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| − | Conservative, I can see how you link atheism to obesity and that global atheism is shrinking, however the devil's advocate in me also knows that globally there's increasing rates of obesity. In fact the United States, one of the most religious countries, is also one of the most obese. How can this be? [[User:FelixD|FelixD]] 15:59, 5 December 2011 (EST)
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| | I'm not too sure about this essay because it gives atheists an opportunity to score some points. Both QE! and "We are atheism" have Facebook pages. The atheists have 3,208 likes since August. QE! has 21 since May. I'm not saying these numbers mean anything, but you better believe that atheists are going to. --[[User:ClearView2011|ClearView2011]] 18:23, 5 December 2011 (EST) | | I'm not too sure about this essay because it gives atheists an opportunity to score some points. Both QE! and "We are atheism" have Facebook pages. The atheists have 3,208 likes since August. QE! has 21 since May. I'm not saying these numbers mean anything, but you better believe that atheists are going to. --[[User:ClearView2011|ClearView2011]] 18:23, 5 December 2011 (EST) |
| − | ::First, where is this Question evolution! Facebook page that you are referring to? Second, unlike [[global atheism]], the Question evolution! campaign is growing.[http://questionevolution.blogspot.com/2011/12/our-growing-question-evolution-campaign.html] Third, has the [[Question evolution! campaign]] decided to pursue an aggressive Facebook campaign yet or are there other tactics/strategies being employed at this stage? Last time I checked, Rome wasn't built in a day! :) Lastly, I am not impressed by a bunch of village atheists doing some Facebook likes. Global atheism is shrinking and continues to shrink. There are 10+ major obstacles facing American Atheism and global atheism. See: [[Essay: Will American atheism be cut by at least 50%?|10 major obstacles for atheism]] [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] 18:59, 5 December 2011 (EST) | + | ::First, where is this Question evolution! Facebook page that you are referring to? Second, unlike [[global atheism]], the Question evolution! campaign is growing.[http://questionevolution.blogspot.com/2011/12/our-growing-question-evolution-campaign.html] Third, has the [[Question evolution! campaign]] decided to pursue an aggressive Facebook campaign yet or are there other tactics/strategies being employed at this stage? Last time I checked, Rome wasn't built in a day! :) Lastly, I am not impressed by a bunch of village atheists doing some Facebook likes. Global atheism is shrinking and continues to shrink. There are 10+ major obstacles facing American Atheism and global atheism. See: [[Essay: Will American atheism be cut by at least 50%?|10 major obstacles for atheism]] [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] 18:59, 5 December 2011 (EST) |
| | :::Go to Facebook and search for "Question Evolution," and you'll find it. As for other tactics they're pursuing, you tell me. This is the only place I've heard about QE! I'd say that not promoting themselves on Facebook would be a serious mistake though. --[[User:ClearView2011|ClearView2011]] 18:49, 5 December 2011 (EST) | | :::Go to Facebook and search for "Question Evolution," and you'll find it. As for other tactics they're pursuing, you tell me. This is the only place I've heard about QE! I'd say that not promoting themselves on Facebook would be a serious mistake though. --[[User:ClearView2011|ClearView2011]] 18:49, 5 December 2011 (EST) |
| − | :::::One major difference between Western atheists and Christians is that Christians have patience and do not have the childish expectation of overnight results. I suggest reading Jesus's [http://www.allaboutjesuschrist.org/parable-of-the-mustard-seed-faq.htm mustard seed parable] and reading this article [http://users.adam.com.au/bstett/BChristianIncrease12.htm 2000 years of Christian increase]. Did Christianity start out with 12 disciples? How big is it now? [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] 18:56, 5 December 2011 (EST) | + | :::::One major difference between Western atheists and Christians is that Christians have patience and do not have the childish expectation of overnight results. I suggest reading Jesus's [http://www.allaboutjesuschrist.org/parable-of-the-mustard-seed-faq.htm mustard seed parable] and reading this article [http://users.adam.com.au/bstett/BChristianIncrease12.htm 2000 years of Christian increase]. Did Christianity start out with 12 disciples? How big is it now? [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] 18:56, 5 December 2011 (EST) |
| | ::::By the way ClearView, do you fit the stereotypes found [http://conservapedia.com/Essay:_%22We_are_atheism%22_campaign_faces_some_challenges#Overcoming_the_stereotypes.3F_You_be_the_judge.21 HERE?] :) [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] 19:03, 5 December 2011 (EST) | | ::::By the way ClearView, do you fit the stereotypes found [http://conservapedia.com/Essay:_%22We_are_atheism%22_campaign_faces_some_challenges#Overcoming_the_stereotypes.3F_You_be_the_judge.21 HERE?] :) [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] 19:03, 5 December 2011 (EST) |
| | :::::Why would I? I'm not an atheist. What's your problem that you immediately start throwing accusations at the faith of anyone who doesn't agree with you? --[[User:ClearView2011|ClearView2011]] 19:09, 5 December 2011 (EST) | | :::::Why would I? I'm not an atheist. What's your problem that you immediately start throwing accusations at the faith of anyone who doesn't agree with you? --[[User:ClearView2011|ClearView2011]] 19:09, 5 December 2011 (EST) |
| | I just asked a simple question. You seem awful defensive. :) [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] 19:17, 5 December 2011 (EST) | | I just asked a simple question. You seem awful defensive. :) [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] 19:17, 5 December 2011 (EST) |
| | :You asked an offensive question, and implied that I'm an atheist. That was completely uncalled for. --[[User:ClearView2011|ClearView2011]] 19:18, 5 December 2011 (EST) | | :You asked an offensive question, and implied that I'm an atheist. That was completely uncalled for. --[[User:ClearView2011|ClearView2011]] 19:18, 5 December 2011 (EST) |
| − | :::You are not an atheist? Well, I am glad we can agree that atheism has no validity. :) [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] 19:44, 5 December 2011 (EST) | + | :::You are not an atheist? Well, I am glad we can agree that atheism has no validity. :) [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] 19:44, 5 December 2011 (EST) |
| | ::::One last thing, what do you think about [http://siteanalytics.compete.com/weareatheism.com/ this graph?] and [http://www.alexa.com/siteinfo/weareatheism.com this report] :) [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] 19:47, 5 December 2011 (EST) | | ::::One last thing, what do you think about [http://siteanalytics.compete.com/weareatheism.com/ this graph?] and [http://www.alexa.com/siteinfo/weareatheism.com this report] :) [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] 19:47, 5 December 2011 (EST) |
| | :::::I think I'm not interested in what you have to say until you apologise for insulting me. --[[User:ClearView2011|ClearView2011]] 19:52, 5 December 2011 (EST) | | :::::I think I'm not interested in what you have to say until you apologise for insulting me. --[[User:ClearView2011|ClearView2011]] 19:52, 5 December 2011 (EST) |
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| − | == The website WeAreAtheism.com desperately needs some MACHISMO! == | + | == The website WeAreAtheism.com desperately needs some MACHISMO! == |
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| − | Take a look at [http://siteanalytics.compete.com/weareatheism.com/ this graph] as far as the web traffic at WeAreAtheism.com :) It is not exactly doing as well as [[Tim Tebow]]. :) Please see: [[Essay: Atheism vs. Tim Tebow - Tebow wins]]. The website defintely could use some [[Essay: Does Richard Dawkins have machismo?|MACHISMO]]! :) [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] 19:57, 5 December 2011 (EST) | + | Take a look at [http://siteanalytics.compete.com/weareatheism.com/ this graph] as far as the web traffic at WeAreAtheism.com :) It is not exactly doing as well as [[Tim Tebow]]. :) Please see: [[Essay: Atheism vs. Tim Tebow - Tebow wins]]. The website certainly could use some [[Essay: Does Richard Dawkins have machismo?|MACHISMO]]! :) [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] 19:57, 5 December 2011 (EST) |
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| | + | Conservative, I can see how you link atheism to obesity and that global atheism is shrinking, however the devil's advocate in me also knows that globally there's increasing rates of obesity. In fact the United States, one of the most religious countries, is also one of the most obese. How can this be? [[User:FelixD|FelixD]] 15:59, 5 December 2011 (EST) |
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