1. Malaysia firm's 'Muslim car' plan

Comment #87706 by Deicide on November 12, 2007 at 11:16 pm

Christian cars are easier to engineer, of course. all you need is a dashboard Jesus and maybe a cross to hang from the mirror. Clearly the muslim world is behind the times in finally getting their own vehicles.

2. 'Jesus loves you' email

Comment #66375 by Deicide on August 29, 2007 at 8:53 pm

Jesus doesn't love you, but he thinks you have a great personality. -George Carlin

3. Researchers May Remake Neanderthal DNA

Comment #52557 by Deicide on June 27, 2007 at 9:24 am

Lol, how condescending do you need to be, Spinoza? of course it's a joke.

4. Researchers May Remake Neanderthal DNA

Comment #52543 by Deicide on June 27, 2007 at 8:30 am

Gentlemen, we can rebuild him...

Now that we have their DNA we can bring them back Jurassic Park style and ask them personally how they went extinct. lol

5. Trio to rock against religion

Comment #52434 by Deicide on June 27, 2007 at 3:05 am

The satanism in metal is usually mere imagery, aimed at being an abraisive message against mainstream religions. Few bands actually believe in satan, and some of those who claim to may just be trying to outdo their fellow bands in a SpinalTap-esque sort of way; being over the top and more extreme than their competition in order to get attention. Kerry King, guitarist for Slayer (one of the biggest metal bands of the last two decades), writes openly satanic messages but in interviews says it is all because "religion is the biggest bullshit story ever told."

Interestingly, Tom Araya, vocalist for Slayer, claims to be a Catholic and I saw a weird interview of him trying to juxtapose his personal beliefs with his band's message. It was a perfect example of how people can manage to "compartmentalize" their brains in such a way that they believe one thing and say the opposite (I guess it's not just christian scientists who are capable of this). Still, I wonder how he can convince himself to sing songs such as "God Hates Us All," "Behind the Crooked Cross," "Cult,"(referring to christianity) or anything from their most recent album, "Christ Illusion." I'm just glad that he lets his guitarists write their material.

6. Trio to rock against religion

Comment #52202 by Deicide on June 26, 2007 at 1:11 pm

Ah yes, Metal speaking out against religion... most metal bands are non religious and many have explicitly anti-religious themes and lyrics, but a music festival dedicated to freedom from religion? Don't think I've heard of that before.

Makes me proud to be a metal-head.

7. Egypt mufti says female circumcision forbidden

Comment #52197 by Deicide on June 26, 2007 at 1:00 pm

Mind rebel: "It's a shame, but circumcision is the same thing and equally pointless."

Ugh, As a circumcised male, I must object. Circumcision has never caused me any problems of any kind. Yes, it is pointless, but the same as female circumcision? absolutely not.

The Abrahamic faiths and the societies created or controlled by them have always been patriarchal in nature; if circumcision was truly damaging to male sexuality, these male-dominated societies would have gotten rid of the practice long ago.