Why is America so prudish? (might contain NSFW stuff?!)

[Teppler]

Originally Posted by Llanos [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I went to Jerusalem on my last business trip. Saw the blood of "Christ". Touched the stone they prepared his body on allegedly. Even went into the place they allegedly entombed him. Felt nothing. No magic. No power. No divine anything. Our tour guide was a very religious man. He could tell I don't believe in fairy tales. Near the end he came to me and told me that it could very well be bullshit. All of it. The stories of Jesus weren't even written down until decades after he died. He said it doesn't matter if it's real or not as long as people believe. I've come to realize that religion is just placebo. It's not real, but as long.ad people keep fooling themselves they actually do get some benefit. Just have to wake people up.

Calling BS. What religion was the man that was touring you? Doesn't sound Christian.

[Wonkie]

Originally Posted by Teppler [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Calling BS. What religion was the man that was touring you? Doesn't sound Christian.

Christian Agnosticism is like that scene in Peter Pan where they clap Tinkerbell back to life. It's ok.

[Teppler]

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[Llanos]

Originally Posted by Videri [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Religion is not necessary for morality. I’m not sure how to prove that, but that’s my opinion, at least.

[Llanos]

Originally Posted by Teppler [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Calling BS. What religion was the man that was touring you? Doesn't sound Christian.

I was in Jerusalem. He was Jewish. Try to keep up

[Teppler]

Originally Posted by Llanos [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I was in Jerusalem. He was Jewish. Try to keep up

Jewish man tries to convince you Jesus wasn't real. Color me shocked.

[Teppler]

Llanos, that's such a hokey picture of an atheist. Its said anytime an atheist does something good it's about them having some inner higher morality than anyone else. Give me a break. This is what I mean when I say atheists tend to be up their own asses. What if the atheist had a big reward on the other side of his or her gesture? Bad consequences if they did something wrong? What happens when push comes to shove and two atheists both think they are doing the right thing?

Honestly the most caring and charitable people I've ever met were christian priests. The services, charity, visiting sick people, deathbeds.... all for free. What atheist groups are doing this?

[Horza]

I've noticed that many Christian priests are often particularly charitable towards young boys.

[Teppler]

Originally Posted by Horza [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I've noticed that many Christian priests are often particularly charitable towards young boys.

Right up your alley then Horza. You never had an answer for your support and enabling of pedophiles.

[Llanos]

Originally Posted by Teppler [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Jewish man tries to convince you Jesus wasn't real. Color me shocked.

He said all religion. His included. It's all placebo.

I understand brain washing is very hard to overcome. There was some research done on how to clear out brainwashing. There's two methods that seem to work. One is just a lot of personal work. Research and a willingness to listen. The other is something traumatic has to happen that contradicts your brainwashing. Something so awful it breaks you from the spell. So this is all worthless ultimately. Unless you want to give up your fairy tales or something traumatic happens you won't ever learn.