Posted on 12/28/2014 12:09:36 PM PST by artichokegrower
The old phrase "the truth will set you free" comes from the Bible, a book I have no relationship with because I'm an atheist. But let's interpret it not in the context of religious dogma but rather one of larger meaning about America.
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You saw that in the idiotic tweets of San Jose cop Phillip White, who blathered into the ether: "Threaten me or my family and I will use my God given and law appointed right and duty to kill you."
The policeman was just exercising his 1st Amendment rights to express what many of us feel. If any of these rioters try to burn down my house, my business or harm my family there definitely will be a can of whoop @ss opened
Reading anything past “I’m an atheist” seems pointless to me.
comes from the Bible, a book I have no relationship with because I’m an atheist.
Sorry to ear that. But God never gives up on is children so you will always have a chance.
It's a good book, lots of sex and violence, and love. It'll make a believer out of you.
Well, Mr Thomas Peele, advocate for transparency,
what have you written regarding the Obamastration
and their lack of transparency over the past 6 years?
"Reading anything past “I’m an atheist” seems pointless to me."
Why would I listen to the opinion of a person who doesn't believe in absolute truth?
Big hold on there. Most, as in way more people disagree with your religious beliefs than agree with you. Blatantly ignoring what they say because of that really defines you. Zealots have no use for what people say who do not agree with them. Radical Islamists do that each and every day. Why would you put yourself on their level?
Why?
He doesn't have the right to defend himself or his family?
Admittedly he should have said something about "defending" rather than "killing."
Most, as in way more people disagree with your religious beliefs than agree with you. Blatantly ignoring what they say because of that really defines you.
I must say, I liked the defined himself. You? Not so much.
LMAO
I'll go with the poster. Thanks for your help.
you do realize that you illustrated his point rather illustriously don’t you??
If you or I said that about an out of control Cop, we would be ARRESTED for Making Criminal Terrorist Threats!!
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