Frist he came for the street people, and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a street person.
Then he came for the bears, and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a bear.
Then he came for the stampede, teachers, people going back to school at 30 and dogs and I didn't speak up because I wasn't them.
Then he came for me and no one was left to speak up for me!
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Don't get me wrong I get the facepalm jokes etc but really is it necessary to call every second poster who doesn't just fall into line like cattle a troll or an idiot?
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I've stayed away from it, I've read his stuff and DESS is made of win, but I think it's pretty obvious what he's here for:
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Why do you think it goes against the worldview of an atheist to take an interest in the decline of organized religion? I'm an atheist and find the trend talked about by the OP heartening.
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That's true to a degree, 4x4. At least with some Christian influence perhaps those atheists could be saved. Opening up a dialogue can't hurt, anyway. As for other religions, while I disagree with their stance (and God's word in the bible is fairly strong - nay irrefutable - evidence in my favour, lol) it would probably be appropriate to let them sponsor some off-site events.
I know our church always holds a huge stampede breakfast that many people from all walks of life and religious backgrounds attend. We are working very hard to bring this event into the grounds and I hope that 2009 will be the year. Maybe I'll even see some of you guys there!!
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From an athiest to preaching how the Stampede should be a a Christian festival and how athiests need to be saved in just over a month. What a conversion
