Science flies you to the moon. Religion flies you into buildings.
2. Comment #331662 by fatpiranha on February 1, 2009 at 10:10 am
Great slogan. Although without science they'd have a hard time flying into buildings & would probably just make an amusing smudge.3. Comment #331663 by debacles on February 1, 2009 at 10:11 am
4. Comment #331664 by 7sD on February 1, 2009 at 10:12 am
5. Comment #331666 by Xplodyncow on February 1, 2009 at 10:15 am
I love it. Clever and to the point.6. Comment #331667 by Rosbif on February 1, 2009 at 10:16 am
7. Comment #331668 by Quine on February 1, 2009 at 10:16 am
8. Comment #331669 by Baron Scarpia on February 1, 2009 at 10:17 am
9. Comment #331670 by Ilovelucy on February 1, 2009 at 10:18 am
10. Comment #331673 by Steve Zara on February 1, 2009 at 10:20 am
11. Comment #331674 by NewEnglandBob on February 1, 2009 at 10:21 am
12. Comment #331682 by Librarian on February 1, 2009 at 10:34 am
I would love a Tee shirt with that slogan! At this point it may be a bit much for the bus campaign. Maybe work up to it.13. Comment #331686 by JAMCAM87 on February 1, 2009 at 10:41 am
14. Comment #331688 by decius on February 1, 2009 at 10:42 am
15. Comment #331690 by Evilcor on February 1, 2009 at 10:43 am
16. Comment #331694 by Robert Maynard on February 1, 2009 at 10:47 am
17. Comment #331697 by Quine on February 1, 2009 at 10:50 am
18. Comment #331699 by AllanW on February 1, 2009 at 10:51 am
19. Comment #331700 by JAMCAM87 on February 1, 2009 at 10:54 am
I am, however, deeply worried that this might offend someone. Of course it's perfectly true, but I wouldn't want to start a riot. I just dread the thought of some preacher proclaiming that the evil atheists are attacking people and mocking them.
20. Comment #331701 by mordacious1 on February 1, 2009 at 10:55 am
21. Comment #331705 by gyokusai on February 1, 2009 at 10:59 am
22. Comment #331711 by Bonzai on February 1, 2009 at 11:09 am
23. Comment #331715 by Tzsak on February 1, 2009 at 11:14 am
24. Comment #331717 by Quine on February 1, 2009 at 11:20 am
POSTEDIT: So where's the tee-shirt. Why does it take so long?!?
25. Comment #331719 by Bonzai on February 1, 2009 at 11:24 am
It is confrontational, but true.
26. Comment #331720 by gyokusai on February 1, 2009 at 11:24 am
27. Comment #331721 by bendigeidfran on February 1, 2009 at 11:25 am
28. Comment #331722 by Bonzai on February 1, 2009 at 11:27 am
29. Comment #331723 by JAMCAM87 on February 1, 2009 at 11:28 am
30. Comment #331724 by jshuey on February 1, 2009 at 11:28 am
31. Comment #331725 by decius on February 1, 2009 at 11:30 am
32. Comment #331726 by Bonzai on February 1, 2009 at 11:33 am
33. Comment #331729 by decius on February 1, 2009 at 11:35 am
34. Comment #331730 by Steve Zara on February 1, 2009 at 11:37 am
35. Comment #331731 by Bonzai on February 1, 2009 at 11:37 am
36. Comment #331732 by Quine on February 1, 2009 at 11:40 am
@Quine Yeah thanks but, y'know, that question's been meant to be on the rhetorical side quite a bit!Well, mine is on the way. It will look like this:
37. Comment #331733 by decius on February 1, 2009 at 11:41 am
38. Comment #331736 by mordacious1 on February 1, 2009 at 11:43 am
39. Comment #331737 by Prankster on February 1, 2009 at 11:44 am
40. Comment #331738 by Bonzai on February 1, 2009 at 11:44 am
41. Comment #331739 by decius on February 1, 2009 at 11:45 am
42. Comment #331740 by Baron Scarpia on February 1, 2009 at 11:45 am
43. Comment #331741 by Bonzai on February 1, 2009 at 11:47 am
Actually, that's technically martyrdom, which is highly praised and encouraged, and not suicide
44. Comment #331742 by mordacious1 on February 1, 2009 at 11:48 am
45. Comment #331743 by gyokusai on February 1, 2009 at 11:48 am
46. Comment #331745 by Bonzai on February 1, 2009 at 11:49 am
47. Comment #331746 by Quine on February 1, 2009 at 11:52 am
48. Comment #331749 by Szymanowski on February 1, 2009 at 11:56 am
49. Comment #331750 by mordacious1 on February 1, 2009 at 11:56 am
50. Comment #331752 by decius on February 1, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Other texts have been read in support of condoning suicide (or at least allowing for forgiveness for it): Psalms 139:8-10; Judges 8:18-21; 1 Kings 19:4; Jonah 4:3,9; Daniel 3:16-18; Matthew 10:39; 12:31; 28:20b; Mark 8:35; 10:42-45; Luke 7:33; 9:24; 14:26-27; 23:28-31; John 3:16; 5:28-29; 10:11-15; 13:37; 21:18-19; Romans 8:1-2,10-11,18-23,28,38-39; 14:7-12; 15:12-14; 1 Corinthians 13:3; 2 Corinthians 1:8; 5:1-10; 1 John 1:5-7; 2:15-17, 3:16; Philippians 1:21-24; Acts 20:22-24; 21:12-14; Revelation 9:6; 21:1-5). Altogether, however, only seven individuals take or willingly give their own lives in the Bible; two more attempt to do so, and at least one notable figure appears to consider the option.
Abimelech, Samson, and Saul each kill themselves in order to preserve their honor during battle (see Judges 9.54; 16:28-30; and 1 Samuel 31:1-6). (For his actions, Samson is later listed among the heroes of the faith in Hebrews 11:32). Ahithopel and Zimri each take their own lives after attempting to usurp the throne of Israel at different times (see 2 Samuel 17:1, 23; 2 Kings 16:18). The account of Judas' hanging of himself out of remorse is probably the most well- known biblical example of suicide (see Matthew 27:4,5). Jonah attempts to give his life to calm the sea and save the boat's crew (1-4), though ultimately he is himself saved.
Finally, Jesus' death can be examined in light of this issue. Few people today would be willing to describe Jesus' death as a "suicide," even though he willingly gives up his life (see John 10:18; Mark 14:36) and even seems to provoke the Judean and Roman authorities into executing him (see for example Mark 12:1-12; 14:62; 15:5). He also invites his followers to be willing to give up their own lives for the sake of the gospel as well (see Mark 8:34-38; 13:9-13). Christians in the early Church did, in fact, experience political and religious persecution just as Jesus had (See Acts 8, Stephen's martyrdom). Those Christians who willingly gave their life for their faith are usually called "martyrs".
1. Comment #331660 by justdust on February 1, 2009 at 10:09 am
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