1. Big Bang or Big Bounce?: New Theory on the Universe's Birth

Comment #262529 by dragonfirematrix on October 8, 2008 at 8:22 pm

I love the comment by 52. Comment #262011 by wndrwll84 on October 7, 2008 at 7:25 pm

"This is the way the world begins
This is the way the world begins
This is the way the world begins
Not with bang but a bounce."

Your comment also has a great relationship to "The Stand" by Stephen King. Recall the wimper.

2. Big Bang or Big Bounce?: New Theory on the Universe's Birth

Comment #262528 by dragonfirematrix on October 8, 2008 at 8:14 pm

Nothing new.

The universe has gone through an infinite number of Big Bangs (or Big Bounces). The universe will continue to go through infinite Big Bangs (or Big Bounces).

There can be no single beginning; there will be no single end. There is only forever.

I suggest to all science that THERE NEVER HAS EVER BEEN NOTHING AND THERE NEVER CAN BE NOTHING.

My opinion does not support god(s) or intelligent design (both of which are religious wishful thinking).

3. New Rules for Sarah Palin and Her Witchdoctor

Comment #260645 by dragonfirematrix on October 5, 2008 at 7:45 pm

All religions are cults. Some cults are just larger than others.

Wayne in Forest, VA.

4. New Rules for Sarah Palin and Her Witchdoctor

Comment #260640 by dragonfirematrix on October 5, 2008 at 7:36 pm

Outstanding documentary!

5. YouTube Reinstates Pat Condell

Comment #260630 by dragonfirematrix on October 5, 2008 at 7:14 pm

Pat,

A great job, as always.

I have one request. We need Pat's help in America to straighten-out the problem Christians. Pat, do a video for us.

Wayne in Forest, VA

6. Atheist group sues Bush over national prayer day

Comment #260176 by dragonfirematrix on October 4, 2008 at 8:10 pm

Prayer and other public displays of religioun should be banned.

It is okay if the religious want to excersise their religion in their own homes under strict privacy, but if the religious push their cults (large and small) upon society in public places, then the religious should be prosecuted.

7. Ministers to Defy I.R.S. by Endorsing Candidates

Comment #255506 by dragonfirematrix on September 27, 2008 at 8:54 pm

Regardless of the methods these religious fanatics employ, Christians are still trying to create governments like that the Islamic have implemented over their horribly oppressed people.

Is it something in the water? Is it something in the air? What is it with the religious that destroys their ability to reason and live peacefully with differences on planet Earth?

8. Pope: Religion has a place in politics

Comment #254527 by dragonfirematrix on September 25, 2008 at 8:27 pm

Mr. Pope,

Science is The Truth, The Light, and The Way. No man comes unto the truth except by proof.

and...

All religions are cults. Some cults are simply larger than others, but they are all still cults.

9. More atheists are sharing their views

Comment #254519 by dragonfirematrix on September 25, 2008 at 8:09 pm

Everything is about balance, well maybe balance.

The religious in America (for example) are looking for everyway they can shove their little black book of unachievable objectives down everyone's throat, and at the same time trying to shove their rotting cross up everyone's ass.

Everything is about balance, well maybe balance, well maybe counter-balancing.

I wonder if the fanatical religionist have even the slightest clue that every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Retaliation against the religious is on the way. It is only a matter of time.

10. Hadron Collider halted for months

Comment #251641 by dragonfirematrix on September 21, 2008 at 8:13 pm

Large complex projects occassionally have set-backs, but go on to successful completions.

I am more worried that some religious fanatic (my opinion) trying to sabotage it.

Science is The Truth, The Light, and The Way. No man comes unto the truth except by proof, and truth is exactly what The Large Hadron Collider is all about.

11. When Atheists Attack

Comment #251636 by dragonfirematrix on September 21, 2008 at 8:00 pm

I had already drawn my conclusion of Palin, a radicalized religionist with hopes of dragging humankind into her demonic Christian realm. Palin should be put in jail for atrocities against reason.

However, Sam says it (as always) so much better.

Sam Harris(a brilliant person) should be running for president.

From Wayne in Forest, VA.

12. Turkey bans biologist Richard Dawkins' website

Comment #250536 by dragonfirematrix on September 19, 2008 at 9:36 pm

AS POSTED BY: 266. Comment #250533 by MysticFox on September 19, 2008 at 9:13 pm

"It serves all you stupid atheists right. The Turkish people are beginning to understand their true priorities in life. For all of you to know that God is once again taking a major role in people's lives... It must make you guys feel so helpless! All's well that ends well. I applaud Turkey in taking this big step towards the censorship of immoral blasphemy. "

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Below is my two pennies worth
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Has anyone else noticed the incompetent, arrogant, incapable, violent, Neanderthal nature of the imaginary Abrahamic gods?

13. Turkey bans biologist Richard Dawkins' website

Comment #250532 by dragonfirematrix on September 19, 2008 at 9:13 pm

I am an American who believes the EU is trying to establish the right ideals for its member nations.

However...

It sounds to me like Turkey should be soundly and harshly rejected for membership to the EU democracy on the grounds of intense incompatiblity.

My opinion, but then its me.

Wayne, Forest, VA

14. It's Time for Science and Reason

Comment #250529 by dragonfirematrix on September 19, 2008 at 8:54 pm

This was a very well communicated video with a great deal of value in its thoughts.

However, As much as I wish the world would understand the truth, I am convinced the world (including the USA from which I am from) is not willing to accept the truth.

Bless science, bless reason.

Damn ignorance, damn religion.

15. YouTube Removes Viral Video on Palin's Churches For Inappropriate Content

Comment #249236 by dragonfirematrix on September 17, 2008 at 7:54 pm

If the radicalized religious GOP takes (again) the White House, the planet can expect an even greater meltdown than the financial debacles going on right now.

Christianity is as much of a problem as Islam.

16. Sharia courts operating in Britain

Comment #247684 by dragonfirematrix on September 14, 2008 at 7:23 pm

I feel for Britain.

Religion seeks to destroy another honorable ancient society.

17. Charles Darwin to receive apology from the Church of England for rejecting evolution

Comment #247675 by dragonfirematrix on September 14, 2008 at 7:10 pm

I posted the following in honor of Darwin some months back. I am not a poet, so please go easy on my style. I think now is a good time to post it again.


PLASM 23 FOR THE NON-RELIGIOUS
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Reason is my corner stone; I shall not yield.

Reason makes me learn to understand.

Reason leads me through the muck of religious waters.

Reason restores my mind.

Reason leads me down the path of honesty for reason's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the Abrahamic religions of death, I will fear no evil, for truth and reason art with me.

Reason, education, and free thought protect me.

Reason on the table before me will defeat my enemies.

Reason organizes my mind with clear thought; my humanity will forever blossom.

Surely, reason and science shall enhance me all the days of my life, and I will live peacefully without religion forever.

18. Our scientists must nail the creationists

Comment #247671 by dragonfirematrix on September 14, 2008 at 7:00 pm

I feel for Britain.

I am a good non-religious person. I go to work everyday (as you) and I do my job for my employer the best I can, but I really fear what the religious right is causing here in America.

Hitler was only one person.

I live in the Forest, VA area, which is very near one of the largest training grounds for religious fascists (Liberty University).

I am old enough to remember the fascists hatred that brewed in America in the 1950s, and the revolution that followed.

And now, the enemies of freedom are using their cults to once again to drag humanity backward in time. A lot blood will be shed.

"TEACH YOUR CHILDREN WELL"

19. 'Big Bang' experiment starts well

Comment #245448 by dragonfirematrix on September 10, 2008 at 7:47 pm

Let the collide being. Let us learn all we can.

Damn the torpedoes of those who promote fear and ignorance over reason and knowledge...

Now it is time to learn. Number One... "make it so."

20. McCain's VP Wants Creationism Taught in School

Comment #241115 by dragonfirematrix on September 1, 2008 at 8:00 pm

I want science, real science, forceably required in religious elementary, highschool, and college level classes, as well as the public schools.

Let us start by requiring the Baptists to do something novel like teach the real truth of our evolution to their brainwashed soldiers of idocity in their religious schools.

21. Imagine No Religion' signs to go up around town

Comment #241111 by dragonfirematrix on September 1, 2008 at 7:46 pm

I wish "Imagine no religion" signs were going up around the Lynchburg, VA area. Lynchburg could use some truth and reason.

22. The rebellion of the child-brides

Comment #230517 by dragonfirematrix on August 14, 2008 at 7:30 pm

...and from what I am reading here and elsewhere, there are those who say fundamentalism is on the rise. Oh, what hate and oppression shall be born again through religion...

All religions are cults. Some cults just recruit more members than others.

23. What's wrong with science as religion

Comment #223584 by dragonfirematrix on August 2, 2008 at 9:20 pm

Science is: The truth, the light, the way.

No human learns the truth except by proof.

Religion (and its junk science) is lies, fear, and hate. Real science (E.g. - evolutionary science) is truth.

The religious claim they represent the truth, but they need to answer the BIG QUESTION: Why do the religious hate the truth so much that they are willing to hate, oppress, and kill for their beliefs?

24. On TV: The Genius of Charles Darwin: Presented by Richard Dawkins

Comment #223580 by dragonfirematrix on August 2, 2008 at 8:57 pm

I applaud Dr. Dawkins for his efforts to spread the truth of our existence. However, as we all have too awfully learned, the religious use indoctrination to infect young minds with lies, fear, and hate about everything.

I guess Abrahamic parents are proud that they are pumping lies, fear, and hate into the minds of their children.

The cycle of lies, fear, and hate by the religious must be outlawed. The truth and reasoning of science must be taught. How do we accomplish such a monumental task? Can we accomplish spreading the truth and reasoning of science without having the religious executing a holocaust upon us?

25. Richard Dawkins interviewed about 'The Genius of Charles Darwin'

Comment #223215 by dragonfirematrix on August 1, 2008 at 7:54 pm

I live is Forest, VA, USA. I think the 44% of fundamentalists all live here.

I believe they want all children indoctrinated and recruited into the lies of their religion, rather than the truth of science.

America (hell, the world) is on the decline because of religion, but I am not worried by this. I know some nation will embrace the truth given us by Darwin and science, and that nation (E.g. - EU, China, someone.) will advance the rest of humanity while the believers in religious BS will be "left behind."

May the religious have to pay a horrible price for their ignorance.

26. To beat extremism we must dissolve religious groups

Comment #222727 by dragonfirematrix on July 31, 2008 at 7:45 pm

Maybe the reason humanity has so much trouble achieving peace with religion is that humanity gives religion credit for being a positive force in the world.

…All claimed led by peaceful and loving god(s). What a joke.

I guess we should all be grateful that each of the religions consider themselves peaceful, all the while they are engaged in some kind of hate, oppression, or war against somebody somewhere. I cannot imagine what we would do if religion openly classified itself violent.

All religions are cults. Some simply have so many recruits they consider themselves mainstream.

OUTLAW ALL RELIGION (CULTS).

27. Religions thrived to protect against disease

Comment #222158 by dragonfirematrix on July 30, 2008 at 8:08 pm

Say what they want...

I believe science...

Religion does not (and cannot) produce cures to decease. Only wisdom enhanced by real education, reason, the methodical analysis, and given results by science can cure deceases.

28. Faith is not the answer

Comment #221563 by dragonfirematrix on July 29, 2008 at 7:25 pm

Faith and religion are both part of the problem, not part of the solution.

I think all we need to do to prove the above, is to compare and document the contributions of religion to humanity over the last 100000 years to the contributions of science to humanity over the past 500 years.

Reason, logic, truth, and science can easily defeat religion.

29. A third of Muslim students back killings

Comment #220674 by dragonfirematrix on July 28, 2008 at 8:53 pm

In response to: Comment #220673 by Goldy on July 28, 2008 at 8:48 pm

You make a good point. Debate (and ideas) is a good thing. Thanks for your response.

30. A third of Muslim students back killings

Comment #220668 by dragonfirematrix on July 28, 2008 at 8:37 pm

In response to: 429. Comment #220656 by Goldy on July 28, 2008 at 8:00 pm

Very interesting article you forwarded me to, though I guess not surprising about Turkey. Turkey seems like a very troubled state, the trouble of which I guess is caused mostly by religion.

I hope my following meaning is clear. I am an American who respects the principles which (my understanding) the EU requires its member nations to achieve for membership. Planet Earth needs the leadership of the next (and greater) democracy.

However...

My opinion is that religion (like always) will try to block the achievements of great things. I hope religion will fail in Turkey.

31. A third of Muslim students back killings

Comment #220654 by dragonfirematrix on July 28, 2008 at 7:51 pm

I appreciate the responses to my "44. Comment #219927 by dragonfirematrix on July 27, 2008 at 7:42 pm" post.

The comments were:

46. Comment #219931 by thewhitepearl on July 27, 2008 at 7:58 pm

and

49. Comment #219944 by chuckgoecke on July 27, 2008 at 8:24 pm

MY RESPONSE TO THE COMMENTS

My post is a tongue twister, and it might be confusing to read, but it does meet reality head-on. I believe religion is a serious problem for humanity, and I belive religion will cause untold suffering and despair if governments do not putdown the problems that religion creates.

If we play the religion game, the religious have had a couple thousands years to get their damn act together and make peace with humanity. However, they have failed miserably on both counts. We simply need to do something about them.

How do we put a stop to (and police) the ravages of religion?

32. A third of Muslim students back killings

Comment #219927 by dragonfirematrix on July 27, 2008 at 7:42 pm

Tolerance of others is really a great achievement and positive way of life, but tolerating the intolerant is pure stupidity that results in the death and destruction of the tolerant.

It is okay to extend tolerance to others. However, no tolerance should be granted to religion for promoting hatred for differences.

If we continue to tolerate the intolerant, the intolerant will ultimately initiate a great war against the rest of us.

33. Texas Fiction Science

Comment #219371 by dragonfirematrix on July 26, 2008 at 9:14 pm

Quoting the article: "First weakness: the fossil record. "There are gaps," said McLeroy, that do not include enough transitional forms of life to support evolution. Second, McLeroy says there has simply not been enough time on Earth for the minute changes required by evolution to have taken place. Thirdly, McLeroy says the incredible complexity of cells proves divine design. Information contained in the genetic code is just too mind-blowing to have come from anywhere but an intelligent creator. "Where did this information come from?" McLeroy mused. McLeroy would like to see these assertions and more taught in Texas biology classrooms."

MY COMMENT

The fanatic Abrahamic cults that are destroying the truth of human existance are alive and well in Texas.

We need not worry about terroism from foreign Abramic idiots destroying America. We have plenty of the Abrahamic idiots here in America who are working overtime to destroy America.

34. Historian predicts the end of 'science superpowers'

Comment #218002 by dragonfirematrix on July 24, 2008 at 8:50 pm

JUST MY OPINION

I do not see the diminishing role of science in America to be to far fetch. I see the evolution of new things as very specialized in the beginning paying a very few highly trained (at the time) specialists to support and maintain the new things (inventions). Communications, cars, computers, and nuclear technology were all new and highly specialized sciences supported by highly paid personnel in the early years of those inventions.

As the new inventions evolve and spread throughout society (example: computers), the dissemination of that knowledge spreads to hobbyists, non-specialists, etc. The need for the specialists declines as the average person acquires the knowledge. A non-specialist can fix other peoples computers in their garage.


WHERE AM I HEADING WITH THIS

The offset to the decline of a country in its lead in science (and other technical endeavors) is an open and progressively minded society with strong forward-looking visions supported by the foundations in real science.


NOW CONSIDER THIS

America, over the past years directed by conservatives, many of which embrace cult idiocies like Creationism and Intelligent Design brainwashing children in schools with the backward thinking of religion (cults). These backward brains continue to holdback progress today.


AMERICA IS DECLINING

America is declining because it has turned its back on real science in favor of its belief in cults (religion).


WHAT SHOULD BE DONE

People should cast their support and donations to nations that support the advancement of real science even if that nation is not their own.

Humanity can override religion, if it chooses to do so.

SCIENCE IS the truth, the light, and the way.

Well, the above is just my opinion.

35. Islam subway ads cause stir in New York

Comment #216179 by dragonfirematrix on July 22, 2008 at 8:06 pm

When does the water-boarding, torture, burning, dunking stool, and beheading punishment of non-believers begin?

36. Nine face stoning death in Iran

Comment #214703 by dragonfirematrix on July 20, 2008 at 7:48 pm

I am glad to see that the hate in Islam continues to demonstate such love, peace, understanding, tolerance, and reason towards their humankind.

OF COURSE, I AM MOCKING RELIGION.

It is not just the Islamic presenting humantiy with a problem. Religion is spreading like a virus.

WE NEED A CURE.

37. Texas State Board of Education approves Bible course for high schools

Comment #214699 by dragonfirematrix on July 20, 2008 at 7:33 pm

"55. Comment #213723 by Radesq on July 18, 2008 at 8:22 pm

dragonfirematrix: Why are there no atheist private schools and so many Catholic and other religious schools? I wonder. "

Radesq,

You make a good point that I have believed for a very long time, which is...

...non-believers (ateists, secularists, etc.) should start more schools in response to the religious push to indoctrinate children.

I am convinced that it is the non-believers who are advancing humanity, so why not push the success of the brand.

38. Texas State Board of Education approves Bible course for high schools

Comment #214180 by dragonfirematrix on July 19, 2008 at 8:22 pm

... Goodmorning world...

In todays news, America continues its decline by sliding further into religious fanatisms by approving government promoted teaching of cults in schools in Texas, USA.

COMMENTARY

I say all religions are cults, however, some cults are just larger than others, but they are still cults.

I wonder if the teachings of the approved cults in Texas will terrorize the chidren that if they do not believe, they will burn in hell.

I THOUGHT TERRORISM WAS ILLEGAL.

I guess if terrorism is offered as an elective by Christians, it is okay.

39. Texas State Board of Education approves Bible course for high schools

Comment #213701 by dragonfirematrix on July 18, 2008 at 7:36 pm

It is time to PUSH Atheism in all schools.

Maybe Liberty University could do something novel like teaching the obvious reason, logic, and truth of Atheism to their brain-washed students.

It is time to push Atheism.

40. Richard Dawkins slaps creationists into the primordial soup

Comment #213697 by dragonfirematrix on July 18, 2008 at 7:28 pm

To Dr. Dawkins, bravo! Live long and prosper.

41. Man Sues Church Over 'God Injury'

Comment #210030 by dragonfirematrix on July 13, 2008 at 7:21 pm

This is great! Quoted below:

"The Sevier County man said he was asking God to have "a real experience" while praying at church."

I guess the best his god could do was to hurt him. He should also sue the church and his god for fraud, which brings me to a question I have long had.

How do priests, preachers, ministers, churches (for example) get around the laws against false advertising and fraud anyway? How many billions of dollars are stolen from believers using false promises?

42. When too much Rapture is barely enough

Comment #209623 by dragonfirematrix on July 12, 2008 at 8:52 pm

I just listened to a few more of Sam Harris' analysis.

Sam is outstanding. I hope he has the power to turn America from a country that is promoting hatred through religion to a country promoting humanity through reason.

Unfortunately, I believe religion is so out to destroy life on Earth, there is nothing (short of eliminating religionists) a reasoning and thinking group of people can do to stop the religious from ending the Earth.

WHY DO THE RELIGIOUS HARBOR SO MUCH HATE FOR THE EXISTANCE OF A FREE AND PEACEFUL HUMANITY?

43. Religious bigotry upheld in court

Comment #208292 by dragonfirematrix on July 10, 2008 at 8:02 pm

Goldy,

Thank you for that correction. We are having many of the same kind of problems (and idiots) in America, and I get so hot when I hear the religious go ballistic over nothing. I lost sight of the geography for the moment :)

44. IT'S A GODDAMNED CRACKER!

Comment #208283 by dragonfirematrix on July 10, 2008 at 7:50 pm

The first paragraph, quoted below, says it all very accurately:

"There are days when it is agony to read the news, because people are so goddamned stupid. Petty and stupid. Hateful and stupid. Just plain stupid. And nothing makes them stupider than religion."

If I may add, the religious are getting even stupider and hateful by the minute. Oh, one other thing: The religious are drinking to much MD 20/20 with their crackers.

45. Religious bigotry upheld in court

Comment #208273 by dragonfirematrix on July 10, 2008 at 7:33 pm

The part of the article that caught my eye immediately is:

"It is a victory for religious liberty, not just for myself but for others in a similar position to mine. "

Miss Ladele, Have you considered the possibility that persons who do not share your religious fanaticism still deserve at least as much consideration, respect, and liberty as you claim victorious for your kind. Your very actions, and the actions of the court in your favor, show exactly the true lack of respect the religious have for liberty.

This is America, Ms Ladele. You know, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness...AND THAT MEANS FOR ALL.

46. New legal threat to school science in the US

Comment #207447 by dragonfirematrix on July 9, 2008 at 8:39 pm

The remedy to religionists pushing the indoctrination of creationism and intelligent design is simple...

...the non-religious and non-fanatical parents can home school their children in real sciences, or those same parents can enroll their children in schools teaching valid (non-religious) subject matter.

There is no requirement of any parent to send their children to religious propaganda schools to be brainwashed by the terrorists of the different American sects/cults.

Religion is terrorism.

47. Christians challenge teaching of evolution

Comment #204393 by dragonfirematrix on July 4, 2008 at 10:36 pm

The science of the religious is nothing but hocus pocus, and hocus-pocus is fraud.

Conservatives (Christian zealots) support hocus-pocus over truth.

WHY DO FREEDOM LOVING PEOPLE TOLERATE THE RELIGIOUS?

48. Group Asks for Divine Intervention to Ease Oil Prices

Comment #204385 by dragonfirematrix on July 4, 2008 at 10:21 pm

Divine intervention will not work for oil prices just like divine intervention did not work for the victimized polio victims (children)...

DEVINE INTERVENTION WILL NOT WORK BECAUSE THERE IS NO ONE DIVINE TO INTERVENE.

49. Dawkins on Darwin

Comment #204381 by dragonfirematrix on July 4, 2008 at 10:07 pm

Richard - please return to Lynchburg and Forest, VA. The Central Virginia area needs your intelligence and consciousness raising. Students here need to hear and learn the truth of of our existance.

50. New Zealand man sells his soul to 'Hell'

Comment #203854 by dragonfirematrix on July 3, 2008 at 8:44 pm

I know this is all in good fun, but...and...

However, there are, of course, no gods or devils :)

Therefore, claiming the belief of imaginary beings involed in the selling of a soul (which also does not exist) is fraud, right? I thought fraud was illegal.