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Am I the only one who doesn't want to be called a "Skeptic"?

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Am I the only one who doesn't want to be called a "Skeptic"?
Alex K Offline
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RE: Am I the only one who doesn't want to be called a "Skeptic"?
January 10, 2016 at 11:41 am
(January 10, 2016 at 11:35 am)Vic Wrote:
(January 10, 2016 at 11:29 am)Crossless1 Wrote: I doubt that.

I'm not convinced you do.

Extraordinary lameness requires extraordinary incompetence.
The fool hath said in his heart, There is a God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
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RE: Am I the only one who doesn't want to be called a "Skeptic"?
January 10, 2016 at 11:41 am
I'm proud to wear the moniker "skeptic." In fact, when there are undeserved negative connotations like with atheist, it makes me want to use them more.

Oh, you think atheists are baby-eating devil-worshippers that just like to fornicate? Yeah, I'm one of those.
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RE: Am I the only one who doesn't want to be called a "Skeptic"?
January 10, 2016 at 12:32 pm
I glory in the title "Skeptic."

Beats the hell out of 'gullible asshole.'
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RE: Am I the only one who doesn't want to be called a "Skeptic"?
January 10, 2016 at 12:37 pm
(January 10, 2016 at 11:41 am)Quantum Wrote:
(January 10, 2016 at 11:35 am)Vic Wrote: I'm not convinced you do.

Extraordinary lameness requires extraordinary incompetence.

I'm skeptical about that statement.
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RE: Am I the only one who doesn't want to be called a "Skeptic"?
January 10, 2016 at 1:01 pm
(January 10, 2016 at 11:41 am)Faith No More Wrote: I'm proud to wear the moniker "skeptic."   In fact, when there are undeserved negative connotations like with atheist, it makes me want to use them more.

Oh, you think atheists are baby-eating devil-worshippers that just like to fornicate?  Yeah, I'm one of those.

And then you proceed to show them how that is untrue?... ........right?
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RE: Am I the only one who doesn't want to be called a "Skeptic"?
January 10, 2016 at 1:30 pm
(January 10, 2016 at 9:40 am)Stimbo Wrote: No, you're not on your own.

I prefer "sceptic" myself.

I was septic a couple months ago.

I really don't recommend it.
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January 10, 2016 at 2:20 pm
(January 10, 2016 at 11:41 am)Quantum Wrote:
(January 10, 2016 at 11:35 am)Vic Wrote: I'm not convinced you do.

Extraordinary lameness requires extraordinary incompetence.

Extraordinary turtle requires extraordinary amounts of mayo.
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January 10, 2016 at 2:25 pm
(January 10, 2016 at 1:30 pm)KevinM1 Wrote:
(January 10, 2016 at 9:40 am)Stimbo Wrote: No, you're not on your own.

I prefer "sceptic" myself.

I was septic a couple months ago.

I really don't recommend it.

I "c" what you did there.
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RE: Am I the only one who doesn't want to be called a "Skeptic"?
January 10, 2016 at 2:27 pm (This post was last modified: January 10, 2016 at 2:28 pm by Edwardo Piet.)
Actually this exactly the reason why I prefer the spelling "skeptic"

"sceptic" reminds me of "septic".

I prefer most American spellings though, they make more sense. Yes I am a traitor to my country, no I don't care. I'm no patriot Tongue
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RE: Am I the only one who doesn't want to be called a "Skeptic"?
January 10, 2016 at 6:43 pm
I think you're just focusing in on the stupid faux pas' of people in the world. Anyone who puts a link between rebellion and skepticism is a fucking retard.
If the hypothetical idea of an afterlife means more to you than the objectively true reality we all share, then you deserve no respect.
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