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apollo18
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 1:27amI could never be an atheist, I’m a Cincinnati bengals fan.
0bamanation
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 1:22am@BEEFJERKY
“Sounds like you were one of the fakes for those 12 years.”
Nope, I was in to it heart and soul. I didn’t leave God, I just realized He was never there.
Report Post »I’m Agnostic now… because the fact is, I don’t know. And knowing is half the battle!
beefjerky
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 1:38amsorry
Report Post »0bamanation
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 1:53amI appreciate that, but don’t be. That’s why I love the Blaze. You guys are down for REAL discussion! this is how we learn who we are, and how we mold & strengthen our beliefs! I love you all!
Report Post »EP46
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 6:37am@obamanation again
You have totally missed the point somewhere along the line and maybe you were never given the opportunity to understand.
Report Post »FAITH…you accept God through FAITH that is the whole idea !! And then, you are saved by his GRACE. PROVE something and people will believe. Belief in God is through FAITH…that is why it is a personal relationship with God.
Akira Gomi
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:49pmOBMANATION, You don’t believe and now agnostic? Wow a supernural God? In a previous post you question God and all the problems in the world? God is mean? Like 99% of most Christians, you don’t understand simple truths. The most important thing that God has given you is your living body and right next to it in importance, is your freedom to choose for yourself. Without compulsary means your Godly attribute allows you to choose for yourself. Why? like most they think by grace only that they are saved,some what like being on welfare, no work just getting it for free. Why are we judged then? Because God is looking for a few gold nuggets in a pan full of dirt and sand, so to speak. Men‘s choice’s are the cause of all the misery in this world. So my friends choose wisley..
Report Post »DMcPher316
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:57pmI know what you mean, I, to, have a hard time running on faith alone when you see the things that go on in the world, but we were given free choice. I have watched this jerk, I don‘t think he’s funny and he is just the hollywood “favor of the month” I guess that was a funny crack and I have know people that claimed to be athiest get religion REAL fast when the lead starts flying.
Report Post »He has the right and we as christians should NOT try and force our way of thinking on this doucgbag, thats what they do. Pray for him if you want, I don‘t think he deserve it but that’s just me.
Sparky101
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 10:52pmAkira Gomi: “Why? like most they think by grace only that they are saved,some what like being on welfare, no work just getting it for free.” I do think you’ve just paraphrased Ephesians chapter 2 verses 8 & 9.
Report Post »Diane TX
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 1:15amIsn’t there some new controversy about the Golden Globes being bought and paid for by those who have the most money? I haven’t watched any of these fake award programs in decades.
They are all politics and money. We the People know a good thing when we see it. We don’t need this fake kind of award show to tell us what to watch, – well maybe the Liberal still do.
Everything has to be “validated” by other Liberals before they can say it’s a good piece of work.
Report Post »grannydeb5
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 8:48amI agree with you on the golden globe awards. We did not watch any of those shows or movies. They seem to be movies and shows that appeal to liberals. At least that is what I have observed from my liberal friends and coworkers. None of my conservative or Christian friends watch these shows.
Report Post »ZOMBIE JESUS LOVES ME
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 10:17amI’m curious. Did you like Fireproof?
Report Post »0bamanation
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 1:13am@BEEFJERKY You are 100% correct. Christianity is all about Jesus and not the followers. We’re supposed to take the lessons we learned from him and use them every second of our life. Maybe it’s just been my experience, but they don’t seem to do that. But, maybe it’s also because the only Christians I know are Californians!
I shouldn’t be generalizing so boldly. You guys are right about that.
Report Post »Deutscher
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 1:25amI would go a bit further and say Californian Christians are no different. It’s because people are people regardless of where they live. Generalizations are always bad I agree. Not all religious people are offensive but for me the religion is often used in such a way that it’s offensive. As an agnostic I find some atheist wanting as well. It’s frustrating to see god stamped on currency and inserted into the pledge of allegiance etc. and then hear religious people complain about the lack of references to god in daily life.
Report Post »beefjerky
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 1:26amMayby one of these churches out there need YOU. Try again somewhere else, God will give you a hint when you find a good one. He helps us since we are accountable to him.
Report Post »I know people in some denominations that get hardhearted, because they try so hard to find him, and God really isn’t in the place they are looking.
0bamanation
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 2:15amI think the world simply runs on chaos, probability and the rules of nature. You must know Jesus to get in to Heaven?!.. what about most of the world that doesn’t? God really created a system to test peoples belief to get in to Heaven, yet it’s a secret to most of the world… That has no chance of ever redeeming their spirit?! The fate of their unknowing souls is an eternity of fire? Why would he create so many people that will go to Hell when they die? For a “compassionate” god, He is mean!
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:17pmObamanation, you speak wiser and wiser words as i read down!
“You must know Jesus to get in to Heaven?!.. what about most of the world that doesn’t? God really created a system to test peoples belief to get in to Heaven, yet it’s a secret to most of the world… That has no chance of ever redeeming their spirit?! The fate of their unknowing souls is an eternity of fire? Why would he create so many people that will go to Hell when they die? For a “compassionate” god, He is mean!”
You have it backwards though, it is not a test of belief, it is an acceptance of a free gift! EVERYONE is slated for hell. Every single one of us fall short of the glory of God. Every single one of us deserves hell. Christ made atonement for our sins, for ALL sin. Sin no longer holds is down. But…YOU have to accept that payment. If you do not then you will simply be sent where you deserve to go. It is YOUR choice.
You can ask about the fate of the unevangelized…I do, it is a hard subject. How about the millions who never heard of Christ? Who never had that chance to make a decision? It has driven me to a more Calvinistic approach than I would like…But we know God is omniscient, and also omnipresent and timeless. He knows what we will decide and maybe He set it up so those who are placed in this unfortunate position would not have accepted anyway. I don’t know, I do not pretend to have all the answers…But is it relevant? You have heard of Christ and you are free to make that choice. It is not a reward for belief, it is a lifeline thrown to you. Grab it if you want saved, ignore it and you perish. That is the choice, it matters not that others are not thrown that lifeline.
Listen, you said it all up top when you talk about the hypocrisy of Christians. Dead on! Many, if not most, people who profess to be a Christian are not truly saved. They have no RELATIONSHIP with Christ. Satan “believes” on Christ and trembles, but he is not saved…Belief is obviously not enough, Jesus constantly used the analogy of a wedding. You must MARRY Christ, give yourself to Him. It is not enough to be BFF’s or to date Him…Matthew 7 tells us that few find salvation:
Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.
Many people who think they are right are not. There are no mysteries to finding the right path, you just need the guidance of the Spirit, and the Word of God. There are only a small few key ideas that you need to understand for salvation, all the differences in theology do not matter. It does not matter if you are premillinnial, postmillennial, amillennial, charasimatic, calvinistic, arminian, dispensational, sprinkle or dunk…contemporary music or gospel hymns…None of that matters! The ONLY thing that matters is a PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST.
I pray you find that my friend.
Report Post »ALEXANDERHAMILTON
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 1:02amThe Golden Globes is just another Hollywood awards show to give another opportunity for Lefties to honor Lefties for being Lefties.
Report Post »Deutscher
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 1:11amDidn’t Hamilton resign after admitting to an affair with a woman whose husband was trying to blackmail him?
Report Post »CrazyCraig
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:58amWhy do atheists spend so much time trying to convince people there isn‘t a god in which they don’t believe. But on the flip side, it is funny that he thanks a god for making him an atheist. A god of deception from the pits of hell. The greatest achievement of Satan is to convince those, he can, that he doesn’t exist. What is even more humorous is that he is just a pawn in a game where good and evil are fighting for the souls of man. One day he will bow and confess to the one true God. I pray that he finds the Way before it is too late.
Report Post »beefjerky
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 1:06amArguing for ones own meaninglessness is never wise…
Report Post »moriarty70
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 8:48amHow is a joke at the back end of an award show spending “so much time trying to convince people there isn‘t a god”? You might have a point if he took 5 min to argue why he thinks there’s no god, but he didn’t.
It strikes me that if someone mentions that they’re an atheist than that alone is seen as trying to convert you. However, if someone mentions that they‘re a christian than they’re just proud of their faith. Could it be that there’s a double standard at work here?
Report Post »FoxholeAtheist
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 2:48amBecause, as I’ve said before, religion is detrimental to us as a whole. It bases itself on fear and stifles the learning process. It starts as a peace offering but when people don’t comply, it starts singling out the non-believers or those that believe differently. The method of indoctrination is borderline child abuse. It poisons our educational system, and it persecutes scientists and artists.
Report Post »RN MOM
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 3:36pmFoxholeatheist- The points you make about the detriment of religion holds no truth. Religion is just one piece of believing in God. Religion is a man-made organization that attempts to define God and His words. God, on the other hand, is divine. Only He knows the “truth”. As much as you would like to ascribe the pitfalls of society to religion, it has it’s good points too. Religion built society, it gave its membership a set of rules to abide by that are in many ways common sense (ie, the 10 commandments), the perfect example of the is the USA. This country was founded on Christian principles that our founders used to frame our constitution and the federalist papers. The host could have more appropriately said “Thank God for fee-will, so I can choose to be an atheist.”
Report Post »booger71
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:57amBeing an atheist is the new Hollywood fad now.
Report Post »cranes
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:57amHe did thank God. That is funny! They are clueless.
Report Post »N37BU6
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 1:39amHe did it for the irony… it’s been a slogan for decades.
“Thank God for atheists”
Nothing new. But really, atheists are just as clueless as theists. One is “theory”, the other “faith”. Neither one is knowledge. But one side tends to claim knowledge more than the other.
If he wants to rub it in everyone’s face, let him… he’s just lucky nobody has truly called him out on it and asked him to elaborate on his theory that is just as ridiculous (and relies on the same logic as) creationism. So yeah, I’d have to agree with you there… he is definitely clueless.
Pseudo-intellectualism is rampant in Hollywood.
Report Post »0bamanation
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 2:05am@N37BU6
Amen! I‘m a computer engineer and if there is one I’ve learned from the physicists is, there is no fact. It’s all theory! The Big Bang is the weakest theory ever on top of that! The why agnosticism is for me. I humbely admit, I don’t know. And honestly it doesn’t matter in my life. I believe in civilization, self-control and personal responsibility. To me the Bible is a guide to the philosophy of your life.
Can you tell my Christian school teachers loved me? :-p
Report Post »N37BU6
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 3:17am@OBAMANATION
That’s how I feel… and even if the Big Bang (or any other theory) is proven, it still wouldn’t disprove creationism. It would just bring more questions, which is what science is all about. Science is a process of elimination, not inclusion. “Scientists” who dismiss without first disproving are abusing the system.
“I don’t know”
It’s my favorite answer, because it’s the only truthful one. People shouldn’t be ashamed of reality.
Report Post »obamanation
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 3:29am@N37BU6
Yes! Science could just be the human way to measure God’s work.
Thank God for Agnosticism! lol
Report Post »Bob_R_OathKeeper
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 4:12amIn my humble opinion, our search for God or the proof that God exists, will only lead to more questions and so on, I believe it is designed this way and the way you handle this individual journey will be how you’re judged in the end. Personally, I see a design in everything, nothing is wasted in the universe, it’s a big machine we will never understand until we meet the creator. That‘s my belief at this point in time in my life and really don’t care what anyone else thinks and hold no grudge if you think different than I, it’s not collective salvation, as Obama thinks, I know that much though, it’s individual salvation. Semper Fidelis.
Report Post »EyeofthePatriot
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 8:26amHaha I think its hilarious that these guys think that personal responsibility and morality has its foundation in the root of man. If there is no God then who are you (or me) to say what is Right and Wrong? Wouldn’t it be your goal in life then to survive and thrive to extend your stay here on Earth as long as possible? Survival of the fittest you might say (should say if you actually believe what you are spewing). So in that regard, if you are living to be “moral” by your Godless standards… then you are failing in living the life that you so quickly adhere to. Morals do not exist without a Right and a Wrong compass… that compass is flipped inside out and upside down if you live on the basis of there being no God in existence.
So I guess if you are living and pretending to be Godless (its OK honestly, someday – I pray – you will see the err of your ways and open your heart to the amazing grace God has to offer) and you think your Morality is fulfilled by helping others and “being kind” then I guess you fail at your own theology, so are you then doubting yourself and your “belief” system?
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 11:55amYou two are so close…I was right there myself a few years ago now. I came to the realization that it was either evolution or God. There are no other answers, everything else leads back to those two. It sure aint evolution, so…
I decided I better get serious about the God part. The thing is, Christian school, church, TV evangelists, religious friends…baptism, any particular denomination, following the 10 commandments, or even reading the Bible will do NOTHING for you! Salvation is a RELATIONSHIP with Christ. The Bible can show you how to get into that relationship…It is so easy a 4 year old can understand. It is harder for adults. The world has caused us to fight belief, but google the empty tomb argument for starters. Open your mind and explore it. Jesus of Nazareth was real, He performed miracles, was raised from the dead, and His words are real and true. When you are ready then just pray. Just ask Christ into your life, surrender to Hum. Then…Everything will be answered. There will be no more doubt, the Holy Spirit will live in you and you will clearly see what you have failed to see your whole life.
I know…all religions make this claim…And the truth is there can be truth in things like Buddhism. But it is not the same…It us unexplainable to someone who has not been born again, but once you experience the indwelling of the Spirit you understand it is real. Johnny Cash has best described it in a song titled “I was there when it happened (so i guess I ought to know).”
I pray that you two will continue to think about this subject. It does matter, the only salvation comes through Christ. That is what the Bible clearly says, over and over in so many places. God did not leave this part to interpretation, it is stated as fact. Even John 3:16 states it, those who believe have everlasting life, those who do not perish. It is that simple, that is why we are here; to make that choice. That choice is ALL that matters in this life. It is your only way out.
Report Post »Kaen
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 4:01pmGod…blah, blah, blah…God…blah, blah, blah…God…blah, blah, blah. God is about as credible as Santa Claus, the Easterbunny, and the Tooth Fairy, just another feel good make believe charachter and equally ficticious.
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 7:03pmYou will find out soon enough! :-)
Report Post »Sparky101
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 9:56pmKaen says “God…blah, blah, blah…God…blah, blah, blah…God…blah, blah, blah. God is about as credible as Santa Claus, the Easterbunny, and the Tooth Fairy, just another feel good make believe charachter and equally ficticious.” I can appreciate that you don’t believe in God. Howver, it is my definite experience that he is not ficticious but is very much alive and part of my life. Truth remains truth, even if you don’t believe it.
Report Post »FoxholeAtheist
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 2:42amYou don’t seem to understand what is meant when a scientist talks about a theory. There is evidence to support the big bang and it does not say that something came from nothing. That is what religion teaches, not science.
To make a long story simple, we can measure light, temperature, background microwave radiation from the initial expansion, hydrogen and helium in a non-static universe which supports the big bang.e The oldest white dwarfs are 13.8 billion years old. We are constantly challenging this theory and no matter how advanced we become this theory still holds up. Nothing explains the age, expansion, wave length, temperature, and existence of background radiation in the universe with this amount of detail.
If people were happy with simple explanations such as ‘god must have done it’, we wouldn’t know much of anything and perhaps we would just quit trying to find out what was before the big bang. This is why I am so vigilantly against religion. It smothers any rational thought or learning experience. It is poisonous to us as a species.
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 7:25amFoxholeatheist,
I have studied what science says about big bang. There are so many problems with the theory that many leading secular scientists will tell you it just cannot work that way. Like the theory of evolution, science already knows big bang is dead…at least in its current form…but is keeping the heart beating in the hopes that something new will be discovered in the future. It is only the media, academia, and the general public who continue to insist that this stuff is “fact.”
Report Post »FoxholeAtheist
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 3:07pmTrolltrainer, no you really haven‘t and no it isn’t.
Report Post »Docroxall
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:56amMaybe he thought he was hosting the “Golden Boob” Awards, and thought he’d show his credentials…then again, you‘d think he’d do THAT at the beginning of the show. I suppose he has as much right to “glorify” his faith, as any other celebrity would…but why he’d think we care what his faith is…is beyond me.
Report Post »mendolover
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:50amAnd don’t forget idiot!
Report Post »dutchess
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:44amWhat’s the point??? what a useless statement.
Report Post »Mirimichi
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:44amWhat an idiot. Doesn’t he realize that he insulted 80% of the country?
Report Post »ForeignWatcher
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 6:48amWho would be insulted by someone beeing an atheist?
Report Post »Do you really think that 80% of americans are religous extremists?
Highland
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 8:57amI’m not insulted by atheists, just saddened. They put so much effort into rejecting the truth. It is as as Greg Koukl has described the theme of Christopher Hitchens’ anti-God screeds: “There is no God, and I hate Him.”
Report Post »0bamanation
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:42amRead Job. A god that has a wager with the devil over an innocent man’s life and family is not my god.
beefjerky
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 1:04amI read Job. God is in control the whole story. The righteous are rewarded at the end.
Report Post »The wicked are punished and rebuked. God is the perfect righteous judge in Job.
God reminds Job that man cannot rebuke God. Did you realy read Job>?
Thanks for reminding me that God is awesome, even when i have my Job days he is watching.
0bamanation
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 1:15amSo you‘re saying it’s ok to gamble on lives as long as the wager is rigged?
Report Post »beefjerky
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 1:32amJob was willing.
Report Post »Also God owns all the earth and owes sinful man nothing. The offer of salvation by believing in Christ as attonement, is astounding.
God knows the end from the begining and won‘t let anything happen to you unless it’s for a really good reason. Can you trust God when it hurts?
Job said he knew even if God slayed him it was going to be ok and God could resurect him and make it all just.
This earth has trial for the wicked and the saint. Can you trust him?
Deutscher
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 1:38am@beef.
“god won‘t let anything happen to you unless it’s for a really good reason”
With respect, you can’t think that genocide, starvation, misuse of children has a really good reason.
Report Post »beefjerky
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 1:49amThe world is full of injustice brought by mankinds sinfullness.
Report Post »One day, God will resurect all men and right every wrong, punish every evil deed, reward every righteousness ever done.
The wicked will glorify him in thier terrible eternal punishment. The saints will glorify him in his eternal mercy through the cross.
Until then it’s all faith.
0bamanation
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 1:50amSorry, but that’s just not how I read the story. I will admit it has been years, so you got me curious. I’m going to try and re-read it tonight. Atheism means less to me… Ok, so 2 rocks collided in space and BAM! the world was made!.. Well, great! Now tell me, where did the 2 rocks come from? The big bang theory is supposed to explain the beginning, but it doesn’t at all. Personally, I think the Atheist argument is much weaker than the Christian argument…. so that‘s why I’m humble as an agnostic.
Report Post »Deutscher
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 2:04am@beef.
We could do this all night. First you imply that god only let’s happen what he wants. Then in response to the obvious problems with that view, you say it will all be put right later. Which is it? Tell children who starve to death that it’s better for them because it will somehow pay off later, while you are well fed. I bet that’s a tough sell.
Report Post »NikMar
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 8:00am@Deutscher: Why so willing to blame God? He allowed satan to have dominion over the earth – for now.
@Obamanation: I pray that you won’t have a hardened heart toward the scriptures. It will cause you to fail to understand what’s right in front of you.
Report Post »Sparky101
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 10:38pmDeutcher, what are you doing to prevent children from starving?
Report Post »Traveller Lee
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:39amHe thinks he’s so hip, so cute, so smart…just who is this guy and why is he dressed like a waiter?
Report Post »Tribulation
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:38amHe has no merit when he speaks, and is thankless in his work
Report Post »CameronIL
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:38amWhat an IDIOT!
Report Post »Buck Bagaw
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 9:22amYeah, and why would you be an atheist, they have no holidays!! Also, what do atheist women say when having sex?? I’ll stop now.
Report Post »stheide1
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:36amHoping he see’s the light before he stands in front of the Judgement Seat of Christ. Because the Bible tells you right where he will end up. I just pray that he turns to Christ before his time is up because none of us know how many days we have on this earth.
Report Post »neverending
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 1:19amAnd he certainly will just as everyone will.
Report Post »ANTIFA
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 8:53pmThe Qur’an and Torah also tell you right where me right where I will end up, if I don’t believe them. So – which book should I listen to?
Report Post »Sparky101
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 10:30pmAntifa, are you certain about that? Did you mean the Torah or the Tanakh? Where do they describe your future?
Report Post »0bamanation
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:30amThis is the original reason I moved from the Republican to Libertarian party… The Christians! God, they annoy me! (And don’t get me started, I went to 12 years of Christian school, mass, church and Bible study!! Self-richeous, elitist, jerks!)
Report Post »Deutscher
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:35amAmen. ;-)
Bumper sticker I saw this week:
Report Post »Gods dont kill people. People with gods kill people.
TruthTalker
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:39amermm, you missed the point. This guy is saying he is not a Christian.
Report Post »0bamanation
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:44am@DEUTSCHER
Thank you! My comments prove it. Look at how nice, forgiving and loving these “Christians” are. That‘s because most Christians aren’t really Christians!
Report Post »0bamanation
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:49am**** Their comments prove it…
oops!
Report Post »82dAirborne
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:53amSounds to me as though you need to make yet another move to the Liberal side…
“This is the original reason I moved from the Republican to Libertarian party… The Christians! God, they annoy me! (And don’t get me started, I went to 12 years of Christian school, mass, church and Bible study!! Self-richeous, elitist, jerks!)”
Always a good idea to paint with the broadest possible brush. Anyone who thinks differently is, of course, a jerk. Spell check is of no use to you because you are so far superior to everyone else.
I don’t have strong religious beliefs in one direction or another. But I certainly wouldn’t denigrate those that do or resort to name calling. You must be so proud of yourself.
Report Post »beefjerky
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:59amSounds like you were one of the fakes for those 12 years.
Report Post »BTW Christianity is abour Jesus, not his followers.
0bamanation
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 1:07amWell, doesn’t this string of comments prove my point? I’ve counted the word idiot at least 4 times. Maybe you wouldn’t, but the Christians are. But, I’ll repeat what I said, most Christians aren’t really Christian! They are fake Christian jerks. Maybe you’re right, I probably should have said hypocrite. Yes, that is better. Most Christians I have met are hypocrites. Thank you 82DAIRBORNE for bringing me to the light!
BTW, I am superior to no one!
Report Post »HumbleMan
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 1:19amAtheism is a religion. It seems to be the preferred religion for the arrogant elite. Of course Marx wanted the elimination of morals. Call me an idiot, I believe in G-d.
Report Post »0bamanation
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 1:31amNo sir, you are not an idiot. You’re totally fine with me. I’m just pointing out the hypocrisy of many Christians. And how does that make me an atheist. I didn’t know there was only one religion. I am agnostic because the fact is, I don’t know. It doesn’t really matter to me. You got me all wrong. I am a CAPITALIST CONSERVATIVE FREE-MARKET LIBERTARIAN… that should explain my beliefs. I am a Glenn Beck fanatic. I’ve been a fan since he was on CNN. I’ve DVR and watched every single one of his episodes on Fox News. The man is my hero, along with Limbaugh, Krauthammer, Friedman, and the like. I support GB’s 8/28 project. But, I myself do not appreciate elitist, self-righteous, hypocritical Christians.
Report Post »Cliff
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 1:59am@HumbleMan
Atheism is a religion. It seems to be the preferred religion for the arrogant elite. Of course Marx wanted the elimination of morals. Call me an idiot, I believe in G-d.
If they don‘t believe in God then they don’t have to answer to anyone about all the sins they do… if you eliminate God you eliminate sin… I think they are in for a big surprise… I hope they find Jesus Christ before it is too late…
Oh and if I am wrong Oh well…. But if I am right!!! Thanks God I believe!
Report Post »BeproudUSA
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 2:01amNot all Christians are self rightous, elitist, jerks although I have ran into many of them myself. Those people might be jerks if they were of another religion or of no religion. It seems to me that Atheists spend so much time reading the Bible or trying to convince others that the scriptures are wrong, or talking about God that they are actually defeating the purpose of being Atheist. The guy in the video doesn’t deserve all the publicity for the statement.
Report Post »Kaen
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 2:11amAll gods and all religions are just mental and emotional crutches for the weak to justify their existance. If all goes well…its because it was “Gods will”, if things go bad…“It was Gods will”. It absolves them of any responsibility for themselves. I too am very conservative. I too am a patriot. I served 8 years in the Army and led soldiers in combat. I served 16 years as a law enforcement officer, 8 of which were as a narcotics canine handler. I’ve personally taken over 40,000 pounds of narcotics off of our streets, out of our childrens schoolyards and playgrounds. I don’t need a “God” to be moral because it is merely common sense. I don’t need a “God” to be responsible because I answer to myself for my successes and failures, I take responsibility for myself. Additionally, I don’t hate nor bash people who do believe in a god or follow a religion, if that is what they need to make themselves feel better about who they are, fine. But, I really get twisted when all “They” can do is bash someone for NOT believing…that it makes you a “Bad” person…give me a break…there isn’t a “religious” person alive nor dead that is any better than I am simply because of their belief system.
Ancient peoples believed in “Sun Gods” and “Harvest Gods” and all kinds of non sense that has, over time…been shown to be something as simple as a Big ball of burning gas in space…nothing more. and Obamanation…you are correct in reference to the Hypocrites…“Thou shalt not kill”…unless of course they don not believe in the same “God” that you do…more people have been killed in the name of a “God” than for any other reason. And…the various cristian religions surely don’t want to abide by the words of their “God” when he said…” Thou shalt not build a temple in my honor, for I am in your heart”…gee…that would mean no more churches…but, but…thats where we get revenue to support our holy causes…in church…gotta have churches…Even when it goes against the “Word of God”. And, don’t forget about the “Forbiden book of Thomas” that the Catholics purposely left out of the bible because they didn’t want “Jesus’ bad side to be known” so it was simply left out…see…they want you to only know and believe in “God” the way that “They” want you to know and believe in “God”…sad. Just another politcal tool to control the sheeple…scare them with damnation if they don’t do what you want them to do…think the way they want you to think, and act how they want you to act.
Report Post »0bamanation
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 2:22amSee, KAEN gets it! Thanks for helping me out here buddy, I think we’re on the same page. Your first paragraph reminds of the time my friend got his contractors license. They didn’t congratulate him, instead they “prayed thanks to God.” … God didn’t pass the licensing test!
Report Post »RealityCheck
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 2:27amI can understand your opinion based on fake Christians. However, do you really think it’s wise to dismiss the Christian faith based on fake Christians? Look, I’m not going to tell you what to believe or that your views are wrong, I will tell you that no one can create a relationship with God for you. If your looking for a preacher or other Christians to show you the way you are sadly mistaken as allot of people are. I’m not perfect and make mistakes. I also let anger get the best of me sometimes but I’m able to admit it. I’m sure people will disagree with my opinion but here it is. The Christian faith is found through personal prayer and reading Gods word. Church’s are there to help guide and to explain scripture you may have a hard time understanding and to help the community and those in need, hence tithing. To me all different types like catholic, baptist, on and on mean nothing because at the end of the day it’s up to you and blaming fake people for your lack of faith is just sad. Having said all of that, believe what you want but I would urge you to sit alone and read the Bible before dismissing the Christian faith based on wolves in sheep clothing, something God warns us about, among allot of other things currently taking place. I find it absolutely astonishing that so many people truly do not know the wisdom in Gods word and the sheer evidence of such which is proven daily.
Report Post »Kaen
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 2:41amWell…and having said all of that…THAT is where the socialist/marxist/liberal/democrats pigs don’t get it…ok, I am an athiest but, I have a choice…I can live in this country and accept the founding documents and the princlples set forth by the founding fathers or I can leave. I have no right to change this great nation to something it was never intended to be because I dont agree with something. Liberal/socialist/marxist/democrat pigs are not true Americans…they are United States citizens as long as they were born in and subject to the jurisdiction of the United States of America but, that in no way makes them Americans, to be an American, one must believe in this country and its principles as set forth in the founding documents. They are…fundamentally Anti-American in their views and beliefs about this country. example…“Limited Government” as set forth by the Constitution…what do the Liberal/socialist/marxist/democrat pigs believe in?….“Big Government”. “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” was one of the main points in the founding of this country…what do they believe in?…steal from the rich and give to the poor…THAT means bring the Rich DOWN to middle class…raise the poor UP to middles class which…leaves us with a classless society…the “People” and the “Government”…that is called Marxism…un-American. They call it “Social Justice”…they call it “Redistribution of wealth” etc…the rest of the world call it “Socialism”. I DO NOT ADVOCATE VIOLENCE EXCEPT AS AN ABSOLUTE LAST MEASURE OF SELF DEFENSE AND THE DEFENSE OF OTHERS but, if these pigs continue to push their “Agenda”…they will force the “Real Americans” in this country to defend themselves…
Report Post »obamanation
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 2:50amBam! KAEN’s got it!
Report Post »obamanation
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 3:00am@82DAIRBORNE Did you know, many of the pioneers & creators of the conservative movement were non-believers?.. Why would that make me a liberal?
Report Post »RobertCA
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 5:12amin GOD WE TRUST .
Report Post »13thGenerationAmerican
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 6:30am‘A Universe From Nothing’ by Dr. Lawrence Krauss, PhD. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Professor of Physics, Foundation Professor of the School of Earth and Space Exploration and Director of the Origins Project at the Arizona State University
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ImvlS8PLIo
Just watch this video and learn for once
Report Post »EP46
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 6:30am@obamanation
Report Post »Guess you missed out on that MOMENT when you ask God to come into your heart …12 years of school has nothing to do with it. But it is ok……sometimes it takes a lifetime for a person to understand God’s love and what he offers you….you still have time…He is such a forgiving God he will wait for you.
NikMar
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 7:37amYes, I see your point – it would be VERY difficult to be both a Narcissist AND a Christian…
Report Post »HumbleMan
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 8:13am@OB…
True Christians are not arrogant or elitist. They do not hate. If you follow Glenn as you say, then you could not have missed the message that the only way to survive the onslaught of the progressive movement and communism is to “be on G-d’s side”. How can you get that message and digest it in your heart and mind, and be an Atheist?
I won’t lecture you. I can only pray for you, brother.
Report Post »Hefsmaster
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 8:24amI have come to the conclusion that whether or not god exists. The ten commandments are good rules to live by regardless. Who can disagree with that? A little 12 step action for people who don’t know what that entails would do wonders also. Simple systems of respect for your fellow man. Just don’t let them turn you into a bible thumping bottle smashing jerk. Pretty simple to me.
Report Post »Commonsense Libertarian
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 7:10pm@ Kaen
First, thank you for your service. I can definitely see your point to a certain extent, but when you say you don’t need “God” to be a moral person, I have one question. Where do “morals” come from? Everything society deems morally right is the 10 commandments. I’m definitely not one to judge, you are entitled to your belief. I the “believers” are right then I‘m sure you’ll have your chance in front of the Lord to state your case. Others, including some who call themselves Christians.
“Many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’ ” Matthew 6:21-23
Grace is not earned, it is a gift.
Report Post »Sparky101
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 7:51pmObamanation, that sounds mildly judgemental doesn’t it? Isn’t the church simply a microcosm of society? My observation is that there are all sorts of people in a building we call a church, but Christ’s church was not a building but his people. The newest convert is on a path to learn. The oldest convert is still learning. Forgive them for not being as good as you.
Report Post »Sparky101
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 8:06pmObamanation, is there a distinction in your mind between use of the word “idiots” as opposed to use of the word “jerks”?
Report Post »Sparky101
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 8:27pmAnd finally Obamanation, you say: “No sir, you are not an idiot. You’re totally fine with me. I’m just pointing out the hypocrisy of many Christians.“ and ”But, I myself do not appreciate elitist, self-righteous, hypocritical Christians.” Two things: you are sounding quite like the people you love to hate, and I’d really thing you should stop calling everyone you dislike, a Christian. How about you just say “…. the hypocrisy of many people.“ Or ”…elitist, self-righteous people.” I mean do you just dislike these traits in Christians? See, I believe you should investigate why it is you dislike Christians so much that you can only see the bad, and can somehow separate that from the rest of mankind. When I look up “hypocrite” in the dictionary, I do not find the word “Christian” in the definition. As someone wisely tried to point out, it really isn’t about other people, it is about your relationship with God that will matter. People are largely responsible for themselves and their failures. God does not seem to want your “better than,” he seems to just want your best. It’s easy to be better than some people at some things, and better than part of the people at part of the things, but it is impossible to be better than all people at all things. God is all about forgiveness, and he says that is something he wants you to be able to do also. Heck, I’d even forgive pubicpencil if I thought it would do any good (that was a joke pencil). Please do take this to heart. I’m trying to encourage you to take a better look through the eyes of an adult. If you have an open mind, you can wade in without too much trouble. If you have a closed mind, you won’t get past the “Christians.”
Report Post »Sparky101
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 8:46pmDeutscher quotes us a bumper sticker he saw this week and BAM Kaen and Deutscher both have it wrong. In the last century alone, more people were killed by godless people and godless societies than all the people killed up to that point. But, they both have it right at the same time, God is against murder (which by definition means taking an innocent life).
Report Post »Amren
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 12:18pmWhat do the Republicans have to do with Christians? God doesn’t care what “political” party you belong to. I know quite a few Christians that are Democrats. Of course, they are old-school Democrats and not the whacko, far left, Socialists that make up the party today. As for Libertarians, get off the fence and join a party that actually has a chance at winning. Ya Hippies!
Report Post »Tribulation
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:29amI don’t believe him when he says! Thank you…As God will say: I don’t believe your asking me to forgive you…Sorry! Who’s next….
Report Post »MeteoricLimbo
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:26amhe said a mouthfull there
Report Post »RogueAmeritarian
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:25amIdiot
Report Post »NickDeringer
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:24amIf you only knew. Sad…
Report Post »neverending
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 1:17amAmen.
Report Post »TPARTY RADIO
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 7:26amTo believe in disbelief is still a belief.
Report Post »Everyone believes in something.
0bamanation
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:24amSo?!! Freedom of Speech! It’s a wordplay joke. Jesus!!!
Report Post »beckisnuts
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 8:31amThe Becklers are not the sharpest collection of people. That’s been obvious from the outset.
Report Post »Diane TX
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:19amWell “bless” his little heart. LOL!
Report Post »Taquoshi
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 9:36amYes, wasn’t that “special”?
Report Post »TruthTalker
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:12amIdiot.
Report Post »No1YaKnow
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:39amFor such non-believers, atheists put a lot of energy into denouncing God and anyone who believes in him. That’s called RELIGION. They are engaging in what they speak against so strongly and are too self-righteous and ignorant to even see it!!
Report Post »101
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:45am.
Now run out and watch a Hollywood movie or they won’t get paid!
Hollywood is the socialist elite, getting rich on capitalism but pushing for socialism!
Report Post »Iam4EnoughALREADY
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:46amIMHO….it takes more belief to be an atheist….then to believe in the higher power of GOD!– Think about it….
Report Post »Iam4EnoughALREADY
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 12:55amPS– Am I missing something….how do you thank “someone” you don’t acknowledge as real???? oops!?!?!?
jginmt
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 1:15amThank God Liberals so intellectually superior. What a complete looser morally, ethically and intellectually.
Report Post »Socco
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 1:31amI don’t believe in atheists…
Report Post »Dale
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 1:38amIam4EnoughALREADY;
You’re right. An atheist told me if they are right, no problem, however if I am right, they are in a lot of trouble.
Report Post »1TrueOne55
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 1:57amThat is the most delusional statement I heard. God had nothing to do with your Atheist beliefs, except for the fact that he allows you to have them and the consequences that go along with them.
godlovinmom
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 2:04amthis golden globe host has had a busy night…live it up now buddy…isn’t the only unforgivable sin that you deny God…..if thats so..this guys in trouble…
Young Patriot
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 2:05amYeah, I have to agree here. I don‘t buy into any man’s opinion on religion (that means them all including atheism) Its just so rediculous to throw it out there, what’s the point. It’s like the atheist motto is “come be depressed with me, please i beg you”
god
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 2:33amI’m not very happy with your judging of others. Did I not teach you to show unconditional love?! You say you are My follower, yet you show hate towards others?! You must look deep in to yourself and find your heart. Remember the commands I gave you!
Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands. – Deuteronomy 7:9
paperpushermj
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 2:48amSo is this the new hip hollywood insider thing to be. I hope it replaces tattoes
SoonerBorn68
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 3:58amThe Golden Globe Awards were on?
GBMBulletsSKNRD
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 4:19amI will say it again…… I love watching them eat their own………
RobertCA
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 5:06amI‘m glad that I didn’t waste any time by watching this :)
CatB
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 5:17amAnother confused progressive .. typical. Juat how do athiests thank God?
RobertCA
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 5:25amYou nailed it CATB .
tifosa
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 6:34amHey GOD, thanks for checking in, but you‘re in the wrong place if you’re looking for the tolerant, loving, forgiving Christians.
Stuck_in_CA
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 6:50amThese folks think they’re so witty and clever… We’ll see just who gets the last laugh!
grandmaof5
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 7:19amThank God I didn’t watch the S.O.B. I will, however, put him in my prayer today.
Armed Patriot
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 8:12amWho???
SecretPolice
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 8:14amSadly I guess, more lost souls but… go to hell, go directly to hell and do not pass go.
easyed598
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 8:16amTypical looney left logic. Don`t think he will be invited back next year. The Travolta gay reference probably did him in,
Independent Tess
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 8:21amDoesn’t he realize that atheism is a system of belief that takes a lot MORE faith than belief in God does?
chazman
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 8:22amI thank God that I don‘t believe in atheist’s!
AzDebi
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 8:31am@tifosa: “Hey GOD, thanks for checking in, but you‘re in the wrong place if you’re looking for the tolerant, loving, forgiving Christians.”
You are wrong on so many fronts, I wouldn’t know which to address first…however, suffice it to say that in order for “forgiveness” to occur, you FIRST must have someone who is willing to “repent” (you probably don’t know what that means either…we’ll wait while you go look it up)!…Oh, I guess we shouldn’t “wait while you do”…that would require “tolerance”…
old white guy
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 8:47amheh. what can you about that? idiot about sums it up.
PubliusPencilman
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 9:20amI just love the range of responses that pop up on The Blaze when you folks feel you have to act as the God-police for the whole culture.
On these boards you get:
Intentional misunderstanding of the joke.
Stupid insistence that this is all a part of a progressive conspiracy.
Attacks on Gervais himself, for no particular reason than you the poster is full of hate. Usually saying he’s not funny, or that people should not pay attention (and yet they take their time to post the same old drivel; I am pretty sure most of you just cut-and-paste your incredibly formulaic responses from some other thread)
Then there are those who have no idea what if going on, don’t know what the Golden Globes are or who Ricky Gervais is, but are so starved for attention that they feel they have to post anyway.
Finally, of course, the fire and brimstone sillyness.
Good work folks! Keep up this incredible important work you are doing.
WallyBallou
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 9:21amIt was a joke, people. “Irony” – look it up. He wasn’t literally thanking God. If you are really a believer, why would his unbelief make you hate him?
TexasCommonSense
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 9:23amIf you don’t believe you will not be received. Eternal separation from God. Good luck with that, what’s your name.
middleclassprophet
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 9:39amLOL! He’s a comedian, people. Try having a sense of humor for a change. You won’t walk around life so dam angry all the time.
Report Post »HillBillySam1
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 10:16am@ PUBLIUSPENCILMAN and MIDDLECLASSPROPHET
The only “safe” people to insult are Christians. You both do it quite regularly on this site and the Progressives do it all of the time. The show was aired on NBC, which is a network devoted to Christian-hating (see MSNBC). If the host wanted to be “cutting-edge’ (literally), he should have made an insulting comment about Islam…..I doubt if he would be around to host next year’s gala event.
blazingglory
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 10:20amPray for this guy. Pray hard and watch the hand of GOD at work!
Bluebonnet
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 10:41amI have no idea who this man is, but for shame on him for making such an anti-religious statement. I will write his name down (if I ever find it) to remember what a jerko he is. My God have pity on his soul.
Report Post »trolltrainer
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 10:45amMuch as I hate to admit it, publiuspencildude has a point. No reason or point in commenting to this article. Gervais is trying to be cute but he actually nails it right in the head. As a few commentators have already pointed out, it was God that designed it so we could make the free choice to follow Him. God actually did give us the chance to deny Him. That is why we are here. No reason to “hate” the atheists, they are merely exercising the free will God gave them. Some will eventually discover truth, most will not. It is not our job to reap the harvest, only to sow the seed. If we spent more time on OUR OWN relationship with Christ we would find that the world would be more ready to accept the seed we sow.
Report Post »Rogue
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 10:48amI may not agree with Ricky on his views most times, but come on – he’s a comedian. Thanking God for being an atheist was not a, anti-religous statement – it was his last attempt of the night to crack a joke that would get under people’s skin. Apparently, it worked!
Report Post »canadian_right
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 10:51amIt was sarcasm pure and simple…Ricky spent the night making fun of the Hollywood elite. He was the only glimmer of light in a night of ego stroking.
Report Post »Beckofile
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 10:54amI turned the show on for a while like I do MSNBC sometimes, just to see what they talk about over there??? I turned to the others in the room and asked who most of the people are and especially the host? I still don’t know who or what he has produced for society but I did observe that he is no good at being a host and had to stretch enough to make jokes about religion because he has no real substance in his heart. TIme to not check in anymore on the loons because it is all falling apart for them.
Report Post »Marcobob69
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 1:00pmAs Bill O’Reilly would say, this man is a “pinhead”!!!
Report Post »objectivist510
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 3:51pmI am a very happy atheist. I am a capitalist. I don’t think Glenn Beck or even anyone on Fox is as intolerant of atheists as most are on this blog. Glenn has atheists on his show all the time. Ever seen Yaron Brooks on his show?
Report Post »Christianity, Islam, and communism have the same thing wrong with them: mysticism and collectivism.
Why are you so hostile to Atheists? They did nothing to you. If you really believe you have better beliefs than mine, just convince me. You are achieving nothing by telling me I’m going to hell.
getalong
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 4:16pmI feel so sorry for atheists for they are unwilling to trust in something greater than themselves.
Report Post »Sparky101
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 7:22pmpubicpencil, there you go again with that holier than thou attitude when you say things like: …”you folks feel you have to act…” See, you make up artificial boxes, label one “idiot Christians” and then you put everyone you hate into that artificial category so you can heap your burning coals on them. You do the same with everyone you hate on this blog, and put them in a box labeled “Blaze Idiots.” That’s bigoted, but it’s certainly you.
Report Post »Sparky101
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 7:28pmIt is my opinion that Ricky Gervais said something intentionally interesting in his closing. I cannot be sure if he was being cheeky, snide, or if it was straight from his heart. I’m also not sure why he vocalized such a thought. Was it to insult, connect with athiests, or communicate a question? Needless to say, God did create him, but if he were an athiest he could hardly thank God for his being. I’d love an opportunity to hear him discuss this, and what he really thinks. Until then, I’ll have to withhold any conclusions.
Report Post »Sparky101
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 7:53pmtifosa, when you say “Hey GOD, thanks for checking in, but you‘re in the wrong place if you’re looking for the tolerant, loving, forgiving Christians,” you wouldn’t be judging people would you?
Report Post »Sparky101
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 7:57pmOf course this was not God, but it was cute: “God, I’m not very happy with your judging of others. Did I not teach you to show unconditional love?!” Not exactly. What was that bit when you called the Pharisees a brood of vipers? What was the deal where you chased the moneychangers from the temple, overturning their tables and releasing their property? Are there in fact some things that we are supposed to decide are not permissible?
Report Post »PubliusPencilman
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 8:49pmClassic Sparky!
Report Post »If you could just read without your crazy ideology-colored glasses, you could easily see that I have nothing against Christians. Far be it from me to stand in judgement over anyone’s beliefs. “You folks” is just shorthand for anyone who posts the kind of crap I’m addressing–all that poo about putting people in this box or another is purely your own invention. Is it bigoted to disagree with someone? I certainly hope not–because that the whole basis for our democratic system!
Sparky101
Posted on January 17, 2011 at 9:13pmClassic Pencilhead. I‘ll allow that you’ve made mistakes by saying things starting with “You folks.” It is not “just shorthand for anyone who posts the kind of crap I’m addressing.” It is a very broad brush, and unfair to most people. And, ” –all that poo about putting people in this box or another is purely your own invention.” Well, that’s wrong also. There are speech writing techniques that are termed “glittering generalities.” You use that technique all the time. That’s wrong. If you believe someone is speaking crap, then call themout for it, don’t broad brush all posters on the Blaze, conservatives, or simply lump people you dislike into your phrase “you people.“ You ask ”Is it bigoted to disagree with someone?” No. It is bigoted to lump people into your categories and then heap coals on them. I’m as much an individual as you. You have no idea of what my life has been like nor what I’ve overcome or achieved. So stop referring to me as “you people,” which immediately elevates your stature in your mind. Some of the people you distainfully refer to as “you people,” are way smarter, nicer, kinder, more educated, more accomplished, better looking, and just all around better than you. (Some aren’t). Similarly, I know almost nothing about you. I simply object to what appears to be a bigotry in your posts. Yet, I’ve been guilty of the same, mostly when I’m trying to be a wise ass. I surely realize that democrats are not bad people. I used to be a registered democrat and a liberal. I used to think that killing babies was good for society and that Christians were warped. But anyone can go from there to learn the truth if given a chance.
Report Post »LisaC49
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 11:24amYeah, heaven forbid he ever be held accountable for any rights and wrongs that he may take part in, which, in his own mind, must make him feel like he’s better than everyone who DOES believe in God. Arrogance does not behoove you, Mr. Gervais. Perhaps you just need God to bring you back down to earth?
Report Post »@leftfighter
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 11:57amYeah, well he also got off a “the people who did the nominations were bribed” shot, so…
Report Post »tbabe
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 1:52pmWho cares if he is an atheist. I loved seeing the reaction on their smug little faces. They think they are untouchables when most of them are just perfect examples of what psychologists call narcissists. Most of them don’t deserve the accolades they get. They are just grownups who get paid lots of money to “play dress up”. Which is the game little girls used to play to pretend they were someone they weren’t. I think this guy was brave and spot on. Thank you Mr. Gervais for the jabs. If you get blackballed for your honesty I think you would make a great politician.
Report Post »WhatTheHuh
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 3:49pmHis performance on the GG was supposedly over the top (I didn’t watch). It never ceases to amaze me how bitter and angry liberals like Gervais are. There’s really something mentally amiss with them. Lately they’ve been self-imploding all over the place and this is just another example. If they were really at peace with themselves and their beliefs they wouldn’t be having the outbursts of hateful rhetoric you often see (calling people stupid, hateful, etc.) Say what you want about conservatives and the religious right; at least their “nuts” are few and far between. Angry kooks like Gervais seem to be the norm for liberals.
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Posted on January 18, 2011 at 4:07pmThis makes me laugh. And you have to know that if she didn’t have high-priced accountants and lawyers, she would be paying a lot more. Even so, after taxes she’s still probably clearing nine figures! That’s what irritates me about people like Oprah (Hollywood elites that support Obama and are constantly telling everyone that it’s “patriotic” to pay more taxes). They will lecture everyone about paying more taxes, then go and tell their accountants to make sure they pay the least amount possible. Typical rich liberal hypocrisy.
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Posted on January 18, 2011 at 4:42pmat least he was telling the truth about those talentless punks in HOLLYWOOD!
Report Post »777phase
Posted on January 18, 2011 at 7:06pmTypical atheist. “i don’t believe in God and i hate Him”. Personally for me i don’t have enough faith to be an atheist…………………..
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Posted on January 19, 2011 at 7:38amAZDEBI, I loved that you could only address the “forgiving” factor.
Report Post »SPARKY101, just going by what is POSTED in here. No need, nor ability, to “judge” beyond that.