1. Dawkins Delusion (3rd article, Same Stupid Title)

Comment #306946 by thewhitepearl on December 26, 2008 at 7:06 pm

I have read the Bible. I know atheists like you

Stop it you oaf!! The only thing Atheists have in common is that they all share a lack of belief in gods and the supernatural. We don't adhere to a dogma or particular set of beliefs, like "you Christians", so stop generalising!!!

God, however, did His work with reasons, whenever he destroyed a city or people, it's because they disobeyed him

I'm going to ignore the obvious here and just ask you what it is that the babies who(supposedly) had their heads smashed on rocks until they were dead, did to piss off god?

Yeah that line of bullshit isn't going to fly around here.

And when you point all the falleness in christianity, don't forget to point out all that have been done in atheism, your strongest leaders, hitler, stalin, Pol pot and mao

OUR leaders? Really? No. And you're confusing correlation and causation. (Logical fallacy)

the same with your own religion that you bowed down to, atheism.

Get a fucking dictionary and look up the meaning of religion and then atheism and then write an essay on the topic of why what you just said earns you a 100 donkey punches.

My guess is they forget what faith is, faith is trusting that something is true

No. Once again get a dictionary. Faith in the context that you are using it in, means belief that is not based on proof.

it's like when you sit in chair, you TRUST that chair that it will not befall you

Actually, based on previous experience, I KNOW that the chair will not fail me. Unless of course someone has screwed around with the chair or the chair is unstable. But that's not hard to look at and determine.

because no one has given any convincing scienfic, mathematic or philosophycal evidence against God,

No but convincing evidence that everything every religion has always claimed god has done, has indeed not done or been responsible for, ergo-no need for a god.

14 BYA a NOTHING exploded into a SOMETHING, and as a result we have life today!! (thi is why im not atheists or evolutinist, for this big band stupidity) Sounds like a miracle to me.

Bullshit, bullshit and bullshit. You might actually want to think about picking up a book and studying before you start talking out of your ass.

You have to be like what 12? On second thought, you have to be under the age of 18 and just talking out of your ass from arguments that you've heard someone else make. Obviously not understanding what the hell you are talking about.

Be gone!

2. What do atheists do at Christmas?

Comment #306942 by thewhitepearl on December 26, 2008 at 6:36 pm

My daughter bought me a t-shirt for xmas that says "Shroedinger's cat is dead" on front, "Shroedinger's cat is not dead" on the back. We had a discussion about his cat awhile back...so it was a thoughtful gift.

Aww that's cute. I peeked into one of the gifts my Mom bought me, even though I'm supposed to wait until tomorrow, but it was a shirt that says "From Vodka With Love".

3. What do atheists do at Christmas?

Comment #306826 by thewhitepearl on December 26, 2008 at 12:25 pm

Dhamma,

I don't know if I can listen to them much more then one minute or so, it's pretty horrible. Or if it's in the scenario that I presented: it would get me in the mood to kick minotaur ass.

Tiki,

Why do I have to be the scapegoat?? :O Why single me out? Oh well...I'll remember your advice... I'm sure it'll be when it's too late, however.

EDIT

Mordy,

HA HA!! That's hilarious. You get a lot of good use out of that sweatshirt huh?

4. What do atheists do at Christmas?

Comment #306814 by thewhitepearl on December 26, 2008 at 11:38 am

Dhamma,

It sounds like background music to a video game. Like a cross between GOW and Oblivion. Like I'm walking through the halls of hell warding and fighting off imps, trolls, zombies, and yes..ogres.

This is exactly the kind of song that would be playing leading up to a final battle scene, before you cross to the next level.

5. What do atheists do at Christmas?

Comment #306809 by thewhitepearl on December 26, 2008 at 11:26 am

Tez,

Cieling Cat Rules Teh World With Iron Paw.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rph6o9y0-RI

6. What do atheists do at Christmas?

Comment #306805 by thewhitepearl on December 26, 2008 at 11:15 am

Dhamma,

Of course, you know me. My Christmas was wonderful. Just waiting on my Mom to get back into town so we can open up gifts.

Ha ha! I think I remember saying something like that you're right. I'll have a re-listen and see if I can remember exactly what I said.

7. What do atheists do at Christmas?

Comment #306801 by thewhitepearl on December 26, 2008 at 11:00 am

Mordy,

Yeah for Christmas this year Friends Hospital allowed their patients access to the internet and obviously all ended up here.

Nothing much going on right now, trying to rid myself of a massive hangover. And you?


Dhamma,

Ahh I'm sorry you had a horrible christmas! Cheer up, go have a pint.

8. What do atheists do at Christmas?

Comment #306780 by thewhitepearl on December 26, 2008 at 10:18 am

Mordy,

AHA! Gotcha ya little sneak! [waves]

9. What do atheists do at Christmas?

Comment #306656 by thewhitepearl on December 25, 2008 at 9:16 pm

OTB,

I think you will find, after the break and there are more of the regulars on the site, that we would ALL love to teach you. Just remember the little bit I said about making sure you present yourself as someone who is generally interested in learning, as we get a lot of trolls on this site. G'Night and see you around.

10. What do atheists do at Christmas?

Comment #306655 by thewhitepearl on December 25, 2008 at 9:13 pm

MelM,

I have some Newton Christmas cards as well. I also had some sent to me this year. In fact one of them had a great message that I edited and stuck on my Facebook status today. I got booed for it but no bother Newton should be much more celebrated today then Christ.

11. What do atheists do at Christmas?

Comment #306652 by thewhitepearl on December 25, 2008 at 9:04 pm

OTB,

And which area's of science are you lacking in? Or wish to know more about? When people are honestly interested in science, it excites me to a level you can't possibly understand.

And I have no idea.

12. What do atheists do at Christmas?

Comment #306648 by thewhitepearl on December 25, 2008 at 8:58 pm

A miracle?? :0


Just what are you getting at?

13. What do atheists do at Christmas?

Comment #306646 by thewhitepearl on December 25, 2008 at 8:55 pm

OTB,

Are you referring to mine-that has disappeared?

J.Mills,

Ahh yes it did!!! ??

14. What do atheists do at Christmas?

Comment #306632 by thewhitepearl on December 25, 2008 at 8:19 pm

Ehh I'm probably the worst person for that job.

15. What do atheists do at Christmas?

Comment #306630 by thewhitepearl on December 25, 2008 at 8:14 pm

j.mills,

Funny, I remember clearly stating in my first post that I had not read the earlier posts.

16. What do atheists do at Christmas?

Comment #306626 by thewhitepearl on December 25, 2008 at 8:04 pm

I'm sorry what is your question again? I thought I made myself clear. Apparently not.

And it would be wise to learn the difference between "theory" and "hypothesis". "Hypothesis" from "guess".

I mean that is if you want to earn any sort of respect as a poster with any intelligence around here.

17. What do atheists do at Christmas?

Comment #306624 by thewhitepearl on December 25, 2008 at 7:58 pm

Decius,

Onthewooters, indeed. It's ok I think I can handle it. Tonight I am D&P. ;)

18. Dawkins Delusion (3rd article, Same Stupid Title)

Comment #306623 by thewhitepearl on December 25, 2008 at 7:56 pm

From reading your rude atheistic comments, I take it you're from the UK.

HA! I didn't even see that gem. Thanks for pointing it out Phasmagias.

Funny because the rudest commentors on this site tend to be from America. Al-Rawandi, Diacanu, myself..

19. What do atheists do at Christmas?

Comment #306620 by thewhitepearl on December 25, 2008 at 7:49 pm

I'm with you Decius

WTF?

Vague and O.T?

Help someone was what I said vague and old testament?

And OTB what the hell are you talking about "unscientific theory".

Please tell me I'm not about to get into it with another hebitudinous dunderhead?

20. Dawkins Delusion (3rd article, Same Stupid Title)

Comment #306616 by thewhitepearl on December 25, 2008 at 7:31 pm

SKB,

If someone sat here and wrote out a complete equation to how the universe began, based on skimming over your previous posts..I doubt you would "get it".

But here I will refer you to this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wg1fs6vp9Ok&feature=PlayList&p=DB23537556D7AADB&index=0&playnext=1

A History of the Universe- Made Easy.

21. What do atheists do at Christmas?

Comment #306614 by thewhitepearl on December 25, 2008 at 7:21 pm

OTB,

I don't need to add more detail as I'm not implying anything.

Is there something that you wish to ask me?

edit

And P.S. Since I'm not familar with you, I think it best that you word things a bit better towards me instead of commanding me to do something. Just a heads up.

22. What do atheists do at Christmas?

Comment #306612 by thewhitepearl on December 25, 2008 at 7:14 pm

When we don't have definitive answers we believe in something. When we do have definitive answers, then we accept.

I haven't gone through and read the rest of the comments prior to this, but I am going to have to call bullshit on that. It's simply not true. When I come across something that doesn't have a complete theory attached to it-I live it at that. I do not add to it, or take away-I just wait.

EDIT

BTW Mordy it's been quite a while. I thought about you the other day. Miss you around. I hope you and your family are having a lovely day together, and your back hasn't been giving you too many problems lately.

23. Richard Dawkins explains his 'Scarlet A' lapel pin - The Out Campaign

Comment #305166 by thewhitepearl on December 22, 2008 at 6:41 pm

Matt,

I had a Darwin fish on the back of my vehicle and eventually someone ripped it off. And by eventually I mean two weeks. I also noticed an increase in road rage towards me. Of course that could have all been in my head.

Any way, I enjoyed the clip, thanks for posting it Josh.

24. Saudi court tells girl aged EIGHT she cannot divorce husband who is 50 years her senior

Comment #304980 by thewhitepearl on December 22, 2008 at 2:10 pm

They said that the father had set a verbal condition by which the marriage is not consummated for another 10 years, when the girl turns 18.

Oh well at least she gets to wait until she is 18 to pet the one-eyed snake. How very moral and thoughtful of them.

To paraphrase: when a man wants to find someone to blame, his finger always finds a woman to point at.

Ummm...Uhhh..What? W-W-What is that? Eh, to paraphrase...No. No, no that's not right.

... PEAK OIL?

Al, you dunderhead! What are you thinking? I know we haven't seen Teratornis around in quite a while but that is no reason to conjur him up. Lets not even chance it.

25. Most 'do not believe in nativity'

Comment #304704 by thewhitepearl on December 21, 2008 at 8:32 pm

Ahh I wasn't really going to comment that much tonight, just wanted to skim through and catch up on everyone but I had to say something about Brian's new avatar.

Great editing skills Brian and now I have to go wipe what I was drinking off the furniture, floor, and laptop. :)

What's the temperature over there?

I imagine it's hellish.

Oh and Welcome Aboard to the newbie.

26. Religious Ed. rebellion

Comment #304701 by thewhitepearl on December 21, 2008 at 8:22 pm

Ms. Gagne said her son remains determined despite the suspension. "He told me, 'Mom, I am still standing, and I'm going to keep standing and fight this to the end.' We're prepared to go right to expulsion."

The "it's cool to be a martyr/victim/rebel in the name of the lord" attitude. Guess they think they get extra brownie points.

27. Earth Not Center Of The Universe, Surrounded By 'Dark Energy': Cosmologists Report

Comment #303879 by thewhitepearl on December 19, 2008 at 2:55 pm

Whoa yes physicists in action! Cha-ching!

28. Hitchens Debates Rabbi Wolpe on God

Comment #303873 by thewhitepearl on December 19, 2008 at 2:50 pm

In your recent avatar you look a bit peeved-off.

I think he's just bladdered.

29. Hitchens Debates Rabbi Wolpe on God

Comment #303839 by thewhitepearl on December 19, 2008 at 1:47 pm

I had an idea on who it might be, but further investigation proves that might be unlikely.

EDIT

Titania-

Ha! Nice one.

30. Hitchens Debates Rabbi Wolpe on God

Comment #303828 by thewhitepearl on December 19, 2008 at 1:33 pm

Do you really think it is safe to leave the system in my incapable hands?

Yeah, I mean look at the struggle it took to get me in. ;)

31. Hitchens Debates Rabbi Wolpe on God

Comment #303825 by thewhitepearl on December 19, 2008 at 1:31 pm

Decius,

Oh that is weird. Well I guess the system is solving our first issue on it's own.

:) Just kidding, just kidding.

32. Hitchens Debates Rabbi Wolpe on God

Comment #303822 by thewhitepearl on December 19, 2008 at 1:20 pm

We are having technical problems, it appears. It would help to know what's going on with the missing members

It shows Steve's email address on the members page. And when he joined. Are you sure the problem in the system isn't the user? :)

33. Hitchens Debates Rabbi Wolpe on God

Comment #303819 by thewhitepearl on December 19, 2008 at 1:17 pm

Please..give peace a chance.

Surely you aren't talking about Steve? Steve Zara.

Did you drop out of the cuckoo tree and hit every senile branch on the way down before slamming your head into a very sharp rock?

34. Evan Solomon Interviews Richard Dawkins

Comment #303815 by thewhitepearl on December 19, 2008 at 1:07 pm

It was me. Some of you are just a waste of space. :)

Kidding, fyi, except some of you really are a waste of space.

*cough* DG

Errr, just to clarify my last comment here (yesterday)
One thesaurus, two thesauri.

Still doesn't make sense. "Have you been hitting the thesauri again" (Or something like that).

35. Many Americans Say Other Faiths Can Lead to Eternal Life

Comment #303781 by thewhitepearl on December 19, 2008 at 11:41 am

Dunderheads, all of them.

36. How to stop creationism gaining a hold in Islam

Comment #303766 by thewhitepearl on December 19, 2008 at 11:10 am

aquilacane: Sorry for the A-hole. (I was drunk.)

Drinking and posting is not a good idea. (Just ask Dhamma)

Unless it is the summer, and a Friday night, and is an old thread resurrected by the topic of music, beer, and general all around B.S.

37. 'Tis the Season To Be Incredulous

Comment #303533 by thewhitepearl on December 18, 2008 at 8:25 pm

I breezed through this thread quickly to get a gist of the conversation tonight and I am noticing the words "bottle" and "gin" thrown around a bit.

Are we drinking tonight?

38. Hitchens Debates Rabbi Wolpe on God

Comment #303140 by thewhitepearl on December 18, 2008 at 7:36 am

Laurie and Philip,

As with everyone else you both have my deepest sympathies.

They need a variety of anthropomorphic constructions to "blame" for their woes; we can simply accept those woes as part and parcel of our evolved condition. There's the difference: we are far, far stronger people than they.

I really enjoyed that entire paragraph Laurie. Thought it was worth the highlight.

an electron knows shit about the laws of nature.

Another gem!

39. Evan Solomon Interviews Richard Dawkins

Comment #302869 by thewhitepearl on December 17, 2008 at 7:40 pm

Brian,

You ended with a bang. The law of thermodynamics. excellent

40. Evan Solomon Interviews Richard Dawkins

Comment #302865 by thewhitepearl on December 17, 2008 at 7:35 pm

It was funny. That was a nutty example.

These are hilarious.

41. Evan Solomon Interviews Richard Dawkins

Comment #302861 by thewhitepearl on December 17, 2008 at 7:30 pm

You can't explain consciousness. What does the color red feel like to a color-blind bat that has 4 legs and evolved from pond-slime? You can't answer that, therefore evolution is evil and God exists

Ha ha wtf?

42. Evan Solomon Interviews Richard Dawkins

Comment #302859 by thewhitepearl on December 17, 2008 at 7:27 pm

whoo hoo false dichotomy and appeal to ignorance! this is fun!

43. Evan Solomon Interviews Richard Dawkins

Comment #302852 by thewhitepearl on December 17, 2008 at 7:20 pm

Alas! You did, I didn't even see the first cause one. Why do you hate baby jesus HA! Nice touch.

44. Evan Solomon Interviews Richard Dawkins

Comment #302848 by thewhitepearl on December 17, 2008 at 7:16 pm

Hmm lets see we have begging the question, argument from adverse consequences, and special pleading so far.

Come on Brian you can do better then that!

45. Evan Solomon Interviews Richard Dawkins

Comment #302830 by thewhitepearl on December 17, 2008 at 6:58 pm

Hope that Mini is dealing with the black ice on CT roadways

Mini's are tough. They can hang.

46. Evan Solomon Interviews Richard Dawkins

Comment #302822 by thewhitepearl on December 17, 2008 at 6:48 pm

Caudi,

Nah doesn't sound as great as when you use it in any other context then calling someone a name. I feel like it takes away from the power of the word.

47. Evan Solomon Interviews Richard Dawkins

Comment #302817 by thewhitepearl on December 17, 2008 at 6:41 pm

Caudi,

Hmm nope I don't think that's it. Great word though, wish I could use it more.

EDIT

Frankus,

Strangely enough:

No results found for thesauri :
Did you mean thesaurus?

(thesaurus.com)

48. Evan Solomon Interviews Richard Dawkins

Comment #302812 by thewhitepearl on December 17, 2008 at 6:33 pm

Goldy,

Nay. I've heard "hebetudinous" used before (can't remember by who) and I remember that I really liked it so I stored it away. Upon watching this video, it was one of the words that sprang to mind. Oaf naturally followed after it.

49. Evan Solomon Interviews Richard Dawkins

Comment #302805 by thewhitepearl on December 17, 2008 at 6:15 pm

Oh Evan you hebetudinous oaf! You aren't as clever as you think you are.

50. The Latest Face of Creationism in the Classroom

Comment #302665 by thewhitepearl on December 17, 2008 at 2:11 pm

And brew girly grandma beers.