Not allow Atheists to graduate from HS? GOP says yes!

[Herador]

Yeah, pretty much. It doesn't matter to me personally, but I understand people getting riled up by it, and rightly so.

Well I never knew that the Texas legislature was Congress.

It is only in violation of the 14th amendment not the first.

It is still violating an amendment, isn't it?

[Episarta]

Why do you need to take an oath to graduate though? And why can't this oath be edited to be neutral to all religions or non-religious people? This oath has no point and is discrimanatory. If I were to live in Arizona, I shouldn't have to announce a belief in a higher power in order to graduate. Even though I would be lying through my teeth, but it is a matter of principle. I shouldn't have to sully my own, personal atheistic and anti-theistic beliefs just to cater to some hogwash, republican, christian circle-jerk.

And again, why does someone need to take an oath to graduate from school?! What is the point of that? Are they just going with the basic assumption that everyone is a terrorist or against the country until they take some sort of oath? What is the point in all this?

[Herador]

And again, why does someone need to take an oath to graduate from school?! What is the point of that? Are they just going with the basic assumption that everyone is a terrorist or against the country until they take some sort of oath? What is the point in all this?

Something along those lines.

[Tekania]

Stephen Hawking will be able to stand up in court before this will.

[Tannelorn]

You try posting on a mobile phone while running a cnc machine and see how well you write.

[Typhlochactas]

I agree with Bush Sr. when he said that atheists shouldn't even be citizens. It was true then, and it's true now.

[Forsher]

As an atheist, I'm actually more worried about the idea of forcing people to take the Oath of Enlistment before they can graduate.

I really don't see the need for any oath at all... is it standard practice?

[Farnhamia]

As an atheist, I'm actually more worried about the idea of forcing people to take the Oath of Enlistment before they can graduate.

I really don't see the need for any oath at all... is it standard practice?

No, not in the least.

[Frisivisia]

I agree with Bush Sr. when he said that atheists shouldn't even be citizens. It was true then, and it's true now.

I am unable to tell whether or not you're serious.

[Arthurista]

^ Isn't that what those who decided to join the military

When you are born and become an adult you'll be fighting in a holy war against the Muslims and all the others who worship Satan who are trying to destroy the nation God intended to live on forever. Taking this oath out of pure respect to the one who created you and gave you life is the best way to re-pay what you owe.

Can anyone around here explain to this non-American whether this chap really means it or is it all parody?

[Typhlochactas]

:D

I agree with Bush Sr. when he said that atheists shouldn't even be citizens. It was true then, and it's true now.

I am unable to tell whether or not you're serious.

God is no joke.

[Farnhamia]

When you are born and become an adult you'll be fighting in a holy war against the Muslims and all the others who worship Satan who are trying to destroy the nation God intended to live on forever. Taking this oath out of pure respect to the one who created you and gave you life is the best way to re-pay what you owe.

Can anyone around here explain to this non-American whether this chap really means it or is it all parody?

One would like to say he's pulling our legs but I'm afraid that more than a few of my fellow Americans actually believe this sort of thing.

[Torisakia]

I'm not Atheist, but I'm not religious. Would this still apply to me?

[Farnhamia]

I'm not Atheist, but I'm not religious. Would this still apply to me?

Yes, because you can't make up your mind. The end times are upon us, this is no time for being wishy-washy!

[Valtakuntia]

I feel quite glad I dropped out. Most of the kids at my school would support this legislation on the basis of, "Why is it, like, such a big deal???"

Well why is it?

[Wisconsin9]

I agree with Bush Sr. when he said that atheists shouldn't even be citizens. It was true then, and it's true now.

That is your opinion and I respect your right to hold it.

[Forsher]

I really don't see the need for any oath at all... is it standard practice?

No, not in the least.

Is there any rational behind having an oath? It just seems to be a random demand for loyalty. And given that anything that breaks that oath would be illegal anyway...

[Typhlochactas]

I'm not Atheist, but I'm not religious. Would this still apply to me?

Yes, because you can't make up your mind. The end times are upon us, this is no time for being wishy-washy!

Same for the agnostics, those fence-sitting freaks!

[Tekania]

I agree with Bush Sr. when he said that atheists shouldn't even be citizens. It was true then, and it's true now.

That was part of the reason in '92 for my rejecting him as my boss.

[Typhlochactas]

I agree with Bush Sr. when he said that atheists shouldn't even be citizens. It was true then, and it's true now.

That is your opinion and I respect your right to hold it.

Good. I'll put the fear of god into you otherwise, heathen.

[Torisakia]

I'm not Atheist, but I'm not religious. Would this still apply to me?

Yes, because you can't make up your mind. The end times are upon us, this is no time for being wishy-washy!

Well, looks like the government wants me to drop-out.

[Maineiacs]

When you are born and become an adult you'll be fighting in a holy war against the Muslims and all the others who worship Satan who are trying to destroy the nation God intended to live on forever. Taking this oath out of pure respect to the one who created you and gave you life is the best way to re-pay what you owe.

Can anyone around here explain to this non-American whether this chap really means it or is it all parody?

It certainly seems a bit too over-the-top to be serious, but unfortunately, I have known people who sincerely think like this. In this case I'm going to guess that it's a poor attempt at parody, but you never know.

[Wisconsin9]

That is your opinion and I respect your right to hold it.

Good. I'll put the fear of god into you otherwise, heathen.

I'm shaking in my boots.

[Forsher]

I agree with Bush Sr. when he said that atheists shouldn't even be citizens. It was true then, and it's true now.

That is your opinion and I respect your right to hold it.

Although lacking italics in this case, I don't think it's a serious position.

Yes, because you can't make up your mind. The end times are upon us, this is no time for being wishy-washy!

Same for the agnostics, those fence-sitting freaks!

I'm thinking poorly executed humour here as well.

[Tannelorn]

He might mean it. Religious zealots tend to think the same. I think its because they dont actually believe in their imaginary friend. After all if someone can look at the bible and go "wow what a steaming load" then it makes the believers doubt themselves. After all after five or six it gets hard to believe in santa. God is equally hard to swallow if you have the ability (rare these days i might add) to think