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Colo. Governor Refuses to Welcome Atheist Group
FOX News ^

Posted on 04/08/2004 11:42:58 AM PDT by Gopher Broke

Edited on 04/22/2004 12:39:33 AM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.

(Excerpt) Read more at foxnews.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; US: Colorado
KEYWORDS: atheist; billowens; co
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You can thank the Gov. for his stand by clicking HERE to email him.
1 posted on 04/08/2004 11:42:58 AM PDT by Gopher Broke
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To: Gopher Broke
I find most of these Atheist groups are actually anti-Christian hate groups in disguise.
2 posted on 04/08/2004 11:44:32 AM PDT by AppyPappy (If You're Not A Part Of The Solution, There's Good Money To Be Made In Prolonging The Problem.)
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3 posted on 04/08/2004 11:46:23 AM PDT by Support Free Republic (Don't be a nuancy boy)
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To: Gopher Broke
An "Atheist Convention" would have to be very brief since there would be 'nothing' on the agenda.
4 posted on 04/08/2004 11:46:37 AM PDT by Semper Paratus
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"I'm disappointed that the state of Colorado has this kind of leadership that is looking to exclude people,"

said the leader of a group that excludes people who believe in God.

5 posted on 04/08/2004 11:47:26 AM PDT by Onelifetogive
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Colorado Springs is not exactly a hotbed of atheism, why they chose to come here is interesting. Probably an intentional provocation to Focus on the Family. Groups like this just want attention, looks like they got some.
6 posted on 04/08/2004 11:48:18 AM PDT by KellyAdmirer
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To: Gopher Broke
Just did.
7 posted on 04/08/2004 11:48:56 AM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks
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To: Gopher Broke
Rebecca Hale, a member of Freethinkers of Colorado Springs....

These folks are loons. Saw them marching in the Gay Pride parade one year. They were in step....

8 posted on 04/08/2004 11:49:09 AM PDT by r9etb
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They don't need a "letter of welcome."

They don't need to start their meeting with a prayer.

Just start the meeting: "Comrades....."
9 posted on 04/08/2004 11:51:17 AM PDT by truth_seeker
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The group describes itself as an organization of independent religion-free groups and individuals that aims to help development of democratic, atheistic societies and promote education on secular issues.

"We're here to teach your children to sin. Join us. We're offended the governor won't praise us as we praise ourselves!"

10 posted on 04/08/2004 11:52:13 AM PDT by concerned about politics ( Liberals are still stuck at the bottom of Maslow's Hierarchy)
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To: Gopher Broke

You know, I hate to admit it, but Hillary is looking a lot prettier lately. That black and white head scarf really flatters her. By the way, who is that hideous beast to Bill's right?

11 posted on 04/08/2004 11:52:50 AM PDT by Onelifetogive
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To: Onelifetogive
He will be more than slighted when The Lord cast him and his group into the fiery pit of Hell.
12 posted on 04/08/2004 11:53:25 AM PDT by Delta 21 (MKC USCG - ret)
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"The group describes itself as an organization of independent religion-free groups and individuals that aims to help development of democratic, atheistic societies and promote education on secular issues."

Trouble is, nobody, and I mean NOBODY is "religion free." A person's entire view of life is dictated by an underlying "religious" view.

What they are thinking they are developing is nothing short of a tyranical society with rule by man, not by law.

13 posted on 04/08/2004 11:54:35 AM PDT by nightdriver
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"I'm disappointed that the state of Colorado has this kind of leadership that is looking to exclude people," Hale said.

Aren't they be excluding the religious from their Antichrist view of society ?

14 posted on 04/08/2004 11:55:13 AM PDT by concerned about politics ( Liberals are still stuck at the bottom of Maslow's Hierarchy)
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I would have started my letter with a prayer. They think they are offended now!
15 posted on 04/08/2004 11:55:54 AM PDT by Sunshine Sister
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To: nightdriver
the difference between a Northern Baptist and a Southern Baptist:

Northern Baptist says "there ain't no Hell"

Southern Baptist says "the Hell there ain't"!!!
16 posted on 04/08/2004 12:00:59 PM PDT by cajun-jack
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To: Gopher Broke
Had this article been anywhere but Fox, the title would have looked like this:

Colo. Governor Bill Owens (R) Refuses to Welcome Atheist Group

17 posted on 04/08/2004 12:06:46 PM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (The only difference between Kerry and a broken clock is that a broken clock is right twice a day.)
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To: Gopher Broke
Inspiration for a new tagline...
18 posted on 04/08/2004 12:11:55 PM PDT by WinOne4TheGipper (By it's very definition, atheism does not need evangelism. So don't tell me you are one.)
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To: AppyPappy
I find most of these Atheist groups are actually anti-Christian hate groups in disguise.

The Socialists/Communists (narcissists) don't believe in religion. They require the government lead by themselves to be the God of others.

In order to create a Socialist Society within the U.S., all tradition must be eliminated - The family unit, the Bible rewritten, holidays rewritten, the Constitution changed. Everything historically American has to be replaced with an "alternative" until the "alternative" is accepted as "normal" It is then forced on us through the fascist litigation in the courts as "equality." All those who disagree with "the new way" are targets for "intolerant, hateful, bigoted, selfish, zealot" type propaganda.
Eventually, their way becomes the only way. You will accept it. You will like it. You will be punished for disobedience.
All the homosexual sodomites wanted was tolerance. Now, they want to destroy all Holy unions in the name of "equality."
Give Satan an inch, and he'll take a yard. Give him a yard, and he'll take a mile. Give him that mile, and he'll take over the whole country.

19 posted on 04/08/2004 12:13:11 PM PDT by concerned about politics ( Liberals are still stuck at the bottom of Maslow's Hierarchy)
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To: Gopher Broke
SPOTREP - He did the right thing, considering that he is a Christian!
20 posted on 04/08/2004 12:14:12 PM PDT by LiteKeeper
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