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The Wacky World of the Assemblies of God

rab

Posted: 12 September 2008 05:43 PM

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Dan Barker, former Assemblies of God preacher turned atheist (and co-host of Freethought Radio and and co-chair of the Freedom From Religion Foundation) talks about what it was like for him as a member of the Assemblies of God. He talks about being filled with the holy spirit, speaking in tongues, beliefs about creation, fundamentalism, and Sarah Palin:

http://ffrf.org/news/2008/assembly_of_god.php

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SkepticX

Posted: 12 September 2008 09:49 PM

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If only Dan Barker weren’t so enamored with trite little catch phrases ...

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“We say, ‘Love your brother…’ We don’t say it really, but… Well we don’t literally say it. We don’t really, literally mean it. No, we don’t believe it either, but… But that message should be clear.”—David St. Hubbins

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telner

Posted: 12 September 2008 10:35 PM

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Included: One God. Some assembly required.

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