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    Public understanding of Atheism

    Assumptions among the police authorities in this regard, suggest profound ignorance is the order of the day:


    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ukne...nd-pagans.html


    In nine pages relating to atheists, the handbook gives advice on places of worship, Holy texts and prayer, stating: "There are no designated places of worship.

    "There are no prescribed texts. Atheists have no prayers."

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    Re: Public understanding of Atheism

    Quote Originally Posted by Pebble View Post
    In nine pages relating to atheists, the handbook gives advice on places of worship, Holy texts and prayer, stating: "There are no designated places of worship.

    "There are no prescribed texts. Atheists have no prayers."

    Oh dear....

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    It warns: "Be aware that Atheists might feel offended by an assumption of faith," it warns.
    Not hugely likely, it's not like we'll call a religious reprisal on you...

    "Talk to the hand 'cos the face is in Spain" means "I am not listening", while "Da bomb" means "great" or "excellent".
    Those phrases are not used...

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    Re: Public understanding of Atheism

    It adds: "Atheists have no dietary requirements other than those of the individual."
    Personally, I would never eat another atheist.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pebble View Post
    "Atheists have no prayers."
    Well, I suppose it's better than "Atheists haven't a prayer"

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    Re: Public understanding of Atheism

    Is anybody else worried about the deplorable state witches have fallen too...

    "Pagans have no religious dietary laws. However, many, though not all, witches are vegetarians."
    ...whatever happen to eating small children, and frogs and stuff.

    skb

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