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      @Brave:

      nothing to win -

      • eternity in heaven.
        it sounds better than eternity in hell.

      hell and heaven.

      @Brave:

      "your god doesn't need my faith"

      first of all he's yours lord too.

      Nope, he got nothing on me.

      second it's the other way around.
      " god doesn't need your faith"

      "everyone believes in a different god."

      u should study abrahamic religions beofre u threw that statement.

      Because your God don't allow you to eat pork?
      Or maybe it's beef?

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        http://unreasonablefaith.com/2009/05/15/why-your-religion-is-false/

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          Very entertaining. I liked how he used Anonymous' take on Christianity, though I prefer the whole "big bang / atheism" one.

          He got North Korea's state religion wrong, though. It's not Juche, it's StarCraft.

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            very entertaining…but just a laugh ,for all those who still believe in their religion,needless which arguement you can bring against it...they will find an answer to it..BELIEVE IT👅

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              wow, this guy was…really not funny.
              And I'm not even religious. Everybody can be offensive, but this is just cheap. Who is that guy anyway?

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                @Malintex_Terek:

                He got North Korea's state religion wrong, though. It's not Juche, it's StarCraft.

                That's South Korea.

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                  I was waiting for Scientology…

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                    @fedcom:

                    I was waiting for Scientology…

                    It's not even legitimate enough for a joke.

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                      It had some funny parts. I love stuff like that.

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                        @fedcom:

                        I was waiting for Scientology…

                        He covered it (that was the slide with a red X over it, covering Tom Cruise's confrontation with Oprah). Some meh, some okay, but Frank Zappa's takes on religion are much better.

                        The essence of Christianity is told to us in the Garden of Eden history. The fruit that was forbidden was on the Tree of Knowledge. The subtext is, All the suffering you have is because you wanted to find out what was going on. You could be in the Garden of Eden if you had just kept your fucking mouth shut and hadn't asked any questions.

                        In short…

                        Get smart and I'll fuck you over – sayeth The Lord.

                        Also:

                        Scientology, how about that? You hold on to the tin cans and then this guy asks you a bunch of questions, and if you pay enough money you get to join the master race. How's that for a religion?

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                          Indeed frank zappa was a funny man.

                          as for questions asked: My fiance found the video and I have no idea who that guy is just post it cause I thought it was funny.

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                            nice pile of crap and I still don't know why my religion is false!

                            Seeking infinity, with all my affinities.

                            Finding truth, like a falling fruit, my ultimate finality.

                            Inside my being, the outside, all things; the finite leads the way.

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                              "Talking shit about religion makes me look smart! Take that, mom and dad! :D"

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                                What the hell is this shit! My god is gonna flame this man for this blasphemy!
                                Go get him, Oda! xD

                                I thought the vid was actually amusing!
                                But we all know that making fun of Religion is totally in nowadays. It has been made before. I've seen better ones.

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                                  TRYING TO FIND A PARKING SPACE IN WEST HOLLYWOOD ON A FRIDAY NIGHT!!!!!!

                                  Where does he come up with those gems! LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!!111111

                                  But we all know that making fun of Religion is totally in nowadays.

                                  Only Christianity, Scientology and other white people religions though right?

                                  It's cool if people practice other religions in other countries because it's a 'different culture' right? Gotta respect those 'other cultures'.

                                  No matter where you go, there you are.

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                                    Wow I really hate your avatar Greg, alot…

                                    "But I was made the way I am, I'm not a stone, I'm just a man…"

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                                      @Greg:

                                      Gotta respect those 'other cultures'.

                                      What is this "respect" you speak of?

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                                        It's always been cool to rag on the Jews, which is why I feel entitled to take my revenge, haha.

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                                          Wow I really hate your avatar Greg, alot…

                                          And yet I love you so very much.

                                          What is this "respect" you speak of?

                                          Well they generally seemed to be spared the slings and arrows of the media and bloggers.

                                          I mean, when's the last time you heard a report on the FUCKED UP MIND-CONTROLLING BUDDHIST BASED CULTS OF JAPAN unless they gas a subway or some shit?

                                          Probably because they're not involved in any way shape or form with politics in America. But what do I know. whistles

                                          No matter where you go, there you are.

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                                            It's a lot easier to bash on what you encounter yourself. Does the Japanese media report on this stuff internally?

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                                              It's a lot easier to bash on what you encounter yourself.

                                              So you'd define yourself as a basher not looking to expand your horizons? Other religions are safe because you haven't encountered them.

                                              Does the Japanese media report on this stuff internally?

                                              Once in a blue moon there's a blib on TV. But for the most part they embrace their religions as a part of culture.

                                              Which is cool either way with you since you haven't encountered it as I understand.

                                              BUT WHEN A POLITICIAN DOES SOMETHING WITH SHINTO WHERE THE WORLD MIGHT FROWN UPON THEM HOLY FUCK-NUTS IN CRANBERRY SAUCE!

                                              No matter where you go, there you are.

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                                                @Greg:

                                                So you'd define yourself as a basher not looking to expand your horizons? Other religions are safe because you haven't encountered them.

                                                I was speaking generically about journalists, not myself. 😛

                                                In the UK, the religions that get the most bashing are Christianty & Islam. But a lot of that is politically motivated. I myself don't really care much for religion in general.

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                                                  Holy fuck nuts on cranberry sauce indeed greg

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                                                    Holy fuck nuts on cranberry sauce indeed greg

                                                    That's 'IN' cranberry sauce. Jesus-tap-dancing-Christ, who would eat their fuck-nuts ON cranberry sauce? Bleck!

                                                    No matter where you go, there you are.

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                                                      @Greg:

                                                      That's 'IN' cranberry sauce. Jesus-tap-dancing-Christ, who would eat their fuck-nuts ON cranberry sauce? Bleck!

                                                      I didn't know jesus was a tap dancer. HOLY SHIT :blink:

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                                                        Fucker taught Gene Kelly all his moves.

                                                        No matter where you go, there you are.

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                                                          GAH!!…..wait....who?

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                                                            One of the greatest actors ever.

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                                                              says who? I never heard of him

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                                                                Says me. Your loss.

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                                                                  yeah? well aint that just grand

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                                                                    Of corse Jesus could tap-dance. That's his secret to walking on water!

                                                                    Just a place-holder until I find a more interesting picture.

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                                                                      Of corse Jesus could tap-dance. That's his secret to walking on water!

                                                                      Brook = Jesus ?

                                                                      Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo !!!!!!!

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                                                                        What, you thought Jesus DIDN'T have an afro? Shame on you.

                                                                        Just a place-holder until I find a more interesting picture.

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                                                                          What, you thought Jesus DIDN'T have an afro? Shame on you.

                                                                          Sooooo … Did Jesus Fence too ?

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                                                                            I don't know about fencing, but he played wicked gutiar solos with his violin.

                                                                            Just a place-holder until I find a more interesting picture.

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                                                                              I don't know about fencing, but he played wicked gutiar solos with his violin.

                                                                              This is as close I could find on such short notice :
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                                                                                @GEPPETTOSMONSTER:

                                                                                yeah? well aint that just grand

                                                                                You never saw Singin' in the Rain? Well, allow me to enlighten you on some culture

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                                                                                Hmm, so…

                                                                                Carpenter
                                                                                Tap-dancer
                                                                                Fencer
                                                                                Violinist
                                                                                Miracle worker and Savior of the Christian faith

                                                                                I guess Jesus was a jack of all trades.

                                                                                [And if the band you're in starts playing different tunes
                                                                                I'll see you on the dark side of the moon]

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                                                                                  Jesus Vs. Buddha - Cage Match,
                                                                                  Be there or be Square … XD

                                                                                  Sure Buddha can meditate, but can he build a mahogany table in half a day ?

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                                                                                    I hate that poking fun at religion is "in" nowadays, so many idiots going around trying to be funny and smart poking fun at things they dont even understand.

                                                                                    im not religious but i was always taught that religion is a ways of getting through hard times, having faith and hope, and i do believe those things are good for humanity.

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                                                                                      im not religious but i was always thought that religion is a ways of getting through hard times, having faith and hope, and i do believe those things are good for humanity.

                                                                                      Religion, though, has largely been based on exploiting those aspects of humanity. Many people believe that that is how the first religions started, though there is no proof. I think for every positive benefit there is to religion, there is at least one equal or greater detriment. But that's just my opinion.

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                                                                                        Religion, though, has largely been based on exploiting those aspects of humanity. Many people believe that that is how the first religions started, though there is no proof. I think for every positive benefit there is to religion, there is at least one equal or greater detriment. That's my opinion, though.

                                                                                        yea but for the most part , people take advantage of religion, I dont think religion takes advantage of anyone. people believe and have faith in their gods to get through times and to find meaning in things, and then there are people who take advantage of those people.

                                                                                        its not liek they actually had time/freedom to chose, like many american teenagers nowadays, they spend days contemplating trying to decide if religion is for them, people in other countries just dont have that kind of time or freedom. and then white ppl make fun of them, thats fucked up.

                                                                                        i dont know im just thinking.

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                                                                                          …I've never actually seen a non-religious person actually defend it.

                                                                                          Wow.

                                                                                          この世に悪があるとすればそれは人の心だ。

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                                                                                            Most people who aren't religious aren't that way because they're vehemently against it.

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                                                                                              Most people who aren't religious aren't that way because they're vehemently against it.

                                                                                              True. A lot of atheists believe that religion is corrupting the world and trying to turn people into mindless servants. And many consider themselves to be the "enlightened few".

                                                                                              Personally, I am an atheist and I really don't agree with the whole religion concept, but I try not to rain on other's religious parades especially since most of the rest of my family are devout Christians. Personally, I don't really like the idea of Christianity cause the whole just never sat well with me. Also, I really don't agree with God and his methods. I don't like how he's always smiting and killing infidels that would dare go against him in the Old Testament.

                                                                                              Jesus seems like a cool guy though. I got no problems with him.

                                                                                              [And if the band you're in starts playing different tunes
                                                                                              I'll see you on the dark side of the moon]

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                                                                                                yea but for the most part , people take advantage of religion, I dont think religion takes advantage of anyone. people believe and have faith in their gods to get through times and to find meaning in things, and then there are people who take advantage of those people.

                                                                                                its not liek they actually had time/freedom to chose, like many american teenagers nowadays, they spend days contemplating trying to decide if religion is for them, people in other countries just dont have that kind of time or freedom. and then white ppl make fun of them, thats fucked up.

                                                                                                i dont know im just thinking.

                                                                                                True. I understand your point that it's annoying when people who don't understand the issue attack others. It's just as bad as religious people attacking non-believers.

                                                                                                In terms of control, though, it happens less nowadays because of the week grasp of religion, but those who speak for the gods gain the privileges of the gods. Sacrifices were traditionally just barbecues for the priests of a religion, for example. And then there's also the immense power over the people that the mouthpiece has. If they want, the speakers can use their following for riches or for wars, whatever they want. I do respect the minimalist 'religions' (like Buddhism or Taoism) more, since they don't really want that power.

                                                                                                It's not a religious thing as much as it is a societal thing. There are always people who want power. In terms of religion, the power of a god is the greatest one can achieve, so it's an easy target for exploitation. People do find their ways, though, outside of it (like Oprah's control over her fanbase, which frankly scares me a bit).

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                                                                                                  How come everyone always associates God and religion with the worst elements of its religion. Did God smite? Yes, he smote his ass off. But then he sent some dude down to make everyone happy, and free trapped souls n' shit.

                                                                                                  Really, it's all just multiple accounts by multiple people. Probably why it's nearly impossible to completely obey every single thing the bible says to 100% accuracy. Too many different interpritations by different people.

                                                                                                  Maybe I'm just lazy, but I always went with whatever religion says "God probably exists. Makes sense. The rest I'll find out when I'm dead." Lazyasstianity, I guess.

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                                                                                                    True. A lot of atheists believe that religion is corrupting the world and trying to turn people into mindless servants. And many consider themselves to be the "enlightened few".

                                                                                                    Wait, I think you interpreted what I said as the opposite of what I meant, and I see now that I wrote it in a confusing way. I mean to say that most people who aren't religious are NOT vehemently against it. They either simply weren't raised on it or don't find it all that compelling. Non-religious people don't need to be lumped in with the extreme "religion is the root of all evil" atheists out there.

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                                                                                                      @Captain:

                                                                                                      How come everyone always associates God and religion with the worst elements of its religion. Did God smite? Yes, he smote his ass off. But then he sent some dude down to make everyone happy, and free trapped souls n' shit.

                                                                                                      Doesn't change the fact that he still killed a lot of people. He shouldn't had to have sent his son down to die for our sins IMO. He shouldn't have been killing his own children.

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                                                                                                      Wait, I think you interpreted what I said as the opposite of what I meant, and I see now that I wrote it in a confusing way. I mean to say that most people who aren't religious are NOT vehemently against it. They either simply weren't raised on it or don't find it all that compelling. Non-religious people don't need to be lumped in with the extreme "religion is the root of all evil" atheists out there.

                                                                                                      Ah. Well, whatever.

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                                                                                                        @Captain:

                                                                                                        How come everyone always associates God and religion with the worst elements of its religion. Did God smite? Yes, he smote his ass off. But then he sent some dude down to make everyone happy, and free trapped souls n' shit.

                                                                                                        People do that because it's hard to want to raise a god that might smite you at any given moment. That's my take on the source of that criticism.

                                                                                                        Maybe I'm just lazy, but I always went with whatever religion says "God probably exists. Makes sense. The rest I'll find out when I'm dead." Lazyasstianity, I guess.

                                                                                                        Just go by Pascal's Wager. Works for me, haha.

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