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Originally posted by daves just a religion of non-religion at that rate.

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Originally posted by dEsidEL many of the anti-religion supporters here may enjoy this one: source: http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_31470.aspx

hahah hilarious!! I am gonna post this in the NYTA forums and see what they think!

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I love this concept !!! Us athiests have to see, read and hear god supporting material on a regular basis. I love seeing this for a change !

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Originally posted by Skipper I identify with the message that the ads convey. I can't say I was raised to believe there is no God - we just weren't a religious family. There was no church or prayers or any mention of a higher being. Even as an adult, I find religion confusing and it doesn't resonate with me at all. I don't feel compelled to change my behavior for fear of some after life consequences, and it's good to know that there are others who feel the same way. Sometimes it seems like everyone else is part of some kind of faith but you.

wow, everytime I read your posts, its as if you are speaking for me, regardless of topic. we have very similar "views" on things......

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Originally posted by Intangible No. I would have a problem with that. Its such a scolding tone. It feels like the ad is forcing ideas onto readers.

what? how is it scodling? and how is it forcing anything? I have a feeling you misread it

the world "probably" itself is inviting for people to think about it and question it

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Originally posted by daves If you are a believer (not even necessarily religious), this ad is an insult because it's like saying you are probably full of shit if you believe. There's nothing thought-provoking about a two-liner advertisement. What kinds of stimulating conversations can come out of the statement that there is probably no God? Does it try to provide any explanation? Does it offer anything at all really? This ad *is* pushing thoughts onto readers... it's not saying "do you disagree that there is a God? Let's talk further!". It would be like a religious ad telling non-believers "you are probably going to hell."

not everything has to be hugely thought-provoking. Its an advertisement, not a novel! And besides, if there is no conversation that stems from these ads then, where the hell did these last 11 pages come from?

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I guess the problem I have with organized religions and the various theories they encompass is that they are largely subjective, but most people don't get the opportunity to consider them subjectively because they are ingrained by parents from the moment they are born. It is possible to raise your child with socially acceptable values and morals without raising them as a slave to ideals which may or may not be true.

Sure, educate your daughter on sexual education and the pros/cons of waiting until marriage, but don't tell her that one of the cons is that she's going to spend eternity in hell if she doesn't wait.

I have no problem with people's beliefs as long as they don't impose them on me...and I am thankful my parents never did that. They trusted me to grow up decently and didn't threaten me into doing so with the possibility of eternal damnation if I didn't.

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Originally posted by daves What kinds of stimulating conversations can come out of the statement that there is probably no God? Does it try to provide any explanation? Does it offer anything at all really?

Apparently enough to provoke a 12+ page thread on Trance Addict.

if someone is raised in a faith, they can choose what their belief is as an adult. parents will be upset but will live with it.

on the other hand, if someone is raised with no beliefs, then its hard to say "hey listen..there's a supreme being called God...we practice this faith...you should try it"

most of you that are bitching about religious people, as many of you have mentioned, were never told about the possibility of the existence of God and would never dream about joining a faith anytime in your life...just think about it...


this is the reason you bitch at those who have faith

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Originally posted by El K Dee if someone is raised in a faith, they can choose what their belief is as an adult. parents will be upset but will live with it. on the other hand, if someone is raised with no beliefs, then its hard to say "hey listen..there's a supreme being called God...we practice this faith...you should try it" most of you that are bitching about religious people, as many of you have mentioned, were never told about the possibility of the existence of God and would never dream about joining a faith anytime in your life...just think about it... this is the reason you bitch at those who have faith

I was raised Catholic, and slowly turned Agnostic during high school, even though I went to catholic high school...I just kept it to myself. On the other hand, a friend of mine who wasnt raised with God in her family at age 17 just decided to become this God loving person and that was the last of our friendship.


To be honest, I dont mind the big guy up there, I just hate all his fanclubs.

On the TTC right now, and behold a religious ad.

The Christmas story brought to you by the willowdale Pentecostal church.
"...the zeal of the lord will accomplish this" in reference to peace on earth.

Didn't take long to come across that now did it?

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Originally posted by Rodrico To be honest, I dont mind the big guy up there, I just hate all his fanclubs.

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