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Comments by Verylee


1. 'Spiritual' dentist fined $10,000

Comment #180203 by Verylee on May 14, 2008 at 11:14 am

Holey Molars!

2. Americans pray at the pump for cheaper petrol

Comment #179218 by Verylee on May 12, 2008 at 10:33 pm

Aaaaah isn't that sweet!

Nothing solipsistic about religion is there?

3. 'My daughter deserved to die for falling in love'

Comment #178457 by Verylee on May 11, 2008 at 1:01 pm

Cardinal Murphy O'Connor: "...having a country in which, if you like, a God free zone, a dictatorship ruled by reason, and where does it lead? To terror and oppression..."


This indoctrination has to end.
Whether it is the Imams, Cardinals or Ben Stein and his cohorts, they all suffer from the same delusions. This indoctrination has to end. They only have one agenda, and the end justifies the means.

4. Richard Dawkins interviewed by John Humphrys on Cardinal Murphy O'Connor

Comment #177943 by Verylee on May 10, 2008 at 2:59 am

@ comment 127.
There is a difference between "Why was the Cardinal's lecture given such prominent billing on a national news programme AT ALL?" (i.e. a prime time slot)
And the totalitarian...
"Why was the Cardinal's lecture given any billing on a national news programme AT ALL? (i.e. no slot)

5. Faith in Britain today

Comment #177054 by Verylee on May 8, 2008 at 1:58 pm

Do people think it is worth bothering to go on the radio to talk about it?

I imagine that you (R.D.) are getting the status of a ratings booster by now! and if people are listening when you talk (and they are), then why not expose all this nonsense at every opportunity. We are reaching a tipping point with "soft" religion, but there is still a long way to go regarding hard core delusions.

6. Faith in Britain today

Comment #177028 by Verylee on May 8, 2008 at 1:33 pm

I smell the whiff of desperation. Mullahs, imams (and those nice atheists) are right on your tail. Who are you going to appease/plead to hoping to be eaten last?
If all else fails, just turn nasty and fight back.

7. A New Jack Chick Tract: Moving On Up!

Comment #175042 by Verylee on May 4, 2008 at 8:48 am

@ 46 by Fides

Hitler was a catholic, he wasn't a true scotsman.

8. Is religion a threat to rationality and science?

Comment #174523 by Verylee on May 2, 2008 at 2:54 pm

OK. One last time, then I give up (again).

"I highly recommend you just give up as well."
It's so much christinsanity that I fear a return to sanity is now impossible.
Smug, struck out, or what?

9. Is religion a threat to rationality and science?

Comment #174336 by Verylee on May 2, 2008 at 7:41 am

Which features did Jesus inherit from his dad?

The holey parts?
I'll get me coat....! ; )

Edit: And a penchant for strong alcoholic beverages

10. Is religion a threat to rationality and science?

Comment #174241 by Verylee on May 1, 2008 at 11:28 pm

Which would lend additional gravity to the argument?

Ein-Steinery in general I would think, as Ben-Steinery is only applicable in special cases!

11. Is religion a threat to rationality and science?

Comment #174235 by Verylee on May 1, 2008 at 11:19 pm

comment by riandouglas: Verylee, it's all relative :-)
Do you mean that in general or in a special way?

12. Is religion a threat to rationality and science?

Comment #174223 by Verylee on May 1, 2008 at 11:04 pm

Comment #174191 by Dr Benway

The idiom now for "tom-foolery" is "Ben-Steinery."

The corollary being..."Ein-Steinery"

13. Is religion a threat to rationality and science?

Comment #174039 by Verylee on May 1, 2008 at 1:16 pm

Comment #174015 by seeker_of_truth

a short list that covers a historical string from 2700 BCE to 250 BCE. If really need more verification, there's something to go off of but I refuse to do any more homework on this silly issue.

This is proof that the earth is "At Least" 4,500 years old....well that answers everything, no more questions!
No wonder R.D refuses to debate(?) this kind of thinking. He says it's because it would look bad on his CV, but we all know the real reason is that he is scared they will wipe the floor with him!

14. Bill Good Interviews Richard Dawkins

Comment #174033 by Verylee on May 1, 2008 at 1:00 pm

The Golden Rule: "He who has the gold, makes the rules".

15. Bill Good Interviews Richard Dawkins

Comment #173822 by Verylee on May 1, 2008 at 9:19 am

I didn't know where to post this, I thought this was as good a place as any!
I don't post very often because the standard of the posters here is so high and I have often felt that my comments would be inconsequential and redundant in comparison! I don't really know how to say this haha! but I have been lurking since late last year, and I have often wondered about the no regulation policy. If it was not some sort of social (evolutionary!) experiment to see how the fora and its fawna would develop over time. Whether the site would become self regulatory (as in 3 strikes and you are out) or descend into bun fights and the lowest common denominator?
I have noticed that several of the more respected and respectable posters have ceased posting (Steve Zara being the latest) I am sure partly as a result of the deliberate sabotaging of the site by IDiots and theists with their deceit, malice, ignorance (feigned or otherwise), evasions etc etc...and also it has to be said, some of the reason-able members do not come across as reason-able as they would like to think. When Dr B suggested "three strikes and you're out". I thought "Yessss", but it will only work if it is adhered to. So until then I guess we will have to put up with the wooters, seekers, D.R's, old tired arguments as they will feel under no pressure to change or come up with anything new.
I hope I am making sense!! I have learnt so much from this site, I would hate to see it descend into the lowest common denominator.

16. Is religion a threat to rationality and science?

Comment #173046 by Verylee on April 30, 2008 at 9:10 am

In other words, if you don't provide any data for your opinion that the Earth is at least 4,500 years old,

Utter silliness of which I tire.
I'm off for the day and may be back tomorrow. I don't know why I refuse to accustom myself to the bias that whittles 'argumentation' down to the level as is evidenced by this post

Well, I also think that the earth is at least 4,500 years old as well. In fact I think it is at least 4 to 4.5 billion years old (as do 99%). I think seeker was being disingenious and pedantic to justify his quitting in a huff. He does not have the courage of his convictions to state clearly, exactly what he does believe. He obviously does not believe his beliefs like a good believer should.

17. Orangutan attempts to hunt fish with spear

Comment #172258 by Verylee on April 29, 2008 at 11:57 am

Comment 72. by Border Collie.
Thanks for that Border Collie. Unfortunately (or fortunately!) I do not have a TV...I hope my comments did not come across as a bit narky. I lived in the bush for a long time, and I have seen the lengths that photographers and filmers would go to to get (create) a shot, so my first reaction was, "set-up"! I have no doubt that the "Forest Men" have caught and eaten fish in the way you describe, but I think it would be very local incidence. Their main diet is veggie burger and regular flies to go, when no-one is looking!

18. Orangutan attempts to hunt fish with spear

Comment #171017 by Verylee on April 28, 2008 at 8:37 am

Nice pic, but I am a bit (very!) skeptical about its veracity. It looks very contrived/set up to me, and I thought that Orangutans ate fruit and bugs in the main, so why would one decide to go for such a slippery catch (High effort/low payoff) for protein when mice and voles would suffice? I don't know, it's in the Mail, so it must be true! Holiday snap of the editor maybe?

19. Student's 'Be Happy, Not Gay' t-shirt ok

Comment #169454 by Verylee on April 26, 2008 at 6:11 am

I think that the slogan says more about the wearer than the emotional state of Gays....consciousness raising in a perverse way. Those that agree with the sentiment will think no further anyway, but those who have not really thought much about it, may think...."You know, they really are a bunch of F***ing bigots."
Some of the CRETINists and IDiots that post here are damaging their own causes in much the same way I am sure.

20. Tyrannosaurus rex protein proves dinosaurs evolved into birds

Comment #169413 by Verylee on April 26, 2008 at 3:18 am

Yes babrock. I am with Steve on this one as well. I find your posts difficult and somewhat irritating to read. I usually do not bother to read them any more...if I do, it's out of a morbid curiosity to see if you have taken any notice of the requests made previously. I am adding this post in the hope that if others also find it irritating they will also ask you nicely! Who knows, maybe it only affects a few of us!!

21. Lying for Jesus?

Comment #168445 by Verylee on April 25, 2008 at 6:40 am

Green Ink Troll = GIT..I like it!

22. Lying for Jesus?

Comment #168401 by Verylee on April 25, 2008 at 5:45 am

Comment by annabanana

I was just wondering what your children plan to study when they go to college and if they intend on going to a religiously influenced school or not.

Thanks for asking that Anna.....I was wondering exactly the same, but I do not want to be drawn into this um discussion!

23. Investigating Atheism

Comment #167015 by Verylee on April 23, 2008 at 2:40 pm

The top banner picture is quite telling. I suppose that is the fundy evangelical preacher on the right at his pulpit/lectern, and the atheist enlightenment philosopher at his scrolls on the left? Or maybe not!

24. Investigating Atheism

Comment #166855 by Verylee on April 23, 2008 at 1:06 pm

AKA The Politically Correct Guide To Atheism. Not only that but it also seems to me, to want to try to intellectualise the concept of Atheism, which is pretty simple really. I guess that's universities for you!

EDIT:

(About Us)The website has been put together by a group of academics and researchers at the faculty of Divinity at the University of Cambridge, and at the University of Oxford. The team have no set view on the subject, and aim to give a fully independent, but informed statement about this important subject.

They seem to be theologians and religious psychologists in the main. One of them is being funded by the Templeton Foundation

25. Sex for diploma offer caught on tape

Comment #164381 by Verylee on April 20, 2008 at 6:56 am

Comment #164377 by Steve Zara

Perhaps this article is funny, and I am suffering from my usual humour deficiency? :)

No, I agree with all you said Steve. The article has about as much relevance as an article about an atheist doing something virtuous being posted on a religious site (DR's!)

26. Lying for Jesus?

Comment #161571 by Verylee on April 15, 2008 at 12:13 pm

1583. Comment #161541 by mcoville

I do find it funny that you did not use your known name on the guest sign in sheet, why use Clint Dawkins?

Why? would they "Expell" him too!
As I understand it. The invitation was in the name of P.Z. Myers PLUS guests (no names were requested). When RD went to check/sign in as an invited guest he showed the I.D that he had on him which was his passport, which showed his birth certificate name as Clinton Richard Dawkins. I bet he signed (If he had to) with his usual signature. Who reads them? They saw the I.D.
My everyday name is not the same as the one on my passport either.

27. Ancient serpent shows its leg

Comment #159536 by Verylee on April 12, 2008 at 12:28 pm

If these transitionals keep appearing, Dog itself will have pop up and show a leg, 'cos if jesus christ himself appeared he would be villified and ridiculed as a fake by all christians whatever their various denominations. Jesus had better not pop up in an islamic country, unless he wants to go thru all that again!

28. Fleabytes

Comment #159425 by Verylee on April 12, 2008 at 7:11 am

Hi Philip and Geoff: Could it be related to the practice of genethliacs...A skill Cartomancer would be an adept at!
Happy birthday Geoff!

29. Whale 'missing link' discovered

Comment #155020 by Verylee on April 4, 2008 at 4:42 am

Cause what may now seem the "best fitting explanation", will be regarded as a joke to future generations! Your kids will laugh at you for believing such nonsense!

Possibly yes, but so what? That's science. Future generations of scientists will take up the mantle and continue to ask questions and get answers based on reason, lifetimes of research and available evidence. How much easier it would be if everyone just agreed that goddidit and that we prostrate ourselves in front of all its gory. Oh the arrogance of scientists.

30. Protests no concern for outspoken atheist

Comment #154943 by Verylee on April 4, 2008 at 2:54 am

Derick Gillies, of the Free Church of Scotland, said there was an unbalanced debate between those believing in creationism and those believing in evolution.

Unbalanced being the operative word.

31. Police: Girl Dies After Parents Pray for Healing Instead of Seeking Medical Help

Comment #151862 by Verylee on March 29, 2008 at 3:16 pm

Come on, Robertson, D'Souza, McGrath, Revcort or whoever else. Come and explain

Their silence is deafening. Maybe it's a good thing as they would most likely post something crass, evasive or offensive, or maybe they just don't care? Our blasphemy is more worthy of their contempt.

32. Beware the Believers

Comment #151823 by Verylee on March 29, 2008 at 1:39 pm

I really don't understand how you can't see that Dawkins, Hitchens and Dennett are being mercilessly lampooned in this video

So what? "Sticks and stones..."

33. Beware the Believers

Comment #151816 by Verylee on March 29, 2008 at 1:12 pm

LOLspeak. You no haz.

Srzly my dear....I don't give a damn!

EDIT: Or should I say "A rose by any other name..."!

34. Beware the Believers

Comment #151809 by Verylee on March 29, 2008 at 12:52 pm

I feel kind of proud to have been an old fogey since age 10.

Heyyyy Catz....Chill bros...iz juzlike obzervashun ov da kontempry poplar kulture today. The brothas in the lab is dissing big bro in the sky. Much ado about nada as a celeb scribbler once sed, srzly.

35. Police: Girl Dies After Parents Pray for Healing Instead of Seeking Medical Help

Comment #150497 by Verylee on March 27, 2008 at 2:25 am

Natural selection at work on the religion meme?

36. Police: Girl Dies After Parents Pray for Healing Instead of Seeking Medical Help

Comment #150085 by Verylee on March 26, 2008 at 12:51 pm

Comment by scottishgeologist

No doubt we'll get the usual pish about "not testing god" or "his ways are mysterious" and all that verbal limbo dancing to try to explain it away.
Instead of the glaringly obvious: PRAYER DOES NOT WORK - THERE IS NO GOD

As in "Are you calling me deluded? HOW very dare you"!

37. Police: Girl Dies After Parents Pray for Healing Instead of Seeking Medical Help

Comment #150053 by Verylee on March 26, 2008 at 12:20 pm

Comment by scottishgeologist

That story is sickening. Perhaps one of our theists would like to comment on it.

I was thinking the same, but I think there will be silence or the usual "It's not my dog". With apologies to Monsieur Clouseau.

38. Happy Birthday, Richard Dawkins!

Comment #149976 by Verylee on March 26, 2008 at 11:25 am

Many Many Happy Returns. Thank you so much for throwing down the gauntlet to ALL religions and their indoctrinees, and for taking up the mantle of reason and common sense on behalf of all of us. You are an inspiration to so many, long may it continue.

39. It looks like Man crucified

Comment #148640 by Verylee on March 23, 2008 at 1:46 pm

many of the vocal people involved are often quite stupid, or just assholes.

Dammit. And there was me thinking that being an atheist would make me a "Bright".

40. John Templeton: God's sugar daddy

Comment #148563 by Verylee on March 23, 2008 at 9:56 am

@ fides_et_ratio.
I should have known better than to try and be ironic, when every post is critically examined by all! That was a response worthy of weeflea! I guess the nuance was not picked up....I apologise for not being clearer.

41. It looks like Man crucified

Comment #148506 by Verylee on March 23, 2008 at 8:18 am

Their arguments tend to diminish the scope of human achievement, emphasising our smallness in the Universe, that we are prisoners of our biology, and that we are all going to Hell in a plastic carrier bag with no prospect of salvation

Having a "crisis of faith" perhaps with the doctrine and dogma of atheism?

42. John Templeton: God's sugar daddy

Comment #148494 by Verylee on March 23, 2008 at 7:58 am

In general, the problem with our culture is narcissism, solipsism and selfishness," ....'Just love and let everything else take care of itself'

Am I misunderstanding something here?

43. Two More Fleas

Comment #147192 by Verylee on March 20, 2008 at 2:47 am

Thank you for finding me an audience!

Haha! De rien!.....I have to say that these paragons of virtue do more to promote science and reason than I could ever hope to do! We should be paying them!

44. Two More Fleas

Comment #147183 by Verylee on March 20, 2008 at 2:23 am

Comment #147178 by Philip1978

Until then tovarishch, keep deluding yourself

Yes! And keep posting! All of you Clearxxxxs et al....The bile, the venom, the illiteracy and the ignorance is a wonder to perceive. There are 10s of thousands of members of this site, and many more visitors I am sure, and if you and you ilk are the standard bearers for your various denominations you are doing us all a great favour, thank you, keep up the good work! I get my friends to take a look at some of the bile, lies, distortions, evasions that frequently occur....it gives them food for thought or at the very least a good laugh for the day...So once again, thanks to you all.

45. Fleabytes

Comment #145455 by Verylee on March 17, 2008 at 3:38 pm

Comment #145452 by Quetzalcoatl

Yeah, got to watch out for those Devilled eggs

You "beat" me to it!!

46. Fleabytes

Comment #145431 by Verylee on March 17, 2008 at 3:12 pm

Comment #145423 by clairpenser

Having stated such a knock down argument against atheism. What do you have to say about that?

Hahaha! Must try harder!

47. Fleabytes

Comment #145372 by Verylee on March 17, 2008 at 2:12 pm

Comment #145328 by al-rawandi

I think we should pull a Robertson and write an article where we take all of Pathfinder and Wooter's posts and hold them up and say: "See what theists think, this sums it up".

Great idea! I also think there is a book in all these weird and wonderfull posts! A lot to be shared and learnt by all.

48. Fleabytes

Comment #145348 by Verylee on March 17, 2008 at 1:53 pm

I thought this was a clear-thinkning oasis and if I've offended then I apologise
I do not think many are easily offended on this site, and the point you were trying to make was atheists have no morals. Splinters and logs?

49. Fleabytes

Comment #145309 by Verylee on March 17, 2008 at 1:20 pm

not the gibbering babbon's of ATHEISM.

When did GOD AND BIBLE ever answer question? only LOGIC AND ET.

50. Fleabytes

Comment #145169 by Verylee on March 17, 2008 at 10:33 am

Comment #145144 by Paula Kirby
Wow! I think that there are many of us who would concur..."If I despise David - and I do - it is simply because time and time and time again his behaviour on this site has been and continues to be despicable" Can we change that to a We

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