51. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce

Comment #188625 by SharonMcT on June 4, 2008 at 9:31 am

re comment #188620:

Awww. The little man is disappointed that all the smart grownups still disagree with his line of "reasoning".

So sad that we can't see the sheer brilliance of his logic.

52. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce

Comment #188587 by SharonMcT on June 4, 2008 at 8:16 am

Deliberately Obtuse:

What you are in effect saying is that it is only wrong to rape a child if the child says that it is harmful. You seem to only want to consider consent when it suits you.

Edit: for clarity, I hope.

53. Storm erupts over 'virginity' divorce

Comment #187842 by SharonMcT on June 2, 2008 at 8:37 pm

Cartomancer:

And even if there is difference, why is that a basis for discrimination? It would have to be an extreme and significantly dangerous difference - so dangerous that it would almost certainly be blatantly apparent already. If heterosexuals really were a threat to social stability it would probably have been made manifest by now.

54. How to reconcile Richard Dawkins?

Comment #186780 by SharonMcT on May 31, 2008 at 9:58 am

There are two types of colours generally:

1) black

2) white

=)

55. Louisiana's latest creationism bill moves to House floor

Comment #186602 by SharonMcT on May 30, 2008 at 8:07 pm

Diacanu:

Bravo.

56. Senate bill allows display of Lord's Prayer, 10 Commandments

Comment #186595 by SharonMcT on May 30, 2008 at 7:41 pm

The Age of Reason was the impetus that helped move me from apathetic agnostic to angry atheist. So glad I read it.

57. The Neural Buddhists

Comment #181009 by SharonMcT on May 16, 2008 at 9:26 am

I have to admit, though, that I didn't think he was all that horrible when he was an atheist. He made mistakes like we all do. I felt sorry for him then and I guess I still do, really.

58. The Neural Buddhists

Comment #181005 by SharonMcT on May 16, 2008 at 9:12 am

I just read it too. Sad, really. I don't think it'll last either. The first blush of love will wear off, as it always does, and it won't be so satisfying to be jut another one of god's conquests. That harem is far too large for someone who needs so much individual attention and praise.

59. The Neural Buddhists

Comment #180648 by SharonMcT on May 15, 2008 at 12:55 pm

I'm sure I don't fit the bill of brilliant or anguished either. Or do I...oh...I don't know?! *wrings hands in what can only be described as anguish*
;)

60. A natural selection

Comment #180173 by SharonMcT on May 14, 2008 at 10:33 am

Mr. Flibble:

I saw the exhibit in Chicago while I was there visiting. I was unaware of what the article above describes as a lack of sponsorship. The exhibit was just as crowded that day as it was for the previous exhibit I had been to at the Field Museum - King Tut.

I agree that from what I saw, people were really taking their time with it and getting as much enjoyment out of it as I was. It made my day, in fact, to see so many people at the museum devouring everything they could about Darwin. :)

I live in Edmonton as usually don't have access to a museum that offers these kinds of huge touring exhibits. I am glad to know that many Canadians will get the opportunity to go to this exhibit in particular, no matter who helps sponsor it.

61. Is religion a threat to rationality and science?

Comment #175920 by SharonMcT on May 6, 2008 at 8:39 am

spinner:

Now, do you have any content to offer to this discussion?

62. Is religion a threat to rationality and science?

Comment #175899 by SharonMcT on May 6, 2008 at 8:07 am

Spinner:

You keep going on and on about the bias. The fact that you claim to see it on both sides isn't fooling anyone.

Your constant repetition of this pap only re-enforces it in your own mind. No one else here is snowed by it. Even people of average intelligence can see through your useless "arguments".

Go try it on with the brainwashed masses. You may have fooled a few fundies into thinking that you make some sort of sense, but you will continue to fail miserably on this site. You just don't have the skillz, srsly.

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

Comment #174738 by SharonMcT on May 3, 2008 at 11:42 am

I think there is evidence to suggest that there is some physical harm being done: it damages the part of the brain that keeps people from doing stoopid things to children.

64. How to reconcile Richard Dawkins?

Comment #174568 by SharonMcT on May 2, 2008 at 6:12 pm

kaiserkriss:

I appreciate your efforts. I think someday there will be parity, but we're just not totally there yet. I certainly would never suggest that every employer is guilty. I just wanted to use the same phrasing as Al. It's more amusing to me that way. :)

65. How to reconcile Richard Dawkins?

Comment #174530 by SharonMcT on May 2, 2008 at 3:18 pm

How will people be motivated to work hard if they get paid the same as the next person no matter what?

66. How to reconcile Richard Dawkins?

Comment #174123 by SharonMcT on May 1, 2008 at 5:15 pm

Hi Brian:

Where is your blog, btw? In case anyone might be interested. :)

67. How to reconcile Richard Dawkins?

Comment #174083 by SharonMcT on May 1, 2008 at 3:08 pm

Podaar/Diacanu:

I appreciate Al's way with words as well. Very interesting and informative posts today.

I am Canadian, so my right is left of your left. Still, I like my healthcare. And my ipod. I can has both, srsly.

68. Lying for Jesus?

Comment #173457 by SharonMcT on April 30, 2008 at 7:29 pm

Diacanu:

I was agreeing with you, and poking Dick at the same time. Sorry - my fault.

69. Lying for Jesus?

Comment #173447 by SharonMcT on April 30, 2008 at 7:21 pm

MPhil:

It's not you. I'm certain it's me. It just makes my brain hurt. :)

But no pain, no gain, as they say.

70. Lying for Jesus?

Comment #173437 by SharonMcT on April 30, 2008 at 7:13 pm

MPhil:

I barely understand you sometimes. I read through your posts, and it all makes sense, but I couldn't use it in a debate myself.

71. Lying for Jesus?

Comment #173434 by SharonMcT on April 30, 2008 at 7:09 pm

Diacanu:

No sunshine here today. Rain rain rain...or was that UFOs falling from the sky? ;P

72. Lying for Jesus?

Comment #173427 by SharonMcT on April 30, 2008 at 6:59 pm

Dick:

Who said you didn't have a sense of humour?

73. Lying for Jesus?

Comment #173423 by SharonMcT on April 30, 2008 at 6:54 pm

and Good Evening, Mikes and Brians.

74. Lying for Jesus?

Comment #173422 by SharonMcT on April 30, 2008 at 6:52 pm

Dick:

The point is not that "atheists" don't "believe in" UFOs. There's just no freaking evidence for them.

75. Is religion a threat to rationality and science?

Comment #172989 by SharonMcT on April 30, 2008 at 8:17 am

seeker_of_truth:

More like "spinner_of_controversy". This technique may work on the the average joe who is not well taught with regards to science. It is not going to work here. ID is not science.

76. Lying for Jesus?

Comment #172424 by SharonMcT on April 29, 2008 at 2:44 pm

Quetz:

Believe me, if I have to eat cabbage in order to get cake, I'm right back to worshiping you, threats or no. :)

On the other hand, ginger-infused creme brulee...

Corylus:

It's mid-afternoon where I am, and I know I started the food discussion, but please leave off now, unless you give the recipe.

Edit - that growling is my tummy.

77. Girl, 17, killed in Iraq for loving a British soldier

Comment #172414 by SharonMcT on April 29, 2008 at 2:36 pm

Podaar:

I tend to think that these people have been raised in a very sheltered manner that is designed in every way to prohibit any sort of questioning of authority. The level of brainwashing is made possible by the near-complete isolation.

78. Girl, 17, killed in Iraq for loving a British soldier

Comment #172402 by SharonMcT on April 29, 2008 at 2:22 pm

Phil:

Nah. The hat is just cooler, and when I think "philosopher", I think "cool".

79. Girl, 17, killed in Iraq for loving a British soldier

Comment #172398 by SharonMcT on April 29, 2008 at 2:17 pm

Colwyn:

It just sounds like the brainwashed defending the brainwashers. Nothing new. Too bad Kyrie can't see it, but then, that's all a part of the brainwashing.

80. Lying for Jesus?

Comment #172394 by SharonMcT on April 29, 2008 at 2:14 pm

Corylus:

Damn! I knew there would be a catch.

81. Lying for Jesus?

Comment #172384 by SharonMcT on April 29, 2008 at 2:06 pm

Corylus:

Never mind that annoying Quetz and his silly questions :) Can we have cake now?

82. Girl, 17, killed in Iraq for loving a British soldier

Comment #172372 by SharonMcT on April 29, 2008 at 2:01 pm

MPhil:

They are both good, but I prefer the hat.

83. Lying for Jesus?

Comment #172335 by SharonMcT on April 29, 2008 at 1:43 pm

Corylus:

I am only speaking for myself, but I loVed it. Well done and the best laugh I've had today!

84. Lying for Jesus?

Comment #172281 by SharonMcT on April 29, 2008 at 12:28 pm

Kardashovel:

This is the part that makes me leery ->

Seriously though, importance is only part of the equation; there is also the issue of whether that person is ready to hear and process what needs to be done. And I do think that God talks to other people, presumably some of which are more important than I am. In any case, I am only a means to an end. The person of importance is someone I know, and it is unlikely that God will talk to them.

85. Lying for Jesus?

Comment #172086 by SharonMcT on April 29, 2008 at 8:10 am

Kardashovel:

I understand that the god only came back in time and spoke to you once (or twice, was it?) and that it was difficult for the god to do so, and possibly he sacrificed himself for the cause to do this. It must have been pretty powerful evidence for you, but the vagueness of this evidence for us prevents me from being able to put much stock in it.

As well, you haven't really described the god's plan. I am having difficulty seeing what the plan could be that I would agree to help. Perhaps I lack the imagination for it, so unless there is more that you can reveal, it still sounds to me like an anomoly that occured only inside your own head.

Edit: I am not in any way suggesting that you are mentally ill.

86. Lying for Jesus?

Comment #171473 by SharonMcT on April 28, 2008 at 2:03 pm

An Alien created the earth? Who claimed that?

87. Lying for Jesus?

Comment #171307 by SharonMcT on April 28, 2008 at 12:23 pm

Kardashovel:

I think scientists may be underpaid and overworked. This seems to be the case for a lot of people in North America though, unless you live in Alberta (like I do).

I don't share the desire to start a family or ever raise children of my own. Are 6 billion people not enough to carry out the plans your god has for the future? I am not being sarcastic here. I'm just wondering why this is an issue.

88. Lying for Jesus?

Comment #171254 by SharonMcT on April 28, 2008 at 11:51 am

Kardashovel:

I am sorry. I am trying to understand what you do mean. Necessary evil was a bad choice of words. ;)

A necessary imperfect tool, perhaps?

89. Lying for Jesus?

Comment #171242 by SharonMcT on April 28, 2008 at 11:43 am

Bonzai:

Thanks for asking Kardashovel the very same question I would have asked. Not that it matters in the slightest, but I'm liking you more and more every day. ;)

Kardashovel:

Not saying that I agree with your assertion that the bible was a necessary evil to advance science, but let's move on to now.

How is belief in a god today helping us advance science?

EDIT: Nicely done, Cartomancer. Thank you for that, and for the poem yesterday.

90. Lying for Jesus?

Comment #171078 by SharonMcT on April 28, 2008 at 9:49 am

Kardashovel:

In one post you say that the bible is good enough to get the job done, and then in another post you say that we should pity the fools that have been duped by it. Suspend your disbelief, but only so far as I tell you to. That sounds very familiar.

91. Student's 'Be Happy, Not Gay' t-shirt ok

Comment #170071 by SharonMcT on April 27, 2008 at 10:38 am

To all:

Sorry. I now feel responsible for keeping the rest of us from enjoying as many of Cartomancer's excellent posts. Sheesh, I always manage to fudge things up. ;)

92. Student's 'Be Happy, Not Gay' t-shirt ok

Comment #170070 by SharonMcT on April 27, 2008 at 10:35 am

He is quite beautiful. ;)

93. Student's 'Be Happy, Not Gay' t-shirt ok

Comment #170063 by SharonMcT on April 27, 2008 at 10:26 am

And Nadal beats Federer again! Yay. Sorry, I'm usually so on topic. ;)

94. Student's 'Be Happy, Not Gay' t-shirt ok

Comment #170060 by SharonMcT on April 27, 2008 at 10:21 am

Comment #170033 by Bonzai

I'm quite pleased to agree with you. Don't let that change your mind, will you? ;)

I also just want to mention that there is no substitute for feeling the love of another real person and loving them in return. Even if they don't last forever, they are still some of the very best experiences of my life. Money has had nothing whatever to do with it.

95. Lying for Jesus?

Comment #168732 by SharonMcT on April 25, 2008 at 10:19 am

Al:

Just have to say - much better avatar.

96. Lying for Jesus?

Comment #167852 by SharonMcT on April 24, 2008 at 11:29 am

Rem:

Show me the evidence as to the consequences of unbelief? No one in the history of the world has ever been able to provide any evidence of anything happening once you are dead.

As to the truth of the revealed word of god, how do you knoW it is his word? Because the book says so? How on earth can you just take the book's word for it?

97. Lying for Jesus?

Comment #167844 by SharonMcT on April 24, 2008 at 11:23 am

Rem:

Try not to take it so personally. In order for you to see your imaginary true love as he really is, you have to try to be as objective as possible. Not everyone is blinded by his stunning good looks.

98. Lying for Jesus?

Comment #167790 by SharonMcT on April 24, 2008 at 10:32 am

You are almost there, Rem:

The ironic thing about this definition that science has chosen is that it has now excluded itself from the possibility of ever finding the answers it claims to seek, the cause of events wherever that may lead. It has reduced itself to depending on speculation and theories of a metaphysical nature that it has barred itself from exploring. It has become one big contradiction.

99. Judge orders La. school district to stop Bible giveaways

Comment #167237 by SharonMcT on April 23, 2008 at 6:45 pm

They are still doing it here in public school in Alberta as well. The son of a friend was in 5th grade last year. The gideon people were allowed to pass out NTs in the classroom. I was amazed that this still goes on.

The good news is that out of a class of about 20, at least 7 kids would not take the thing and they have felt no repercussions.

I remember being given one and it never occurred to me to not accept it. So it sounds like progress is being made in some small way. But I do wonder why they are still allowed into the public schools.

100. Open Letter to a victim of Ben Stein's lying propaganda

Comment #167026 by SharonMcT on April 23, 2008 at 2:48 pm

TTID:

You may be ridiculed because of the posts you have made and the questions you dare not think about (let alone answer), not because you admit to the possibility of a diest god.