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Originally Posted by bumpygreens
That symbol was developed by atheists as an intentional affront to christian beliefs. They could have chosen a number of other ways to get their point across, but they intentionally chose a Christian symbol. It doesn't excuse the two men in the parking lot. Spending an hour in church on Sunday doesn't make one a Christian anymore than spending an hour in a garage would make him into a car. They may call themselves Christian, but in reality they are merely practicing a form of superstition. Kind of like having that symbol on your golf cart, and a quote from The Bible in your signature line. The dichotomy is convincingly confusing.
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Dichotomy is a good word to use as a general reference for this overall situation. Kudos. I might add a humorous, but also, somewhat relevant comment - notice that dichotomy ryhmes with lobotomy - which means? - whatever floats your particular watercraft