Common Threads

"Whatever you do unto the least of mine...."

More Alike Than They Will Ever See



NOOOOOOOO!!!!



Just like humanity's endless grab for land and power,

the religious-minded seek to exert control over

others' minds, to the end that their concepts reign

supreme. It isn't benevolence, though many certainly

are convinced of their own sanctimonious 'good-

naturedness' and 'connection to ultimate truth and

ultimate knowledge!'

What bigger ego-trip than to belief yourself

smart enough (and blessed enough, and 'good'

enough, etc.) to be tapped in to the universal Answer!

Imagining that if people will simply follow your words

and your path, they can be just as enlightened and

safe and worthy and superior as you are!

(Barf!)

It's not the differences in religions that are the focal point,

because ultimately they are all the same;

"I need someone to tell me what to do.

I need someone to tell me what to think.

I need to feel safe and loved in life.

I need to believe my actions mean something.

I need to find strength and purpose.

I need to feel connected to something larger.

I need a sense of community with like-minded people."

Now, in and of itself, none of those statements is

dangerous or particularly unhealthy. Life is

hard and complicated and scary at times.

But the problem is in their inherently insufferable

self-righteousness, convinced not only

that they know best and need to spread their

gospel to others, but that others are thereby

incorrect...and must be stopped!

(See where black-and-white absolutism leads?!)

Behind every smile and every act of 'charity' is an effort to

indoctrinate and turn your mind. Because these people--

every last member of every last type of church in every

last religion on the planet--cannot abide anyone who is different.

They won't stop until they condemn and control

all that is variance from their ultimate vision.

Because the bottom line of all their beliefs is;

"You're doing it wrong! Here, let me show you what's 'Right!"

Be afraid.

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You Can't Impart Sanity or Reason to a Nutjob

Storm Warning: Hurricane Crazy

We still have a long road ahead in this country,

as the fanatics and conservatives are hardened

in their resolve to oppose education, advancement,

equality, rational thought, progression, or even

consideration of any view other than their own.

Tuesday was a good start, but these people

are not going away, and now they're doubly pissed.

(They weren't stable when they were in charge!)

If you know how to think for yourself,

you better watch your back.

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There is No Battle

(Atheist response to erroneous yet popular online anti-atheist rhetoric)

Proponents of religion seek to 'discredit' atheism

by lying about

the essence and intention of the 'belief'

and those who hold it.

No such counter-measures are necessary, since

religion provides ammunition enough to discredit itself.

My question is;

If you believe in an omnipotent, omniscient,

prayer-answering, personally available,

looking-over-your-shoulder Sky Daddy....

why do you need to argue your points?

Or force them into legislation?

And who appointed you the defender

of the realm? You'd think a tyrannical

and magical warlord could

govern things for himself.

Hmm.

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Respect Your Neighbors