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[pinkocommie]

My stars...  

[Tank]

My stars...  :yay:

[KDbeads]

You have been a busy boy Billy http://www.rationalresponders.com/forum/20717
Hmmmm http://www.landoverbaptist.net/showthread.php?p=558010

And here http://www.landoverbaptist.net/showthread.php?p=551847

On the subject of 'Men ARE Smarter than women' BBJ wrote:-

Name one area where women aren't inferior to men, other than baking pies and bleeding?

 

[Billy Bob Jenkins]

For parody. For fun. For self gratification. Because you enjoy creating some kind of conflict. There are many reasons, and I don't care about any of them. The reason it looks like a parody is because of your user name and the stated incorrect ideas of what atheism is matches the stereo type of a southern baptist too well. Either way, the post was offending enough to not require a civil response, but I also refrained from being equally offensive just in case it was a parody.

Although I am a southerner and I am a Baptist, I am not a Southern Baptist, but an Independent Baptist. I am flattered that you thought I was too Christian to be true, but I assure you I will be ascending in the Rapture along with my True Christian Brothers and Sisters here shortly. If you found my post offensive it is only because you are ashamed of your atheism and secretly seek to be reunited with your Lord.

[Billy Bob Jenkins]

Welcome BBJ.

I am here to learn why atheism appeals to people aside from the obvious reasons.

What are, in your mind, those obvious reasons?

I list them below. They are "as a way to justify sin and ease their fear of Hell." I'm sure there are others, I just can't think of any right now. There aren't any good reasons.

I believe most people turn to atheism as a way to justify sin and ease their fear of Hell. Of course most of the atheists I have met vehemently deny this allegation.

What causes you to believe this about atheists you have met? Since we have now "met", log me in as one who will vehemently deny this allegation as well. The way and the reasons you describe are not the reasons I became an atheist. I also have no fear of Hell, nor conversely a desire for Heaven.

It is clear to me that you have no desire for Heaven, at least no sufficient desire. Otherwise you would not choose to be an atheist. I would be interested to learn what you claim your reasons for denying God are. I am sure however that you must lead a life rife with sin and blasphemy, otherwise you would not have the psychological need for a belief in atheism.

I wonder why atheists seem so alike. Every atheist I have met has been a follower of Charles Darwin. They also tend to be liberals who voted for Obama, and think women should have the right to kill their unborn babies. Why is this?

Atheists are alike only in that they are all human beings and have no belief in god.

I am not a follower of Darwin, though I believe his theory to be accurate. Again, we have met.

I am also not liberal, nor did I vote for Obama. I am wishy washy on abortion, rather that people should take responsibility for their actions, and if that means having an abortion because she isn't ready for said responsibility (young; made a bad judgement; rape), then abortion may be the responsible decision. If having the baby is the right decision, so be it. I don't condone abortion as birth control, that is what birth control is for.

Anyway, welcome! And enjoy your Old Milwaukee and banjo.

I do not understand what you mean by "I am not a follower of Darwin, though I believe his theory to be accurate." Do you believe you have monkey ancestors? If so, do you afford them the same respect as your human ancestors, or do you regard them as monkeys as well?

You are not liberal. But you do not say you are conservative. Why aren't you more forthcoming about your political views? You are wishy-washy about sacrificing unborn children. That sounds like you lean to the liberal side.

Please explain your reasons for joining atheism.  

[Davin]

Although I am a southerner and I am a Baptist, I am not a Southern Baptist, but an Independent Baptist. I am flattered that you thought I was too Christian to be true, but I assure you I will be ascending in the Rapture along with my True Christian Brothers and Sisters here shortly. If you found my post offensive it is only because you are ashamed of your atheism and secretly seek to be reunited with your Lord.

I do not wish to get into an argument over this, I will remove myself from any discussion now where the other person makes baseless assertions about be. But welcome to the forums anyway.

[hismikeness]

I would be interested to learn what you claim your reasons for denying God are.

Well, I could list them systematically, numerically or in chapters and verses, but it would take too long and I have sin to commit.  

The main one though, is that he's pretend.

I mean, seriously, a guy in the sky watching over all of us with a promise to meet his son in Heaven, unless he comes back first and destroys the Earth and all the non-believers will not be taken? Silly.

You are not liberal. But you do not say you are conservative. Why aren't you more forthcoming about your political views? You are wishy-washy about sacrificing unborn children. That sounds like you lean to the liberal side.

Ahhh, I see.

So your reasoning aptitude is binary. On or off, right? Black or white? Gay or straight?   [gasp] Mine isn't I guess.  Polarization simply is not a skill of mine. So right, I'm not liberal, and I'm not conservative. I'm not totally for, nor absolutely against abortion. And because I am not as far to one side as you on an issue, does it have to mean I "lean" the other way, towards the opposing view? That seems mildly separatist and off putting. Most things, I can see both sides, and some other sides that are in there, and place myself somewhere on the actual curve of the bell curve.

Please explain your reasons for joining atheism.  

See above. It's just silly to me.

[Whitney]

Having read through Billy's posts I've decided that he is only here to either troll or preach; both of which are against HAF rules.  I really don't care if he is doing this on purpose or if he's really just a super fundamentalist.

Billy, if I see any more of your posts that are preaching (ie claims without proof) or are baiting members then you're simply going to get banned; I see no need to jump through the hoops of offering warnings to someone who prides themselves on not using reason.

[McQ]

Although I am a southerner and I am a Baptist, I am not a Southern Baptist, but an Independent Baptist. I am flattered that you thought I was too Christian to be true, but I assure you I will be ascending in the Rapture along with my True Christian Brothers and Sisters here shortly. If you found my post offensive it is only because you are ashamed of your atheism and secretly seek to be reunited with your Lord.

I do not wish to get into an argument over this, I will remove myself from any discussion now where the other person makes baseless assertions about be. But welcome to the forums anyway.

Billy Bob, if you find yourself ending up with a warning about your posts, it will be because of posts like this where you begin preaching to forum members like Davin and making baseless assertions. You are advised to read this forum's rules and behave accordingly. Davin and others have taken time to be respectful and communicate with you as adults. Don't make assumptions and treat them as if they were ignorant.
EDIT: I posted my response just after Whitney and did not see her warning until now. But I'm leaving mine here as well.

[Tanker]

Although I am a southerner and I am a Baptist, I am not a Southern Baptist, but an Independent Baptist. I am flattered that you thought I was too Christian to be true, but I assure you I will be ascending in the Rapture along with my True Christian Brothers and Sisters here shortly. If you found my post offensive it is only because you are ashamed of your atheism and secretly seek to be reunited with your Lord.

So by your own logic you're here on n Atheist forum because you are having a crisis of faith and doubt a higher power exists? Or would that be a bald and baseless assertion based on biased personal opinion and ignorance?

If you want to know about Atheists ask us questions without assumtions attached and listen to our responses rather then telling us what we believe and why. Once you start playing by the forum rules everyone else follows (including other Christians and Theists of all stipe) Then I'll answer your questions. You said you came here to learn well then LISTEN to what we are saying.

You seem to think and act like you know all about what Atheists believe (or don't) and why, if so then why did you really come here?

[Tank]

BB

From what I have read so far would it be reasonable to say you don't trust people who don't believe what you believe?

[The Magic Pudding]

My name is Billy Bob and I am a firm, Bible believing Baptist and a True Christian Soldier for God.

Cool, I've never met a Billy Bob before.

I am here to learn why atheism appeals to people aside from the obvious reasons.

To believe in god I would have to lie to myself, this is something I try to avoid.

I believe most people turn to atheism as a way to justify sin and ease their fear of Hell.

You might be surprised how boring the atheist lifestyle can be.
I have never had a fear of hell to ease.

I wonder why atheists seem so alike. Every atheist I have met has been a follower of Charles Darwin.

You got me there.  I think Darwin is a hero of science and rational thought.

They also tend to be liberals who voted for Obama,

I'm not allowed to vote for the US president.
This may shock you, but I'm planning on voting
for a woman,
who chose to not marry,
or have children,
formerly a unionist lawyer,
has red hair,
and is an atheist.

and think women should have the right to kill their unborn babies.

I think women have the right to control their own bodies.

I have three sons with my wife Ethel.

I have two daughters, which probably influences my view.

I am a lumberjack.

I go shopping on Thursday

[Thumpalumpacus]

I'm still laughing.  This guy is pure gold.   Billy Bob, PM me if you want some more leads in your investigation into teh evul athiesm.

[Billy Bob Jenkins]

I can see from the way the staff are jumping all over me that satan has this place pretty much locked down. That being said this will be my last post here. Enjoy Hell, atheists.

[Tank]

I can see from the way the staff are jumping all over me that satan has this place pretty much locked down. That being said this will be my last post here. Enjoy Hell, atheists.

Bye, bye Billy