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Did Actor Denzel Washington Really Call Atheists ‘Sociopaths?’

Did Actor Denzel Washington Really Liken Atheists to Sociopaths?

Actor Denzel Washington (AP)

Denzel Washington, 57, is one of Hollywood’s most well-known and vocal Christians. His religious views are well-documented, as the actor has been more than open about sharing his religious perspective with fans and media outlets, alike. But recently, Washington has caught some negative attention for comments that some say link atheists to sociopaths.

While promoting his new movie “Safe House,” the actor described the difficulty of playing one of the main characters, Tobin Frost — an ex-CIA agent that has turned into an international (and infamous) criminal. When asked if it was challenging to portray the character, he said:

“There‘s a book I read called ’The Sociopath Next Door.’ And — I read something from it every day before I would go on the set. It really became my guide. When you think of a sociopath…you think of someone violent. The overwhelming majority of sociopaths aren’t violent. They just have a desire to win. They just don’t have a conscience — they don’t have it. The majority of them are atheists as well. So that was the book that was sort of my Bible if you will…in preparation for this part.”

See Washington make these comments, below:

In an interview with Matt Lauer of the “Today Show,” Washington made similar comments last week.

“I read this book called ‘The Sociopath Next Door,’ and that was like my Bible, that I related to,” he said. “The traits of a sociopath: No conscience, no sense of remorse, usually atheist, just always want to win, dominate…He‘s about to get waterboarded and he’s telling the guy he brought the wrong towels. He’s still trying to win.”

Here’s how the delivered those remarks (around 1:45):

 

These statements have sparked some harsh critiques and accusations. The Christian Post provides a recap of the debate surrounding his commentary:

 

The character description offended some who said that Washington was purposefully linking atheists and sociopaths. The Examiner published an article titled “Denzel Washington Associates Atheists with Sociopaths.” Users on the Examiner blog had mixed responses. Some compared his statements to that of Mel Gibson, who was accused of being anti-Semitic and stated that they would no longer watch Denzel Washington films due to the offensive remark.

However others suggested that linking the comment was a stretch. “I think this is way over blown. He is describing his character. There are atheist nut jobs out there just like there are religious nut jobs. In other words, the actions this character is committing is not due to some belief in God, but due to some other sociopath traits,” Christopher Lewis wrote.

After reviewing Washington’s actual quotes, it seems he was saying that sociopaths tend (the majority) to be atheists, not that atheists are definitively sociopaths. There’s clearly a difference between those two ideals.

(H/T: Christian Post)

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  • GoodStuff
    Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:59pm

    Oh noes…the Paulbots are gonna be angry.

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    • Miami
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 2:17pm

      I am Denzel…..LMAO

      Hollywood must be on fire and they can‘t black ball one of their best actor’s of all time.

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    • JRook
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 2:36pm

      What the author and the ideological lemmings here never took a logic class. Sociopaths being atheists does not translate to Atheists are Sociopaths. But thanks for the edgy approach. Its that kind of logic that says everyone who uses heroin started with pot…… they also drank milk as a kid.

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    • Therightsofbilly
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 3:00pm

      Hey ROOK,

      What is clear to me is that you did not read the entire article, nor did you read all the posts before you jumped to your usual lemming-like conclusion.

      But that’s OK, I know, time is money and you gotta keep those post counts up.

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    • SoupSandwich
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 3:28pm

      Post counts? Rooky gets like mula from a toady to troll? Explains oh so much. Mkay.

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    • zorro
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 4:14pm

      “Rapists tend to be men.”

      Wait, did I just call ALL men “rapists”?

      This_is_stupid.

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    • StonyBurk
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 4:16pm

      From what I read it seems to me Denzel Washington -who is an excellent actor IMO ,said simply that the book he had read said many sociopaths tend to be atheists as well. I have not read the book myself–but it seems to fit what I ,myself have seen and believe to be true.

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    • ChiefGeorge
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 4:28pm

      Now he’s the man of the year. I enjoy many of Denzels characters on the screen. To me he is kinda like the new John Wayne. Whoa! Before you jump all over me, JW played some devilish characters himself like in Red River.

      Book of Eli really grabbed my attention for the way Denzel showcased sound morality against immoral sociopaths embodied in his nemesis Gary Oldhams character. Unfortunately, there are not enough real people like Denzel who are accepted by Hollywood producers and directors to have the same kind of impact the morally bound characters of 1940-1970. We went with the anti-hero instead from about 70 forward. The one who bucks the system and portrays everybody in it completely corrupt and devious even the military. I hope the tide will turn with the upcoming Valor movie about Navy Seals. Men need role models badly these days. Too much attention over the years turning women into unbelievable characters esp the kind with powers…both men and women. Real values without special powers are the real powers we need to showcase. Denzel is doing that. I don’t recall him ever playing an action hero or endowed with telekinetic powers. He did however pull off some good moves in Book of Eli but nothing over the top.

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    • SpankDaMonkey
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 4:55pm

      .
      I wonder if he voted for Obama, because he was Black?………

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    • TruthHurtsBad
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 4:59pm

      “huurrr durrrr let‘s stereotype people who don’t agree with me politically… ”

      that’s how I imagine you sound, now go change your diaper!

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    • jzs
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 5:09pm

      I’ts not clear to me the book actually says that sociopaths are disproportianately athiests. I doubt any legitimate psychologist would claim athiesm causes anyone to be an sociopath. But I can believe that many of the most successful people in our country are sociopaths: people whose success is due in part because they don’t care who or how many people they step on or destroy on their path to acquiring wealth. You know the type.

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    • AvengerK
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 5:31pm

      and just for that…I*‘m going to see Washington’s latest film again. Just look at all the litigation and “offense” atheists take to the most innocuous religious reference in public, if that’s not sociopathy then what is? They‘re so easily offended aren’t they?

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    • Right_on_the_Left_Coast
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 5:37pm

      If Denzel had sociopaths were usually Christians, he would have been hailed by Hollywood as one the enlightened elites.

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    • jb.kibs
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 5:38pm

      i‘m a paulbot and i think it’s his right to think that way, it doesn’t hurt anyone…
      I follow the message of Jesus and take to heart the lessons and history in the Holy Scriptures.
      it’s easy to link atheists to sociopaths, at the same time, i know some moral atheists… i also know some immoral \ sociopathic “religious” people… we are individuals and entitled to believe whatever we want as long as it’s not damaging on other people or their property. I may not agree with what you are saying but i will die defending your right to say it.

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    • Therightsofbilly
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 5:39pm

      JZS

      Really channeling your uncle Saul in that post, aren’t you?

      He was not quoting the book JZS, those were his words. Listen to the clip. He clearly prefaces those words with…….” when you think of a sociopath, or when I thought of a sociopath”…. then he continues with….”you think of someone that is violent, no conscience, usually atheist”

      His words JZS.

      No one said atheism causes someone to be a sociopath. It was said that most sociopaths tend to be atheists.

      But as usual you do your very best to twist everything around and make it sound like you know what you are talking about.

      And yes, I know the type.

      Clinton (Both)
      John Edwards
      Anthony Weiner
      Jesse Jackson
      Sharpton
      Countless others

      That’s Saul Folks

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    • kmichaels
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 5:40pm

      Did JSZ just praise Hitler and Stalin because they were good at stepping on people in order to get their way? JSZ is known to have certain mental disorders.

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    • Therightsofbilly
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 5:42pm

      Oh, I forgot Spooky Dude”

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    • flyoverbob
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 5:47pm

      @ Jrook

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    • Big Book Harry
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 5:50pm

      @ZORRO Perfect analogy. The similarity between atheists and sociopaths is accountability. I will leave it at that.

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    • flyoverbob
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 5:52pm

      @JROOK,
      Got milk?Why certanly I see the logic there,milk,pot,heroin.Because everyone who smokes pot drank milk.I see your point,DOLT

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    • Leader1776
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 6:18pm

      @Chief
      Great post! Thanks for taking the time. If you’re interested, go to Valor’s website and watch a few videos about it. My Wife and I seldom support Hollywood. Last movie in years was Red Tails. The next will be Valor. Actually, after reading this thread, maybe we should consider Safe House.

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    • Leader1776
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 6:24pm

      @JZS
      As usual you miss the point. The book draws no cause and effect, but an association. Quite different. And, again, you show your political bent or lack of life experiences. Sociopaths/atheists seldom are attempting to acquire WEALTH. It is always power ……….. similar to politicians, especially on the left (power over peoples lives).

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    • M1A2_Tanker
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 6:26pm

      He is 100% correct according to the Mayo clinic!

      “Definition
      By Mayo Clinic staff

      Antisocial personality disorder is a type of chronic mental illness in which a person’s ways of thinking, perceiving situations and relating to others are abnormal — and destructive.

      People with antisocial personality disorder typically have no regard for right and wrong. They may often violate the law and the rights of others, landing in frequent trouble or conflict. They may lie, behave violently, and have drug and alcohol problems. And people with antisocial personality disorder may not be able to fulfill responsibilities to family, work or school.

      Antisocial personality disorder is sometimes known as sociopathic personality disorder. A sociopath is a particularly severe form of antisocial personality disorder. “

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    • ChildOfTheKing
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 6:31pm

      In a way, Denzel is absolutely correct! WHY? Look at the atheists these past several years. They are WAGING WAR on Christians and anyone else or entity that allows GOD into classrooms, government, and anyplace else. THEY MUST WIN their cause OR ELSE. I have not read lately that they have become violent because I believe there are not as many of them as there are Christians and non-Atheists. DO YOU GET IT YET? However, after having said that, I do believe earth is in its last days before the coming of Jesus Christ and/or the Rapture, whichever you believe. Therefore, I believe Atheists and other evil beliefs and cults will come forward and stand together AGAINST US.

      I said all that to say this: IF YOU ARE NOT PRAYED UP AND WALKING WITH THE LORD, YOU WILL LOSE. Do any of you understand this????

      We are waging a SPIRITUAL WARFARE BATTLE, ESPECIALLY HERE IN AMERICA, a country founded by divine providence, BUT because a LOT of God-fearing Americans LEFT THEIR FIRST LOVE BEHIND (when they first fell in love with Jesus and gave their lives to Him) and continued on in their everyday lives, NOT READING THEIR BIBLES AND PRAYING, have weakened God’s stronghold on our great country.

      THOSE OF YOU WHO DO NOT READ YOUR BIBLE AND PRAY DAILY, WILL ANSWER TO GOD FOR THAT – MARK MY WORDS. That is, thus saith the Lord.

      In order to draw God back into strengthening this country & protecting it, YOU MUST PRAY DAILY, AND SOMETIMES MORESO.

      Do any of you get this yet?????????

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    • rush_is_right
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 6:37pm

      another reason to like him!!!

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    • MarsBarsTru7
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 6:44pm

      I don’t know why anyone would have a problem with what he said. It’s true. By definition it’s absolutely impossible to be a sociopath that follows a religion that is morality based. Aaaaand that pretty much eliminates most religions.

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    • Leader1776
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 6:45pm

      @M1A2_Tanker
      Good citation. Could have used DSM4 as well. BTW in my youth I tested/inspected the fore-runner of the Abrams (A1E2). Did the A2 have the Shillelagh as well?

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    • ChiefGeorge
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 6:47pm

      @Leader1776,

      I asked my son if he’d like to see Valor and he is excited. I hope something in it will spark his interest and guide him away from film directing.

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    • Dan
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 7:48pm

      Denzel Washington good for you. One of the few in hollywood with a brain.

      Dan

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    • MS Patriot
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 7:57pm

      This is the typical logic that most liberals use against Christians. Only problem, Denzel is black, well respected and would be more difficult to attack than Herman Cain.

      Lin Sanity, just said,” trust in God and have faith in him.” Oh the horror for the MSM, the most popular story in basketball is tainted with Christianity. How they must feel to have all their top stories being thrown back in their faces by Jesus. First with Tebow and now with this young man.

      Christians keep praying and believing, we will have our day. If not in 2012, then on the last day when Satan is cast down into Hell.

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    • Ballot_Box_Revolution
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 8:47pm

      Why would the “Paulbots” be upset???? I think you have a misunderstanding….sure there are a lot of atheists who support Paul. And no one likes to be called names. I know republicans who are atheists.

      But I support Paul and am not an atheist. Actually Washington has a pretty good movie out called “Book of Eli” i recommend it. And I was actually surprised Hollywood put out a pro bible movie…go watch it…..

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    • jzs
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 10:49pm

      An illustrative example of a sociopath would be Jim Baker, former televangelist. He was a hugely successful conman and sociopath Christian. He started the Christian ministry the PTL (pass the loot) club, and leveraged his fund raising skill to buy his own television network and theme park.

      But he also live like a king and payed himself millions of dollars in salary not concerned that his lavish lifestyle was paid for by many of the poorest of Christ’s children. He kept a mistress and the payed her a couple of hundred thousand dollars in his churche’s donations to keep her silent. He defrauded his flock without a thought of remorse, unless maybe after he was caught and then sought “God’s redemption.” Like Gingrich. Then he probably cried a little like Jimmy Swaggart after confessing his trysts. Then, as a devout Christian, he was good to go in God’s eyes.

      This is the kind of person Denzel, and the book, are describing. There are other example of sociopaths who aren’t televangelists for sure, but I imagine a like Jim Baker is the kind of the guy Denzel is playing in this movie. Can’t wait to see it!

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    • Therightsofbilly
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 11:58pm

      JZS

      And your point is exactly what, JZS?

      Was someone here claiming that Jimmy was a great guy? No/

      Was someone here claiming that no self described religious person could ever be a sociopath? No.

      Did anyone claim that all atheists were sociopaths? No.(Although you did create a straw man argument in your first post about the “legitimate” psychologist)

      So what exactly is the point of your pulling the name out of thin air, of a long forgotten, fake Christian charlatan. Other that to join in and pile on with all the rest of Christian bashers flooding the landscape lately.

      Tell me JZS, do you feel the need to always get the last word, or to always “WIN” the debate?

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    • TiocFaidhArLa
      Posted on February 16, 2012 at 1:05am

      What does this have to do with Ron Paul? Are you trying to look stupid? Just wondering..

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    • Junter
      Posted on February 16, 2012 at 1:12am

      What a dumb comment. You must be proud.

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    • loriann12
      Posted on February 16, 2012 at 7:21am

      @JRook

      That’s what I was going to say…saying most sociopaths are athiest is not saying most athiests are sociopaths. Actually, it is logical. A sociopath is all about self….there’s no room for a god, let alone THE God.

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    • RJL
      Posted on February 16, 2012 at 7:41am

      The problem with atheists is when they die they get all dressed up but no place to go!!

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    • Churchill
      Posted on February 16, 2012 at 7:46am

      Why would this anger ‘paulbots’?

      Ron Paul is a christian, as are most of his supporters. We just don’t like using religion as a tool to score cheap political points like Santorum. If Santorum was a good christian he wouldn’t be so thirsty for blood in Iran.

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    • GhostOfJefferson
      Posted on February 16, 2012 at 9:16am

      Oh look, JZS chimed in with more left wing spin. How surprising.

      “Sociopaths are interested only in their personal needs and desires, without concern for the effects of their behavior on others.”

      Wouldn’t that match up with a fellow who spent his time belittling and sneering at people about their politics on a website where he did not share the predominant belief system of the majority of posters, JZS? Surely, you aren’t doing what you do for money, and you never deviate from the Glorious Party Line and seem to take great joy in belittling people you’ve never met, so I have to assume that you must have psychological motivations?

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    • jzs
      Posted on February 16, 2012 at 11:01am

      GHOST, I think the word you are searching for is “disagreeing.” I know, people find comfort here knowing most support their views. Sorry to shake things up.

      And seriously, you read the posts here, and say that I belittle people? This website is designed for people to belittle and smear Democrats. That’s the point of this place.

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    • Therightsofbilly
      Posted on February 16, 2012 at 11:36am

      Really JZS?

      That’s the reason?

      Even when they print stories that are not particularly kind to Republicans, or conservatives?

      I think you are wearing your “Tokyo Rose” colored glasses again.

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    • kcinco
      Posted on February 16, 2012 at 5:00pm

      I second that…

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    • M1A2_Tanker
      Posted on February 16, 2012 at 5:15pm

      @Leader1776

      The Shillelagh AT missiles were replaced by the TOW system in the early 70s as the development 120mm depleted uranium penetrator proved to be a powerhouse against MBT’s. but I have heard rumors of 120mm Guided AT rounds though I have never seen them. I was actually 19K with an additional skill identifier (ASI) of K4 so I was on the M1A2-SEP (System Enhancement Package). C-D.A.T., Computerized-Dumb-Ass-Tanker LOL

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    • SquidVetOhio
      Posted on March 29, 2012 at 2:47pm

      @CHIEFGEORGE

      What was your rate shipmate? You had to be an ATC. You’re post are always well thought out and spoken.

      Gratuitously,
      AT3 SquidVetOhio (former)

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    • Uranium Wedge
      Posted on March 30, 2012 at 6:28pm

      Denzel kicks ASS!

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    • Realist4U
      Posted on April 21, 2012 at 3:59pm

      TY Denzel, for the truth.

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  • rationallyurs
    Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:59pm

    if the stolen lib shoe fits—–

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    • Leader1776
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 6:36pm

      @ Seeker_of_ WHAT??
      I’m not a thumper, but I do remember my long past Catholic up-bringing. I also understand the basis of many religions and those religious. You do not alleviate burden by accepting God. That’s only the beginning of a life of giving and responsibility. The Atheists on the otherhand have no responsibility to anything or anyone. It is known as the cheap/easy way out. Seeker ………… you need a new secular GPS installed that might help you ‘seek’.

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    • rose-ellen
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 7:59pm

      The religion of america is americanism and those navy seal cold blooded murderers fit the bill of sociopath[no conscience about murderering unarmed people]Even worse then a lack of conscience-they think they’re heroes and the whole culture is patholigical in sharing this lack of ethics.Militarism is sociopathic and pervades the religion of americanism in this 21stc.

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    • LookTowardsTheLight
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 10:34pm

      Speaking of sociopaths, heeerrrrrrrrrrrres ROSE-ELLEN.

      What a loser you are. How many times do I have to tell you ungrateful twit? You hate America, there are plenty of doors for you to leave.

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    • Max jones
      Posted on February 16, 2012 at 12:10pm

      Rose Ellen why don’t we let you run things,and watch as we all get overrun and decimated. Or perhaps you can find a way to nurture love and religeous tolerance in the common jihadist. i won’t attack you for ignorance, but I will ask you to LOOK at what the west is up against in the world today. Isolationism won’t work. That is the reason I don’t like Ron Paul….we have got to be wiser than the serpent and that means using ALL tactics and there SHOULD be no tolerance or mercy for those bent on destruction and murder.

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    • Michael61
      Posted on February 16, 2012 at 2:47pm

      The rule of law: Congress shall make no laws restrciting the freedom to exercise religion.

      The spirit of law: Leave other people belives alone. Don‘t ridicule and you won’t be ridiculed.

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    • UseReasonNotMagic
      Posted on February 17, 2012 at 4:31pm

      In my experience sociopaths tend to wear the christian mask as to not stand out, they may truly be atheist, but they care too much about their image to commit to something like that. I like denzel movies…still do, but he has the wrong idea. I also would not consider myself atheist, but i would consider myself secular, as I think religions tend to do harm as well as some good. but the harm, i can’t ignore.

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  • Michael61
    Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:58pm

    Well, I think that Denzel is technically correct. Even more, most atheists are probably sociopaths.

    “Religion is opium for people” – Karl Marx.

    Yes, religion (faith) serves as a painkiller or Prozac: it gives a person hope, it helps to cope with difficulties. A faithless person is kinda sick, he is kinda missing a part of his consciousness.

    P.S. Being an atheist myself, I wish I could believe in some deity. It would make my life much easier.

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    • Michael61
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 2:05pm

      Btw, it explains why so many atheists are so violent, attack religion, break crosses, piss on crucifixes, etc.

      Sigmund Freud would easily explain it: They have a suppressed faith complex.

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    • JAMACAMECRAZYMAN
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 2:21pm

      @MICHEAL61 – Faith in Jesus comes to people in different ways and intensity. Don’t wish you could believe, start believing and living with Jesus. You will be amazed the difference it makes in your life here and after.

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    • mdeputy7
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 2:42pm

      I would love to speak with you about this. You definitely CAN believe in God. I’m just imagining that you are a very logical person like me, and you feel like you have to have proof that God exists. There are a lot of proofs that you can find. I would love to help you find the information to at least get your gears turning a bit.

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    • Seeker of Truth
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 2:55pm

      @Michael61
      FINALLY! Another atheist that isn’t a commie, pinko, facist, bedwetting, bundle of sticks (via the fasces).
      I do understand the want to believe in a deity. Being able to give over your burdens makes your life easier. Most people don’t understand that even though we may want it, it would require us to lie to ourselves.
      If you are seeking truth though, try reading proverbs. It’s not really overtly religious. If you can decipher analogies it’s just a compilation of truths about the world we live in.
      If that doesn’t work for you, I’d love to speak with you. I’m sure your experiences would be a boon to me, and hopefully vice versa.

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    • 4truth2all
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 2:59pm

      Yo Michael61:

      I do not believe in Jesus to make my life “easier”. I believe in Jesus because of truth … the truth of the bible. Actually my faith has made my life more difficult in some ways. There is no one like Jesus; He is a fact of History and prophesied about in Isaiah and the Pslams hundreds of years before His actual birth. There are over 500 prophesies recorded in the bible ALL of which to date have come true and the days we live in , I believe are those spoken of in Revelation. This last part … my timming could be incorrect about, though is does not seem to be.

      If you are SERIOUS about finding the truth, do not wish, pray / ask for God to reveal His truth to you …. blessings

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    • Michael61
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 3:19pm

      @4Truth: “Easier” doesn’t mean that you work less, or that you don’t sacrifice yourself for others, but at least you have hope. It is much easier being you than being me (realizing that there is nobody to help but myself, that there is nobody to pray, that I have to make all the decisions myself).

      To everyone: Well, my great- (grand-) and parents were Catholics, Orthodox Christians, Jews, Muslims, atheists, and whatever else. I feel myself rather a Taoist (no god, but The Geat Emptiness)…

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    • the wireworker
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 3:39pm

      michael61

      i appreciate your honesty. the first thing one must do is realize they are a sinner (personally not collectively) and fall short of the Glory of God. Jesus is the gift of redeeming us back to a Holy and Righteous God. as the other poster said, life does not get easier it gets harder in some ways but we have a hope in the person, the work of Christ on the cross and his resurrection.

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    • Dstarr55
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 4:29pm

      Michael, I also agree with Denzel – look at how atheist organizations just can’t let people be Christians. They put up bill boards and put in ads in the newspaper downing religion. They sue over the word God being on our money and in our pledge. They seek to take Christ out of Christmas and to take religion out of our history as a country. A Christian, because of their belief that someone unsaved goes to hell, has a reason to try to have an atheist to recognize God but what is the motivation for an atheist to seek Christians to forsake God? There is none other than for their own gratification.

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    • Michael61
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 4:31pm

      Lao Tsu: Emptiness is the Mother of 10,000 things. Naming (labeling) is the Father.

      That is the greatest mistery of the Universe. Emptiness contains the potential to become anything. It is a sea of potential particles and structures, stars, galaxies, living beings… How magnificient!

      Creator is too easy hypothesis for me. Somebody created the Universe and made it self-organizing, so it contains an infinite number of complicated structures? Too easy an explanation. And of course, who created the Creator?

      The Big Bang? Same problem. What caused the Big Bang???

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    • lukerw
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 4:49pm

      NO… probably SOUL-LESS!

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    • Follow_Me_There
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 4:53pm

      Michael, maybe it would help to read the testimonial of a person who searched for the truth for years, and found Christ: http://solasisters.blogspot.com/2010/01/karma-just-doesnt-cut-it.html

      I pray you find what you need.

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    • Walkabout
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 5:04pm

      I could respect someone who has read Erasmus. I could not respect an in your face atheist. Bully for Denzel!

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    • George_Bailey
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 5:27pm

      Michael61

      Maybe the creator had a creator and so on and so forth for may thousands of years, perhaps hundreds of thousands of years. Is that complicated enough?

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    • KarNut
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 5:29pm

      I am not attacking you, but I must say that it takes more “faith” to not believe than to believe.

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    • jb.kibs
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 5:48pm

      yes, we create and destroy, those who create could be the next creator. ;)

      all of life’s answers are carefully packed in a seed. for, all living things come from a germinated seed.

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    • Jstarusa
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 6:15pm

      Yes, I can see that would be a problem for you. Thank you for being honest! I will pray you find your peace that you seek.

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    • ChildOfTheKing
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 6:43pm

      The ONLY way to believe in the one true God Jehovah IS TO READ THE HOLY BIBLE. Pray before you do so and ask God to fill your heart and being with faith and belief EVERY SINGLE TIME YOU READ IT.

      I used to be an atheist, as well. Oh, I thought there was something out there, but I was challenged by a friend of mine to do what I just told you and it took about 3 months, but suddenly my heart changed, my outlook, and faith changed. I cannot explain exactly how it did, but it did. However, to keep your faith, YOU MUST READ AND PRAY DAILY OR AS OFTEN AS YOU CAN. This allows the Holy Spirit to surround you, to help you.

      Lastly, YOU WILL MAKE MISTAKES during your faith travels. ALL PEOPLE MAKE MISTAKES, whether they are followers of Christ or not. The difference is, Christians have someone they can go to discuss it and ask forgiveness – GOD AND JESUS. The non-believer has nothing, no one and that guilt build and builds and builds. If they die before they accept Christ, GOD WILL NOT GIVE THEM GRACE at that time. That is what BLASPHEMING MEANS. A person who blasphemes will deny God/Jesus/Holy Ghost all the way to death and then after death, God WILL judge them as someone who is AGAINST HIM (as an enemy).

      This idea that GOD IS LOVE AND WOULD NEVER HARSHLY JUDGE A NON-BELIEVER is just a big lie of the devil so the devil can snare them and take them for his own. How can you reward evil with good and good with evil? That is contrary to God’s word.

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    • MS Patriot
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 8:04pm

      How hard is it to believe that you were created by a greater being. You would rather attempt to believe you evolved from a puddle of goo against higher odds than if there may be higher forms of life in your own universe.
      How sad to believe you are an accident and you accidentally occurred by chance. It is amazing that new forms of life just don’t continue to develop by chance. Nothing new, just the same old animals and people.
      Yes, being a Christian does seem to give my life more purpose than yours. How sad for you, I will add you to my prayers.

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    • NancyBee
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 11:52pm

      Michael61…”Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.” Matthew 7: 7, 8

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    • YAHSHUARULES
      Posted on February 16, 2012 at 3:57am

      My heart goes out to you and any and all atheists who really would like to believe. I was a life long searcher after truth in all the wrong places: new age, science of mind, metaphysics. occult, you name it…I know now the Truth. I have a relationship with the God of all creation. There is a big difference knowing all this stuff in the mind and actually having a heart experience. I had studied the bible for years and it was just head knowledge. But then I did humble myself and admit I was a sinner and could not save myself and needed to be redeemed. That started a relationship with the Holy Spirit. His Presence is more real to me than anything in this life. I was cold and frozen and unmoved all my life, my mind and intelect I used as a weapon and defense and it was my god. But once I asked Yahshua to not only be my savior but Lord and Master things changed. He said in the bible he sent the comforter (the Holy Spirit), I know thats true. I experience the Holy Spirit’s touch, I feel his warmth on the side of my face, or in my belly, sometimes all around like a blanket of warmth, its a deep thing, a real thing. He gives me the peace that passes understanding. I don’t know how anyone functions in the mad world of today without Him. I weep for you. I have been in the place of quiet desparation, of despair at an emptiness nothing would fill. But the reason people feel that urge is because He will fill it. He is real and you can have a relationship with your Creator.

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    • YAHSHUARULES
      Posted on February 16, 2012 at 4:41am

      To continue this..Just ask, speak from your heart and ask God to show you He is real. If you are reading the bible ask Him to show you its truth. He will. He loves you. You are not a random event in a universe of sound and fury signifying nothing. You are a precious child of the most High. If you don’t know where to start in the bible the Book of John, as John was the most beloved of Yahshua’s disciples, its all about God’s love. And the Psalms are wonderful to read. The Lord will not turn away anyone who calls out to Him. This is not a thing of the head, its a thing of the heart. The bible tells us that the things of the spirit are foolishness to the flesh. I believe anyone who made the comments you made is not so much an atheist but an agnostic. I know so many have been soured by religion. I was. I am talking about a relationship where the Almighty becomes intimate to you and there is no part of your life that He is not involved in. I have had that experience for a relatively short time going on 8 years, but every day in every way His hand is directing my path. I am not saying that stuff doesn’t come up. Challenges, tests, trials. But the Word is my weapon. The Holy Spirit is my best friend, my dearest friend. I pray He becomes yours too. Blessings in the Name of Yahshua

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    • Michael61
      Posted on February 16, 2012 at 10:20am

      Ok, I am an atheist following 10 commandments, knowing that I am a sinner like everybody else, and that I should repent. Basically, I am an atheist who agrees with all tenets of Christianity.

      On the other hand, I also agree with Buddhism (I don’t want to kill any living thing, even worms or flies or plants) and with Taoism (Emptiness is the mother of all things; You have to unlearn all details in order to understand the whole, etc).

      How about that?

      I can not associate myself with Islam or other barbaric cults though… Cutting hands and feet, stoning people, and complete 100% submission to the will of Allah is too much for me…

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    • MarsBarsTru7
      Posted on February 16, 2012 at 12:37pm

      @Michael61 Atheism is an absolute position – It means that you are convinced that deities do not exist. This is opposed to agnosticism which believes that the existence of deities is impossible to know with certainty, or deists or theists that believe that a deity or deities (probably or certainly) exist.

      Atheism requires adherents to assert against theism, because it is a non-belief. It is the equivalent of aphilosophy. It requires adherents to take a materialist scientific view of existence.

      At its core, atheism is a position which refuses to answer or even acknowledge the question “why?”. To clarify – Science attempts to answer “how?”. How does our existence work? How does our universe work? How do we exist? Religion (philosophy) is the study of “why?”. Why is our existence what it is? Why does our universe work? Why do we exist?

      Everything to do with science answers “how?”. Everything to do with religion answers “why?” The monotheistic idea of God – an omniscient, omnipotent, and omnipresent entity that is the ultimate creator and answer to “why?”. I came to understand a while back that absolute atheism is impossible for a sane person to believe. It’s impossible because it is insanity. Morality is absolute. It is absolute because it comes from God and God is absolute. Without God, there is no morality. That is why sociopaths are always atheists.

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    • MarsBarsTru7
      Posted on February 16, 2012 at 1:30pm

      @Michael61 My guess is that you’re probably more of an agnostic than an atheist. You can’t bring yourself to believe there is a God (or gods)? You want to believe?

      You want to believe there is a God because you understand the concept of “why?”. You understand that there is a reason for things. You have reason. “Why?” you do things isn’t limited to “how?” you exist. Materialist science doesn’t answer “why?”. It only answers “how?”. It doesn’t answer why we become sad. It doesn’t answer why we prefer rock and roll or why we prefer classical music. It doesn’t answer why we love. It doesn’t answer why murder is immoral.

      Whether you believe in a religious view of God or not, understand that God is the answer to “why?” for those who do believe in monotheism. It’s not superstition. It’s not hypothetical. It is a “must be” conclusion to the philosophical question “why?”. Without God, there are no absolutes. There is no answer to “why?”, and there is no reason for anything. Everything is relative. There is no morality for atheism. There is only cultural tradition without any purpose. But we know that reason exists. We know because we experience it. That reason itself exists is inherent proof of “God”, however we understand Him.

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    • MarsBarsTru7
      Posted on February 16, 2012 at 1:48pm

      @Michael61 Besides being illogical, there is no reason to it as it is an utter rejection of having a reason for anything. Atheism taken to its conclusion, to its absolute, is an embracement of oblivion and is inextricably linked to nihilism/oblivionism. If you feel compelled to reject what seems fantastic in religion, so be it. If you think all religious theories on the Creation are myth, so be it. It’s not illogical or irrational to make the case that such things are unknowable and doubtful. But, even if those are the limitations you give yourself, those positions aren’t directly linked to atheism. Believing that such things are unknowable or doubtful isn’t the same as adhering to the position that it is certain that there is no “why?“ or an answer to ”why?”. It isn’t the same as believing with certainty that there is no God or gods.

      As for myself, I believe in the Judeo-Christian God. I have my personal reasons for believing in God. I have seen what I believe to be irrefutable evidence of Him. I FEEL Him. Perhaps some day you will too. But, whether you do or not, I hope that some day you’ll at least understand the pointlessness of adhering to atheism.

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    • Michael61
      Posted on February 16, 2012 at 2:36pm

      Cool. Of course I know the distinction between “Why?“ and ”How?”, between religion and science.

      Btw, the question “Why?“ has an answer ”Why not?”. That’s the ultimate explanation for evolution.

      Why one butterfly has green wings and another has orange? Well, why not?

      Taoism again: Emptiness is the Mother of 10,000 things. Emptiness has the potential to become

      ANYTHING (within confines of natural laws). It has a potential for self-organizing.

      If god existed, he would be a computer programmer. You don’t have to specify each and every last

      detail, just make a self-repeating program (loop) and run it. You can generate amazingly

      complicated patterns using very simple programs. Check out fractals.

      Most mathematicians don’t believe that laws of mathematics (and physics) have to make any sense

      at all. Those formulas are simply the result of a huge caleidoscope which is the Universe.

      For instance, there is no explanation “Why?” the relationship between Pi, exponent, circle,

      complex numbers, and electro-magnetic fields exists. It just happened this way that the area of a

      circle is equal to 3.141592… times the square of the radius of the circle.

      Go ahead, try to explain “Why?” you can calculate this:

      Pi = 3 * Sum(n = 0 to infinity) ((2n of n) / (16 ^ n * (2n+1))) = 3 + 1/8 + 9/640 + 15/7168 +

      35/98304 + …

      Why not???

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    • MarsBarsTru7
      Posted on February 16, 2012 at 5:26pm

      “Why not?“ is not an answer to ”why?”. It’s another question. “Why?” asks for an affirmation. “Why not?” asks what is not an affirmation. Your use of “Why not?” as an answer to your butterfly question is an admittance of ignorance, and a statement that you believe that your ignorance doesn’t matter. It does not answer “Why?” at all. An answer would be, “God loves beauty and diversity.”. You actually prove the point that atheistic mentality refuses to acknowledge “why?”.

      Then there is the scientific question “how?”. “How is it that one butterfly has green wings and another has orange?”. A scientific answer would be to state what chemicals cause the colors, what differences in genetics causes the color difference, and the physics of how light is reflected to create color. An evolutionist theory may be that the orange butterfly survived among orange flowers that were abundant while the green butterfly survived among green leaves or flowers that were abundant. Evolution isn’t an answer to “why?”. Evolution is a theory that is an attempt to answer “how?”.

      Saying “why not?“ as an answer to ”why?“ is like saying ”how would it not?“ as an answer to ”how?“ ”How does one butterfly have orange wings and another has green?“ ”How wouldn’t it?”. You indicate very clearly that you do not, in fact, know/perceive the distinction/difference between “why?“ and ”how?”.

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    • MarsBarsTru7
      Posted on February 16, 2012 at 5:53pm

      @ Michael61 And related to your comparison of God to a programmer – You make it obvious that you’re not completely grasping the concept of God. God isn’t just the programmer. God is. Existence is. Because God is, existence is. The material element of existence is because God made it. God didn’t just program the computer. God brought the raw materials for the computer into existence. He assembled the computer. Then he programmed the computer. Now he interacts with the computer.

      And I understand why you brought it up. You were getting at the idea/theory that God could have created the universe and simply set existence into motion. The result of our existence now and how the universe functions is as a result of the ultimate God algorithm. That is theory of deists and theists of “how?” our existence came to be. Get that? “How?”, not “why?”.

      Your math question was a fallacy. Math is a tool that we can use to explore and explain “how?” our universe works. Asking “why?“ I can calculate any mathematical equation is the equivalent to asking ”why?” I have the capability to think and calculate at all. An answer would be, because God intended me to have the ability to explore the universe around me. Again, “why not?” is simply an admission of ignorance. “Why not?” – What conclusion is it? The way you use it, it is as if to assert that there is no reason “why not?” and therefore it is. It’s just a cancellation of “why?”.

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    • MarsBarsTru7
      Posted on February 16, 2012 at 6:12pm

      @Michael61 Michael, you don‘t believe in God because you don’t acknowledge “why?”.

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    • Michael61
      Posted on February 17, 2012 at 10:16am

      “Why” is a loaded question. If you keep asking “Why”, you will either come to Creator, or answer “Why not?”.

      “How” leads you to discovery of more and more new interesting facts and theories. “Why” is the dead end. You already know the answer to “Why”, so you may just stop thinking.

      Religion is an allegory. The Universe has many natural forces and laws, and the religion is an attempt by humans to understand them.

      There are always some opposing forces: Order and Chaos, Establishment and Rebellion, Good and Evil, Hot and Cold, Individualism and Collectivism, Male and Female, etc. You call them God and Devil. Chinese call them Yin and Yang. Karl Marx called them “Unity and struggle of opposites”.

      Good and Evil (God and Devil) is only one dimension, it is too simple concept. There is an infinite number of other (orthogonal) dimensions in the Universe, and you can’t simply project them on the Good – Evil axis.

      That’s why religious people keep arguing is a particular thing “good” or “evil”. Is it good to feed hungry? Yes, but not if they refuse to work, you just spoil them. Is it evil to kill somebody? Yes, but not if he is attacking your wife with a knife.

      Yup, there are no absolutes. Altough, I told you that by your Christian standards, I should be called a saint. I don’t kill, I don’t steal, I help people, and I always realize that I am a sinner and should repent.

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    • The Mouse
      Posted on April 10, 2012 at 6:09pm

      I am an atheist and I have NEVER EVER and nor do I know any atheists that have EVER pissed on crosses, thrown up on hosts or trampled a crucifix or whatever you attributed to us. I HAVE though seen christians blow up abortion clinics where they hurt or killed people. I have seen christians murder abortion doctors. I have seen christians blow up buildings (Oklahoma?). You might all say “well, they weren’t REAL christians”. The point is they identified with a particular set of Christian beliefs, even if they weren’t the same as mainstream Christianity. So we can’t assume ALL Christians believe in killing abortion docs or that ALL atheists have no morals. If anything, I find myself more a follower of Christ’s compassion than most of the Xtians I knew.

      What I HAVE seen is the sociopathic bigotry of not letting atheists or gays become a part of the conservative movement even though we may share the same principles of small government (even though most of you want to shove your Christ down our throats…. so much for small government), fiscal responsibility and strong military. It’s no wonder all atheists and gays go straight for the Libturd Party. You give us no choice. Atheists just don’t want you to legislate YOUR morality on us. Believe in your God, I will respect your right to do so, but also respect my right to not believe as you do. Why not agree to disagree and embrace one another to fight the Left, EMBRACING TOLERANCE without ACCEPTING opposing views

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  • TIME_2_END_THE_PAUL_CAMPAIGN_IN_12
    Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:57pm

    Didn’t FARC revolutionaries in Columbia at one time ask for Denzel Washington, Oliver Stone and Michael Moore to negotiate with the our Government for a swap of prisoners/hostages or something some years ago?

    I wonder why FARC would request those three? Strange. I think our country still has FARC on a terrorist watch list.

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    • dmerwin
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 4:41pm

      I would like to see the Creasy character from “Man on Fire” interrogate FARC and all other terrorists on pay per view.

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  • valleyfever
    Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:55pm

    Seems to me that he was quoting the book he had read.

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  • Carlinpa
    Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:55pm

    Well this is refreshing!! I mean after the shocking revelations and comments from , Danny Glover (Gaia religion), Morgan Freeman (an of faith” — faith in science) and Samuel Jackson( allegedly Christian- but denomination unknown, why is that or how is that?)
    It’s nice to know that someone in hollywood in the black community is sane. He‘s a Real Christian which explains why he doesn’t make comments like the above.

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  • RJJinGadsden
    Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:54pm

    Always liked this guy since St Elsewhere. Sure I don’t always agree with him, but I also don’t always agree with my wife either. Stick it to them Denzel.

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  • FrankWhite
    Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:53pm

    This is not offensive if the statement is true. Just as christians should not be offended if someone said that most people in white power and neo nazi groups are christian.

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    • Hollywoodron
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 2:05pm

      Well, Christians that fell for Darwin-Evolution, yes, they do believe in an evolved race.

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    • Jstarusa
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 6:30pm

      @ frankwhite >If the second part of your statement was true, we would not be having this conversation at all! We would not have the right of free speech!

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    • FrankWhite
      Posted on February 16, 2012 at 10:33am

      @JstarUSA, I am confused about your logic. I did not say all christians subscribe to those beliefs, just as Mr. Washington didn’t say all athiests are sociopaths. I merely said the majority of the people in those organizations self identify as christians.

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  • Disabledvet
    Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:52pm

    I agree with him, some atheist are even trying to get the words under god removed from the pledge of allegence, I think we should remove them, I am for you having your own beliefs, just quit complaining about my, if you don’t like something in my religion look away.

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  • snowdrop
    Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:51pm

    This man is a breath of fresh air among most black actors of today. He seems to be a normal caring human being, amazing!

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    • HKS
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 2:25pm

      I think Archie would call him a regular person.

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  • Tickdog
    Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:48pm

    yawn!

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  • Mark B.
    Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:46pm

    Well looks like he said sociopaths are usually atheists. Totally different.

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    • Cesium
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 4:30pm

      Yea, how about guys like David Koresh?

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    • DD313
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 5:18pm

      That’s why he said “usually”, I think. Besides, once you start believing you are god, it’s hard to be a member of an established religion, so you start your own.

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  • 3monkeysmomma
    Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:42pm

    I don’t know if atheist are sociopaths, but is sure seems like most of them are aggressive bigots.

    PS: Love you, Denzel! Can’t wait to see this movie.

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    • JBaer
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 3:46pm

      My husband and I saw this movie last night as we like most of Denzel’s stuff. This movie was very good but I didn’t care (at all!) for the camera work. Just about got a headache with all the shaky camerawork. Why do they think they have to film like that? Have tripods for level stability suddenly become taboo?

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  • geomann
    Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:41pm

    Denzel is a really great actor, and seems to be a down to earth guy. I heard a rumor that he regularly writes checks to cover needs that he comes across during his travels, but doesn’t like to take credit for it. He just sounds like a nice guy to me.

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  • amerbur
    Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:40pm

    No, Denzel Washington did not say atheists are sociopaths. He said that in the book he was reading, sociopaths are usually atheist. That is a lot different than saying atheists are sociopaths. I thought the blaze was about truth. The headline is misleading.

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    • carpee
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:45pm

      agreed.

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    • Integrety
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:50pm

      Amen…. always good to make sure you have the right context before repeating it.

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    • M1A2_Tanker
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 6:46pm

      The title asks the question “Did Actor Denzel Washington Really Call Atheists ‘Sociopaths?’” I do not believe they were implying that he did. They only titled it to lead the reader to discover the answer for themselves. Which by the way is a little different as well. I think it was an attempt to shut down those who would argue, that it is what he said, before they could even open their mouth’s. Jussayin :)

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  • BearGrassNC
    Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:37pm

    I love this guy….

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    • pamela kay
      Posted on February 16, 2012 at 12:00am

      BEARGRASSNC, I have always loved his movies. He is a fantastic actor. The Blaze did not say that Mr. Washington actually made that statement. (The head line was not misleading as some are implying. Re-read it.) It was nice to hear that Mr. Washington is not afraid to speak out. Good for him. Look forward to seeing his movie.

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  • Silversmith
    Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:34pm

    Clearly calling most sociopaths atheists, not all atheists sociopaths. Now if that offends sociopaths across the country, so be it.

    Silversmith

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  • Sarah Nicole
    Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:34pm

    No, he is just making a comment that most sociopaths are athiests. It’s like saying the majority of murderers are one race, the majority of thieves are another race, the majority of people who do such and such are male or female. Everything gets so blown out of proportion these days. I Love Denzel Washington Movies!

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    • mernijo
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:52pm

      Yes, I agree. I love his movies and he is one of my favorite actors! I am so glad that he is also Christian; I hope to meet him in Heaven : ).

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  • Brian
    Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:32pm

    He didn’t say most atheists are sociopaths, just that most sociopaths are atheists. And both he and the book’s author are correct. In order to possess the predominate traits of a sociopath one must believe that he or she doesn’t have to answer to anyone but themselves. In effect, there is no power higher than themselves (i.e God) or they are their own God. This also explains why most sociopaths are not Conservatives.

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    • Twinspeedr
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:38pm

      You must remember that the people that make assertions like this are hobbled by their Liberal mind and can’t help the fact that they cannot reason properly.

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    • deeberj
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:39pm

      The people getting all up at arms about what he said don’t understand logic. They were never taught it. If most sociopaths are athiests it does not follow that most athiests are sociopaths. But these poor idiots don’t understand.

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    • GodHatesFigs
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 2:22pm

      Except the book does not say that most sociopaths are atheist. Today statement is simply false.

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    • mtjlt
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 3:47pm

      Brian’s comment is logically correct. I might add that many sociopaths are religious fanatics, in that they confuse their personal vendetta with “God’s will,“ unilaterally executing judgment without mercy or remorse on the ”infidels.” If that sounds like a condemnation of Islam, think again; Consider “The Church of Jesus Christ–Christian,” a white supremacist group that attempts to exploit the Bible to justify their hatred of everyone they judge as different from themselves.

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    • cromag11b
      Posted on February 16, 2012 at 1:44pm

      And most psychopaths have deeply rooted religious beliefs and a lot of their psychosis is based in it.

      Funny how ma ny studies also show that most CEOs could be classified as sociopaths, along with national level politicians. Makes you wonder which Bible wavers in DC are acting just to win.

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  • hersey10
    Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:31pm

    Can anyone really disagree with him ? Unless of course , you’re an Athiest sociopath .

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    • armorbearer
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:37pm

      Yep! Those are the ones most likely to disagree with Denzel but agree with Obama.

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  • ZeroOff4impact
    Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:30pm

    so they are offended by Fact

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  • ModerationIsBest
    Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:29pm

    OMG, I CAN’T BELIEVE HE SAID THIS, I’M GOING TO BOYCOTT ALL OF HIS MOVIES FROM NOW ON!!!!

    oh wait, no I won’t. He‘s a great actor and I love a lot of the movies he’s been in.

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    • trolltrainer
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:34pm

      Heh, yeah…That is why I like coming to this site. The Blaze prods with sharp headlines and the dirty masses jump…Mention Islam or homosexuality and you will be sure to have a 20,000 comment article…

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    • Twinspeedr
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:37pm

      Exactly.

      Liberals need to accept that is they are going to live among normal human beings, they MUST apply the same yardstick to everyone. Otherwise, when we have the trials for treason in a few years, the liberal politicians will get longer jail sentences simply because they are Liberal dirt-bags versus the Conservative dirt-bags.

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  • Chuck Stein
    Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:28pm

    I am still waiting for someone in the media to point out the falsehood in Juan Williams’ interview that Juan got fired for. The one where he said he would be uncomfortable if on a plane and young Muslim men came onboard. He got fired for that expression of his feelings. But no one even said a word about the falsehoods he uttered. Specifically, Juan said that Eric Rudolf and Timothy McVeigh we “Christians” — when they were clearly Atheists. Surprise, surprise. Atheists and sociopaths! What a shocker.

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  • trolltrainer
    Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:27pm

    And…our atheist friends here are about to go nuts! Lol…

    Yes guys, you can be moral and an upstanding citizen and not believe in God. Relax…

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    • ModerationIsBest
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:36pm

      He’s a great actor and a very nice guy. I don’t look to Denzel Washington for anything more then delivering a great performance in a movie. I wouldn’t care if he said, “All atheists are sociopaths.”

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    • trolltrainer
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:43pm

      Actors and entertainers are people and are entitled to their views.

      That said, knowing my livelihood depended on the public’s good graces I think I would keep my opinion to myself. The one exception is Christianity as a true Christian understands he is not only supposed to lead a Christian life himself but to also spread the gospel message. Still…There are right and wrong ways to do that. I think an entertainer should include God and his faith but not beat people up with it. Even at that there are many who will still be offended…but whatever…

      What am I saying here? I dont know, kind of got away from me I guess…I do not think Washington was out of line with his comment though.

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    • Therightsofbilly
      Posted on February 15, 2012 at 3:18pm

      @MODERATIONISBEST

      But when identical, or similar anti-atheist statements are made by people that don’t happen to be an award winning actor…………you do care.

      Can you clarify?

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    • Max jones
      Posted on February 16, 2012 at 12:24pm

      Atheists don’t have a prayer.

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  • AlienEarthling
    Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:27pm

    Go Denzel! I like you more every movie you make….Also John Q FTW

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