en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/1606054 Comments by aerie http://www.atheistrev.com/2011/12/why-i-focus-on-christianity.html#IDComment246397278 " I might encounter a Muslim once a year; I encounter Christian proselytizing and condemnation at least a couple times a week." For those of us living in the south, change that to 'a couple of times a day or more'! Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:10:23 +0000 http://www.atheistrev.com/2011/12/why-i-focus-on-christianity.html#IDComment246397278 http://www.atheistrev.com/2011/11/ive-noticed-that-there-are-parallel-set.html#IDComment225885264 "...to feel gratitude and have nobody to thank." I just can't wrap my brain around this type of thinking/world view. Nonsense about my "awful" & "empty" life & lack of morals (feigned as pity or concern - "they'll pray for us") is exactly as you said: willful ignorance. Maintaining such a level of cognitive dissonance is exhausting, mind-bending work. Just like so many de-converts, I did it for decades. I was one of them; I'm fluent in Christianese & I'm not fooled for a second. They don't truly *believe* that bullshit, but they desperately wish/hope it's true. As it happens, I broke my leg last friday. After ortho doc put a cast on my leg & wrote me a sweet script for Vicodin - I was deeply grateful to him! I gave hearty thanks to him & his staff. Agreed: Thanksgiving is a farce- pilgrims, indians, and maize my ass. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:00:39 +0000 http://www.atheistrev.com/2011/11/ive-noticed-that-there-are-parallel-set.html#IDComment225885264 http://www.secularnewsdaily.com/2011/08/31/concocted-controversy-religious-right-complaints-about-911-commemoration-ring-hollow/#IDComment188770446 It's high time someone told them 'No'. Let's just hope it sticks. From the article: "Klukowski opined that Bloomberg’s actions are some sort of affront to religion and an example of radical secularists attempting to purge religion from public life." Persecution...so predictably hilarious. Thu, 1 Sep 2011 18:09:35 +0000 http://www.secularnewsdaily.com/2011/08/31/concocted-controversy-religious-right-complaints-about-911-commemoration-ring-hollow/#IDComment188770446 http://www.atheistrev.com/2011/07/fox-news-facebook-page-full-of-death.html#IDComment178611957 Excellent idea. One comment and screen name per billboard so that it's large and easy to read. Much like the most recent atheist boards w/ quotes & pics from ''hometown" atheists. Of course, the ones on a death threat billboard aren't "true Christians"..... That's how they're able to sleep at night. Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:17:32 +0000 http://www.atheistrev.com/2011/07/fox-news-facebook-page-full-of-death.html#IDComment178611957 http://www.atheistrev.com/2011/07/atheists-do-not-choose-to-be-atheists.html#IDComment177542842 I always say, "you can't un-ring a bell". Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:52:49 +0000 http://www.atheistrev.com/2011/07/atheists-do-not-choose-to-be-atheists.html#IDComment177542842 http://www.atheistrev.com/2011/06/why-do-they-hate-atheists.html#IDComment162995149 A variation of #1 or an addition to it that I hear a lot: "Secretly, atheists really do believe in god, they just want to be free to continue in their 'all sin, all the time, if it feels good do it' lifestyle w/o guilt or fear. They don't want to have to answer to god, accept his punishment and live under his will so they reject or deny him. That makes them capable of anything and dangerous to christians, family values, our faith and our young, less indoctrinated children." This one particulary chaps my hide. Wed, 15 Jun 2011 22:56:41 +0000 http://www.atheistrev.com/2011/06/why-do-they-hate-atheists.html#IDComment162995149 http://www.arkinspace.com/2011/04/manul-cat-that-time-forgot.html#IDComment160761742 I think she means the cat's 'canine' teeth. The 'fangs' are called canine teeth. Wed, 8 Jun 2011 21:51:58 +0000 http://www.arkinspace.com/2011/04/manul-cat-that-time-forgot.html#IDComment160761742 http://www.redstateprogressive.com/2011/04/meet-republican-voters-of-south.html#IDComment146092834 Gawd help us. They're not a stereotype if they really exist. Tue, 26 Apr 2011 05:31:50 +0000 http://www.redstateprogressive.com/2011/04/meet-republican-voters-of-south.html#IDComment146092834 http://www.secularnewsdaily.com/2011/03/15/barton-and-forbes-on-the-imporance-of-stopping-parent-1-before-it-can-contaminate-the-holy/#IDComment135302885 OMFG. It pains to read of their lies, filth and destruction. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:23:07 +0000 http://www.secularnewsdaily.com/2011/03/15/barton-and-forbes-on-the-imporance-of-stopping-parent-1-before-it-can-contaminate-the-holy/#IDComment135302885 http://www.secularnewsdaily.com/2011/03/15/after-ffrf-complaint-secular-counselors-also-park-free-3/#IDComment135042119 Great job on catching this one! One of the countless and undeserved perks enjoyed by the religious. Baby steps people, baby steps. Every one of them counts. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:22:19 +0000 http://www.secularnewsdaily.com/2011/03/15/after-ffrf-complaint-secular-counselors-also-park-free-3/#IDComment135042119 http://www.secularnewsdaily.com/2010/09/01/pat-robertson-fueling-the-mosque-arson/#IDComment96679257 Murfreesboro, TN is not 'the buckle of the bible belt' as they would like you to believe. It's more like one of the many holes in the bible belt. Perfect example of "lyin' for jesus". Morality & family values my a**. Fri, 3 Sep 2010 01:09:59 +0000 http://www.secularnewsdaily.com/2010/09/01/pat-robertson-fueling-the-mosque-arson/#IDComment96679257 http://mojoey.blogspot.com/2010/09/registered-sex-offender-now-pastor.html#IDComment96675690 Or should I have said, give me a 'R'amen'. Fri, 3 Sep 2010 00:36:32 +0000 http://mojoey.blogspot.com/2010/09/registered-sex-offender-now-pastor.html#IDComment96675690 http://mojoey.blogspot.com/2010/09/registered-sex-offender-now-pastor.html#IDComment96634332 Honey, don't you know that jaysus chrahst is bigger than any false statutory rape charges? When jaysus is for us, who can be against us? Preacher Blackmon has been washed clean in tha blood! The devil fears such powerful messages of redemption & is working hard to tempt the good pastor back into sin in order to destroy god's perfect plan for him & his ministry! Cue my eyes rolling. The fact that I can 'speak their language' or 'understand' this nonsense & ignorant mindset is frightening at times. I know so well the lies they tell themselves. My indoctrination was a good 'un! Former born-agains & believers, can I get an 'amen & an amen'? Thu, 2 Sep 2010 18:52:58 +0000 http://mojoey.blogspot.com/2010/09/registered-sex-offender-now-pastor.html#IDComment96634332 http://mojoey.blogspot.com/2010/09/enemy-never-sleeps.html#IDComment96628555 He's a pathetic, no-talent oldster who has outlived his usefulness. Isn't he like 80 something already? Too fake & superficial to grow old gracefully, I guess Chuckles figures we're dumb enough to fall for the Grecian Formula. He's praying we'll buy a Total Gym so we can look that good when we are as ancient & as ridiculously self- important as he is. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 18:08:09 +0000 http://mojoey.blogspot.com/2010/09/enemy-never-sleeps.html#IDComment96628555 http://www.secularnewsdaily.com/2010/08/14/aftahs-anti-gay-truth-academy-the-spies-report/#IDComment93648290 This so-called "truth academy" is anything BUT the truth. Simply put, it's more lyin' for jesus. I'm glad the 'spies' had the willpower and fortitude to sit through such a filthy display. I don't think I could have been as patient or as quiet. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:08:54 +0000 http://www.secularnewsdaily.com/2010/08/14/aftahs-anti-gay-truth-academy-the-spies-report/#IDComment93648290