Daily Atheist Quote

I like the diversity this forum provides. I may not always agree with what is here, but it is nice to learn about others and what they think and how they live. True, this is a forum about RNY, but the daily choices we all make, with every aspect of life affects our health. I find it a benefit to hear how people deal with problems and victories with every part of their lives, even religious ones.

Thank you MM!  All the god talk around this forum is quite annoying, I had to finally block that Kenny guy because I don't want to hear scripture on a surgical forum.  I would go to church for that if I were so inclined.  Anyways, that is a very good quote.  Here's one from me:

I have examined all the known superstitions of the world, and I do not find in our particular superstition of Christianity one redeeming feature. They are all alike founded on fables and mythology.
-Thomas Jefferson

Also, Larry needs to research more about history.

I was also told to block him.  I shouldn't have to -- he's posting off-topic posts in a weight loss surgery forum.  

If you can't sell me a protein bar here - don't sell me your Jesus.

Give him your views on gays and gay marriage and voila!  he'll block you LOL!!!!

 Well, then, I may have been pre emptively blocked.  

I knew there was a reason I didn't like TJ.

Well that and the whole keeping a black woman on the side while continuing the institution of slavery thing...that annoys me too. 

I'm sorry but when you say "God talk" does that mean you get upset when someone posts they are having a difficulty or problem  or perhaps a death in the their family and some of us respond that we will pray for them? I'm asking because other than the daily Bible post--I don't think I've read any posts with God talk--I'm just asking for clarification. Belive me I'm the person who doesn't like to offend anyone for any reason--but I had to ask.

 When you tell someone who is not Christian that you will "pray for them," it feels ... wrong.  Even if you mean well, it never feels right.  Does that make sense?  

Especially when it's used as a put down in an argument - that REALLY chaps my ass!!! I'll accept prayers without comment if they are well intentioned, but if they are used to convey some sort of moral superiority, the gloves are off!!!!

Yes--but many times we don't know if the person is a Christan or not--and I believe most offered prayers are given sincerely and certainly not meant as a "put down". My opinion only. Ok, I'm not saying anymore on the subject. I try to live by the Desiderata mostly.