The Reason I Speak Out Against Religion

This idiot epitomizes the christian fundamentalist thinking prevalent in America today. She and her ilk are systematically driving this this country into ruin by forcing their iron age bible thumping "morals" on the rest of us. (1:40)

Her hypocrisy, hatred and bigotry are apparently common among "true" christians, and she is why I do what I do, why I speak up, why I am intolerant to her cultivated ignorance and arrogant stupidity. This is why we need to come together and find common ground, to find a way to stand up and speak out against blatant bigotry, ignorance, the muddied mess of church and state, and our basic Constitutional rights.

20 comments:

  1. You go, Neece!
    Seriously- a theme today on some of the atheist blogs I read is how these purveyors of love and faith turn cruel and inhospitable when challenged over their coveted beliefs.

    This woman is a prime example.

    Yuck.

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  2. Anyone else notice how her head seems slightly pointed? I think it is placing pressure on her brain and preventing her from thinking properly.

    Seriously, what does "Faith in the Lord" actually mean? How does a person who has the right "faith in the Lord" actually act? Obviously you can't have the wrong religion, but you certainly cannot have the wrong brand of faith either.

    This woman needs to see a doctor.

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  3. Hey Steve! Yes, I agree, this woman exemplifies that hypocrisy. But I don't think religion has ever been hospitable and loving.

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  4. Yeah, I "love" how you have to follow "her" brand of christianity too? I mean, being a christian is not enough. You have to pick the right church, etc.
    The only difference between this and the psychotic way that islam is followed between the sunni's and the shiites is that the christians don't blow themselves up in hospitals that aren't religious enough, in the name of jesus. Yet.

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  5. The thing that got to me was when she said she had a problem with his last name? Oh come on....that was an under-handed racist statement if I ever heard one. You know what sucks? She has the same first name as ME!!! :( Now I'm going to have to change it.

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  6. Wow. That's just classic religion-induced bigotry and ignorance right there. It both saddens and frightens me when I see that sort of thing.

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  7. I think I might disagree there a little.
    Religion can be hospitable and loving, provided you are part of the us, and not part of the them.

    The thing is, challenging their worldview can change everything.

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  8. Hi Tracey, yeah, I really don't think it was very underhanded. It seemed pretty blatant that she is incredibly racist and amazingly ignorant. She did know her talking points though, which begs the question, where did she get all those lies spoon-fed to her?

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  9. Hi Dan, yes, I totally agree. It's both sad and frightening.
    On a happier note, I love your avatar. I used to have 4 awesome ferrets, one looked just like your picture. They are the happiest, most delightful creatures. I miss them all dearly.

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  10. I see your point, Steve. I still say that the part of religion that is loving would still be loving even without the god worship. There are good people out there, doing good things, no god necessary.
    But I do see what you're saying, and agree that you need to be part of the us, not the them, unless you're willing to be converted, I guess.
    Do you think challenging the worldview of someone so dogmatic would ever make a difference? I would think they would simply say (and I've been told this many times by ignorant religious people) "don't confuse me with the facts". A statement that fills me with frustration and horror.

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  11. Oh Andrew, I meant to also agree with you that she does have a pointy head. I think it's squeezing the reason, common sense and decency right out through her ears.

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  12. Ferrets ARE wonderful, aren't they? I had 2 delightful siblings, but my wife disliked them to the point where I had to take them back to the breeder. Happily, they've both since found happy homes, but I miss them every day.

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  13. Yeah, I guess I understand. Ferrets aren't for everyone. That's why I would love to be a ferret shelter, but it's not possible at this time.
    I went to your blog, by the way and loved your article on Vague God, but I couldn't comment because it kept saying I was getting the security code wrong. And it kept deleting my comment too. Just thought you might like to know.

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  14. Doh! I'll fix that up ASAP. Thanks for letting me know.

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  15. no problem, Dan. I will try to get over there and comment again. It's a pity because my first comment was terribly witty and brilliant. LOL :P

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  16. Oh, I totally agree- Religion doesn't make you a loving person- that's what you take to the table with you, and god has nothing to do with it (Just like god isn't necessary to explain the universe- it functions as you'd expect it to without the benefit of a supreme being...).

    I don't think challenging the worldview of someone so dogmatic would make a difference. I actually don't think that I think that challenging anyones worldview makes a difference- most of the atheists I know came to their atheism after thinking long and hard on their own.

    I think the irony is that the choice to become a believer usually appears to be a snap decision based on filling a spiritual hole while becoming an atheist usually appears to be a long, drawn out, emotionally turbulent yet reason driven process.

    I could totally be wrong, though.

    Heck, I have been before so it wouldn't be the first time!

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  17. Exactly. The only thing I 'd add is that I think a lot of people don't ever even make a decision to become religious. I think it's just that they're indoctrinated from birth to believe in a particular god and follow a particular religion. I think if they wander away and then come back though, you're right, it's a snap decision. In my opinion, they return to the church because they are in trouble of some sort and they have that spiritual hole to fill, like you said.

    But, yeah, I think you're totally right. No one can be talked out of their worldview. Not unless they already doubt it anyway. It's a very personal process to change how you see the world, and you're right, you basically have to put a lot of thought into it and do the work in your own head.

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  18. Yeah it's really sad that some Christians are so hypocritical when it comes to things like politics and religion. I think that Christians get so wrapped up in religion they forget about Christianity in general. And it is really sad when Christians judge people like that, especially because of there name and background. Especially peoples parents background. I mean my dad use to drink a lot, and I have never drank once. People shouldn't be so quick to judge others by what there parents believed, or just judge people in general.

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  19. Very scary! I got some of the same crap from family members last year trying to scare me out of voting for Obama.

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  20. Yeah, I got a lot of BS about Obama too. Cultivated Ignorance is truly one of the Seven Deadly Sins.

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