SageAgainstTheMachine

Quite true. The trouble is, when it comes to religion, people essentially have their minds made up. So debate leads to argumentation, which leads to proselytizing, which leads to douchebaggery. EDIT: And in regards to the Christmas thing, there is no war on Christmas. Christmas absolutely monopolizes late November through early January in this country.

Whoever you're quoting didn't post those things in this thread. If people are talking about thinning the herd, that is pretty !@#$ed, but the next time I hear of a violent crime in the name of No God will be the first. Anyway, atheists in general refuse to look in the mirror? Isn't that painting with the broad brush you want to condemn?

Happy FB good Doctor!

Very sorry to hear of your loss. Yet another testament to why it's not just a game.

My favorite: "But isn't your life just so meaningless?"

May his noodly appendage bless you always.

I've only read the synopsis on wikipedia and the mention of this still makes me shudder.

I was referring specifically to the creation story in Genesis, which in my opinion absolutely counts as mythology. It is unsubstantiated. If I've been overly harsh, I can assure you that wasn't my intention. Most religious people are decent and kind. Most PEOPLE are decent and kind. That, I do believe.

Wouldn't the onus, then, be to teach every theory on creation and let the kids decide? The Navajo have a pretty intriguing mythology. As for who's more zealous among the zealots from each group, there's nothing but empirical evidence. I will say that atheists aren't known for promising eternal torture to those who don't align.

The difference being that Evolution Theory is striving toward 100% accuracy, while Judeo-Christian creation mythology is 100% unsubstantiated and just fine with it. Which, as you point out, shouldn't be a problem. Live and let live, right? Except, HERE'S the problem...many Creationists would prefer that public schools eschew scientific theory for mythology. Sadly, there has been some success in this regard. That officially makes it a social issue. People should believe what makes them happy. In fact, believing that there's a god who set evolution in motion is logical. Not my belief, but it defies nothing besides the burden of proof. But let's not write a false narrative where the majority of the vitriol is coming from the agnostic side. Let me ask you something. If poll results were released tomorrow that showed 46% of Americans believed Zeus and Prometheus crafted mankind out of clay, wouldn't you find that just a little troublesome?

I'm a novice to this realm, but this seems like an interesting tidbit...what's the deal?

And they say pimpin aint easy!

Not one of those situations where you can clear it with HR?

Good man. On top of the donation, I've spammed my facebook friends . Hopefully a couple of them feel like opening their wallets.

More accurately, the number of Congressmen who pretend to believe in creation as to not lose their base.

It's sad, though. The Thetan levels of the average American are through the roof and they're doing nothing about it.

http://www.gallup.com/poll/155003/Hold-Creationist-View-Human-Origins.aspx?version=print Slow clap

Stop half-way through that next enormous burrito. It might just save your life.

Seriously Cotton, do this. I think you'll see more than a few dollars coming in from TBD. Keeping your family in my thoughts, buddy.

The attorneys were doing their job. That's the legal system, everybody has the right to defense.

Shut the !@#$ up, Donny.

Madsen got released? I am so !@#$ing done with this team!

Holy unreadable walls of text, Batman!

I'll throw in another vote for DSOTM. The Wall has quite a few tracks that are frankly unlistenable.

The chipmunks that live in my backyard. I see those cute little !@#$ers scooting around every morning and it puts a on my face. - Also, it's interesting that most people include something to do with kids. Further illustrates my philosophy that we should aim to be more child-like and less childish!