O'Reilly morally dumbfounded at how to respond to atheist about Romney speach

[haaaylee]

I'm going to assume the controlling power that is without. Additionally, atheists tend to be more educated and thus, less likely to be caught. They used to believe that an XYY gene made individuals more criminal. Turns out, they're just rather large individuals and tend to be stupid, and thus, often get caught.

I'm a deist, personally. I don't neccesarily care for religion, but I do see a neccesity for it. People are controlled through fear (I know we don't like this sort of thing, but it's true), so people can either be afraid of an invisible man in the sky or the government. I'll take the invisible man in the sky, personally.

Im not sure i understand this, you're religious because you'd rather be fearful of an invisible man in the sky that can't be proven to exist, because it's easier than fearing the government? that is real? does this mean you therefore do not fear the government? in which case why are you a ron paul supporter? why aren't you a democrat?

and you really said you think the statistics that atheists are less likely to be criminals is simply because they don't get caught?? many thanks on saying we're smarter than religious people (shouldn't that say something to you?) but that's otherwise just ridiculous to assume.

if you mean something else, as far as you'd rather have god tell you what to do than the government, than you could do all the horrible things the bible says are ok. plus, most religious people do both. & most atheist are smart enough to understand the importance of limited government, that's why ron paul has so many of us on his side!

 

[SeanEdwards]

When I go into a courthouse, I don't want to see the ten commandments, sharia rules, talmudic law, or any such religious faith based legal assertions on the walls.

You want to erect a cross on your front lawn, or an altar to cthulhu? Be my guest.

 

[Brennon]

Im not sure i understand this, you're religious because you'd rather be fearful of an invisible man in the sky that can't be proven to exist, because it's easier than fearing the government? that is real? does this mean you therefore do not fear the government? in which case why are you a ron paul supporter? why aren't you a democrat?

and you really said you think the statistics that atheists are less likely to be criminals is simply because they don't get caught?? many thanks on saying we're smarter than religious people (shouldn't that say something to you?) but that's otherwise just ridiculous to assume.

if you mean something else, as far as you'd rather have god tell you what to do than the government, than you could do all the horrible things the bible says are ok. plus, most religious people do both. & most atheist are smart enough to understand the importance of limited government, that's why ron paul has so many of us on his side!

No no...I'm not religious, but I'd rather the people fear a god than the government. I currently do fear the government, which I see as a problem. Like I said, I'm a deist. I believe in some sort of creator, but I don't know what that is or neccesarily believe in any sort of revelation from that creator.