1. Church of Scotland mediators to quell disputes

Comment #178305 by Pattern Seeker on May 11, 2008 at 6:02 am

Cue modern "praise" band...

It must be a sign from DOG when the church begins to cannibalize its own parishioners.

2. Scientists Know Better Than You--Even When They're Wrong

Comment #177996 by Pattern Seeker on May 10, 2008 at 7:34 am

Why not post an article titled-

'IDiots Know Less Than You--Even When They're Right'

yeah....that about sums it up.

3. Evolution's Critics Shift Tactics With Schools

Comment #174811 by Pattern Seeker on May 3, 2008 at 3:20 pm

It is exactly because of IDiots like Doug Cowan that my child will not, I repeat, not be educated in the American public school system. As a forty-year old, I saw standards crumbling back when I attended high school in the early 80's. I have watched those standards slowly, but surely, fall to new lows. I won't let my child be taught by a moron. In fact, he probably won't encounter a formal education until, or even if, he attends college. I want my kid to 'think critically,' and not to 'think biblically.'

4. A New Jack Chick Tract: Moving On Up!

Comment #174802 by Pattern Seeker on May 3, 2008 at 3:03 pm

Ha! That shit is hilarious. I've been reading those Jack Chick comics for years. They never fail to entertain. Personally, I can't wait until they come out with a Jack Chick graphic novel or maybe a live-action movie. Hollywood's a-callin'.

5. Truly Bizarre : Indians Throw Babies 50ft From Roof To Thank God.

Comment #174801 by Pattern Seeker on May 3, 2008 at 2:50 pm

Somebody should throw those fools off the building. Then we'll find out exactly how fun it is.

...And don't forget to take away the sheet. Idiots.

6. Museums teach society lacking in science literacy

Comment #172944 by Pattern Seeker on April 30, 2008 at 7:39 am

13. Comment 172736 by PJG-

You'll be happy to know that I'm the father of a 3-year old boy who is not indoctrinated in any way. In fact, he may be too independent.
Be glad to know that there are others like us who will continue to educate their child to counter the 'flood' of ignorance that pours from these sad, sad sheeple.

As a resident of North Carolina I've been tempted to go to the Creation museum in 'Tucky and 'point and laugh' my way through the entire proceedings, but have yet to convince the wife.

7. How to reconcile Richard Dawkins?

Comment #172181 by Pattern Seeker on April 29, 2008 at 10:13 am

Too bad the fire-breathing 'Dawkins' didn't open-pit barbeque roast the good Sir 'McKnight' in less-than-shining armor.

8. Resentment Over Darwin Evolves Into a Documentary

Comment #165358 by Pattern Seeker on April 21, 2008 at 11:45 am

One thing is for sure...this film did not evolve.

Blank film stock did not 'naturally select' an image. It was created by a designer. The designer was a retard. The result is a mess. A monster was created. That monster makes Frankenstein look like Angelina Jolie. Time to gather the pitchforks and torches.

9. Gods and earthlings

Comment #163441 by Pattern Seeker on April 18, 2008 at 11:05 am

Good space morning everyone, this is your captain, Rael, speaking and welcome aboard the Starship Jefferson. We'll be flying through the Hawking Wormhole at approximately the speed of light and will arrive in about...now! All passengers participating in the 'seeding' should move to the rear of the spacecraft and prepare to eject said 'SpaceSperm' TM. And thank you for flying Betelgeuse Spacelines.

10. Science Debate 2008

Comment #160786 by Pattern Seeker on April 14, 2008 at 11:45 am

I'm afraid if we had a real science debate the candidates would show their real ignorance on the issues. Remember, faith you can fake and bullshit your way through, science requires you to actually know something. The candidates, for the most part, have shown they know nothing.

See The Compassion Forum from last night:

This is Obama Pt. 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd-1Pild_Jg

11. British schools are falling for the pseudoscience of Brain Gym. Why fill kids' heads with nonsense?

Comment #160512 by Pattern Seeker on April 14, 2008 at 7:08 am

I just sprained my orbitofrontal cortex while working out my limbic system at the Brain Gym, so I am unable to comment at this time.

Thoughtfully yours,

Sara Bellum

12. The Art of Creating Controversy Where None Existed

Comment #159879 by Pattern Seeker on April 13, 2008 at 10:03 am

Looks like the title of the article, "The Art of Creating Controversy Where None Existed," could be a treatise on the U.S. Gubmint.

13. Ancient serpent shows its leg

Comment #159417 by Pattern Seeker on April 12, 2008 at 6:45 am

So does this mean that this species of snake had a leg up on the others?

14. Richard Dawkins and Bill Maher

Comment #159414 by Pattern Seeker on April 12, 2008 at 6:39 am

As my 3-year old is fond of saying-

Science bless you, Richard Dawkins

15. The List: The World's Worst Religious Leaders

Comment #159176 by Pattern Seeker on April 11, 2008 at 2:33 pm

They forgot to mention-

Joseph Kony is also the inventor of the 'Kony Dog,' a delicious Ugandan snack filled with hatred and nonsense. Deep fried in tasty lies and covered with their enemies blood. Try One!

16. Scientists take drugs to boost brain power: study

Comment #158967 by Pattern Seeker on April 11, 2008 at 9:02 am

Uhmm...drugs are bad, m'kay.

17. The simple falsehood at the heart of Expelled

Comment #158236 by Pattern Seeker on April 10, 2008 at 8:44 am

We should all remember though, that IDiots are not as smart as idiots.

18. Reviews of Expelled

Comment #158231 by Pattern Seeker on April 10, 2008 at 8:40 am

Maybe 'FAUX NEWS' was just giving it a 'Faux Review?'

19. Commentary: Democrats finally getting religion on religion

Comment #157871 by Pattern Seeker on April 9, 2008 at 4:35 pm

I'm sorry to hear that this will be the second time the candidates discuss faith, but have yet to have one on science. Just goes to show how far the MSM has gone with their stupid forums. I know both Dems have said stupid things regarding faith, but for the most part it seems like a lot of lip service.

I think part of what is happening on the Dems side is just a way of taking the steam out of the McCain's "Jesus Express." Sorry as it is to say, but the Dems should just about say anything to get elected. This nation can't handle another 4 Republican years of rule. So if that means talkin' smack and bullshittin' the local yokels, well then, I'm all for it! Buck Fush and all his crony hacks.


*not a democrat

20. Anti-evolution bill clears another hurdle

Comment #157493 by Pattern Seeker on April 9, 2008 at 7:18 am

al-rawandi,

Nothing new there. If you google "Anti-evolution bill" you will see a few such cases in America like-

http://www.ncseweb.org/resources/news/2008/LA/260_louisiana39s_antievolution__4_1_2008.asp

or

http://www.ncseweb.org/resources/news/2008/MO/970_a_new_antievolution_bill_in_mi_4_4_2008.asp

Seems to me that, if anything, these things only distract people from the real issues at hand.

As the article states above, most of this is a flap about Florida amending their science standards earlier this year. They're still upset they lost.

21. Anti-evolution bill clears another hurdle

Comment #157486 by Pattern Seeker on April 9, 2008 at 6:56 am

This bill isn't going anywhere and most of you know it. The X-tians who are making a stink are just upset at all the press "atheism" is getting these days. The minute this bill reaches 'The Powers That Be,' it will be quickly moved of the table. I don't think anyone wants to risk their political career for some hackneyed attempt at introducing "another view" into the science curriculum. Not after the Dover ruling. They love to talk that smack though!

22. Richard Dawkins on The Big Questions

Comment #157137 by Pattern Seeker on April 8, 2008 at 3:18 pm

I don't get the show in America so my only chance to watch these things is when the posted on the RD site.

Personally, the best way they could make this show better would be to just change the title to something more appropriate. Say...

'THE STUPID QUESTIONS'

There. That's better.

23. The Atheist Next Door

Comment #157036 by Pattern Seeker on April 8, 2008 at 1:55 pm

What!? There's an atheist who lives next door to me? Time to gather the pitchforks and torches and call the local mob for a witch hunt.

24. In search of the God particle

Comment #156799 by Pattern Seeker on April 8, 2008 at 9:21 am

14. Comment #156789 by irate_atheist-

Little did Jesus know, but that can of 'Whiskas' was in quantum superposition consisting of both dead and alive animal by-products...yet when he opened that tin he expected to find one state or another, not a mixture of dead and alive animal by-products.

25. In search of the God particle

Comment #156767 by Pattern Seeker on April 8, 2008 at 8:36 am

Would that be Schrodinger's Cat...

26. In search of the God particle

Comment #156750 by Pattern Seeker on April 8, 2008 at 8:18 am

And if it is found...

Prof. Higgs replied "I shall open a bottle of something."

Perhaps we can start a "Professor Higgs Bottle Of Something Celebration Fund." :)

I'd chip in a few bucks.

27. Get out of here, atheists!

Comment #156331 by Pattern Seeker on April 7, 2008 at 10:53 am

As a native Chicagoan this makes me really sad...

28. Richard Dawkins: 'Growth in creationist beliefs a problem for schools'

Comment #156260 by Pattern Seeker on April 7, 2008 at 7:49 am

beebhack-

I can agree there. But they were due...

The problem is one of our greatest musical exports, Frank Zappa, is
dead.

29. Richard Dawkins: 'Growth in creationist beliefs a problem for schools'

Comment #156241 by Pattern Seeker on April 7, 2008 at 7:03 am

As an American, it seems the only things we export these days are wars and religious stupidity.

Sorry, 'bout that.

30. Cult leader Pyotr Kuznetsov tries suicide after realising he was wrong about doomsday

Comment #154704 by Pattern Seeker on April 3, 2008 at 3:24 pm

I think next time Pyotr should ask "someone else" to smash him over the head with a log. Obviously, he wasn't doing a very good job. He's as bad at killing himself as he is at predicting the 'End Of The World.'

31. Upside-down church sculpture on hit list

Comment #154694 by Pattern Seeker on April 3, 2008 at 3:16 pm

As an artist myself, my personal suggestion would be to have all the local citizens pee in a large glass structure and place the sculpture inside it.

32. Pastor attacks scientist's talk

Comment #154688 by Pattern Seeker on April 3, 2008 at 3:09 pm

What is it exactly about Prof. Dawkins that makes these people tremble with fear? Do they really think (ha) that he's going to change into the Anti-Christ right in front of them without a 'man of the cloth' there to protect them?

I mean, c'mon, everyone knows his 'Beast' costume is still in the shop for repairs after his last book tour.

33. Vatican: Islam surpasses Roman Catholicism as world's largest religion

Comment #152920 by Pattern Seeker on March 31, 2008 at 5:50 pm

This has to be the world's most meaningless statistic...

Talk about making shit up and wrapping it in pseudoscientific census data. WTF!? Are these people for real?

So I guess the result of their study shows that Islam is full of more deluded people than Roman Catholicism? Does anybody else read it this way?

34. Vote on freedom of expression marks the end of Universal Human Rights

Comment #152912 by Pattern Seeker on March 31, 2008 at 5:41 pm

I'm sure all of this is much more complicated than it looks, but the sad thing is, as an artist myself, freedom of expression is my livelihood. Without my ability to speak truth to power and use humor to expose lies, I have nothing.

I posted in the forum section on 'Faith and Religion' a public access program I just finished about religion. Go and watch and and tell me whether or not my 'freedom of expression' will place my life in peril. Some of it is quite deliberately provocative. I haven't received any threats yet, but it has only been up for a couple of days. I don't doubt the possibility.

Check it out here:

http://youtube.com/user/zackglickman

35. Christian Founders 3D Adventure Computer Game

Comment #152897 by Pattern Seeker on March 31, 2008 at 5:23 pm

Only an IDiot would purchase this game. Anyone who knows anything about American History will laugh at this game and the people who would buy it. I just find it sad that it this day and age people are so ignorant of their country's history. And that there are people who are willing to distort that history to further their own agenda. Pathetic.

36. In His Name We Pray, Ramen

Comment #151769 by Pattern Seeker on March 29, 2008 at 10:55 am

Read along to get a laugh and found they included something about the kid from Weaverville, NC. I remember this story when it first broke around here (I live in Western North Carolina) and how people were going ape-shit. Hilarious. The kid was pretty witty, if I remember correctly.

On a side note-

I produce (and pretty much everything else, as well) a public access television show here in Carolina. It seems to take up a lot of my spare time, but I find it challenging. Anyways-my latest effort is about RELIGION! It will hit the airwaves in a few days, but here's your chance to see it first.

http://youtube.com/user/zackglickman

It's a half-hour program split into 5 parts. Here is a quick blurb on what it's about.

A satirical look at some of our favorite educational and public domain films of yesteryear, 'Public Flogging' is a public access show now available for online consumption. An eclectic mash-up of comic book, pop-ups, animations, subliminals and FX, 'Public Flogging' is unlike anything you've ever seen...or been so offended by. You've been warned-Now, prepare to be ridiculed.

Let me know what you think.

Sorry for the thread diversion...

Regards,

Zack

37. Happy Birthday, Richard Dawkins!

Comment #150098 by Pattern Seeker on March 26, 2008 at 12:59 pm

Aries the Ram-

Prepared to be overwhelmed with e-mail messages congratulating you on your birth. Expect numerous salutations and best wishes accompanied with alcohol toasts. Enjoy your day and relax with family and friends. An old lover wishes to get reacquainted. Just go with the flow.

Best Regards,

Claire Voyant

38. Police: Girl Dies After Parents Pray for Healing Instead of Seeking Medical Help

Comment #149744 by Pattern Seeker on March 26, 2008 at 7:42 am

At least file charges for willful negligence. I'm sick and tired (of being sick and tired) of religious mumbo-jumbo always getting some sort of pass. This is child abuse all in the name of some imaginary being. Sometimes humans can make me so frickin' sick...

39. John Templeton: God's sugar daddy

Comment #148555 by Pattern Seeker on March 23, 2008 at 9:33 am

(drum roll)

And the winner of the 2008 Bunny H. Christ Prize goes to...

Professor Richard Dawkins!

For his unwavering, and unmitigated support of my non-existence. Thank you for always not believing in me. Your faithlessness should inspire us all. My Non-Self Blesses You.

'Happy Beaster'

40. The science of religion: Where angels no longer fear to tread

Comment #148543 by Pattern Seeker on March 23, 2008 at 9:20 am

Hey Everyone! I'm your host, Bunny H. Christ, and welcome to-

"LET'S PLAY DICTATOR!"

For those of of you playing along at home, it's time to explain the rules-

1. 'Introduce' the idea that a 'Dictator' actually exists and he loves you.

2. 'Prime' your mind by reading religious "horseshit"* phrases.

3. 'Pretend' that someones gives you some "mad money" to buy anything. Say ten dollars. About the same price as a gallon of gas.

4. Get someone to ask if you would like to share it. If you punch them in the face and say 'No', then- YOU WIN!

Is everyone ready to play?

Then- "LET'S PLAY DICTATOR!"

*scientific term


"Happy Beaster!"

41. The death-of-god debate

Comment #148499 by Pattern Seeker on March 23, 2008 at 8:09 am

Actually I ripped it off from the Pagans. Thanks.

Your Pal In Heaven,

Jesus Bunny

'Happy Beaster!'

42. It looks like Man crucified

Comment #148497 by Pattern Seeker on March 23, 2008 at 8:04 am

Yet again with this 'New Atheists' bullshit...No thanks.

Jesus Bunny says 'Happy Beaster!'

43. I suppose it's due ('Expelled' review)

Comment #147933 by Pattern Seeker on March 21, 2008 at 4:03 pm

Double Bass-

Actually, shouldn't it be called P.Z. Meyers Day Off...

Meyers... Meyers... Meyers...

44. The Secular Conscience

Comment #146961 by Pattern Seeker on March 19, 2008 at 3:25 pm

As an American, we need more voices like this to suppress the 'white noise' of fundies. Anything that promotes reason and critical thinking, as compared to blind allegiance, is a positive.

Now if we could just get Professor Dawkins to move here like Christopher HItchens did a few years ago...

Professor, are you listening-Or should I say reading this?

45. Sci-fi guru Clarke to have secular funeral

Comment #146949 by Pattern Seeker on March 19, 2008 at 3:16 pm

All I can say is-

A friend introduced me to Clarke's sci-fi writings about 15 years ago with 'Childhood's End.' Simply incredible. Haven't been the same since...

'2001: A Space Odyssey' is the greatest science fiction movie ever made. Period. All other sci-fi movies have either tried to top it or just plain imitate it (story, FX, etc.), but to no avail. Regardless, writers and filmmakers around the world have been paying homage to it since its arrival...

Finally-A quote from Sir Arthur, maybe not his most famous, but
definitely my favorite..."Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." Boo...

Hoo... I look forward to the day when I introduce my 3-year old son to your work. We'll miss you Sir Arthur!

46. Jesus saves

Comment #146551 by Pattern Seeker on March 19, 2008 at 7:28 am

Beelzebub clears the puck along the boards on the far side delivering a hard forecheck to the face of Moses...Lucifer has the puck and passes to Mammon on the left side, who quickly passes back to Lucifer...two minutes left for Abraham in the penalty box for a minor...Lucifer swings the puck to Mephisto, who just cleared the blue line, charging hard down the right wing after planting a vicious hit on the unsuspecting Virgin Mary... Mephisto sweeps the puck back across the middle to Lucifer leaving King David to go crashing hard into Jesus behind the nets...Whoa! Lucifer unleashes a one-timer from 15 feet...nothing is gonna touch that-Holy Crap-Jesus Saves! Jesus Saves!-I f#ckin' can't believe! He was just knocked down by David and lost his stick, somehow got to his feet, turned and blindly dove and made the most incredible glove save I have ever witnessed...Lucifer had a clean shot on goal, they had the powerplay...Hell, I thought this game was tied...Incredible-Jesus Saves-Hallelujah...

47. God's cure for gays lost in sin

Comment #146528 by Pattern Seeker on March 19, 2008 at 7:02 am

As stated in my previous posting on Mercy Ministries-

No Mercy for Mercy!

'Nuff said.

48. New Atheists Are Not Great

Comment #145264 by Pattern Seeker on March 17, 2008 at 12:34 pm

Snow is a former 'Faux News' anchor and White House press shill.
Anything, and I mean anything, that comes out of his mouth is pure propaganda. The man has no morals. Anymore time spent on this drivel, means less time for getting shit done.

49. They prayed to cast Satan from my body

Comment #145255 by Pattern Seeker on March 17, 2008 at 12:20 pm

Comment #145189 by ScareCrow
"Argh i get so upset by this kinda stuff i can't think straight!"

I totally agree.

Let's put it this way-
I don't have the best relations with the members of my family (partly because of my lack of belief), but I can say that if they did anything like this to any member of my family, the next day they would awaken to a burned down ministry.

People who take advantage of the sick and mentally ill should be granted "No Mercy!"

Pun Intended.

50. The Great Tantra Challenge

Comment #144602 by Pattern Seeker on March 16, 2008 at 12:01 pm

This reminds me of this bit I'd seen the other night from an Irish comedian by the name of Tommy Tiernan.

I'd never seen his comedy before, but his antics drew me in. I sat and watched for a few minutes when he started talking about Joel Osteen and his mega-church. He mentions the fact that Osteen looks nothing like a preacher from where he comes from, more like a businessman. He mentions that Osteen just preaches bullshit and always talks about how Jesus wants us to be happy, and on and on. Tiernan then says something about the fact that they have a name for people like Osteen in Ireland-

RETARDED

I about wet myself. Priceless.

This 'tantrik, voodoo, black magic' joker reminded me of that.
Sure, you may scare or influence the people in your immediate area or country, but go anywhere else and most people will think you're a frickin' retard.