The religious already believe that they've considered everything they need to know about evolution
Do you not see the problem with your statement?!
They are not even aware of what they need to concider. (ignorant)
Not being aware of what they're not aware of, they assume, incorrectly, that they are aware of it all (arrogant)
They are, then, refuse any new information, even when factual, as they have now decided they are aware of it all (arrogant)
This blocks them from being able to *actually* concider everything they need to know (ignorant)
Cognitive dissonance kicks into overdrive (arrogant)
The world is black and white, it's us and them (arrogant)
Satisfied with having conflated their misunderstanding with their position (ignorant)
It is so saddening that humility is never in this picture. Isn't it what they get taught in Bible school?
As for my own, it's simple... show me where I am wrong, and if I am, I'll admit to it. I won't even get offended. It's easy when you leave your highschool antics behind and grow up a little (just a little).
This is catering to the lowest common denominator. I respect your opinion, but I would hate its consequences. Please do not dumb down the language for the sake of those who refuse to learn it in the first place.
And we're supposed to think you're not suffering from delusions? All your blab about the provability of God's existance isn't any more meaningful than the colour of my hair.
You should know that this title was not chosen by him. Say "thank you" to his publishers for being sensationalist marketing pricks that they are. He hated that title.
This post is a rather glaring example of that tone
How? It was stated that "Athiesm is the existence of nothing". That's not what atheism is, but it is often what theistic people believe athiesm is. Ironically, whenever it's pointed out to them that this is not the position an athiest takes they argue tooth and nail from their own interpertation, arrogantly dismissing alternatives that do not even argue about God's existence. For whatever reason, it's either you believe God exists, or you believe he does not. Shame, really, as I take neither position, and I am not agnostic by any means either. If these are the only 3 categories you're aware of, it is likely that someone like me will utterly confuse you. They simply do not describe me.
I didn't ask for any evidence, if that's what you're implying. My point is very basic. Religion may have been mentioned, but the real reason is always inhumane treatment by those thinking them masters of others in society. Religion is mentioned because said "masters" often claim an affiliation to one, and, sadly justify their actions in its name. It's hardly surprizing that an ignorant population would easily conflate the two and lump them into a single focus of hatred.
Clearly this must be about his beliefs, as any other notion is unfathomable. Especially that it's not about yours... That's the problem with the religious slant, you can't comprehend what it's like not to hold a belief.
Calling all religious believers "delusional" by definition, meets your criteria fully.
So recognizing something for what it is makes one a biggot?! No wonder we are fucked. Ideas like this make any meaningful conversation a figment of the imagination. Political correctness at its worst.
Yes, cause you know, no priest was ever found to do the same thing. Get real, neither atheism nor religion is at the core of a sick psyche. Get your head out of your ass.
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It's your clue to stop arguing, turn around, and leave the poor bastard to his fate. No one will benefit from mutually assured stupidity.
Do you not see the problem with your statement?!
It is so saddening that humility is never in this picture. Isn't it what they get taught in Bible school?
As for my own, it's simple... show me where I am wrong, and if I am, I'll admit to it. I won't even get offended. It's easy when you leave your highschool antics behind and grow up a little (just a little).
This is catering to the lowest common denominator. I respect your opinion, but I would hate its consequences. Please do not dumb down the language for the sake of those who refuse to learn it in the first place.
The bits that require him to think and come to a logical, unemotionally charged conclusion.
I'm sure that'll work even better...
Yeah, that must be it. No way he'd inform himself on the subject. Especially any better than you, of course.
Jasper?
And we're supposed to think you're not suffering from delusions? All your blab about the provability of God's existance isn't any more meaningful than the colour of my hair.
You should know that this title was not chosen by him. Say "thank you" to his publishers for being sensationalist marketing pricks that they are. He hated that title.
How? It was stated that "Athiesm is the existence of nothing". That's not what atheism is, but it is often what theistic people believe athiesm is. Ironically, whenever it's pointed out to them that this is not the position an athiest takes they argue tooth and nail from their own interpertation, arrogantly dismissing alternatives that do not even argue about God's existence. For whatever reason, it's either you believe God exists, or you believe he does not. Shame, really, as I take neither position, and I am not agnostic by any means either. If these are the only 3 categories you're aware of, it is likely that someone like me will utterly confuse you. They simply do not describe me.
Thank you for being informative. The sarcasm didn't make it through, it seems. We're trying to express the same sentiment.
Oh really? What exactly did you infer from that first sentence? Too bad the irony of what you've replied with escaped you.
I didn't ask for any evidence, if that's what you're implying. My point is very basic. Religion may have been mentioned, but the real reason is always inhumane treatment by those thinking them masters of others in society. Religion is mentioned because said "masters" often claim an affiliation to one, and, sadly justify their actions in its name. It's hardly surprizing that an ignorant population would easily conflate the two and lump them into a single focus of hatred.
I don't. Why would you expect that of me?
That is, perhaps, one of the greatest delusions of those that claim to "believe".
And we all KNOW, absolutely KNOW that the violence was absolutely due to the fact that they were rejecting religion. Nice strawman there...
Clearly this must be about his beliefs, as any other notion is unfathomable. Especially that it's not about yours... That's the problem with the religious slant, you can't comprehend what it's like not to hold a belief.
Funny how "religion" is "christianity". This subject is not for you.
So recognizing something for what it is makes one a biggot?! No wonder we are fucked. Ideas like this make any meaningful conversation a figment of the imagination. Political correctness at its worst.
See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infinite_monkey_theorem and educate yourself on the actual point being made.
Wow. I believe this is the single most beautiful concept I ever read. Unity of both concepts, with such a simple thought. Thanks!
Interesting if true.
It was relevant to this thread? Shills deserve nothing but, if anything at all.
Yes, cause you know, no priest was ever found to do the same thing. Get real, neither atheism nor religion is at the core of a sick psyche. Get your head out of your ass.
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