Should Theists Be Allowed To Shop/Vote?

Started by Xerographica, August 26, 2013, 06:44:25 PM

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Xerographica

Do we really need millions of mosques, synagogues, churches, temples and cathedrals?  Do we really need to debate whether schools should teach evolution or creationism?  Do we really need to struggle to try and ensure that abortion isn't outlawed?  Do we really need to fight for marriage equality?  Given that society's resources are scarce/limited... couldn't all that time, money, effort and energy be used in more valuable/productive ways?

If you're an atheist...isn't it a given that the outcome would be largely beneficial if we simply made it illegal for theists to vote/shop for themselves?  

If you're a theist...isn't it a given that the outcome would be largely beneficial if we simply made it illegal for atheists to vote/shop for themselves?

If you're an adult...isn't it a given that the outcome is largely beneficial because it's illegal for people who believe in Santa Claus to vote?  Doesn't it follow then that we would benefit even more if we made it illegal for minors to shop for themselves?  Couldn't all the money wasted on ice cream, candy and toys be better spent on more valuable things?

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AllPurposeAtheist

Xero must be your IQ because it fits well.
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Poison Tree

Did this really need to be its own topic? Why not put it as a reply in your other topic?
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Xerographica

Quote from: "Poison Tree"Did this really need to be its own topic? Why not put it as a reply in your other topic?
Because I want you to explain to me why you, an atheist, firmly support theists shopping/voting even though the outcome is, from your perspective, detrimental.

AllPurposeAtheist

You've demonstrated a good deal of stupid. You should be rendered incapable of voting and shopping.

Next question! :)
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Thumpalumpacus

I'm pretty sure you've already argued that everyone should be allowed to vote and shop, Zero.

I hope you're saving up for college.  The scholarship doesn't look to be in the cards.
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the_antithesis

Maybe if we don't allow theists to shop, they'll starve to death.

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Quote from: "Xerographica"Do we really need millions of mosques, synagogues, churches, temples and cathedrals?  Do we really need to debate whether schools should teach evolution or creationism?  Do we really need to struggle to try and ensure that abortion isn't outlawed?  Do we really need to fight for marriage equality?  Given that society's resources are scarce/limited... couldn't all that time, money, effort and energy be used in more valuable/productive ways?

If you're an atheist...isn't it a given that the outcome would be largely beneficial if we simply made it illegal for theists to vote/shop for themselves?  

If you're a theist...isn't it a given that the outcome would be largely beneficial if we simply made it illegal for atheists to vote/shop for themselves?

If you're an adult...isn't it a given that the outcome is largely beneficial because it's illegal for people who believe in Santa Claus to vote?  Doesn't it follow then that we would benefit even more if we made it illegal for minors to shop for themselves?  Couldn't all the money wasted on ice cream, candy and toys be better spent on more valuable things?
I have no idea why you would advocate denial of a civil right or rights for anyone. I AM for taxing churches as they ARE a going concern. I also would apply the laws that are enforced on political action groups as all churches are political action groups! The tax disclosure alone would shut down most churches!

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Quote from: "Xerographica"Do we really need millions of mosques, synagogues, churches, temples and cathedrals?  Do we really need to debate whether schools should teach evolution or creationism?  Do we really need to struggle to try and ensure that abortion isn't outlawed?  Do we really need to fight for marriage equality?  Given that society's resources are scarce/limited... couldn't all that time, money, effort and energy be used in more valuable/productive ways?

If you're an atheist...isn't it a given that the outcome would be largely beneficial if we simply made it illegal for theists to vote/shop for themselves?  

If you're a theist...isn't it a given that the outcome would be largely beneficial if we simply made it illegal for atheists to vote/shop for themselves?

If you're an adult...isn't it a given that the outcome is largely beneficial because it's illegal for people who believe in Santa Claus to vote?  Doesn't it follow then that we would benefit even more if we made it illegal for minors to shop for themselves?  Couldn't all the money wasted on ice cream, candy and toys be better spent on more valuable things?

This has been the natural outworking of atheism (i.e. tyranny and eventual death).  I'm not surprised to see these kinds of questions asked and seriously considered.
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Hydra009

Quote from: "gomtuu77"This has been the natural outworking of atheism (i.e. tyranny and eventual death).
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QuoteI'm not surprised to see these kinds of questions asked and seriously considered.
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Fidel_Castronaut

Quote from: "gomtuu77"This has been the natural outworking of atheism (i.e. tyranny and eventual death).  I'm not surprised to see these kinds of questions asked and seriously considered.

1. What on earth is 'outworking [sic] of atheism'? Is this going to be a 'but hitler was an atheist!!!!!!!!!11!1!1111!1!1!1!1!10!!!' retort?
2. If you LUARKED MOAR you'd see nobody takes Xero seriously, not even himself.
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