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Satanic Temple display approved for Florida Capitol

Pathetic, useless losers are funny as they grapple with their pointless irrelevance.

As opposed to a woman who had a conversation with a snake, and then obeyed his direct orders, which resulted in her losing the right to eat a fruit that gives eternal life? I would say that she was not offered an apple, as depicted in many paintings, but ate mushrooms instead. LOL.
 
Because it detracts from the traditional Christmas spirit that is part of the American tradition and culture, a time of God Bless Us All and a reflection of the goodness in the human spirit.

I don't know what the satanists are celebrating, or what their long term goals are (if they have any), and I'm not really interested. It seems they're only trying to draw attention to themselves but lack any substance behind their efforts.

Then you should have a huge problem with what the Christians did to the Pagans, who were the original people to have a seasonal celebration at this time of year.....
 
Then you should have a huge problem with what the Christians did to the Pagans, who were the original people to have a seasonal celebration at this time of year.....
Why should I have a problem with either Christians or pagans?
 
As opposed to a woman who had a conversation with a snake, and then obeyed his direct orders, which resulted in her losing the right to eat a fruit that gives eternal life? I would say that she was not offered an apple, as depicted in many paintings, but ate mushrooms instead. LOL.
It seems Erod made a good point with his comment about 'irrelevance'.
 
Maybe they just have parental authority issues. :lol:

I think that Christianity in America (and whatever prevalent religion in any other country) has a history of being extremely overly authoritarian... so I'd agree that it probably has a lot to do with being born out of authority issues. I think satanism pretty much is a reactionary bullcrap notion born out of childish rebellion.
 
We need a shinto group so we can put penises everywhere

On my honeymoon we went to Southern Mexico and took a 10 day tour across the Yucatan hitting all sorts of Mayan ruins. When we got to Uxmal ruins they had a stone phallus garden. That would be a nice holiday touch. lol

Found a pic online... here it is:

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On my honeymoon we went to Southern Mexico and took a 10 day tour across the Yucatan hitting all sorts of Mayan ruins. When we got to Uxmal ruins they had a stone phallus garden. That would be a nice holiday touch. lol

Found a pic online... here it is:

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That looks like a smurf village
 
Why does it bother you to make public space more beautiful? And do you really not understand the spirit of Christmas?
You've made over 4,000 posts so you should understand that if you are going to make a claim such as this you should use a quote. Just guessing at what I may have said is not adult. In fact I don't have a Church and don't attend one. Many people other than Christians celebrate Christmas and the spirit of Christmas. Hasn't that sunk in yet?It seems you're the one whining over 'public land' and the traditional celebrations that have become so much of the culture. What an empty life some people live. There is no joy in their lives.

It is not about beauty, it is about you imposing your particular religion on a public space. Why doesn't it bother you not to put decorations on your own private property.

Spirit of Christmas is a term that is unique to christianity...why don't you understand the spirit of diwalli? Why don't you understand the spirit of ramadan?

Public land is public...not whining. Religion has no place on government property...any religion. Again, the churches have their own property. Lots of culture out there that is not religious. Lots of joy there.

Either allow all of it or none of it, but you can't give preferential treatment to any one religion.
 
It is not about beauty, it is about you imposing your particular religion on a public space. Why doesn't it bother you not to put decorations on your own private property.

Spirit of Christmas is a term that is unique to christianity...why don't you understand the spirit of diwalli? Why don't you understand the spirit of ramadan?

Public land is public...not whining. Religion has no place on government property...any religion. Again, the churches have their own property. Lots of culture out there that is not religious. Lots of joy there.

Either allow all of it or none of it, but you can't give preferential treatment to any one religion.

like you... I say allow NONE of it.
 
I could care less. Santa Claus belongs in the malls.
 
It is not about beauty, it is about you imposing your particular religion on a public space. Why doesn't it bother you not to put decorations on your own private property.
It doesn\t bother me that Christmas decorations are on private or public property. It is a public celebration which occurs just once a year and does harm to no one.
Spirit of Christmas is a term that is unique to christianity...why don't you understand the spirit of diwalli? Why don't you understand the spirit of ramadan?
The spirit of diwalli is not part of the annual celebration, and the word "Christianity" is not exclusive to Christians any more than the term "Hindu" is exclusive to Hindus.
Public land is public...not whining. Religion has no place on government property...any religion. Again, the churches have their own property. Lots of culture out there that is not religious. Lots of joy there.
You are whining which, ironically, is what you accused me of doing. Why is it such a big deal to you if people put up Christmas decorations? Try to lighten up a little!
Either allow all of it or none of it, but you can't give preferential treatment to any one religion.
It has been explained many times that Christmas is celebrated by millions who are not Christians. It is, in fact, a public holiday. Why be such a Scrooge?
 
It doesn\t bother me that Christmas decorations are on private or public property. It is a public celebration which occurs just once a year and does harm to no one. The spirit of diwalli is not part of the annual celebration, and the word "Christianity" is not exclusive to Christians any more than the term "Hindu" is exclusive to Hindus.You are whining which, ironically, is what you accused me of doing. Why is it such a big deal to you if people put up Christmas decorations? Try to lighten up a little! It has been explained many times that Christmas is celebrated by millions who are not Christians. It is, in fact, a public holiday. Why be such a Scrooge?

This Satanic display is now also a public celebration. The article states that they also posted that they used bible verses, so shouldn't you be happy?

It's really simple. We live in what should be an egalitarian society in the eyes of the law. Christians want special privileges from the government and tax payer funded displays. Now that the law is catching up with the crazy, we now have to let everyone clutter our government buildings with varying religious material.

From now on equality is pretty much a must, so we can choose to continue the madness or we can choose to recognize that faith is a private matter and has no place in the government.
 
This Satanic display is now also a public celebration. The article states that they also posted that they used bible verses, so shouldn't you be happy?
Why should i be happy one way or the other?
It's really simple. We live in what should be an egalitarian society in the eyes of the law. Christians want special privileges from the government and tax payer funded displays. Now that the law is catching up with the crazy, we now have to let everyone clutter our government buildings with varying religious material.
Actually I see clutter all over America this very week, with people parading through the streets, looting, harassing innocent people, and so on. And people are getting excited about Christmas decorations? LOL!!

From now on equality is pretty much a must, so we can choose to continue the madness or we can choose to recognize that faith is a private matter and has no place in the government.
Equality? Since when is this about equality? And there are people who still have faith in government, which is why they want more of it. Didn't the current President say something about healing the oceans? That's faith, brother!
 
Why should i be happy one way or the other?Actually I see clutter all over America this very week, with people parading through the streets, looting, harassing innocent people, and so on. And people are getting excited about Christmas decorations? LOL!!

Equality? Since when is this about equality? And there are people who still have faith in government, which is why they want more of it. Didn't the current President say something about healing the oceans? That's faith, brother!

Government workers who have faith have absolutely zero right to hijack their public office in order to push their religion. If you can find where they do have that right let me know.

This actually is about equality. The satanists wanted the same treatment christians get and that makes you guys butthurt.

And really? You're bringing Ferguson into this? Lazy.
 
Government workers who have faith have absolutely zero right to hijack their public office in order to push their religion. If you can find where they do have that right let me know.

This actually is about equality. The satanists wanted the same treatment christians get and that makes you guys butthurt.

And really? You're bringing Ferguson into this? Lazy.
Hey, I'm not 'butt hurt" about anything the satanists do. I think they're a bunch of adolesent fools but so are millions of other Americans claiming to be adults.

Now the US is the second largest economy in the world, the people are rioting in the streets, the national debt is no longer payable and they're worried about Christmas decorations!! Can it get more stupid?

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I want a temple dedicated to the Invisible Pink Unicorn next.
 
I want a temple dedicated to the Invisible Pink Unicorn next.
Hey, no problem! It will immediately be accepted by those Scrooges and Grinches who live their joyless lives decrying any sort of activity that promotes Peace and Good Will toward their fellow man!
 
It doesn\t bother me that Christmas decorations are on private or public property. It is a public celebration which occurs just once a year and does harm to no one. The spirit of diwalli is not part of the annual celebration, and the word "Christianity" is not exclusive to Christians any more than the term "Hindu" is exclusive to Hindus.You are whining which, ironically, is what you accused me of doing. Why is it such a big deal to you if people put up Christmas decorations? Try to lighten up a little! It has been explained many times that Christmas is celebrated by millions who are not Christians. It is, in fact, a public holiday. Why be such a Scrooge?

You don't get it. You have no problem because it is the religion YOU agree with.

Actually, the annual celebration is Saturnalia, a pagan celebration. Again....put up all the christmas decorations you want....on private property.

Public space is for the public, not for a religion to peddle their wares.

Christianity is exclusive to Christians, if you don't think so, go hit up the other religions of the world and ask them.

You are being obtuse.
 
It is childish and rude to insist on putting up any religious display on public land....including your religion.

You have your own private properties to put up whatever the hell you want. Stop trying to force yours, or any religion upon the public.

We'll have to disagree about how rude it is to put up a nativity scene for Christmas in any place. It's quite appropriate, actually. Maybe you should try to get Christmas removed from the list of national holidays and then you might have something legitimate to bitch about with regard to nativity scenes.
 
As opposed to a woman who had a conversation with a snake, and then obeyed his direct orders, which resulted in her losing the right to eat a fruit that gives eternal life? I would say that she was not offered an apple, as depicted in many paintings, but ate mushrooms instead. LOL.

Look up "parable" and consider the educational level of the earth's inhabitants at the time. Perhaps God reveals to us the mysteries of the universe at a pace we can handle?
 
We'll have to disagree about how rude it is to put up a nativity scene for Christmas in any place. It's quite appropriate, actually. Maybe you should try to get Christmas removed from the list of national holidays and then you might have something legitimate to bitch about with regard to nativity scenes.

It is only appropriate to you, because you believe in christianity, and want it endorsed in a public place.

It is appropriate, on private property...and the christians have plenty of that.
 
Look up "parable" and consider the educational level of the earth's inhabitants at the time. Perhaps God reveals to us the mysteries of the universe at a pace we can handle?

Like evolution?

Try selling that to the fundies....LOL
 
It is only appropriate to you, because you believe in christianity, and want it endorsed in a public place.

It is appropriate, on private property...and the christians have plenty of that.

Actually, both my wife and I are agnostic and hold little love for organized religion. Christmas is a national holiday and whether you believe the nativity scene represents a fable, folklore, myth, or the birth of your personal savior, the nativity scene is just part of Christmas. If you really hate Christianity to the point where you can't stand seeing a nativity scene in town square, you need to get a grip on yourself because it's just not a big deal. So what is it that you hate so much about organized religion? I have no use for it, but it sure doesn't bother me like it bothers you.
 
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