When Atheists Attack

I don't think your buddy Jesus would want you to be so hateful!

I am a Christian also, but I have always been taught not to be judgemental of others or forceful of what I believe. An individual has to find their own way in regards to their spiritual growth. It is not the government's place to force theological beliefs on thier citizens or base the countries doctrine solely on a theological belief.. The right wing complains that they don't want government n their lives yet they are ready
to burn you in hell if you don't believe as they do. My religion is private and a deep rooted part of my life. My outside actions are a direct reflection of what my parents have taught me and what has been instilled in me in church.

I didn't think any opposing responses would be more offensive that the article itself, but your response was. There are many straight people who have no "values" whatsoever, and they are judgemental hypocrites who call themselves Christian. Then there are many gay people who have stronger values, compassion, and faith than most of their counterparts . God created everyone equally.

sparkly did a great job but I still have one questions How does the physical size of the state matter? Is she running to be president of a national park or vice president of the united states?

Thanks for opening your ignorant mouth. This is why these articles are important.

Apparently, you were raised differently that I was. I'm almost 60 years old and have gone to the AoG church since I was a baby, and the fanaticism about which you speak did not exist. Yes, the church teaches speaking in tongues, but aside from that doctrine the AoG is basically an Evangelical organization that believes the Bible is the Word of God, and therefore, honors life, believes in the redemptive power of God through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Once again, where did you hide out during SS and Church? Where you one of those who sneaked out during service and went to hang out at the local convenience store? The millions of members of this fine organization are proof that dedicated Christians of all faiths are the best citizens because they believe in giving to those less fortunate and obeying the laws of the land. I'm not talking about those people who claim to be Christians, but those who truly follow Christ and do their best to obey His teachings.

I'll give you the reason:GEORGE W. BUSH
IA criminal who sent us to war against people who did not attack us under false pretenses, killing 250,000 Irakies and sending that country into chaos!! That is a hell of a Christian. Palin is as unblinking, trigger happy, shoot first and ask questions later as Bush. MCCAin is a warmonger. His patform is BIG OIL which is good policy for Big Warmongering. People who believe in fairy tales are gullible enough to be sent into war and to buy into it. I can see you are very uninformed voter. Suggestions, go to the Energy Information Administration. Go to nationmaster.com. Go to CIA factbook. See what nations supply our oil. See the oil reserves of the "axis of evil". How many American companies are now hungry for more. See who got the no bids contracts to exploit oil in Irak. See our refinery problem. Inform yourself and you will see the truth about our real elitist and how they are dragging our country down.Vote for McCain and I guarantee you we will get involved again in another war.

I think what is becoming a growing concern in this country is not religion but fanatical religion. We have seen it obviously played out with fanatical Muslims- but fanatical Christianity is growing in this country as well- look at some religious zealots that are blowing up Planned Parenthoods. Read some of the posts on this site- there are clearly people that are voting based on their religious beliefs and are putting aside rational thought. Though this number is most likely still a minority, I believe people are just worried about the direction some people are taking religion in the United States.

Definitely not when they plan on governing and waging war according to their believed gift of prophecy.

Religious people do have the intellect to make rational decisions. The problem is that they choose to utilize faith instead of their rational mind. He did not insinuate that religious people cannot make rational decisions but rather that they choose not to because they value faith over fact/reality.

So very Christian like. Good to know I can always count on you religious types to bring the hatred and vitriol...is religion just grand.........not.

I feel sure that at some point wingnuts will open a dictionary and look up the word "elite."

It means "best of the best."

Our heartfelt thanks for your ongoing compliments.

We'll see what "people want."

Or maybe not. Looks like the GOP is already poised to steal their election:

"September 19, 2008 · A new mailing from the Republican National Committee and the McCain campaign to Florida voters has Democrats saying they're the victim of dirty tricks. They say that at the very least, the mailing is meant to confuse voters in this battleground state. Republicans say Democrats are making much ado abut nothing."

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94818483

Riiiight. "Nothing."

It's the only way pubs know how to win. Steal elections.

Poor little Dumplin. Here are some facts (mind you, I said facts-a foreign word to you) about your beloved Sarah:
1. She built a $15million hockey arena for her crappy little town that resulted in a cost to the citizens
2. Wasilla is the meth capital of Alaska (my, what great family values!)
3. British Petroleum PAID for her inaugural ball when she became governor
4. The stupid ebay jet story is a lie-it cost taxpayers $600,000
5. She kept ALL of the $223million in pork
6. She worked with Jack Abramoff's team to get $27 million in pork; Alaska ranks #1 in pork

If you want to vote her because of her crazy religious beliefs, then do so. But please stop saying she knows what she's doing and that she's not Bush with ladyparts.

ALL CAPS!! I'M SHOUTING!! I'M SHOUTING!! LISTEN TO ME BECAUSE I'M SHOUTING, YOU WHINERS!!

What we can't stand is that the overall lack of Christian charity on the right is hypocritical, considering they claim all of Christian virtue as their political own.

Obama wants to build our country up again and make it possible for average people to generate business again.

Be sure to sell your KBR stock prior to 11/4. Fair warning.

John Adams wasn't a Christian? I beg to differ. How about I produce at least 4 quotes from John Adams stating his reverence of the Christian God? I'm not saying its relevant, but it is wrong.

Ben, if your idea of an average person were accurate, then I don't think anyone would want them for trash pick service, much less for President of the U.S.A., so thank goodness your concept of an "average" person is way off track (who on earth have you been associating with?!) Are you an average person, and if you are, do you handle snakes ir thump Bibles? Good Lord, deliver us from jerkos who have such warped ideas!! Somehopw, I feel fairly sure that if Sarah Palin makes it to the White House, she will not bring any snakes with her, however, a few may try to slip in, such as one and a half by the name of Obama and his less than "average" wife.

She shows respect? For whom? She spent her entire first speech trashing Dems with sarcastic vitriol, and then she relayed numerous falsehoods - her stance on the "Bridge to Nowhere, the fate of the gov's plane - to her supporters. Since when is hurling petty, nasty insults and being dishonest to everyone including her own supporters respectful?

Yes, but that should not be what determines your vote.

You honestly think the writer is a bigot for pointing out the absurdities of Christianity? His arguments are based on reason, not on hate.

I understood the author to be saying that the problem is not that she is a Christian, but that she is a fundamentalist. Yes, she is specifically a Christian fundamentalist, but it is the fundamentalist thinking, which can be Christian, Muslim, or whatever, that is the problem.

You say "we" as if you are the spokesperson for everybody. "We" do not like Palin, you like Palin. It is also comforting to know that you are voting for candidates not because of their positions on issues but because Sam Harris offended your sensibilities. Is it bigotry to be afraid of leaders who hold delusions as truth? Just because we label an idea as a religion does not mean it is above criticism.

You'll have your shot in 2012 when Mc Cain wins and probably dies in office. SHOE IN against Palin most probably. All Hillary supporters should vote Mc Cain, ONLY way Hillary EVER has a chance.

You ask why the mainstream media isn't covering the FBI investigation of the politician's son who apparently hacked his way into Governor Palin's e-mail account. The answer is: the mainstream media IS covering this story. That's how I knew about it before I read your comment. And by the way, it's the son of a Democrat in the Tennessee state legislature, not the son of a member of Congress. And I read that on MSNBC, which last time I checked, is sort of mainstream media.

Mental disorders, lets talk about mental disorders. Who is it among us who claim to speak to and hear from omnipotent being on a regular basis? You know they have hospitals filled with such people. Ever heard of the word megalomania?

If anyone is afraid of Palin it's because she is almost as nutty as you are., Perhaps she too thinks the United States was created by God, in which case she is just as nutty.
But since you keep bringing up Liberals and clearly have not a clue wht the word means Here is the wikipedia brief description.
Liberalism is a broad array of related ideas and theories of government that consider individual liberty to be the most important political goal.[1] Modern liberalism has its roots in the Age of Enlightenment. Liberalism rejected many foundational assumptions that dominated most earlier theories of government, such as the Divine Right of Kings, hereditary status, state religion, and protectionism.

Now bigot its beddie bye time and you do need a good nights rest, Oh and by the way slander and defamation of character is against the law, I think the FBI is looking for you.

Yuseff. You are a reasonable and respectable person. I salute you for that. This article truly is very offensive and degrading to woman. This short-sighted and one-sided views of Sarah Palin should not be tolerated.She never claimed to know everything in politics. Who does. The media succeeded in knocking out Hillary Clinton. Now they are doing the same tactics against Gov. Palin. Shame on you Mr. Harris!!!