Comments on: Wilson County Will Not Discriminate http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/08/11/wilson-county-will-not-discriminate/ Atheism with Positivity Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:52:58 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Doyle http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/08/11/wilson-county-will-not-discriminate/comment-page-1/#comment-221322 Doyle Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:27:17 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/08/11/wilson-county-will-not-discriminate/#comment-221322 As expected, fireworks were not in store for God and Country day. Things of interest: I did see a few Foxhole Atheists advocates, only noticable by their shirts. Immanuel Babtist Church had a sign that said atheists welcome at their free water giveaway. I am assuming IBC gave out shirts at their morning service because I saw countless people wearing shrits that said God Loves Atheists Too. I saw nothing of protests from anyone, it just looked like a good, hot, day at a fair. As expected, fireworks were not in store for God and Country day.

Things of interest:

I did see a few Foxhole Atheists advocates, only noticable by their shirts.

Immanuel Babtist Church had a sign that said atheists welcome at their free water giveaway.

I am assuming IBC gave out shirts at their morning service because I saw countless people wearing shrits that said God Loves Atheists Too.

I saw nothing of protests from anyone, it just looked like a good, hot, day at a fair.

]]> By: Doyle http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/08/11/wilson-county-will-not-discriminate/comment-page-1/#comment-220458 Doyle Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:22:34 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/08/11/wilson-county-will-not-discriminate/#comment-220458 Good afternoon. I currently reside in Wilson County (on the way out actually, but still living). Just thought I would share this tiny bit of news regarding this minor matter. Taken from The Wilson Post on August 13, 2008. AREA CHURCHES UNITE AGAINST ATHEISTS' PLANS A number of ministries in the community are having conversations trying to organize members of their churches to attend the Wilson County Fair on Sunday, Aug. 17 in response to a call by an atheist group which says its reduced admission that day for those producing a church bulletin might be unconstitutional. Not sure what they plan on doing. I guess they plan on just showing up. I don't know, I'll more than likely show up that day to the fair to see if any fireworks ignite. If any of you are interested I can post my experience. Thanks. Doyle Good afternoon. I currently reside in Wilson County (on the way out actually, but still living). Just thought I would share this tiny bit of news regarding this minor matter.

Taken from The Wilson Post on August 13, 2008.

AREA CHURCHES UNITE AGAINST ATHEISTS’ PLANS
A number of ministries in the community are having conversations trying to organize members of their churches to attend the Wilson County Fair on Sunday, Aug. 17 in response to a call by an atheist group which says its reduced admission that day for those producing a church bulletin might be unconstitutional.

Not sure what they plan on doing. I guess they plan on just showing up. I don’t know, I’ll more than likely show up that day to the fair to see if any fireworks ignite. If any of you are interested I can post my experience. Thanks.
Doyle

]]> By: Stephen http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/08/11/wilson-county-will-not-discriminate/comment-page-1/#comment-220134 Stephen Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:26:10 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/08/11/wilson-county-will-not-discriminate/#comment-220134 But now they are discriminating against people who can't read! Ah the madness! But now they are discriminating against people who can’t read! Ah the madness!

]]> By: TXatheist http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/08/11/wilson-county-will-not-discriminate/comment-page-1/#comment-220129 TXatheist Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:29:52 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/08/11/wilson-county-will-not-discriminate/#comment-220129 The freeze hasn't reached the Austin area yet but I'm sure it's coming because hell must have frozen over for some Southerner to realize they are wrong about being a discriminatory xian. I am extremely glad they altered their view toward atheists. The freeze hasn’t reached the Austin area yet but I’m sure it’s coming because hell must have frozen over for some Southerner to realize they are wrong about being a discriminatory xian. I am extremely glad they altered their view toward atheists.

]]> By: EKM http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/08/11/wilson-county-will-not-discriminate/comment-page-1/#comment-220052 EKM Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:38:29 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/08/11/wilson-county-will-not-discriminate/#comment-220052 Kate: Could you describe what you liked about your UU congregation? Kate: Could you describe what you liked about your UU congregation?

]]> By: Kate http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/08/11/wilson-county-will-not-discriminate/comment-page-1/#comment-219994 Kate Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:06:25 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/08/11/wilson-county-will-not-discriminate/#comment-219994 <blockquote>For example, I’ve been thinking about attending a Unitarian Universalist congregation for several years now, and I love fairs. Is such an incentive enough to put you over the top, even if it’s just for fun?</blockquote> DEFINITELY go visit a UU congregation!!!!!!! Seriously - don't wait any longer. My only regret is that it took me so long to stop wondering about them and just VISIT. :)

For example, I’ve been thinking about attending a Unitarian Universalist congregation for several years now, and I love fairs. Is such an incentive enough to put you over the top, even if it’s just for fun?

DEFINITELY go visit a UU congregation!!!!!!! Seriously – don’t wait any longer. My only regret is that it took me so long to stop wondering about them and just VISIT. :)

]]> By: Brandon http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/08/11/wilson-county-will-not-discriminate/comment-page-1/#comment-219993 Brandon Tue, 12 Aug 2008 01:01:52 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/08/11/wilson-county-will-not-discriminate/#comment-219993 I think their religious bias is obvious, but it would be interesting to consider the possibility that they are just encouraging wholesome social interaction as a something the fair wants to encourage. For example, I've been thinking about attending a Unitarian Universalist congregation for several years now, and I love fairs. Is such an incentive enough to put you over the top, even if it's just for fun? I think their religious bias is obvious, but it would be interesting to consider the possibility that they are just encouraging wholesome social interaction as a something the fair wants to encourage. For example, I’ve been thinking about attending a Unitarian Universalist congregation for several years now, and I love fairs. Is such an incentive enough to put you over the top, even if it’s just for fun?

]]> By: vjack http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/08/11/wilson-county-will-not-discriminate/comment-page-1/#comment-219983 vjack Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:30:04 +0000 http://friendlyatheist.com/2008/08/11/wilson-county-will-not-discriminate/#comment-219983 It is always good to see atheists correcting another wrong. Sad that this must be our role and that the believers are not a bit better at avoiding discrimination, but such is the reality in which we live. Kudos to American Atheists and everyone who brought this story into public awareness. It is always good to see atheists correcting another wrong. Sad that this must be our role and that the believers are not a bit better at avoiding discrimination, but such is the reality in which we live. Kudos to American Atheists and everyone who brought this story into public awareness.

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