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MrSlayer

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14. I think you are reading it the way you want.

Wed Feb 15, 2012, 03:02 AM

Feb 2012

And seem to be looking for a reason to be angry. I'm reading it as separate characteristics being described.

That is not to say that I can't see how you might think that is what occurring in this interview. I just don't agree.

As an aside, I once sold an eightball to Denzel when he was here filming "Philadelphia".

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Denzel Washington associates religious believers with sociopaths (and murderers) [View all] cleanhippie Feb 2012 OP

I did not have any outrage when I clicked on the link. I found it curious, not outrageous. MADem Feb 2012 #1

And WHOOOSH goes the point flying over your head. cleanhippie Feb 2012 #3

No, it did not fly over my head. Ever hear the phrase "...and words will never hurt me?" MADem Feb 2012 #5

Again, you are missing the point. cleanhippie Feb 2012 #7

No, I'm not missing the point. MADem Feb 2012 #13

Wow, the denial is stupefying. cleanhippie Feb 2012 #15

No, but the urge to start a mindless and pointless argument is strong with you, I see. MADem Feb 2012 #16

Are you trying to convince me or yourself? cleanhippie Feb 2012 #18

You ARE missing the point - deliberately, I suspect. mr blur Feb 2012 #26

You are wrong. I won't go into snarky "par for the course" remarks--that's your schtick. MADem Feb 2012 #27

Uh, you ARE missing the point. Warpy Feb 2012 #17

Try reading what I wrote. nt MADem Feb 2012 #19

Why do you always seem to assume that someone who disagrees with you didn't read what you wrote? laconicsax Feb 2012 #21

Because you plainly didn't read it--I never approached the subject from a position of being "right." MADem Feb 2012 #23

One last attempt. cleanhippie Feb 2012 #57

Because *I* plainly didn't read it? laconicsax Feb 2012 #68

I was replying to you, and your assertion. So yes, I do keep track. nt MADem Feb 2012 #70

Since when does a question constitute an assertion? laconicsax Feb 2012 #71

Your "questions" (rhetorical demands) were based on your wrong assumption that MADem Feb 2012 #75

I accept your apology. laconicsax Feb 2012 #82

You really didn't read what I wrote! MADem Feb 2012 #85

That point Dorian Gray Feb 2012 #32

I don't think that is the case here on DU Goblinmonger Feb 2012 #39

Maybe Dorian Gray Feb 2012 #44

No, words will never hurt me Scootaloo Feb 2012 #25

Ah, the hyperbole over a straw man is strong, here! nt MADem Feb 2012 #28

Just making a point Scootaloo Feb 2012 #49

Well, there's a difference of opinion about that on this thread. MADem Feb 2012 #60

"Every single "quote" from the man provided here Rob H. Feb 2012 #64

Actually, it's very plain Scootaloo Feb 2012 #67

Well, Denzel had best watch his step then, is that what you're saying? MADem Feb 2012 #72

Tiller's actions? REALLY? darkstar3 Feb 2012 #73

Stop struggling to be poutraged--of course his actions were legal. Do I need to say "Duh?" MADem Feb 2012 #76

There it is. darkstar3 Feb 2012 #78

What part of "Don't let the opinions of actors ruin your day" is unclear to you? MADem Feb 2012 #80

No, I'm saying Denzel said something offensive Scootaloo Feb 2012 #83

I am not "peddling excuses" for anyone. Jeez. RIF. nt MADem Feb 2012 #84

That's the most ironically rich thing I've read in days Goblinmonger Feb 2012 #87

Yeah, sure, whatever floats your little boat. Have one of those nice days. nt MADem Feb 2012 #89

Nice passive-aggressive response. "little boat" Nice. Goblinmonger Feb 2012 #90

Are you at least breaking a sweat with all of that ducking and dodging? Silent3 Feb 2012 #50

Don't ascribe motives to me--you'd be quite wrong, as you are. MADem Feb 2012 #59

I may not be able to completely determine your motives... Silent3 Feb 2012 #61

I am not asking you to "buy" anything. Sheesh. Get over yourself. MADem Feb 2012 #74

It's also a smart practice to realize how... Silent3 Feb 2012 #79

You have a nice day. Find someone else to play with. nt MADem Feb 2012 #81

I had a similar reaction Dorian Gray Feb 2012 #31

+1 nt MADem Feb 2012 #77

I don't see him doing any such thing. MrSlayer Feb 2012 #2

Sorry, you have it wrong. cleanhippie Feb 2012 #4

I think you are reading it the way you want. MrSlayer Feb 2012 #14

And to add fuel to the fire, it's "The Examiner" which means some bozo wrote it the way they wanted. MADem Feb 2012 #20

The interview does not support your claim.... xocet Feb 2012 #22

Oh, come on. Why does he list it there if it isn't important to the rest. Goblinmonger Feb 2012 #40

Well.... xocet Feb 2012 #106

No, it would be your incorrect application of logic there. Goblinmonger Feb 2012 #107

See other interviews linked in #51 and #55/#58 muriel_volestrangler Feb 2012 #108

I have no more rage with his comments than I do when you belittle and humblebum Feb 2012 #6

Ah, humblebum. If we could only be as pious as you. cleanhippie Feb 2012 #9

You are one of those that has claimed you would call out bigotry Goblinmonger Feb 2012 #41

Really? So what did I express in #6? nt humblebum Feb 2012 #42

Passive-Aggressivity? Goblinmonger Feb 2012 #43

You seem to be attempting to either read things into or to twist words. humblebum Feb 2012 #45

Yes, you're right Goblinmonger Feb 2012 #46

Not much different than saying humblebum Feb 2012 #47

If Denzel is saying that conscience cannot exist without piety, he needs to do a LOT more reading. rocktivity Feb 2012 #8

No, he is saying that a conscience cannot exist without piety. cleanhippie Feb 2012 #10

I mis-wrote -- was editing while you were responding. n/t rocktivity Feb 2012 #12

Substitute "believer in string theory" for atheist. Still think it's not biased? saras Feb 2012 #11

I am still trying to make sense of your post. pennylane100 Feb 2012 #24

+1 nt MADem Feb 2012 #29

You and others are STILL missing the point skepticscott Feb 2012 #30

again my question to you is pennylane100 Feb 2012 #48

Denzel Washington's wording does not imply a mere "happens to be"... Silent3 Feb 2012 #86

The replies to this thread are hilarious. Goblinmonger Feb 2012 #33

It is amazing how they are noticably absent. For all of their handwringing and bloviating... cleanhippie Feb 2012 #34

Frankly I believe its because they agree with Denzel, its not prejudice if its true... Humanist_Activist Feb 2012 #62

So your response to the bigoted statement of Denzel Washington Leontius Feb 2012 #93

I'm just making an observation on behavior, considering how... Humanist_Activist Feb 2012 #98

Well then I guess the only thing I can do is apologize Leontius Feb 2012 #101

Considering your own posting history on separation of church and state... Humanist_Activist Feb 2012 #102

Distortion and outright falsehoods are not good traits to display in public. Leontius Feb 2012 #103

Sorry, got you confused with Kurmudgeon... Humanist_Activist Feb 2012 #104

No problem Leontius Feb 2012 #105

Par for the course. darkstar3 Feb 2012 #66

Denzel is an asshole soleft Feb 2012 #35

Hope you didn't hurt yourself making that leap.... Sal316 Feb 2012 #36

Its not a leap, sal. Its as plain as day. cleanhippie Feb 2012 #38

Actually, I do get your point. Sal316 Feb 2012 #91

No, you don't get it at all. cleanhippie Feb 2012 #94

No, it's not about the character; look at the other quotes muriel_volestrangler Feb 2012 #100

As an atheist, I say "Fuck you, Denzel." [nt] Jester Messiah Feb 2012 #37

"The traits of a sociopath: No conscience, no sense of remorse, usually atheist ..." Jim__ Feb 2012 #51

Since the book characterises 4% of Americans as sociopaths muriel_volestrangler Feb 2012 #52

wikipedia: ... the number of people in the US who don't believe in a god to be about 9%. Jim__ Feb 2012 #53

Even to claim 22% of those who do not believe in god are sociopaths muriel_volestrangler Feb 2012 #54

Did you scan the book for the word "God"? Jim__ Feb 2012 #56

I scanned it for 'god', and also read the 'spirituality' section, after looking at the index muriel_volestrangler Feb 2012 #58

I think he just makes these connections , religious= predominatly moral , atheist= predominatly Leontius Feb 2012 #63

Here's what he said in another interview, and it's unambiguous Rob H. Feb 2012 #55

There are atheists and then there are atheists . mia Feb 2012 #65

This message was self-deleted by its author laconicsax Feb 2012 #69

You know you're spelling that wrong. Goblinmonger Feb 2012 #88

Thanks mia Feb 2012 #97

Ha...the funny thing is, I was about to come on here and defend religious people. Evoman Feb 2012 #92

Apparently the only problem is you Silent3 Feb 2012 #95

Did you reply to the wrong post? cleanhippie Feb 2012 #96

No, I was just being sarcastic... Silent3 Feb 2012 #99

"an atheist, a murderer and liar" != "a murderer and a liar because he is an atheist" ButterflyBlood Feb 2012 #109