One line responses to theists. From FreeThoughtPedia When theists find out you don't believe in their particular flavor of the supernatural, they often respond with criticism and cynicism of your non-beliefs. Here are some witty responses to many common theist claims against freethinkers: The Bible says that atheism is wrong. "The Bible also says some guy's donkey talked. " "The Bible also says that some guy lived inside of a whale" If you believe in God and are wrong, then it's no big deal, but if you don't believe in God and are wrong, you'll be punished eternally, so it's not a good idea to be an atheist.
"But which God should one believe in? "What if you're wrong that God prefers unthinking self-righteous toadies to honest people who try and live a good life? " Deep down you really believe in God. "Deep down, you realize that when you get ill, it's better to visit a hospital than to pray. " You're only saying you're an atheist to rebel against authority. "You probably worship God because you hate your real father.
" "Really? 15 styles of Distorted Thinking. 15 styles of Distorted Thinking Filtering: You take the negative details and magnify them while filtering out all positive aspects of a situation. Polarized Thinking: Things are black or white, good or bad. You have to be perfect or you're a failure. There is no middle ground. Checklist for Hidden Anger Procrastination in the completion of imposed tasks. 101 of the Greatest Insights and Actions for Work and Life. "To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone. " — Reba McEntire This is a 101 list of some of the best insights and actions for work and life. This is the stuff you can use to change your frame, to change your game. I started with the simple goal to build and unleash the world’s greatest “ah-ha” collection. I really, REALLY want this to be the gems of insight that are the super insights in life that really do change your game.
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