1557
Science doesn't burn people at the stake for disagreeing - Vic Sagerquist
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29 Oct 2005 07:14:29 AM |
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On 28 Oct 2005 14:19:15 -0700, "antie c" <666celebration@gmail.com> wrote:
Hey! I still want to have my cocktail party! ;)
Fine. I was just kidding about calling it off anyway. I could no more
call off the 666 Celebration than I could call off the sunrise.
- antie c -
You can't call off the sunrise. That comes from God.
You can't call off the party - that comes from satan.
duke
*****
"The Mass is the most perfect form of Prayer."
Pope Paul VI
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| User: "antie c" |
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29 Oct 2005 05:29:18 PM |
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duke wrote:
You can't call off the sunrise. That comes from God.
You can't call off the party - that comes from satan.
You're a real writer and a real thinker. You're smarter'n *****.
Wow!!!
- antie c -
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30 Oct 2005 06:18:34 AM |
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On 29 Oct 2005 15:29:18 -0700, "antie c" <666celebration@gmail.com> wrote:
duke wrote:
You can't call off the sunrise. That comes from God.
You can't call off the party - that comes from satan.
You're a real writer and a real thinker. You're smarter'n *****.
Wow!!!
- antie c -
Thanks.
duke
*****
"The Mass is the most perfect form of Prayer."
Pope Paul VI
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31 Oct 2005 12:50:29 PM |
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duke wrote:
On 29 Oct 2005 15:29:18 -0700, "antie c" <666celebration@gmail.com> wrote:
You're a real writer and a real thinker. You're smarter'n *****.
........
Thanks.
You're welcome!
It's not a real big compliment, though. I said you're smarter than
*****.
My advice: Don't put it on your resume.
- antie c -
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01 Nov 2005 12:09:23 PM |
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On 31 Oct 2005 10:50:29 -0800, "antie c" <666celebration@gmail.com> wrote:
Thanks.
You're welcome!
It's not a real big compliment, though. I said you're smarter than
*****.
I know that, but I question you.
My advice: Don't put it on your resume.
- antie c -
My advice: Don't put it on your resume.
duke
*****
"The Mass is the most perfect form of Prayer."
Pope Paul VI
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02 Nov 2005 10:59:14 AM |
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duke wrote:
On 31 Oct 2005 10:50:29 -0800, "antie c" <666celebration@gmail.com> wrote:
My advice: Don't put it on your resume.
- antie c -
My advice: Don't put it on your resume.
I don't need no stinkin resume.
Here's one word for the top of your resume: SMARMY
That about does it. It appears that smarminess is all you got.
"Duke's my name, smarminess is my game."
- antie c -
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03 Nov 2005 05:07:39 AM |
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On 2 Nov 2005 08:59:14 -0800, "antie c" <666celebration@gmail.com> wrote:
duke wrote:
On 31 Oct 2005 10:50:29 -0800, "antie c" <666celebration@gmail.com> wrote:
My advice: Don't put it on your resume.
- antie c -
My advice: Don't put it on your resume.
I don't need no stinkin resume.
Here's one word for the top of your resume: SMARMY
That about does it. It appears that smarminess is all you got.
"Duke's my name, smarminess is my game."
Put "loser" at the top of yours.
duke
*****
"The Mass is the most perfect form of Prayer."
Pope Paul VI
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29 Oct 2005 07:08:25 AM |
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On 28 Oct 2005 09:17:30 -0700, "antie c" <666celebration@gmail.com> wrote:
duke wrote:
But you're not hurting us, you're hurting yourself.
Gee whiz, I guess you're right.
Nevermind. I'm calling it off.
duke
*****
"The Mass is the most perfect form of Prayer."
Pope Paul VI
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EEEUUUUU You're one of them, aren't you? What brought your smarmy *****
to a.a?
Help you atheists understand the truth.
duke
*****
"The Mass is the most perfect form of Prayer."
Pope Paul VI
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29 Oct 2005 02:07:32 PM |
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On Sat, 29 Oct 2005 07:08:25 -0500, duke <duckgumbo32@cox.net> wrote:
On 28 Oct 2005 09:17:30 -0700, "antie c" <666celebration@gmail.com> wrote:
duke wrote:
But you're not hurting us, you're hurting yourself.
Gee whiz, I guess you're right.
Nevermind. I'm calling it off.
duke
*****
"The Mass is the most perfect form of Prayer."
Pope Paul VI
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EEEUUUUU You're one of them, aren't you? What brought your smarmy *****
to a.a?
Help you atheists understand the truth.
And indeed you have been of immense help. Next time we have
an atheist 'promotion' we will ask you to be our lead speakers.
Les Hellawell
Greetings from:
YORKSHIRE The White Rose County
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30 Oct 2005 06:28:41 AM |
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On Sat, 29 Oct 2005 20:07:32 +0100, Les Hellawell
<myshredder@leswell.freeuk.com> wrote:
Help you atheists understand the truth.
And indeed you have been of immense help. Next time we have
an atheist 'promotion' we will ask you to be our lead speakers.
I can be one, but I don't know about "speaker(s)".
duke
*****
"The Mass is the most perfect form of Prayer."
Pope Paul VI
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29 Oct 2005 12:11:04 AM |
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duke <duckgumbo32@cox.net> wrote:
On 28 Oct 2005 09:17:30 -0700, "antie c" <666celebration@gmail.com> wrote:
EEEUUUUU You're one of them, aren't you? What brought your smarmy *****
to a.a?
Help you atheists understand the truth.
Heh. Yeah, well - you're certainly doing that.
If only you knew how much.
But seriously, what are you doing here?
I personally don't feel any desire to lurk about in Christian
newsgroups. I couldn't, in fact, give a rat's arse what they talk about.
Their delusions are their problem. But you... what *are* you doing here,
I wonder?
Are you having a "crisis of faith" perhaps? Is that it? Are those doubts
that lurk in the back of your mind disturbing you? Those dark and
troubling thoughts that just won't go away, no matter how much you pray?
Are you looking at the news on TV, and seeing all those devout,
committed Muslims blowing themselves up in the name of Allah, and
wondering what the difference is - between your faith and theirs?
Maybe you caught some of that old Vietnam-era footage of the Buddhist
monk, calmly sitting down in the street and setting fire to himself -
and wondered - 'How can somebody be so devout in their beliefs, and yet
be *so* wrong?'
Are these the things causing you to reflect on your own faith, and to
wonder if perhaps your beliefs are wrong as well?
Well, don't worry. You've come to the right place.
By all means, keep up the smarmy "Jesus is Lord" comments if it makes
you feel better. The rest of us here are long since immune to that sort
of nonsense, and it's only likely to result in a few sly grins and a bit
of eyerolling anyway.
So stick around, and when you're ready to face reality, we'll be here to
help. Okay?
Good luck, and don't be too disturbed by those doubts. It's just a sign
that you're recovering, and the end of your doubt-filled, guilt ridden,
self-loathing nightmare is nigh.
--
Jon
a.a.#277
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30 Oct 2005 06:27:29 AM |
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On Sat, 29 Oct 2005 14:41:04 +0930, (Jon Skinner) wrote:
Help you atheists understand the truth.
Heh. Yeah, well - you're certainly doing that.
If only you knew how much.
Glad to be of help.
But seriously, what are you doing here?
I told you - to help you learn the truth.
I personally don't feel any desire to lurk about in Christian
newsgroups. I couldn't, in fact, give a rat's arse what they talk about.
Their delusions are their problem. But you... what *are* you doing here,
I wonder?
The Christian: win/no win. The atheist: lose/no win. No win comes into play
if there is no almighty God.
Now who's delusional?
Are you having a "crisis of faith" perhaps? Is that it? Are those doubts
that lurk in the back of your mind disturbing you? Those dark and
troubling thoughts that just won't go away, no matter how much you pray?
Nope, not a chance.
Are you looking at the news on TV, and seeing all those devout,
committed Muslims blowing themselves up in the name of Allah, and
wondering what the difference is - between your faith and theirs?
My God pushes love of man for one another. Their idea of the same God is to
kill for him. I believe I'm right.
Maybe you caught some of that old Vietnam-era footage of the Buddhist
monk, calmly sitting down in the street and setting fire to himself -
and wondered - 'How can somebody be so devout in their beliefs, and yet
be *so* wrong?'
Question - how do you KNOW he was wrong? He did more than the average atheist.
He willing gave his own life for his beliefs. You atheists laugh at him.
Are these the things causing you to reflect on your own faith, and to
wonder if perhaps your beliefs are wrong as well?
Nope.
Well, don't worry. You've come to the right place.
By all means, keep up the smarmy "Jesus is Lord" comments if it makes
you feel better. The rest of us here are long since immune to that sort
of nonsense, and it's only likely to result in a few sly grins and a bit
of eyerolling anyway.
Thanks, I do so enjoy trying to help you atheists.
So stick around, and when you're ready to face reality, we'll be here to
help. Okay?
My pleasure.
Good luck, and don't be too disturbed by those doubts. It's just a sign
that you're recovering, and the end of your doubt-filled, guilt ridden,
self-loathing nightmare is nigh.
My doubts are over. I gave them up over 20 years ago.
duke
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| Title: Re: Join the 666 celebration |
30 Oct 2005 10:41:49 AM |
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duke <duckgumbo32@cox.net> wrote:
On Sat, 29 Oct 2005 14:41:04 +0930, (Jon Skinner) wrote:
Help you atheists understand the truth.
Heh. Yeah, well - you're certainly doing that.
If only you knew how much.
Glad to be of help.
Yup. I'm sure you are.
But seriously, what are you doing here?
I told you - to help you learn the truth.
And you honestly think that sprouting a few Sunday school homilies in an
atheist newsgroup is likely to cause someone to convert, do you?
No. I think you're a wannabe martyr. You fancy yourself as a "Lion among
the Jackals" - bravely taking The Good Fight into the heart of enemy
territory. That's what your presence here is about, isn't it? Nevermind
the fact that you achieve absolutely nothing by being here. This is all
about you bolstering your flimsy doubt-ridden faith, so you can pat
yourself on the back and imagine that you're fighting The Good Fight.
You're aware that this sort of smug self-satisfied pride is a sin in
your Church, aren't you? So don't forget to mention this to your
confessor next time you're in the box - if you can prise his ***** out of
the altar boy for long enough to hear your confession.
I personally don't feel any desire to lurk about in Christian
newsgroups. I couldn't, in fact, give a rat's arse what they talk about.
Their delusions are their problem. But you... what *are* you doing here,
I wonder?
The Christian: win/no win. The atheist: lose/no win. No win comes into
play if there is no almighty God.
Ahhh, good ol' Pascal rears his ugly head. You've read the FAQ. You
don't need it explained to you again.
Now who's delusional?
People who believe in non-existent deities are.
Are you having a "crisis of faith" perhaps? Is that it? Are those doubts
that lurk in the back of your mind disturbing you? Those dark and
troubling thoughts that just won't go away, no matter how much you pray?
Nope, not a chance.
I see. And the similarities between this, and the convictions of Muslim
extremists gives you no food for thought? - That they also believe, with
absolute certainty, that theirs is the One True Faith? - That they're
willing to die for this faith? - That they would also say: "Nope, not a
chance."? You can't see the slightest hint of a problem here?
Are you looking at the news on TV, and seeing all those devout,
committed Muslims blowing themselves up in the name of Allah, and
wondering what the difference is - between your faith and theirs?
My God pushes love of man for one another.
So does theirs. They believe that they're expressing that love by
ridding the world of infidels. Just like the old Catholic Church used to
"save" heretics by burning them. All in the name of Love.
Their idea of the same God is to kill for him.
So did yours - Until the rise of secular societies in the West started
holding your lot in check. If the Church had it's way, you'd still be
burning witches and stoning people to death, like your comrades-in-faith
the Islamists.
I believe I'm right.
I know you do. That's the problem. So do the Islamists.
Maybe you caught some of that old Vietnam-era footage of the Buddhist
monk, calmly sitting down in the street and setting fire to himself -
and wondered - 'How can somebody be so devout in their beliefs, and yet
be *so* wrong?'
Question - how do you KNOW he was wrong?
I made no such claim. The point here is that YOU think he's wrong. Your
faith is incompatible with Buddhism, is it not? So how do you reconcile
the fact that he's wrong with his obvious devotion to his faith?
He did more than the average atheist.
He willing gave his own life for his beliefs. You atheists laugh at him.
I assure you I do not laugh at him. I see him as an unfortunate example
of how the human mind can believe something to the point of
self-destruction, while at the same time being blind to the paradox
created by other faiths.
You're human. You have a belief. You know with absolute certainty that
you're right. And yet, Buddhists burn themselves because they do too.
What does this tell you?
Are these the things causing you to reflect on your own faith, and to
wonder if perhaps your beliefs are wrong as well?
Nope.
Then you're in that dangerous territory that gives rise to suicide
bombers and self-immolating monks, not to mention wars, ethnic
cleansing, crusades and witch burnings. In a word, evil.
Well, don't worry. You've come to the right place.
By all means, keep up the smarmy "Jesus is Lord" comments if it makes
you feel better. The rest of us here are long since immune to that sort
of nonsense, and it's only likely to result in a few sly grins and a bit
of eyerolling anyway.
Thanks, I do so enjoy trying to help you atheists.
No, that'd be the warm glow of smug self-righteousness that you're
enjoying. Let us know how many Hail Marys you cop for that, won't you.
So stick around, and when you're ready to face reality, we'll be here to
help. Okay?
My pleasure.
It will be, if you ever manage to throw off your superstitions.
Good luck, and don't be too disturbed by those doubts. It's just a sign
that you're recovering, and the end of your doubt-filled, guilt ridden,
self-loathing nightmare is nigh.
My doubts are over. I gave them up over 20 years ago.
Yep. True evil.
--
Jon
a.a.#277
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