pro from dover 0 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 did he see his shadow ? And does that mean there is more winter or less winter to come? Link to post Share on other sites
austin1972 629 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 No, it means he was a zombie, apparently. Link to post Share on other sites
Mark K 2,321 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 A chocolate bunny zombie. Link to post Share on other sites
Olsonist 3,545 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 We don't actually know whether Jesus was a chocolate bunny zombie. But it is an interesting question. Link to post Share on other sites
Raz'r 5,207 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 You certainly can't prove he wasn't one. But this should be a tolerant forum and we shouldn't ask those questions. Link to post Share on other sites
Saorsa 48 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I take it you're an atheist. Â Nobody else seems to start religious threads, Link to post Share on other sites
Point Break 4,417 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I take it you're an atheist.  Nobody else seems to start religious threads, Remember, atheists are very tolerant of other peoples beliefs and get picked on a lot. They would never start a religious thread to pick a fight or be unkind. That's what all the other atheist threads say anyway. Link to post Share on other sites
White Lightnin' 249 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Don't know about any shadows, but I had a wonderful day with my Family and my Faith. Both of which I consider to be Blessings. Â Hope you all had a pleasant day as well!! Â WL Link to post Share on other sites
austin1972 629 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Thanks! It was 75 and sunny here, which is a blessing after the last 6 months of whatever the heck that was. I got a sunburn on my frostbite! Link to post Share on other sites
Ned 111 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Sunrise Service on the beach at Haleiwa. Glorious morning! Link to post Share on other sites
Dpneis 1 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I had a delightful 11 hour shift at work this Easter. Â Though envious, i truly hope all those who celebrated had a good day with family. Â That said, Christians stole the name from the Saxons who celebrated the holiday in praise to the goddess Eastur (multiple spellings, names ect a crossed Europe). Spring in general was marked with a celebration of fertility just about worldwide by every religion, ya know with bunnies and eggs -n- stuff. Much like decorating pine trees, traditions continue. As they should, as far as i am concerned. Â To say Easter overall somehow "belongs" to christians is rather silly, when it would seem like all of the pagan overtones would have the bible thumpers demanding the holiday, as it is observed by most, be kept out of schools. Yet our friends at Fox were very concerned with a few schools and Easter egg hunts. Not because of the ties to pagan symbolism, but because they felt it was an attack on christians not to proceed with them? Â Strangeness of that aside, it doesn't really matter, if you are celebrating the resurrection, freedom from Egyptian slavery, some ancient goddess or just spring itself. A ritualized family celebration is good on its own merits and i was sad to miss it. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I had a delightful 11 hour shift at work this Easter. Â Though envious, i truly hope all those who celebrated had a good day with family. Â That said, Christians stole the name from the Saxons who celebrated the holiday in praise to the goddess Eastur (multiple spellings, names ect a crossed Europe). Spring in general was marked with a celebration of fertility just about worldwide by every religion, ya know with bunnies and eggs -n- stuff. Much like decorating pine trees, traditions continue. As they should, as far as i am concerned. Â To say Easter overall somehow "belongs" to christians is rather silly, when it would seem like all of the pagan overtones would have the bible thumpers demanding the holiday, as it is observed by most, be kept out of schools. Yet our friends at Fox were very concerned with a few schools and Easter egg hunts. Not because of the ties to pagan symbolism, but because they felt it was an attack on christians not to proceed with them? Â Strangeness of that aside, it doesn't really matter, if you are celebrating the resurrection, freedom from Egyptian slavery, some ancient goddess or just spring itself. A ritualized family celebration is good on its own merits and i was sad to miss it. Â Great post! Link to post Share on other sites
tuk tuk Joe 1 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 did he see his shadow ? And does that mean there is more winter or less winter to come? Â Are you an asshole or are you and asshole? Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Â did he see his shadow ? And does that mean there is more winter or less winter to come? Â Are you an asshole or are you and asshole? Are you and asshole..... what? Good god man, finish the sentence! Link to post Share on other sites
Dog 666 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 We don't actually know whether Jesus was a chocolate bunny zombie. But it is an interesting question.  Why are so many atheists such assholes? It’s an interesting question. Link to post Share on other sites
Spatial Ed 187 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014  We don't actually know whether Jesus was a chocolate bunny zombie. But it is an interesting question. Why are so many atheists such assholes? It’s an interesting question. We have to substitute something to fill the void of self righteousness. Link to post Share on other sites
GRUMPY 49 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Your cup runneth over. Link to post Share on other sites
kent_island_sailor 5,297 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I had a great Easter with family and it was actually not snowing or freezing or otherwise polar-vortexing us to death for once. I am not really one for baiting religious people for no reason. As my brother just told me last night, if whatever your religion happens to be helps you be a better person, then go for it. Link to post Share on other sites
TMSAIL 60 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Atheists on this board have a lot in common with radical Islam. Zero tolerance of Christians Link to post Share on other sites
Spatial Ed 187 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Atheists on this board have a lot in common with radical Islam. Zero tolerance of Christians We also believe we get a virgin in the afterlife for every Christian we offend here. Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 2,848 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I'm a non theist, and I found some of these comments offensive. I'm with Flash on this. Link to post Share on other sites
kent_island_sailor 5,297 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I can see going after say a "pro-torture pro-war" christian or other Christians who totally ignore anything Christ said. Just taking a nice holiday and making fun of whatever religion made it for no reason at all is kind of a dick move. If someone wished me a happy Ganesh Festival Day I might smile and say thanks without launching into a diatribe about worshipping elephant gods or whatever.... Link to post Share on other sites
Point Break 4,417 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Your cup runneth over. That's funny....well played no matter where you sit. Link to post Share on other sites
Spatial Ed 187 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Easter was 4/20 this year. I celebrated in Colorado. Do the math. Link to post Share on other sites
GRUMPY 49 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Where you sit   Your cup runneth over. That's funny....well played no matter where you sit.   Your cup runneth over. That's funny....well played no matter where you sit.  Where you "sit" has never mattered to me. You don't need to sell me on yours, I don't need to sell you mine.  I think the atheists are just trolling. After midfight mass. Link to post Share on other sites
Spatial Ed 187 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I think the atheists are just trolling. After midfight mass. TMSAIL thinks we are worse than Muslims. Do you agree? Or is he just trolling? Link to post Share on other sites
GRUMPY 49 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Who is "we"? Â I remembered the quote marks this time.... Link to post Share on other sites
bgytr 505 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Â Atheists on this board have a lot in common with radical Islam. Zero tolerance of Christians We also believe we get a virgin in the afterlife for every Christian we offend here. So atheists believe in afterlife now? Link to post Share on other sites
Olsonist 3,545 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Â Â Atheists on this board have a lot in common with radical Islam. Zero tolerance of Christians We also believe we get a virgin in the afterlife for every Christian we offend here. So atheists believe in afterlife now? Â It's actually more an after party. Link to post Share on other sites
bgytr 505 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Â Â Â Â Â Atheists on this board have a lot in common with radical Islam. Zero tolerance of Christians We also believe we get a virgin in the afterlife for every Christian we offend here.So atheists believe in afterlife now? It's actually more an after party. Until the virgin gets pregnant.. Link to post Share on other sites
solosailor 622 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 So atheists believe in afterlife now? Possibly…... atheists, non-theists, agnostics, etc. just don't have any proof or profess to have the answer for something they don't "know" or can "prove". And I'm sure they don't believe in a book written and re-edited again and again by fallible men. An afterlife/party is a nice thought thought. Link to post Share on other sites
Spatial Ed 187 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I believe I turn into a Bigfoot in the afterlife. Link to post Share on other sites
A guy in the Chesapeake 1,679 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 I believe I turn into a Bigfoot in the afterlife. Â Bigfoot? Hmm - that'd be an improvement. Link to post Share on other sites
another 505 sailor 182 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Easter was 4/20 this year. I celebrated in Colorado. Do the math. Pilots license ok with that? Link to post Share on other sites
Spatial Ed 187 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Â Easter was 4/20 this year. I celebrated in Colorado. Do the math. Pilots license ok with that? Assume makes an Ass out U and me. Link to post Share on other sites
austin1972 629 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014  I take it you're an atheist.  Nobody else seems to start religious threads, Remember, atheists are very tolerant of other peoples beliefs and get picked on a lot. They would never start a religious thread to pick a fight or be unkind. That's what all the other atheist threads say anyway.   Hey, if I offended I certainly did not mean that. I'll apologize at the drop of a hat if that's needed.  My sis is a reverend and we get loose with our banter, as I don't believe but don't care about what either of us believe. It's not my business. We did tell jokes both ways over social. It's kind of a tradition. Link to post Share on other sites
White Lightnin' 249 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Didn't offend me. I think everyone is entitled to their beliefs, whatever they may be. As someone posted earlier, my Faith helps me be the kind of person I want to be. Â I also believe that there is a HUGE difference between faith and religion! Â WL Link to post Share on other sites
another 505 sailor 182 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Â Â Â Easter was 4/20 this year. I celebrated in Colorado. Do the math. Â Pilots license ok with that? Assume makes an Ass out U and me. Don't be a Malarkey Link to post Share on other sites
Spatial Ed 187 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I'm happy. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Â Â Easter was 4/20 this year. I celebrated in Colorado. Do the math. Pilots license ok with that? Assume makes an Ass out U and me. Â Sounds like he did the math. How is that an assumption? Link to post Share on other sites
Spatial Ed 187 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 420 is the anniversary of the columbine massacre In Colorado. Link to post Share on other sites
PuffyJman 21 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 420 is the anniversary of the columbine massacre In Colorado.So according to your previous post you "celebrated" 4/20?You are one fucked in the head person SE! Link to post Share on other sites
Spatial Ed 187 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Â 420 is the anniversary of the columbine massacre In Colorado.So according to your previous post you "celebrated" 4/20?You are one fucked in the head person SE! There are two ways to mark the anniversary of a tragic event. Mourn the dead or celebrate their brief time on earth. One is positive, the other negative. You choose. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Â Â 420 is the anniversary of the columbine massacre In Colorado.So according to your previous post you "celebrated" 4/20?You are one fucked in the head person SE! There are two ways to mark the anniversary of a tragic event. Mourn the dead or celebrate their brief time on earth. One is positive, the other negative. You choose. Â Link to post Share on other sites
A guy in the Chesapeake 1,679 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Â Â 420 is the anniversary of the columbine massacre In Colorado.So according to your previous post you "celebrated" 4/20?You are one fucked in the head person SE! There are two ways to mark the anniversary of a tragic event. Mourn the dead or celebrate their brief time on earth. One is positive, the other negative. You choose. Â Â Ya might wanta glance over your shoulder before you run into something behind you. Link to post Share on other sites
Spatial Ed 187 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 So people celebrate Easter. Easter marks the execution and resurrection of Jesus. Why do pro-life Christians celebrate the execution of someone who was against the death penalty? Â Perhaps they celebrate the life, not the death. How is that different than celebrating the lives of those who lost their's at Columbine? Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 tap, tap, tappity, tap, tap..... Link to post Share on other sites
GRUMPY 49 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Interesting but wrong. For Christians, Easter is the celebration of Christ's resurrection. Link to post Share on other sites
Spatial Ed 187 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Interesting but wrong. For Christians, Easter is the celebration of Christ's resurrection. Then why do they use the symbology of the execution device as their icon? Festooned on every chapel, hanging from every neck. Ever been in a Catholic church? Looks like a chamber of horrors, the depictions of the execution. If Jesus had be executed with a noose, would that be the symbol of Christianity? Link to post Share on other sites
Rumbulls 15 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 We don't actually know whether Jesus was a chocolate bunny zombie. But it is an interesting question. Â Â Obama is Jesus's chocolate bunny. Link to post Share on other sites
Raz'r 5,207 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I avoid Catholic Churchs for exactly that reason - 12 stations of horror. (which is hard to do, as my father is an elder something-or-other at his church) Â Anyway, whenever I see a cross on someone as jewelry, I wonder if they would wear a little guillotine similarly. Link to post Share on other sites
another 505 sailor 182 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Â Â Â Â Â Â 420 is the anniversary of the columbine massacre In Colorado. Â So according to your previous post you "celebrated" 4/20?You are one fucked in the head person SE! There are two ways to mark the anniversary of a tragic event.Mourn the dead or celebrate their brief time on earth. One is positive, the other negative. You choose. What does his pot smoking have to do with it? Link to post Share on other sites
Spatial Ed 187 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 BTW, I'm not sure the FAA has any prohibition on pot smoking. There are rules against drinking and flying.  The use of alcohol and drugs by pilots is regulated by FAR 91.17. Among other provisions, this regulation states that no person may operate or attempt to operate an aircraft: • within 8 hours of having consumed alcohol • while under the influence of alcohol • with a blood alcohol content of 0.04% or greater • while using any drug that adversely affects safety Link to post Share on other sites
Centurion 2 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Â Â Â Â Â Â 420 is the anniversary of the columbine massacre In Colorado. So according to your previous post you "celebrated" 4/20?You are one fucked in the head person SE! There are two ways to mark the anniversary of a tragic event.Mourn the dead or celebrate their brief time on earth. One is positive, the other negative. You choose. What does his pot smoking have to do with it? Â This is what pot has to do with 4/20 Â http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/420_(cannabis_culture) Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Speaking of Jesus and Easter, I heard this fascinating interview on NPR last week. The author is a Distinquished professor of religious studies at UNC Chapel Hill. But his stances will totally surprise you.  Click listen to the story  It will challenge both Christian and atheists beliefs alike. Well worth a listen. HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend this! Link to post Share on other sites
Raz'r 5,207 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 I heard it last week. Not sure why it challenges my lack of belief. Link to post Share on other sites
bgytr 505 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 did he see his shadow ? And does that mean there is more winter or less winter to come? Â Care to start derogatory threads for the celebrated days of other religions as well? Or you do that for just Christianity? Link to post Share on other sites
Raz'r 5,207 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 It's always more fun to poke at the majority. They have such a great sense of humor. Link to post Share on other sites
Point Break 4,417 Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014   I take it you're an atheist.  Nobody else seems to start religious threads, Remember, atheists are very tolerant of other peoples beliefs and get picked on a lot. They would never start a religious thread to pick a fight or be unkind. That's what all the other atheist threads say anyway.   Hey, if I offended I certainly did not mean that. I'll apologize at the drop of a hat if that's needed.  My sis is a reverend and we get loose with our banter, as I don't believe but don't care about what either of us believe. It's not my business. We did tell jokes both ways over social. It's kind of a tradition. I really don't have enough vested in religion to be personally offended by the content of the remark. I also have a sense that your comments are not mean-spirited but founded in your humor as you've described. But my experience here is that is not the case quite often. I think many times.....including in this case the OP....that a thread is started for the express purpose of demeaning things other people hold dear. Other than our Happy friend I cannot recall a thread started to demean atheists beliefs yet this and other threads are initiated for the express purpose of doing that to religious persons. While the OP does not offend me based on content, I find it distasteful on intent and purpose. Its one thing to get into a heated discussion that escalates to sarcasm....although it usually ends useful dialogue and exchange of ideas, it seems understandable, and in fact I've fallen prey to that myself. Its quite another to initiate a demeaning thread for the sole purpose of being unkind. That's a sign of weakness and the need to feel superior at another's expense. And......the oft used excuse for being mean....."I'm just direct"......or "I'm somehow a bad ass intellectual because I am able to avoid political correctness in all I say and do".....is just an excuse to rationalize being a dick and does not serve any useful purpose or add anything to any discussion.  Once again, I never get that vib from your posts and mean those comments in general not directed at you, just as my original post was not quoting you. I hope you can see the difference. Link to post Share on other sites
TMSAIL 60 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 + 1. Â When I see threads like this I think it's a good thing Jesus taught to turn the other cheek. Because that type of insult directed at Mohamed in a Islamic majority country would be handled a whole lot differently than a web site debate. Be glad you Christian bashers that WE still believe in the constitution and free speach over our religeous tenants. Link to post Share on other sites
Spatial Ed 187 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 + 1. Â When I see threads like this I think it's a good thing Jesus taught to turn the other cheek. Because that type of insult directed at Mohamed in a Islamic majority country would be handled a whole lot differently than a web site debate. Be glad you Christian bashers that WE still believe in the constitution and free speach over our religeous tenants. For someone who turns the cheek, you sure turn a nasty one when people call you out. Link to post Share on other sites
Raz'r 5,207 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 + 1. Â When I see threads like this I think it's a good thing Jesus taught to turn the other cheek. Because that type of insult directed at Mohamed in a Islamic majority country would be handled a whole lot differently than a web site debate. Be glad you Christian bashers that WE still believe in the constitution and free speach over our religeous tenants. Â Fortunately, the founding fathers saw what the Christians are capable of and defanged them. Link to post Share on other sites
tuk tuk Joe 1 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Â + 1. Â When I see threads like this I think it's a good thing Jesus taught to turn the other cheek. Because that type of insult directed at Mohamed in a Islamic majority country would be handled a whole lot differently than a web site debate. Be glad you Christian bashers that WE still believe in the constitution and free speach over our religeous tenants. Â Fortunately, the founding fathers saw what the Christians are capable of and defanged them. For many, relegion has been replaced by the State... Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I heard it last week. Not sure why it challenges my lack of belief. Â Ok, "challenge" may not have been the best term. But its very thought provoking and I found myself constantly saying to myself "I did not know that". Link to post Share on other sites
Raz'r 5,207 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Yeah - smart dude, seems to have approached the whole question from a fact based perspective. His argument that "miracles" are outside of history is interesting to a non-historian - but I suppose historians already know that stuff. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Yeah - smart dude, seems to have approached the whole question from a fact based perspective. His argument that "miracles" are outside of history is interesting to a non-historian - but I suppose historians already know that stuff. Â What I like about it is that he did the book from a history based perspective rather than a religious perspective - yet leaves those questions open for the reader to decide on the religious aspect. I find the historical context of Jesus fascinating, but the greater context of the times is really important to the narrative. I would be interested to hear a theologians take on his historical account, as I don't think many religious scholars dispute his facts - just that they assign differing interpretations to those events than a pure historian would. Link to post Share on other sites
austin1972 629 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I hope you can see the difference. Â Yeah, I just wasn't sure it was clear that my position is I really don't care. As a sage man once said, "I'm not here for a long time. I'm just here for a good time." Link to post Share on other sites
tuk tuk Joe 1 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014  I hope you can see the difference.  Yeah, I just wasn't sure it was clear that my position is I really don't care. As a sage man once said, "I'm not here for a long time. I'm just here for a good time."  As I’m just here for the pussy…  No ofence to Mark K. Spittle Ed or Bad.. To each is own. Link to post Share on other sites
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