sweetheart, besides you are very cute, you give me back my trust in humanity and mankind. i fell very touched by your logic and sanity, in all (or most) of your videos. i was just giving up on our species. we in germany have creationists too (and racist and other f**king shit). keep fighting on the atheistsfront for education and thinking. may your mind be always as sharp as your tounge! greetings form germany :-)
Let me ask you something Laci. If I follow a religion that tells me to be a good, moral man, meaning that I try to always be nice to people, i try to be helpful, i don't use or abuse people, and i try to see other people's point of view, is my religion a bad thing? If that's what it teaches me to do, is it a bad thing, should it be tolerated?
@milkyway531 I'll give you three, Islam, Christianity, and Mormonism. Don't believe me? Do your homework on them, read their holy books. These religions teach everything i listed.
@davidakadb ...you're saying those three religions are MORAL? Oh yea, stoning gay people, non believers, misbehaving children, people who commit adultery. killing people if they work on sundays. nice.
@davidakadb ...you're saying those three religions are MORAL? Oh yea, stoning gay people, non believers, misbehaving children, people who commit adultery. killing people if they work on sundays. nice.
That was an excellent speech. Considering how well you express yourself, I'm surprised to hear you say that you hate writing. I like your idea of intolerance as something quite liberating. I also appreciate your honesty. Most people would apologetically try to explain why they are tolerant of religion. You have strong convictions.
Show me comprehensive scientific research, experimentation, and proof that homosexuality is an innate characteristic. I DARE SOMEBODY. Explain to me what gene, or sequence accounts for homosexuality and tell me how it is passed down. Tell me how you can have two identical twins with one being straight and the other gay. Thank you.
youre completely right, there is no question of anything said in this video (ahah yes im being dogmatic, but no human is perfect, thats what being human is all about)
i also cant fucking stand people who tolerate everything and say that you cannot lower yourself to their level
bullshite! its the only way to deal with some assholes in the world, if you disagree you are an idiot
you are so very wise - with an understaning that some will never know - and for that you should be commended -
some would keep walking - most likely - the ones who believe the man is master (bs) i know people (sadly) like that but i would never walk by - and do nothing... not everything is the same - look at what it is --- for what it is - and see it for what it is...
I wish to comment on your "Hard Determinisim." It 's a form of secular predeterminisim. We nhave choices,some have more or better choices than others, but all have choices. A Crack baby doesn't have to be a crck whore or a crack dealer and most aren't! We aren't as "Hard Wired" as you think we are.
Yes but hundreds of millions of people follow, promote, and preach that idea. That's what she is saying and if you weren't able to understand that then.....
not an ethnic cleansing, that (as laci has said in the video) is based on things that people cannot change which is ethnicity
some people dont deserve to live, unfortunatley there is no humane way to solve this problem so the best we can hope for is to educate people on thinking for themselves and being as tolerant as posible of other people
This video is taking itself uncharacteristically seriously. I half expected you to say "drinking water is no hardship as long as the water is clean", or to start talking about your struggle.
Plus you're being very hard on them. I'm not suggesting that you should tolerate intolerance, but it's not as black and white as you're making it. Remember, if you'd had your brain development impaired by excessive biblical preaching then you'd almost certainly be a bigoted prick too.
lacey,you are a visoinary who does things above and beyond that of a normal person regardless of biggotry, you are the hero of a bullied fat kid, who sits in the front of class, who is HATED for his religion, size, intelegence, and even his kindness.
no no laci sweety you missed the point or just chose to ignore it to go off an another rant about ORGANIZED religion their radical zelot followers. the point is that you paint with a broad brush the vast majority of people of faith arent like that you sit there and accouse us all for the crimes of the few its like hating muslims because 9/11 hating christians because of what politcians and clergy do is intolerant because you judge as guilty by asociation and that only draws backlash
I completely agree with everything you say. This is the way I've always thought about the matter. Most of my friends don't agree with me because they are really religious or i don't know. Some of them just make me feel awful when I speak my mind, because they don't agree with me and they make it seem like I'm insane, but I've never said anything bad about their opinions. Anyways I am glad that I have found somebody who has the same opinions as me. And everybody has the right for free speech.
now that i have found how offensive it is when christians like myself are told our religion is wrong, i now promise to not offend or critisize an athiest or anyone for that matter based on their religious views. tolerance is important because its important for people to be able to have different beliefs but at the same time be at peace with others of different beliefs.
i can agree with you people should get along, but i have to say that i strongly believe that the world would be a better place without religion. i believe it is holding the human race back.
but you can critisize other peoples beliefs if you have a good reason and proof to back it up just dont preach without due corse
i think you are the most resonable christian i have ever had a comment from
i completely agree that it is your right to believe what you believe, but its important that both religious people understand that and unreligious. if you believe in God, then thats good for you, and if you don't, then thats good for you, but to say that religion is wrong is offensive to those who honestly believe they have a God watching over them. (ill continue this comment in just a second..)
You know what is even more objective than just a voice... writing. Because the inflections in your voice can also change someone's perception of your message... true one would have to be pretty superficial to be like that but still. Although less people are going to read than listen to/watch a video.
Coming from a self proclaimed determinist, statements about whether something is immutable seems a bit weak.
Especially in regards to homosexuality. There is no real way to change race or gender short of severe surgery and gene therapy, and you can argue homosexual urges will always be there, gay people can and often do choose not to act on them, either because they find other aspects of heterosexual relationships more fullfilling, or fear persecution, redicule of physical harm.
The question then arises how should society respond, do we have the right to force people, most of whom do no social harm, to repress aspects of their nature? My oppinion is no, but I do not consider this statement self evident or proven, when we do the same thing with people who have paedophillic or criminal thoughts (though obviously these do tangible harm).
I agree that many things we should not feel bad about being intolerant to.
whatever woman. religion can be a positive force in a lot of people's lives. people that are in prison and suffering with aids in Africa are consoled by the words that they are going to a better place. in the words of bill mahr - not everyone has the luxury of being an atheist.
Unfortunately, also like opium, it is addictive, and can produce hallucinations and violent behavior. Using the same reasoning, we should prescribe heroin to everyone so we can all live in an euphoric, drug-addled delirium.
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You use the word "Religion" way too broadly and that is an understatement. Every comment you make, every thought you think, is therefore weakened to the extent you do so.
Laci's a pretty Girl, she's also a smart girl, I liked this Vid I usually only listen to the vids in the background while I'm surfing, I'm not an atheist nor do I subscribe to any of the Abrahamic faiths, but I enjoy her thought process on alot of subjects. The well thought out dialogue and easy to listen too Voice help lend weight to her arguments where a more fanatical and volatile approach would lose out.
heard you on a podcast being interviewed. Love your attitude and rational approach to the world. Keep up the good work and good luck with your studies. Go Brights!!!
Um... I wasn't talking to the general public, I was directing that question towards gogreen. I know plenty examples of evil and corrupt behavior but I wanted to know if she was talking about some sort of crazy conspiracy, or holy wars like you say.
I already know my position, and I know there is evil and corrupt behavior I just wanted her to elaborate.
I'm agnostic and I do pay attention in school and I do know about holy wars. Don't judge me so much off of a comment that has six words in it.
my initial comment was: evil and corrupted behavior? Elaborate, please.
Your response was: So called "Holy Wars" maybe? If you payed any attention in school, like an agnostic, maybe you'd know... stop being so ignorant of the facts.
Making assumptions about people you don't know is called judging.
Why would you want her to elaborate when the facts are clear?
And about judging you, assuming is more like just a thought, judging is more of an authoratative opinion. I was assuming so don't take it so serious. So what do you want me to do about that? Because I'm not apologizing for something so silly. Bite me. :)
Where does the idea come from, that atheism would be tolerant at all? Or that atheists have to tolerate religion? A-theism = against religion... you need a lord to command and a priest to say the pawns, that they have to obey. I guess in the case of a revival of religion I would enjoy being the lord commanding the cattle. Instead of the sheep believing the words of the taskmaster... AMEN!
by the way - atheism doesn*t mean "against christianity" Islam, etc. are meant, too.
No opinion, however right, has any special status. No matter how big your breasts are, intolerance and pride ends in being an idiot.
I'm an atheist and I honestly don't care about your controversial pseudo-intellectual videos that you insist on making for the sake of attention. Hopefully soon your goal is reached, and you feel a little less inferior after all this.
tolerate what is logically and reasonably right...... Now, how does one define that? Perhaps, do unto others what you would have them do unto you? Love your neighbour as yourself? That could work... I wish I knew where those pearls of wisdom came from... hmm...
I wish you knew where those pearls of wisdom came from too benana :] I know you're implying jesus, but actually, the golden rule (philosophically known as "the ethic of reciprocity") originated with Confucius, the Chinese philosopher, around 500BC. From there it was repeated over and over by others such as Aristotle, Pittacus, Thales, Epictetus, Pythagorean, and other greek philosophers. After a long history, the oral verbiage made it into the scriptural canon in the books of Tobit & Sirach.
I read somewhere that the earliest golden-rule-like philosophy was some Indian dude around 5000BC (can't remember the name offhand) Either way, it's about as attributable to Judeo-Christianity as the Superfreak theme is attributable to M.C.Hammer. *sings himself offstage* She's a very kinky girl, the kind you won't take home to mutha...
i think your talking about Hammurabi.. or i might be wrong...... no i ddnt say its proof of God, its just shows how its reasonable to believe, but i think science does show evidence y not to believe
and what do you mean point zero.... nothing can create nothing.. thats fact.... science proves how the universe wasnt always here and that it will end one day.... well life atleast will end... nothing created something is wrong
"This is the sum of duty. Do not unto others that which would cause you pain if done to you."
- Mahabharata 5:1517, from the Vedic tradition of India, circa 3000 BC
Science suggests that, traveling back in time, all matter comes from a singularity. It does not prove that was "the beginning" necessarily, and I've never heard indication of an end. The real question isn't if there was an original power source, but if it was intelligent. And all evidence points to 'no'.
i think whatever it was had to of been smart when u look at structure whether it was God or not..... and if it was God i dont think it was his plan to create a perfect universe.... b/c if it was perfect, what would Heaven be worth
Structure of what? There are solid scientific non-magical explanations for nearly everything. Higher life forms, mountains and canyons, planets, solar systems, galaxies... And the few things we don't have explanations for, I'd rather wait for the real explanation than just assume "it must be magic" That's what our cavemen ancestors did. And though they may have found comfort in that, it didn't help speed along education and social development.
no your wrong... theres scientific explanation of how universe work but not how it came about..besides science only can study reoccuring events and things that always happen..miracles for instance, scientists always say we're working on an explanation or they dont study it at all...because nothing would explain it other than God.i'm all for science discovering answers so we'll see but what if God was really the answer... and who's to say if ther was a God that it should show itself using science
Our limitation in science is strictly that we don't have a provable theory on the origin of the big bang. While the big bang was powerful, there was no intelligence evidence behind it. So of the many many theories we have for the reason behind the big bang, none of them include magical beings who planned on the universe ending up like it did.
the big bang ddnt happen... u can be an atheist and not believe in it, some argue that the universe was always here..... look up requirements of the big bang by Dr. William Lane Craig
"look up requirements of the big bang by Dr. William Lane Craig" -
You mean the philosopher and theologian who is a fellow of the Discovery Institute's Center for Science and Culture which is the hub of the intelligent design movement?
You mean THAT William Lane Craig? Yeah, he's credible.
If it's a yes, then he's not credible AS A SCIENTIST.
He's a philosopher and theologian unqualified to make scientific assertions of fact. His agenda is to promote religion. He'll tell you that. Do a little research to see how he figured in the Discovery Institute's part in the Dover trial.
I guess the current use of 'agnostic' makes it somewhat of a weasel-word used to avoid confrontation though, in the strictest definitional sense, it's the most accurate description of my posture relating things unknown. That's a no-brainer.
I'm perfectly comfortable saying "I don't know" - it's accurate when that's the case. Any conjecture I might engage in would certainly not alter any actuality. It would still be conjecture. The question becomes how likely something is to be actual.
Atheism is a default position: there really is nothing to question since it makes no assertions. Contrary to dictionary definition, atheism isn't denial. Denial assumes something to be denied. Atheism isn't even necessarily intellectual. Personally, I simply don't feel any belief; it makes no sense to question what I don't have.
Believers try to tell me there is a god. That, I can question because either there is evidence or there isn't. One can only question the evidence.
Blackmark52.......it sounds like ur talking more that of an Agnostic..... but i suppose ur right although many Atheist do assert there is no supreme being
An atheist asserts that there is no supreme being only in the same sense that you assert there is no invisible pink unicorn following you to and from work every day. It's not an active assertion to assume something doesn't exist when no evidence of it exists.
Atheism is all about questioning. Religion is too, but the difference is that atheism is about seeking real answers to those questions, whereas religion is about asking questions and answering them all with "God/Jesus is the answer." And unless your question is, "Who's f***ing up your moral compass?" that answer doesn't really fit.
No, some of us look for real answers, and others believe that discovering and understanding the real answers takes too much effort, so they make up or accept simplistic answers, not caring how unrealistic those answers may be. It's intellectual laziness as much as anything.
Every scientific experiment conducted to supply evidence to god's existence or lack thereof has either been inconclusive or has supplied evidence against (yes, I can site some examples). The real difference is that most atheists, if given solid overwhelming evidence that god exists, would reluctantly say, "Okay, I believe." Hardcore theists have been supplied with massively overwhelming evidence against God, and they continue to believe.
well nothing is really a solid conclusion... i'm a Christian but i think a completely scientifically logical person would prob be agnostic.. but idk....
evidence for God would be that nothing can create nothing... and energy is eternal, so some sort of energy was here before the universe.. so its not unreasonable to think its God
yea thats prob true about the given evidence, but then again there rly is no solid evidence on either end
continued) ..... and i doubt its some stupid random energy b/c if u look at all the structure we have with cells and dna.. and u have to remember .... stars and planets and orbits and so forth... had to get all over universe... the universe is biiiig
That's just it. If you're willing to sit down and read some books, you'll understand how DNA and planets could have come about through logical non-magical non-intelligent means. Also, if there were a supreme intelligence behind the creation of the universe, the universe would be a lot different than it is now. The evidence supports lack of intelligence. So either we're right *or* God is an idiot. As for the issue of time, I suspect that the cause/effect relationship breaks down at point zero.
You are just too smart for your age! I mean that in a good way:) I feel your pain and anger, Laci. I live in the middle of the Bilble Belt, USA, where 90% of us our brainwashed "God-fearing Christians" (since when did fear become a good thing???) I'm part of the 10% though. I've broken through the brainwashing. I've deconverted, just as you have. I'll always tolerate love! I'll even tolerate differences of opinion. But, I'll never tolerate hatred and judgement in the guise of religion.
laci i get what your saying but i dont know if people are forgeting but within right, wether people tolerate the intolerant or not other people have no right to force one to do something they dont want to do laci if you dont want to aprove comments then dont
because thats where you have to draw the line
basically dont tolerate intolerant comments have zero tolerances
Ones Intolerance of something can be defined using a gradient measurement. I mostly agree with your assesment of the worth of religion, but am to some degree less outspoken, and would thusly be considered more tolerant than you, because I spend less energy in speaking against religion. However, the definition of the degree of tolerance is subjective and realitive. Compared to christians 1000 years ago we are tame, they were exponentially more intolorant than you or I (A realitive assesment)
I have to say after 20+ years of experience with it, Overall, my assessment of organized religion is not a high one either. (As an ironic side note I minored in theology) Unfortunately, it does not seem to cause corrupt behavior so much as bolster it. I mean sure you can't be molested by priests if there are no priests, but that doesn't mean the same person wouldn't go out and do it anyway. The question I have is similar to Plato's republic: "how do you fix human corruption?"
Molesting by priests isn't the main flaw of Christianity. One of the main flaws is believing that some father expressed his "love" to the whole world by brutally killing his own son. Parents actually preach to their own children that it is good to kill one's own child if somebody happens to be a god! Without Christianity there would be no motion of Jahweh murdering Jesus, the same people would not preach the same bullshit. I would rather be molested by a priest than murdered by my own father.
secularists will always be in the minority. That's just the way it is. consider this a man tells a story, the story is believable except for one point: there is a friendly tiger that follows him through all his adventures. the investigators are skeptical, so he asks which story they prefer, and they answer the one with the tiger. The plain fact of the matter is, we prefer the story, with the tiger (God). the universe needs a human face for most of us to deal with it.
Hey, just heard about the drama. I have a troll problem myself but nothing like that. You probably here this all the time but if anyone deserves to be permanently banned and blocked from YouTube, it's that troll. Good luck with the situation.
How did you go about writing this? It's very good, like something you'd find in a prestigious magazine.
I think your use of 'tolerance' gets a little abstract and sometimes ambiguous- how would you describe the tolerance you talk about in the video? In what way does tolerating people a different process to tolerating their behavior?
I noticed that you like Julien in the randomprod. Well you should check him out in the Stupid Mario Brothers episodes. Episode 33 and others. The stupid Mario Brothers are the best on youtube.
I put an annotation about it at the start of the video. I've been forced into approving comments for awhile after my full name and addresses were posted. Ignorance makes people look like douchebags, doesn't it?
I thing camcan004 has a good point, if laci feels attacked then don't judge. I'm Christian too and Christians should know that the way we judge the way we'll be judged. I watch to know more about an opposite opinion of me. I think laci has good points an a bad personal experiences; and, I think and know that not all faith people is like she says, but due to short space and maybe the tension in coments dashboard I cannot say nothing more than "hey I don't think like you but I respect your op"
What I am intolerant of is the same nonsensical arguments from the religious trying to defend their desert rituals. When, in any case beside religion, does the lack of proof constitute as proof. If someone out there can give me a specific example then please, let me know. And please, no quotes from the bible/koran/insert baseless book here. That "relic's getting rusty." -Auron.
Very good video, but you are in contradiction with your statement of being a hard determinism, I know that you said that you wanted us to imagine that you were not, but this here can only be done if both the view and yourself see fit to choose to do so;-)) Other than that I agree with you.
You go on and on and on and on, like a lot of bigoted atheists do, about how wrong religion is and that there is no god. But I don't hear you say what the alliterative is.
psfree40b: "Thy shall not kill?" Dude, have you even read the bible? It's "Thou shalt not kill."
Besides that, what exactly is your point? I'm asuming you attempt to follow the will of The Bible and if that is the case, you do realize "thou shalt not kill" is a direct quote, right?
So what is your argument concerning that?
Also, religion can be discussed in a realm seperate from God and our origins.
And what do you mean by "Why?" I'm pretty sure Killing is BAD.
We are lucky to have someone like you to point out our imperfections. My point is that the bible was written to answer questions about life and give leaders a way of controlling their people. The writers came up with a device called God and two places called Heaven and Hell. If you kill, you're a sinner. If you're a sinner God sends you to Hell. But with no God and no Hell. What is the consequence a sin?
You are intolerant. Simple as that. You are intolerant of all the people who stand for what you do but are Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu, Tao, or Confucian. You assume everyone who is religious is the problem. You assume your "answer" is right when it is no more correct than any of the other answers presented to us. That is intolerant.
Ok since my last post didn't seme to make it, I say this again. You're calling religion as a whole a virus, yet you turn a blind eye to all religions except the 3 major theistic religions, lumping numerous VERY different religions as one. That is a disgustingly ignorant, prejudicial doing, which is disappointing. Buddism, Satanism, Paganism, ahve you ever even heard a word of their beliefs? Your bland statements is as prejudicial as condemning a entire race for crimes by gangs. I hope you reply.
You're so focused on the 3 major monotheistic religions that you turn a blind eye to many other religions. I never seen you actually talk about a athiestic religion such as buddism, satanism, or polytheistic like hinduism, paganism, etc. and yet you call all religion as a virus and point curses on all of it.That shows blind prejudicial intolerance to idiotic proportions as you're lumping all religions as a whole, you're being no better than someone singling out a race for gangs in it.Disapointed
Great video, again!!! ( be like the sun and shine on all )
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Satori1800 1 week ago
"Ratings have been disabled for this video "wtf youtube I need to give thumbs up to this videeoooo.
miguelito1308 2 months ago
sweetheart, besides you are very cute, you give me back my trust in humanity and mankind. i fell very touched by your logic and sanity, in all (or most) of your videos. i was just giving up on our species. we in germany have creationists too (and racist and other f**king shit). keep fighting on the atheistsfront for education and thinking. may your mind be always as sharp as your tounge! greetings form germany :-)
MrHiller 3 months ago
The tambre of your voice in this video, especially by the end, is... almost seductive in its quiet menace.
...I love it! :D
SerpentStare 5 months ago
Let me ask you something Laci. If I follow a religion that tells me to be a good, moral man, meaning that I try to always be nice to people, i try to be helpful, i don't use or abuse people, and i try to see other people's point of view, is my religion a bad thing? If that's what it teaches me to do, is it a bad thing, should it be tolerated?
davidakadb 5 months ago
@davidakadb the problem is no religion is like that
milkyway531 5 months ago
@milkyway531 you obviously religion very well, a lot of religions teach exactly what i said.
davidakadb 5 months ago
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@milkyway531 you obviously religion very well, a lot of religions teach exactly what i said.
davidakadb 5 months ago
@davidakadb sorry, i meant to say, you obviously don't know religion very well.
davidakadb 5 months ago
@davidakadb pleas feel free to give an example
milkyway531 5 months ago
@milkyway531 I'll give you three, Islam, Christianity, and Mormonism. Don't believe me? Do your homework on them, read their holy books. These religions teach everything i listed.
davidakadb 5 months ago
@davidakadb ...you're saying those three religions are MORAL? Oh yea, stoning gay people, non believers, misbehaving children, people who commit adultery. killing people if they work on sundays. nice.
milkyway531 5 months ago 3
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@davidakadb ...you're saying those three religions are MORAL? Oh yea, stoning gay people, non believers, misbehaving children, people who commit adultery. killing people if they work on sundays. nice.
milkyway531 5 months ago
The way she talks kinda reminds me of sue from "The Middle" TV series. lol
But the message that she has to say also reminds me of George Carlin at the same time. She is an amazing young woman. :)
luxord2654 7 months ago 2
@luxord2654 Lol, I was also thinking George Carlin.
Empep12 6 months ago
great vid laci , expressing exactly how a lot of us feel :)
thnx <3
DLSS 2 years ago 2
There is no sound at all on this video. Also, I watched for two minutes, and there were two still pictures - that's all - during that whole time.
koolkatkiwi 2 years ago
You're right that intolerance is not always a bad thing. Consequently intolerance of sex perverts is all well and good.
sgtkpf 2 years ago
Very well argued. Great delivery.
Artifactorfiction 2 years ago 2
That was an excellent speech. Considering how well you express yourself, I'm surprised to hear you say that you hate writing. I like your idea of intolerance as something quite liberating. I also appreciate your honesty. Most people would apologetically try to explain why they are tolerant of religion. You have strong convictions.
grits011 2 years ago
Show me comprehensive scientific research, experimentation, and proof that homosexuality is an innate characteristic. I DARE SOMEBODY. Explain to me what gene, or sequence accounts for homosexuality and tell me how it is passed down. Tell me how you can have two identical twins with one being straight and the other gay. Thank you.
whatevalife6 2 years ago
Look it up yourself.
It's out there, down to the physical characters of homosexual's brains, versus their heterosexual counterparts.
If you haven't even come across that research, among significantly more, I can understand your ignorance.
LDSMovieReviews 2 years ago
Uh. . .Links please. And unbiased websites please.
whatevalife6 2 years ago
bingo, there is no such thing as the 'gay gene'.
yayjjbeans 2 years ago
I Love You Laci. You are amazing.
DarrienSilva 2 years ago 7
I think Laci makes a good point, especially about being intolerant of people, vs. being intolerant of their actions.
KyanisSunweaver 2 years ago
youre completely right, there is no question of anything said in this video (ahah yes im being dogmatic, but no human is perfect, thats what being human is all about)
i also cant fucking stand people who tolerate everything and say that you cannot lower yourself to their level
bullshite! its the only way to deal with some assholes in the world, if you disagree you are an idiot
blackstonewielder19 2 years ago
Whaou...!
Great vid. You are so true...!
motardkool 2 years ago 2
you are so very wise - with an understaning that some will never know - and for that you should be commended -
some would keep walking - most likely - the ones who believe the man is master (bs) i know people (sadly) like that but i would never walk by - and do nothing... not everything is the same - look at what it is --- for what it is - and see it for what it is...
people need to open their eyes
i hope you keep up - your message is needed
iamdemom1 2 years ago
I wish to comment on your "Hard Determinisim." It 's a form of secular predeterminisim. We nhave choices,some have more or better choices than others, but all have choices. A Crack baby doesn't have to be a crck whore or a crack dealer and most aren't! We aren't as "Hard Wired" as you think we are.
talbotboy1 2 years ago
If hell is real then ill see u there. :D
bluen314159265 2 years ago
Religion is an idea and you cannot kill an idea.
ploxioths 2 years ago
Yes but hundreds of millions of people follow, promote, and preach that idea. That's what she is saying and if you weren't able to understand that then.....
thestomata 2 years ago
tool
xXmafia77Xx 2 years ago
yeah but you can kill the people that follow it!
blackstonewielder19 2 years ago
So you think an ethnic cleansing is in order?
ploxioths 2 years ago
not an ethnic cleansing, that (as laci has said in the video) is based on things that people cannot change which is ethnicity
some people dont deserve to live, unfortunatley there is no humane way to solve this problem so the best we can hope for is to educate people on thinking for themselves and being as tolerant as posible of other people
blackstonewielder19 2 years ago
lol
This video is taking itself uncharacteristically seriously. I half expected you to say "drinking water is no hardship as long as the water is clean", or to start talking about your struggle.
Plus you're being very hard on them. I'm not suggesting that you should tolerate intolerance, but it's not as black and white as you're making it. Remember, if you'd had your brain development impaired by excessive biblical preaching then you'd almost certainly be a bigoted prick too.
ScepticalPenguin 2 years ago
lacey,you are a visoinary who does things above and beyond that of a normal person regardless of biggotry, you are the hero of a bullied fat kid, who sits in the front of class, who is HATED for his religion, size, intelegence, and even his kindness.
kenpoben 2 years ago 19
Would that fat kid happen to be you?
ploxioths 2 years ago
no no laci sweety you missed the point or just chose to ignore it to go off an another rant about ORGANIZED religion their radical zelot followers. the point is that you paint with a broad brush the vast majority of people of faith arent like that you sit there and accouse us all for the crimes of the few its like hating muslims because 9/11 hating christians because of what politcians and clergy do is intolerant because you judge as guilty by asociation and that only draws backlash
bigjavo36 2 years ago
I absolutely love you. you are my new hero. i love all your videos.
I am a agnostic-atheist and pround of it, and think you for giving me the courage to say that. love you
jaytothejkris 2 years ago
Perfect for the Zeitgeist movement. You should sign in.
AdiemusBC 2 years ago
I completely agree with everything you say. This is the way I've always thought about the matter. Most of my friends don't agree with me because they are really religious or i don't know. Some of them just make me feel awful when I speak my mind, because they don't agree with me and they make it seem like I'm insane, but I've never said anything bad about their opinions. Anyways I am glad that I have found somebody who has the same opinions as me. And everybody has the right for free speech.
MuskokaSkater 2 years ago
I really think you are going to do great things in this world.
AFXE 2 years ago
i agree!
MuskokaSkater 2 years ago
you are beautiful, thank you i was lost today
elliotcmiller 2 years ago
Not all Christians are bad...
knop95 2 years ago
your right not all christians are bad but religion is wrong and christianity is wrong
newmesee 2 years ago
agreed!
MuskokaSkater 2 years ago
now that i have found how offensive it is when christians like myself are told our religion is wrong, i now promise to not offend or critisize an athiest or anyone for that matter based on their religious views. tolerance is important because its important for people to be able to have different beliefs but at the same time be at peace with others of different beliefs.
Zerexx9 2 years ago 2
i can agree with you people should get along, but i have to say that i strongly believe that the world would be a better place without religion. i believe it is holding the human race back.
but you can critisize other peoples beliefs if you have a good reason and proof to back it up just dont preach without due corse
i think you are the most resonable christian i have ever had a comment from
newmesee 2 years ago 3
i completely agree that it is your right to believe what you believe, but its important that both religious people understand that and unreligious. if you believe in God, then thats good for you, and if you don't, then thats good for you, but to say that religion is wrong is offensive to those who honestly believe they have a God watching over them. (ill continue this comment in just a second..)
Zerexx9 2 years ago 2
kudos for speaking your mind,
but youre not as smart as you think :/
blazeberg 2 years ago 3
i agree:D
Zerexx9 2 years ago
i think this is the best one of your videos iv seen yet!
if we don't do something....then who will?
cz1992 2 years ago 2
From what?
knop95 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
You need Jesus. God bless.
beshxo 2 years ago
whatever!
sonicjet700 2 years ago
wtf mann .... no she doesn't need jesus
dropkickjoey 2 years ago 3
You know what is even more objective than just a voice... writing. Because the inflections in your voice can also change someone's perception of your message... true one would have to be pretty superficial to be like that but still. Although less people are going to read than listen to/watch a video.
KingCrimson776 2 years ago
Coming from a self proclaimed determinist, statements about whether something is immutable seems a bit weak.
Especially in regards to homosexuality. There is no real way to change race or gender short of severe surgery and gene therapy, and you can argue homosexual urges will always be there, gay people can and often do choose not to act on them, either because they find other aspects of heterosexual relationships more fullfilling, or fear persecution, redicule of physical harm.
Wolfau5 3 years ago
The question then arises how should society respond, do we have the right to force people, most of whom do no social harm, to repress aspects of their nature? My oppinion is no, but I do not consider this statement self evident or proven, when we do the same thing with people who have paedophillic or criminal thoughts (though obviously these do tangible harm).
I agree that many things we should not feel bad about being intolerant to.
Wolfau5 3 years ago
whatever woman. religion can be a positive force in a lot of people's lives. people that are in prison and suffering with aids in Africa are consoled by the words that they are going to a better place. in the words of bill mahr - not everyone has the luxury of being an atheist.
luckytwentyseven 3 years ago
Exactly relgion is the opiate of the masses.
Relgion is like a drug, it helps people deal with the harsh realities of life.
badpanda84 3 years ago
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Unfortunately, also like opium, it is addictive, and can produce hallucinations and violent behavior. Using the same reasoning, we should prescribe heroin to everyone so we can all live in an euphoric, drug-addled delirium.
Faust9000 3 years ago
No using the same reasoning we should ban relgion.
badpanda84 3 years ago
i thought it was opium.and yes. it makes people loopy
sonicjet700 2 years ago
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Faust9000 3 years ago
So you've abandoned the aesthetics of video for the aesthetics of still image?
Give me a break.
obie1963 3 years ago
Dont Know How I missed this GREAT VID! U r and Incredible Beautiful Person! U Make me SMile! Love&SMiles Tim
marcs501tim 3 years ago
...i love you.
like seriously.
just....omg.
farbo1176 3 years ago 3
Hear, hear! BZ!
rohanwotan2 3 years ago
Since discovering you a mere 5 hours ago, I've learned much.
This mini dissertation on tolerance is most cogent.
Thanks, again!
vtvita 3 years ago 3
This comment has received too many negative votes show
You use the word "Religion" way too broadly and that is an understatement. Every comment you make, every thought you think, is therefore weakened to the extent you do so.
Paul
artsee1 3 years ago
wow. u just said what i've been thinking! holy shit....
Nyko119 3 years ago
Laci's a pretty Girl, she's also a smart girl, I liked this Vid I usually only listen to the vids in the background while I'm surfing, I'm not an atheist nor do I subscribe to any of the Abrahamic faiths, but I enjoy her thought process on alot of subjects. The well thought out dialogue and easy to listen too Voice help lend weight to her arguments where a more fanatical and volatile approach would lose out.
5/5 keepem comming
Krynnr 3 years ago 3
heard you on a podcast being interviewed. Love your attitude and rational approach to the world. Keep up the good work and good luck with your studies. Go Brights!!!
a300pilotster 3 years ago 3
evil and corrupted behavior? Elaborate, please.
zippythewildone 3 years ago
So called "Holy Wars" maybe? If you payed any attention in school, like an agnostic, maybe you'd know... stop being so ignorant of the facts.
XsmashX1 3 years ago
Um... I wasn't talking to the general public, I was directing that question towards gogreen. I know plenty examples of evil and corrupt behavior but I wanted to know if she was talking about some sort of crazy conspiracy, or holy wars like you say.
I already know my position, and I know there is evil and corrupt behavior I just wanted her to elaborate.
I'm agnostic and I do pay attention in school and I do know about holy wars. Don't judge me so much off of a comment that has six words in it.
zippythewildone 3 years ago
What was your initial comment? It's not coming up on my window.
And I don't judge people I don't know, just made an assumption.
XsmashX1 3 years ago
@ XsmashX1
my initial comment was: evil and corrupted behavior? Elaborate, please.
Your response was: So called "Holy Wars" maybe? If you payed any attention in school, like an agnostic, maybe you'd know... stop being so ignorant of the facts.
Making assumptions about people you don't know is called judging.
zippythewildone 3 years ago
Why would you want her to elaborate when the facts are clear?
And about judging you, assuming is more like just a thought, judging is more of an authoratative opinion. I was assuming so don't take it so serious. So what do you want me to do about that? Because I'm not apologizing for something so silly. Bite me. :)
XsmashX1 3 years ago
I TOTALLY AGREE!
mikimaus7 3 years ago
you kinda look like a female shakespheare well in this video any way
afroninjav2 3 years ago
She sure has a pretty mouth.
dpjarvi 3 years ago
Where does the idea come from, that atheism would be tolerant at all? Or that atheists have to tolerate religion? A-theism = against religion... you need a lord to command and a priest to say the pawns, that they have to obey. I guess in the case of a revival of religion I would enjoy being the lord commanding the cattle. Instead of the sheep believing the words of the taskmaster... AMEN!
by the way - atheism doesn*t mean "against christianity" Islam, etc. are meant, too.
Cappl 3 years ago
Atheism literally means without theism.
dawn0293 3 years ago 2
"A-theism = against religion... you need a lord to command and a priest to say the pawns, that they have to obey"
No. Atheism means "without theism." Anti-theism means against theism.
KemaTheAtheist 3 years ago
I know it's not common usage but it strikes me that 'renaissance woman' may not be entirely inapplicable here.
luerwulf 3 years ago
No opinion, however right, has any special status. No matter how big your breasts are, intolerance and pride ends in being an idiot.
I'm an atheist and I honestly don't care about your controversial pseudo-intellectual videos that you insist on making for the sake of attention. Hopefully soon your goal is reached, and you feel a little less inferior after all this.
fact0r 3 years ago
you are my hero, you stand for everything that what I believe is right. please keep making videos.
greetings from the Netherlands! :)
zeeslag123 3 years ago
tolerate what is logically and reasonably right...... Now, how does one define that? Perhaps, do unto others what you would have them do unto you? Love your neighbour as yourself? That could work... I wish I knew where those pearls of wisdom came from... hmm...
benanaman 3 years ago
I wish you knew where those pearls of wisdom came from too benana :] I know you're implying jesus, but actually, the golden rule (philosophically known as "the ethic of reciprocity") originated with Confucius, the Chinese philosopher, around 500BC. From there it was repeated over and over by others such as Aristotle, Pittacus, Thales, Epictetus, Pythagorean, and other greek philosophers. After a long history, the oral verbiage made it into the scriptural canon in the books of Tobit & Sirach.
gogreen18 3 years ago
So we agree then, it's a good idea :) lol.
(You're so hot right now)
benanaman 3 years ago
I read somewhere that the earliest golden-rule-like philosophy was some Indian dude around 5000BC (can't remember the name offhand) Either way, it's about as attributable to Judeo-Christianity as the Superfreak theme is attributable to M.C.Hammer. *sings himself offstage* She's a very kinky girl, the kind you won't take home to mutha...
BailiffQuimby 3 years ago
i think your talking about Hammurabi.. or i might be wrong...... no i ddnt say its proof of God, its just shows how its reasonable to believe, but i think science does show evidence y not to believe
and what do you mean point zero.... nothing can create nothing.. thats fact.... science proves how the universe wasnt always here and that it will end one day.... well life atleast will end... nothing created something is wrong
underdog92z 3 years ago
"This is the sum of duty. Do not unto others that which would cause you pain if done to you."
- Mahabharata 5:1517, from the Vedic tradition of India, circa 3000 BC
Science suggests that, traveling back in time, all matter comes from a singularity. It does not prove that was "the beginning" necessarily, and I've never heard indication of an end. The real question isn't if there was an original power source, but if it was intelligent. And all evidence points to 'no'.
BailiffQuimby 3 years ago
i think whatever it was had to of been smart when u look at structure whether it was God or not..... and if it was God i dont think it was his plan to create a perfect universe.... b/c if it was perfect, what would Heaven be worth
underdog92z 3 years ago
Structure of what? There are solid scientific non-magical explanations for nearly everything. Higher life forms, mountains and canyons, planets, solar systems, galaxies... And the few things we don't have explanations for, I'd rather wait for the real explanation than just assume "it must be magic" That's what our cavemen ancestors did. And though they may have found comfort in that, it didn't help speed along education and social development.
BailiffQuimby 3 years ago
no your wrong... theres scientific explanation of how universe work but not how it came about..besides science only can study reoccuring events and things that always happen..miracles for instance, scientists always say we're working on an explanation or they dont study it at all...because nothing would explain it other than God.i'm all for science discovering answers so we'll see but what if God was really the answer... and who's to say if ther was a God that it should show itself using science
underdog92z 3 years ago
Our limitation in science is strictly that we don't have a provable theory on the origin of the big bang. While the big bang was powerful, there was no intelligence evidence behind it. So of the many many theories we have for the reason behind the big bang, none of them include magical beings who planned on the universe ending up like it did.
BailiffQuimby 3 years ago
the big bang ddnt happen... u can be an atheist and not believe in it, some argue that the universe was always here..... look up requirements of the big bang by Dr. William Lane Craig
underdog92z 3 years ago
"look up requirements of the big bang by Dr. William Lane Craig" -
You mean the philosopher and theologian who is a fellow of the Discovery Institute's Center for Science and Culture which is the hub of the intelligent design movement?
You mean THAT William Lane Craig? Yeah, he's credible.
luerwulf 3 years ago 4
i think thats the one.... yah..... r u being sarcastic when u said credible?
underdog92z 3 years ago
"i think thats the one" -
Um, .. is that a yes? Is that a no?
If it's a yes, then he's not credible AS A SCIENTIST.
He's a philosopher and theologian unqualified to make scientific assertions of fact. His agenda is to promote religion. He'll tell you that. Do a little research to see how he figured in the Discovery Institute's part in the Dover trial.
luerwulf 3 years ago 4
that was a yes....... but no one can really give us proven fact when it comes to the origin of existence... you only can believe
underdog92z 3 years ago
"no one can really give us proven fact when it comes to the origin of existence... you only can believe" -
Yes, that is indeed the case - at this time.
What that DOESN'T do is lend any weight to any argument that a 'god' must necessarily exist just because we don't know something yet.
What we CAN say is that we have no answers in particular areas. "I don't know is an honest answer and has the integrity and weight of being true.
luerwulf 3 years ago 11
I dont Know would be Agnostic :).... or its not knowable
well i still have confidence in my Christian faith, as you do... Atheism i'm guessing
underdog92z 3 years ago
I guess the current use of 'agnostic' makes it somewhat of a weasel-word used to avoid confrontation though, in the strictest definitional sense, it's the most accurate description of my posture relating things unknown. That's a no-brainer.
I'm perfectly comfortable saying "I don't know" - it's accurate when that's the case. Any conjecture I might engage in would certainly not alter any actuality. It would still be conjecture. The question becomes how likely something is to be actual.
luerwulf 3 years ago 3
yea i guess that sounds like a fair enough question
underdog92z 3 years ago
i was just wondering what are your thoughts on life after death or in other words what do you believe happens to you after you die.
chris3ooo0 3 years ago
ever thought about questioning Atheism?
underdog92z 3 years ago
Atheism is a default position: there really is nothing to question since it makes no assertions. Contrary to dictionary definition, atheism isn't denial. Denial assumes something to be denied. Atheism isn't even necessarily intellectual. Personally, I simply don't feel any belief; it makes no sense to question what I don't have.
Believers try to tell me there is a god. That, I can question because either there is evidence or there isn't. One can only question the evidence.
Blackmark52 3 years ago 5
Blackmark52.......it sounds like ur talking more that of an Agnostic..... but i suppose ur right although many Atheist do assert there is no supreme being
underdog92z 3 years ago
An atheist asserts that there is no supreme being only in the same sense that you assert there is no invisible pink unicorn following you to and from work every day. It's not an active assertion to assume something doesn't exist when no evidence of it exists.
BailiffQuimby 3 years ago
Atheism is all about questioning. Religion is too, but the difference is that atheism is about seeking real answers to those questions, whereas religion is about asking questions and answering them all with "God/Jesus is the answer." And unless your question is, "Who's f***ing up your moral compass?" that answer doesn't really fit.
BailiffQuimby 3 years ago
BailiffQuimby..... well i think were all looking for what we believe to be real answers
underdog92z 3 years ago
No, some of us look for real answers, and others believe that discovering and understanding the real answers takes too much effort, so they make up or accept simplistic answers, not caring how unrealistic those answers may be. It's intellectual laziness as much as anything.
BailiffQuimby 3 years ago
not rly b/c there is reasonable belief to believe in a God, even using science, but its debatable as well as your argument.....
ah the good ol pink unicorn argument :)
no, some Atheists a very persistent in their assertion of no God, some even seem to be radical which is kind of disturbing
underdog92z 3 years ago
Every scientific experiment conducted to supply evidence to god's existence or lack thereof has either been inconclusive or has supplied evidence against (yes, I can site some examples). The real difference is that most atheists, if given solid overwhelming evidence that god exists, would reluctantly say, "Okay, I believe." Hardcore theists have been supplied with massively overwhelming evidence against God, and they continue to believe.
BailiffQuimby 3 years ago
well nothing is really a solid conclusion... i'm a Christian but i think a completely scientifically logical person would prob be agnostic.. but idk....
evidence for God would be that nothing can create nothing... and energy is eternal, so some sort of energy was here before the universe.. so its not unreasonable to think its God
yea thats prob true about the given evidence, but then again there rly is no solid evidence on either end
underdog92z 3 years ago
continued) ..... and i doubt its some stupid random energy b/c if u look at all the structure we have with cells and dna.. and u have to remember .... stars and planets and orbits and so forth... had to get all over universe... the universe is biiiig
underdog92z 3 years ago
That's just it. If you're willing to sit down and read some books, you'll understand how DNA and planets could have come about through logical non-magical non-intelligent means. Also, if there were a supreme intelligence behind the creation of the universe, the universe would be a lot different than it is now. The evidence supports lack of intelligence. So either we're right *or* God is an idiot. As for the issue of time, I suspect that the cause/effect relationship breaks down at point zero.
BailiffQuimby 3 years ago
You are just too smart for your age! I mean that in a good way:) I feel your pain and anger, Laci. I live in the middle of the Bilble Belt, USA, where 90% of us our brainwashed "God-fearing Christians" (since when did fear become a good thing???) I'm part of the 10% though. I've broken through the brainwashing. I've deconverted, just as you have. I'll always tolerate love! I'll even tolerate differences of opinion. But, I'll never tolerate hatred and judgement in the guise of religion.
rog944 3 years ago
Great Vid.
arcanics1971 3 years ago
great video so true
poisonchick66 3 years ago
laci i get what your saying but i dont know if people are forgeting but within right, wether people tolerate the intolerant or not other people have no right to force one to do something they dont want to do laci if you dont want to aprove comments then dont
because thats where you have to draw the line
basically dont tolerate intolerant comments have zero tolerances
diabloanddemons 3 years ago
Excellent video, Laci.
Very usefull distinction between mutable and immutable characteristics.
Cimbolic 3 years ago
"Being a person with red hair is immutable"
Umm, hair dye?
SisyphusRedeemed 3 years ago
Ones Intolerance of something can be defined using a gradient measurement. I mostly agree with your assesment of the worth of religion, but am to some degree less outspoken, and would thusly be considered more tolerant than you, because I spend less energy in speaking against religion. However, the definition of the degree of tolerance is subjective and realitive. Compared to christians 1000 years ago we are tame, they were exponentially more intolorant than you or I (A realitive assesment)
mindovermatter1979 3 years ago
I have to say after 20+ years of experience with it, Overall, my assessment of organized religion is not a high one either. (As an ironic side note I minored in theology) Unfortunately, it does not seem to cause corrupt behavior so much as bolster it. I mean sure you can't be molested by priests if there are no priests, but that doesn't mean the same person wouldn't go out and do it anyway. The question I have is similar to Plato's republic: "how do you fix human corruption?"
Brujah9 3 years ago
Molesting by priests isn't the main flaw of Christianity. One of the main flaws is believing that some father expressed his "love" to the whole world by brutally killing his own son. Parents actually preach to their own children that it is good to kill one's own child if somebody happens to be a god! Without Christianity there would be no motion of Jahweh murdering Jesus, the same people would not preach the same bullshit. I would rather be molested by a priest than murdered by my own father.
syrop26 3 years ago
secularists will always be in the minority. That's just the way it is. consider this a man tells a story, the story is believable except for one point: there is a friendly tiger that follows him through all his adventures. the investigators are skeptical, so he asks which story they prefer, and they answer the one with the tiger. The plain fact of the matter is, we prefer the story, with the tiger (God). the universe needs a human face for most of us to deal with it.
Brujah9 3 years ago
Hey, just heard about the drama. I have a troll problem myself but nothing like that. You probably here this all the time but if anyone deserves to be permanently banned and blocked from YouTube, it's that troll. Good luck with the situation.
Orygyn 3 years ago
How did you go about writing this? It's very good, like something you'd find in a prestigious magazine.
I think your use of 'tolerance' gets a little abstract and sometimes ambiguous- how would you describe the tolerance you talk about in the video? In what way does tolerating people a different process to tolerating their behavior?
metalorg 3 years ago
I noticed that you like Julien in the randomprod. Well you should check him out in the Stupid Mario Brothers episodes. Episode 33 and others. The stupid Mario Brothers are the best on youtube.
shadowking1958 3 years ago
I love how you censor what goes on you posts...bravo!
garr0213 3 years ago
I put an annotation about it at the start of the video. I've been forced into approving comments for awhile after my full name and addresses were posted. Ignorance makes people look like douchebags, doesn't it?
gogreen18 3 years ago
And one other thing.
I think the danger seems to stem for the Absolutism of the dogmatic thought process.
There should never be Absolutes but Fundamentalists seem treat there values and beliefs as a total absolute.
Cnidarious 3 years ago
Who were the two users?
i am just curious.
Theres allot of guys out here i could peg.
I think some people underestimate the dangers
of Dogmatic thought processes.
If you ask me if there ever happens to be a sudden collapse of power in the first world
and governing bodies fail to keep to the peace
we are looking at the fundamentalists turning Crusader on us and committing ritual killings just like in the middle east.
Cnidarious 3 years ago
Perfect video gogreen18, you and I think so much alike. Thanks so much :)
charlesbonn 3 years ago
You? Intolerant? Hah. That must be a joke.
I tell you who's intolerant...these closed-minded religious bigots. THOSE are the truly intolerant people.
bagpiper2005 3 years ago
And...why was that comment marked down?
teniguafez 3 years ago
Awesome. You spoke really well in this one.
<3
UbiquitousChe 3 years ago
I thing camcan004 has a good point, if laci feels attacked then don't judge. I'm Christian too and Christians should know that the way we judge the way we'll be judged. I watch to know more about an opposite opinion of me. I think laci has good points an a bad personal experiences; and, I think and know that not all faith people is like she says, but due to short space and maybe the tension in coments dashboard I cannot say nothing more than "hey I don't think like you but I respect your op"
SuNoPX1 3 years ago
well said :D
wongowonga 3 years ago
Wow...maybe a low cut shirt would make this video more interesting.
garr0213 3 years ago
Wow...that was pretty bad. Maybe you should stick to cleavage videos, they seem to be more up beat and enjoyable.
garr0213 3 years ago
What I am intolerant of is the same nonsensical arguments from the religious trying to defend their desert rituals. When, in any case beside religion, does the lack of proof constitute as proof. If someone out there can give me a specific example then please, let me know. And please, no quotes from the bible/koran/insert baseless book here. That "relic's getting rusty." -Auron.
oexnorth 3 years ago
Excellent video hun.xx
Stainonsocietyssista 3 years ago
Very good video, but you are in contradiction with your statement of being a hard determinism, I know that you said that you wanted us to imagine that you were not, but this here can only be done if both the view and yourself see fit to choose to do so;-)) Other than that I agree with you.
Great video. 5 stars
BrutusCass 3 years ago
SueQuake2: Wow, you've got some deep seeded issues you need to work out, huh?
Just---breathe and meditate or something.
P.S. you ever heard of that saying that the things we hate most in others are the things we hate most in ourselves?
Best of luck to you.
ablemouse 3 years ago
I'm a conservative (Not political) christian and am wondering why?
Why are you guys flooding her with hate??? You should hate yourselves!
Why judges someone for their "Morals" or their basis of opinion concerning the matter of life and how it should be lived?
Come on if she is tired of Christians bashing on her then the respectful thing to do would be to stop let her be!
Think of how your reacting and stop the judging!
Gogreen18 good videos! Keep it up!
camcan004 3 years ago
you are a little hatefilled,intolerant,spoiled biotch trying to cover up your own inadequate self.
radiozins 3 years ago
You go on and on and on and on, like a lot of bigoted atheists do, about how wrong religion is and that there is no god. But I don't hear you say what the alliterative is.
What is the gospel according to gogreen18?
"Thy shall not kill." Why?
psfree40b 3 years ago
alliterative? mean you alternative? the gospel according to Everything234: Don't be douchy.
Everything234 3 years ago
psfree40b: "Thy shall not kill?" Dude, have you even read the bible? It's "Thou shalt not kill."
Besides that, what exactly is your point? I'm asuming you attempt to follow the will of The Bible and if that is the case, you do realize "thou shalt not kill" is a direct quote, right?
So what is your argument concerning that?
Also, religion can be discussed in a realm seperate from God and our origins.
And what do you mean by "Why?" I'm pretty sure Killing is BAD.
ablemouse 3 years ago
We are lucky to have someone like you to point out our imperfections. My point is that the bible was written to answer questions about life and give leaders a way of controlling their people. The writers came up with a device called God and two places called Heaven and Hell. If you kill, you're a sinner. If you're a sinner God sends you to Hell. But with no God and no Hell. What is the consequence a sin?
psfree40b 3 years ago
I lolled
DasOberJagan 3 years ago
You are intolerant. Simple as that. You are intolerant of all the people who stand for what you do but are Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu, Tao, or Confucian. You assume everyone who is religious is the problem. You assume your "answer" is right when it is no more correct than any of the other answers presented to us. That is intolerant.
DasOberJagan 3 years ago
Another excellent and well-examined treatise - thank you, Laci!
freethinker1969 3 years ago
Right, do the next one in a burkha I guess?
holyjesus 3 years ago
Might share this one wit my contacts, nice one!
nightstep 3 years ago
well said 5*
TheOriginalHamster 3 years ago
Ok since my last post didn't seme to make it, I say this again. You're calling religion as a whole a virus, yet you turn a blind eye to all religions except the 3 major theistic religions, lumping numerous VERY different religions as one. That is a disgustingly ignorant, prejudicial doing, which is disappointing. Buddism, Satanism, Paganism, ahve you ever even heard a word of their beliefs? Your bland statements is as prejudicial as condemning a entire race for crimes by gangs. I hope you reply.
Sk2k52 3 years ago
You're so focused on the 3 major monotheistic religions that you turn a blind eye to many other religions. I never seen you actually talk about a athiestic religion such as buddism, satanism, or polytheistic like hinduism, paganism, etc. and yet you call all religion as a virus and point curses on all of it.That shows blind prejudicial intolerance to idiotic proportions as you're lumping all religions as a whole, you're being no better than someone singling out a race for gangs in it.Disapointed
Sk2k52 3 years ago