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Recent argument with my stepfather
September 22, 2011 at 5:21 pm
I've been having some arguments with my stepdad about religion. He makes it very difficult to talk because he only wants to debate me when I dont know much about this sort of thing. He also doesnt understand that HE is the one who has something to prove to me. Think of "god", I say there is not god, and that he never showed himself to anyone. He just comes back with this, "Have you been to the statue of liberty? (No) Well then how do you know thats there?" Any tips for me if the conversation comes up again?
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RE: Recent argument with my stepfather
September 22, 2011 at 5:40 pm
'There is a picture of the Statue of Liberty' would have been a good comeback.
I'm afraid I would need to know more about his style of arguing to be of further assistance.
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RE: Recent argument with my stepfather
September 22, 2011 at 5:58 pm
Not only are there pictures of the statue of liberty, but many people have been there. That is a ridiculous argument. Ask him if he's ever seen a fairy or leprechaun. When he argues that those things are just make-believe figures from stories, remind him that there is just as much proof for fairies as there is for God. Ask him why he is an atheist in regards to the countless other gods. Tell him that you only believe in one less god than him.
In the meantime, I would encourage you to explore the world around you with your eyes that are unencumbered by faith. If you like to read, perhaps we could suggest some books for you. If not, there are lots of good documentaries and debates to watch on the internet. Knowledge is power!
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RE: Recent argument with my stepfather
September 22, 2011 at 6:00 pm
google 'russells teapot' use it and watch him stew. mwahahaha, tea joke by the way.
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RE: Recent argument with my stepfather
September 24, 2011 at 9:57 am
Most stepdads are douchebags
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RE: Recent argument with my stepfather
September 24, 2011 at 12:37 pm
That's the stereotype isn't it? IDK, my stepdad legally adopted me, changed my name, put food on the table, was the coach of my little league team.... The dude stepped up. I was a little pissed when my mother divorced him. Luck of the draw I guess.
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RE: Recent argument with my stepfather
September 24, 2011 at 12:51 pm
Remind him that had he been born in Baghdad he'd be shouting "Allah Ahkbar" five times a day and denouncing xtian scumbags as infidels.
His religious fervor is merely an accident of birth and geography.
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RE: Recent argument with my stepfather
September 24, 2011 at 1:30 pm
Ah but he could probably say not only why god exists but why it must be a christian god.
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