51. God: Philosophers Weigh In

Comment #307962 by Hellene on December 29, 2008 at 6:50 am

323. Comment #307960 by Obecalp

'are children of same-sex adoptive parents worse off than children in normal families?'

PS I'm not quoting you because I disagree with what you have written, but because I'd like to point out that we shouldn't allow something because it, on the surface, seems all nice and tolerant, when there can be a flip side to the coin...

- 'free' (i.e. on the taxpayers) insemination of not just childless heterosexual couples but also lesbians

- 'free' insemination of heterosexual/homosexual women WITHOUT a partner

- 'state-funded alimony', i.e. money to single parents, including those who have been inseminated

To me this is just sick...t

52. God: Philosophers Weigh In

Comment #307707 by Hellene on December 28, 2008 at 12:55 pm

183. Comment #307561 by Bernstein

"(and your issues are usually sexual, in nature)"


Your subconscious is leaking.

53. Would you Adam and Eve it? Quarter of science teachers would teach creationism (Response by Dawkins and Jones)

Comment #307655 by Hellene on December 28, 2008 at 11:03 am

510. Comment #307003 by Steve Zara

"I find the idea of trying to actively suppress people's personal beliefs in their personal lives a real problem."

I also agree with you here. But where I live, in Florida USA, the religious actively legislate their personal beliefs. By cutting funding to planned parenthood, passing resolutions and legislation against same sex relationships, and try to pass "teach the controversy" legislation.

Take a moment here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronda_Storms

Add a decidedly "pick and choose science" president...

EDIT: Sorry Steve. Didn't mean to rant. It just pisses me off when people pass laws that mess with science and peoples well being and happiness.

54. Hitchens Debates Rabbi Wolpe on God

Comment #307608 by Hellene on December 28, 2008 at 8:16 am

I just woke up. Did I miss anything?
(ducks as shoes fly)

55. God: Philosophers Weigh In

Comment #307376 by Hellene on December 27, 2008 at 9:29 pm

Pan metron ariston.

56. God: Philosophers Weigh In

Comment #307371 by Hellene on December 27, 2008 at 8:34 pm

Bernstein

Sometimes I think of evolution as a big amoeba with a zillion pseudo-pods, testing in every direction, and across time.

57. My Christmas message? There's probably no God

Comment #307369 by Hellene on December 27, 2008 at 8:21 pm

To me the bigger insult is having the religious pre-empt any altruistic acts an atheist does. "So where do your morals come from? Not from atheism, god gave them to you". Damned if you do...

58. God: Philosophers Weigh In

Comment #307360 by Hellene on December 27, 2008 at 7:18 pm

Apparently cool heads do prevail.

59. Dawkins Delusion (3rd article, Same Stupid Title)

Comment #306956 by Hellene on December 26, 2008 at 9:02 pm

676. Comment #306954 by skb

*yawn*

60. Dawkins Delusion (3rd article, Same Stupid Title)

Comment #306945 by Hellene on December 26, 2008 at 7:01 pm

God, however, did His work with reasons, whenever he destroyed a city or people, it's because they disobeyed him (i guess this is the reason atheists run away from him, "he's unloving!!")

61. Dawkins Delusion (3rd article, Same Stupid Title)

Comment #306944 by Hellene on December 26, 2008 at 6:53 pm

Big Band?

Poe?

62. Would you Adam and Eve it? Quarter of science teachers would teach creationism (Response by Dawkins and Jones)

Comment #306937 by Hellene on December 26, 2008 at 5:31 pm

504. Comment #306930 by Steve Zara

"What we need to confront is the influence of religion in public life, because of its intrinsic lack of fairness."

I agree with the first part, however religions deleterious effects go beyond fairness. As a example religion can have a negative effect on medicine/health.

63. Would you Adam and Eve it? Quarter of science teachers would teach creationism (Response by Dawkins and Jones)

Comment #306916 by Hellene on December 26, 2008 at 3:23 pm

491. Comment #306913 by Steve Zara

And once again I point to the Witch Children of Nigeria.
That "father davey" so callously dismissed the suffering of children with "I'm not responsible". Kind of like a Nazi following orders.

64. Would you Adam and Eve it? Quarter of science teachers would teach creationism (Response by Dawkins and Jones)

Comment #306912 by Hellene on December 26, 2008 at 3:15 pm

488. Comment #306909 by Oystein Elgaroy


"How can we ever overcome such immense stupidity? "

1) Contain the infection.

2) Try and alleviate the symptoms.

3) Cure the underlying cause.

4) Make them watch "House" :)

65. Would you Adam and Eve it? Quarter of science teachers would teach creationism (Response by Dawkins and Jones)

Comment #306910 by Hellene on December 26, 2008 at 3:11 pm

486. Comment #306906 by scottishgeologist

No, I'm actually not going to rise to this bait. ;)

66. Would you Adam and Eve it? Quarter of science teachers would teach creationism (Response by Dawkins and Jones)

Comment #306864 by Hellene on December 26, 2008 at 1:22 pm

456. Comment #306863 by decius

The combination of Nationalism and Religion goes back to... I don't know... Constantine? The creator of the cross? Fast forward to the 21st. Bush, Palin...

67. Would you Adam and Eve it? Quarter of science teachers would teach creationism (Response by Dawkins and Jones)

Comment #306860 by Hellene on December 26, 2008 at 1:13 pm

450. Comment #306855 by al-rawandi

*sarcasm on*

But if Hitler had been been a TrueChristian(tm)... His morality would have prevented him from killing all those Jews, and Russians, and Poles, and Gypsies, and....

*sarcasm off*

68. Would you Adam and Eve it? Quarter of science teachers would teach creationism (Response by Dawkins and Jones)

Comment #306854 by Hellene on December 26, 2008 at 1:01 pm

426. Comment #306820 by Quine

Please note the response of DR when I brought up the witch children of Nigeria. The epitomy of evil. Nothing could be worst than what is done to these children in the name of religion. And yet the micranthrope davidson comes back with "I can't be held responsible..."

Yo, "father compassion" Ted Haggert's church is out a pastor. Come on over and take his place. It's where the real money is at.

69. Would you Adam and Eve it? Quarter of science teachers would teach creationism (Response by Dawkins and Jones)

Comment #306760 by Hellene on December 26, 2008 at 9:32 am

Poor Helene - you clearly are getting desperate - unable to answer my comments or questions you resort to accusing me of being responsibel for a few extremist Nigerian nutcases.I am sorry that your case is so weak, and that you are so insecure in it, that all you can do is insult. Perhaps when you take a moment to reflect you might consider that it does not look too rational or reasonable to defend rationality and reason in such a manner?

70. Dawkins Delusion (3rd article, Same Stupid Title)

Comment #306710 by Hellene on December 26, 2008 at 7:03 am

644. Comment #306708 by MPhil

This is why I point to Epicurus. The avoidance of pain seems to be one of the driving forces for morality.

71. Turkey bans biologist Richard Dawkins' website

Comment #306706 by Hellene on December 26, 2008 at 6:51 am

I perceive the ban to be about "no talk" rules. In particular where criticism is involved.

72. Dawkins Delusion (3rd article, Same Stupid Title)

Comment #306689 by Hellene on December 26, 2008 at 3:11 am

630. Comment #306672 by skb

I've been asking people to contribute to:

http://www.steppingstonesnigeria.org/

And here is the background info;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTcyvz4lZvM&feature=related

73. Dawkins Delusion (3rd article, Same Stupid Title)

Comment #306686 by Hellene on December 26, 2008 at 2:48 am

Oh look. Some greek guy was thinking about morality. Before the jewish guy died on a cross.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epicurus


The ground work for anti-semitisim was created by the persecution of the Jews over millennia by the church.

And please lets not forget that a "christian nation" dropped two nuclear weapons on civilian populations. I'm sure the mythological person of jesus would approve.

74. Turkey bans biologist Richard Dawkins' website

Comment #306684 by Hellene on December 26, 2008 at 2:22 am

430. Comment #306677 by onbeshanelinick


You are very, very funny. Thank you for making me laugh.

75. The Ten Days of Newton

Comment #306375 by Hellene on December 24, 2008 at 2:45 pm

Do we get to crucify all the Jesuses, huh ma?

76. Hitchens Debates Rabbi Wolpe on God

Comment #306369 by Hellene on December 24, 2008 at 2:34 pm

OK.
Dianelos. I must say that the fish story was a big fat "malakia".
I mean, "oh my eye".

77. Would you Adam and Eve it? Quarter of science teachers would teach creationism (Response by Dawkins and Jones)

Comment #306322 by Hellene on December 24, 2008 at 12:05 pm

Diacanu,

Flipping burgers?

That's honest work. I was thinking three card monty.

78. Would you Adam and Eve it? Quarter of science teachers would teach creationism (Response by Dawkins and Jones)

Comment #306309 by Hellene on December 24, 2008 at 11:44 am

Ah yes.
Religion, the scab left over from the neurosis of "not knowing".
As once more I read Robertson extolling us to be polite and open minded, beneath the veneer of civilization that he presents us with, beats the throbbing heart of a true sadomasochist. He wants to be insulted for his god. How's the martyrdom coming along along there "father"? Perhaps you could find someone to flog you in public. Wouldn't that be delish?

So take a moment and consider the little children being branded witches in the name of your poison:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUJSME0TORw&feature=related

So wallow in the insults, little micrantrope.

79. Jimmy Carr on Richard Dawkins

Comment #306254 by Hellene on December 24, 2008 at 8:41 am

Awww....

You guys broke the toy.

80. What do atheists do at Christmas?

Comment #306171 by Hellene on December 24, 2008 at 7:27 am

Seasoned greetings to all.

isthatqueer -

A link from a Romanian girl, just for you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaV_BLUkS5Y&NR=1

81. Hitchens Debates Rabbi Wolpe on God

Comment #305519 by Hellene on December 23, 2008 at 6:10 am

Steve Zara,

Would that be like contrasting reality with reality?

82. Hitchens Debates Rabbi Wolpe on God

Comment #305518 by Hellene on December 23, 2008 at 6:06 am

Seasoned greetings to all.
And thank you.

83. Dawkins Delusion (3rd article, Same Stupid Title)

Comment #305461 by Hellene on December 23, 2008 at 3:46 am

When I was four I received an LP called "The Silly Record" by a fellow named Stu Hample. Silly songs, silly rhymes, silly stories. And... the search for "Silly Nothings". When the orchestra played a certain riff, the listener was urged to look for "silly nothings". "You missed it? It was by the window. It was purple with green poka-tails!" Needless to say I never saw a silly nothing.

Fifty one years later certain people still would have me looking for "Silly Nothings". Without the cool musical riff I might add.

Pa, pa, baaaaaaaa!!!!!! Wait there it is in the clouds! It's and old man with pink polka-dots! You missed him? Awwww...

84. Richard Dawkins explains his 'Scarlet A' lapel pin - The Out Campaign

Comment #305172 by Hellene on December 22, 2008 at 6:59 pm

"You mean atheist like the religion?"

The mind boggles...

85. Hitchens Debates Rabbi Wolpe on God

Comment #305112 by Hellene on December 22, 2008 at 4:37 pm

"The perfect person"

So god is Angelina Jolie without her monthly visitor? Who created us of ennui? So what happens when she gets off her cellphone?
Shit now I'm really scared.

86. Most 'do not believe in nativity'

Comment #304589 by Hellene on December 21, 2008 at 11:54 am

(with tongue in cheek)

The only true messiah is "Allen Michael";

http://www.galacticmessenger.com/gblog/?page_id=2

(tongue removed from cheek)

87. Many Americans Say Other Faiths Can Lead to Eternal Life

Comment #303904 by Hellene on December 19, 2008 at 4:29 pm

"That's just your opinion man"

The Dude


And hey if they ain't YEC we can work with them, right?

88. Hitchens Debates Rabbi Wolpe on God

Comment #302061 by Hellene on December 16, 2008 at 11:14 am

Fear, cowardice and neurosis.

That sums it up.

89. Warning: A Truckload of Stupid

Comment #301752 by Hellene on December 15, 2008 at 5:59 pm

3. Comment #301750 by splink

.... replacing Dawkins with God. A bit creepy that's all I'm saying.

90. Hitchens Debates Rabbi Wolpe on God

Comment #300425 by Hellene on December 11, 2008 at 5:01 pm

My question is; does one actually have to use all five senses to ascertain that one has actually stepped in manure?

91. Hitchens Debates Rabbi Wolpe on God

Comment #299968 by Hellene on December 10, 2008 at 5:31 pm

Titania,

Could be worst. Could be declared an E.C.

92. Hitchens Debates Rabbi Wolpe on God

Comment #299955 by Hellene on December 10, 2008 at 4:52 pm

Titania,

On a lighter note my daughter is graduating from college this Saturday. I'm totally stoked.

93. Hitchens Debates Rabbi Wolpe on God

Comment #299949 by Hellene on December 10, 2008 at 4:45 pm

2547. Comment #299947 by Brian English


And I'm allergic to alcohol. So that leaves me coffee, aspirin, and sex.

94. Hitchens Debates Rabbi Wolpe on God

Comment #299946 by Hellene on December 10, 2008 at 4:39 pm

2545. Comment #299945 by Titania

For the record. I don't take illegal drugs.

95. Hitchens Debates Rabbi Wolpe on God

Comment #299938 by Hellene on December 10, 2008 at 4:22 pm

2541. Comment #299937 by Brian English

Thank you.

And don't forget those people who up the dosage because they are not getting as high as they used to in the beginning. It varies from person to person.

96. Hitchens Debates Rabbi Wolpe on God

Comment #299936 by Hellene on December 10, 2008 at 4:12 pm

Decius,

You know I love you dude.
"E" has the potential to be harmful.
Physically and Psychologically.
I mean logically why would anyone take "enormous amounts for prolonged periods"?

97. Hitchens Debates Rabbi Wolpe on God

Comment #299931 by Hellene on December 10, 2008 at 3:51 pm

I developed an extreme allergy to alcohol in my thirties. Very unpleasant. As for the drugs. I lived in Berkley California in the early seventies. It was hard to find someone who wasn't stoned.

As for "E"... it has the potential to be harmful. I would approach with caution. I've seen it really damage people I know. I can't vouch for "purity" etc... But I think it's a very bad idea. Also consider whos' hands the illegal gains might end up in.

98. 'Child-witches' of Nigeria seek refuge

Comment #299685 by Hellene on December 10, 2008 at 7:27 am

Just a reminder of the "witch children" of Nigeria;

http://richarddawkins.net/article,3322,Child-witches-of-Nigeria-seek-refuge,Telegraph

Their web site is:

http://steppingstonesnigeria.org/

I have been encouraging all my friends to donate $10 this holiday season.

To me there is nothing viler than separating young children from their parents due to superstition and profit. Not to mention torturing them.

99. Teachers 'beat and abuse' Muslim children in British Koran classes

Comment #299683 by Hellene on December 10, 2008 at 7:26 am

Just a reminder of the "witch children" of Nigeria;

http://richarddawkins.net/article,3322,Child-witches-of-Nigeria-seek-refuge,Telegraph

Their web site is:

http://steppingstonesnigeria.org/

I have been encouraging all my friends to donate $10 this holiday season.

To me there is nothing viler than separating young children from their parents due to superstition and profit. Not to mention torturing them.

100. Interview with Nicholas Wade

Comment #299319 by Hellene on December 9, 2008 at 12:21 pm

Nicholas Wade seemed to be having a good time.