Vietnam veteran pastor, 69, is arrested for assaulting staff at a Uganda hotel and using the N-word on a 'drunken' rampage' while on a Christian missionary trip

Imagine not believing in a God or any higher power to come and save you and still not depending on yourself to save yourself and get as far in life as you can.

Imagine not realizing that in the absence of God the smartest thing you can do is to take care of your own well being.

Imagine not putting all your points into developing yourself further every single day until you resource and quality of life maxx.

That's what a true atheist is.

If you are fat you are just somebody who happened to be hurt enough by religion as to run away from it.

You aren't an atheist. You are just somebody running away from persecution from religious groups.

You don't believe in the absence of God in your actions, you just believe in the harm caused to you by fanatics.

Be a real atheist. Work out. Live a life. Because an Atheist only has one, and the only logical conclusion is to live the best version of your life that you can.

What are some more you can think of?

They forgot the Sir Francist Galton eugenicist : Even though he was a libtard in his time albeit

There's also the @dont_log_me_out übermensch who manages to improve himself 100fold through sheer force of will and determination.

!atheists science station music crusader no remorse

What are some of your main sources of religious or spiritual literature to help me understand thinking from a materialist perspective?

I've always thought of Atheism as "Don't think about God until you are on your death bed and then pray reverently to try to comprehend the unknown as it is staring you right in the face" is this the case?

I mean, non-existence is kind of a terrifying concept for me, how to you rationalize believing in non-existence of consciousness when facing death?

Agnosticism is fundamentally a belief for either the profoundly unintelligent or kitties who selectively change their view on the burden of proof so as not to offend religioids. Imagine the classic Carl Sagan example of going:

I have a dragon in my garage. But you can't see it because it's invisible, and you can't see any footprints because it's floating, and you can't detect the heat from the flames because they're heatless, and you can't feel the dragon because it's incorporeal

The religious response to that is to go "Actually, that's not a very good analogy to my religion because there's actually a lot of evidence and you also need to look inside for your spiritual connection blah blah blah". This is, of course, completely untrue, and anyone who thinks like that probably supports ISIS and/or the Catholic Church covering up child molestation. But the agnostic response is worse purely due to how epistemologically bankrupt it is. They go "Wow, I guess it really is impossible to know whether there's a dragon in your garage or not! The complexity of the universe is truly beyond the human mind 🤯".

Likewise with a similar thought experiment like Russell's teapot. A Christard, Mudslime, Cowshit Worshipper, or Kaykl Maker's Apprentice will say that the teapot doesn't exist, but their God does because their mriacles are real and their prayers really have been answered! These """people""" are obviously subhuman r-slurs who've somehow stumbled their way into reverting to a pre-medieval belief system, most likely to make up for their personal failings, which are many. But again the agnostic is worse still because apparently the teapot might exist or it might not, and it's literally impossible to know which is true.

Of course, this isn't actually how an agnostic/r-slur/subhuman would respond to these claims. They'd be able to effortlessly brush off Sagan's dragon or Russell's teapot as not existing, since they're just thought experiments. But once these are elevated to the status of an actual religious belief, then complete unfalsifiabilty means the burden of proof stops existing entirely, even though in every other situation ridiculous unfalsifiable beliefs are treated as purely false. The only way you could be agnostic is if you're literally too fricking r-slurred to understand what "truth" even is, or if you're so unprincipled that you'll go through extreme mental gymnastics in order not to offend people who don't even agree with you in the first place.

!atheists discuss. If you're an agnosticoid I encourage you to argue with me in the comments. I will call you multiple racial slurs.

Autism Awareness Week won't be a thing at Trinity Christian Academy near Lake Worth in Florida: its lead pastor, Matt Baker, decided that it is "demonic." Parents upset by a rambling and disturbing email send by him to them told local media about it. Following is the text of the email; bear in mind that children with autism attend the school.

Is he implying that god's special angels are demonic?

The word 'Christian' means 'Like Christ,' and it was given to the followers of Christ because they acted just like Jesus. Remember those bracelets from the 2000s that asked, 'WWJD?' If Jesus Christ led Trinity, would HE have an Autism Awareness Week? Of course not! Why? Because anything that exalts itself above the name of Christ should be brought down. Also, anything that teaches our children to have their identity in anything other than Christ is idolatry and demonic. Let me repeat myself just so I am not quoted out of context: any philosophy, teaching, or program that teaches our precious children that their identity is found in anything other than Christ is idolatry and demonic. Period. The world, in its rejection and hatred of Christ, often devises programs such as 'Autism Awareness' (and cultural figures like the Easter Bunny and Santa Clause, etc.) to get the benefits of His teachings (compassion, kindness, feeling love, and self-worth) without acknowledging Jesus as the ultimate authority and the source of all life. These initiatives imply that Jesus alone is insufficient, and we fail to recognize just how deeply they have permeated into our daily lives as Christians. As a result, we have 'a form of godliness but deny its power (2 Timothy 3:5).'"

Ah, he's one of those christcucks.

We can dispense with the euphemism. Trinity Christian Academy near Lake Worth in Florida isn't a school. It's a cult. Don't put your kids in a cult.

>Don't put your kids in a cult

And a few comments:

So the same people who want kids to mask are also the insecure ones that would ask them to codeswitch and stay in the closet for their comfort level?

Still crying about masks

or boys or girls… or do all of them need to identify as Jesus now? So fricking weird.

So that's why my hands and feet are so sore…

I gotta' remember that one.

I was looking through /r/Justrolledintotheshop when this post grabbed my attention:

Lots of facepalming in the shop when we saw this roll in.

I got curious and decided to look up the website.

UNITED STATES FEDERAL SERVICES

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.

NATIONAL AND WORLDWIDE DATABASE

a prime Unit of the United States Christian Church (USCC)

A quick Google search of 'United States Christian Church USCC' just brings me back to this website, almost like they gave themselves the most vague name possible.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Announcement from the UNITED STATES FEDERAL SERVICES (USFS)

Dear Members and Supporters,

We are excited to share that the UNITED STATES FEDERAL SERVICES (USFS) is undergoing upgrades to enhance our program. The scheduled upgrades include the improvement of Metal Tags and the International Driver's License, featuring an information bar and magnetic strip for ease of recognition.

Key Upgrades:

• Improved Metal Tags

• Upgraded International Drivers' License

Introduction of the Legal Arm:

To further educat

>To further educat

You can't make this shit up.

Alright let's take a gander at the photo gallery on the front page:

Ok let's explore this website a little bit more...

No I'm not clicking accept What the frick is a church diplomat?

Introduction of the Legal Arm:

To further educate our diplomats and law enforcement about the legal activities in which we operate, we are introducing a Legal Arm. For any legal inquiries, please reach out to legal@usfs-churchgov.org. Our diplomats, carefully selected from clergy and laypeople, as well as consumers supporting USFS, can now obtain a "Church Diplomat License Plate" through our Department of Transportation

What the frick is a church diplomat license plate?

We appreciate your ongoing support in funding the Gospel of Jesus "The Christ" by becoming part of this initiative and purchasing a "Church Diplomat License Plate." Together, we aim to showcase the fair and righteous authority of the Church in the world.

Why'd they put "The Christ" in quotation marks?

1. APPLICATION Request: Please send an email to membership@usfs-churchgov.com to request an intake questionnaire (We ask you to attach your current state ID or Driver's License with a current background check. (This can be obtained at your local police station. Note: It is very important that we maintain the integrity of our program, however, we will not judge any previous events but we must acknowledge them with an acceptable explanation.)

Bro they want my personal info and they want me to write an explanation letter for my bad behavour.

1. Payment: Your payment will be based on your position in the church and the level of diplomatic service requested. (Invoice will be sent with acceptance email)

I see this is a Mormon group.

THE BENEFITS OF THIS REAL UPGRADED METAL PLATE:

1. You get to immediately represent the Gospel of JESUS "The Christ", especially, by showing the whole world via your new "Church Diplomat" license plate on your mode of transportation that, I am not ashamed of the resurrected Christ Jesus while so journeying throughout this World while handling church business.

1. Your "Church Diplomat" license plate comes with an impressive USFS International Driver's License (IDL) that's been well-known to be received by the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA), especially, when traveling throughout our nation's airports.

> Sir, this area is off limi-

> Official church business, move aside

Q: How does the process work?

A: Simply because you're now under the explicit jurisdiction of the Church regarding your "private" vehicle(s). There are no more fees or regulations by the STATE to be assessed because of the "Separation BETWEEN Church and State" clause. (However, whenever purchasing your vehicle for the first time you must register with the state in order to have your vehicle properly taxed and placed in the state's database regarding your VIN)

I THOUGHT IT WAS A FRONT VANITY PLATE BUT IT'S SOVEREIGN CITIZEN BULLSHIT AHAHAHAHA

Q: Can law enforcement officers ticket me, if, in fact, I am pulled over for speeding as an Ambassador aka "Church Diplomat"?

A: Absolutely, however, most times law enforcement officers will extend a one-time courtesy to the "diplomat" whether "political or religious".

Ok let's click on that 'become a diplomat' link and see what we get:

Unsurprisingly it's a form wanting my info.

I did however get a good giggle out of the website's address:

Let's move along to their Law Enforcement Guide:

Yeah it's sovereign citizen bullshit with a christcuck spin to it.

The Church has the authority to have and establish its departments as a literal governmental structure via the highest law in the land, the US CONSTITUTION's First and Fourth Amendments guaranteed rights to Freedom of Religion and Freedom of the Press. The framers of the US Constitution meant that upon instituting such unprecedented statements the incoming and newly formed union would not lord its authority over the church, but also in the same like manner, that the church would not lord its authority over the government of America. Thus, putting into motion not only religiously but certainly politically,, because of the one simple fact, "Separation of Church and State."

>The Founding Fathers fought for my right to not get my car inspected.

See: STATE OF ALABAMA website: www.sos.alabama.gov/onlineservices and Click onto: "Entity Name Search" Then, input in the search engine:

UNITED STATES FEDERAL SERVICES (USFS)

Of course Alabama would get brought up.

And I did like they told me and searched "United States Federal Services" on the website and all I got were links informing me about my voter rights.

Well let's move along to the "WHO WE ARE" page:

We are the prime unit of the UNITED STATES CHRISTIAN CHURCH (USCC), truly dedicated to the missions, ministries, programs, and departments of the church. However, the USFS is geared towards encouraging our law enforcement agencies, military, and of course, our first responders around the globe.

They've yet to mention what those missions are.

Thank You for Your Service

We can never do enough to thank and appreciate our arm forces. And on this particular day, the USFS Director Carolyn Breeding authorizes the Outgoing Chief of Staff, Dr. Sykes to award and pay for the breakfast of at least 21 USA's Service Men and Women.

A quick Google reverse image search brings me back to this page.

MEET INCOMING CHIEF OF STAFF:

Ms. Crystal Taylor.

Another reverse image search brings me back to this webpage. However there's a clickable "Learn More" button underneath this person and when I click it I get a cart/checkout sidebar pop out:

Account is Closed

This merchant payment account is inactive and cannot process payments. Please contact the merchant for further assistance.

Well might as well look up and see what we get with "DR ZEDEKIAH SYKES"... The first two results are court cases.

Let's take a gander at that PDF file.

THE DEFENDANT:

Defendant's Attorney admitted guilt to violation of condition(s) 1"6 of the term of supervision.

was found in violation of condition(s) count(s) after denial of guilt.

The defendant is adjudicated guilty of these violations:

Violation Number Nature of Violation Violation Ended

1 Failure to report to the probation officer 01/25/2017

2 Failure to notify the probation officer of a change of residence 01/2512017

3 Failure to refrain from gambling or entering in a veue where 0112512017

gambling occurs.

ADDITIONAL VIOLATIONS

Violation Number Nature of Violation Concluded

4 Failure to pay restitution 01/25/2017

5 Failure to disclose all assets and liabilities to the probation officer 01/25/2017

6 New law violation-forgery 2nd degree and attempting to 616de a police offuèr 01125/2017

IMPRISONMENT

The defendant is hereby committed to the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons to be imprisoned for a total term of: 3 years

The goombler's fate.

Here's Sykes business website: Global Customized Business Services Corporation

Montgomery's Leading Business Assistance Firm

>Montgomery

Alabama again...

Quality Attorney-like Services throughout the USA

>Attorney-like Services

The man himself:

Ok let's click on that "Endorsements" tab

GCBSC, is the official administrative and processing center on behalf of both, the UNITED STATES CHRISTIAN CHURCH (USCC) and UNITED STATES FEDERAL SERVICES (USFS) Department of Transportation since 2020.

He's also on the "WHO WE ARE" page on the Church website:

Working night and day to genuinely encourage and love those who are making a difference in our nation. Front Left: Dr. Zedekiah Sykes-CHIEF OF STAFF; Front Center: Carolyn Breeding-DIRECTOR; and Front Right: Michael J. Goodman-ASSISTANT DIRECTOR.

Once again: Reverse image searching just bring me back to the website. I tried looking up all the names on the website but only got results for Skye.

We gotta' keep digging bros. Onto the "OTHER OFFERED PROGRAMS":

SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM-

The USFS Department of Transportation administers, the churchs' "Power Over My Mind" spiritual drug and alcohol abuse program. This program provides the individual with a series of in depth comprehensive surveys that challenges the self-destructive person to take an abrupt look at their present condition, self-examination of ones conduct, and of course, with the aim to re-direct that person back into healthy living while under the leading, wisdom, and empowerment of the Holy Spirit.

Testimonials:

"Hey everybody, I'm telling you that Dr. Sykes' created program "Power Over My Mind" has been a real blessing to me for real for real! Now please don't judge me for how I express myself, but I was able to realize that when I was driving and perceived to be drunk, I only hurt not just myself and could have injured another, but I was really hurting my children whom I love dearly. Believe me, this program works because it helps you to know Scriptures as well, along with me getting to know the Lord Jesus himself."

T.T. Tolbert, former Client and Overcomer!

That fricking line about the kids got me lmao

Onto the "VERIFY LICENSE PLATE NATI" page:

I'm not sure if that's a real quote from Abigail Van Buren.

ATTENTION: TO ANY AND ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL, PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOU HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO JURISDICTION OVER THE CHURCH PER THE US CONSTITUTION AND BILL OF RIGHTS! THE SEPARATION BETWEEN CHURCH AND STATE IS YET INEFFECT 300%.

WE APPRECIATE YOUR HARD WORK & USCC/USFS PRAYING FOR YOUR SAFETY!

Abigail Van Buren

Actually hol' up, who is Abigail Van Buren?

>Died: January 16, 2013

Let's take look at the "UPCOMING CHANGES" page:

...

There are no upcoming changes. But hey! We finally get to learn about the church!

I'm starting to think this isn't a church at all.

And finally let's look at the "DISCLAIMER" page:

It's just Syke admitting it's all bullshit.

The "Find Out More" link just reloads the page.

Well that's pretty much it for the Church website but we're not done with Ol' Skye just yet.

After a bit of Googling I found his business:

ZEDEKIAH SYKES EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION

John Sykes seems to be Zedekiah's brother, but unlike Zedekiah John is a legitimate pastor of 30 years with his own church. Not gonna' soft-dox this guy any further since he might not have anything to do with Zedekiah grift.

Harry William passed away in 2023. I'm pretty sure that's him

Phew, that was a fun rabbit hole.

If you bros decide to go looking up any church website for yourself make sure you have a good anti-virus. Church websites are crawling with every virus known to man because boomers don't know how to keep their websites clean.

!atheists bros come look at this new church grift.

No one has ever been wrong about this date pic.twitter.com/yCmf4Tv4Ah

— Scott Barber (@thescottbarber) April 7, 2024

!atheists what are y'all wearing to meet Satan???

Pretty neat video that sums up evidence for evolution.

Bonus fundie/creationist seethe in the comments.

I like Traci Harris. She has a unique kind of attractiveness and to hear her speak intelligently definitely raises my respect for her. You can get real far with eloquence. It's something worth deliberately working on. I'm on a few benzos and I want to list some of the funniest/best call made to The Atheist Experience. It was a show, mostly headed by Matt Dillahunty but like many atheist groups of the 2000s and 2010s it's dissolved due to political nonsense. I've actually covered it here:

https://rdrama.net/post/173964/transphobia-tracy-and-television-the-rise/4238566#context

I probably won't remember writing this. I don't know if I"ve mentioned it but I also got diagnosed with ADHD. Meds have helped me be superfocused during the day. Vyvanase for the day, Benzos for night is perfect. I achieved so much each day and still have time for a brief shitpost. I think these are the best calls the show has ever had:

1.

A feisty caller tries to find an argument for religion but Tracy points out the immorality of the Christian view. She then schools him on how humanism is superior.

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She succinctly explains the follies of the supernatural.

3.

A good one where they discuss something and nothing and whether something can come from nothing. It's the second caller.

4.

Man calls in and states that it is morally correct for babies to be r*ped if God allows it

5.

Tracy's best monolog about atheism. Worth listening to from start to finish. She pretty much converts the guy by the end.

Cheerio!

Just trying to keep the hole alive

Atheists have the most bizarre religion

And Pakistani atheists believe they are intellectually superior, which is hysterical because they are basically a cult of westophiles until it's not convenient.

Truly a people of very little substance. Far behind the bell curve rather than in front where they think they are.

Their arrogance basically stems from believing the universe brought itself into existence, we are evolved from primates and the colonial powers are the supreme moral authority on Earth.

truly a dilemma for rdrama:

[LIST OF HADITHS ABOUT MUHAMMED BEING WEIRD]

You lived up to the stereotype so perfectly. You have no idea what you are talking about, and using it as a deflection. Sad. Really need to get a life

Just quoted a few ahadith. Do you think those Imams who compiled thousands of ahadith also needed to get a life?

No I think you do. A quick Google search is enough to tank your hissy fit. Nice try though

please just answer the their darn question. those hadith are in books such as sahi bukhari so you can never deny them. how do you propose to explain them? lets not have shouting matches for once. just give an answer

Their darn question was answered. They do need to get a life. That was the only thing posed as a question. If you genuinely want to ask something then go ahead.

God be like: I promise I'm not gonna mass murder all of you humans by a global flood again, like I did to every human, every infant, every child, every adult, except Noah's family, take this rainbow in the sky to remind you of my promise. By the way I did not promise that I will not genonice all you through other means, just that it won't be a global flood.

Christians be like: How dare those cute twinks take this beautiful sign of our Creator reminding us that he won't mass holocaust all of us again, like he did last time.