OK
christians, without using the 'no true Scotsman' argument,
explain the following emails. Remember the sender of these
wondrous christian messages thinks him/herself every bit a
christian as you. Here they are, with the name of your
christian buddy mostly removed, and the colourful language
somewhat disguised:
----- Original Message -----
From: V*******@aol.com
To: martin@english-atheist.co.uk
Sent: 19 June 2001 21:49
Subject: f*ck off
f*cking athiest c*nt!
...and
my reply went thus:
From: martin@english-atheist.co.uk
To: V*******@aol.com
Sent: 20
June 2001 06:23
Subject: Re: f*ck off
Dear V*******,
I take it then, you are a christian?
Regards
Martin J Burn - an English atheist
| From: |
V*******@aol.com |
| Date: |
Wed, 20 Jun 2001 04:03:25 EDT |
| Subject: |
wanker |
| To: |
missus_gumby@yahoo.com |
|
athiests are gay
From: martin@english-atheist.co.uk
To: V*******@aol.com Sent: 21
June 2001 02:49 Subject: Re: wanker
Dear V*******,
Thank you for your email of the 20th, which you sent to my
Yahoo! account.
The subject line of your email was "wanker", and by this
I take it you consider those who masturbate as somewhat
inferior to yourself? I cannot see that the pretend pedestal
you place yourself upon is anything other than absolutely
flush with the rest of human-kind. When you have come to realize that masturbation is a perfectly natural, pleasurable
pastime, you will understand that your childish attempt at a
silly insult does not offend this adult. Everyone who is
physically capable of the act, has, will, or does masturbate.
Including both you and me. To deny it would be a lie. However,
unlike you, I do not masturbate in public.
>>>athiests are gay
I would tend to agree that some atheists are gay, and it is
undeniable that some Christians are gay too, including
Catholic Christians. Heck, even some Popes have been gay.
However, I understand that you see the term 'gay' (when
referring to those who practice a different sexual lifestyle
to you) as a term to insult someone. Unlike you, I am not
prejudiced in this manner, and I couldn't care less if you
called me gay. Let's imagine for a moment that I am "gay",
wouldn't your 'insult' be like water-off-a-duck's-back to me?
If you are at all capable of engaging in a reasoned email
discussion about religion, I would not be adverse to one with
you, but until that time arises, please try harder with your
insults - they lack imagination and originality. You may also
care to be upfront and honest by using your real name, not
hiding behind an email pseudonym.
Martin J Burn - an English atheist
----- Original Message ----- From: V*******@aol.com
To: martin@english-atheist.co.uk
Sent: 20 June 2001 08:58 Subject: Re: f*ck
off
Catholic Army!
From: martin@english-atheist.co.uk
To: V*******@aol.com Sent: 21
June 2001 02:52 Subject: Re: f*ck off
Atheist computer
operations!