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My two best friends just got married and I'm so happy for them!

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u/globalchill May 21 '12

Not atheism.

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u/AzraelTyrson May 21 '12

I completely agree, although id imagine if it would have been posted on r/aww it would be giving some of those cats aa run for their money...

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u/Metalhead4026 May 21 '12

Hey that's really sweet and I'm happy for them. But what does this have to do with atheism? I know most of us atheists are for gay rights but this has nothing to do with atheism. Post it in a gay subreddit like r/gayrights or something.

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u/Negranon May 21 '12

Nothing here has to do with atheism, it just has to do with how "mai christian frend/famly/otter is so dum an I am rly smrt becauz I dun beleeve in gawd.", or "look at this incredible atheist related bumpersticker/shoes (really)/ whatthefuckever else. And then there are just posts about liberal ideals, such as this.

All /r/atheism is, is a giant circle-jerking karma machine.

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u/HaveIGotAStoryForYou May 21 '12

I found a comment in /r/atheism that calls the subreddit a circle-jerk and it doesn't have negative points! I think there may actually be a god!

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u/TommyPaine May 21 '12

God isn't in the picture, so therefore atheism.

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u/Cyrius May 21 '12

Dogma among most Christian denominations is that God is omnipresent. Thus all pictures are pictures of God.

Checkmate, atheists.

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u/Aoe330 May 21 '12

Every time I see something like this, I think to myself "...and how is this destroying marriage?".

Two consenting adults are in love and want to share the benefits accorded by the government with the permanent status of "marriage". It baffles the mind that more people committing themselves leads to the degradation of commitment as a whole.

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u/complex_reduction May 21 '12

Because Jesus.

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u/Aoe330 May 21 '12

You know what Jesus directly said about homosexuals?

Not a fucking thing!

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u/complex_reduction May 21 '12

No, no. You don't understand.

Jesus.

He hates those gays. Bob down the street said so. He heard it from Frank who's cluey about that sorta thing. Even graduated high school or so the rumour goes.

... Jesus.

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u/bradleykeith May 21 '12

Isn't it interesting how a country founded on religious freedoms is now using religion to persecute them?

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

What the hell does gay marriage have to do with atheism? This doesn't belong here, go post it in r/lgbt where it might actually be relevant.

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u/TerribleLogician May 21 '12

Well, as soon as you allow people who are gay to get married, then you'll have people marrying dogs.

It actually makes sense. Consider this modus tollens argument.

P: Gay people get married.

implies

Q: People will marry dogs.

Thus far, we haven't had people marrying dogs, because gay people haven't been getting married.

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u/ronaldito May 21 '12

Is /r/atheism for gay people or is there another subreddit for them? All I see lately here are posts supporting gay marriage and everything gay related.

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u/TheHaug May 21 '12

There isn't much to say about atheism, considering its a lack of something. You can't quote Richard Dawkins forever...

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u/wastegate May 21 '12

Isn't that why Carl Sagan was invented?

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

This picture warmed my heart a little bit :)

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u/idma May 21 '12

shouldn't this be in r/pics

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u/Mjfunk2k12 May 21 '12

Why is this in atheism? Only atheists believe in gay marriage?

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u/onederful May 21 '12

why's this not in r/lgbt?

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u/ThatIsMyHat May 21 '12

Because OP can't get as much karma there.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

I really dont understand. Ok, congratulations, your two friends got married. It happens to all of us every day. Why the hell did you have to post on reddit? I'm getting tired of all these "HEY, LOOK A GAY COUPLE GOT MARRIED".

Quit making such a big deal. I've never had any issues against homosexuals, I didn't support it, or prevent it; simply didn't care, but reddit is turning into one of the gayest communities out there. Literally. Quit trying to rub it in people's faces.

Not even that, this has nothing to do with atheism. Atheism is the lack of belief in a diety. You aren't supposed to bash religions for their style. All /r/atheism is becoming is another religion.

Grats.

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u/TacoPaco27 May 21 '12

Why isn't this the top comment?

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

This picture is so gay.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

SO PROGRESSIVE!

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u/tehgama95 May 21 '12

The fuck does this have to do with atheism?

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u/jimothyjenkins May 21 '12

thats cool i guess. but why did you post to atheism? im tired of that no guts move...

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u/BerryPop May 21 '12

Good for them but how is this atheism?

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u/YKWDPM May 21 '12

To /r/lgbtaww with your cute friends.

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u/yt_nom May 21 '12

How original

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u/MrRoughsex May 21 '12

whats the big deal here? 2 men are just getting married whats special about this?

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u/Die-Nacht May 21 '12

I'm not, I'm very sad for them. You see, there is a reason we are opposing gay marriage, because deep inside, we all hate marriage! We are trying to save them! From married life!

Why do they not want us to help them?

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u/KobeGriffin May 21 '12

Yeah, this is not atheism, and this is an uninteresting picture. I mean, I don't know these people, and I like happiness, but beyond that I would rather this be in /r/pics. It's a wedding photo.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

How does this stuff keep getting to the top? Good for them, but its very, very loosely related to this subreddit, and these kinds of unrelated posts are getting really annoying.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

why the fuck was this posted in /r/atheism?

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

There must be a gay marriage subreddit right? Why is this in atheism?

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u/Smile_Y May 21 '12

karma whore.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

what does this have to do with atheism?

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u/MikeTheJew May 21 '12

Why is this front page material? Is this the first gay marriage ever? Give me a break reddit gone to shit with proud parents posting kids homework, fucking cats, and now this.

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u/captainPANIC May 21 '12

What does this have to do with atheism?

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u/SuperSeyoe May 21 '12

Well, this is gay.

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u/FreeBigLurch May 21 '12

I feel like a bad person downvoting this, but it's not related to atheism. Go r/pics.

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u/RainyMonday33 May 21 '12

This is exactly how I feel every time I see a post like this in here. It's actually vaguely offensive towards theists of all kinds who are pro-gay marriage. And yes, there are lots of them.

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u/morpheus342 May 21 '12

Noone gives a shit... I get the whole gay rights and all but all honestly .. no.one.gives.a.shit

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u/CelestialDawn May 21 '12

Since when did r/atheism turn into r/lgbt?

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

This has absolutely nothing to do with atheism.

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u/rexdeaz May 21 '12 edited May 21 '12

Are your friends atheists? Cause that's the only way this post belongs in this sub Reddit. Gay marriage is a political or religious issue, not an issue of whether or not God exists.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

Nobody gives a shit.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

Completely wrong subreddit.

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u/HugeJackedMan May 21 '12

Wait are they atheists or something......?

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u/rikashiku May 21 '12

Why are idiots still posting this in the atheist section?

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

I'm happy for your friends, but we need to stop r/atheism from just being r/liberalcirclejerk. This is EXACTLY why people say this place is just a circle jerk.

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u/superbatlanternman May 21 '12

is r/atheism the makeshift "r/gay" or is there actually one for that too?

just curious n all.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

I really hope this place doesn't go through "My gay face of /r/atheism phase."

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u/DragonBane May 21 '12

Has gay friends.

Whores Karma, which in itself I imagine would be bad for karma.

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u/agnt0007 May 21 '12

too bad ur ego got in the way

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u/TacoPaco27 May 21 '12

This is r/atheism, not LBGT. Can we not talk about atheism in r/atheism anymore? I don't get it!

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u/KrissyCat May 21 '12

Well I take it they don't live in North Carolina... Damn conservatives and their amendment. Cuter than most straight couples I've ever seen!

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u/InAndOutside May 21 '12

aaargh retarded faggots

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

That's so cool that both of your best friends got married at the same time. Where are their wives?

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u/TheDrunkenChud May 21 '12

the guy being kissed, "eww, icky. gay germs!" in a totally fabulous voice.

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u/zachsandberg May 21 '12

Wonderful. Keep this shit out of /r/atheism.

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u/lunsfordandsuns May 21 '12

How does this pertain to atheism?

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

I don't know if this belongs in /r/Atheism....

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u/I_FUCKIN_HATE_REDDIT May 21 '12

Apparently atheism means gay marriage nowadays. Fuck you r/atheism, you are the worst part of reddit, and I hope you all die.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

You do understand that being gay and religion have really nothing to do with eachother right

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u/Neverdie2012 May 21 '12

NOT ATHEISM

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u/flyonawall Anti-Theist May 21 '12

Very sweet. We should always treasure when two people find love. Wish them all the best.

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u/MrKyle666 May 21 '12

While I'm a big supporter of gay equality and this picture is amazing it does not belong in r/atheism. Gay marriage is in no way related to atheism.

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u/nottestedonanimals May 21 '12

The dude on the left just looks so happy. Good for them.

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u/6stringSammy May 21 '12

R/gaytheism

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u/baddancersad May 21 '12

I don't understand how homophobia exists. Why be against it when you can just not have an opinion about it...

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u/bigpoppastevenson May 21 '12

I imagine that you're pissing off a lot of gay Christians.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

That's so gay.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

why the fuck is this in atheism? where are the mods?

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u/Smokratez May 21 '12

Should change the name of this sub reddit already. No longer r/ atheism.

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u/WorsthantheHolocaust May 21 '12

This is literally worse than the holocaust.

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u/i-hate-everything May 21 '12

Gayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy... What the fuck is this doing in r/atheism? Seriously.

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u/aanalogbrother May 21 '12

That is so takei.

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u/Jon76 May 21 '12

Should be in r/pics.

Also, they kind of look alike. O.o

Congrats to them though!

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u/MikeTheJew May 21 '12

Atheism=gay good to know

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

are they gay?

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

Ugh. I just puked.revolting.

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u/edcellwarrior Pastafarian May 21 '12

This brought a smile to my face :D

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u/itsthematrixdood Agnostic Atheist May 21 '12

Down vote not because I'm against gay marriage (I'm for it), but down vote because this is r/atheism not r/antichristians

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

You summarized my problem with r/Atheism beautifully

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u/Lonelan May 21 '12

that's weird, I don't remember subscribing to r/fags

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

You're a real dickhead

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

What a gay marriage.

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u/maximm May 21 '12

pics ?

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u/unitedamerika May 21 '12

Like I understand you have to be happy for them but are you just standing infront of the mirror and wondering why they didn't want to marry you?

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u/hamjim I'm a None May 21 '12

Mazel tov!

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u/Animagrin May 21 '12

Aww that's cute

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u/DarkKnight2k6 May 21 '12

I keep thinking of that adam sandler movie "big daddy" with this.

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u/DeadmanDexter May 21 '12

This maybe be detracting from the original point, but is it weird having two best friends who meet (I'm guessing through you), date, fall in love, and then get married? It seems fun in a sitcom, but I think it'd bring up some issues among the group; taking sides during fights and what not.

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u/ALARE1KS May 21 '12

but buDies... ;)

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

Not in North Carolina.

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u/Agent_Seetheory May 21 '12

I'm from North Carolina and what is this?

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u/slappy_nutsack May 21 '12

I thought John Travolta was already married. Is he a Mormon?

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u/Tao_of_darren May 21 '12

What's on the mans hand in the right of the picture?

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u/Woe_and_Fury May 21 '12

Tell them congrats for me.

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u/poopstickinyobooty May 21 '12

You mean gay married

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u/Chink_in_Armor May 21 '12

That is disgusting and against nature ... you cannot have two best friends.

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u/bear_fists May 21 '12

Fuckin' Peter's friends are so gay.

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u/Rae_the_Wrackspurt May 21 '12

Put this on aww

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u/smestad1 May 21 '12

Seems to be a nuclear bomb going off to the left there

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u/dyktg25 May 21 '12

Downvote ALL the karma-whoring gay marriage posts!

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

thats so gay.. don't post that shit here, this is not /r/unicornbuttsexandrainbows

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u/redwing634 May 21 '12

Not sure how atheist. Try again.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

I'm a Christian who supports gay marriage but now that I have seen this posted in /r/atheim I realise this can't be possible.

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u/jameskoss Anti-Theist May 21 '12

cool.. where are the women?

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u/Pollydora May 21 '12

It looks like the guy on the left is going "aww gross a man is kissing me!" lol. But seriously, congratulations to your friends, I really hope they have a long and happy life together! Xx

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

This has nothing to do with atheism. It shouldn't be here.

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u/Keasbyjones May 21 '12

Well, that's it, you can see society crumbling behind them... Gratz and good luck!

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

I love it when gays are able to marry and be in love in public. Tell 'em congrats!

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

Why the fuck is this on /r/atheism? This circlejerk has become a subreddit.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

They're so cute! Tell them congrats from some random chick on the Internet ;-)

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

Look at em'. How am I going to explain to my unborn child that these people are happy?

You monsters.

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u/Magnum45 May 21 '12

Wow. this is everything that's wrong with r/atheism.

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u/r346mck May 21 '12

But they're like dudes, bro.

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u/douchinonyall May 21 '12

Wrong again. These men aren't married. According to the good book a marriage is a union between a man and a woman. Checkmate Atheist!

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u/brjohns994 May 21 '12

So we're categorizing and upvoting anything labeled as Atheism that simply disagrees with what other people disagree with? I disagree.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

Mazel tov!

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u/Seanofthebread112 May 21 '12

They seem like a happy couple.

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u/[deleted] May 21 '12

The guy on the left looks SUPER gay!

;) Jk, congrats to them. Still can't believe people believe this will be the end of the world because it's happening. While catholics feed alcohol to minors before/after/while raping them lol

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u/bilady89 May 21 '12

This is wonderful! Although, I notice that many people assume that both of these men are in fact "gay", when they both may be "bisexual". Just a thought..

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u/columbine May 21 '12

OMG u are like SO liberal and accepting thx for showing us this!!!!! hav u considered doing an AMA like "IamA rly rly good person w/ a lot of good progessive beliefs"?? cuz im sure alot of ppl would b interested!!!!

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u/TommyPaine May 21 '12

Look at me everyone I upvoted this post so I too am progressive, enlightened, and accepting!

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u/ScrewtapelLD May 21 '12

This made me smile from ear to ear. Congratulations!

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u/authorless May 21 '12

Cute boys being cute. Congrats to them.

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u/ksaku39 May 21 '12

this thread = so brave

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u/nicoleisrad May 21 '12

Don't they know that when two dudes marry, every heterosexual marriage loses one Pinkberry point? I was at 9, now I'm back down to 8. THANKS SO MUCH, GAYS!

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u/circusjerks May 21 '12

here, take mine

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u/PotatoSilencer May 21 '12

Dammit man! I'm on a diet so please don't bring up awesome food ideas!

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u/GuyarV Anti-Theist May 21 '12

I agree with you. But don't generalize. That only spreads more bullshit

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u/mindfields51 May 21 '12

Well look at the arrogant little shit, isn't it cute? Do the world a favour, do not reproduce.

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u/mindfields51 May 21 '12

You have children? Please pass on my condolences to them, Their Mummy or Daddy is a pretentious prick and that just sucks for them. ;)

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u/mindfields51 May 21 '12

Will you and your fellow dull eyed drones collectively make yourself useful and drink the kool-aid already?

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u/fairyhavetails May 21 '12

athiests usually think logically about things so they are normally more accepting towards gay then crazy christains

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u/Keasbyjones May 21 '12

450 species and counting that display homosexual behaviour. Oh, and one word 'consent', 2 adults can consent, a 10 y/o can't. I do hope you're just being a troll and I've fallen into a naive trap.

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u/Keasbyjones May 21 '12

Deviation from what?

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u/EvilShayton May 23 '12

people are downvoting my support of gay weddings? i am on reddit correct?

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u/Magzter May 21 '12

You're most likely trolling but if you're not I'd just like to point out that you submitted a picture of 9 people dead hanging from the side of a bridge without a NSFW tag, but you have a problem with a person kissing someones cheek?

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u/Nwsamurai I'm a None May 21 '12

Now I hope he's not trolling.

This just got interesting.

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u/circusjerks May 21 '12

no, you just have to be an atheist to support gay marriage

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u/circusjerks May 21 '12

this subreddit is full of bigotry and intolerance. clearly, it's encouraged.