Rev. Iconoclesiastes' verse from a sacred text (but not the Bible) of the week..

[Masked Dude]

So you can post and reply, but we should only post and reply at certain times?Um, no. Telling us that is undude.

You always say if we do not like what you say we shouldn't read it. I say if you don't want replies, don't post.

Atheists shouldn't talk. Brits should not talk. Don't form cliques, unless it's yours.

Do you really not see you're doing the same things you insist are wrong?

[Rev. Iconocclesiastes]

All I am saying is this: if you dudes have nothing nice to say in response to what I write, then write nothing at all.  Baiting, flaming, and name-calling is undude, too.  I manned up and offered a personal apology to anybody that I offended, and even made friends with one or two of you in the process.  And if you do not want to read a verse from a sacred text (but not the Bible) every week, then do not click on the link.  What's the difficulty in that?  Seriously.

[Masked Dude]

And what would it hurt to ask our opinions? You keep turning it into an Us vs Them thing. It's not, never has been. I even enjoyed talking to you in PM but to tell anyone they can't in public?

There is no cult behavior. There is no religion hating. Just drop it. Things weren't like this in the past. Dudeism is fine without it. Without you. Without me. I just don't like being told again my words aren't appreciated.

None of us are martyrs. We'd all be fine without the drama. I'm seriously thinking of having my account deleted because of this shit.

You're guilty, too, dude.

[Rev. Iconocclesiastes]

I never wrote (or even implied) that I was without guilt here, man.  In fact, I manned up and offered a personal apology to anybody that I offended in any way, and even made friends with one or two of you in the process.  My offer to apologize to anybody who I have personally offended still stands, too.  Take it or leave it. 

[Masked Dude]

But do you have to keep bringing up cliques and cults? There are none. Seriously. Relax.

[Rev. Iconocclesiastes]

But do you have to keep bringing up cliques and cults? There are none. Seriously. Relax.

I'm calmer than you are, dude.  (kidding)   

[Shagbeard]

In the movie there are times of elevated talking and yet there is still love gained and none lost. Same thing happens in families. Dudeism, is a family in a strange laid back way... Am I wrong

[Rev. Iconocclesiastes]

In the movie there are times of elevated talking and yet there is still love gained and none lost. Same thing happens in families. Dudeism, is a family in a strange laid back way... Am I wrong

You ain't wrong, dude.

[Masked Dude]

No, you probably are calmer than me! My life lately has been Walter beating Walter. I like like you. You're a good guy. (Both of you; didn't see Shagbeard weigh in when I started.) I just don't want this all to be groups with a common goal. I can't make Dudeism into anything. There are parts I don't like or don't apply to me. But I'd love for it to be one group.

We have enough Walters in the world. Let them argue.

[Masked Dude]

And that to all, not anyone in particular. 

[Rev. Iconocclesiastes]

And that to all, not anyone in particular. 

Can I get a hug, please, dude?     

[Masked Dude]

Of course.

[Rev. Iconocclesiastes]

(arms extended, getting ready for a Dudely hug)

[DigitalBuddha]

(arms extended, getting ready for a Dudely hug)

Like this?...

[Rev. Iconocclesiastes]

(arms extended, getting ready for a Dudely hug)

Like this?...

Something like that, yessir.

You know, DigitalBuddha, one day I'll be a really learned and squared-away Dudeist, just like you (playful sarcasm).