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Then PM it to me! All evidence thus far shows Bill knows everything. Short of photographic or documented evidence, I'm going with my theory. I'll think about PM'ing it to you... But I don't want to piss Bill off, because he is one scary dude. (Or maybe it would be fun to piss him off... Hmm...) But then I guess it doesn't matter now anyway, since he has publicly admitted that he can't match drapes with carpet...

I have it on DVD... but only because I like the soundtrack.

I have proof that Bill does not know everything, but I can't share it in a public forum because he might hurt me.

Lowe's won't make you sign a waiver. They're cooler than Home Depot.

Or you can just buy the rope in black.

Careful, you'll get PJ started on the rainbow thing again...

Hey, that's the best answer yet!

Do you think she might be persuaded to repeal a commandment or two? Sure, I'll get rid of that "thou shalt not commit adultery" commandment... That is just SO yesterday.

I didn't get the impression that he was upset; he was just stating his beliefs, as you are yours. Even though I am an atheist, I spend a lot of time thinking about religion and wondering why people believe what they believe. Religion and its various beliefs and values play a large role in determining what goes on in our world, so I feel that it is something valid for even atheists to be concerned with and to try to understand. As for the mockery thing... Christianity, because of its somewhat invasive history, has opened itself up to mockery and ridicule by those who do not wish to be converted or to live by rules that are dictated by Christian beliefs. (But I do want to say... I started this thread out of plain silliness - not to be mean to Christians.) Oh, and just to give you some information about my own religious history (if you are interested)... I was raised as a Baptist - went to church at least once or twice a week until I was about 14 years old... Read the bible from front to back, spent more time on some parts than others - spent a lot of time in bible study while I was going to church... Never had any bad experiences at church during that time... But basically I never believed any of it. As soon as I got to an age where I was really thinking about it (I believe I was around 8 or 9 years old), I started thinking of God as something like Santa or the Easter Bunny... And I don't mean that to be offensive to you; that is really what I was thinking at the time. So basically I have never believed in God - not due to any sort of bad experience, but due to my own personal logic... Though I do respect that another person's logic may lead them to belief in a god of some sort... My main concern regarding religion is not to convert anyone to atheism, but to find ways that we can live together without our different beliefs causing conflict.

So anyway, Keely, how's that conversion coming? Well, so far it has given me a nice headache and left a funny taste in my mouth. And God spoke to me the other night, but I can't remember what he said. And now I can't remember where I left my shoes... And actually, now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure that I was abducted by aliens the other night... shortly after my conversation with God... Damn, I wish I could remember what he said; I think it may have been important...

I don't really have anything to add, but I just had to say that this is a great post.

Hmm... I have this picture. Of course it doesn't show the fact that you had just been biting my nipples and all... (Or was I just imagining that? ) Ok, I guess that's not fair, because I had obviously gotten you (and myself!) nice and intoxicated, but I almost had you converted... But at any rate, I want to be your date for the Rainbow Boogie... I promise I'll share you with the other boys.

Does that work with heterosexuality too? Because I've been trying to rub my heterosexuality off on you for a while now... and it doesn't seem to be working... Well, except for that one night...

I think I just threw up a little.

And I miss your tongue on my nuts... And I have missed your sexual harassment...

Um...I knew that...really...yeah...I was just playing along...yeah...that's it... Thanks for giving me this opportunity to point out that you are a dumbass; I have SO missed doing that.

Bill, don't strain your poor little brainhole with such complicated questions.

Stop that! I don't want to laugh today. I want to be serious. Now where's my little George...

I guess my question is more along the lines of seeking a moral guide from a single source (such as religion) as opposed to using all of your experiences/relationships. Of course, I guess I answer my own question when I really think about it... Even someone who is using the bible as a moral quide is still using all of those other experiences as well to help them make moral decisions, since the knowledge that they have from life will have everything to do with how they interpret the bible and what they choose to take from it.

Why do you need to follow Christ to live this way? You can have "strength, patience, understanding and love" without ever even thinking of Jesus or reading the bible. Why do you need to "live the life he led" when you are capable of knowing right from wrong on your own and living your life accordingly? An atheist can deal with people with "compassion, peace, understanding, forgiveness and love." I'm not trying to talk you out of your faith; I'm just curious why some people feel the need for a moral guide outside of themselves.

How is Islam responsible for that?

ALRIGHT! We converge in Texas soon. Me, you, rl, Wendy, and Rebecca. And the champagne, which I shall name Mr. Bubblesworth. You horny little devil, you.

Crack the whip, please... And take me to Texas (my home)... I think that is the answer to all of my problems...

Thanks for the hugs, Rhonda... and yes, GTA can be sent too... I will hug him and squeeze him as if he was my very own.

Oh. Well, now that I know it's your old home DZ and that you're not planning to be there, I am definitely going. But I do love you, Rimster.