Has anyone ever gotten off drugs through the power of atheism? - Page 2

Senex · 19th July 2007, 12:40 PM

I can get anyone off of drugs through the power of atheism.

First, sit in your chair in front of your computer nude (not necessary, but it helps me focus

Second, read the following sentences over and over until you agree to stop using drugs. If you continue using drugs you didn't read the lines over and over enough.

The power of the abyss compels you
The power of the abyss compels you
The power of the abyss compels you
The power of the abyss compels you
The power of the abyss compels you
The power of the abyss compels you
The power of the abyss compels you
The power of the abyss compels you
The power of the abyss compels you

Darat · 19th July 2007, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by Mercutio

The power of atheism?

I worked at a mental hospital that was known nationwide for its drug recovery program. It did not have a religious component to it. Was it an atheist program? No, just a very good drug recovery program, that did not make people say they believed in anything in particular to participate.

If it didn't think it was a religious program it must have been an atheist program....

Hokulele · 19th July 2007, 01:25 PM

My Powers of Atheism^tm got me a husband. Does that count? If not, can I have hypnotic boobies? "Stare into my boobies, you will do everything I say. When I count to three, you will fly to Australia and bring me Tim Tams. One . . . Two . . ."

JoeEllison · 19th July 2007, 01:31 PM

I'm going to need a second power: an ability to not stare at all the super-boobies at the team meetings.

Speaking of which, do we have a name yet?

slingblade · 19th July 2007, 01:45 PM

I knew a Christian who was alcoholic and crack addicted, and who enjoyed abusing his wife. I knew several Christian child-molesters, too.

Have I mentioned that in those cases, I was the wife, and the child?

Isn't that great, DOC? How so many men could be so cruel, and yet still thump their Bibles and praise Jeebus on Sunday?

Oh, and then there were the Royal Rangers. I bet you've heard of them, DOC. Christian Boy Scouts. Yeah. The leader molested one of my kids on a camp-out.

kbm99 · 19th July 2007, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by Katana

Caring about baseball has definitely increased my alcohol intake.

Are you a Cubs fan by any chance?

No, wait, Red Sox, right?

kbm99 · 19th July 2007, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by JoeEllison

I'm going to need a second power: an ability to not stare at all the super-boobies at the team meetings.

I just lurk here and post only rarely, so I don't think I'll be invited to join the team, but I promise you this much - I will watch the cartoon. Avidly.

Hoo-boy.

Marquis de Carabas · 19th July 2007, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by kbm99

I just lurk here and post only rarely, so I don't think I'll be invited to join the team, but I promise you this much - I will watch the cartoon. Avidly.

Hoo-boy.

As long as you are a True Atheist, you can join.

Speaking of which, somebody needs to pick up the power to spot other True Atheists and point them out to me so I don't death ray them in my lust for carnage.

Loss Leader · 19th July 2007, 01:58 PM

Taking the OP seriously for a second (no offense to MA and her bouncing boobies of justice), the atheist equivalent to AA is called Rational Recovery - http://rational.org/

I found this thread about atheist drug and alcohol recovery which includes links to AA groups where they don't emphasize God and other information.

Lawyer-speak to follow:

Terry · 19th July 2007, 02:00 PM

I demand the power of riding fast up hill on my bicycle!

(wearing spandex)

Cleon · 19th July 2007, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by Loss Leader

Taking the OP seriously for a second

*blows whistle*

Hey! You! Stop that!

skeptifem · 19th July 2007, 02:11 PM

one thing i do hate about the 'jesus got me off drugs' crowd is that they always credit god with quitting, like individuals have nothing to do with their own lives. its crap.

Katana · 19th July 2007, 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by kbm99

Are you a Cubs fan by any chance?

No, wait, Red Sox, right?

Well, if it wasn't one then it was going to be the other, right?

Darat · 19th July 2007, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by nails3jesus0

one thing i do hate about the 'jesus got me off drugs' crowd is that they always credit god with quitting, like individuals have nothing to do with their own lives. its crap.

Should ask them why Jesus got them hooked on drugs in the first place - can't he make his bloody mind up?

Miss Anthrope · 19th July 2007, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by Loss Leader

Taking the OP seriously for a second (no offense to MA and her bouncing boobies of justice), the atheist equivalent to AA is called Rational Recovery - http://rational.org/

I found this thread about atheist drug and alcohol recovery which includes links to AA groups where they don't emphasize God and other information.

Lawyer-speak to follow:

Now that you've joined us all in making a serious response, we must discuss your super powers.

I suggest you be the Legal Eagle! You can fly over people and drop flaming law books and binders full of lengthy declarations & exhibits at them. And, when someone sues us for destroying their little building to stop a jewel thief, we'll have legal advice handy.

Katana · 19th July 2007, 02:36 PM

Can I be like Storm?

I like the idea of manipulating lightning.

Well, Jean Grey's powers are also pretty cool.

Miss Anthrope · 19th July 2007, 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by Katana

Can I be like Storm?

I like the idea of manipulating lightning.

Well, Jean Grey's powers are also pretty cool.

GRANTED!

skeptifem · 19th July 2007, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by Darat

Should ask them why Jesus got them hooked on drugs in the first place - can't he make his bloody mind up?

they can always pull that 'gods plan' thing. which makes just about as much sense, but remember, we are all too simple to understand gods plan despite being able to find obvious flaws in it

i just want to say "who put down the bottle? you or jesus?". praying as a technique is on the same level as any other strategy for quitting imo, it works for some people and not for others. Anyone who says their way is the only way looks like an idiot to me because its so obviously not true.

skeptifem · 19th July 2007, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by Katana

Well, Jean Grey's powers are also pretty cool.

oh i friggin hate jean grey. i remember me and my sister making fun of her as kids because she said "scott! help me!" or a variation of that so often in the cartoon show. jean is worthless!

anyway... i want mystiques powers. that would friggin RULE. that seems to have the most practical applications as well as the most potential for hilarious usage.

Faithkills · 19th July 2007, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by DOC

I was just thinking -- I've heard countless people say they have gotten off drugs through Christianity but have never heard anyone say atheism has gotten them off drugs?

Only atheism can get people off drugs. Otherwise they are just switching drugs, and are likely to go back or switch again. Hence the meetings of various 12 step organizations will always have members.

Lisa Simpson · 19th July 2007, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by Terry

I demand the power of riding fast up hill on my bicycle!

(wearing spandex)

GRANTED.

Meadmaker · 19th July 2007, 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by Katana

I think it more closely correlates with the fact that my team is the Red Sox.

You don't know how good you have it.

Go, Cubs!

Katana · 19th July 2007, 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by Miss Anthrope

GRANTED!

Sweet!

Originally Posted by nails3jesus0

oh i friggin hate jean grey. i remember me and my sister making fun of her as kids because she said "scott! help me!" or a variation of that so often in the cartoon show. jean is worthless!

anyway... i want mystiques powers. that would friggin RULE. that seems to have the most practical applications as well as the most potential for hilarious usage.

Mystique is pretty awesome, too. You can do a lot with her, ahem, skills.

I can definitely see your argument for the "Scott, help me" poop, but Jean's still pretty cool if you only consider the nature of her power.

By the way, Wolverine is HOT! Sorry, I digress...

Originally Posted by Meadmaker

You don't know how good you have it.

Go, Cubs!

I know. At least Red Sox fans have had some return on their years of hope & sorrow.

I would love nothing more than to see the damned Cubs do something one of these years, and Wrigley Field is still one of the best darned places to see a game that I can think of.

Loss Leader · 19th July 2007, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by Miss Anthrope

Now that you've joined us all in making a serious response, we must discuss your super powers.

The super power I most want is the ability to make others doubt their own intelligence.

Miss Anthrope · 19th July 2007, 03:44 PM

Originally Posted by Loss Leader

The super power I most want is the ability to make others doubt their own intelligence.

Man!

Shockwave boobs, no problem. Spandex, control of lightening, laser eyes.....no problem.

What you're asking for is simply not feasible!

Tricky · 19th July 2007, 03:45 PM

As a frequent imbiber of alcoholic beverages, I can say that I had my first drink in church at communion. I remember it to this day, thinking, "Wow! That's good!"

Ryan O'Dine · 19th July 2007, 03:46 PM

Originally Posted by JoeEllison

I'm going to need a second power: an ability to not stare at all the super-boobies at the team meetings.

Speaking of which, do we have a name yet?

The Skeptical League of Superboobie Friends and Spandex Wearers?

Miss Anthrope · 19th July 2007, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by Tricky

As a frequent imbiber of alcoholic beverages, I can say that I had my first drink in church at communion. I remember it to this day, thinking, "Wow! That's good!"

Haha! So true. For me, growing up in a half jewish, half "whatever" household (we celebrated everything for tradition, not religion), I loved the years we did Jewish holidays. Required drinking of concord grape flavored kosher wine on Passover certainly helped pass the night away......and definitely gave us a taste for booze.

skeptifem · 19th July 2007, 04:00 PM

we started celebrating festivus awhile back

Dogdoctor · 19th July 2007, 04:00 PM

No but I did give up drugs and a life of crime for the power of agnosticism

Miss Anthrope · 19th July 2007, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by Ryan O'Dine

The Skeptical League of Superboobie Friends and Spandex Wearers?

Seconded.

ponderingturtle · 19th July 2007, 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by Hokulele

My Powers of Atheism^tm got me a husband. Does that count? If not, can I have hypnotic boobies? "Stare into my boobies, you will do everything I say. When I count to three, you will fly to Australia and bring me Tim Tams. One . . . Two . . ."

You do realize the fatal flaw with such a super power? That when they have been hypnotized by your breasts they are not going to hear a thing you say.

ponderingturtle · 19th July 2007, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by nails3jesus0

one thing i do hate about the 'jesus got me off drugs' crowd is that they always credit god with quitting, like individuals have nothing to do with their own lives. its crap.

No they take all the responcibility for the getting hooked on drugs in the first place. Well except when it was all a test of their faith I guess.

JoeEllison · 19th July 2007, 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by Ryan O'Dine

The Skeptical League of Superboobie Friends and Spandex Wearers?

Man, I ain't wearing no stinking spandex!

The hairs on my legs always poke through, and then when it take off the spandex I yank a few hairs out. Screw that!

Lisa Simpson · 19th July 2007, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by Ryan O'Dine

The Skeptical League of Superboobie Friends and Spandex Wearers?

Originally Posted by Miss Anthrope

Seconded.

Thirdeded.

JoeEllison · 19th July 2007, 04:56 PM

I'ma dress like I'm in Mushroomhead!

skeptifem · 19th July 2007, 05:01 PM

Originally Posted by JoeEllison

I'ma dress like I'm in Mushroomhead!

GTFO!

kmortis · 19th July 2007, 05:02 PM

Ooo..Ooo... I want the Super Power to make everything I say sound like it's really important. And making others vomit.

Ok, that last bit isn't really so much a super power, but rather a side effect of me wearing spandex.

IMST · 19th July 2007, 05:06 PM

I'm trying to not believe hard enough to get me some super bank makes an error in your favor power. With the riches I "earn" I'll quit my job and POST CATS ALL DAY!! *evil laughter*

Dancing David · 19th July 2007, 06:40 PM

Originally Posted by DOC

I was just thinking -- I've heard countless people say they have gotten off drugs through Christianity but have never heard anyone say atheism has gotten them off drugs?

If someone hasn't said it already, check our Rational Recovery by Jack Trimpey

19th July 2007, 12:49 PM	#42
Darat Lackey Administrator / JREF Forum Liaison Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: South East, UK Posts: 64,771	Originally Posted by Mercutio The power of atheism? I worked at a mental hospital that was known nationwide for its drug recovery program. It did not have a religious component to it. Was it an atheist program? No, just a very good drug recovery program, that did not make people say they believed in anything in particular to participate. If it didn't think it was a religious program it must have been an atheist program....
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19th July 2007, 01:25 PM	#43
Hokulele Official Nemesis Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Trying to decide whether to set defenses against an army, or against mole rats. Posts: 27,267	My Powers of Atheism^tm got me a husband. Does that count? If not, can I have hypnotic boobies? "Stare into my boobies, you will do everything I say. When I count to three, you will fly to Australia and bring me Tim Tams. One . . . Two . . ."
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19th July 2007, 01:45 PM	#45
slingblade Guest Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 23,642	I knew a Christian who was alcoholic and crack addicted, and who enjoyed abusing his wife. I knew several Christian child-molesters, too. Have I mentioned that in those cases, I was the wife, and the child? Isn't that great, DOC? How so many men could be so cruel, and yet still thump their Bibles and praise Jeebus on Sunday? Oh, and then there were the Royal Rangers. I bet you've heard of them, DOC. Christian Boy Scouts. Yeah. The leader molested one of my kids on a camp-out.
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19th July 2007, 01:46 PM	#46
kbm99 Critical Thinker Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 271	Originally Posted by Katana Caring about baseball has definitely increased my alcohol intake. Are you a Cubs fan by any chance? No, wait, Red Sox, right?
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19th July 2007, 01:52 PM	#47
kbm99 Critical Thinker Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 271	Originally Posted by JoeEllison I'm going to need a second power: an ability to not stare at all the super-boobies at the team meetings. I just lurk here and post only rarely, so I don't think I'll be invited to join the team, but I promise you this much - I will watch the cartoon. Avidly. Hoo-boy.
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19th July 2007, 12:40 PM	#41
Senex Illuminator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: An autobody repair shop in Connecticut Posts: 3,546	I can get anyone off of drugs through the power of atheism. First, sit in your chair in front of your computer nude (not necessary, but it helps me focus Second, read the following sentences over and over until you agree to stop using drugs. If you continue using drugs you didn't read the lines over and over enough. The power of the abyss compels you The power of the abyss compels you The power of the abyss compels you The power of the abyss compels you The power of the abyss compels you The power of the abyss compels you The power of the abyss compels you The power of the abyss compels you The power of the abyss compels you

19th July 2007, 01:31 PM	#44
JoeEllison Cuddly Like a Koala Bear Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 7,276	I'm going to need a second power: an ability to not stare at all the super-boobies at the team meetings. Speaking of which, do we have a name yet?

19th July 2007, 01:56 PM	#48
Marquis de Carabas Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: vuori Posts: 27,106	Originally Posted by kbm99 I just lurk here and post only rarely, so I don't think I'll be invited to join the team, but I promise you this much - I will watch the cartoon. Avidly. Hoo-boy. As long as you are a True Atheist, you can join. Speaking of which, somebody needs to pick up the power to spot other True Atheists and point them out to me so I don't death ray them in my lust for carnage.
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19th July 2007, 01:58 PM	#49
Loss Leader Opinionated Jerk Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York Posts: 11,885	Taking the OP seriously for a second (no offense to MA and her bouncing boobies of justice), the atheist equivalent to AA is called Rational Recovery - http://rational.org/ I found this thread about atheist drug and alcohol recovery which includes links to AA groups where they don't emphasize God and other information. Lawyer-speak to follow: Nothing above is meant as an endorsement of the tactics or success rate of any group or method.
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19th July 2007, 02:00 PM	#50
Terry Zeitgeist-impaired Technical Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: logged in to the server Posts: 6,450	I demand the power of riding fast up hill on my bicycle! (wearing spandex)

19th July 2007, 02:10 PM	#51
Cleon King of the Pod People Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 20,519	Originally Posted by Loss Leader Taking the OP seriously for a second blows whistle Hey! You! Stop that!
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19th July 2007, 02:11 PM	#52
skeptifem is not beauty 2K compliant Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,259	one thing i do hate about the 'jesus got me off drugs' crowd is that they always credit god with quitting, like individuals have nothing to do with their own lives. its crap.
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19th July 2007, 02:15 PM	#53
Katana Illuminator Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 4,894	Originally Posted by kbm99 Are you a Cubs fan by any chance? No, wait, Red Sox, right? Well, if it wasn't one then it was going to be the other, right?
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19th July 2007, 02:17 PM	#54
Darat Lackey Administrator / JREF Forum Liaison Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: South East, UK Posts: 64,771	Originally Posted by nails3jesus0 one thing i do hate about the 'jesus got me off drugs' crowd is that they always credit god with quitting, like individuals have nothing to do with their own lives. its crap. Should ask them why Jesus got them hooked on drugs in the first place - can't he make his bloody mind up?
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19th July 2007, 02:18 PM	#55
Miss Anthrope All your post are belong to us Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: A Tiny Oasis in the PNW Posts: 3,597	Originally Posted by Loss Leader Taking the OP seriously for a second (no offense to MA and her bouncing boobies of justice), the atheist equivalent to AA is called Rational Recovery - http://rational.org/ I found this thread about atheist drug and alcohol recovery which includes links to AA groups where they don't emphasize God and other information. Lawyer-speak to follow: Nothing above is meant as an endorsement of the tactics or success rate of any group or method. Now that you've joined us all in making a serious response, we must discuss your super powers. I suggest you be the Legal Eagle! You can fly over people and drop flaming law books and binders full of lengthy declarations & exhibits at them. And, when someone sues us for destroying their little building to stop a jewel thief, we'll have legal advice handy.
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19th July 2007, 02:36 PM	#56
Katana Illuminator Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 4,894	Can I be like Storm? I like the idea of manipulating lightning. Well, Jean Grey's powers are also pretty cool.
Katana Illuminator Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 4,894	__________________ "I think Katana is as big of a perv as the rest of us." - Dragonrock "The rationality was there, and clear and concise. The condescention was hinted at and was like french onion dip on the perfect potato chip. Tasted like woo smackdown." - Fowlsound (aka Ducky, darnit) "Katana is one quick shut-yo-mouth!" - JonnyFive StopSylviaBrowne

19th July 2007, 02:40 PM	#57
Miss Anthrope All your post are belong to us Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: A Tiny Oasis in the PNW Posts: 3,597	Originally Posted by Katana Can I be like Storm? I like the idea of manipulating lightning. Well, Jean Grey's powers are also pretty cool. GRANTED!
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19th July 2007, 02:41 PM	#58
skeptifem is not beauty 2K compliant Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,259	Originally Posted by Darat Should ask them why Jesus got them hooked on drugs in the first place - can't he make his bloody mind up? they can always pull that 'gods plan' thing. which makes just about as much sense, but remember, we are all too simple to understand gods plan despite being able to find obvious flaws in it i just want to say "who put down the bottle? you or jesus?". praying as a technique is on the same level as any other strategy for quitting imo, it works for some people and not for others. Anyone who says their way is the only way looks like an idiot to me because its so obviously not true.
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19th July 2007, 02:44 PM	#59
skeptifem is not beauty 2K compliant Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,259	Originally Posted by Katana Well, Jean Grey's powers are also pretty cool. oh i friggin hate jean grey. i remember me and my sister making fun of her as kids because she said "scott! help me!" or a variation of that so often in the cartoon show. jean is worthless! anyway... i want mystiques powers. that would friggin RULE. that seems to have the most practical applications as well as the most potential for hilarious usage.
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19th July 2007, 02:45 PM	#60
Faithkills Critical Thinker Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 429	Originally Posted by DOC I was just thinking -- I've heard countless people say they have gotten off drugs through Christianity but have never heard anyone say atheism has gotten them off drugs? Only atheism can get people off drugs. Otherwise they are just switching drugs, and are likely to go back or switch again. Hence the meetings of various 12 step organizations will always have members.

19th July 2007, 02:48 PM	#61
Lisa Simpson THE Lisa Simpson Administrator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: 123 Fake Street Posts: 20,057	Originally Posted by Terry I demand the power of riding fast up hill on my bicycle! (wearing spandex) GRANTED.
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19th July 2007, 03:04 PM	#62
Meadmaker Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Detroit suburbs Posts: 11,446	Originally Posted by Katana I think it more closely correlates with the fact that my team is the Red Sox. You don't know how good you have it. Go, Cubs!
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19th July 2007, 03:21 PM	#63
Katana Illuminator Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 4,894	Originally Posted by Miss Anthrope GRANTED! Sweet! Originally Posted by nails3jesus0 oh i friggin hate jean grey. i remember me and my sister making fun of her as kids because she said "scott! help me!" or a variation of that so often in the cartoon show. jean is worthless! anyway... i want mystiques powers. that would friggin RULE. that seems to have the most practical applications as well as the most potential for hilarious usage. Mystique is pretty awesome, too. You can do a lot with her, ahem, skills. I can definitely see your argument for the "Scott, help me" poop, but Jean's still pretty cool if you only consider the nature of her power. By the way, Wolverine is HOT! Sorry, I digress... Originally Posted by Meadmaker You don't know how good you have it. Go, Cubs! I know. At least Red Sox fans have had some return on their years of hope & sorrow. I would love nothing more than to see the damned Cubs do something one of these years, and Wrigley Field is still one of the best darned places to see a game that I can think of.
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19th July 2007, 03:30 PM	#64
Loss Leader Opinionated Jerk Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York Posts: 11,885	Originally Posted by Miss Anthrope Now that you've joined us all in making a serious response, we must discuss your super powers. The super power I most want is the ability to make others doubt their own intelligence.
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19th July 2007, 03:44 PM	#65
Miss Anthrope All your post are belong to us Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: A Tiny Oasis in the PNW Posts: 3,597	Originally Posted by Loss Leader The super power I most want is the ability to make others doubt their own intelligence. Man! Shockwave boobs, no problem. Spandex, control of lightening, laser eyes.....no problem. What you're asking for is simply not feasible!
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19th July 2007, 03:45 PM	#66
Tricky Briefly immortal Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Group W bench Posts: 42,359	As a frequent imbiber of alcoholic beverages, I can say that I had my first drink in church at communion. I remember it to this day, thinking, "Wow! That's good!"

19th July 2007, 03:46 PM	#67
Ryan O'Dine OD’ing on Damitol Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Walk in an ever expanding Archimedean spiral and you’ll find me eventually Posts: 1,184	Originally Posted by JoeEllison I'm going to need a second power: an ability to not stare at all the super-boobies at the team meetings. Speaking of which, do we have a name yet? The Skeptical League of Superboobie Friends and Spandex Wearers?
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19th July 2007, 03:49 PM	#68
Miss Anthrope All your post are belong to us Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: A Tiny Oasis in the PNW Posts: 3,597	Originally Posted by Tricky As a frequent imbiber of alcoholic beverages, I can say that I had my first drink in church at communion. I remember it to this day, thinking, "Wow! That's good!" Haha! So true. For me, growing up in a half jewish, half "whatever" household (we celebrated everything for tradition, not religion), I loved the years we did Jewish holidays. Required drinking of concord grape flavored kosher wine on Passover certainly helped pass the night away......and definitely gave us a taste for booze.
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19th July 2007, 04:00 PM	#69
skeptifem is not beauty 2K compliant Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,259	we started celebrating festivus awhile back
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19th July 2007, 04:00 PM	#70
Dogdoctor Canis Doctorius Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pacific Ocean Posts: 14,281	No but I did give up drugs and a life of crime for the power of agnosticism
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19th July 2007, 04:06 PM	#71
Miss Anthrope All your post are belong to us Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: A Tiny Oasis in the PNW Posts: 3,597	Originally Posted by Ryan O'Dine The Skeptical League of Superboobie Friends and Spandex Wearers? Seconded.
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19th July 2007, 04:48 PM	#72
ponderingturtle Orthogonal Vector Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tarrytown, NY Posts: 26,424	Originally Posted by Hokulele My Powers of Atheism^tm got me a husband. Does that count? If not, can I have hypnotic boobies? "Stare into my boobies, you will do everything I say. When I count to three, you will fly to Australia and bring me Tim Tams. One . . . Two . . ." You do realize the fatal flaw with such a super power? That when they have been hypnotized by your breasts they are not going to hear a thing you say.
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19th July 2007, 04:51 PM	#73
ponderingturtle Orthogonal Vector Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tarrytown, NY Posts: 26,424	Originally Posted by nails3jesus0 one thing i do hate about the 'jesus got me off drugs' crowd is that they always credit god with quitting, like individuals have nothing to do with their own lives. its crap. No they take all the responcibility for the getting hooked on drugs in the first place. Well except when it was all a test of their faith I guess.
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19th July 2007, 04:53 PM	#74
JoeEllison Cuddly Like a Koala Bear Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 7,276	Originally Posted by Ryan O'Dine The Skeptical League of Superboobie Friends and Spandex Wearers? Man, I ain't wearing no stinking spandex! The hairs on my legs always poke through, and then when it take off the spandex I yank a few hairs out. Screw that!

19th July 2007, 04:54 PM	#75
Lisa Simpson THE Lisa Simpson Administrator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: 123 Fake Street Posts: 20,057	Originally Posted by Ryan O'Dine The Skeptical League of Superboobie Friends and Spandex Wearers? Originally Posted by Miss Anthrope Seconded. Thirdeded.
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