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cbayer

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11. The fact that he gave thanks in a religious way seems to absolutely infuriate

Fri Aug 22, 2014, 06:08 AM

Aug 2014

some people.

Ignore the fact that he risked his own life to save others, he's a terrible person who deserves serious derision because he thanked god!!

How small do you have to be to take that position?

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How Kent Brantly survived Ebola: Intense medical care — and prayer [View all] hrmjustin Aug 2014 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Trajan Aug 2014 #1

Yes of course we go to our doctors. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #2

Do you have these outbursts of ignorant nonsense frequently? okasha Aug 2014 #3

um ... NOT true Trajan Aug 2014 #5

Small sects, and a handful of individuals. okasha Aug 2014 #8

The SOP of the interfaith does not allow questioning people's faith or non-faith. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Trajan Aug 2014 #6

I think it would be a good idea to self delete. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #7

Just so people know he did not only credit God. He credited his doctors as well. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #9

IIRC, Trajan was deified by the Senate. rug Aug 2014 #10

The fact that he gave thanks in a religious way seems to absolutely infuriate cbayer Aug 2014 #11

Only measurable in microns. okasha Aug 2014 #12

I don't see anyone taking that position. Link? AtheistCrusader Aug 2014 #13

"Fuck you Kent." rug Aug 2014 #15

I wish more compassion was shown to the man instead of mocking him. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #16

It's a new low, using ebola to disprove god. rug Aug 2014 #17

Yeah! I am sure a few will look back at that with a bit of regret. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #18

Oh, but one poster was "hesitant to criticize. " okasha Aug 2014 #19

An impolite simplification of the dichotomy I just described. AtheistCrusader Aug 2014 #22

If I may, I'd like to elaborate on my previous post. AtheistCrusader Aug 2014 #23

I appreciate the thought you put in to this poat and appreciate its intent. rug Aug 2014 #34

I believe I read one or two call it religious privilege. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #36

First, I really wish you would not follow me into this group. cbayer Aug 2014 #20

That last paragraph is interesting el_bryanto Aug 2014 #47

It's so predictable as to be funny if I'm in the right mood. Union Scribe Aug 2014 #14

I also find it funny most of the time, but sometimes it so toxic that I cbayer Aug 2014 #21

3-4 leave... msanthrope Aug 2014 #24

Hmm.... I either need to back up or put some people on ignore. cbayer Aug 2014 #26

Glad you didn't get a hide. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #27

Me too. I am generally more careful than this, and my intent was misinterpreted. cbayer Aug 2014 #28

lol. I decided when I have an idea that migyt be mets I will contact you to talk me out of it. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #29

Of course we are being watched. One might even make the case for something beyond cbayer Aug 2014 #30

I think you do just fine here. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #31

I think you can trust your own judgement, justin. cbayer Aug 2014 #32

I am glad your doing well. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #33

Where in Italy are you? Fortinbras Armstrong Aug 2014 #51

I am in Sabina, about an hour out of rome. cbayer Aug 2014 #52

Yes, my wife and I spent much of August in our Umbrian flat Fortinbras Armstrong Aug 2014 #53

Yes, it is the area where the rapes took place. cbayer Aug 2014 #54

Assisi is one of the foremost tourist destinations in Europe Fortinbras Armstrong Aug 2014 #56

Hopefully we will both have the good fortune to be here next year. cbayer Aug 2014 #57

I say we start about a half dozen threads whining about alert trolling a safe haven. rug Aug 2014 #35

At this point I no longer believe when were are told in religion or AA that Interfaith is not being hrmjustin Aug 2014 #37

Color me an unbeliever as well. rug Aug 2014 #38

I am sorry that it has g8tten to it and at times I have not helped. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #39

You cannot discuss anyththing - any thing - with someone with no interest but agreement. rug Aug 2014 #40

And if you defend yourself you are judt showing your religious privilege. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #41

Name calling is mucher easier than formulating an argument. rug Aug 2014 #42

Sad but true. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #43

And a few more about how posting in a safe haven okasha Aug 2014 #44

Yes! hrmjustin Aug 2014 #45

That is regrettable, but people learn, even if jury by jury. AtheistCrusader Aug 2014 #48

Good luck to you, Ensign Redshirt. okasha Aug 2014 #49

A noble effort. Starboard Tack Aug 2014 #55

kick. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #25

An interesting take. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #46

kick hrmjustin Aug 2014 #50