Well, you're right. But some of the stuff you post here is certifiably insane. You should be able to tell that from the majority consensus. Have you ever considered counseling?
2007-08-14 07:57:22
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answer #1
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answered by Anonymous
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Well, I'm a witch, but the only cauldron I own is a tiny one, only suitable for burning incense.
Why do people say rude things to someone they don't understand? Because they think they understand, and they are critical.
When you talk of God (all caps, no less) and Satan, and refer to "haters and deniers," (which may or may not be a real word), you put yourself in the class of believers, presumably Christian. Plenty of people feel it is unrealistic to believe in Christianity, especially in fundamentalism. They see it as unscientific, which of course it is. What they fail to see is that many people don't think that's a mark against it, but accept the fact that science is one thing, religion is another, and it doesn't matter if they agree.
Ever since I started on Answers back in January of 2006, I have been trying to convince people that we need to have good manners, to state our opinions as opinions, to allow for others to have their say without rude comments, and to be forgiving of those who do not express themselves very well as long as you can make out what they intend. Not everyone here learned English from infancy, and are less comfortable with it than some.
Please do not assume that all the rude responses are typical of atheists or pagans or otherwise non-Christians. Certainly they are more noticeable, but there are nice, polite, well-mannered people in all spiritual paths, including atheists.
2007-08-14 08:10:05
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answered by auntb93 7
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Its not because they don't understand you, dear...
"...by the way do you understand the Mainstream Media and the Government will do thier best to hide information that does not benefit them from the General Public..I like to spy and find out what they are hiding..."
Do you realise you're maybe a touch paranoid?
2007-08-14 10:00:27
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answered by Devolution 5
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Imagine that I said that a teapot orbited mars and sent it's only begotten teacup to earth to die for our sins, and found a book that said so. Imagine that I then proceeded to call all people who didn't believe in the teapot "teapot haters" and
"teapot deniers" and claimed that they were influnced by the charred teakettle, prince of darkness. Imagine this, and you will understand how the general public views you, and why some people claim that you are "Insane in the Membrane"
2007-08-14 08:01:28
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answered by Shinkirou Hasukage 6
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But there you go again, calling us "god haters". I don't hate your imaginary sky-daddy! And I don't believe in satan either. I don't even hate you, although I do think you are a little off, maybe a few cards shy of a full deck. You do tend to cherry pick your facts and only include those that jive with your narrow point of view. I understand you just fine - I just don't agree with you.
2007-08-14 07:59:18
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answered by Mi Atheist Girl 4
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Hey I've got a cauldron right here thank you very much.
I care about society and I feel that religion while potentially could've been beneficial in the past, is limiting the growth of our society now. I don't hate gods, I hate blind belief.
2007-08-14 07:56:11
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answered by The Bog Nug 5
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Don't hate; participate. Everyone has a different opinion about a matter, an issue. If others wouldn't be so bothered by what they thought, there wouldn't be so much hostility in postings. Wisdom comes from acceptance and you become an expert at world issues when you intake these opinions and know the real issues.
2007-08-14 07:59:03
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answered by anaise 6
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No, its pretty much just you. Half the time we can't even make out what it is that you are talking about. You might as well be speaking Latin.
And maybe you should stay away from the Weekly World News a little bit. You know they really do just make most of it up.
2007-08-14 07:59:42
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answered by Anonymous
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It's easier for some to do that rather than read and consider what someone says and to be objective.
People accuse Christians of that but I say it's a human thing and not a religious thing.
2007-08-14 07:58:55
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answered by Emperor Insania Says Bye! 5
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Atheists might not stir a cauldron but we witches certainly do.
2007-08-14 08:04:02
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answered by corvuequis 4
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