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Posted: 8/21/2014 4:28:45 PM EDT
Some assholes have nothing better to do than practice being assholes.
 http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2014/08/21/pizza-parlor-church-discount-gives-atheists-indigestion/ Steven Rose loves Jesus and pepperoni pizza. But when the Searcy, Arkansas restaurateur decided to mix church and cheese it gave a group of out-of-town atheists a bad case of indigestion. The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) is threatening to sue Steven after he offered a discount to customers who bring in a church bulletin. They said Bailey’s Pizza is violating the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Steven is still contemplating what to do next. He fears a legal battle would be costly – and he’s quick to point out -- he’s no Papa John’s. "The law requires places of public accommodation to offer their services to customers without regard to race, color, religion or national origin,” FFRF spokesperson Elizabeth Cavell told television station KTHV. Steven, who opened the pizza parlor in July, told me there’s nothing nefarious about the church bulletin discount. "It was a straight-up marketing tool to give a discount to people I love and care about – and have them come in and have lunch with me,” he said. "I thought it was a sweet idea. I didn’t say you had to go to church to get it. Go get a bulletin from your neighbor and come in and have a pizza.” The trouble started a few weeks ago when someone posted a Facebook photo of the sign promoting the discount. "It was from a guy whose Facebook name is Bong Hits for Jesus,” Steven told me. "It said, ‘good luck with the discrimination lawsuit.’” Steven said he didn’t consider the post to be a credible threat -- seeing how the Facebook user’s name is "Bong Hits for Jesus.” Two weeks later, he received the letter from the Wisconsin-based atheist group. They said that if he did not stop offering a church discount, they would "take appropriate steps.” "I’m just selling pizzas,” Steven told me. "I love my Lord and you see it expressed all over my building – but I’m just selling pizzas.” |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 4:31:05 PM EDT
[#1]
Meh
don't like his policies, don't buy his pies. I don't get the issue. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 4:31:06 PM EDT
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I wish the FFRF would punch themselves in the face repeatedly.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 4:31:11 PM EDT
[#3]
No matter what you do these days some retard somewhere will get offended.
 Private business and all; don't like it, don't eat there.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 4:33:39 PM EDT
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Oh FFS, I wish we'd leave private business out of our lawsuits. 1A doesn't mean a business can't promote religion, it means I just don't have to shop there if I'm butthurt.
Besides, a smart atheist like me would just pick up a church bulletin and get my gettins. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 4:34:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Oh FFS, I wish we'd leave private business out of our lawsuits. 1A doesn't mean a business can't promote religion, it means I just don't have to shop there if I'm butthurt. Besides, a smart atheist like me would just pick up a church bulletin and get my gettins. And the owner already stated that you don't have to actually attend church, just get one from your neighbor.  |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 4:37:36 PM EDT
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Dupe. See the LaRue thread.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 4:39:45 PM EDT
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How the fuck do those Wisconsin fuckwits even get standing?
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Posted: 8/21/2014 5:12:53 PM EDT
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Why not just reduce the price, and forget all the horseshit?
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Posted: 8/21/2014 5:16:00 PM EDT
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Why not just reduce the price, and forget all the horseshit? It's just giving a discount to show appreciation for something you agree with...like I get a discount on Oakley from usstandardissue.com. Don't shop there if you don't like it. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 5:27:56 PM EDT
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Why not just reduce the price, and forget all the horseshit? Because he owns it and it's his decision to make. People can go somewhere else if they don't like it. He shouldn't be sued out of business, which will probably happen if he doesn't give in. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 5:28:18 PM EDT
[#11]
Ah yes, the religion of atheism. Understanding just like Islam.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 5:31:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Ah yes, the religion of atheism. Understanding just like Islam. And if I were him I would offer a better deal to atheists, but at certain times. Times when I could have members of every Christian church in town on hand to speak to them of the love of Jesus 
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Posted: 8/21/2014 5:35:18 PM EDT
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This all started when the government started telling restaurant owners that they had to serve blacks---even though they were not engaged in interstate commerce.
What you see now is simply the normal evolution of the government's encroachment on people's rights because the (liberal) end always justifies the means. And it will get worse. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 5:44:14 PM EDT
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And if I were him I would offer a better deal to atheists, but at certain times. Times when I could have members of every Christian church in town on hand to speak to them of the love of Jesus Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Ah yes, the religion of atheism. Understanding just like Islam. And if I were him I would offer a better deal to atheists, but at certain times. Times when I could have members of every Christian church in town on hand to speak to them of the love of Jesus |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 5:46:29 PM EDT
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Ah yes, the religion of atheism. Understanding just like Islam. And if I were him I would offer a better deal to atheists, but at certain times. Times when I could have members of every Christian church in town on hand to speak to them of the love of Jesus Brilliant. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:12:09 PM EDT
[#16]
How is it that atheist are the biggest bunch of pussies aside from the liberals?
Grow a pair and get the fuck over your 24/7 365 butt hurt pussy ache. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:21:03 PM EDT
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How is it that atheist are the biggest bunch of pussies aside from the liberals? Grow a pair and get the fuck over your 24/7 365 butt hurt pussy ache. Really? Cause I'm pretty sure I just sent a message to the FFRF telling those douchaetrons that this atheist is sick of their bullshit. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:21:17 PM EDT
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Seems like it would be easier to grab a napkin, scribble on it and call it from the church of the flying spaghetti monster or whatever it is.
Get discount, no complaining and move on with life. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:24:30 PM EDT
[#19]
What about his Freedom from Atheists?
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:25:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This all started when the government started telling restaurant owners that they had to serve blacks---even though they were not engaged in interstate commerce. What you see now is simply the normal evolution of the government's encroachment on people's rights because the (liberal) end always justifies the means. And it will get worse. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:26:49 PM EDT
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Really? Cause I'm pretty sure I just sent a message to the FFRF telling those douchaetrons that this atheist is sick of their bullshit. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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How is it that atheist are the biggest bunch of pussies aside from the liberals? Grow a pair and get the fuck over your 24/7 365 butt hurt pussy ache. Really? Cause I'm pretty sure I just sent a message to the FFRF telling those douchaetrons that this atheist is sick of their bullshit. think i'll do the same. ETA sent message "your action against the small-town christian pizza guy in arkansas only serves to make non-theists seem like a bunch of petty, spiteful twits. get some class. " |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:29:57 PM EDT
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I'm sorry, this is a private dining club.
Membership dues are $.01 per meal, it will be automatically added to your bill. Show a church program for 10% off. Nothing wrong with that, right!? They are no longer a place of public accommodation, they are a members-only club. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:31:23 PM EDT
[#23]
They need to open their own place and charge Christians extra. Problem solved.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:31:28 PM EDT
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You think they'll ever start their own dating system? Since we date on BC and AD, it MUST offend them, no? At least it upsets my Liberal Art History professor (forced elective category -- only course that fit my schedule).
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:32:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: This all started when the government started telling restaurant owners that they had to serve blacks---even though they were not engaged in interstate commerce. What you see now is simply the normal evolution of the government's encroachment on people's rights because the (liberal) end always justifies the means. And it will get worse. doesnt matter who or what they are, a business owners right is to deny service to ANYONE they choose. if the community doesnt like it, they will not spend their money there. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:35:33 PM EDT
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So what, fuck those atheists.
I have the pizzeria shop owner put a discount coupon in the back of the church bulletins. 
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:36:05 PM EDT
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You think they'll ever start their own dating system? Since we date on BC and AD, it MUST offend them, no? At least it upsets my Liberal Art History professor (forced elective category -- only course that fit my schedule). http://www.atheistpassions.com/
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:39:53 PM EDT
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As a Christian and it makes me oh so very happy that atheists all around the world have to use a calendar based on the year Jesus was born.
BC AD 
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:42:59 PM EDT
[#29]
He is offering services and accommodating anyone that comes in. It's not really discrimination
If it were, he could just have the church put a coupon in the bulletin. That would get rid of the butt hurt. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:45:30 PM EDT
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I wish the FFRF would punch themselves in the face repeatedly. Me too, and I'm an atheist
FFRF really should learn the difference between offering a discount to certain groups e.g. LE discount, .Mil discount, OAP discount, and refusing to serve certain groups which is what the Civil Rights Act protects against. And I don't necessarily agree with that either. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:46:54 PM EDT
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think i'll do the same. ETA sent message "your action against the small-town christian pizza guy in arkansas only serves to make non-theists seem like a bunch of petty, spiteful twits. get some class. " Quote HistoryQuoted:
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How is it that atheist are the biggest bunch of pussies aside from the liberals? Grow a pair and get the fuck over your 24/7 365 butt hurt pussy ache. Really? Cause I'm pretty sure I just sent a message to the FFRF telling those douchaetrons that this atheist is sick of their bullshit. think i'll do the same. ETA sent message "your action against the small-town christian pizza guy in arkansas only serves to make non-theists seem like a bunch of petty, spiteful twits. get some class. " Mine was less classy.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:47:46 PM EDT
[#32]
Your business, "their" rules, apparently.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:54:45 PM EDT
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Meh don't like his policies, don't buy his pies. I don't get the issue. Of course you get the issue. Busy body atheist group who try to crush religion is no new concept. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 6:57:42 PM EDT
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Why not just reduce the price, and forget all the horseshit? Why not just let the owner do what he wants with his own business. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:00:05 PM EDT
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If you're an atheist, why the hell would you want that hate pizza anyway? No other pizza parlors in town?
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:21:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Of course you get the issue. Busy body atheist group who try to crush religion is no new concept. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Meh don't like his policies, don't buy his pies. I don't get the issue. Of course you get the issue. Busy body atheist group who try to crush religion is no new concept. Talk about the pot calling the kettle black... Religious groups have tried to crush "non-believers" for centuries - and when I say "crush," I mean, "murdered." I just think it's comical when Christians get upset about Atheists raising a fuss about something like this - what the fuck were Christians doing for the last 2,000 years to non-Christians? The last time I checked, the Spanish Inquisition wasn't established to be fair and accepting of other viewpoints. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:22:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Meh don't like his policies, don't buy his pies. I don't get the issue. The FFRF literally has nothing better to do. What a bunch of fuck sticks. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:26:55 PM EDT
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Can;t anyone just got to a church and ask for a copy of their bulletin??
Fucking anti-theist douchebags. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:27:17 PM EDT
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Talk about the pot calling the kettle black... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Meh don't like his policies, don't buy his pies. I don't get the issue. Of course you get the issue. Busy body atheist group who try to crush religion is no new concept. Talk about the pot calling the kettle black... Religious groups have tried to crush "non-believers" for centuries - and when I say "crush," I mean, "murdered." I just think it's comical when Christians get upset about Atheists raising a fuss about something like this - what the fuck were Christians doing for the last 2,000 years to non-Christians? The last time I checked, the Spanish Inquisition wasn't established to promote friendly relations among Christians and non Christians.
Exacting revenge against Christians for the Crusades of a thousand years ago, by intimidating and threatening small-town pizza joints that are owned by Christians? No shit? |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:27:46 PM EDT
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Talk about the pot calling the kettle black... Religious groups have tried to crush "non-believers" for centuries - and when I say "crush," I mean, "murdered." I just think it's comical when Christians get upset about Atheists raising a fuss about something like this - what the fuck were Christians doing for the last 2,000 years to non-Christians? The last time I checked, the Spanish Inquisition wasn't established to be fair and accepting of other viewpoints. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Meh don't like his policies, don't buy his pies. I don't get the issue. Of course you get the issue. Busy body atheist group who try to crush religion is no new concept. Talk about the pot calling the kettle black... Religious groups have tried to crush "non-believers" for centuries - and when I say "crush," I mean, "murdered." I just think it's comical when Christians get upset about Atheists raising a fuss about something like this - what the fuck were Christians doing for the last 2,000 years to non-Christians? The last time I checked, the Spanish Inquisition wasn't established to be fair and accepting of other viewpoints. What, you want reparations or something? |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:28:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryReligious groups have tried to crush "non-believers" for centuries - and when I say "crush," I mean, "murdered." Are you trying to equate a guy selling pizzas with a flier for a discount, to the crusades? I doubt he cares who brings the flier in. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:29:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What, you want reparations or something? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Meh don't like his policies, don't buy his pies. I don't get the issue. Of course you get the issue. Busy body atheist group who try to crush religion is no new concept. Talk about the pot calling the kettle black... Religious groups have tried to crush "non-believers" for centuries - and when I say "crush," I mean, "murdered." I just think it's comical when Christians get upset about Atheists raising a fuss about something like this - what the fuck were Christians doing for the last 2,000 years to non-Christians? The last time I checked, the Spanish Inquisition wasn't established to be fair and accepting of other viewpoints. What, you want reparations or something? It's called hypocrisy - that's the only point I was trying to make.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:29:26 PM EDT
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Oh FFS, I wish we'd leave private business out of our lawsuits. 1A doesn't mean a business can't promote religion, it means I just don't have to shop there if I'm butthurt. Besides, a smart atheist like me would just pick up a church bulletin and get my gettins. Well they all ready have you in church to pick the bulletin. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:30:55 PM EDT
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Why not just let the owner do what he wants with his own business. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Why not just reduce the price, and forget all the horseshit? Why not just let the owner do what he wants with his own business. Unpossible. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:31:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm neither pot nor kettle. Did you think I was Christian? So like Al-Qaida exacting revenge against Christians for the Crusades of a thousand years ago, these atheist groups are doing the same, except by intimidating and threatening small-town pizza joints that are owned by Christians? No shit? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Meh don't like his policies, don't buy his pies. I don't get the issue. Of course you get the issue. Busy body atheist group who try to crush religion is no new concept. Talk about the pot calling the kettle black... Religious groups have tried to crush "non-believers" for centuries - and when I say "crush," I mean, "murdered." I just think it's comical when Christians get upset about Atheists raising a fuss about something like this - what the fuck were Christians doing for the last 2,000 years to non-Christians? The last time I checked, the Spanish Inquisition wasn't established to promote friendly relations among Christians and non Christians. So like Al-Qaida exacting revenge against Christians for the Crusades of a thousand years ago, these atheist groups are doing the same, except by intimidating and threatening small-town pizza joints that are owned by Christians? No shit? I didn't say it was right - just playing Devil's advocate. It's hypocrisy - that's all I was going for.
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:32:14 PM EDT
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It's called hypocrisy - that's the only point I was trying to make. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What, you want reparations or something? It's called hypocrisy - that's the only point I was trying to make. So if Christian complains about someone doing bad things to them, they are hypocrites, because of the Spanish Inquisition? Obama IRS audits them? If they complain they are hypocrites, because of the Spanish Inquisition? Nation of Islam burns down a church? If they complain they are hypocrites, because of the Spanish Inquisition.. Christian kids are beaten by a gang of atheists. If they complain they are hypocrites, because of the Spanish Inquisition. You're a genius! |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:40:36 PM EDT
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So if Christian complains about someone doing bad things to them, they are hypocrites, because of the Spanish Inquisition? Obama IRS audits them? If they complain they are hypocrites, because of the Spanish Inquisition? Nation of Islam burns down a church? If they complain they are hypocrites, because of the Spanish Inquisition.. Christian kids are beaten by a gang of atheists. If they complain they are hypocrites, because of the Spanish Inquisition. You're a genius! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What, you want reparations or something? It's called hypocrisy - that's the only point I was trying to make. So if Christian complains about someone doing bad things to them, they are hypocrites, because of the Spanish Inquisition? Obama IRS audits them? If they complain they are hypocrites, because of the Spanish Inquisition? Nation of Islam burns down a church? If they complain they are hypocrites, because of the Spanish Inquisition.. Christian kids are beaten by a gang of atheists. If they complain they are hypocrites, because of the Spanish Inquisition. You're a genius! Lay off. He's clearly a victim of Christian Privledge. Therefore Christians are always wrong because of some mis perceived slight that happened to someone else centuries before he was born. For all you know the pizzeria owners may have an iron maiden sitting in back. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:40:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: So if Christian complains about someone doing bad things to them, they are hypocrites, because of the Spanish Inquisition? Obama IRS audits them? If they complain they are hypocrites, because of the Spanish Inquisition? Nation of Islam burns down a church? If they complain they are hypocrites, because of the Spanish Inquisition.. Christian kids are beaten by a gang of atheists. If they complain they are hypocrites, because of the Spanish Inquisition. You're a genius! Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: What, you want reparations or something? It's called hypocrisy - that's the only point I was trying to make. So if Christian complains about someone doing bad things to them, they are hypocrites, because of the Spanish Inquisition? Obama IRS audits them? If they complain they are hypocrites, because of the Spanish Inquisition? Nation of Islam burns down a church? If they complain they are hypocrites, because of the Spanish Inquisition.. Christian kids are beaten by a gang of atheists. If they complain they are hypocrites, because of the Spanish Inquisition. You're a genius!  |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:48:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Lay off. He's clearly a victim of Christian Privledge. Therefore Christians are always wrong because of some mis perceived slight that happened to someone else centuries before he was born. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: What, you want reparations or something? It's called hypocrisy - that's the only point I was trying to make. So if Christian complains about someone doing bad things to them, they are hypocrites, because of the Spanish Inquisition? Obama IRS audits them? If they complain they are hypocrites, because of the Spanish Inquisition? Nation of Islam burns down a church? If they complain they are hypocrites, because of the Spanish Inquisition.. Christian kids are beaten by a gang of atheists. If they complain they are hypocrites, because of the Spanish Inquisition. You're a genius! Lay off. He's clearly a victim of Christian Privledge. Therefore Christians are always wrong because of some mis perceived slight that happened to someone else centuries before he was born. I don't understand why this is such a difficult concept to grasp - militant atheists exist because of militant/outspoken religious organizations. It's not like non-believers woke up one day and decided to go on a Christian hating offensive completely out of nowhere... EDIT: And for the record, I don't hate Christians - nor do I think it's right that Atheist groups attack Christians - I'm just trying to make the point that Christians do exactly the same thing to Atheists - it's ridiculous to assume that only Atheists are guilty of this kind of butt-hurt crap - Christians are just as guilty of doing exactly the same thing. |
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Posted: 8/21/2014 7:49:05 PM EDT
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He should offer the same discount for people with a CCW permit so everyone can participate  Oh wait. Fundamental Atheist's tend to be libtards and libtards think guns are icky. That would give them more butt hurt. |
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