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On Jul 13, 3:44�pm, ben_dolan_...@reet.com (Ben Dolan) wrote:
> Antares 531 <gordonlrDEL...@swbell.net> wrote:
> > On Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:03:40 -0700, ben_dolan_...@reet.com (Ben Dolan)
> > wrote:
>
> > >Antares 531 <gordonlrDEL...@swbell.net> wrote:
>
> > >> I'm not looking for converts. I'm simply posting my insights for the
> > >> benefit of those who may be in the decision making process and want
> > >> information other than that from a closed minded atheist.
>
> > >Oops, your prejudices are showing...
>
> > >And why should anyone give credence to your insights over those of us
> > >"closed minded atheists"? You strike me as nothing but a run of the mill
> > >religionist, complete with the requisite disdain of atheism. Hardly a
> > >glowing endorsement worthy of respect.
>
> > Are you suggesting that I should show about the same level of respect
> > for atheists as you show for Christians?
>
> Here's the difference, Skippy. I reserve my scorn and mockery for
> individuals like yourself, in response to specific claims you have made.
> I don't disparage "closed minded religionists" as a group. That's being
> prejudiced, which is why I accused you--not all closed minded
> religionists.
>
> I also find it interesting when someone accuses atheists of being closed
> minded, when in my experience (and I'm not a minority in this), atheists
> generally are more opened minded, more educated, and more rational than
> religionists.
>
> > I don't think I could do this without resorting to a lot of profanity and
> > obscenity, and I really don't like using this in my communications...makes
> > one look inadequate, insecure and unable to express one's self fluently.
>
> There's a difference between fluency and content. While you are fairly
> fluent, the content of your claims are utterly preposterous.
>
> And quite frankly, profanity and obscenity (whatever they are) provide a
> great deal of expressive power when used appropriately. Just listen to
> any of the late great George Carlin's monologs.
>
> > I'm not by any means suggesting that anyone give my insights more
> > credence than those of an atheist. I just want to make my insights
> > available to those who are still assembling information to help them
> > make a decision on this. �
>
> Well, I have made a decision on this. The insights you offer are
> nonsensical, puerile, and clearly derived from years of religious
> indoctrination combined with some sort of bizarre pseudoscientific mumbo
> jumbo. As I said, hardly a glowing endorsement worthy of any fuckin'
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I don't think Gordon likes being called Skippy.
Maybe you could use his correct name next time.
Robert B. Winn