801. Fallen Pastor Seeks Aid to Pursue Studies

Comment #68615 by robotaholic on September 7, 2007 at 10:17 pm

Ted Haggard is truely great...such a wonderful reputation, and his congregation is truely flurishing, god must be with him *LOL*

802. Interview with Richard Dawkins and John Cornwell

Comment #68614 by robotaholic on September 7, 2007 at 10:16 pm

It was very short

803. Honest Mistakes or Willful Mendacity

Comment #68198 by robotaholic on September 6, 2007 at 10:30 am

If I were personally quoted and misrepresentated I'd be irritated also. However this kind of thing is very common:
I remember a book "Life - How did it get here? By Evolution or by Creation" by Jehovah's Witnesses and they kept using examples which misrepresented evolution claiming it only depended on chance (jabbing a stick into a stereo and asking Do you think this will make the stereo play better? - of course not - that is what mutation can be likened to) - of course it said nothing about evolution by natural selection... and I used to think most religious people just couldn't understand evolution - but in retrospect - no they were just lying and deliberately misrepresenting evolution. Violating if you will #9. lol - the reading of it is very annoying - I can only imagine if I MYSELF were misquoted and then reading THAT!

804. Bible Belter

Comment #68179 by robotaholic on September 6, 2007 at 9:49 am

You are right Professor Dawkins. I really loved CH's book. He is a wonderful writer- and so are you sir. I love your books as well as your public speaking, you are a great reviewer and wonderful critical thinker. You both are simply amazing.

I feel like in 100 yrs you and CH, and the whole crowd of you will be known as really great people, great thinkers.

CHEERS!

805. Pig study sheds new light on the colonisation of Europe by early farmers

Comment #67807 by robotaholic on September 4, 2007 at 10:53 pm

...and I thought that people from the middle east generally didn't like pork

806. Christopher Hitchens on BookTV

Comment #67691 by robotaholic on September 4, 2007 at 11:29 am

I realized that regardless of the topic, when CH speaks, I learn something new either about history, literature, or have a new joke.

807. The Flea Circus moves to your iPod!

Comment #67436 by robotaholic on September 3, 2007 at 12:24 pm

the whole system of having the ipod and the mp3's downloaded and also TGD book together seems to making having the ipod irrelevant in the first place - and it surely isn't covenient.

808. Review of Darwin's Angel: An Angelic Response to the God Delusion

Comment #67023 by robotaholic on September 1, 2007 at 11:04 am

yeah I commented on the website and it doesn't show mine either.

809. Review of Darwin's Angel: An Angelic Response to the God Delusion

Comment #67015 by robotaholic on September 1, 2007 at 10:42 am

Ms Vickers clearly doesn't complicate her opinions through familiarity with the books she's reviewing. - that is the best line in response to this review that I've read.

810. Review of Darwin's Angel: An Angelic Response to the God Delusion

Comment #67006 by robotaholic on September 1, 2007 at 10:05 am

i have tried to comment so many times on this stupid review and it just makes me upset - the author is a fucking liar

811. Polling Data on Science and Religion

Comment #67001 by robotaholic on September 1, 2007 at 9:39 am

Just like Dawkins has said many times - people who are being polled lie.. and they probably lie on poles about god more than on other poles. I'll bet religious peer pressure has alot to do with the skewed results of poles.

We are more numerous than you think - and it "feels" like the religious surge is over and it's going the other way -but that's my subjective experience

812. The Fear Factor: When the Brain Decides It's Time to Scram

Comment #66997 by robotaholic on September 1, 2007 at 9:25 am

oh cmon cmon cmon! stop it!

813. Fruit fly parasite's gene invasion raises questions over evolution

Comment #66996 by robotaholic on September 1, 2007 at 9:20 am

sure that article is scientific and neeto but gosh, its' gross - "a parasite that infests egg and sperm of fruit fly" ARGHHHHHH

814. A World of Eloquence in an Upturned Palm

Comment #66752 by robotaholic on August 31, 2007 at 8:08 am

sounds to me like alot of anthropomorphizing- hey wait, that's the whole point?

815. Orthodox Call on Sinners To Give Chickens a Fairer Shake

Comment #66749 by robotaholic on August 31, 2007 at 7:58 am

it's a good thing it's chickens instead of like Aligators ;)

ok so this goes farther than just believing in invisible people with superpowers- now you have to swing chickens, cut into genetalia, grow your temple hair long, wear silly hats! - I dunno, seems like alot - just to live forever...

Life extension technology seems like a safer bet

816. Gene regulation in humans is closer than expected to simple organisms

Comment #66679 by robotaholic on August 30, 2007 at 11:09 pm

dude, I think it's yeast that rises-

817. The importance of doubt

Comment #66527 by robotaholic on August 30, 2007 at 9:23 am

I fail to see his point anywhere. You would think people would quit using Stalin and Hitler as examples of anything anymore as murder is usually performed by the the pathalogical whereas the inquisition and other religious atrocities were performed by leages of people all with the same religious mindvirus. He also misspelled recognize in the 5th paragraph on the top line.

818. Christopher Hitchens and Bill Donohue on Mother Teresa

Comment #66352 by robotaholic on August 29, 2007 at 6:47 pm

you were right 66346 Auld - they kept her letters, even though it was her dying wish that they be destroyed -that is pretty much proof of what Hitchens says that she was used for publicity- I think that's terrible. Now when you look up famous atheists on google, mabye you'll get mother theresa :))

819. Teresa, Bright and Dark

Comment #66297 by robotaholic on August 29, 2007 at 4:09 pm

Nice read except for one thing....being educated about the catholoc orthodoxy with priests, fathers, popes, orders, etc... makes me icky inside.

Also, about Theresa, I'd just let her and her controversy die down...who cares she was catholic, who cares she lost her faith or w/e, just let the old lady alone...everytime someone famous dies, it's like vulture time from all the talking heads...just let this one alone for goodness sake.

Oh and I declare myself a saint too...will someone in the universal life church confirm me? lol

820. The Sacrifice of Reason

Comment #66295 by robotaholic on August 29, 2007 at 3:58 pm

Sam Harris is cool. I was getting tired of hearing the same thing and he said something new and it was great.

I have this certain respect for old people just because they seem sensitive and hurtable....and Theresa was a totally brainwashed person- so I'd go easy on her. Pitty instead of contempt

821. There is no God and Dawkins is his Prophet

Comment #66291 by robotaholic on August 29, 2007 at 3:42 pm

It seems to me that Professor Richard Dawkins dichotomizes the two sides to the argument quite correctly...

1. those who believe in invisible people with superpowers (intolerant believers who try to counteract science)


2. people who don't (good, tolerant atheists)

and yes, you're right, these stupid objections to TGD have soooo been stated and restated to DEATH - If I were RD, I wouldn't read critical reviews anymore, just ignore them - they're always wrong.(usually I wouldn't say that except when its anything verses cold, hard, repeatable and tested science, anything loses.)

822. Another view

Comment #66226 by robotaholic on August 29, 2007 at 11:40 am

I love how the true scientist (Dawkins) is untouchable- is always correct (naturally) and above all his reputation untarnished. Also, I love how he wont debate christians anymore. It's obviously a waste of time, gives validity to the christian, and neither the christian nor the audience learn a shred...(too stubborn)

823. A Daddy Longlegs Tells the Story of the Continents' Big Shifts

Comment #66223 by robotaholic on August 29, 2007 at 11:24 am

science is so awesome

824. Fallen Pastor Seeks Aid to Pursue Studies

Comment #66016 by robotaholic on August 27, 2007 at 9:48 pm

OMGAY TED HAGGARD the BIGGEST HYPOCRITE ON PLANET EARTH :O:O:O!!! asks for money!???? I hope he ends up working for Subway @ 6.00/hr and his wife should leave him since he's really gay. How DARE that SHAMELESS idiot, haughty and ! -who argued with Professor Richard Dawkins over evolution..His statement to RD - "get off my property - you called my children apes"- he's a nasty hypocritical biggoted MAGGOT

UGGH! F. HIM HARD.

825. Anger over 'blasphemous' balls

Comment #65927 by robotaholic on August 27, 2007 at 11:49 am

I read it on google news before i got here and thought - wow muslims are offended so easily.

This article makes it clear - religion causes one group to hate anouther just like tribalism - it seems so clear that it's an impediment to humans getting along - Just like Sam Harris says.

Oh and yes, Christopher Hitches is right too- R.P.E.

826. I'm gonna be a MOVIE STAR

Comment #65098 by robotaholic on August 22, 2007 at 10:32 pm

ok, you need a lawyer, you need to sue and make a HUGE STINK dirty the film before it starts (or will that just give it more advertisement?) I dunno but you should be madder DAMN IT!

827. CNN Request for 'I-Reports' on religion

Comment #65097 by robotaholic on August 22, 2007 at 10:26 pm

my post: muahhhahhh


Christianity: 2.1 billion
Islam: 1.5 billion
Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist: 1.1 billion
Hinduism: 900 million

that's right buddy worldwide we are a fast growing percentage of the world -3rd in size in the world - you could at least acknowledge our existance...

No I don't believe in invisible people with magic powers/superpowers - if I did I'd prefer "The Fantastic Four."

oh and faith is belief in something with no evidence -nope I don't have faith - I actually think faith is terrible to have and also claiming to have it means you are pretty stupid.

End TRANSMISSION

828. Scientists should unite against threat from religion

Comment #65092 by robotaholic on August 22, 2007 at 10:11 pm

is it me or is the quoran/koran/ko-rant more retarded that the bible? - well on the scale of retardedness koran is above the bible but of course they're both freakin' stupid

these girls came into my store all dressed in dresses on SUNDAY of course - i had the nerve to say "where are you all coming from today?" and she said "oh we're church hopping". i said well you should ask each preacher how many souls they've 'saved' and just go to the church who saved the most people" - she just looked at me and glared

i don't believe in invisible persons with magical powers - if i did, i would put my trust in the fantastic four -

829. A Matter of Faith

Comment #64714 by robotaholic on August 21, 2007 at 12:31 pm

omgay I love Julia Sweeney and Richard Dawkins

830. Interview with Richard Dawkins about 'The Enemies of Reason'

Comment #64171 by robotaholic on August 18, 2007 at 9:29 am

awesome - the NEXT thing to tackle seems easier to crush than just religion/god in general - piece of cake

oh yeah RD - thx

831. Electrons to Enlightenment 4: Debating Darwin

Comment #61536 by robotaholic on August 5, 2007 at 3:43 pm

I don't see the relevance of segment 2 to any real learning. Scientists can be arrogant if they want. Who cares? If the subject of the movie is the detriment of the personality or behavior of the scientist to the public understanding of science-fine. I don't look at scientific arrogance as a significant scientific study.
Oh and I think Dennett has been absent lately due to his open heart surgery 1/2 a year or so ago...

832. They let anybody onto the faculty at Oxford nowadays

Comment #60756 by robotaholic on August 2, 2007 at 7:44 pm

How do you assign credibility to someone who thinks a talking snake coerced humankind into the slavery of doing things that an invisible sky being says is wrong? - this guy calls himself a scientist - that's bull*#)%- he may as well be a realian, believe in reptoids or faeries. To think that someone who has a magical worldview can criticize a preeminent British ethologist, evolutionary biologist and popular science writer- is utterly backwards. That psudoscientist author Alister McGrath will find no reader in me!

833. Interview with Richard Dawkins on 'The Selfish Gene'

Comment #60732 by robotaholic on August 2, 2007 at 7:00 pm

I get all excited when I see a new Richard Dawkins video or hear a new sound clip. Oh yes, hearing him talk science really makes me feel like he's a great scientist-and THAT is the best compliment you can get from me-

It drives me crazy that scientology gets to use the word science in it's name. arggh -

834. CNN Debate on Koran in Toilet

Comment #60267 by robotaholic on August 1, 2007 at 12:36 pm

I absolutely detest religion in general, in any form it may take. Islam is probably the most despised by me. I don't see how flushing a KORAN or Quoran or w/e you call it down the toilet is intimidation - anyone who says that is terribly sensitive and needs to control themselves.

I like how CH is getting in on the debates now on tv all the time! coolio

835. The Flea Circus Invites a Newcomer!

Comment #60263 by robotaholic on August 1, 2007 at 12:19 pm

Obviously the much esteemed Professor Dawkins is making a splash with TGD. (which I must say is awesome) I hope the sales stay up - WAY UP.

Thx RD!

836. Hubble Celebrates Its Seventeenth Birthday with the Birth of a Star

Comment #59529 by robotaholic on July 29, 2007 at 11:29 am

yeah, I gulped when I saw it fullsreen. Who couldn't be stunned- it's awesome.

837. Come Out!

Comment #59528 by robotaholic on July 29, 2007 at 11:08 am

I'm gonna get one because I need a new shirt or two and at least they don't have advertisements for beer or nike or even naked chicks. lol

838. OUT Campaign Launched, 'Scarlet Letter' Shirts Now Available!

Comment #59285 by robotaholic on July 28, 2007 at 5:50 pm

You may think it's childish to broadcast your atheism but I do agree with Richard Dawkins that what we need is consciousness raising and this is a good step foreward.

839. Texas Leads U.S. in Teen Birth Rate

Comment #59282 by robotaholic on July 28, 2007 at 5:28 pm

that is odd that red states have more crime, teen pregnancy, etc...what in the world!

840. OUT Campaign Launched, 'Scarlet Letter' Shirts Now Available!

Comment #59228 by robotaholic on July 28, 2007 at 12:22 pm

I like them too. I'm glad they're not so obviously atheist that you'd get beaten up by wearing them...since I'm in a red state.

841. Debate between Sam Harris and Reza Aslan

Comment #59204 by robotaholic on July 28, 2007 at 8:52 am

This debate pissed me off from the beginning. Who the heck does Reza think he is? He says it doesn't matter if the stories are true or not in the bible- um, how can he say religion is good and the history of it may not be correct? "Sacred history" and "genuine history" - uh one is a fairytale, a lie, a joke, and "genuine history" is the real thing and actually happened.

I don't know how I would debate that confusing, irrational, and shuffled person Reza. You can't talk to someone who is all over the place. I mean if he wants to read the bible and consider it a fairytale and he just likes the stories - well fine, but don't give the book credit for being the word of a supernatural being.

I felt sorry for Sam for being submerged into a useless, skewed, and futile debate where as usual even the moderator wont remain neutral.

I wish I knew where to get tickets to go Beyond Belief 2007!

842. Richard Dawkins on Hardtalk

Comment #58655 by robotaholic on July 25, 2007 at 4:07 pm

I am loving RD's saturation of the media lately and I find myself so science inclined, reading and soaking up every bit of information about philosophy, science, evolution, that I can get my hands on. It's truely the case that before I believed in evolution my world was so small and now that I have learned about evolution, cosmology, and science in general the universe is grander and more exquisit, more nuanced and amazing that it ever was before.

Thank you Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, Sam Harris, Christopher Hitchens, Collin Mcginn, as well as Carl Sagan, Charles Darwin, and other great minds.

Peace

843. Debate between Christopher Hitchens and Edd Doerr

Comment #58654 by robotaholic on July 25, 2007 at 3:56 pm

Christopher Hitchens is so arrogant and he actually has room to be. I used to abhor the fact that we invaded iraq but now I feel less strongly so because I mean, Saddam is a ruthless dictator right? Why not free his subjects? (I of course abhor the fact that there are so many innocent casualties so much! - or even 1 innocent casualty is terrible)

anyway, peace everyone

844. Susan Blackmore interviews Dan Dennett

Comment #58652 by robotaholic on July 25, 2007 at 3:49 pm

I adore Daniel Dennett, I'm so glad he didn't die from that heart attack and now he's "bio-mechanical" haha, his heart makes a pumping sound everytime it beats due to the fact that it's metal lol

cheers to absolute materialism

845. A Look at Regent University

Comment #58110 by robotaholic on July 23, 2007 at 2:24 pm

Why did I torturously sit through this and why does this website continually have videos by Bill Moyer? He's a religious person and therefore a magic mystic unicorn.

846. Christopher Hitchens on The Hour

Comment #58098 by robotaholic on July 23, 2007 at 12:04 pm

I like Christopher H

847. Richard Dawkins: Atheist

Comment #58079 by robotaholic on July 23, 2007 at 10:13 am

ahh, an we see Ted Haggard yet again.... "Well... there may be some things you get right and somethings you don't but please in the process don't be arrogant" - what a hypocrite! everytime I see mr. haggard I wanna halfway laugh, get angry, and also purchase a firearm lol - I am so happy with the way Richard Dawkins handled him - he didn't go out of his way to be rude to Ted Haggard even when he definitely had the opportunity. Richard Dawkins is so refreshingly mature and also he's a gracious person. I really like him.

848. The Present Threat of the Religious Right to Our Modern Freedoms

Comment #58076 by robotaholic on July 23, 2007 at 10:00 am

This video makes me hate justice Scalea even more. What a creep! sleezy, rude and bigoted old testament reader. He'd probably make stoning to death an accepted method of capital punishment.

849. Intelligent Design and Creationism/Evolution Controversy

Comment #58056 by robotaholic on July 23, 2007 at 7:42 am

I love hearing her speak. I couldn't choose a better Executive Director.

The argument is sort of like this if you ask me - ID is what they "think" and Evolution is what we've "found". - There is no dichotomy at all.

850. The Stupidity of Fox News is Truly Beyond Belief

Comment #57940 by robotaholic on July 22, 2007 at 1:53 pm

That piece was exactly that. a piece - oh and the only thing I got out of that was that I like Angelina Jolie now lol