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: Introductions 05-23-2016, 02:07 AM

: 185 RexT stops in for a visit : 43,658 RexT LMAO Relax Figuer, I would never try to... LMAO Relax Figuer, I would never try to take your teddy bear away from you. :D

: Introductions 05-22-2016, 11:18 PM

: 185 RexT stops in for a visit : 43,658 RexT I suppose it could depend on one's definition of... I suppose it could depend on one's definition of useful. Are teddy bears and security blankets useful, I mean for adults? What about suicide bombers?

: Introductions 05-22-2016, 03:18 AM

: 185 RexT stops in for a visit : 43,658 RexT Sorry rmacfarl, you lost me. :( Sorry rmacfarl, you lost me. :(

: Introductions 05-22-2016, 02:51 AM

: 185 RexT stops in for a visit : 43,658 RexT this comment is redolent of ignorance, bigotry... this comment is redolent of ignorance, bigotry and narcissism[/QUOTE] In some sense you are right. It could be that you, too, as others have pointed out, have no unpleasant experience with the...

: Introductions 05-22-2016, 02:39 AM

: 185 RexT stops in for a visit : 43,658 RexT Ok, so maybe I was speaking too broadly. Sure,... Ok, so maybe I was speaking too broadly. Sure, there are some aspects of religion; community, ritual, symbolism, etc. that are still useful. Too bad much of the world hasn't managed to tame religion...

: Introductions 05-21-2016, 10:48 PM

: 185 RexT stops in for a visit : 43,658 RexT Yes, I agree. And I don't want to pick on... Yes, I agree. And I don't want to pick on religion, as though it is the root cause of human nature and conflict. It is rather a symptom of fear and insecurity, as you say, and I think in a more...

: Introductions 05-21-2016, 09:49 PM

: 185 RexT stops in for a visit : 43,658 RexT Well, I agree. I think the problem is human... Well, I agree. I think the problem is human nature itself. And really only a problem when dealing with extreme expressions of it. All forms of human expression are to me both wonderful and awful....

: Introductions 05-21-2016, 07:50 PM

: 185 RexT stops in for a visit : 43,658 RexT I'm probably going to be ninja'd here but that's... I'm probably going to be ninja'd here but that's offering Dave significant charity and maligning goldfish to some extent.[/quote] LOL I'm sorry Dave but that was funny.:D

: Introductions 05-21-2016, 07:38 PM

: 185 RexT stops in for a visit : 43,658 RexT I wish I could say the same about how people... I wish I could say the same about how people treat each other based on their beliefs. If you lived here in Alabama where I live, or in many parts of the U.S. you'd probably agree with me.

: Introductions 05-21-2016, 07:35 PM

: 185 RexT stops in for a visit : 43,658 RexT Well, I don't hand out flattery easily or to get... Well, I don't hand out flattery easily or to get anywhere. If you are worthy then you might like what I have to say about you. Otherwise maybe not so much. I haven't seen the term "post-atheist"....

: Introductions 05-21-2016, 04:45 PM

: 185 RexT stops in for a visit : 43,658 RexT That makes perfect sense to me, borealis. I knew... That makes perfect sense to me, borealis. I knew you were amoung the intelligent and wise. I've heard similar responses from Matt Dillahunty (host of the pod cast show Atheist Experience). No...

: Introductions 05-21-2016, 03:27 PM

: 185 RexT stops in for a visit : 43,658 RexT Ah, so the poor kid may have been raised by... Ah, so the poor kid may have been raised by computers.:D

: Introductions 05-21-2016, 03:24 PM

: 185 RexT stops in for a visit : 43,658 RexT lol lol

: Introductions 05-21-2016, 03:16 PM

: 185 RexT stops in for a visit : 43,658 RexT His pride... perhaps another form of... His pride... perhaps another form of stubbornness. Perhaps another form of intellectual dishonesty. I dunno. He does have a certain kind of intelligence, you might agree. And hence my previous...

: Introductions 05-21-2016, 03:03 PM

: 185 RexT stops in for a visit : 43,658 RexT I was too, a long time ago. I was too, a long time ago.

: Introductions 05-21-2016, 01:28 PM

: 185 RexT stops in for a visit : 43,658 RexT Do you think Dave really believes all that stuff... Do you think Dave really believes all that stuff he says?

: Introductions 05-21-2016, 01:15 PM

: 185 RexT stops in for a visit : 43,658 RexT It's hard to believe that anyone could be that... It's hard to believe that anyone could be that stubborn.

: Introductions 05-21-2016, 12:27 PM

: 185 RexT stops in for a visit : 43,658 RexT Say, I see Dave Hawkins is still around. I'm... Say, I see Dave Hawkins is still around. I'm guessing he's long since come to his senses about religion.

: Introductions 05-20-2016, 07:41 PM

: 185 RexT stops in for a visit : 43,658 RexT Ok, good.:) Well, I hate to add... Ok, good.:) Well, I hate to add complications when there is already enough. Once the current state of affairs is resolved, I might likely raise again the possibility of incorporating the remains...

: Introductions 05-20-2016, 06:52 PM

: 185 RexT stops in for a visit : 43,658 RexT Ok thanks, borealis. I see ravenscape is... Ok thanks, borealis. I see ravenscape is working her but off. Wish I could help on the tech stuff, but not qualified there. I can offer financial support though. Provided it's needed and wanted. ...

: Introductions 05-20-2016, 04:35 PM

: 185 RexT stops in for a visit : 43,658 RexT So I have another question: Would it be... So I have another question: Would it be possible to incorporate the old IIDB archives into this forum? If it's mostly a matter of money, give me a number, I might be able to help.

: Introductions 05-20-2016, 03:34 PM

: 185 RexT stops in for a visit : 43,658 RexT My side too, JB. ETA: Actually, I feel like... My side too, JB. ETA: Actually, I feel like I owe you an apology or two for all the crap I sent your way back in the day. And I want to thank you and others for being, really, decent people.

: Introductions 05-20-2016, 03:27 PM

: 185 RexT stops in for a visit : 43,658 RexT Well, no. I just wanted a few opinions and... Well, no. I just wanted a few opinions and thoughts on the question. Not a full blown discussion. I'm ready to move on. Thanks.:)

: Introductions 05-20-2016, 03:23 PM

: 185 RexT stops in for a visit : 43,658 RexT Thanks for answering my question. I think I... Thanks for answering my question. I think I mostly agree.:)

: Introductions 05-20-2016, 09:21 AM

: 185 RexT stops in for a visit : 43,658 RexT So I have a question. How is it possible for... So I have a question. How is it possible for otherwise intelligent people to believe in religion and other irrational stuff? I think the answer could be emotional immaturity. Such a person is...

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