May 18, 2008
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My Response to Richard Dawkins Comparing Me to Hitler
How so Scrooge, please inform me with examples. Otherwise your comment is nothing more than ad hominem and contributes nothing to the discussion. I have this obsessive preference for facts over opinion. posted 05/09/2008 at 01:13:35
EspritDeVoltaire said : They are among the most intolerant and self-righteous people which I have ever read
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Ironic how as soon as someone employs these accusations they are guilty of the identical offense. posted 05/09/2008 at 01:08:07
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Ironic how as soon as someone employs these accusations they are guilty of the identical offense. posted 05/09/2008 at 01:08:07
Expelled: Ben Stein's Fall from Disgrace... to... Something Even Lower
Oh, Jeff, Jeff, Jeff, BRAVO!
Thank you for this. posted 05/01/2008 at 02:02:11
Thank you for this. posted 05/01/2008 at 02:02:11
Polygamist Sects: A Further Lesson In Style
Trueheart said: "the judge who is reviewing this unprecedented case (400+ children removed from one home) is "making up the rules as she goes,"
Then contradicted by saying: "even the judge is going to have to get creative on this one."
So which is it, is the judge making it up, or is she adapting to a tough and complicated situation where precedent will porbably be set?
Life, regardless of one's background, is not guaranteed to be only milk and honey and happiness. Shit happens. There are things to be toughed out and overcome. That is life. These kids, these people, aren't entitled to more guarantees than the rest of us. Sometimes, even doing the right thing can be painful. posted 04/20/2008 at 18:24:03
Then contradicted by saying: "even the judge is going to have to get creative on this one."
So which is it, is the judge making it up, or is she adapting to a tough and complicated situation where precedent will porbably be set?
Life, regardless of one's background, is not guaranteed to be only milk and honey and happiness. Shit happens. There are things to be toughed out and overcome. That is life. These kids, these people, aren't entitled to more guarantees than the rest of us. Sometimes, even doing the right thing can be painful. posted 04/20/2008 at 18:24:03
Who isn't Mormon?
Is this a "No True Scotsman" deflection? posted 04/20/2008 at 18:10:39
Is this a "No True Scotsman" deflection? posted 04/20/2008 at 18:10:39
No, stargazer13, I have no idea what yu mean. I can barely discern communication in that word salad. posted 04/20/2008 at 18:09:08
Even when that means turning a blind--but tolerant eye, and a deaf--but tolerant ear, to the abuse and expliotation of vulnerable persons?
Really? posted 04/20/2008 at 18:07:37
Really? posted 04/20/2008 at 18:07:37
Quakers are an exception to the rule in regards to beliefs and practices of religious groups. posted 04/20/2008 at 18:05:54
The children are witnesses. They are being kept separated from the adults who are suspects. Emotionally harsh, probably, life is not free of harsh emotional occurrences. Shit happens, hard stuff still has to be done.
Second, if it is true that it has been longstanding practice to marry pubertal girls to adult men--including sexual consummation of the marriage. The mothers of these girls, and the aunts, uncles, grandparents and cousins and siblings and fathers of these girls know about it and have witnessed--if not experienced it--themselves.
If the adolescent boys are being hauled off and abandoned, the mothers of the boys, the fathers, older siblings, aunts, uncles and grandparents of the boys know about it and have participated or witnessed the abandonment.
In which case every adult IS an accessory. posted 04/20/2008 at 17:56:58
Second, if it is true that it has been longstanding practice to marry pubertal girls to adult men--including sexual consummation of the marriage. The mothers of these girls, and the aunts, uncles, grandparents and cousins and siblings and fathers of these girls know about it and have witnessed--if not experienced it--themselves.
If the adolescent boys are being hauled off and abandoned, the mothers of the boys, the fathers, older siblings, aunts, uncles and grandparents of the boys know about it and have participated or witnessed the abandonment.
In which case every adult IS an accessory. posted 04/20/2008 at 17:56:58
Jesus Idol: Contestants Ask WWJD? I Ask WTF???
And it's not just an affront to atheists (I am one BTW), it is also an excusionary disconnect for Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, etc. posted 04/11/2008 at 18:27:54
Binea, I've got just two words in response: Monique Davis.
And if you don't get why, look her up.
Unfortunately, I'll bet that you still won't get it. posted 04/11/2008 at 18:25:17
And if you don't get why, look her up.
Unfortunately, I'll bet that you still won't get it. posted 04/11/2008 at 18:25:17
You don't have to be subjected to even another second--don't watch!
I've never watched it. posted 04/11/2008 at 18:22:54
I've never watched it. posted 04/11/2008 at 18:22:54
American Idol "Shout to the Lord" Controversy and Results
Bravo Gorey!
And Touche' posted 04/11/2008 at 18:53:54
And Touche' posted 04/11/2008 at 18:53:54
Model Fumes Over Suggestive "Cockatoo" Ad
Ultimately she signed the contract.
Her sour grapes will have to be chocked up to a learning experience. Question though, how many jobs is she going to be able to book as a model once she has the reputation for being a prude? posted 04/11/2008 at 18:04:06
Her sour grapes will have to be chocked up to a learning experience. Question though, how many jobs is she going to be able to book as a model once she has the reputation for being a prude? posted 04/11/2008 at 18:04:06
OK, the WINE is NAMED Cockatoo Ridge.
How is a slogan that says, "She loves a cockatoo" exclusive of the product?
Otherwise, It is just a bird.
Sexual innuendo is in the eye of the beholder, and FACTUALLY no more than third on the list of "what does it mean". Product--Bird--?--Penis?. Get over it.
FlippyO, your cockatoo is unable to associate with sex because it is your captive in an artificial environment where you provide no opportunity for sex. It has probably also had it's reproductive orientation derailed by being imprinted on humans. So, your example, is at best, a non sequitur. posted 04/11/2008 at 17:59:57
How is a slogan that says, "She loves a cockatoo" exclusive of the product?
Otherwise, It is just a bird.
Sexual innuendo is in the eye of the beholder, and FACTUALLY no more than third on the list of "what does it mean". Product--Bird--?--Penis?. Get over it.
FlippyO, your cockatoo is unable to associate with sex because it is your captive in an artificial environment where you provide no opportunity for sex. It has probably also had it's reproductive orientation derailed by being imprinted on humans. So, your example, is at best, a non sequitur. posted 04/11/2008 at 17:59:57
Survey: "19% Say USA on Right Track." Who ARE These People?
Yea, like rational thought and reason. posted 04/05/2008 at 21:56:59
McCain Booed At Martin Luther King Speech: Watch The Video
Presidents Day honors Lincoln and Washington. JFK is not included. posted 04/05/2008 at 20:25:24
Jesse Ventura Unloads: The Parties, The Chickenhawks, And His Revolution
Who are you talking about? Which "you"? posted 04/02/2008 at 01:32:18
Jesus for President, a Review for Atheists -- Part 2: God's Story
larry278, the US constitution can not be conflated with the bible, as you have done.
The US Constitution is about REAL things, in a REAL world of REAL people. The bible is a collection of stories and myth. posted 04/02/2008 at 02:06:10
The US Constitution is about REAL things, in a REAL world of REAL people. The bible is a collection of stories and myth. posted 04/02/2008 at 02:06:10
No, Dave Perkins, you got something in error there--god, is myth, not fact.
And as far as your (pseudo/pretentious/sanctimonious) concern for the welfare of my "soul'. Don't bother, and don't be so intrusive. posted 04/02/2008 at 02:03:22
And as far as your (pseudo/pretentious/sanctimonious) concern for the welfare of my "soul'. Don't bother, and don't be so intrusive. posted 04/02/2008 at 02:03:22
Bill Maher's Hillary Clinton Monologue: "Get Elected Or Lie Trying"
Funny. posted 03/31/2008 at 22:30:46
See The World's Lightest Cell Phone
Does it come as a pre-pay option? posted 03/25/2008 at 18:46:16
Jesus for President, a Book Review for Atheists; Part 1, What is Shane Claiborne?
I am atheist and I don't need religion or a religious sponsored mantra to instill ideas of morality in me. posted 03/25/2008 at 01:21:37
Prison Calls It Food, Inmates Disagree
I'll just bet ya', that after three days of refusing to eat it, most of them will. posted 03/23/2008 at 22:52:30
Pleasure!?
Come on. No one is preventing them from masturbating. posted 03/23/2008 at 22:50:07
Come on. No one is preventing them from masturbating. posted 03/23/2008 at 22:50:07
Innocent *snark* or not, as long as they don't fling poo with their spoons, they won't have to eat the loaf.
Are you peripubescent or something? posted 03/23/2008 at 22:49:04
Are you peripubescent or something? posted 03/23/2008 at 22:49:04
Hey Happy, every work in a prison?
Didn't think so.
Prisoners don't act out because they are in prison. They are in prison because they act out.
How about you take some of these poor wretches home with you and rehabilitate them with your brand of happy humanism? Let us know how it goes.
Oh, and the loaf IS real food. posted 03/23/2008 at 22:47:13
Didn't think so.
Prisoners don't act out because they are in prison. They are in prison because they act out.
How about you take some of these poor wretches home with you and rehabilitate them with your brand of happy humanism? Let us know how it goes.
Oh, and the loaf IS real food. posted 03/23/2008 at 22:47:13
Those "people" in cages, are predators. They victimize others. They victimize the vulnerable. Those of us who do not break laws and who do not prey on our neighbors and family deserve to be protected from those that do.
So, if you don't want to spend a portion of your life living in a "cage", don't violate laws. Don't prey on your neighbors. posted 03/23/2008 at 22:41:37
So, if you don't want to spend a portion of your life living in a "cage", don't violate laws. Don't prey on your neighbors. posted 03/23/2008 at 22:41:37
Also, how many working, tax paying people who never break the law have no health insurance and can't afford to go to a doctor or dentist even though their tax dollars are providing health and dental care for convicted felons in jails and prisons? And I'm supposed to care that they don't like the food?
I don't care if they don't like the loaf . If you are going to whine, don't do the crime. posted 03/23/2008 at 22:36:31
I don't care if they don't like the loaf . If you are going to whine, don't do the crime. posted 03/23/2008 at 22:36:31
Eliot Spitzer Kept On Black Stocking Socks During Prostitute Romps, Feds Told
What the hell!?
This. Is NOT. News.
How petty, how inconsequential, how insignificant; total BFD.
Come on, is it that slow today? Really? posted 03/23/2008 at 14:03:48
This. Is NOT. News.
How petty, how inconsequential, how insignificant; total BFD.
Come on, is it that slow today? Really? posted 03/23/2008 at 14:03:48
Why Did Obama Change His Name?
PDXT are you sure you replied to the right post. Your comment seems so non sequitur. posted 03/23/2008 at 21:57:43
Catholic-Bashing
Uh, no. The "Pilgrims" were persecuted by other Protestants over doctrinal differences. posted 03/22/2008 at 17:26:02
"My child was left handed . I offered her fork and spoon in her right hand. Today she is totally right handed."
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Please justify why you felt it necessary to interfere so intrusively into your childs true self? I consider such mind set reprehensible. posted 03/22/2008 at 17:10:16
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Please justify why you felt it necessary to interfere so intrusively into your childs true self? I consider such mind set reprehensible. posted 03/22/2008 at 17:10:16
"Buddhism is not a religion" is a common refrain these days. Must be all that anti-religion activism going on *snark*.
Anyway, I am not convinced.
Explain please, just how the parsing of "spiritual lifestyle" excludes inclusion in the definition for religion. posted 03/22/2008 at 17:05:50
Anyway, I am not convinced.
Explain please, just how the parsing of "spiritual lifestyle" excludes inclusion in the definition for religion. posted 03/22/2008 at 17:05:50
Which is one of the very reasons Richard Dawkins has come out strongly against the religious indoctrination of children. posted 03/22/2008 at 16:52:17
So, dora_rice, can you link me to some peer reviewed scientific studies that support your assertions? Otherwise I have to assume you are only adding more effluent to religious apologetics.
Oops, was that irreverent? posted 03/22/2008 at 16:49:16
Oops, was that irreverent? posted 03/22/2008 at 16:49:16
Lots of whining, wailing and gnashing of teeth.
Nothing else can be justified. posted 03/22/2008 at 16:45:00
Nothing else can be justified. posted 03/22/2008 at 16:45:00
Actually, there is evil that only the religious are inspired to. One does not need religion to do good or to be good. posted 03/22/2008 at 16:43:22
relevancematters, come on over to the rational side. Give religion and all its claims a critical think. See if it can hold up when contrasted with known reality.
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posted 03/22/2008 at 16:41:22
Gibbons, you are a little weak on your history. Protestants (Church of England anyone?) were persecuting protestants. They were just different sects/cults.
Oh, and the Catholic bible contains the book of Revelations also. It is not exclusive to Protestant bibles. posted 03/22/2008 at 16:34:11
Oh, and the Catholic bible contains the book of Revelations also. It is not exclusive to Protestant bibles. posted 03/22/2008 at 16:34:11
Excellent point Not Blind in separating out the difference between sarcasm and satire, and preaching and proselytizing. The motivations, the intent, and the follow-through, are not the same at all. Those theists whose sensitivities are so tender that they react with offense and demand censure improperly conflate the two. posted 03/22/2008 at 16:30:23
So, I'm wondering Mr. Leo, do you advocate the institution of anti-blasphemy laws in the US? posted 03/22/2008 at 16:17:40
So , should these rules of respect and civility also apply to the atheist members of "everyone"? Or are WE the last group where it's politically correct and socially acceptable to discriminated against? posted 03/22/2008 at 16:14:26
BRAVO! colleen2 and signifyingnothing. Bravo. posted 03/22/2008 at 16:08:49
But, one need not be Catholic--or ascribe to any religious faith--to be an inspiration, to give outstanding sacrifice, to be decent or generous to one's fellows in any capacity. Just because some self-professed Catholics have done selfless acts is no reason to accord accolades to Catholicism by association. posted 03/22/2008 at 16:07:07
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