tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7709722224204669994.comments2023-10-05T04:12:42.472-07:00Luke the AtheistUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7709722224204669994.post-44875131583082833302011-12-01T02:31:52.469-08:002011-12-01T02:31:52.469-08:00I really like this video. I've referred to it ...I really like this video. I've referred to it several times in conversation.Andrew Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01495983897864604830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7709722224204669994.post-9049989008784001272011-06-22T09:35:41.381-07:002011-06-22T09:35:41.381-07:00It's true. But nothing beats cracking open his...It's true. But nothing beats cracking open his first book and reading about the ways he brutally deals with those awful sinners.Pastor Davehttp://ladasinwest.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7709722224204669994.post-8312800162289242732011-05-30T23:40:06.440-07:002011-05-30T23:40:06.440-07:00The Westboro Baptist Church is about as good a rep...The Westboro Baptist Church is about as good a representation of true Christianity as The Catholic Church was in the dark ages, and resembles Islam more than true Christianity does. To lump all Theism into one basket is to be ignorant to the fundamental differences between different theistic beliefs, which have varying support in the ways of the sciences and other studies of the world we live in.Keeganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11327574794402850825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7709722224204669994.post-66935723057376987322011-05-03T09:29:48.485-07:002011-05-03T09:29:48.485-07:00Harris got his butt handed to him in that debate.Harris got his butt handed to him in that debate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7709722224204669994.post-34921692494483891502011-03-10T17:04:59.564-08:002011-03-10T17:04:59.564-08:00Thanks for listening!Thanks for listening!Rich Lyonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16031474708651279047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7709722224204669994.post-85542254257951678382011-01-20T03:41:21.946-08:002011-01-20T03:41:21.946-08:00OK. So you're going with Pascal's wager. ...OK. So you're going with Pascal's wager. <br /><br />You do lose something when you bet with Pascal. You lose many freedoms:<br />. sexual freedom: this is not fucking everything that moves, this is just freedom from the guilt that religion piles onto sex. Women feel the weight of the guilt most. It is piled upon them at every opportunity<br />. freedom from the ridiculous guilt that Christians are born with due to Adam and Eve's desire to eat fruit. My niece had to be ritually cleansed at three months of age by some creepy old man in some musty old church. How could this beautiful child possibly need to be cleansed of sin? She was publicly denounced as unclean at the age of three months. That's beautiful!<br />. you would be free from dietary restrictions. Why do animals have to be bled dry facing Mecca? Come on! If bacon is so evil, why does it taste so nice? And stuff that swims without fins? If that doesn't tell you that this is just bullshit, you don't understand the term "bullshit"<br />. early Sunday appointments. Any early appointment is not to my taste. <br />. prohibition on alcohol. I've had a few beers now. It's fantastic!<br />. freedom to take advantage of medical breakthroughs. If I my doctor thinks that stem cell research will help me with an illness, the last person I want to consider is some priest who's only qualification is his alarming lack of qualification.<br />. you would not live in fear of being flogged because you have a minority sexuality or your hair was seen by someone who wasn't related to you. <br /><br />I am not going to give up this one life for a chance at a life which was very probably made up by a goat herders for whom wheel barrows were emergent technology. <br /><br />You may give in to this fear of a fairy tale. You may give in to wish thinking. Go ahead and jump off Pascal's cliff with the rest of the lemmings. Do not expect me to follow you. <br /><br />I do not defiantly deny your reality. I am open to any proof you can offer. Show me your god. Show me something that proves your god's existence. All I ever see is frightened little people pointing at bibles pleading others to pile into this supernatural Ponzi scheme. <br /><br />If evidence for one of the thousands of gods available is offered, I will be perfectly happy to believe in that god. Offer your proof. Amaze the world! <br /><br />But the hermetically sealed world you live in hates proof, reason and evidence... until you are faced with a medical problem. Then you flock to medical doctors with their medical science. Hypotheses supported by data then called theories. Theories used by medical scientists to save lives and relieve terrible pain from horrible diseases.<br /><br />Then you quote your bible. Written by, and for the benefit of, the theocratic class to suppress ignorant, frightened people. Translate over and over. Tweeked to suit current politics. This document is so corrupted that it simply cannot be thought to be the word of a god. <br /><br />You should take some real advice: It is better to be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. <br /><br />LukeTheAtheistAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7709722224204669994.post-83290081412756038412010-11-02T17:42:41.683-07:002010-11-02T17:42:41.683-07:00If I die in error of judgment to find there is no ...If I die in error of judgment to find there is no God, i have lost nothing. You on their other hand if you die & err on the side to find that there is a Infinite Intelligent Creator, which you defiantly denied, you have wagered & lost infinitely more then can be recovered, your immortal soul.<br />Rom 6:23Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7709722224204669994.post-17838813165497966522010-10-29T07:43:40.308-07:002010-10-29T07:43:40.308-07:00Fry is good....she didn't stand a chance.Fry is good....she didn't stand a chance.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03006335298380268302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7709722224204669994.post-52428625468583297732010-07-04T11:01:01.465-07:002010-07-04T11:01:01.465-07:00@Devereaux The speech is clear but they are talkin...@Devereaux The speech is clear but they are talking in Hindi. A win for Mr. Sanal. However it seems like stage managed as the so called Thantrik is chanting Mrithyunjaya Mantra (Chanted for winning over death!) and a Mantra in praise of Saraswathi (God of learning) usually sung by students in schools! I don't think any genuine Thantrik will be so childish. After all you are claiming that he is trying to kill you! Dramatization is poor. Better to get Jagathi Sri Kumar (an Actor in Malayalam cinema), he will act more realistically. I challenge Mr. Sanal to dare try it with faith healing by K. P. Yohannan et al.!നാരായണന് നമ്പൂതിരിhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06936665911614220282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7709722224204669994.post-60612576935908592482010-06-02T05:51:36.526-07:002010-06-02T05:51:36.526-07:00Oh they're dead. That's funny because... u...Oh they're dead. That's funny because... um...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03323193561914080296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7709722224204669994.post-27622335470540893992010-05-29T05:20:09.908-07:002010-05-29T05:20:09.908-07:00I presume nun's habits are also being banned f...I presume nun's habits are also being banned for the same reason, yes? <br /><br />After all, Sarkozy wouldn't want to allow his Catholicism to bias him in this regard, would he?<br /><br />After all, Sarkozy's normally really keen on women's rights. If he didn't like women he wouldn't have married a model (and then left her for a popular French folk singer). I mean it's not as if Sarkozy decided to try to mess up a woman's career as justice minister by announcing a new justice reform during her maternity leave. And it's not like he tried to badmouth her when she came back to work early. Oh wait a minute...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03323193561914080296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7709722224204669994.post-45411197824311902322010-04-20T00:14:46.516-07:002010-04-20T00:14:46.516-07:00Actually, the important point is that the woman si...Actually, the important point is that the woman sincerely believes that wearing a niqab is part of her faith. <br /><br />Obviously, disagreements will sometimes arise over religious questions. Interpretations of Islam, or Judaism, will differ. <br /><br />Should the State decide who is right? For example, should the State determine whether it is correct, in the Jewish religion, not to eat pork? May Sikh men cut their hair? Clearly, the State is in no position to determine these questions by declaring that one view is correct and not the other.<br /><br />Likewise, the State should not attempt to determine whether a woman wearing a niqab is "right" as a matter of Islamic doctrine. It may merely inquire as to whether her belief is genuine.<br /><br />I will quote from the Supreme Court's decision in Syndicat Northcrest v. Amselem:<br /><br />"Freedom of religion under the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms (and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms) consists of the freedom to undertake practices and harbour beliefs, having a nexus with religion, in which an individual demonstrates he or she sincerely believes or is sincerely undertaking in order to connect with the divine or as a function of his or her spiritual faith, irrespective of whether a particular practice or belief is required by official religious dogma or is in conformity with the position of religious officials. This understanding is consistent with a personal or subjective understanding of freedom of religion. As such, a claimant need not show some sort of objective religious obligation, requirement or precept to invoke freedom of religion. It is the religious or spiritual essence of an action, not any mandatory or perceived‑as‑mandatory nature of its observance, that attracts protection. The State is in no position to be, nor should it become, the arbiter of religious dogma." <br /><br />http://www.canlii.org/en/ca/scc/doc/2004/2004scc47/2004scc47.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7709722224204669994.post-61997913255936927802010-04-13T10:52:42.707-07:002010-04-13T10:52:42.707-07:00It's easy to see why parishoners, as well as t...It's easy to see why parishoners, as well as the church's clergy would be non-beleivers. If I had no idea of how to interperate the bible, and was, instead, mistaught what was in it, how could I beleive? For years I was sceptical of any church, since they had taught me nothing accurate about the bible. After I received proper training and was found worthy by Jehovah(the true God) of understanding what the bible REALLY says, it made total sense. I, then, became a beleiver. Having encountered demons through the years, I never doubted that there was, in fact, a spirit realm, of some sort. And, no, I am not crazy.It's sad that the whole world is "lying in the power of the wicked one" and they don't even know it. The churches have failed miserably, and mislead the whole world with false teachings, immorality, and worst of all hypocrocy. One last thing, many that profess to not beleive in any god, are sadly, whether they know it or not, supporting a god. And that is the same god that has blinded their minds and wants to make sure that they stay blinded. Very soon the name of Jehovah will be magnified and known by every man, woman and child, across the face of the earth. Too bad, that by that point, it will be too late. The "god that blinds the world" is Satan. And he is very good at what he does. Seek Jehovah, while there is still time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7709722224204669994.post-71048895580761333132010-04-13T10:31:55.479-07:002010-04-13T10:31:55.479-07:00It's clear that the Catholic church has not be...It's clear that the Catholic church has not benefited from any protection or guidance from the creator, Jehovah. Very soon, the world's man made governments will completely destroy ALL false religion. This will be very justified, due to the gross immorality and false doctrine that has been secretly taught to billions of people over the years, worldwide. Talk about a conspiracy!This deceiving of the masses, in order to maintain their prestige,prominance and power has been the most outragious coverup in the history of mankind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7709722224204669994.post-47659465796963956382010-04-07T04:29:47.709-07:002010-04-07T04:29:47.709-07:00In my parish, St. John the Evangelist in Goshen, N...In my parish, St. John the Evangelist in Goshen, NY, the first major pedophile scandal materialized in the early nineties. The priest in question, "Father Ed" had been molesting boys in their early teens. To say that the parishioners were traumatized by this would be an understatement. They were devastated. Then something wondrous happened....<br /><br />Father Ed was eventually replaced by Father Trevor Nichols. Father Trevor had been an Anglican in merrie old England when he converted to Catholicism. On becoming a Catholic was transferred to Saint John's - WITH HIS WIFE AND TWO DAUGHTERS! A married priest! WITH TWO KIDS!<br /><br />You want to hear the punch line? Our little parish did not implode. The sun did not fall from the sky. Huge cracks did not appear in the earth's surface. In fact, it was nice having them. They were - and are to this day - deeply beloved by the people of St. John's.<br /><br />Allowing priests to marry would transform the Catholic Church. Having a married priest and his lovely family in our midst certainly transformed the people of St. John's.<br /><br />http://www.tomdegan.blogspot.com<br /><br />Tom DeganTom Deganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17911175264811957550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7709722224204669994.post-36204503541556492142010-03-21T03:43:58.860-07:002010-03-21T03:43:58.860-07:00How do you know? I can't understand a word the...How do you know? I can't understand a word they're saying. Maybe they're speaking in tongues!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03006335298380268302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7709722224204669994.post-29239624482751617402010-03-20T21:38:42.030-07:002010-03-20T21:38:42.030-07:00Is there such a thing as an atheist who is not as ...Is there such a thing as an atheist who is not as ugly as a hatful? To judge from these pictures, no. I think someone should investigate the link between adult atheism and being bashed over the head by the ugly stick at birth. I defy you to publish a picture on this blog of a good-looking atheist.Rhonda Bhuterynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7709722224204669994.post-25818471260629295962010-03-20T21:15:18.619-07:002010-03-20T21:15:18.619-07:00Fry makes me laugh.Fry makes me laugh.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03006335298380268302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7709722224204669994.post-8606024195237878812010-02-25T04:25:27.141-08:002010-02-25T04:25:27.141-08:00Sad fucks will just think they're being persec...Sad fucks will just think they're being persecuted.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07077582580430743945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7709722224204669994.post-65203885271420781202010-01-28T01:10:28.732-08:002010-01-28T01:10:28.732-08:00What an absolutely brilliant video - clear and con...What an absolutely brilliant video - clear and concise. If only closed-minded smug creationists like Stephen Baldwin (if we evolved from monkeys, how come they're still here - oh please) would actually watch and listen to see how ridiculous their arguments are, we would all be a lot better off.PeterBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7709722224204669994.post-32318741371354545772009-12-27T07:52:40.697-08:002009-12-27T07:52:40.697-08:00My old dad used to say 'come forth, but he cam...My old dad used to say 'come forth, but he came fifth and got the booby prize' or 'come forth, but he came fifth and lost his dinner money'!Smiling Carcasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17547147992028733425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7709722224204669994.post-13789050270546558922009-12-19T04:05:54.485-08:002009-12-19T04:05:54.485-08:00The miracle of human variety is in danger of disap...The miracle of human variety is in danger of disappearing, if all of us speak alike, dress alike, eat the same food, read the same fiction and enjoy the same music. It would be a great loss to our colourful planet. Public sector needs a multilingual work force. Teachers and police officers can help with race relations in the classroom and in the community. Public sector is seeking multilingual recruits to serve multicultural Britain. The ability to speak languages from Arabic to Urdu is considered to be an asset. Linguistic skills, in addition to the usual entry criteria, will boost the number of recruits in teaching, police, medicine, nursing and the civil service. Bilingual teachers, police officers, doctors and nurses are in a better position to serve the bilingual Muslim community. The language system has been used successfully in the United States. Mary Doherty at TTA, points out those bilingual teachers can be particularly welcome in state schools for bilingual pupils. Various studies show that bilingualism increases overall intelligence. Monolingualism leads to isolationist and inward thinking. <br /><br />Exposure to different languages and cultures can increase tolerance. Language learning in childhood lays the foundations for developing real fluency in that language. Every child should have the opportunity to study a foreign language and develop their interest in the culture of other nations. Languages can be seen as an important way of putting more fun into primary learning and of broadening the children experience. Learning a second language boosts your intellectual powers by physically increasing the number of nerve cells in the language centres of the brain. A study at University College London shows that the brains of bilingual people are structurally enhanced compared to the brains of people who can only speak one language. The effect is even more marked in people who learnt a second language before they were five. Speaking a second language is like having access to another world. No other subject expands mental horizons in the same way. In an ordinary inner city school in England, nearly 100 languages are spoken, yet still essentially this is still a monolingual nation. London is the most multicultural city in the world with over 300 languages spoken everyday. <br /><br />Bilingual Muslim children need state funded Muslim schools with bilingual teachers as role models during their developmental periods. All state schools where Muslim pupils are the majority should be designated as Muslim community schools. They are in a better position to provide balanced education by teaching the National Curriculum along with Arabic, Islamic studies, Urdu and other community languages. An Islamic atmosphere will help to develop Islamic Identity crucial for mental, emotional and personality development.<br />Iftikhar AhmadIftikhar Ahmadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741872226390808403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7709722224204669994.post-82951487430025223862009-11-22T03:22:20.071-08:002009-11-22T03:22:20.071-08:00You're quite right that is the best headline e...You're quite right that is the best headline ever!Warrenhttp://www.embiggenbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7709722224204669994.post-29515198358794912952009-11-20T14:41:52.534-08:002009-11-20T14:41:52.534-08:00Who knows where to download XRumer 5.0 Palladium? ...Who knows where to download XRumer 5.0 Palladium? <br />Help, please. All recommend this program to effectively advertise on the Internet, this is the best program!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7709722224204669994.post-82070748856059810852009-08-25T17:26:04.264-07:002009-08-25T17:26:04.264-07:00Cheers Mate, check out this site for some more inf...Cheers Mate, check out this site for some more info on evangelical forays into education in queensland<br />http://www.australiansecularlobby.com/thefourthr/index.htmlSean Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14485575602984697926noreply@blogger.com