(September 20, 2013 at 3:17 am)Captain Colostomy Wrote:(September 20, 2013 at 2:43 am)Lemonvariable72 Wrote: Unfortunately calling them loons won't make them stop, being rational with them will work on some.
I could say placating those with entrenched, irrational beliefs won't shake them up, but tough love via stern rebukes might.
Depending on the individual targeted, we both stand a slim chance of being right.
(September 20, 2013 at 3:10 am)Lemonvariable72 Wrote: Do not what to shame any one. What I am trying to say is that this is a serious threat and calling them loony will make it worse. That said I have seen what some Christians on here say and yes they disgust me.
Is this a good time to whip out the "offense is taken, not given" quote? Athiests taking offense by proxy seems silly. I also don't think you know what a serious threat really looks like. Now your last sentence claims you realize some theists are 'disgusting'...so what's the problem?
You don't consider a president that looks forward to the end of the world a problem? Or these problems caused directly by islamic fundamentalism?
The problem is we are often too quick to call them nuts, and the problem with a stern rebuke is that they are taught to hate us, so instead of listening they just hate us more.
To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow,
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last syllable of recorded time;
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player,
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,
And then is heard no more. It is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last syllable of recorded time;
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player,
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,
And then is heard no more. It is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
