Comments by irate_atheist

2001. Richard Dawkins on The Big Debate

Comment #117973 by irate_atheist on January 30, 2008 at 5:30 am

52. Comment #117965 by Philip1978 -

As the rest were a bunch of mass-debaters, it's not surprising RD came out on top.

Er...perhaps I should re-word that last sentence...

2002. Death Sentence for Afghan Student

Comment #117954 by irate_atheist on January 30, 2008 at 4:04 am

33. Comment #117951 by epeeist -

From the article:

Mr Kambaksh has at least two more courts in which to appeal and the sentence would have to be approved by President Karzai to be carried out.

It will be interesting to see if it gets that far, and if so, what the great Khazi himself rules.

2003. Atheism and Violence

Comment #117938 by irate_atheist on January 30, 2008 at 3:09 am

36. Comment #117936 by Duff -

I refer you to my comment #117927 above.

2004. 'Irrational Atheist' trounces God-deniers

Comment #117929 by irate_atheist on January 30, 2008 at 2:18 am

116. Comment #117698 by steveroot -

I want to see Irate Atheist mano a mano with Irrational Atheist

These bell-ends aren't worth my time. As Samual Goldwyn once said about film critics:

"Critics? Don't listen to them. Don't even ignore them."

2005. Atheism and Violence

Comment #117927 by irate_atheist on January 30, 2008 at 2:05 am

These people are full of more shit than a sewage farm.

2006. 'Irrational Atheist' trounces God-deniers

Comment #117639 by irate_atheist on January 29, 2008 at 9:27 am

95. Comment #117629 by Smith -

Serious fucktard territory. I mean, not even wrong. What twisted cretin can create this shit-bag of nonsense?

2007. A Letter From Hell

Comment #117614 by irate_atheist on January 29, 2008 at 8:31 am

523. Comment #117613 by Cartomancer -

He may be polite, but he's still wrong. And sometimes, that's all that matters.

2008. Belief in Belief

Comment #117612 by irate_atheist on January 29, 2008 at 8:29 am

I believe in belief in the same way that I believe in murder, rape, theft and larceny. I know it's out there, but I don't want it anywhere near me.

2009. A Letter From Hell

Comment #117608 by irate_atheist on January 29, 2008 at 8:19 am

513. Comment #117597 by omega369 -

I believe that everything that we perceive doesn't necessarily exist. I am not even sure that I exist. Anyway thats my philosophy, and I am sticking to it - whether its logical to you guys or not. Personally I feel that it is logical.

Good grief. When you wrote that down, was it supposed to make sense?

2010. 'Irrational Atheist' trounces God-deniers

Comment #117511 by irate_atheist on January 29, 2008 at 2:25 am

Furthermore, not even worth wiping my arse with. I wouldn't want to risk contamination of my faeces.

2011. Ore. Court: Boy Has Say in Circumcision

Comment #117506 by irate_atheist on January 29, 2008 at 2:02 am

103. Comment #117140 by Adam Morrison -

...the HIV/AIDS transmission reduction is supported by the WHO

Yeah man, that Roger Daltrey, what a star.

2012. 'Irrational Atheist' trounces God-deniers

Comment #117504 by irate_atheist on January 29, 2008 at 1:44 am

Fucktard?

2013. New atheists or new anti-dogmatists?

Comment #117103 by irate_atheist on January 28, 2008 at 9:17 am

44. Comment #117101 by Peacebeuponme -

I never laid a finger on her.

2014. Fish out of water: Your Inner Fish

Comment #117099 by irate_atheist on January 28, 2008 at 9:04 am

My inner fish feels battered at present. Cod knows why, though. I haddock good sleep last night so I should feel turbot charged.

2015. New atheists or new anti-dogmatists?

Comment #117087 by irate_atheist on January 28, 2008 at 8:31 am

And I'm dogmatically opposed to religion in the same way that I'm dogmatically opposed to the notion that 2+2 = 5

2016. New atheists or new anti-dogmatists?

Comment #117086 by irate_atheist on January 28, 2008 at 8:30 am

28. Comment #117076 by Artful_Dodger -

this article, like the posts submitted by the vast majority of contributors to this forum, classes as obscurantism any and all belief in a transcendent Creator

That is because it is obscurantism.

...fails to make the necessary distinction between the kind of "faith" that gave rise to the music of Bach (soli Deo gloria) and the "faith" that "inspired" the 9/11 attacks.

At base, there is no difference. Both are delusions.

Many Christian thinkers have shown that they are more than capable of compellingly defending the Christian faith...

No they're not. Spouting irrational assertions in the face of plain evidence does not class as a 'compelling' defense of the indefensible.

There are many well-documented cases of people in the Soviet block, up until the late 80s, who were excluded from public education because they were not prepared to declare that they were atheists.

And there's been a damn sight more who have ben killed or tortured because they weren't Catholic/Protestant/Sunni/Shia etc.

Sorry if you find me somewhat blunt, but I'm not one to be neutral between the fire-engine and the fire.

2017. New atheists or new anti-dogmatists?

Comment #117072 by irate_atheist on January 28, 2008 at 7:53 am

22. Comment #117070 by ianmkz -

Is Occam's Razor a scientific dogma?

Well, it's a blunt tool, but quite useful nonetheless.

2018. A Letter From Hell

Comment #117064 by irate_atheist on January 28, 2008 at 7:30 am

358. Comment #117063 by al-rawandi -

The rational debate generally ends when they start looking ridiculous.

In some cases, the rational debate ends when they start talking...

2019. Ore. Court: Boy Has Say in Circumcision

Comment #117017 by irate_atheist on January 28, 2008 at 4:55 am

95. Comment #117016 by Adam Morrison -

Again, I refer the honourable gentleman to the answer I gave some moments ago.

2020. Ore. Court: Boy Has Say in Circumcision

Comment #116998 by irate_atheist on January 28, 2008 at 2:47 am

91. Comment #116996 by hungarianelephant -

I refer the honourable gentleman to the answer I gave some moments ago.

2021. A Letter From Hell

Comment #116992 by irate_atheist on January 28, 2008 at 2:01 am

303. Comment #116815 by lindseymwright -

You all are taking this so literally. It said the letter was written by a "fictitious" student. There is no claim to truth. The idea behind it is that for those of us who have a relationship with Christ, we should not conceal it. Yes, it is a call to evangelism. That was it's purpose. And it worked. It wasn't meant for non-belivers. It was written for those who do believe. God bless all your souls.

If you're having a relationship with a dead person that historians can't even be certain existed, I'd be inclined to consult a psychiatrist if I were you.

2022. Ore. Court: Boy Has Say in Circumcision

Comment #116991 by irate_atheist on January 28, 2008 at 1:50 am

Fucktard, anyone?

2023. Heath Ledger Death: Baptist Group To Protest At Memorial

Comment #115878 by irate_atheist on January 25, 2008 at 1:14 am

Oblig: Fucktards.

2024. The real danger in Darwin is not evolution, but racism

Comment #115493 by irate_atheist on January 24, 2008 at 8:44 am

215. Comment #115484 by Philip1978 -

You have to admit it was a very bold move by eepeist, I know of very few players who have arrived at Mornington Crescent in such a fashion!

Too bold - especially if Holborn is a wildcard or Lancaster Gate cannot be approached from the north (1973 Convention rules). Putney Bridge is to be avoided at all costs, of course.

2025. The real danger in Darwin is not evolution, but racism

Comment #115464 by irate_atheist on January 24, 2008 at 8:11 am

178. Comment #115443 by epeeist -

Err.. Mornington Crescent.

I'm sorry epeeist - but you can't move through Piccadilly Circus on the diagonal. You'll have to go back to Shepherd's Bush. Unless you're playing the New American rules, of course. (To wit, the winner starts 2 years after the other players and then declares themselves the winner.)

2026. Three Little Pigs 'too offensive'

Comment #115447 by irate_atheist on January 24, 2008 at 7:55 am

86. Comment #115435 by epeeist -

Or is called "The Daily Mail"...written by the ignorant, for the ignorant.

2027. Banned From Church

Comment #115437 by irate_atheist on January 24, 2008 at 7:43 am

46. Comment #115436 by jimbob -

Haw haw!!!

2028. The real danger in Darwin is not evolution, but racism

Comment #115415 by irate_atheist on January 24, 2008 at 7:06 am

160. Comment #115407 by Henri Bergson -

"Equality is a fundamental Christian ethic"

Hmmm. Do you mean, like, women have equal rights as a direct result of Christianity too? Ooh, no, strike out the Catholic Church then.

Or perhaps abolition of slavery? Ah, well, Colossians 3:22 - Slaves, in all things obey those who are your masters on earth, not with external service, as those who merely please men, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. Oops!

I could go on, but I really can't be bothered.

2029. The real danger in Darwin is not evolution, but racism

Comment #115348 by irate_atheist on January 24, 2008 at 4:18 am

118. Comment #115344 by Steve Zara -

I would possibly go even further and only have religions discussed as mythology - the debunking being presented in the same lesson as the myths.

2030. Death Sentence for Afghan Student

Comment #115332 by irate_atheist on January 24, 2008 at 3:08 am

22. Comment #115329 by Tyler Durden -

Rule 2. Never make generalisations.

2031. 'Letter to a Christian Nation' now available in paperback

Comment #115328 by irate_atheist on January 24, 2008 at 3:00 am

39. Comment #111340 by Matt7895 -

All the while, flea books still sit on the shelves next to Bibles and Qur'ans.

Good to see they're keeping their fiction shelves stocked up.

2032. Death Sentence for Afghan Student

Comment #115317 by irate_atheist on January 24, 2008 at 2:11 am

9. Comment #115141 by Diacanu -

Likewise, don't invest in a country with green in its flag.

2033. The real danger in Darwin is not evolution, but racism

Comment #115315 by irate_atheist on January 24, 2008 at 2:03 am

What a knob-jockey!

2034. Jay Spears: Smak Dem Christians Down

Comment #115038 by irate_atheist on January 23, 2008 at 12:53 pm

11. Comment #115030 by Deepthought -

No - it's a misprint in your source. He thought Christian based diets non-christian.

He wasn't generally in favour of cannibalism.

2035. Gay Jesus play blasted by bishop

Comment #115026 by irate_atheist on January 23, 2008 at 12:41 pm

"It's historical nonsense and I wouldn't want to go and see it. Life's too short."

From a Bishop?!

Laugh? I nearly shat!

2036. Three Little Pigs 'too offensive'

Comment #115022 by irate_atheist on January 23, 2008 at 12:37 pm

Not even worth commenting on. Too pathetic (if true).

2037. Lewis Black - The Devil's Handiwork

Comment #115017 by irate_atheist on January 23, 2008 at 12:32 pm

"These people are watching The Flintstones as if it was a documentary."

Classic. Absolutely classic.

2038. Banned From Church

Comment #115016 by irate_atheist on January 23, 2008 at 12:28 pm

1. Comment #115004 by Lana -

It would be nice if this experience would make Mrs. Caskey realize it's all a crock.

I doubt it will, however. After all, with her statement that:

"I don't intend to abandon that church," Mrs. Caskey says. "I feel like I have every right to be there."

She shows herself to be a true ~~idiot~~ believer.

2039. Ken Ham in Leicester April 2008

Comment #114999 by irate_atheist on January 23, 2008 at 12:08 pm

61. Comment #114894 by Roger Stanyard -

Whatever anyone comes up with, it has to be totally legal. No throwing rotten fruit, no abuse, no blocking of people or cars...

Damn. So that means no use of the Hitchens Enema Kit(TM) with the optional Matchbox?

2040. Florida in the process of approving new science standards

Comment #114458 by irate_atheist on January 22, 2008 at 8:35 am

58. Comment #114450 by GoneGolfing -

Indeed. Yet isn't it strange how they rely upon the results of rational science to extend their lives in order that they defer going to their particular heaven whilst poo-pooing some of its most fundamental observations about the universe?

(I am, of course making a small exception for suicide bombers who may, nonetheless, be disappointed when they discover that the '72 virgins' promise is a mistranslation and they're greeted by six dozen Richard Branson lookalikes, all promising faster broadband and more reliable train services.)

2041. Florida in the process of approving new science standards

Comment #114447 by irate_atheist on January 22, 2008 at 8:10 am

52. Comment #114442 by epeeist -

You're just trying to avoid Lord's, aren't you?

2042. Florida in the process of approving new science standards

Comment #114446 by irate_atheist on January 22, 2008 at 8:07 am

49. Comment #114434 by al-rawandi -

Did you see the study where they found cricket can induce comas?

Well, if you're going to head the ball instead of catching it, that would be a possible outcome.

I hope you understand the LBW rules as well. Personally I think them particularly unfair for left-handed orthodox spinners as regards the strictly 'not-out' subsection of the rule when pitching outside leg stump. What is your opinion?

2043. Florida in the process of approving new science standards

Comment #114431 by irate_atheist on January 22, 2008 at 7:52 am

43. Comment #114426 by Steve Zara -

A good way to think of ID is as "continous Creationism".

A misprint methinks. Surely, "continuous Cretinism", is more appropriate?

2044. Florida in the process of approving new science standards

Comment #114427 by irate_atheist on January 22, 2008 at 7:47 am

39. Comment #114422 by al-rawandi -

I must forcibly object. Any game where there are tea breaks, and the game last 3 or 5 days, there is a problem.

Yeah, right. I bet you don't appreciate the Duckworth-Lewis method either.

2045. Vatican slams California firm's cloning experiments

Comment #114341 by irate_atheist on January 22, 2008 at 2:38 am

Ignorant half-wits. Not even worth ignoring.

2046. This Week's Flea

Comment #114036 by irate_atheist on January 21, 2008 at 9:03 am

127. Comment #114008 by Artful_Dodger -

He may well be willing to reveal Himself to those who are willing to have him reveal himself to them - on his terms. I don't know. I'm on that journey.

Sounds like a slippery bastard to me. If you do meet him, I wouldn't trust him if I were you.

By your premise, he sits back in his armchair, does fuck all about anything bad going on and wants to take the credit for everything good. Sounds just like my boss, really. Perhaps that what he is - just a crap boss who wants to hide away in the corner and appears only when there's a pat on the back to be had. Not much of a God, really, wouldn't you agree?

2047. The New Theology

Comment #114025 by irate_atheist on January 21, 2008 at 8:21 am

121. Comment #113975 by brother john

Steve Zara.n 70 "It just isn't true" [that there is or may be a God]. What you mean is:"I don't BELIEVE it's true" because, contrary to what you BELIEVE, there is enormous evidence to back up belief.

Please, tell us what this enormous evidence is so they we can judge for ourselves.

P.S It's good to se you again on the forums.

2048. What Religion's Blind Stranglehold on America Is Doing to Our Democracy

Comment #113965 by irate_atheist on January 21, 2008 at 5:17 am

13. Comment #113605 by VanYoungman -

Why do you slander the munchkins?

Because they can't sue me for defamation.

2049. Ethical storm as scientist becomes first man to clone HIMSELF

Comment #113573 by irate_atheist on January 20, 2008 at 4:27 am

2. Comment #113526 by Janus -

Better yet would be to keep its brain from forming at all, thus ensuring it doesn't even begin to become a person.

Please, no! We don't want clones of Alastair McGrath wandering around.

2050. King Me!

Comment #113570 by irate_atheist on January 20, 2008 at 4:22 am

15. Comment #113474 by Satanburiedfossils -

It's almost like an elaborate con game is going on.

Knock off the first three words and you have, of course, identified the issue. Self-delusion, mutual-delusion, call it what you will. A crock of shit held up for worship by liars and hypocrites.