seattle: "OLYMPIA — A group of atheists and agnos

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@ 2008-12-01 23:17:00

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"OLYMPIA — A group of atheists and agnostics has placed a sign at the Capitol building that says, in part: "Religion is but myth and superstition that hardens hearts and enslaves minds."

The sign, sponsored by the Madison, Wisc.-based Freedom From Religion Foundation, is in part a reaction to a Nativity scene put up in the Capitol by a private citizen."

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2008456344_webatheist01.html

The full sign says this:

At this season of the winter solstice, may reason prevail. There are no gods, no devils, no angels, no heaven or hell. There is only our natural world. Religion is but myth and superstition that hardens hearts and enslaves minds.

Sweet.

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	popcultureicon 2008-12-02 07:23 am UTC (link)
	They lost me at "winter solstice." (Reply to this) (Thread)

	stutts 2008-12-02 07:25 am UTC (link)
	99 problems and a witch ain't one (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	wesa 2008-12-02 07:28 am UTC (link)
	Bout time. (Reply to this)

	ah, the religion of rudeness and disrespect. jsl32 2008-12-02 07:31 am UTC (link)
	that'll show the mean person who put up something harmless and sweet (though technically inaccurate). (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Re: ah, the religion of rudeness and disrespect. king_chiron 2008-12-02 07:57 am UTC (link)
	Why is it rude for an atheist to proclaim their beliefs? If someone stands up and says they believe Jesus is the son of God is that "rude" to those that don't believe it? (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	watchout5 2008-12-02 07:40 am UTC (link)
	yay I'm being represented :D (Reply to this)

	geneticlemon 2008-12-02 07:47 am UTC (link)
	Haha. I love how even atheists are intolerant ... I guess humans are just naturally flawed. As for the nativity scene ... I'd like to remind that citizen of "separation of church and state." Religion doesn't belong on the steps of our capitol. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	dianthus 2008-12-02 07:53 am UTC (link)
	I like the /idea/ of having an atheist display. However, this sounds mean-spirited and, well, preachy. /neohellenist (Reply to this) (Thread)

	talheres 2008-12-02 07:59 am UTC (link)
	However, this sounds mean-spirited and, well, preachy. Same here. I find it as annoying as the fundy propaganda during this time of year. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	scearley 2008-12-02 07:54 am UTC (link)
	so it's just the more "inclusive" response to what the airport did last year. (Reply to this)

	blahthequah 2008-12-02 08:16 am UTC (link)
	hail satan (Reply to this) (Thread)

	nihil_duce 2008-12-02 01:22 pm UTC (link)
	...and his orchestra! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	arrogantb 2008-12-02 08:41 am UTC (link)
	maybe we could just not have any displays on public property... on the flip side - it would be awesome if someone pretending to represent scientologists managed to put in a display... (do some sort of xenu/jetliner nativity scene...) (Reply to this) (Thread)

	lady_gray 2008-12-02 09:16 am UTC (link)
	I always appreciate your comments, for being both sensible and amusing. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	zachattack87 2008-12-02 06:24 pm UTC (link)
	I agree. I'm agnostic/atheist/whatever and while I don't believe in God, I don't discount that many good things have been done in the name of religion (granted there are many bad things too). But religion does breed compassion as often as it does close-mindedness, in my opinion. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	lady_gray 2008-12-02 09:19 am UTC (link)
	As I say about any group that believes passionately: you won't win anyone over to your cause if you're an asshole about it. That said, I am in this group and struggle daily for patience with the small-mindedness that religion inbreeds. (Reply to this)

	chiaspod 2008-12-02 10:45 am UTC (link)
	I applaud the atheists' desire to participate during the Christmas season. God bless 'em! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	lamzydivy 2008-12-03 06:05 am UTC (link)
	Ahahah we don't want Christmas, we just want gifts :\| I think we should make up a "Give me all of your money day". Don't they have something like that in Japan? Happy day! Give me all of your money! Oh, and some cookies too! K thx! Let's make this happen. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	muddy_feet 2008-12-02 02:20 pm UTC (link)
	I heard about this as well. Totally fantastic. (Reply to this)

	teh_dirty_robot 2008-12-02 07:59 pm UTC (link)
	"God's Guantanamo" HAHAHAHA (Reply to this) (Parent)

	lamzydivy 2008-12-03 05:59 am UTC (link)
	I like "One life to live"! (Reply to this) (Parent)

	eleri 2008-12-02 05:27 pm UTC (link)
	As I said elsewhere, I'd be much more empathetic with the atheistic movement, if they didn't seem determined to look down their noses and proclaim all non-atheists delusional morons. (Reply to this) (Thread)

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	lady_gray 2008-12-02 09:35 pm UTC (link)
	BUT THEY ARE. It's so frustrating being surrounded by credulous people with no capability for critical thinking. (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	talheres 2008-12-02 05:45 pm UTC (link)
	but why is the hate part needed? Because being openyl antagonistic to a large percentage of humanity is a great way to change people's minds. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	badrobot68 2008-12-02 09:13 pm UTC (link)
	This is why I love Seattle. (Reply to this)

	marc17 2008-12-02 11:39 pm UTC (link)
	Please leave science out of this. Atheism isn't testable and isn't supported by science. It's a faith based belief. (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	xopherg 2008-12-02 10:34 pm UTC (link)
	We are weak and pitiful compared to this display. http://laughingsquid.com/flying-spaghetti-monster-statue-outside-of-tennessee-courthouse/ (Reply to this)

	dothefrug 2008-12-03 05:15 am UTC (link)
	to me, this sign is the same as the people who intimidate and harrass prop 8 supporters: a childish way to support a good natured cause, which isn't much different from the "religious nuts". or PETA. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	lady_gray 2008-12-03 10:17 am UTC (link)
	I wouldn't call prop 8 good-natured. (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	foolishgirl5239 2008-12-08 02:44 am UTC (link)
	"Religion is but myth and superstition that hardens hearts and enslaves minds." SO TRUE!! (Reply to this)

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