Do mimsy atheists gyre and gimble in the wabe?

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Do mimsy atheists gyre and gimble in the wabe?

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RE: Do mimsy atheists gyre and gimble in the wabe?

July 16, 2009 at 7:45 am (This post was last modified: July 16, 2009 at 7:47 am by Dotard.)

Well, that was fun. Now back to whatever the topic was.

Theology. Numerology. Astrology.

All are the study of nothing.

Advanced courses in theology will help you understand the whole God concept the same as advanced courses in numerology or astrology will help you understand the concepts of stars and numbers influencing a persons personal life.

Can you connect the dots?

One does not need advanced courses in poo-ology to understand / discuss / comment about that pile of doggy-doo in my backyard. I could do a bit of reading and research to obtain the knowledge of it's composition and origin. For one to claim I am unqualified to have an informed opinion on that pile of bio-waste because I have not a degree in shitology is a red herring. You're attempting to shift the focus of the discussion from the points made to the person making them. Diverting attention from the central issue.

I used to tell a lot of religious jokes. Not any more, I'm a registered sects offender.
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Do mimsy atheists gyre and gimble in the wabe? - by Ryft - July 1, 2009 at 9:37 am

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