The Blasphemy Challenge - Page 2

Kagen4o4 · 03-04-2007, 08:42 PM

hell was invented so that satan represented the pagan god (a guy with horns) and the christians said this guy was evil and if you followed him you'd be damned for all eternity.

Aliantha · 03-04-2007, 08:44 PM

I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints. Sinners have much more fun.

Only the good die young.

Name the song and artist?

jinx · 03-04-2007, 08:48 PM

I thought satan was styled after Pan?

footfootfoot · 03-04-2007, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aliantha

I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints. Sinners have much more fun.

Only the good die young.

Name the song and artist?

Do I have to? Didn't I pay my debt to society by listening to that song 37 million times?

But it's true, Catholic girls rock!

piercehawkeye45 · 03-04-2007, 09:38 PM

Billy Joel? I heard it yesterday in the car and all my friends were singing it (very badly) so I am scarred.

Aliantha · 03-04-2007, 09:40 PM

haha...good work fellas!

It is a great song though. I love it.

Elspode · 03-05-2007, 11:22 AM

I may have to record my rant about how Jehovah is suffering from a self-image problem of supergalactic proportions, what with needing people to praise Him constantly. I mean, here we are, building all those churches, being in fear of being smote by an irrationally angry deity, or worse, tortured like Job or forced to nearly sacrifice your own son just to prove you love Him. Does this seem like a well-adjusted personality to you?

Think about it...an omnipotent, mentally ill deity.

Scary, ain't it?

piercehawkeye45 · 03-05-2007, 11:43 AM

Why would a god need us to praise him? If he is real, he is better than us and shouldn't need our approval.

03-05-2007, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capnhowdy

What can be GAINED from the denouncement?

To whom will it prove a point?

We aren't 100% sure one way or another, so why take the risk in the event it is true?

Corps...God... and Country.

You really want to know?
There are stories of fifteen year olds of getting kicked-out of their home when announcing their disbelief.
Being locked in their rooms and attempts at programing.
Shunning by the entire family.
Hate, rage, disgust, being told they will suffer and be tortured for eternity at the hands of their "loving god", while seeing replies of the same in the threads and YouTube comments.
These people feel, felt alone for years, many have felt alone and have said nothing until the challenge.
This gives them a voice among many, lets them know they are not alone, not the only one going through what they are dealing with.
It gives them a community, a support structure to deal witht he persecution that they deal with.
It is important and a good thing.

Happy Monkey · 03-05-2007, 02:04 PM

Plus, if you've committed an "unforgiveable" sin, maybe they won't try to convert you anymore!

Elspode · 03-05-2007, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkzenrage

You really want to know?
There are stories of fifteen year olds of getting kicked-out of their home when announcing their disbelief.
Being locked in their rooms and attempts at programing.

Don't forget being placed in mental hospitals. Selene used to do the same sort of work that Wolf does, namely, intake for a local private psych facility. A significant number of the teenage girls there were there, at least in part, because they had been reading about witchcraft.

Strangely, she never once met a teen who cited rampant Christianity as one of the reasons for their confinement...at least, not on the part of the patient.

03-05-2007, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Happy Monkey

Plus, if you've committed an "unforgiveable" sin, maybe they won't try to convert you anymore!

Yeah... good luck.

Oh, try to find a sobriety program as an atheist. I have had to do this alone and it has NOT been easy.

cklabyrinth · 03-05-2007, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capnhowdy

What can be GAINED from the denouncement?

To whom will it prove a point?

We aren't 100% sure one way or another, so why take the risk in the event it is true?

Corps...God... and Country.

Even if this is the case you're taking the risk that your god isn't the real god. So, why wouldn't you practice all religions in order not to offend any of the possible gods out there?

As Stephen Roberts said:

"I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours."

03-05-2007, 07:32 PM

Exaclty, no reason to belive in Yahweh over Zeus other than it is the frat of the moment.

Ibby · 03-05-2007, 07:53 PM

Jesus died for somebody's sins...

But not mine.

Name THAT song&artist!

03-04-2007, 08:42 PM	#16
Kagen4o4 The Sheriff of Nothingland Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 1,794	hell was invented so that satan represented the pagan god (a guy with horns) and the christians said this guy was evil and if you followed him you'd be damned for all eternity. __________________ something we both can enjoy??

03-04-2007, 08:44 PM	#17
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints. Sinners have much more fun. Only the good die young. Name the song and artist? __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

03-04-2007, 08:48 PM	#18
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	I thought satan was styled after Pan? __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

03-04-2007, 09:40 PM	#21
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	haha...good work fellas! It is a great song though. I love it. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

03-05-2007, 11:22 AM	#22
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I may have to record my rant about how Jehovah is suffering from a self-image problem of supergalactic proportions, what with needing people to praise Him constantly. I mean, here we are, building all those churches, being in fear of being smote by an irrationally angry deity, or worse, tortured like Job or forced to nearly sacrifice your own son just to prove you love Him. Does this seem like a well-adjusted personality to you? Think about it...an omnipotent, mentally ill deity. Scary, ain't it? __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

03-04-2007, 09:38 PM	#20
piercehawkeye45 Franklin Pierce Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,695	Billy Joel? I heard it yesterday in the car and all my friends were singing it (very badly) so I am scarred.

03-05-2007, 11:43 AM	#23
piercehawkeye45 Franklin Pierce Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,695	Why would a god need us to praise him? If he is real, he is better than us and shouldn't need our approval.

03-05-2007, 02:04 PM	#25
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	Plus, if you've committed an "unforgiveable" sin, maybe they won't try to convert you anymore! __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

03-05-2007, 07:32 PM	#29
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	Exaclty, no reason to belive in Yahweh over Zeus other than it is the frat of the moment.

03-05-2007, 07:53 PM	#30
Ibby erika Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: "the high up north" Posts: 6,127	Jesus died for somebody's sins... But not mine. Name THAT song&artist! __________________ not really back, you didn't see me, i was never here shhhhhh

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