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Voltaire2

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5. The Greeks had better myths.

Reply to forgotmylogin (Reply #4)

Sun Mar 3, 2024, 07:07 PM

Mar 2024

The dominance of christianity was a 1000 year cultural setback and we periodically aren’t done with its regressive tendencies.

We need better imaginaries.

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I'm going to present some "blasphemy" regarding religion/women's rights/abortion. [View all] forgotmylogin Mar 2024 OP

Blasphemy is also conferring "personhood" on whatever these religious nutjobs believe is an "unborn baby." sop Mar 2024 #1

It's mythology. Voltaire2 Mar 2024 #2

Right. forgotmylogin Mar 2024 #4

The Greeks had better myths. Voltaire2 Mar 2024 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author Autumn Mar 2024 #3

I know of a virgin birth. Really. 3Hotdogs Mar 2024 #6

I'm not quite sure that's really proving the point the way the Bible people want... forgotmylogin Mar 2024 #7

I don't know if that goes toward proving the concept of immaculate conception... forgotmylogin Mar 2024 #8