EricTheRed 0 #1 November 11, 2005 I came accross the quoted material below on an unrelated search, thought it would be good for stirring the pot here. Quotein multiple studies, there is a negative correlation between theism and morality. By Franzblau's 1934 study, there's a negative correlation between religiousity and honesty. Ross 1950 shows atheists and agnostics are more likely to express their willingness to help the poor than the deeply religious. 1969 Hirschi and Stark found no correlation in lawbreaking by churchgoing children and non-churchgoing children I'm too busy (no really I am) to track down the citations but it came from http://www.objectivethought.com/atheism/iqstats.html So if being religious doesn't make one honest, moral or more likely to be law abiding, what's the point?illegible usually Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,120 #2 November 11, 2005 >So if being religious doesn't make one honest, moral or more >likely to be law abiding, what's the point? Perhaps it makes the believer happy to believe? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #3 November 11, 2005 QuoteSo if being religious doesn't make one honest, moral or more likely to be law abiding, what's the point? It gives you the superiortiy of knowing you are going to heaven and everyone else is going to hell. Most of the "religious" can get away with anything they want all week long... just so long as they can go to church on Sunday in their best clothing and get absolution for all their sins during the week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #4 November 11, 2005 QuoteQuoteSo if being religious doesn't make one honest, moral or more likely to be law abiding, what's the point? It gives you the superiortiy of knowing you are going to heaven and everyone else is going to hell. Most of the "religious" can get away with anything they want all week long... just so long as they can go to church on Sunday in their best clothing and get absolution for all their sins during the week. do we have to do this again? -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SudsyFist 0 #5 November 11, 2005 QuoteIt gives you the superiortiy of knowing you are going to heaven and everyone else is going to hell. A little too much bitterness in your Corn Flakes this morning? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #6 November 11, 2005 8 years of parochial school( Lutheran and Catholic) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #7 November 11, 2005 QuoteQuoteIt gives you the superiortiy of knowing you are going to heaven and everyone else is going to hell. A little too much bitterness in your Corn Flakes this morning? no, i just think it's the lack of O2 that she breathes up there, standing so tall. -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #8 November 11, 2005 Quote8 years of parochial school( Lutheran and Catholic) wasn't that a LOONNNNNNNGGGGG time ago? -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #9 November 11, 2005 Watch it mister.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sinker 0 #10 November 11, 2005 QuoteWatch it mister.... sorry, forgt to put up the after my post... please don't step on me (unless you put stilettos on first ) -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amazon 7 #11 November 11, 2005 Quote(unless you put stilettos on first ) DUDE.. that SOOOOO adds insult to injury for most guys... unless its TALLGUY then I would be looking at him at eye level. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sinker 0 #12 November 11, 2005 QuoteQuote(unless you put stilettos on first ) DUDE.. that SOOOOO adds insult to injury for most guys... unless its TALLGUY then I would be looking at him at eye level. that's where I'm different from most guys... i'm 6'1", no biggy there, but I love a taller woman... what a turn on. -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kelpdiver 2 #13 November 11, 2005 my neck would *so* love to date someone over 5'4". Or for most history, over 5'1". While I'm dreaming, can she cook too? For once I'd like to be the one lazing on the couch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rehmwa 2 #14 November 11, 2005 QuoteTALLGUY then I would be looking at him at eye level. you are tall, aren't you? mmmm, tall and red ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amazon 7 #15 November 11, 2005 6" stilletto heels hurt my feet reallllly badly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Frenchy68 0 #16 November 11, 2005 Quote6" stilletto heels hurt my feet reallllly badly. You may need to upsize. Talk to your shoe instructor first. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rehmwa 2 #17 November 11, 2005 QuoteQuote6" stilletto heels hurt my feet reallllly badly. You may need to upsize. Talk to your shoe instructor first. Perhaps she's putting them on upside down or inside out. they are a long ways away at the time ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sinker 0 #18 November 11, 2005 Quote6" stilletto heels hurt my feet reallllly badly. you would only need to wear them for a few minutes -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GTAVercetti 0 #19 November 11, 2005 Quote A little too much bitterness in your Corn Flakes this morning? This should be your new sig line: A little too much [insert emotion here ] in your Corn Flakes this morning? Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
sinker 0 #10 November 11, 2005 QuoteWatch it mister.... sorry, forgt to put up the after my post... please don't step on me (unless you put stilettos on first ) -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #11 November 11, 2005 Quote(unless you put stilettos on first ) DUDE.. that SOOOOO adds insult to injury for most guys... unless its TALLGUY then I would be looking at him at eye level. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #12 November 11, 2005 QuoteQuote(unless you put stilettos on first ) DUDE.. that SOOOOO adds insult to injury for most guys... unless its TALLGUY then I would be looking at him at eye level. that's where I'm different from most guys... i'm 6'1", no biggy there, but I love a taller woman... what a turn on. -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #13 November 11, 2005 my neck would *so* love to date someone over 5'4". Or for most history, over 5'1". While I'm dreaming, can she cook too? For once I'd like to be the one lazing on the couch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #14 November 11, 2005 QuoteTALLGUY then I would be looking at him at eye level. you are tall, aren't you? mmmm, tall and red ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #15 November 11, 2005 6" stilletto heels hurt my feet reallllly badly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #16 November 11, 2005 Quote6" stilletto heels hurt my feet reallllly badly. You may need to upsize. Talk to your shoe instructor first. "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #17 November 11, 2005 QuoteQuote6" stilletto heels hurt my feet reallllly badly. You may need to upsize. Talk to your shoe instructor first. Perhaps she's putting them on upside down or inside out. they are a long ways away at the time ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #18 November 11, 2005 Quote6" stilletto heels hurt my feet reallllly badly. you would only need to wear them for a few minutes -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTAVercetti 0 #19 November 11, 2005 Quote A little too much bitterness in your Corn Flakes this morning? This should be your new sig line: A little too much [insert emotion here ] in your Corn Flakes this morning? Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
