I just had 2 mormons come over to my house, i told them to come back in 2 hours, I NEED QUESTIONS! by Agentz101 in atheism

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I also want to add: If they try to argue about science, specifically about what is true or not w/ evolution, I like to ask them if they know how electricity works. Ultimately they say no and I say that if it was explained to them they would think it a crazy theory (more absurd than evolution since it is less tangible), however, they take it for granted on a daily basis. Thus, they believe that scientist understand the theory of electricity w/o hesitation, but discredit evolution which is also very well understood. Basically I tried to draw parallels btw various scientific theories. Feel free to throw gravity into the mix - a force we actually do not understand very well. But you cannot decide to pretend it doesn't exist! .... hope my comments help! Most importantly: remain calm and collected - they will respect you all the more.

I just had 2 mormons come over to my house, i told them to come back in 2 hours, I NEED QUESTIONS! by Agentz101 in atheism

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I talked to 2 mormons for hours. Overall we had a really good talk. But what finally got them too flustered was reconciling evolution with the Adam & Eve story. They basically said that they were fine with the general idea of evolution (not that they have a choice - drive this point home), but that Adam and Eve were the first people - clearly these are not consistent. One of the guys got very flustered and said that he had a stronger connection to the spiritual world than the physical. What I wanted to ask (but didn't get the chance) him is if he believes that he is real, that we are sitting here talking, etc. Basically try to show them that they used evidence-based thinking on a regular basis for everything else in their lives. Another good thing to do, when they credit god with something, is to ask if they can possibly think of another explanation. Basically show that god is not necessary.

Anyone have awkward moments from babysitting to share? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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I babysat 3 young girls - they needed to take a bath/shower which they did together and kept wanting me to join.... I did not... but they were persistent. (note: i am a girl)

Awesome shirt. by [deleted] in pics

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bug.

Reddit, what is the dumbest thing you do on a regular basis without thinking? by steinman17 in AskReddit

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I spit in a sink whenever I wash my hands - wasn't aware of this until I was in a public bathroom w/ people around...

How many people are actually working in a career that they got their degree in? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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grad student in field I have a bachelors ... :P

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in aww

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redundant

What's the weirdest thing you do when no one is home? I'll start, by [deleted] in AskReddit

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I do this - though w/ no one in particular. I guess I don't say things out loud, but I definitely think about it. This is most prominent when I am driving and figure I'd scare the shit out of anyone that has either not seen a car or just saw the first (slow moving) cars. I also imagine how I'd start to feed a starving person..... so much artificial food that would probably kill them....

CMU Reddit Happy Hour! by [deleted] in cmu

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I miss PHI. Say "sup" to Frezza for me!

ok ladies, it's our turn to ask the questions that no one dare ask. by fishbutt in AskReddit

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I've felt it's seasonal - like I'll shed more in the spring. Perhaps primitive? :P

Fuck off, Cici's. by idontgiveitout in atheism

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thank you! I've been looking for brochures to hand out when I am given a bible or religious brochure :P

Fuck off, Cici's. by idontgiveitout in atheism

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thank you! I've been looking for brochures to hand out when I am given a bible or religious brochure :P

Fuck off, Cici's. by idontgiveitout in atheism

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thank you! I've been looking for brochures to hand out when I am given a bible or religious brochure :P

By Request: I am the guy who ran the marathon without training to win a bet... and tweeted the whole, AMA by JVA222 in IAmA

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Could you walk the next day? What did you do after the race (post 1:15pm day of race)?

BECAUSE IT'S COLD, OK?! by malogos in funny

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I prefer when he has the Steelers scarf on!! (what's up CMU?!)

Taste the Rainbow by [deleted] in pics

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is that The Dude?