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10-03-2010 , 02:22 PM

mgl

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Not saying it is. But how else can we explain the irrationality of it?

10-03-2010 , 02:25 PM

Aigyptos

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Because I'm just stupid. I can't think rationally.

10-03-2010 , 02:26 PM

ganstaman

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You don't need pathology to explain irrational actions and thoughts of humans.

Also, why ask a question if you don't want to accept the implications of it?

10-03-2010 , 02:35 PM

Concerto

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A mental virus? Is that a verifiable entity or an article of your faith, OP.

10-03-2010 , 02:52 PM

[Phill]

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If by mental virus you mean meme, of course they are.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meme#Religion

10-03-2010 , 03:37 PM

Hopey

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mgl

Not saying it is. But how else can we explain the irrationality of it?

The same way we explain nationalism, tribalism, racism...

10-03-2010 , 04:36 PM

Jibninjas

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many atheists (the most irrational of all the religions) exhibit signs of illness, so you are probably on to something.

also, this is a troll thread, don't make any more without clearing them with me.

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