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Idol
  1. Somebody or something greatly admired or loved, often to excess.
  2. A thing that is forbidden to make or to worship (give homage to) for both Jews and christians. See Exodus 20 ("the Ten Commandments") ex. Making or Saluting a flag. Sentence: The christians debated the wording of the flag salute, although their scripture forbids creating an object then paying homage to it.
 
IllusionAn easily believed simple explanation for observations that is measurably incorrect, for those who take the time to measure. e.g. Optical Illusion.
 
ImmoralA description levied against anyone who doesn’t believe the same religion as the speaker, no matter how kind, fair, and honest the person actually is. (see moral)
 
InquisitionSharing the milk of human kindness through torture and ritualistic murder.
 
Institute for Creation Research (ICR)A group of people who like to believe that their religious beliefs are scientific.
 
Intelligent Design
  1. As relates to evolution, something which is neither.
  2. Euphemism for intentional ignorance.
  3. An Apple computer.
 
Invisible Pink Unicorn
The IPU is the Supreme Being, the creator of the universe and a guide for all Unicornians.

Unicornianism is based both on reason and faith. We have faith that the IPU is pink, and we know she’s invisible because we can’t see her. (take from the IPU FAQ)

 


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