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bigendian (956 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 01:40 PM Original message |
You know why I love atheists? |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 01:44 PM Response to Original message |
1. This atheist has given and gotten them |
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lizerdbits (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 01:44 PM Response to Original message |
2. My family still does presents |
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mike_c (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 01:46 PM Response to Original message |
3. lol-- I'm an atheist and I don't do xmas-- I try to avoid the whole mess.... |
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ellenfl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 01:53 PM Response to Reply #3 |
8. me, too. i keep telling my family that i don't need any more stuff. eom |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 01:47 PM Response to Original message |
4. Sorry, what does Christmas have to do with religion? |
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Lex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 01:59 PM Response to Reply #4 |
12. It is a pagan ritual. |
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spoony (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 07:53 PM Response to Reply #12 |
34. Hippolytus disagrees |
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Zhade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 10:18 PM Response to Reply #34 |
43. "Even if they had" - if? They did. |
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spoony (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-16-06 05:11 AM Response to Reply #43 |
52. If only things were are cut and dry |
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Zhade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-16-06 03:23 PM Response to Reply #52 |
60. Prejudices? Don't even attempt to read me; you're wrong. |
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spoony (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-17-06 07:23 AM Response to Reply #60 |
63. It's a "fact" because it serves your worldview |
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Swede (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-16-06 03:00 PM Response to Reply #34 |
59. Of course local celebrations were assimilated as Christiandom sprread. |
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Zhade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-16-06 03:38 PM Response to Reply #59 |
61. Apparently you're prejudiced if you point that fact out. |
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Swede (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-16-06 04:51 PM Response to Reply #61 |
62. I think we're all oversensitve these day,thanks to Mr. Bush. |
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spoony (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-17-06 07:24 AM Response to Reply #61 |
64. Not just prejudiced, also historically ignorant. |
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Zhade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-17-06 09:36 PM Response to Reply #64 |
65. Yes, you are. But you can change. |
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immoderate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 01:47 PM Response to Original message |
5. I do. |
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mondo joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 01:47 PM Response to Original message |
6. I'm an atheist and not only do I expect Christmas gifts, but Hanukkah gifts as well. |
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nini (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 07:50 PM Response to Reply #6 |
33. I like that attitude |
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CJCRANE (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 01:49 PM Response to Original message |
7. Really? |
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bigendian (956 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 01:54 PM Response to Reply #7 |
9. It is. |
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CJCRANE (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 02:09 PM Response to Reply #9 |
19. Well |
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bigendian (956 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 02:22 PM Response to Reply #19 |
25. I never give with the expectation of receiving anything in return. |
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maxsolomon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 02:15 PM Response to Reply #9 |
22. if you send SEASONS GREETINGS |
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sui generis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 01:58 PM Response to Original message |
10. Hungary: artistic impression 3.2 |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 08:02 PM Response to Reply #10 |
36. Props for the costume, though, you must admit! |
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Donnachaidh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 01:58 PM Response to Original message |
11. yes WE DO! |
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gollygee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 02:00 PM Response to Original message |
13. Then why the hell was I just out Christmas shopping |
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bigendian (956 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 02:09 PM Response to Reply #13 |
18. If I was an atheist, I wouldn't buy anyone a gift. |
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gollygee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 02:13 PM Response to Reply #18 |
20. That's some holiday spirit you've got there |
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trotsky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 02:16 PM Response to Reply #18 |
23. Why do you think an atheist would necessarily do that? n/t |
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CJCRANE (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 02:18 PM Response to Reply #18 |
24. I think you're missing the point |
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Der Blaue Engel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 02:53 PM Response to Reply #18 |
31. That wouldn't make you an atheist |
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mondo joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-16-06 10:07 AM Response to Reply #18 |
55. Some people can't handle atheism. Better they stick to religion. |
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On the Road (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 02:04 PM Response to Original message |
14. I'm an Atheist and to Tell you the Truth |
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chaska (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 02:05 PM Response to Original message |
15. I won't even accept one. Nor do I give them. I tell 'em, "It's Jesus' birthday, not yours!" |
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Ian David (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 02:07 PM Response to Original message |
16. Gifts are fine. But you don't have to say "Bless You" when I sneeze... |
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Nye Bevan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 02:08 PM Response to Original message |
17. Another reason.... if I am correct that there is an after-life I get to gloat.... |
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PassingFair (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 10:08 PM Response to Reply #17 |
42. If there is an after-life where you GET to "gloat".... |
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Marr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 10:27 PM Response to Reply #17 |
45. If you're wrong, you'll have missed out on a ton of Sunday fun that |
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Christa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 02:14 PM Response to Original message |
21. Not so |
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Warren DeMontague (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 02:26 PM Response to Original message |
26. You know why I like Christmas? |
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Dr.Phool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 02:29 PM Response to Original message |
27. I'm an atheist who put up his X-mas tree last night. |
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sendero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Dec-17-06 09:41 PM Response to Reply #27 |
66. There ya go.. |
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William769 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 02:29 PM Response to Original message |
28. I love them because they are God's children. |
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MissB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 02:34 PM Response to Original message |
29. LIKE HELL I DON'T |
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Ezlivin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 02:43 PM Response to Original message |
30. The atheist I love is a green-eyed blonde |
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Pyrzqxgl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 07:45 PM Response to Original message |
32. Why don't atheists believe in Santa Claus either? |
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liberalEd (213 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-16-06 01:43 AM Response to Reply #32 |
51. Santa Claus = God with training wheels |
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SmokingJacket (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 07:57 PM Response to Original message |
35. Hey, Christmas is secular now! |
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Manifestor_of_Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 08:07 PM Response to Original message |
37. ever heard of a secular Xmas? I have |
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Zhade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 09:02 PM Response to Original message |
38. Heh, but we DO expect - and give - them for Giftmas. |
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knitter4democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 09:04 PM Response to Original message |
39. I love them because they're cool. |
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Jacobin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 09:06 PM Response to Original message |
40. Silly. Xmas has NOTHING to do with the birth of Christ |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 09:14 PM Response to Original message |
41. (Tapping foot rapidly) DHL better be delivering my Chanukkah gift |
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Marr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 10:18 PM Response to Original message |
44. I'm an atheist and I want my damn gifts, ya sonovabitch. |
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Bluebear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 10:28 PM Response to Original message |
46. The hell we don't! |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 10:38 PM Response to Original message |
47. But they might expect a solstice gift! |
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Az (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 10:46 PM Response to Original message |
48. I am a big gift giving and gift getting freak |
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alfredo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Dec-15-06 10:48 PM Response to Original message |
49. This Atheist likes a occasional gift, but I really like giving |
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bigendian (956 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-16-06 02:25 PM Response to Reply #49 |
56. No. |
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alfredo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-16-06 02:42 PM Response to Reply #56 |
57. OK thanks |
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CJCRANE (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-16-06 01:39 AM Response to Original message |
50. Two questions: |
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JI7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-16-06 05:20 AM Response to Original message |
53. many Atheist celebrate Christmas in a cultural sense |
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Warren DeMontague (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-16-06 05:42 AM Response to Original message |
54. ...because we're hung like the Budweiser Clydesdales? |
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Kazak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Dec-16-06 02:45 PM Response to Original message |
58. How very oxymoronic,... |
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