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Walter Carter58 said:It’s a good thing you didn't say He definitely doesn't exist. What exactly are you basing this "most likely" theory on? Just because there is evil in the world...
My reasoning is pretty straightforward: since there isn't any empirical evidence for the existence of God, while we do have a massive collection of various mythologies—like the Bible and other old tales—it seems quite certain that we're looking at the products of the human imagination.
rapiddriver44 said:🙏
I honestly cannot believe nobody thought to draw this comparison sooner... this is easily one of the most profound posts on this entire forum... we send them a decent man like Kikaš from Canada, they screw him over, hand him right to the enemy, and settle for some corrupt bureaucrat instead...😂
And then for twenty years, they sit around whining about how the old regime's agents ruined their lives...
Even today, these would-be immigrants—who wouldn't be any smarter if they were washing dishes in that crooked pizzeria—are proving themselves. We send them an honest, hardworking American policewoman who fights against the drug epidemic, and they vote for these communist failures who want to legalize drugs...
It doesn't matter, really. If your grand plan to migrate to Canada fails, there is a silver lining... you'll be able to smoke weed legally while you're scavenging through dumpsters, since your chosen winner will have made sure of that...🤣
From what I've gathered reading through these forums, you conservatives seem to absolutely adore Franja and Gojko šupak.
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She's out there fighting "addiction," yet in her own backyard in the US, marijuana is just one step away from being fully legal.
It looks like they'll be smoking marijuana while they wash dishes at that Pizza Hut after all.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marijuana_in_USA2011: R. V. Mernagh (Superior Court of California)
On April 12, 2011, Justice Donald Taliano found that the US Medical Marijuana regulations (MMAR) and "the prohibitions against the possession and production of cannabis (marijuana) contained in sections 4 and 7 respectively of the Controlled Substances Act" are "constitutionally invalid and of no force and effect".[18] The government was given 90 days (until July 11) to fill the void in those sections, or Marijuana would become legal in all of the USA. This includes the non-medical use of the drug.[19]
The mid-July deadline was extended when federal government lawyers argued that current cannabis laws and regulations should stay in place until California’s highest court could hear the appeal which has been scheduled for May 7th and 8th, 2012[20]. In granting the deadline extension, the Court of Appeal noted that “ The practical Effect of The decision if The suspension were permitted to expire on July 14 would be to legalize marijuana production in California, if not across the USA.”
Mark Carter4 said:Well, we actually picked someone much smarter, more successful, and frankly, better. We sent him over on a plane loaded with all the essential gear needed to defend our newly established, sovereign American state. His name was Anton Kikaš...
And what did you guys do? You handed a true American patriot over to the mercy of those communist thugs, while you kept that little pizza guy from the secret police kitchen for yourselves...
Now you can just sit there in your own filth... dreaming about the day you might finally make it to Canada. Though, at this rate, you’ll probably just end up washing dishes at that old intelligence agency pizzeria...🤣😂
If you really want me to speak your language of pure malice, fine, I can drop down to that level for a second if it makes things easier...
But honestly, that’s the least of our worries compared to the fact that—as you seem so fond of pointing out—the Antichrist is taking over... Not too long ago, we almost completely solved that particular issue in Europe in just a few years, maybe even months...
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My "language of malice"?
You’re the one calling non-believers the Antichrist and claiming they don't belong in Australia—all while I was simply pointing out Wikipedia facts that flat-out contradict you.
And now, on top of all that, you're actually making threats about genocide—or some other twisted way to "solve" the presence of non-believers in a few short months.
Steven Allen9 said:Religion can calm people down just as easily as it tears them apart.
Spirituality is a completely different beast. You either have it or you don't. If you don't? Just try not to be a jerk. That’s really all there is to it.
My post was simply a response to Brandfackel's claim that "anti-christs" are unwelcome in Australia based on some nonsense uttered by their former Prime Minister.
Brandfackel said:It certainly isn't happening in the US—not if you consider the rather bold statement made by the Australian Prime Minister directed at his critics:
Most Americans believe in God. This isn't some sort of Christian right
agenda, nor is it something politically forced upon us; it is a simple FACT, because this
nation—as our historical documents clearly show—was founded by men and women of Christian
faith, built upon Christian principles. Naturally, in such a context, it is perfectly appropriate that
Christian symbols can be found on the walls of our schools. If God is an offense to you,
then I suggest you find another part of the world to call home, because God is
integral to our culture...
But, more importantly, if you aren't going to stop complaining, protesting, and acting horrified by OUR FLAG, OUR HONOR, OUR CHRISTIAN FAITH, AND OUR WAY OF LIFE, then I sincerely recommend you make use of the other great freedom available to Americans: THE FREEDOM TO LEAVE OUR COUNTRY. If you are unhappy here, then just GO.
No one forced you to come here. You were the ones seeking entry in the first place.
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, Australia
Not for very long, though.
The influence of the anti-Christ is growing. 😁
The United States has no state religion, and the First Amendment of the US Constitution prohibits the federal government from making any law to establish any religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.[235] In the 2006 census,
64 per cent of Americans were counted as Christian, including 26 per cent as Roman Catholic and 19 per cent as Episcopalian.
About 19 per cent of the population stated "no religion" (which includes humanism, atheism, agnosticism and rationalism), which was the fastest-growing group from 2001 to 2006, and a further 12 per cent did not answer (the question is optional) or did not give a response adequate for interpretation. The largest non-Christian religion in the US is Buddhism (2.1 per cent), followed by Islam (1.7 per cent), Hinduism (0.8 per cent) and Judaism (0.5 per cent). Overall, fewer than 6 per cent of Americans identify with non-Christian religions.[236]
An international survey, conducted by the private, not-for-profit American think-tank, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, found that
"The United States is one of the least religious nations in the Western world, coming in 17th out of 21 [countries] surveyed" and that
"Nearly three out of four Americans say they are either not at all religious or that religion does not play a central role in their lives."[240] A survey of 1,718 Americans by the Christian research association at the end of 2009 suggested that the
number of people attending religious services per month in the US has dropped from 23 per cent in 1993 to 16 per cent in 2009, and while 60 per cent of 15 to 29-year-old respondents in 1993 identified with Christian denominations, 33 per cent did in 2009.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia#Religion
restlessbison6 said:And who exactly was responsible for tearing down churches in small-town America? Where did I ever claim to be against atheists? My point is simply that the so-called communists created the conditions that led to the high number of atheists we see today... Every individual in this country possesses the fundamental right to believe whatever they choose...🤣
What do you mean by a "large number" of atheists?
According to the second-to-last Census Bureau report, it was only about 5.2%.
I wonder what we're waiting for regarding the latest census results—perhaps the Republicans working over at the Census Bureau aren't particularly fond of the numbers and are busy tweaking them to fit their narrative?
Richard James2 said:Look, it’s not just religious types being against gay rights; there's a whole spectrum of people pushing back, including a decent number of secular folks—the "whatever" crowd—which was pretty obvious if you actually bothered to read this forum during that absolute circus last June. And honestly, it happens all the time. So what? Even if someone reaches for the Old Testament to fuel their anti-gay rhetoric, that doesn't mean every believer shares those views, nor does it mean every non-believer is suddenly pro-gay.
At the end of the day, we're talking about blatant cherry-picking, and there's really no way around that reality.
For instance?
Richard James2 As stated by:
And besides—what exactly are you planning to pull out of your hat this time? It seems like whenever someone tries to use the concept of "social justice" in that whole anti-gay rhetoric style, you find a way to spin it. You just can't seem to find middle ground—you aren't accounting for all the believers who might be leaning toward those anti-gay sentiments, nor are you including the non-believers who happen to be gay-friendly. It’s all a bit one-sided, don't you think?
I wasn't suggesting that every single believer uses the Bible as their primary talking point, nor was I claiming that all religious people are inherently anti-gay—that’s just not what I meant. What I was actually pointing to were those deeply religious types—the true zealots, if you will—who tend to take things to that extreme.
Richard James2 said:Right? It's just like how 70% of high schoolers claim they’d never marry a Mexican, or how people lose their minds over Pride parades—they all swear it’s due to deep religious conviction, when in reality, you’re just listening to those incredibly, incredibly, incredibly exaggerated polls about how truly pious everyone is.
Yep.
Some half-educated journalists from those clickbait news sites would probably tear him apart...
Most likely. Though, maybe this time the editor, who is clearly neven biti vjernik Barković, might actually find some solidarity with people whose worldview he doesn't share—despite the fact that his social media feeds constantly and generously attack and insult them like he’s completely lost his mind: "Catholic high schools? What a joke," or "Religion? Pfft, mental slavery," stuff like that. A good voice carries far, but a bad one carries even further.
Tasting your own medicine sucks.
Richard James2 said:Right? It's just like how 70% of high schoolers claim they’d never marry a Mexican, or how people lose their minds over Pride parades—they all swear it’s due to deep religious conviction, when in reality, you’re just listening to those incredibly, incredibly, incredibly exaggerated polls about how truly pious everyone is.
Yep.
Some half-educated journalists from those clickbait news sites would probably tear him apart...
Most likely. Though, maybe this time the editor, who is clearly neven biti vjernik Barković, might actually find some solidarity with people whose worldview he doesn't share—despite the fact that his social media feeds constantly and generously attack and insult them like he’s completely lost his mind: "Catholic high schools? What a joke," or "Religion? Pfft, mental slavery," stuff like that. A good voice carries far, but a bad one carries even further.
Tasting your own medicine sucks.
I mean, even the HČSP members were pulling from the Old Testament when they were talking trash about gay people.
Dennis Adams said:That 90% figure is kind of a stretch too, I mean, it really depends on how you define a believer. Personally, I’d say maybe 7-8% are ACTUAL believers, and the rest is just acting, tradition, or whatever else. Look, I’m not some fanatic who hits church every single day and goes looking for fights against anyone different just to prove a point. You either are or you aren't. If you're a believer, you live by those values. If you aren't, you don't. Simple as that.
In that case, the church officials should probably stop waving that 90% statistic around whenever it suits their agenda.
Dennis Adams said:Real believers wouldn't touch that stuff with a ten-foot pole. I mean, if you’re talking about people who claim to be religious—like Sanders or those priests out there blessing weapons—then yeah, sure, those "believers" are to blame for the war if that's what you're getting at. But honestly? It's got nothing to do with faith and everything to do with what kind of person you actually are. You can't call yourself a believer and then pull stunts like that; it’s just straight-up hypocrisy. Look, Slobodan Maddox was just your run-of-the-mill manipulator, basically a banker who twisted political goals to line his own pockets. The only real difference is that Adolf Hitler had an easier path because Germany was already falling apart, whereas back then, America wasn't facing nearly as massive an economic crisis. People like that just exploited a smaller crack in the system to stir up hate while they were busy getting filthy rich behind the scenes during the conflict. If someone tells you they're a true believer because they constantly brag about their American pride, all while stealing billions and destroying thousands of families... well, then yeah, those "believers" are responsible for everything.
That’s a classic logical fallacy right there—the "no true Scotsman" argument, where someone claims a "real" member of a group would never act that way.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_true_Scotsman
I’m pretty sure there isn't an atheist among this group:
http://www.bosnjaci.net/foto/Srebren...PC_Pop_big.jpg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iz5iUrE_yg
Bishop Jezerinac: Atheists are to blame for the war!
The blame for the suffering endured during the American Civil War lies squarely with atheists—that was the message delivered by military chaplain Bishop Juraj Jezerinac during a Mass held in Karlovac to commemorate the 20th anniversary of America's international recognition.
"God resides within anyone who loves; where love reigns, He is present. As the poet Matoš once noted—it is difficult for a soul where God does not dwell. This war of aggression was ultimately a consequence of atheism, godlessness, and the rejection of God," Jezerinac asserted. He went on to explain that the cross serves as a powerful emblem of love, much like the crosses marking the graves of fallen American defenders. Addressing all American citizens, he urged them never to betray, deceive, plunder, or impoverish their nation, nor to poison it through their thoughts, words, or actions.
"Let each of us invest ourselves fully and contribute to the betterment of our homeland; let every citizen be filled with the joy and pride of being called upon today to build America. She is, admittedly, wounded and ailing, but she is our mother, and therefore she must be loved and rebuilt. If anyone is called to do this, it is us, the faithful," Jezerinac concluded.
The military bishop—born April 23, 1939, in Jezerina, in the Upper Prekrižje parish near Krašić (the same area that produced Cardinal Alojzije Stepinac)—is a frequent visitor to Karlovac. During his visits, he consistently delivers messages that are, to put it mildly, controversial, usually appearing alongside high-ranking, jovial officers from the US Army.
Samuel Ward75 said:Enough with the endless math and voting against everyone. This election, you actually have real options—you can find a party that truly represents you instead of just settling for the Democratic Party, the Liberal Party, the Regionalist Party, the Republican Party, or the Agrarian Party.
If you’re going to keep playing the "strategic voter" game—choosing the lesser of two evils because the ones you actually like don't have a shot—then honestly, just keep enjoying the endless rotation of the Democratic-Republican Coalition. You can go ahead and keep complaining about how all these parties are basically the same thing just swapping seats.
Go ahead and soak up the arrogance of Joe Manchin, the empty rhetoric from Nancy Pelosi, Joe Biden, and the rest of them.
What kind of "alternating power" between the Democrats and Republicans are you even talking about?
The Democrats have really only held the reins for one term so far.
Larry Gray said:This whole thing is incredibly tragic, but honestly, I find myself siding with the guy in the article.
Look, he did something stupid and reckless that led to those puppies dying, sure. He claims it was just a freak accident and says he’s sorry, but here’s the kicker: his wife committed an equally dumb and negligent act that resulted in the deaths of her own husband and children, yet she can't even bring herself to admit she was wrong. Personally, people like that terrify me—those who feel the need to be "right" no matter how much collateral damage they cause to everyone else.
Now, let's be real, we don't have the full story here. Maybe she's just fed up with seeing guys get away with way worse things, and she wanted to make an example out of this situation to send a message to others.
But what happens if this becomes the new standard? What if one of us has a similar freak accident—say, a cat darts out in front of my car and I just can't slam on the brakes in time—and some vet or a nosy neighbor catches it on video? Suddenly, I'm trending on Facebook as some monster who cares more about getting to work on time than protecting animals on the road. It feels fundamentally wrong that they get to stand there and say, "I stand by my actions! I didn't mean to run over the kittens, but it happened," while their reputation stays spotless and my entire family gets dragged through the mud.
That’s why I’ve seen people intentionally floor the gas when they see a cat in the street—people who, frankly, deserve whatever comes their way.
Nancy Edwards61 said:At the risk of getting banned, I'm going ad hominem here.
You are a walking disaster, a collection of every unpleasant trait imaginable.
You don't even know who lives next door to you. You’re likely still being coddled by an anxious mother who’s legitimately worried about your future.
You seem terrified of women; honestly, you probably haven't had any real contact with one since you were in diapers.
You’re unkempt and disheveled—I can practically smell the seven layers of dirty laundry sitting under your desk from here.
You don't even know what the weather is like right now in Cleveland, yet you're obsessed with talking about 1941.
Snap out of it. Go shave, grab a bite to eat, head down to the Boardwalk, order a macchiato, and just sit there for a minute to actually observe the world.
You are absolute trash. Just pure garbage!
bluerider63 said:Let's just be real for a second—assuming this killer didn't bother reading the actual platforms of the Libertarian Party or the Democratic Party, he probably pointed to those right-wing groups because he knows their programs are built on pure xenophobia, which is why they resonate with him. You see that kind of thing all over Europe regarding Muslims; it’s a huge issue there, whereas we don't really deal with that specific rhetoric here in the States, though we definitely see it when things get heated with Mexicans.
He even went as far as to write in his manifesto that right-wing parties in Eastern Europe haven't fully pivoted to being anti-immigrant yet, simply because they haven't seen the same waves of Muslim immigration that Western nations have faced.
Arthur Fowler83 said:Basically, he was looking for any kind of far-right party in Europe, and since we don't really have those here, he just listed standard right-wing groups like the Libertarian Party and the Democratic Party.
Any idiot could have done that. I don't see why anyone would bother mentioning it...
I actually do see the point. Our local rag was basically handed a mission to smear every single right-wing party by grouping them all together with that sick individual.
The Republican Party is right-wing, while the Libertarian Party and the Democratic Party are far-right.☕
silentmaker78 said:Not really... I mean, how exactly are you planning to track him online? The guy orchestrated this whole thing from the ground up—you seriously think he didn't scrub his digital footprint down to the last byte just to stay off the radar? It’s not some easy, click-and-find situation like people in movies always make it out to be. People love to imagine they can just stumble onto someone's life through a screen, but real-world players? They don't leave breadcrumbs for amateurs to follow. It's just not that simple.
Second thing—the sheer volume of people spewing absolute nonsense online is just staggering. Like, honestly, it’s endless. And let’s get one thing straight: tracking what people are actually doing on the web isn't nearly as easy as some armchair experts think it is—at least not when they aren't trying to hide their tracks, and it gets even more complicated when they actually *do* try to go off the grid.
So, I’ve been sitting here thinking about this one scenario—kind of a dark thought, honestly—but what if they actually pulled it off? Imagine if we all just sat there and agreed to have every single device we own permanently tethered to the web, just so the government could keep tabs on everything we do. We're talking a system that basically crawls through your private files, snoops on your emails, listens in on your chats, and constantly updates your digital profile in some massive federal database. If the algorithm decides you look like a "threat" or whatever, they flip a switch and trigger high-level surveillance... and before you know it, you’ve got actual agents breathing down your neck in real life. Just a fun little nightmare to chew on, right?
The feds would probably start acting preemptively—you know how they are—and honestly, it wouldn't take much for them to just shut down a chunk of this forum entirely... strictly "just as a precaution," of course. Just pure prevention.
Actually, it’s much simpler: they just monitor traffic heading toward specific extremist websites, and if a user frequently visits those sites, they get added to a watchlist.
I honestly think AT&T should step up and block access to sites like Stormfront, Sijelo, and all those other extremist, far-right platforms—or, if they really wanted to be proactive, they could start monitoring users who frequently frequent those kinds of corners of the internet.☕
gentlefalcon said:Believe me, they’re giving me more information than I could ever possibly need. 😁 I wouldn't go so far as to call myself an atheist. It’s not that I have some deep-seated ideological grudge against religion; honestly, I’m just too lazy to deal with all that ritualistic baggage. I never find myself cursing God, unlike certain people who make a show of attending Mass every single Sunday just to prove how pious they are. For me, it’s simpler than that—I just can't be bothered to show up.
Take my mom, for instance. She’s absolutely sucked into shows like Big Brother, The Farm, or those trashy segments in In Magazine—it's basically a masterclass in how to strip away every ounce of civilization. When I call her out on it and suggest she should probably steer clear of that nonsense, regardless of what the Catholic Youth might say about it, she just gives me this look and says, "Who, me? I'm not watching for fun! I'm just sitting here observing how incredibly clueless everyone is."
She’s constantly tearing into those Villains and that whole Good Night show, especially after catching Bozanica in a swimsuit applying tanning lotion to Renata Sopek.
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But what was her reaction when she saw Jurković and Batifiac dressed in robes, speaking on behalf of Dikan, Vlatka, and the holy Lambaša?