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Comment #261748 by exorcist on October 7, 2008 at 9:50 am

Today, 30 mainly Greek Orthodox monks, dedicated to prayer, worship there

Sounds fun to me! Party island!

2. Large Hadron Collider readies for world's biggest experiment

Comment #243827 by exorcist on September 7, 2008 at 1:22 pm

Although I cannot understand exactly why this experiment is important, I know it makes me extremely proud of our species. Go monkeys, go!

3. Palin: average isn't good enough

Comment #241743 by exorcist on September 3, 2008 at 2:57 am

Richard, I have to confess that I too have made the Dawkins/Hawking mistake. After reading The Selfish Gene at age 15 or so, I remember telling my parents and friends about this interesting book I read by this Richard Hawking... or wait, was that Steven Dawkin... no no Richard Dawking!

I have since managed to figure out which is which.

4. Dalai Lama defends Islam as peaceful religion

Comment #210462 by exorcist on July 14, 2008 at 3:46 pm

The Lama is looking forward to retirement? I had no idea you could retire from the post of semigod?

5. Sharia law 'could have UK role'

Comment #204250 by exorcist on July 4, 2008 at 2:02 pm

I don't care what you excuse might be - if you are British, don't write a fuck this and fuck that post on the RD website - save your criticisms for your local newspaper, your local politician or even your T-shirt. Living in a highly secular country, where the role of religion has been diminished to an obscure white noise, I may not fully understand the British situation. But damn it, if the country that always has been a critical player in promoting science and culture in Europe allows a judge to promote superstitious ridiculousness and violence, shame on you. Rise up and speak out! Today! Do yourself and your children a favour and do something right now... please!

I'm sorry if my word seem harsh, but I've completely had it with these idiots... I guess many of you are familiar with how I feel..

6. Richard Dawkins on Doctor Who

Comment #202844 by exorcist on July 2, 2008 at 3:53 am

To me, it seems that trying to discuss science with a creationist is the same as trying to discuss the brush strokes of da Vinci with a blind person.

7. Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss

Comment #162340 by exorcist on April 16, 2008 at 4:51 pm

What a great debate... or discussion, rather. This site is so very refreshing after having to listen to or watch the nonsense in everyday media. The phrase "A clear-thinking oasis" really sums it up very well. Thanks so much for posting these great videos and articles!

8. A New Flea

Comment #160432 by exorcist on April 14, 2008 at 5:03 am

Ahh yes... more ranting from the shrill "New Fleaists".

It is my opinion that the great diversity of parasites clinging to Richard et al. - in fact, it appears to me that even Richard's fleas have fleas of their own - necessitates a re-evaluation of the flea taxonomy. Suggestions on how to name the common Dawkins flea would be much appreciated. Below are some examples from Wikipedia.

Some well known flea species include:
* Cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis),
* Dog flea (Ctenocephalides canis),
* Human flea (Pulex irritans),
* Northern rat flea (Nosopsyllus fasciatus),
* Oriental rat flea (Xenopsylla cheopis).

9. Happy Birthday, Richard Dawkins!

Comment #150217 by exorcist on March 26, 2008 at 3:23 pm

Happy birthday Richard and many, many thanks for all your fantasic and inspiring books. The Selfish Gene made me a scientist, the God Delusion made me an atheist. I wonder where you'll take me next! You don't look a day over 65!