The problem with these counter-arguments is this:
Theists aren't TRYING to disprove those things. You are.
So yes, we admit we cannot disprove any of things. Accordingly, we don't hate on you or try to debunk it if you chose to believe in them. I actually have a friend who believes in Thor, since you bring it up. I think its silly as heck, but who am I to judge?
Really depends on your definition of "fair", doesn't it? Does fair mean everyone pays the same, or that everyone pays the same percentage of their income? Only one of those can be the case, and either way, its "unfair" under the other definition. Which is why, I suppose, we have BOTH income tax and sales tax: to cover all the bases of unfairness.:P
Seconded. Shielding children from things isn't always a bad thing, and its a large part of what parenting *IS*. Children don't start out with the ability to make informed decisions; you cannot just let them run wild on the internets and expect that they can properly understand everything they might see there until they have had enough life experience and context.
"However, it baffles me that people think that carrying a gun will somehow protect them from the bullets of other people carrying guns. I suppose "As long as I kill him first, I won't get hit". But I don't get where people have the confidence that they will win so overwhelmingly (especially if they aren't trained)."
It won't stop his bullets, you're right about that. And I won't necessarily kill him first.
But having a gun at least gives me a CHANCE, rather than leaving me at the "mercy" of this gun-wielding person who has already shown disregard of the law sufficient to break into my house. What's to stop him shooting me if I don't have a gun? His clearly superior ethics?
No, you only need to leave it unlocked once AND have that one time be coincidentally the ONE time a kid goes looking for it. Still bad, but much less likely than you are implying.
"properly handled and locked up, they're no more dangerous than a hammer "
What part of "Properly handled and locked up" did you get lost on? Your comparisons fail, at least as a counter to the above post.
Yes, this. This right here. I'm so sick of the Fundies making the rest of us look like idiots. Of course, all the anti-religion atheist intellectuals running around bashing any form of belief in God doesn't help, either. (Note, just to make it clear, I'm not saying all atheists or scientists are like this, just that there are those that are quite vocal.)
On behalf of all intelligent and rational conservatives, please be quiet. Calling Obama a muslim, calling him "Barack Hussein Obama" for no good reason(I realize you didn't do this, I am generalizing your behavior along with others who act similarly), these things just reinforce the stereotype of Republican bigotry. And they are WRONG. And ultimately, if he WAS a Muslim, that wouldn't really matter. What, that makes him a terrorist? So please, stop. You aren't helping.
I like to compare the U.S. to the U.N. in these situations. Each state is akin to a member nation. Ask your confused friends, "Do you think it would be fair if decisions in the UN were based on popular votes of members of all the member nations? Thus meaning the more populous nations would control the vote? Or should each nation have an equal voice?" Same thing for the states. Each state wants their voice heard, thus the electoral system. Granted, this is simplifying it a bit, but thats the general idea.
What always gets me is how Bush can be the most evil man in history, but also such a huge and complete idiot. Which is it? (Not directed solely at this post, just a general observation.)
So am I, and I don't give a crap who knows it. That being said, I despise most of the elected Republican officials, Bush included. I voted for him, and I regret it every day now.
Actually, thats a fairly common belief amongst reasonable creationists. The unity of evolution and intelligent design: a creator who set up the rules of the universe such that life would arise in a given manner.
Oh, I guess I forgot to say this, but I'm not saying he definitely *isn't* the worst, either. I'm just saying its a bit too soon, and a bit too emotionally charged of an issue to be decided yet.
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Further, if God created us in his image, I imagine a certain amount of imitation is inherently expected.
The problem with these counter-arguments is this: Theists aren't TRYING to disprove those things. You are. So yes, we admit we cannot disprove any of things. Accordingly, we don't hate on you or try to debunk it if you chose to believe in them. I actually have a friend who believes in Thor, since you bring it up. I think its silly as heck, but who am I to judge?
Really depends on your definition of "fair", doesn't it? Does fair mean everyone pays the same, or that everyone pays the same percentage of their income? Only one of those can be the case, and either way, its "unfair" under the other definition. Which is why, I suppose, we have BOTH income tax and sales tax: to cover all the bases of unfairness. :P
Seconded. Shielding children from things isn't always a bad thing, and its a large part of what parenting *IS*. Children don't start out with the ability to make informed decisions; you cannot just let them run wild on the internets and expect that they can properly understand everything they might see there until they have had enough life experience and context.
This must be why my one-year-old finds my keyboard and mice cables so fascinating, and constantly pulls them down.
Actually,equipped with the blutsauger, the medic can be quite competent on offense.
"However, it baffles me that people think that carrying a gun will somehow protect them from the bullets of other people carrying guns. I suppose "As long as I kill him first, I won't get hit". But I don't get where people have the confidence that they will win so overwhelmingly (especially if they aren't trained)."
It won't stop his bullets, you're right about that. And I won't necessarily kill him first.
But having a gun at least gives me a CHANCE, rather than leaving me at the "mercy" of this gun-wielding person who has already shown disregard of the law sufficient to break into my house. What's to stop him shooting me if I don't have a gun? His clearly superior ethics?
No, you only need to leave it unlocked once AND have that one time be coincidentally the ONE time a kid goes looking for it. Still bad, but much less likely than you are implying.
"properly handled and locked up, they're no more dangerous than a hammer " What part of "Properly handled and locked up" did you get lost on? Your comparisons fail, at least as a counter to the above post.
Yes, this. This right here. I'm so sick of the Fundies making the rest of us look like idiots. Of course, all the anti-religion atheist intellectuals running around bashing any form of belief in God doesn't help, either. (Note, just to make it clear, I'm not saying all atheists or scientists are like this, just that there are those that are quite vocal.)
So by inversing the polarity of the deflector shields, we can kill god?
I'm trying to figure out the justification of modding this a troll, and honestly nothing is coming to me. What is wrong with people?
And hope we don't get attacked, because then we'd be BONED. Are you seriously advocating removing the military entirely?
On behalf of all intelligent and rational conservatives, please be quiet. Calling Obama a muslim, calling him "Barack Hussein Obama" for no good reason(I realize you didn't do this, I am generalizing your behavior along with others who act similarly), these things just reinforce the stereotype of Republican bigotry. And they are WRONG. And ultimately, if he WAS a Muslim, that wouldn't really matter. What, that makes him a terrorist? So please, stop. You aren't helping.
Insightful? Really?
I like to compare the U.S. to the U.N. in these situations. Each state is akin to a member nation. Ask your confused friends, "Do you think it would be fair if decisions in the UN were based on popular votes of members of all the member nations? Thus meaning the more populous nations would control the vote? Or should each nation have an equal voice?" Same thing for the states. Each state wants their voice heard, thus the electoral system. Granted, this is simplifying it a bit, but thats the general idea.
Changing it faced with new evidence is fine and dandy. Changing it several times based on what is politically expedient is slimy and two-faced.
Normally I'd ignore this, but this is too intriguing.. do you have a source for this?
Well, TFA is about SecondLife..
What always gets me is how Bush can be the most evil man in history, but also such a huge and complete idiot. Which is it? (Not directed solely at this post, just a general observation.)
So am I, and I don't give a crap who knows it. That being said, I despise most of the elected Republican officials, Bush included. I voted for him, and I regret it every day now.
Yes! This! A million times this!
Actually, thats a fairly common belief amongst reasonable creationists. The unity of evolution and intelligent design: a creator who set up the rules of the universe such that life would arise in a given manner.
my god... its full of strawmen....
Oh, I guess I forgot to say this, but I'm not saying he definitely *isn't* the worst, either. I'm just saying its a bit too soon, and a bit too emotionally charged of an issue to be decided yet.