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Old 14 August 2013, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Shaid
Okay joking aside and I'll only admit this once but many religious people are a bit on the stupid side. This is based not on academic success or anything like that but from a sense of rationality and acceptance.
Nicely put
Old 14 August 2013, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Shaid

This is what I hate about you kufar the most!

I'm threatening to blow you up and your last meal is a fry up! Seriously wtf!

I bet its bacon too! Knowing damn well I can't eat it (showing crap hospitality on your part). I mean the last meal should be something exciting like a Seafood Grill with real Tuna Steak.
Only if the tuna was stunned before hand.
Old 14 August 2013, 05:03 PM
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Shaid, if one joins the site you mention, and uses rationality as their basis for making decisions, how likely do you think they are to convert to Islam, is this the aim of the site, and what tangible benefits are there from doing so? Is there any difference from Christianity in that faith trumps reason as the basis for belief and decision making?
Old 14 August 2013, 05:05 PM
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A religion that tells what I can eat? Derrr no thanks.
Old 14 August 2013, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by john banks
Shaid, if one joins the site you mention, and uses rationality as their basis for making decisions, how likely do you think they are to convert to Islam, is this the aim of the site, and what tangible benefits are there from doing so? Is there any difference from Christianity in that faith trumps reason as the basis for belief and decision making?
Some people might revert, some might not. Some might make friends.

Benefit - You get to go on Jihad and get all the middle eastern babes.

Christianity is for ( I have to he nice so no comment )

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Old 14 August 2013, 05:20 PM
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I have read some of the threads on the site. It seems moderate and respectful, but so far I haven't found anything inspiring me to contribute or linger. Is there a particular section or thread you would point me too that will impress a truth seeker?

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Old 14 August 2013, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Shaid
Do I really come across as angry? Really?

I didn't mean to anyway. Oh well...
Its this total BS, bare faced lying, that you sit there and try and tell us black is white that gets up my nose. You're a fantasist nothing more, a stranger to reason. And you suffer from mental illness. Apart from that, have a nice day
Old 14 August 2013, 05:36 PM
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Warren, Shaid was educated in the school where the headmaster was a Mr PS Lewis.

Seems to have graduated with distinction.
Old 14 August 2013, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Shaid

Edit - interesting last question you had there. Our views on sex and the 'right' age do change over time. Less than 100 years ago marriage was happening a lot younger than what is deemed acceptable today.
Yes, i thought so Shaid they evolve over time, which is sort of where I came in on this thread
Old 14 August 2013, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Big-G
Warren, Shaid was educated in the school where the headmaster was a Mr PS Lewis.

Seems to have graduated with distinction.
Don't get me started on education standards!
Old 14 August 2013, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by warrenm2
Its this total BS, bare faced lying, that you sit there and try and tell us black is white that gets up my nose. You're a fantasist nothing more, a stranger to reason. And you suffer from mental illness. Apart from that, have a nice day
You arrogant ****!

Most of the stuff you spout on here is just ideological BS.
Old 14 August 2013, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Bubba po
Not believing in unicorns doesn't make me aunicornist. Why are you trying to define and categorise me?
Can't say I'm particularly interested in categorising you. You did how ever use your personal out look on life to argue why Atheism isn't a belief.
Old 14 August 2013, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by warrenm2
Its this total BS, bare faced lying, that you sit there and try and tell us black is white that gets up my nose. You're a fantasist nothing more, a stranger to reason. And you suffer from mental illness. Apart from that, have a nice day
Well **** you very much too. I never knew you were the ambassador for the **** for brains club. We all learn something new everyday don't we. Have a nice evening dear and don't do anything your peers wouldn't do
Old 14 August 2013, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Big-G
Warren, Shaid was educated in the school where the headmaster was a Mr PS Lewis.

Seems to have graduated with distinction.
And what sort of Lund are you?
Old 14 August 2013, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Shaid
Well **** you very much too. I never knew you were the ambassador for the **** for brains club. We all learn something new everyday don't we. Have a nice evening dear and don't do anything your peers wouldn't do
You do have a fantastic knack for irony....
Old 14 August 2013, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by john banks
I have read some of the threads on the site. It seems moderate and respectful, but so far I haven't found anything inspiring me to contribute or linger. Is there a particular section or thread you would point me too that will impress a truth seeker?
Unfortunately that is a journey for you to take and not one where I can lead I'm afraid. Just be a good person and look beyond what you are in front of you. Allah tells us via the Quran to seek knowledge. So just do it, who knows where it
might lead you. It might lead you to god or it may not. As long as you are a good person think if there was a god would he be bothered with trivialities? I don't know the answer to that.
Old 14 August 2013, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by warrenm2
You do have a fantastic knack for irony....
Thank you. I hope your are doing well too.
Old 14 August 2013, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Shaid
And what sort of Lund are you?

What is a Lund?
Old 14 August 2013, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by tubbytommy
the thing I don't get about religion is why some religions feel the need to force it onto people.

if you believe in a god that's fine nothing wrong with it the same as if you don't.
Totally agree, but I also don't get why some people who don't believe feel the need to belittle those who do. Like you, I don't care what people believe, it doesn't matter to me, so why would I then want to bang on about it?

I know some people do bad things supposedly in the name of religion, but I very much believe most religious people just have their beliefs and get on with them without impacting on anyone else.

I know this is a Subaru forum, but I don't recall any threads started by religious people trying to convert anyone or pushing religion in anyone's face. However, over the years I have seen many criticising. Seriously, if it is such a load of bollocks, why are supposedly intelligent people wasting time out of their lives even talking about it?
Old 14 August 2013, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Dingdongler
What is a Lund?


I've just googled it.

I will edit, Shaid, please don't call people that, it's not nice.

Last edited by Lisawrx; 14 August 2013 at 07:10 PM.
Old 14 August 2013, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Lisawrx
Totally agree, but I also don't get why some people who don't believe feel the need to belittle those who do. Like you, I don't care what people believe, it doesn't matter to me, so why would I then want to bang on about it?

I know some people do bad things supposedly in the name of religion, but I very much believe most religious people just have their beliefs and get on with them without impacting on anyone else.

I know this is a Subaru forum, but I don't recall any threads started by religious people trying to convert anyone or pushing religion in anyone's face. However, over the years I have seen many criticising. Seriously, if it is such a load of bollocks, why are supposedly intelligent people wasting time out of their lives even talking about it?
Thank you, thank you very much
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Originally Posted by neil-h
Thank you, thank you very much
I hope you've taken that post the right way.
Old 14 August 2013, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Lisawrx
I hope you've taken that post the right way.
I'd have said so. Tbh it's refreshing to see someone reflecting my outlook on the subject.
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Religion was founded years ago to control the uneducated masses with threats and promises.

Some are still stupid enough to truly believe in them others take comfort from them in times of need and desperation.

No doubt all the different religions have caused far more problems than they have solved but some find direction in it and as said above comfort.

I think all religions regardless of origin are utter horsesh*t.

As for who is the most educated believers or non believers really there will be good and bad on both sides.
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Originally Posted by Lisawrx


I've just googled it.

I will edit, Shaid, please don't call people that, it's not nice.
Okay Lisa
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Originally Posted by Shaid
Okay Lisa
No need for the sad face mate.
Old 14 August 2013, 08:21 PM
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Lund, It's a ****!
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Originally Posted by Moz_Rb5
Religion was founded years ago to control the uneducated masses with threats and promises.

Some are still stupid enough to truly believe in them others take comfort from them in times of need and desperation.

No doubt all the different religions have caused far more problems than they have solved but some find direction in it and as said above comfort.

I think all religions regardless of origin are utter horsesh*t.

As for who is the most educated believers or non believers really there will be good and bad on both sides.
Sums it up
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Originally Posted by Moz_Rb5
Religion was founded years ago to control the uneducated masses with threats and promises.

Some are still stupid enough to truly believe in them others take comfort from them in times of need and desperation.

No doubt all the different religions have caused far more problems than they have solved but some find direction in it and as said above comfort.

I think all religions regardless of origin are utter horsesh*t.

As for who is the most educated believers or non believers really there will be good and bad on both sides.
That's the best post yet.
Old 14 August 2013, 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Shaid
And what sort of Lund are you?
Thank you for your comment.

You need to lighten up, I was referring to your skill at trolling, which seems very good.


It's a while since I've posted regularly on SNet, beginning to wonder why I bothered returning.


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