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Ancient Calendar predicted I'd write this journalThe worst thing is, it's a day later when I thought of a really funny line about the end of the world, and nobody even cares anymore....and not because the end of the world has come, but because they're bored of end of the world jokes.
It's like....the end of the world for end of the world jokes.
Probably a sign of something....nah.
In other news, a leading clairvoyant says she knows why there was no Mayan Apocalypse.
She says a great Maya Chief sent her messages from beyond the grave
"Our translation of the calendar was slightly off according to this powerful Maya spirit" the seer said.
"It seems that the end of the world was only going to occur if a large country were to be suddenly ruled by a person with a name that rhymes with 'shit'".
The clairvoyant said she had no idea what that could mean.
Finally, the fate of Twinkies was secured, and Toronto Mayor Rob Ford narrowly escapes losing his job....
Coincidence, or another indication we are in end of days?
Discuss.
:tAncient Calendar predicted I'd write this journal by *KeswickPinhead
Debating a Homophobic CreationistDebating a Creationist on the Subject of Homophobia

The following debate ensued when I issued a response to a poem entitled "United States of Sodom" by the user Extremerebirth1. I encourage any and all readers to look up the poem for themselves, as it provides context. In short: United States of Sodom expressed a mildly homophobic sentiment. At my behest, Extremerebirth1 has elaborated on his during his contribution to the debate. Readers may take offense, but I believe it's worth pointing out in advance the patience and civility he has shown in responding to my oft lengthy and confrontational replies.

The opening remarks are included in foDebating a Homophobic Creationist by *IsolatedSystem
The Problem With FaithThe Problem With Faith

By: Canis44

THE PROBLEM WITH FAITH

Religious faith, one can think of it as believing without objective evidence.  However, as Michael Shermer(2010) points out in his book The Believing Brain, for most theists they are not believing on blind faith they 'know' that there God is real(pp.178).  Therefore, going from what many theists and 'believers' say when it comes to their belief, they say that their belief (faith) resides as a tacit (know how) form of knowing.  When confronted by such a theistic claim, Hume would perhaps say, yes we can accept that such theists at least think that they know, but are they possibly undThe Problem With Faith by *Canis44
Why Religion Does What it DoesThroughout human history, unimaginably evil occurrences have been brought upon the world. In my rather broad study of religion and its impact on our society, outlined in "The Damage of Faith", I touched briefly upon the mountainous horrors and atrocities which religions all across the globes regularly commit. From suicide bombings, to faith healing, all manner of nauseating events are regularly committed throughout our lives. In this short post, I aim to perhaps look at why religions can be the cause for such revolting activities, and how their followers readily accept them. For the purpose of this, I will use Christianity as the main exampleWhy Religion Does What it Does by ~Markuskus555
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To accept that we are cosmically minuscule, to accept the nature of the universe (without the constraints of short-sighted religion), should empower us to live, should empower us to seek understanding. The reality that we occupy is incomprehensibly vast and wonderful; we can move on from the opinions of 6,000 year old story tellers.

There is no afterlife, this is all you get. There is no all powerful father figure that loves you and everyone. You and every other living thing on this planet are equally special. The universe does not care what your whole life amounts to.

In a scientific point of view, you owe it to everyone of the zillions of possible DNA combinations that will never become humans to enjoy your time in the sun. Go forth and explore and understand the world. The infinite complexity of the universe, that we are lucky enough to occur in, deserves to be discovered through the lens of reason and critical thinking.

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The mission of this group is to support scientific education, critical thinking and evidence-based understanding of the natural world in the quest to overcome religious fundamentalism, superstition, intolerance and human suffering.
Assume nothing. Question everything. Challenge the opposition. And start thinking. It's ok to be an atheist, and we want the world to know.
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Atheism is simply the absence of belief that any deities exist. Atheism is contrasted with theism, which in its most general form is the belief that at least one deity exists.

The term atheism originated from the Greek ἄθεος (atheos), meaning "without god", which was applied with a negative connotation to those thought to reject the gods worshipped by the larger society. With the spread of freethought, skeptical inquiry, and subsequent increase in criticism of religion, application of the term narrowed in scope. The first individuals to identify themselves as "atheist" appeared in the 18th century.

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~tazaethestormwolf May 10, 2013
hey guys



guess what...




i'm a...

i'm a catholic




boo
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~masterbdsm 6 hours ago
Oh, hey there! I'm pleased to meet you. Just finished rewatching some South Park episodes. I think "Red Hot Catholic Love" is so good, it could even make some catholics laugh out loud. I actually have this episode on "The Passion Of The Jew" DVD which comes with that episode, this one and "Christian Rock Hard". Are you guys allowed to watch South Park?
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~Ziggyman Apr 13, 2013  Professional General Artist
Thanks for the feature!
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*DoomDuck129 Mar 30, 2013  Hobbyist
An athiest group :iconiloveyoutooplz:
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Mood: Love ~MizuMegamiSama Mar 23, 2013
I love you people.
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~DeterFArt Mar 7, 2013
thanx4featuring !
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~NightStarSpirit Feb 28, 2013  Hobbyist Digital Artist
:iconiloveyouplz: Oh sweet TaneTane mushrooms.

An Atheist group.



A while back I told my mother and friends I don't believe in God, now they're trying to make me believe again. I believe in science than religion, a person coming out of nowhere to make the world doesn't seem to make sense.
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~Same-side Jan 10, 2013   Writer
If a town beat up an atheist because of his atheism, would that be considered persecution of a religious minority?
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~masterbdsm Jan 13, 2013
If a town decides to beat up a "blasphemous baby-eater" because of his lack of belief in the invisible man in the sky, that would be discrimination against atheists (sometimes called atheophobia).

Atheism is not a minority religion nor is it a "religious minority". Atheism, broadly defined, is the absence of belief in the existence of any gods.

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I think you should also look up nontheism, which covers a range of both religious and nonreligious attitudes characterized by the absence or rejection of theism or any belief in a personal god or gods.
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