He wanted to go to a fast food restaurant bathroom to avoid germs? That's like, I don't know, going to Costco to avoid free samples, or something.

I'm sure all of us can think of better ways of insulting this loser than just calling him unattractive or fat.

Just a reminder to keep things respectful and civil. Thanks.

I've been thinking about that coat.

This store is just down the street from me (though they are moving/consolidating) and I was just in there today! I happen to love faux Victorian/unfashionably romantic shit. I bought an amazing hat to wear for New Year's Eve. It's sort of a top hat but it has netting and a silk flower and a fake bird (I guess "fake"…

Aww, thanks. I would say I wished all atheists were nice like you, but actually most atheists are pretty nice... :)

You can disagree with another commenter without accusing her of bad intentions. Let's keep things polite, re: the commenting guidelines. Thanks.

That's not fair or accurate. This commenter expressed an unpopular opinion, but she didn't belittle or insult anyone.

There was absolutely no reason to call another commenter a name like that. Don't do it again.

Sewing and writing are pretty much your life? We are best friends now.

As I said upthread, even when donations to churches and charities with religious affiliations are eliminated from comparison, Christians still give more percent of income-wise than atheists, with conservative Christians (I am very sorry to say) outgiving liberal Christians.

Yes, exactly. It's so pretty! I always imagine Diwali must be a little like that, although I have never been to a Diwali festival.

Aww thank you. You just made my day. Well, my Christmas, really :)

I am a Christian and I also appreciate the deep pagan roots of the holiday. Some of the traditions go back 3000 or 4000 years, and I think that's cool.

OH GOD PROSPERITY GOSPEL. That is pure evil.

You're debating against an argument I did not make.

Fine, go talk to the cutter if it bugs you. *shrug*

Ah, I didn't need to defend my sister then. :) You did say "megachurches," so I should have known you were being more specific! I really don't know much at all about them. I've never even seen Joel Osteen on TV, though I am suspicious of him...

Well, I understand how you feel. It's tough. I want people to get along. This whole thread is hurting my heart. I'm just going to go away for a little while I think.

Yeah, it's the same here. :)