51. Who wants to kill the elderly?

Comment #153686 by theantitheist on April 1, 2008 at 8:36 pm

Hey the more people writting on our side the better. We need the wissy washy as well as the "shrill" militants.

More the better in my book.

52. Faith healing church parents charged over toddler's death

Comment #153682 by theantitheist on April 1, 2008 at 8:24 pm

Just read a bit more of palmonsunday (Wierd name even for this site)

Pro choice is a propoganda name (same as pro life) and came about for the abortion debate. It was not meant to carry over into Post Birth or you can choose to kill anyboby. Society has laws to stop you harming others and i'm convinced even 1 day old babies are classified as 'others' (though not in the Lost sense).

Read Sagan with a cold beer on a comfy seat and think about it yourself in a rational manner, if you can't come up with an answer that satisfys you, maybe talk to others or maybe just realise this topic is out of your league.

53. Faith healing church parents charged over toddler's death

Comment #153680 by theantitheist on April 1, 2008 at 8:11 pm

22. Comment #153436 by Gymnopedie on April 1, 2008 at 1:17 pm

Sagan was one of the most eloquent defenders of reason when it came to abortion. Now, I can't recall whether he talked about it in "Billions and Billions," or "Dragons of Eden." Maybe it was somewhere else. But if you haven't read all of Sagan's works, you are hardly a skeptic, are you!? Haha...

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

Comment #150967 by theantitheist on March 27, 2008 at 8:28 pm

When you bring this to religious peoples attention they get upset that you're trying to disparage prayer. Not upset about the death. Atheists vs religous who's the more humane?

55. Happy Birthday, Richard Dawkins!

Comment #150965 by theantitheist on March 27, 2008 at 8:17 pm

Hope you got some good pressies from the other three horse men! Maybe a new horse or a cloak or somthing??

Happy Birthday

56. Wicked untruths from the Church

Comment #149593 by theantitheist on March 26, 2008 at 1:31 am

But what if the personal conscience is being advised by the Muslim, Scientology, Mormon, Saturn worshipping faiths?

I presume his holiness will be okay with this??

57. The Secular Conscience

Comment #147139 by theantitheist on March 19, 2008 at 11:10 pm

I'll definatly get this book to read but on a completley unrelated subject i want to encourage everyone to read their bible.

This is funny funny shit. I have no idea how long it must have taken some stoned Rasta but check it out THE RASTAFARIAN BIBLE. WROTE IN RASTA!!! It's the whole friggin bible!!

Check it out you will not regret it.

http://www.lolcatbible.com/index.php?title=Genesis_1

All hail the Ceiling Cat!!

58. Atheists claim censorship by billboard company

Comment #146965 by theantitheist on March 19, 2008 at 3:32 pm

Atheists are rational, logical, and even-handed.

Any libertarian or fiscal conservative would have arrived at the same conclusion, you know. I think it's the frequent self-congratulation of us atheists that turns people off more than anything

59. Sci-fi guru Clarke to have secular funeral

Comment #146953 by theantitheist on March 19, 2008 at 3:20 pm

Not at all,

I've very specifically told my Brother he is allowed to squirt any doing anything religous at my cremation with a water cannon filled with piss (hopefully i will have been able to leave a sample, as that would be a great touch). However i'm considering borrowing one of the suggestions on here that the funeral pyre is on top of my brothers car, in which case he will probably use the water cannon to put out the flames.

60. They prayed to cast Satan from my body

Comment #146934 by theantitheist on March 19, 2008 at 3:03 pm

Bigorra,

Fuck me if that nail did not get hit on the head by Thors hammer (which is a big fucking hammer).

i.e. spot on

61. Atheists claim censorship by billboard company

Comment #146239 by theantitheist on March 18, 2008 at 8:02 pm

82abhilash

We're able to way up both sides of an arguement because we are free to do so. We won't go to hell for failing to back up the side were told to.

The company has stated that they wish to avoid controversy and whilst I do not respect thier position they are a company and not an individual. They have to make practical decisions and at least they have given their reasons.

62. Writer Arthur C Clarke dies at 90

Comment #146198 by theantitheist on March 18, 2008 at 6:29 pm

Condolences to his family at this time.

I have read many of his books and seen several in film and have enjoyed them all immensely.

Every time I hear Coldplays clocks it actually reminds me of one of his books.

Any one like to comment on which book or part of therein they enjoyed the most? or any aspects of this mans works that they would like to share?

63. They prayed to cast Satan from my body

Comment #146061 by theantitheist on March 18, 2008 at 2:49 pm

I read Mercy Ministrys responce online

Mercy Ministries Australia has been surprised at recent media articles which reported a range of inaccuracies about our program.

Mercy Ministries Australia was founded in 2000 as a Christian based charity. We offer a 6 month residential program for young women who are battling life-controlling issues such as eating disorders, self harm, abuse, depression and anxiety.

Prior to entering a Mercy Ministries' Home, all young women are made aware of the details of the program. This allows them to make an informed decision before their entry into the program.

As a Christian based charity, we provide a holistic, client-focused approach, addressing physical, emotional and spiritual needs. We also provide access to specialised services including general practitioners, dieticians, psychiatrists and psychologists. Our counselling staff are carefully recruited, hold government accredited tertiary qualifications and continue ongoing professional development.

Our program is voluntary and young women may choose to leave the program at any time. We aim to provide a safe environment where young women can deal with serious and debilitating issues that affect their health and wellbeing.

Mercy Ministries Australia is funded largely through the generosity of private donations, fundraising activities and corporate sponsorships. The program is offered free of charge to all applicants. We work closely with Centrelink and where a young woman is eligible for Centrelink benefits, this amount goes a small way towards providing 24 hour care, 7 days a week.


Mercy Ministries Australia has received overwhelming positive feedback from supporters, graduates, their family members and members of the community.

We remain committed to offering an outstanding service to young women, being open and transparent in all we do and focusing on our mission - to transform lives and restore hope to young women.

Peter Irvine
Director, Mercy Ministries Australia

Dear Sir/ Madam,

Your recent media exposure has brought a lot of attention to your programme and it was due to this that I have read your responce.

The article in the SMH suggests that your staff do not hold any pychology degrees or have expert training (by which I mean a recognised associated status).

Your responce disputes this stating that your staff hold accredited tertiary qualifications. Can you please advise what qualifications and how many staff hold them. Can you also give an approximation in percentage terms of how much of your funds are spent on general practitioners, dieticians, psychiatrists and psychologists.

Regards

Leon Andrews

64. They prayed to cast Satan from my body

Comment #146055 by theantitheist on March 18, 2008 at 2:34 pm

There seems to be a bit of dirt between Gloria Jeans and Mercy Ministry. Methinks that a quick link to this discussion should be sent to the SMH. They can look into these coincidences a bit more.

65. They prayed to cast Satan from my body

Comment #145735 by theantitheist on March 18, 2008 at 4:09 am

Rogerthat: Apologies, serves me right for quickly writing messages at work on small screens.

Flibble: English too and there are some very nice teas to have in the afternoon with our scones.

I do like the reply of thats not our religous views that we support ........ thats an 'extremist' point of view that we've asked our extremist to clarify for us and to onvince the media that it's all blown out of proportion.

66. They prayed to cast Satan from my body

Comment #145664 by theantitheist on March 18, 2008 at 12:17 am

Gloria Jeans response to my email.

Dear Leon



Thank you for taking the time to contact us. We are deeply concerned with the recent media coverage related to our sponsorship of Mercy Ministries and association with the Hillsong Church and feel it is not reflective of what our business is all about.



Gloria Jean's Coffees is a company built on family and community values with the vision: "To be the most loved and respected coffee company in the World."



Our responsibility is to our Franchise Partners and our guests.



We are not religiously affiliated, or affiliated to any other beliefs or preferences. We are non-discriminatory and accept staff, franchise partners and guests from all walks of life.



We believe as a truly responsible corporate citizen, that we should have a positive impact on the communities from were we source our coffee and the communities we serve. Our values include: "Belief in people, building and changing lives".



Our sponsorship of many international and local charities including Mercy Ministries is based on giving back to the communities who have helped us become the brand we are today, there are no hidden agendas.



We assessed Mercy Ministries along with many other potential charity partners several years ago now and found that their work transforming the lives of young women in crisis was a good fit with our vision, mission and values.



Our corporate donations amount to approximately $150,000 â€" $170,000 per annum plus the donations made by the public through the money boxes in stores.



Since then we have seen many young women's lives transformed for the better. We have regularly visited Mercy Ministries homes to meet with the residents.



All our Franchise Partners in Australia have the opportunity to do this as well as all our Master Franchise Partners from the 29 other countries in which we serve coffee. We have several Mercy Ministries graduates working in and making a positive contribution to Gloria Jean's Coffees both in our stores and support office.



We have been in direct discussion with Mercy Ministries and we will be working with them to understand what elements of their program could have given rise to these very concerning claims. We would encourage any member of the public that is concerned to review their response to these allegations on their website at www.mercyministries.com.au



Many of the issues facing these young women are not easily fixed. While the vast majority of young women succeed in the program, there are those few for which this program is not the answer. Clearly they have the right to give their views.



We believe this however should not outweigh the positive impact Mercy Ministries has had on the lives of many young women. By removing our sponsorship without due diligence, we would be removing our support for the many young women dealing with eating disorders, unplanned pregnancies, abuse and other life controlling issues that are in desperate need for help to turn their lives around.



We have no relationship with the Hillsong Church. Gloria Jean's Coffees is an Australian-owned private company and there are no financial or legal ties between Gloria Jean's Coffees and Hillsong Church. This remains unchanged.



The religious affiliation of our management, staff, Franchise Partners, charity partners has absolutely no relevance to how we operate our company. Our responsibility is to our Franchise Partners, our guests and the quality of our coffee.



Thank you for your concern, we really do take your thoughts & feelings to heart in trying to ensure we serve you in the best way possible and in our journey to become the most loved & respected coffee house worldwide.



Yours faithfully,



Dianne Baise Guest Relations Officer

Gloria Jean's Coffees

67. They prayed to cast Satan from my body

Comment #145654 by theantitheist on March 17, 2008 at 11:16 pm

Rogerout: Don't worry my spellings crap and i'm aware of it. Normally i'll run it through word but i'm being lazy today.

Widweaver: Is that quote by Peter Irving finishing at succesful buisness or is it him talking about the dark cloud??

68. They prayed to cast Satan from my body

Comment #145640 by theantitheist on March 17, 2008 at 8:58 pm

It's all fine boycotting Gloria Jeans Coffee shops, but they won't notice unless you tell them you are and why.

You can forward your complaints and comments to them at

http://www.gloriajeanscoffees.com.au/pages/content.asp?pid=74

My comments to them are:

"Further to the recent articles in the Sydney Morning Herald regarding the Mercy Ministries and your support of them I have started boycotting your store, please be aware that I am not alone in my boycott. I beleive that your support of a religious organization that promotes phycological healing and help without any proper credentials is highly irresponsible and unacceptable. Your intentions may have been good, however lending your name and support to an organisation that you have not vetted allows you to be implicated and also share in it's responsibilities to the people it preports to help and in reality damages.

You may actually be aware of the situation and if you were then your organisation can be called accountable, if not then i suggest you use this oppurtunity to assess the situation and distance yourself publically from this organisation".

If you wish to contact me when you have removed your support then i shall return to your shops.

Regards,

Leon Andrews"

69. New Atheists Are Not Great

Comment #145630 by theantitheist on March 17, 2008 at 8:31 pm

Is D'Souza really religous or is it a cunning plan to get rich and the same for Tony Snow??

Really they must be aware of their blatent dishonesty and that could not sit right with a true blue beleaver.

I know they know that there being dishonest because they keep being told about it and they still keep it up.

Me thinks there in it for the money and are actually very clever and deviase.

As only very clever people or very stupid people can come across this obsurd, and they are being succeesful and making a lot of money with it so i'm thinking the former.

70. Deadly Sins 101

Comment #143176 by theantitheist on March 13, 2008 at 3:04 pm

The original story inspired me to write a huge email to my entire catholic family, where i ranted and i raved about how only fucking morons could keep up with this shit and that they were praying to a loving god that would condemn my little sister to a life in hell for taking the dogs name in vain, becoming successful and rice or curing cancer using stem cells!!

Not heard back from them yet but hopefully it's another dent in their belief.

Just the pure nerve to come out with this shit, no wonder the pope wears those long robes he must have huge balls of steel to conceal.

71. The ethics of mixing science and religion

Comment #142601 by theantitheist on March 12, 2008 at 8:20 pm

The money would just be used by the religion for some fancy planes, art, new house of slavery / worship etc. sod it i'll take it and put it to work (probably give half to saving the gorillas, i like Gorillas) and blow the rest on myself. Better then ending up as gold plating to some fucking dome.


And Rod the Farmer, i'll disagree with you on Microsoft. They a better force for good on this planet then the three abrahamic religions combined. Take Africa as the main example:

Muslims - Causing conflict; mutilating children, especially girls genitals (Ask AAH) genicide etc.
Catholics - Aids; over population; poverty
Jews - Fuck all theres less then 2% of the entire pop who are Jewish, why the fuck do we hear so much from them? There such fucking whingers!!

Microsoft/ Bill & Melinda Gates - Giving $50Billion over time to cure disease/malaria/aids ect. end poverty and give comfort to those who are terminal.

Religion 0 - 1 Microsoft

72. Should Galileo's tomb be opened for DNA tests?

Comment #142066 by theantitheist on March 11, 2008 at 8:26 pm

What happens if he's not there!! The only explanation i can think of is if he got up and walked out!! ............. follow that to it's fundamental conclusion & ............

Gal rose from the dead!! Only Gods can do that so God must be Galileo and Galileo must be god and since galileo told us fundamental truths about the solar system it all makes sense.

Woohoo I'm a beliver!!!!

(Either that or he's a mummy and should be found and killed again for good)

73. It's Make Believe!

Comment #140801 by theantitheist on March 8, 2008 at 4:09 pm

I'm with Ostrich, Any one know of another link???!!!!!!!

74. The Encyclopedia of Life, No Bookshelf Required

Comment #133655 by theantitheist on February 26, 2008 at 1:17 pm

Nails,

the 1.8 to the power of ten hypothesised. 2125k days or nearly six years (as surely Dog would have made sure Adam found them all (even the ones under the Antarctic))

75. The Encyclopedia of Life, No Bookshelf Required

Comment #133645 by theantitheist on February 26, 2008 at 1:05 pm

No matter what religion throws at science, science just seems to slowly keep chugging along. (Maybe not so slowly). It's breathtaking the advances that are happening and the projects undertaken, a few spring to mind - the facilities in Sweden to store seeds of every flora, the LHC, the bleedin space station!!

I don't care about the whitterings of the religous as long as these types of events keep happening my "faith" that science will continue to astonish me will still be strong.

Viva la Study, Viva la Knowledge, Viva la Truth

76. Church is paying a high price for its celibacy rule

Comment #133189 by theantitheist on February 25, 2008 at 7:12 pm

I'm sure when the manpower shortage becomes to great to ignore any longer there will be a 'reverlation' and after months of prayer it's found they misunderstood Dog and will allow priests to shag.

So much for Papel infallicable

77. Charles Simonyi Professorship in the Public Understanding of Science

Comment #125112 by theantitheist on February 11, 2008 at 1:51 am

This is going to an interesting appointment. Any one have a 'bookies favourate' or someone they'd like to nominate?

78. The challenge of finding peace in Lourdes

Comment #124648 by theantitheist on February 9, 2008 at 11:43 pm

Crap article on many levels - some one send matthew Parris there and we will get much better review then that.

Also it would seem to say that god's given all these people false hope? Surely god is no better then the 'miracle doctor' who can remove a tumor with his bare hands and amazingly no scar!!

79. Sharia law in UK is 'unavoidable'

Comment #123687 by theantitheist on February 7, 2008 at 2:03 pm

There was an article on here yesterday regarding an american women put in Jail in Saudi Arabia for being in a starbucks with men. They did not stop to say excuse me, which version of the law do you follow? The one for Saudi's and muslims or the one for people who don't want to live in that fashion? No they put her in prison made her feel like shit, have to apologise for the way she acted (by the way she was wearing the burka and all the other dubby dobs) made her strip threw her clothes in muddy water and then put them back on etc. etc.

They had their laws we have ours, from my point of view ours are better and are fixed for poor rich, muslim or hindu or athiest or christian. One of the fundamentals that western civilisations are built on.

In other words RW and people who want differant laws FUCK OFF.

80. 'Irrational Atheist' trounces God-deniers

Comment #118395 by theantitheist on January 30, 2008 at 4:25 pm

Blacknad

When i have read the book would you be so kind as to come back on here and have a discussion?

Please check back here in two days and look under my posts and you will find a confermation, send me a private message or just some statement that i'll get (maybe flight of the navigator style?)

Please make sure you bring examples of you're claims/ statements so that it's not just words and we can have a conversation based on cold hard facts. (Please don't cringe at that)

81. 'Irrational Atheist' trounces God-deniers

Comment #118348 by theantitheist on January 30, 2008 at 3:55 pm

I'm going to do it. I've read one or two flea books in my time and so will be able to skim it and it's probably better hen Terry Prattchet for a laugh (nar sod that Terrys the king). Of course by the time i get round to reading it tommorrow this will be over but.... i can at least have the last comment.

82. 'Irrational Atheist' trounces God-deniers

Comment #118274 by theantitheist on January 30, 2008 at 2:35 pm

Steve,

You turned up and ruined everyones fun by simple destroying pretty ladys arguements. Way to go.

I would like to put the war and deaths issue to bed though, i'm English and therefore i know war. (only one year out of two hundred NOT in armed conflict somewhere in the world, way to go England!!)

1) Money (See British Empire (Not the sitcom))
2) Religion (See Middle East - you're lot killed my great grand daddy)
3) Shits 'n giggles (See Spanish Armada & Napolionic Wars)

83. Atheism and Violence

Comment #117886 by theantitheist on January 29, 2008 at 11:09 pm

Dragon Fire Matrix

To me, all religions are cults. It is just that some cults are larger than other cults, and the larger cults simply claim to be mainstream religions

84. Atheism and Violence

Comment #117843 by theantitheist on January 29, 2008 at 7:25 pm

AAAAAARRGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.


Smith

Why oh Why!! I almost got drawn into reading all of that essay as well as half of the first (I had to stop it was just so long and stupid). And it is just the whitterings of a twit.

He has had an excellant education in one regard, he has been introduced to a lot of concepts and ideas however his main failing is to dismiss them in order to allow his results to fit his preindoctrined notions.

To dismiss Dawkins rebuttals as the age old arguements we've all heard before is fair in one regard, the're not particulary new. However the need to repeat them and shout about them is because they wash over the pillocks and Oakes of this world like water off a ducks back. "I'm right and you're words can't touch me" We'll never convince these idiots because they do not have the necessary intelligance to challange their own beliefs or change their mind once they have convinced themselves that they are right.

85. The real danger in Darwin is not evolution, but racism

Comment #115242 by theantitheist on January 23, 2008 at 7:28 pm

GSP

We need a few Devils Advocate i suppose

So, why can't I as a (jesusfuck it hurts to say this) Christian demand the same from "Darwinists?" If you are going to take the theory from the person who developed it, why should I not force you take take all his ideas? Why are you allowed to cherry-pick and I am not?

86. The real danger in Darwin is not evolution, but racism

Comment #115180 by theantitheist on January 23, 2008 at 5:58 pm

Those of you asking for Richard to comment on the article, i would ask why?

It's a waste of anyone's time to try to refute any of the 'arguements'. It's complete bollocks from start to finish, rather then give it to Richard give it to a class of primary school kids and ask them to run through it and make arguements for or against it. Unless it was a faith school, i'm sure even they could rip it apart (given a good teacher).

87. Banned From Church

Comment #115090 by theantitheist on January 23, 2008 at 2:31 pm

I think this clearly demonstrates that Atheists have more morals then the religious. If a little old women gave me 10% of her earnings and sold her car for me, oh and paid my electricity bill when i was a bit strapped, i would always let her sit on a hard bench and listen to what ever crap she liked be it Terry Wogan or Pope John Paul Ringo George III, let her gossip away and feel smug in herself with no harrasement what so ever. I suppose i'm just that kind.

Beam me up to Heavon Scotty

88. Honour Killings

Comment #114297 by theantitheist on January 21, 2008 at 8:15 pm

http://www.londonschoolofislamics.org.uk/Default.asp

I went and had a look at this website and they have a few discussions on the board. I had a look at a few and i think we'd get more rational responsies from discussions here then the christian websites (referring to the "raids" set up by ...... can't think but there on here) i doubt that we can change to many minds but hopefully if we keep it polite and appropriate (but not in the same vain as apologists) we can help a few along who only normally hear the voices of fellow muslims. A support network and a few links to this site may be in order

89. Honour Killings

Comment #114296 by theantitheist on January 21, 2008 at 8:07 pm

I typed the name in on the magic box (which is more impressive then any bread and fish miracle, even i can do that one with a phone call to a take away) and this is what i got. Probably not him but it does say he's a journalist, but he doesn't live in England sooo............

Iftikhar Ahmad is the host of the popular Pakistani interview show "JAWAB DEYH" on Geo Tv. He is also an editor with the Jang group newspaper. With over 30 years of experience, Iftikhar Ahmad is known for his incisive and aggressive style of journalism.

90. Darwin Day (Feb 12th) E-Cards

Comment #114194 by theantitheist on January 21, 2008 at 2:05 pm

Maybe a bulldog with a tiktaalik between his jaws shaking it!!

Darwins Bulldog takes evolution by the teeth!!

91. Stop revisionist Christian nation House Resolution 888

Comment #114190 by theantitheist on January 21, 2008 at 2:02 pm

England WAS built on many religous and faith led principles, Henry VIII decided that the Church of England should be founded and become Englands no. 1 religion. Of course this was so he could divorce his wife and chop off one or two others heads (start as you mean to go on in this religion). You need to understand that almost every country has a strong link between religion and history, Shakespear and Da vinci both had it influence there works strongly as well as many more important men in history and we can see this through there works, though of course this is no real indication of thier thoughts on the subject.

The founding fathers of America really did however give a big thumbs down to the inclusion of religion in the setup of the country, this can be seen by any real historian or seeker of truth (how ironic that priests often refer to themselves as such) and to claim otherwise in this proposal of Resolution 888 is akin to being a holocaust denier.

Religion has played a huge part in the growth of USA however this has been for good and for ill and should be recognised as such and it is in spite of not because of the constitution and first principle.

Of course it would also help if you would also stop Hollywood changing History all the time. As according to the films it's hard to see if England, Holland, Poland, French, Canadians etc etc played any part.

92. George Scales, War Hero and Generous Friend of RDFRS

Comment #111414 by theantitheist on January 14, 2008 at 2:32 pm

A man who leads through example and has a strong heart and a wise head. Good luck in the surgery and thanks for all off your contributions, on and off the field.

Regards

93. The Group Delusion

Comment #110144 by theantitheist on January 10, 2008 at 2:38 pm

AAARRGGGGGGGGHHHHHH you beat me to the first post!! (and through writing this one a few more beat me. Bugger)

As for the faith heads using that reason to dismiss all the other hard gained knowledge i'm sure it will only be a select few. The one's who, and they know who they are, try to bulldoze thier arguements making the generalised statements and not stoping to listen to any reasoned logic. (They wind me up and Brianworldcitizen is fighting them at the moment for what good it will do i don't know)

However to me this is a perfect example of the truth coming out in the end. Scientists argue, bicker, through statements around and finally when they manage to convince the others the truth in their statements we hold it up as the accepted theory until someone can come along later and change it. Who knows Darwin may be wrong and he will admit to it when he is convinced or vice versa with Wilson.

Science is the pursuit of truth and it's good to see passion is still alive in it.

94. Huckabee: Guns, God and rock'n'roll

Comment #106939 by theantitheist on January 3, 2008 at 5:54 pm

He'saverynaughtyboy
it's worth knowing that the immaculate conception wasn't the conception of Jesus - it was the conception of Mary (according to Catholic dogma).

95. Huckabee: Guns, God and rock'n'roll

Comment #106839 by theantitheist on January 3, 2008 at 2:52 pm

When Chuck Norris was born he immediatly shagged the mid wife. That was the second women he had sex with.

I'm also going for the following, Mary didn't have an emaculate conception, Chuck Norris's sperm is so powerful it managed to impregnate some broad 2000 years before he was even born!!

Hey that's my believes, respect em!

On a more serious side is there anyway we can ignore america if he wins? (yes i know he won't but...) i mean it would be kinda embarrasing hanging round em

96. Submission, 'Part 1'

Comment #105191 by theantitheist on December 30, 2007 at 8:54 pm

Well, seems like muslims have found something new to be mad about:

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/2/removal-of-the-pics-of-muhammad-from-wikipedia

(got this fwded from a popular muslim group)

97. Three wise men just legend: archbishop

Comment #101590 by theantitheist on December 20, 2007 at 2:39 pm

But Dr Williams said almost everyone agreed on two things - that Jesus's mother was named Mary and his father Joseph.

Ah yes, good solid Hebrew names, those -- like Reg, Stan (oops, sorry, Loretta!), and of course Brian and the nearly-virgin Mandy.

98. Whale 'missing link' discovered

Comment #101578 by theantitheist on December 20, 2007 at 2:28 pm

Do you think there's Blue Whales out there that are swimming round singing to each other "bollocks, my mother was never a Indonyus and if we teach our Calves that then they'll act like Indonyus!!"

The great bearded whale in the sky told us so!!

In fact this leads to an interesting point, is it only people in heaven? surely they'd let kittens in and if they let little kittens in what about dogs and if dogs what about fleas, or mosquitoes? in fact why not rats, they don't do anything wrong they just act in the way the great bearded rat made them.

There we go if I could ask the pope one question it would be, are there Rats in heaven.

99. Synthetic DNA on the Brink of Yielding New Life Forms

Comment #99777 by theantitheist on December 17, 2007 at 2:18 pm

Stunning, absolutely stunning. COME ON SCIENCE!!

Thank goodness we have some people out there playing around with random little tests and theory's that seem to stitch together and accumulate and lead to other areas and become something special and unique. It's kinda like that evolution "theory", however that ones obviously false but this one's observable!!

My Mother was not a Monkey! (My dad I'm not so sure about)

100. What Your Brain Looks Like on Faith

Comment #99769 by theantitheist on December 17, 2007 at 2:04 pm

Is there a practical application here? He speculates that if belief brain scanning were sufficiently refined it could act as an accurate lie detector and help control for the placebo effect in drug design.