551. Add another flea to the list...

Comment #133402 by Philip1978 on February 26, 2008 at 6:55 am

I rest my case, conversations about Tea inspire humour and happiness!

:)

Philip

552. Add another flea to the list...

Comment #133388 by Philip1978 on February 26, 2008 at 6:41 am

I would advocate the conversation veer in the direction of Tea, you can't possibly go wrong with that...or am I simply obsessed by the stuff? :)


Philip

553. The Salamander's Tale

Comment #133385 by Philip1978 on February 26, 2008 at 6:38 am

Irate
The fact that you rescued your wife, gave her hope, a better life and created Irate Junior with her invites respect rather than amusement - I would also advocate the issuing of medals and cups of tea for your amazing efforts but that's my humble opinion! :)

Wooter,
Your Parable of the Liar was lost on me, I didn't understand a word of it - could you possibly explain that one a bit better?

Nobody here is lying to you, they are more frustrated with your lack of desire to discover new and better horizons that are blocked by the blinkers of your religion.

Philip

554. Add another flea to the list...

Comment #133366 by Philip1978 on February 26, 2008 at 6:10 am

Anna

I would not advise vomiting upon Dinesh's book, that would be a waste of perfectly good vomit! :)

Philip

555. Evidence can't shake your faith if your faith excludes it as evidence

Comment #133309 by Philip1978 on February 26, 2008 at 3:51 am

Vaal

I would imagine it would look like this:

And Lo Abraham was looking for the fire to barbecue his one and only son,

He prayed to God, asking for Fire to descend from the heavens

God, smiled, for he liked the smell of burning flesh, so he sent his GR9 Series BAE Harrier II to hover above the altar. It was a good Harrier and Abraham praised God for this.

:)

Think about it, we have already seen talking donkeys and snakes etc are all completely fine with the bible characters, what's an Vertical/Short Take-Off and Landing Aircraft going to do to them?

It was sent by God so it MUST be fine!

Philip

556. Church is paying a high price for its celibacy rule

Comment #133238 by Philip1978 on February 26, 2008 at 12:47 am

Cartomancer,

I have a question sir, when the Papacy moved to Avignon in 1309 do you know if that had any effect on the rules and regulations at all? I would have guessed that Philip IV, after getting Bernard De Goth (What a brilliant name!) aka Pope Clement V under his control that things would have changed quite drastically. Since the Pope was effectively answering to a King instead of God directly I was wondering if things changed a lot in terms of doctrine?

Philip

557. Fleabytes

Comment #132816 by Philip1978 on February 25, 2008 at 8:26 am

Mark Taunton was fun to chat to, I enjoyed that tons, good man. Yes it was a bit McGrathish but I still was impressed by his bible and historical knowledge.

Quetz is dead right, I have always though that about David, he is a Reverend, he spends most of his time talking to his "flock" as it were. I also imagine he is well known in the community and from previous posts he has said he offers out advice to those who come to him for it. Somebody disagreeing with him, especially quite strongly as he has found on here and in books like TGD must be quite grating.

Fundamentalist Atheist indeed! MWHAHAHAHAHA etc I think SWRB did very well on this (I REALLY dont believe in God!!) But I still also think that David honestly assumes that since Atheists have no God, we have no guidance from an invisible figment of his imagination, we are all hell bound and more susceptible to want to do bad things. He only knows one way, unable to even dare to break out and find new shores.


Steve said
"There is only one question, but marks may be deducted for bad grammar, spelling and punctuation."

Damn, I am an English and History graduate, that's me screwed :)


Peacebeuponme

NO, that would be Quetz doing the willing around here! hehehe :)

Philip

558. Fleabytes

Comment #132669 by Philip1978 on February 25, 2008 at 5:30 am

I just love it when David calls us all Fundamentalist Atheists, tells me he has learned nothing and he hasn't got a proper argument to hurl at us. You keep at it David if it makes you feel better/more miserable! :)

Philip

559. Richard Dawkins on five of his favorite books

Comment #132643 by Philip1978 on February 25, 2008 at 4:26 am

Here be mine, well, the books that made a massive impact on my life:

Douglas Adams - Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Douglas Adams - Long Dark Tea Time of the Soul

J R R Tolkien - The Lord of the Rings -I have a massive book so I count it as one :)

Terry Pratchett - The Last Hero

Richard Dawkins - The God Delusion


Douglas Adams has always been a part of my life, got his books very early on and loved them. The Lord of the Rings was the first proper Epic book I ever read. My first intro to Terry Pratchett made me laugh so much, he had to be included, very clever book and writer. The God Delusion was a great inspirational book for me, it made me want to learn about religion and science more - I think its had a good impact on me :)

I have loads of other stuff like Shakespeare and Keats but I dont think I could class them as novels!

Philip

560. Fleabytes

Comment #132585 by Philip1978 on February 25, 2008 at 2:20 am

Bonzai

Excellent post, I like it tons, all I would say is from my experiences of refuting religion I think its important to have such a wide scope of subjects to show how religion is not the "Truth" that it claims to be.

History, Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Common Sense are just a few of the approaches you could use to refute any claims that religions make, I think its a great thing to be able to a) argue in favour of your chosen field b) be enthusiastic about learning from others - I have learned magnificent things from everybody on this site and I still am.

Krisking

I admire your interest in the God delusion, keep going and telling us what you think when you get to the end. What I would suggest is that you understand that Professor Dawkins, in my opinion, was hoping his book would raise conciousness about eradicating the ideas and truths of religion. Religions claim to have a knowledge and truth about a lot of things which cannot be verified asides from invoking a deity or the bible as proof. My impression of what Professor Dawkins is doing is providing a less complicated and more explainable solution. I do hope you enjoy the book, I found it fascinating.

RickM

Cheers sir, will collect those when I have time, they sound like fun.

Right, more tea!

Philip

561. Fleabytes

Comment #132039 by Philip1978 on February 24, 2008 at 1:38 am

Billy, you did ask for Tea to be sent to Almighty Quetz, so you ask of me in His name, so it shall be done!

I also give one unto Diacanu, I liked your posts to David so much, you deserve a good cuppa sir!

Rick M
I have had magnificent discussions with David about history, there is real history and David's muddy and clouded version of it. Imagine if you will a man that thinks God loves and hates him and then imagine what his view of history might be and there you have it. I kept pressing him about the Council on Nicaea, in 325, when a bunch of human men VOTED on what goes in the bible, holy days and the nice big one about Jesus either being divine or a carpenter's son. (This all being done to further Emperor Constantine's power and influence in the Wroman, no Roman, STWIKE HIM (sorry, I can't help it!) Empire. I pointed out to our hero reverend that things like this show humans direct religion, not Gods - David never managed to answer my questions on this and shed loads of other history questions like the existence of Jesus, the Bible being a collection of metaphors from Near Eastern religions etc etc

Diacanu has got this totally right, you can pester David all you want but the fingers always manage to find their way into his ears at some point and the chanting issues forthwith.

My advice to you is don't bother with him, there are better religious people to debate history with and arguing with David about it is pointless. I however would love to hear if you have read any cool books on the subject, one I would thoroughly recommend is The Messiah Myth, The Near Eastern Roots of Jesus and David by Thomas L Thompson (Pimlico 2007) Brilliant book, very informative, the guy knows his Bible and he knows his history.

Right, I need more Tea myself! :)

Cheers all,

Philip

562. Fleabytes

Comment #131197 by Philip1978 on February 22, 2008 at 3:46 am

*Philip slurps at tea, praises Quetz!*

Sorry if that sounded like proper full on rant, most of it was tongue in cheek, though I do stand by my assertion that David is a sissy! :)

Philip

563. Fleabytes

Comment #131190 by Philip1978 on February 22, 2008 at 3:37 am

But given the assurance you have stated I will not go on to respond to Paula.

If it is offensive for me to hope that people will one day find God

564. Fleabytes

Comment #131097 by Philip1978 on February 22, 2008 at 12:51 am

Steve, I think you are absolutely right, David is up to something and you are right when you say he wants to wallow in his glory of being hated so he can act the martyr.

Look at this whining

"At least Christians believe in free speech", oh I have been set upon, oh poor wretched me!

David, you know full well why you got banned 3 times its because you are monoxious! (Poisonously Obnoxious!)You insulted all and sundry and basked in the glow of being told off for it so don't act all pathetic. The arrogance with which you then come back here to troll once more, knowing full well you are not in the least bit welcome, shows Steve is completely right.

You had your chance, you blew it, 3 times, possibly on purpose and are hiding behind this mask of pretend innocence and victimisation.

All I think I have left to add is that this reminds me of a Radiohead song called Just from The Bends album, sing along if you know it :)

Can't get the stink off
He's been hanging round for days
Comes like a comet
Suckered you but not your friends
One day he'll get to you
And teach you how to be a holy cow

You do it to yourself, you do
and that's what really hurts
You do it to yourself, just you
you and no-one else
You do it to yourself
You do it to yourself

Don't get my sympathy
Hanging out the 15th floor
changed the locks three times
He still comes reeling through the door
and they'll get to you
And teach you how to get to purest hell

You do it to yourself, you do
and that's what really hurts
You do it to yourself, just you
you and no-one else
You do it to yourself
You do it to yourself


Post your rebuttal, whine, moan, froth all you like at Paula, mis-quote her a bit, twist her words around and then leave will you,? I for one want your ban to stay because you will just get another one anyway and this saves Josh a lot of work!

Philip

565. Fleabytes

Comment #130739 by Philip1978 on February 21, 2008 at 8:09 am

Here are instructions for being a Wee Flea:
1. Tell lies, be miserable and spread hate
2. Use the words "Fundamentalist Atheist" but not know what they mean
3. Act hurt and innocent when shown to be a Fundamentalist Wee Flea
4. Repeat.

566. Fleabytes

Comment #130734 by Philip1978 on February 21, 2008 at 7:58 am

Richard

I am not angry, I wont give David that satisfaction, I will only allow him the happiness that I think he has disgraced himself, besides I would have sworn so much more if I had been angry! :)

I shall do as you ask and keep my thinking as clear as I can and see if I can add more to the discussions that may arise on this thread

Cheers

Philip

567. Fleabytes

Comment #130717 by Philip1978 on February 21, 2008 at 7:30 am

David

I would rather listen to a James Blunt album on continuous repeat for the rest of my life than watch you dribble on about how much you are a victim yet still manage to froth lies about people.

I remember from ALL my attempts to discuss things with you you just spat it back at me with that arrogant self-righteous and bullying manner that is your sole method of debate.

Yet you still sit there like a victim saying "oh those cruel fundamentalist atheists are being so nasty to poor innocent me!" I am amazed that you still can't see yourself the way everybody else sees you, a cantankerous liar, intent on wanting to ruin good people's reputations whilst hoping to increase your own media spotlight. Jumping on the bandwagon of spreading lies about people who don't believe in your figment of your imagination is reprehensible to the core! You brought this on yourself so reap what you have sown, if you insult and lie about people, expect to be treated like this!

The fact that you think since I do not believe in your God I have the same morals as Hitler tells me that any further discussion will be clouded with your ridiculous prejudices thus rendering it completely pointless.

Please go and crawl back in that grotty church of yours and continue your homophobic, poisonous and miserable religion there, I for one don't want to have anything more to do with you.

Philip

568. Fleabytes

Comment #130594 by Philip1978 on February 21, 2008 at 1:15 am

Dr. Cox from Scrubs:

Either this kid's got a light bulb up his butt or his colon has a great idea...

569. Why Darwin matters

Comment #130296 by Philip1978 on February 20, 2008 at 8:25 am

Irate

That is the funniest thing I have read in a while, thank you so much for brightening my day up!

Philip

570. Fleabytes

Comment #130169 by Philip1978 on February 20, 2008 at 6:45 am

Paula

Since I know this will annoy Robertson tons, me worshipping people instead of God and all, I would like to thank you for a VERY well written and interesting article/essay that even Hercules, if he exists, would drop past to pat you on the back for! :)

I have nothing but, almost but not entirely quite unlike, an attempt at mild displeasure with David. I always wanted to be nice to him but after debating/ getting-told-I-am-a-fundie-atheist with him I won't allow him any more pleasure or satisfaction in knowing he even managed to get me in to the above opinion of him. I think your detailed analysis is very good indeed and I think I understand him a bit more now.

Through all I have seen of McGrath I have yet to know what or who his God is - each response is clouded with that goal post moving classic - "The God Dawkins and his followers are describing is not the God that I believe in!"

Bravo on the other two authors as well, I have never heard of Wilson before, sounds truly dreary!

But thank you again Paula, you have done yourself great credit there and I raise my tea cup in salute of your incredible efforts.

Cheeeeeeeeers!

Philip

571. Why Darwin matters

Comment #129389 by Philip1978 on February 19, 2008 at 3:48 am

Irate

I have a cup of Tea AND my order of Climbing Mount Improbable has just been collected from the bookshop! I am a very happy man sir, how goes it with you?

I decided I needed to learn more about the evolutionary process, my knowledge is lacking so I thought I would start with a well recommended book and see where it leads me.

Philip

572. Why Darwin matters

Comment #129373 by Philip1978 on February 19, 2008 at 3:17 am

Wooter

There is a specific type of worm along the Amazon River whose single function is to eat their way into children's eyes, did your God design that too?

Not very nice is it?

Philip

573. A match made on RichardDawkins.net?

Comment #128796 by Philip1978 on February 18, 2008 at 12:49 am

V and Yorker

I cannot express with words just how sorry I am to hear about Yorker's daughter, cancer is the one disease that has haunted my life because of all the people I have lost to it and I have recently found out two more good friends have been diagnosed with it and I worry about the outcome.

But what also I am not able to express with the right words is my admiration and overwhelming happiness that you two finally found each other. From all the harshness that life can throw at people there is something to live for, something worthwhile and right - love. I think this sentence really sums it up for me

Love always feels right and engenders mutual trust....Once forged, such a blending is virtually impenetrable by outside influence.

574. Inventor Doesn't Dare Say 'Perpetual Motion Machine'

Comment #127841 by Philip1978 on February 15, 2008 at 4:35 pm

Omnitard,

What exactly do you get confused by when I ask for intelligent discussion?

I know very little about thermodynamics and how those laws could be broken, if you could help me with that instead of resorting to the same crap that seems to be your wont I would be most grateful

Philip

575. Inventor Doesn't Dare Say 'Perpetual Motion Machine'

Comment #127830 by Philip1978 on February 15, 2008 at 4:27 pm

Sorry

I got the impression that you and ThermoThug were the same person, if this is not the case, I humbly apologise for any inconvenience caused and would like to discuss the topic rather than hurl insults back and forth

Philip

576. Inventor Doesn't Dare Say 'Perpetual Motion Machine'

Comment #127822 by Philip1978 on February 15, 2008 at 4:22 pm

Perhaps if you were more polite that headache go away?

You did disappoint me, you insulted some people that I have a lot of respect for.

I have said that I am willing to learn about what you have to say, please just stop insulting the world and you may get the answers you want.

Philip

577. Inventor Doesn't Dare Say 'Perpetual Motion Machine'

Comment #127815 by Philip1978 on February 15, 2008 at 4:15 pm

Omnitard is that still the best you have?

Philip

578. Inventor Doesn't Dare Say 'Perpetual Motion Machine'

Comment #127806 by Philip1978 on February 15, 2008 at 4:03 pm

Diacanu

First we would have to discuss at what rate the clones are being created at, we aint taking into consideration spontaneous occurrences are we? To me thuggy and omniidiot are of the same creation, how the heck do you test for that? They seem spontaneous but alas are the same pillock

To replicate such an insufferable idiot as has performed above that would take science into depths not yet fathomed!

I wish them all the best of luck

Philip

579. Inventor Doesn't Dare Say 'Perpetual Motion Machine'

Comment #127797 by Philip1978 on February 15, 2008 at 3:54 pm

As I thought, you have nothing but childish swear words, poor you, I hoped for a second you wanted to discuss thermodynamics, something which I have scant knowledge of but am willing to learn from those able enough to help me.

When you are ready to grow up you might want to contribute to a discussion, your words are hardly going to upset me as they are now

Philip

580. Inventor Doesn't Dare Say 'Perpetual Motion Machine'

Comment #127787 by Philip1978 on February 15, 2008 at 3:48 pm

You got anything to say about thermodynamics or are you going to hurl pathetic insults at me all night?

581. Inventor Doesn't Dare Say 'Perpetual Motion Machine'

Comment #127779 by Philip1978 on February 15, 2008 at 3:44 pm

Sorry, you call that an insult?

From the guy who now has a split personality, good luck with that!

Philip

582. Inventor Doesn't Dare Say 'Perpetual Motion Machine'

Comment #127773 by Philip1978 on February 15, 2008 at 3:41 pm

omnitard

oh dear dog no, please tell me thats not you again? If it is, please go away.

If it isnt, my sincere apologies and I hope your grandfather is in good health

Philip

583. Inventor Doesn't Dare Say 'Perpetual Motion Machine'

Comment #127768 by Philip1978 on February 15, 2008 at 3:38 pm

Steve,

Would an increase in heat/energy suggest otherwise? Is that what would be the result of the experiment described above?


Prankster, good night sir/madam, sleep well and have very naughty dreams! :)

Philip

584. Inventor Doesn't Dare Say 'Perpetual Motion Machine'

Comment #127760 by Philip1978 on February 15, 2008 at 3:18 pm

Diacanu

If I haven't said it enough, you are fine chap, worthy of many cups of Tea and medals - I still think you should write a book entitled "If Jerry Falwell had an enema..." you would make millions!

This perpetual motion stuff, sounds crazy to me, I want to see this chap actually prove it, part of me wants to see science possibly having to look at its mechanisms IF it proves worthy. I am not advocating taking this looney seriously. I think I have heard enough to say the inventor of this machine is talking bollocks and until proved otherwise will remain so. I also like the idea that science is continually being challenged to prove something right.

Philip

585. Inventor Doesn't Dare Say 'Perpetual Motion Machine'

Comment #127749 by Philip1978 on February 15, 2008 at 2:59 pm

al-rawandi

Crapulent, I think, though I could be corrected, comes from the the association, but somewhat ambiguous, connection between Mr T.Crapper and the toilet. What dickhead is preaching above sounds and smells like crap so I called him a crapulent idiot


Ok


Thugpants

Hey Phil, we all love you ok. Just go away yourself, you really sound.... dumb

586. Inventor Doesn't Dare Say 'Perpetual Motion Machine'

Comment #127731 by Philip1978 on February 15, 2008 at 2:41 pm

Oh no, I am a tard, my life is over, I have been insulted, will someone give me a cup of tea so I may recuperate?

You crapulent idiot, you are not making many friends here are you? I suggested proper discussion but you seem incapable of that and want to insult some good people!

Philip

587. Inventor Doesn't Dare Say 'Perpetual Motion Machine'

Comment #127713 by Philip1978 on February 15, 2008 at 2:30 pm

Enough thermobashing?
Apologise right this second for insulting everyone and actually add something that is more intellectually stimulating that the putrid bile that has leaked out of your disgusting mind!

If you want to talk in an intelligent and civilised manner, anyone here will take you up on your offer, however, continue to puke out this playground drivel and expect to be ignored!

Go away!

Philip

588. Inventor Doesn't Dare Say 'Perpetual Motion Machine'

Comment #127699 by Philip1978 on February 15, 2008 at 2:17 pm

ThermoThug

I guess I just had to read the name, it says it all despite the fact that I have done my best to see the best in people all my life, you have done your best to sway me from my efforts

You are a bully and a coward sir, I suggest you go elsewhere if you want to fight. That Bruce Lee avatar is a disgrace and insult to the man you are portraying. How dare you also arrogantly make assumptions upon someone as bright and as intellectually engaging as Anna? You got a point to prove or can I take your character apart more accurately than you have just spewed on to this site?

Go away, you are pathetic

Philip

589. Debate between Richard Dawkins and Madeline Bunting

Comment #127386 by Philip1978 on February 15, 2008 at 8:14 am

Hangs head in shame, offers to make Steve a cup of Tea in penance

My use of the words "made up" was a heinous error, it was a slip of the keyboard and I apologise for any offence caused by my sloppy typing.

The less said about my use of the word McGrath the better....

590. Debate between Richard Dawkins and Madeline Bunting

Comment #127381 by Philip1978 on February 15, 2008 at 8:04 am

In fact, there are deep parallels between the rules of Mornington Crescent and the ideas behind religions.

591. Dumb and Dumber: Are Americans Hostile to Knowledge?

Comment #127374 by Philip1978 on February 15, 2008 at 7:57 am

I think this is somewhat unfair, I know several people from my own green and pleasant land who cannot locate the difference twixt their arse and elbow!

Interesting study though, I wonder what would happen if they did the same in England, has anyone heard of such an investigation?

Philip

592. Debate between Richard Dawkins and Madeline Bunting

Comment #127365 by Philip1978 on February 15, 2008 at 7:45 am

Someone cemented it up, right, its time for something daring, I am going to....ALDWYCH!

593. Debate between Richard Dawkins and Madeline Bunting

Comment #127359 by Philip1978 on February 15, 2008 at 7:37 am

Damn!
Looks like I am in spoon, I wonder how I can get out of this?

594. Debate between Richard Dawkins and Madeline Bunting

Comment #127349 by Philip1978 on February 15, 2008 at 7:17 am

annabanana

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mornington_Crescent_(game)
I think you might want to read this!

Irate, sir that was a bold move, I think I will counter that using Humphrey's 58th Law, the one concerning elbows and move to Mudchute

595. Debate between Richard Dawkins and Madeline Bunting

Comment #127340 by Philip1978 on February 15, 2008 at 7:04 am

I am going to see if I can copy Stovold's dramatic tea drinking move, first played in 1954 and head to Dalston Kingsland

596. Debate between Richard Dawkins and Madeline Bunting

Comment #127326 by Philip1978 on February 15, 2008 at 6:48 am

Splitter? Ha, I'll go to Dollis Hill if you are not careful!

Kentish Town West!

597. Debate between Richard Dawkins and Madeline Bunting

Comment #127307 by Philip1978 on February 15, 2008 at 6:33 am

Irate, GC

I think my opening move will be invoking Rushton's Gambit and go from Knightsbridge to Ongar!

Philip

598. Feb 12th: Happy Darwin Day!

Comment #126777 by Philip1978 on February 14, 2008 at 8:08 am

Shmeezers

Even with my complete lack of knowledge about planet making (this is just me, I am not insinuating you are daft or anything I promise!), if you postulate that the planet was designed by something, then you have to find a designer for the designer and the designer for that too - that simply does not work. Its too complex and doesn't explain anything.

Also which "designer" was it? Allah, Odin, Zeus? Again, complexity and more questions that cannot be answered.

I think the others on here can explain things better about how the Earth was formed, but I don't see a designer anywhere. Look at Earth quakes, I remember someone saying to me that if the Earth was a different size earthquakes would not happen. There are multiple faults with this Earth's working parts which again I am sure there are folk on here who could explain things in a more accurate way but I thought I would add my own ideas as well. I hope that helps, even a little bit

Cheers

Philip

599. Murder plot against Danish cartoonist

Comment #126693 by Philip1978 on February 14, 2008 at 1:08 am

Now look here you breakfast heathens, there is only ONE breakfast in this entire world that you should even be aware of and worship! This toast and jam is all very well and good but really, do you want breakfast or PROPER Breakfast?

Go to Telegram Sam's cafe in Southampton, England and have one of their Big Breakfasts, truly The Best Fry Up there will ever be in life. Every person I have ever taken in there has walked out with a smile on their face. The breakfast comes with a FREE CUP OF TEA - what more do you want?


Right, on to the thread, Libertas thanks for that link, thought this line was the most telling

Baqeri added, "Sanctities and values of the entire faiths need to be respected and it is not acceptable to insult them and remain silent on excuse of safeguarding the freedom of speech."
He added, "Justifying such blasphemous acts that are against the foundations of humanity and the basics of democracy is totally unacceptable."

600. Exorcism undergoes a revival across Europe

Comment #126404 by Philip1978 on February 13, 2008 at 7:03 am

AntonAAK

I doubt very much if whatever passes for Mr D'Souza's education helps him very much. His bigotry, selfishness, wont to misquote and ad hom. people far more intelligent than he is outweigh any attempts to further his education into the subjects he frequently gets wrong.

The Salem Witch hunts are just the tip of the iceberg, his knowledge of history alone is Titanic!

Philip