Would the World be a Better Place if there were Fewer Agnostics?

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   Emile Rposted 11 years ago

   I figured the question was coming, so I decided to be pro active.
   
   I like agnostics. I see them as open minded individuals with an insatiable curiosity; unwilling to settle for half an answer.
   
   Others see us as namby pamby wafflers who can't make up our minds.
   
   Would the world be a better place if we gave up and chose a side in the religious debate?

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      MelissaBarrettposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Yes my God let's get rid of those people who are unconvinced by texts that are thousands of years old yet still able to keep an open mind just in case.
      
      The world needs MORE people who are completely convinced that they are right and are completely closed minded to new developments...
      
      Oh and we should get rid of all political moderates as well!
      
      LONG LIVE EXTREMISM!  MUHAHAHAHAH!!!!!

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         Emile Rposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         Well, you convinced me. I'm off to find the nearest Pentacostal church to have myself indoctrinated.

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            MelissaBarrettposted 11 years agoin reply to this

            Baptist would work too.

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      livelongerposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I actually think they're (or, rather, we're) the most likely to settle for "half an answer." A willingness to concede that we don't know everything does not prevent you from probing to understand as much as possible.
      
      I think a quote from Bertrand Russell is appropriate here: "The fundamental cause of trouble in the world today is that the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt."

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      kessposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Take both side and make it into one complete understanding and there you would find Truth and you would no longer be agnostic, but stand for nor against either side.

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         Cagsilposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         

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            Paul Wingertposted 11 years agoin reply to this

            Meet too

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   Mighty Momposted 11 years ago

   Hell, yes!
   This world is black and white. Either you're in or you're out.
   You're either for us or agin us.
   The last thing we need is more of these namby pampy indecisives who can't make up their damned overwrought minds.

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   ram_mposted 11 years ago

   I think the world would be a poorer place,if they were a minority

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   Disappearingheadposted 11 years ago

   I used to be agnostic, but now I'm not so sure.

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   Motown2Chitownposted 11 years ago

   Emile, I tried.  Really I did.  But I found myself laughing so damn hard at the OP that I couldn't think of a single smart aleck remark...
   
   THANKS!

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      MelissaBarrettposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      You disappoint me grasshopper.

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         Motown2Chitownposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         Gimme some time.  I'll rally!

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   Motown2Chitownposted 11 years ago

   Cags, Paul...have a sense of humor, guys.    She's just funnin'.

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      Cagsilposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Yeah I know. It's no sweat. My post wasn't directed Emile. But, was directed at Kess.

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         Motown2Chitownposted 11 years agoin reply to this

         Aha!  Then please pardon me.  In that case, I happen to agree.
         
         

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            Cagsilposted 11 years agoin reply to this

            You're pardoned.

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               MelissaBarrettposted 11 years agoin reply to this

               She is not... she needs beaten with a wet rope.

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                  Motown2Chitownposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                  Melissa, come on.  I'm Catholic.  I perform self flagellation on a daily basis, dontcha know?

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                     MelissaBarrettposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                     Yes SELF flagellation...  According to the law of averages anything you do by yourself can only be made better with a partner... or two.

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                        Motown2Chitownposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                        There is that.  Hmmm.  Cags, if the wet rope is Melissa's thing, can I get some more ideas here? 

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                           Cagsilposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                           Well, let's see. Since, I'm pretty sure you don't like kinky stuff, how about a wet noodle?

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                              Motown2Chitownposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                              Who says I don't like kinky stuff?  And, hey, a wet noodle is pretty kinky depending on how/where you use it, Cags!

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                                 Cagsilposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                                 Well let's just say I'm talented and there might be a slim possibility you'd never go back to your husband.

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                                    Motown2Chitownposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                                    Shhhhhh!  He might hear you typing!  Na, the chance is nil that I'd actually leave him.
                                    
                                    But, you certainly get kudos for being THAT gifted. 

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                                       Cagsilposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                                       

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                           MelissaBarrettposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                           Remember mo that the nun's outfit is for me too.

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                              Motown2Chitownposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                              Well of course. 

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                  Cagsilposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                  Only you get that Melissa and I would rather you didn't spread our somewhat public matters around all the forums. Not everyone pays attention to all posts.
                  
                  @Motown- You're welcome.

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                     MelissaBarrettposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                     Consider me chastised.  It won't happen again.

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                        Cagsilposted 11 years agoin reply to this

                        

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               Motown2Chitownposted 11 years agoin reply to this

               Thank you, kind sir. 

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