Comments by utelme
51. We need to stop being such cowards about Islam
Comment #229713 by utelme on August 14, 2008 at 1:01 am
Good luck England, I wish you all the best but I think it's too late for you. You've been debating this issue for how long? It's obvious you still don't know what to do. You're like the victim that's getting bashed, trying to talk the bully out of it, crying for mummy and not lifting a finger to help yourself. Take on your attackers one at a time, trying to take on Islam and at the same time his buddies Christianity and the other sycophants is a hopeless cause.
52. Saudi Arabia Bans Dog Walking in Capital
Comment #228474 by utelme on August 12, 2008 at 5:01 am
Aww, c,mon we all know Mohammed had a thing for pussies, especially young ones. He just hated his dog humping his leg.
53. Charlie Brooker's screen burn
Comment #227884 by utelme on August 11, 2008 at 2:22 am
This makes the atheist biker kick off, so George graciously talks over him until he walks out.
Well, isn't that one for the books...it appears that only bikers have any brains. lmfao
54. An atheist plays God's advocate
Comment #227492 by utelme on August 10, 2008 at 3:05 am
the author of the atheist diatribe The God DelusionThis guys balls must really be hurting from sitting on that fence...either that or they were torn off when he fell off it into Gods backyard. Weasel!
55. Call to teach biblical creation as science
Comment #225551 by utelme on August 7, 2008 at 1:57 am
Since the religites are so hell-bent on pushing through the teaching of Genesis Creationism as science, we should pre-empt them by actively publicising the contradictions in the bible in every form of medium available: in news articles, in videos, in pictures/illustrations etc
This is one of the better ideas espoused on this forum. We need to not only defend science but go on an all out attack on the basis of the silly belief systems that these people have, eg, bible, koran, bhagavad gita all the other fantasy and neurological damage driven obsessions placed into written history by mentally deluded sado-masochists. The focus also needs to be put on the ordinary person/child not just those who enjoy intellectual debate.
56. Vicar supports Life of Brian ban
Comment #222741 by utelme on July 31, 2008 at 8:25 pm
Maybe a porno flick titled "The vicar's wife and the reverend's canon"
That is sooo good JMac LMFAO
57. Write to UCF
Comment #219382 by utelme on July 26, 2008 at 10:21 pm
There is no real moderate side to any religion. Scratch one of the brothers and you scratch them all. Take a wafer which the faithful believe has "transubstantiated" (whatever that means)into God then you offend them all. Show a picture of Mohammed to the world ( especially in bed with his 9 year old wife) then you offend all muslims.
So what? They have offended the saner side of humanity for centuries with their jihads, inquisitions, threats of never ending suffering for you and your children and glorying in it. And they have the nerve to take offense at non believers not following their insane ideology. Fuck off!
58. Toward a Type 1 civilization
Comment #219367 by utelme on July 26, 2008 at 9:09 pm
Comment#219032 Dr Doctor
Ah I forgot, Iran is the new bogeyman
Sorry, don't believe in the bogeyman. But if you mean that I think that Iran is led by Islamic lunatics ( Ahmmadaboutjihad and his islamic cronies) and that his threat to Israel is merely a joke then I think that you're wrong. I think that religious fundamentalism that considers the Western world Satanic (for you, bogeyman) and welcomes the concept of martyrdom, coupled with nuclear weapons is a very scary concept. My point was that a nuclear conflagration was possible way before everyone dies of starvation as a cause of nature. This does not mean that I think that global warming and the hogging of resources by the West is not a problem.
59. Toward a Type 1 civilization
Comment #219029 by utelme on July 26, 2008 at 6:19 am
We're heading for a massive Die Off, as in Starvation. Of course, this is also part of nature
Natures not going to have the opportunity to do anything before Irans projected 54000 centrifuges (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25859051/)make enough bombs to wipe us all out. This all while the world twiddles its thumbs and debates endlessly.
60. Antony Flew reviews the Index of The God Delusion
Comment #216311 by utelme on July 23, 2008 at 1:03 am
Oops, stuffed up the blockquotes. My son's playing his computer game behind me. Driving me nuts!
61. Antony Flew reviews the Index of The God Delusion
Comment #216309 by utelme on July 23, 2008 at 1:01 am
When I was a Christian I was always taught that inside every person there was a God shaped hole.
Quite correct ,it is called the anus>/blockquote
It may be that we all have that "anus" in our heads. lol
Some of the behavioural neuroscience indicates that that is the case, eg, Dr Michael Persinger's research. See youtube on Persinger's research.
Prof Todd Murphy's take is also interesting.
I'm interested in what people have to say about this research
http://www.shaktitechnology.com/god.htm
62. Nine face stoning death in Iran
Comment #215480 by utelme on July 22, 2008 at 1:54 am
Broshiesq
Maybe for some but I doubt it
Back at you. I think that there needs to be a whole new approach to the criminal justice system. There's a fair bit of research by neuroscientists that indicates that we're just prisoners of our brain configuration and that behaviour is basically pre-determined by that. The environment may have some effect but if your circuitry is faulty then you're going to find it much harder to conform to societel norms than those with more "ideal" neurocircuitry. I concede your points but in the final analysis am more interested in the survival of the innocent.
63. Nine face stoning death in Iran
Comment #215462 by utelme on July 22, 2008 at 1:13 am
The point can only be "The west needs to be more perfect". To this agree, but get real if you think there is a legitimate comparison between targeting a terrorist (even in an unjust war) and blowing up a bus load of children
LOL
So you think the above is worthy of derision and you see something funny in children being blown up if they're on the opposite side to your sad ideology. I think you merit the title of "buffoon". Anyone who follows a philosophy that deliberately targets children to further their cause is a sick bastard and those that laugh at it far worse.
64. Nine face stoning death in Iran
Comment #215427 by utelme on July 21, 2008 at 9:47 pm
There's a simple reason that the threat of death doesn't deter some criminals.. they simply aren't scared enough of death. In fact, there is no deterrence or threat that has any effect for some criminals. Years ago , whilst in the army I had a couple of friends that were absolutely fearless and in my opinion crazy. They'd go body surfing down a river in a raging torrent in the middle of the night, come out bruised and battered and laughing and cut themselves with knives to prove what warriors they were. There's something missing upstairs for some people and nothing you can do, short of lobotomy, will change them. Have a look at the behaviour of some of the criminals in those television "hardest prisons" shows. Most of them are laughing at the bleeding hearts on the outside. Rehabilitation works for some and not for others. Perhaps we need better methods of determining who will re-offend and deal with those appropriately. That, depending on the crime, may merit the death penalty, and that's not for revenge or any other of the touted motives, just protection of the innocent.
65. Nine face stoning death in Iran
Comment #214851 by utelme on July 21, 2008 at 1:06 am
After all - the US government thinks waterboarding, sleep deprivation is all a matter of course.
Why the red herrings about sleep deprivation, waterboarding. Talk about a piss poor comparison to being stoned to death! At least most of the civilised world have the luxury of being able to protest barbarism and many people are trying to do something about it. Think of the poor bastards getting those rocks smacked into their heads, they have little hope. No courts to hold up for years even when you're guilty as sin as some of the poor deprived and tortured terrorists are able to do in the West. So the men and women are buried at different depths before stoning..I'll bet these twisted Islamics bury the women up to their chests because the poor stoner might see their breasts or some such wanking bullshit.
66. Jefferson Bible reveals Founding Father's view of God, faith
Comment #214841 by utelme on July 21, 2008 at 12:33 am
Wow, just think of what Joseph Smith could have done had he been smart enough to cut and paste!
I think that's precisely what he did, and then relied on the "moronis" to follow him.
67. Antony Flew reviews the Index of The God Delusion
Comment #214837 by utelme on July 21, 2008 at 12:27 am
I suspect that those who have a late life conversion are merely invoking Pascals wager. A bit of the old "just in case" thinking.
68. Calling World Conference on Dialogue a Symbol of Unity Among Different Traditions
Comment #214817 by utelme on July 20, 2008 at 11:48 pm
Indeed. It was a while back there was an article on this site about a imam in Saudi Arabia calling for a conference between all monotheists. One of the orders of business was the rise of atheism, something which he said they should all fear, I sentiment with which I agree
Call me cynical, but I've always believed that the main reason for these monotheistic councils is not for peace in the world but to cement their hold on people's minds. The brothers in blood, torture and sadism are worried. I sincerely hope they have cause to be.
69. Calling World Conference on Dialogue a Symbol of Unity Among Different Traditions
Comment #213794 by utelme on July 18, 2008 at 10:46 pm
All these Godbotherers, joined penis to anus with hardly a vagina amongst them. Jeez I detest them. They obviously realise that they're in trouble. If only they'd immolate themselves like the Buddhists do. Ahh, I could toast some marshmallows in that bonfire!
Comment #213659 by utelme on July 18, 2008 at 6:19 pm
ColdFusionLazarus
What is your opinion of Dr Michael Persinger and the behavioral neuroscientist Prof Todd Murphy's experiments and Murphy's take on religion. I'll give the url again http://www.shaktitechnology.com/evolution_of_god.htm
Not trying to bust up the party. Just interested in opinions. Murphy's concepts may be a meeting point with religious beliefs. Interesting reading and interesting way he deals with religious concepts.
Comment #213073 by utelme on July 18, 2008 at 5:56 am
Mixmastergaz
Just youtubed Jeff Buckleys version of hallelujah. Fantastic!
Comment #212937 by utelme on July 17, 2008 at 9:31 pm
For my money Leonard Cohen is the greatest. Love his stuff.
Getting back to religion and God...I know, boring.
This is an interesting article by Todd Murphy
http://www.shaktitechnology.com/evolution_of_god.htm
Comment #212884 by utelme on July 17, 2008 at 7:46 pm
Oh Jeez, came into this thread a bit late. Browsed through the religion bit, eyes bulged out at the discussion on body bits, then started getting warm feelings and an urge for "stress relief" after reading the bits on r rated thingys. There certainly aren't any problems with variety on this website...unlike yours Richard Morgan. Snore!!
Comment #212300 by utelme on July 17, 2008 at 1:42 am
Clearthinker
You come to this forum fairly consistently. Could it be because you are really having doubts about your faith? I suspect that if you come here often enough you may be "converted".
Comment #212202 by utelme on July 16, 2008 at 7:56 pm
Comments by ConsciousMachine
Excellent idea. Shine the light of reason and historical truth on religion and it will eventually die. This would be like inoculating children against a virus!
Comment #211333 by utelme on July 15, 2008 at 7:11 pm
Brian English
I have little problem with being regarded as "amoral and all that" but draw the line when threats become physical, when my children or loved ones are threatened, or when I see a threat to my society by people who want to convert me to their particular worldview, and not only want to convert me by force but also threaten me/them with bogeyman fanatasies that could only have been conceived in an insane asylum. I much prefer to let the "unholy" quintet of Dawkins, Dennett, Harris, Hitchens and PZ do the attacking for me, they're much more eloquent than I am. I'm extremely glad to see that reason is going on the offensive. I hope that this is just the groundswell of a huge movement that will finally rid us of the sado-masochists that masquerade as our "spiritual" leaders.
Comment #211313 by utelme on July 15, 2008 at 6:31 pm
Comment by Brian English
I'm all for standing up and arguing against their beliefs, especially in public. I think PZ and Dawkins among others are great at this. I guess I'm only against attacking people instead of beliefs
Totally agree, I only wish it wasn't so one sided.
Comment #211300 by utelme on July 15, 2008 at 6:01 pm
We need to remember that while it may be considerate to remember the "feelings" of the religious, they show little, if any , consideration of the atheistic viewpoint. Instead, a large number of them, relish the concept of the torture of you and your children in their sado-masochistic fantasy, future world and show great relish in reminding you of this "fact". I am glad PZ Myers has the courage to stand up to them and rub some of their stupidity in their faces.
79. PLEASE WRITE IN SUPPORT OF PZ MYERS
Comment #208304 by utelme on July 10, 2008 at 8:22 pm
Sent by email
Dear President Robert H Bruininks
I write this in support of Professor PZ Myers who is currently being victimised by religious fanatics in regard to a cracker which they claim is Jesus Christ himself. Whilst I have no problem with the comparison, I don't think that many rational people take this dogma seriously. Many religious people also seem to find the theory of evolution as offensive, including any scientific discoveries or theories which disagree with their worldview. It is refreshing to find people like PZ Myers who is willing to stand up to their bullying and extremely sad to see the vitriolic threats and sometimes personal attacks upon their persons. In the current climate of religious fanaticism and the lengths these people take to exact their revenge, I applaud Professor Myers in his stand. His website and blog is extremely informative, interesting, analytical and courageously willing to stand against ignorance, superstition, dogma, intolerance and the sometimes murderous intent of the fanatic. I sincerely hope that you will support him in every way possible.
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80. When too much Rapture is barely enough
Comment #207473 by utelme on July 9, 2008 at 11:00 pm
For those that can be bothered, read Jonathan Kirsch's book " A History Of The End Of The World". It's a good read on the history of the "Crapture" and all the rest of the lunacy that comes from a belief in Revelation. It makes you sad for mankind to think that this piece of sado-masochist junk portrays Christianity's God. Children thrown into hell and their parents sitting in heaven masturbating with their tongues hanging out and watching. Disgusting!
81. Landlords protest after pub swearing ban gets them sacked
Comment #207433 by utelme on July 9, 2008 at 7:38 pm
Their next venture should be running a whorehouse where you can't take your pants off
Maybe that's what started the saying "I'd love to get into his/her pants"
82. [UPDATED] Venomous Snakes, Slippery Eels and Harun Yahya
Comment #207412 by utelme on July 9, 2008 at 5:30 pm
If we could only pin some of the postings by the Islamonuts and Christomaniacs on their mosques and churches, I think the majority of their believers would piss themselves laughing and then cringe with embarrassment to think that these fools speak for them. People need to be made aware of what these cretins are saying.
83. Landlords protest after pub swearing ban gets them sacked
Comment #206868 by utelme on July 8, 2008 at 11:05 pm
I wonder if they sell the same port my wife bought in her wilder days. It has the label "Fucking Good Port..Good Fucking Port". Tastes ok too!
84. [UPDATED] Venomous Snakes, Slippery Eels and Harun Yahya
Comment #205843 by utelme on July 7, 2008 at 8:13 pm
How does evidence of universal constants prove that God exists. He's omnipotent isn't he/she and can do anything. Seems that God also has to follow some laws, eh? So who made him? Anyway, Ertu, you're boring everyone to tears. Go away, please.
85. Group Asks for Divine Intervention to Ease Oil Prices
Comment #204335 by utelme on July 4, 2008 at 8:01 pm
You know..the holy trinity..Resourcfullness, Inventiveness and the Holy Getoffyourarse.
86. Group Asks for Divine Intervention to Ease Oil Prices
Comment #204333 by utelme on July 4, 2008 at 7:53 pm
You're all praying to the old God,lol. We need to pray to the new one that gives us electric cars, alternative fuels, renewable power sources, etc.
87. Can't Darwin and God get along?
Comment #202913 by utelme on July 2, 2008 at 6:22 am
An interesting definition of God.
http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=sacred-science
88. Can't Darwin and God get along?
Comment #202799 by utelme on July 2, 2008 at 2:31 am
People are far more likely to have certain experiences that overwhelm them and don't seem like conclusions of rational arguments, but seem like a kind of momentary contact with something genuinely transcendent. You say there's something more to the world than the atoms and molecules. Out of that experience comes a religious commitment.
This sums up all the waffle, it's experiences not rationality that determines his worldview and religion. So I guess that Mohammed talking to the angel Gabriel must be true. That Mormon dude who had a chat with the angel Moroni also has truth. The schizophrenic talking to the lamp post and thinking he's talking to God is inspired. Talking in tongues and prophesying is also "momentary contact with something genuinely transcendant". I need to have a beer..maybe a few!
89. Biologist Teaches the Nation's Judges About Genetics
Comment #202751 by utelme on July 1, 2008 at 11:57 pm
I think that they are more concerned as to whether the offender is regarded as insane or retarded in some manner but not so much in regard to genetic predisposition to certain forms of behaviour, eg, kleptomania, perversion, etc. This also opens up a can of worms for the religious dogmatic and their concept of free will. There's an interesting debate going on in another article on this website "Can't Darwin and God Get Along". Going to check it out.
90. Biologist Teaches the Nation's Judges About Genetics
Comment #202736 by utelme on July 1, 2008 at 11:08 pm
I meant that if our genes predispose us to certain forms of behaviour then "free will" is not entirely free. If this is the case then, to be fair, courts should take into account these genetic factors in determining their verdicts. The genes affect our brains, hence our minds, and our bodies. The playing field is not level.
91. Biologist Teaches the Nation's Judges About Genetics
Comment #202721 by utelme on July 1, 2008 at 10:08 pm
Genetic predisposition does not necessarily mean predetermination or predestination. Otherwise forget free will.
92. It can be right to discriminate against the religious
Comment #202718 by utelme on July 1, 2008 at 9:45 pm
Damien "Trotter" Pork Butcher(lol)
Next time you put in an ad for workers try "Muslims and Jews encouraged to apply". Social Darwinism and "actively encouraging accelerated evolution" may be just the thing here. Also a bonus for anyone called Mohammed should help.
93. The Science of Religion and the Religion of Science
Comment #201618 by utelme on June 30, 2008 at 12:01 am
Harvard university, eh? More like something out of "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus". Some of the questioners were as articulate as my dog...barking crazy. Is anyone seriously believing that more than a fraction of religious people have even a smattering of understanding of their belief system (including all the various faith systems)? Most of the catholics I know could care less about the intricacies and intellectual theology of their faith. They just want to be led by the nose by their priest and re-assured of their salvation. Very few of them would have studied Aquinas or Augustine or any other of the early church theologians of their faith. Most adults are just as much a child in this respect as their children are. Yes, some of the adults are capable of doing the research into their religion but the vast majority couldn't be bothered. That's what makes the religious so dangerous. They don't want to think, it's too hard.
94. Aliens need Christ's redemption, too
Comment #201548 by utelme on June 29, 2008 at 7:37 pm
Yawn, fell asleep trying to get through this endless drivel. Woke up at the point where he converted from "atheism" to Roman Catholicsm. Jeez, how the church loves to pluck these atheists out from under it's cassocks (somewhere between the buttocks) and use them as an example of atheists seeing the light. I doubt that this guy was ever an atheist. I grant that he has an imagination though..bit like my schizophrenic sister. Going to read it again, certainly helps my insomnia.
95. Non-voters: It's all in God's hands
Comment #200423 by utelme on June 27, 2008 at 3:17 pm
If some of the statistics quoted are correct and there is such a disproportionate ratio of believers to unbelievers in America then why haven't they been able to change the constitution to suit their agenda?
96. God hates Mars
Comment #199538 by utelme on June 25, 2008 at 11:56 pm
Wouldn't it be better if this mythical being just "spoke into existence" cures for all the diseases in the world, erased poverty and starvation, prevented earthquakes, climate change and every other thing that it supposedley spoke into existence. Maybe it could do us all a favour and speak itself out of existence!
97. 'I despise Islamism': Ian McEwan faces backlash over press interview
Comment #197902 by utelme on June 22, 2008 at 9:27 pm
Islam is like the bully who has his sycophants the Christians and all the other bible bashing lunatics simpering behind him. Jealous of the bully's power but wallowing in his shadow and realising that if the bully gets defeated, they also suffer a defeat.
Comment #197320 by utelme on June 21, 2008 at 6:00 pm
Replace Jehovah/Jesus with Allah/Mohammed then we could change the Discovery Institute to the Madrasah Institute. They have the same agenda as the madrasah's in Pakistan. Religious indoctrination.
Comment #197092 by utelme on June 21, 2008 at 4:29 am
Catchy name, "Discovery Institute". Impresses the ignorant. More needs to be done in addressing just what "discoveries" have been made by this "institute". There needs to be more exposure of the so called "scientists' in this organisation. If they can go on the attack on individuals then so can we. We have much more ammunition.
100. Intelligent people 'less likely to believe in God'
Comment #192640 by utelme on June 13, 2008 at 7:06 pm
Oops, pressed submit by accident. I've had one of those certified IQ tests by a psychologist after my neurologist referred me to one. Took all afternoon and involved more than just numerical/visuo spatial/language stuff, but also memory processing problems and logical thinking exercises with the psychologist. I wouldn't be surprised to find that Professor Lynn was correct in his study but agree that education would also be extremely important. I think that those of higher IQ tend to question everything and will not overlook logical fallacies and will want the evidence for a particular belief to be there. If the evidence provided shows convoluted thinking and contradictions then it has little chance of convincing them.
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