Me, Thrice-Baked

I received some really insulting and demeaning responses for saying that I pray to the whole of humanity in this question:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Apr3U...

According to The Collaborative International Dictionary of English,Praying does NOT solely mean worshiping God, "prayer" is also defined as: 1. The act of praying, or of asking a favor; earnest request or entreaty; hence, a petition or memorial addressed to a court or a legislative body. 2.The form of words used in praying; an expressed petition. I was repeatedly asked who I am praying to (although the answer to that was quite clear in the question itself) and how can I pray if it's not to God? I say, REREAD THE DEFINITION OF PRAYER. Please. I can do it any time, sitting here, going there, whatever. I pray to the whole of humanity in the hope their actions and words will be utilized for the advancement and betterment of mankind.

Since when did you all corner the market on prayer? I am a humanist. I pray to the whole of humanity. It's quite insulting to realize that many of you believe an atheist cannot pray if they don't believe in a God (or your God).

People can only read them if they go to my profile and then click on My Questions. It's ridiculous. Funnily enough, questions like this go up immediately. I'm getting a little paranoid here. Can they refuse to allow legitimate questions? Why are questions like this allowed but not ones about atheism? Sca-aa-ary.

P.S. If you'd like to prove me wrong, go to my questions on my profile page and check when they were sent. Then go to R&S and check if they've been posted to the board itself.

President Bush wanted to use a local church for a photo op. His advance man said to the pastor, "We will make a $10,000 contribution to your church if, during your introduction of the president, you say he is a saint."

The pastor agreed and accepted the $10,000 contribution.

In introducing the President before a nationally televised audience, the pastor began, "George Bush is a nitwit and a petty, self-absorbed hypocrite. He stole the 2000 election and probably the 2004 election as well," the reverend continued. "He has polarized the country. He has politicized science. He lied about his military record. He invaded a country on totally false pretenses... (Cont'd)

And no, this does not belong in the "books" section for you traditionalists out there. I asked it there ages ago.

By James Agee. It's sad because I'm always telling my novel-friendly friends to read it but only my mate has. I think it's the title that turns everyone off. Don't let it. It is beautiful and tragic. For theists and non-theists alike. I think it should be a required read for life. Of course I am biased. I believe this book saved my life in many ways (no, not in a religious way). After I read the first section of about 4 pages (called "Knoxville Summer, 1915") I put it down for a month because I was too moved and felt too familiar to read further. Seriously. It's just that beautiful. It took me a month to digest the brilliant poetry of those first 4 pages. The rest is a knockout. There are a few italicized sections wherein the editors chose where they thought Agee (who won the Pulitzer posthumously) would have put them. Pure poetry.

plus two? Aw heck, just tell me your favorite moment on here.

As this question was deleted the first time I have reworded it slightly and I hope that those of you who didn't catch it the first time have the pleasure of seeing it now.

Some fundie wrote this poem about Easter. I want to share it with you so that you too may partake of it's hysteria. I nearly choked on my wafer. It's chocolate, dammit, not THAT wafer! http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=200704...

LOL "Teats" ROTFL

...or is it just the higher temperature?

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AiJCa...

I love this guy. He is my new favorite Fundie. Thank you GunningForJesus!

You're welcome. ~~*Gives you a cookie*~~

Yes, 'n' how many truths can a scientist prove

Before they believe we evolved?

Yes, 'n' how many lies can evangelists preach

Before they're forever off channel twelve?

The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind,

The answer is blowin' in the wind.

How many times must a woman submit

To the male-dominated religions?

Yes, 'n' how many years can it take to admit

That what isn't there is illusion?

Yes, 'n' how many deaths will it take till they know

That there isn't a hell or a heaven?

The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind,

The answer is blowin' in the wind.

How many years can some dogma exist

Before it's washed to the sea?

Yes, 'n' how many years can some people exist

Before they're allowed to be free?

Yes, 'n' how many times can a man turn his head,

And pretend that he just doesn't see?

The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind,

The answer is blowin' in the wind.

With thanks to one Mr. Bob Dylan. :)

Faith and reality are not always the same thing. The word 'faith' connotes that one believes they could be wrong as well as right.

Does it matter that this reduces morality to individual piety?

Oops. Asked this question earlier with the word "faith" instead of "morality". Made no sense whatsoever.

How will this "new" society prevent abuses from the overlord community?

Does it matter that this reduces morality to individual piety?