Comments by thewhitepearl

201. Evolution fine but no apology to Darwin: Vatican

Comment #249177 by thewhitepearl on September 17, 2008 at 4:19 pm

I'm reading the article from the link Brian sent us right now.

Perhaps they need to understand what the "god particle" is before they go and make smart ass comments about it. grrr

"Above all, we now realise, that contrary to being a complete waste of space and a descendant of apes, you are actually made in the image of God.

"We realise that although you are still stupid, that is simply because the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and that your eyes are blinded and your ears will not hear any contrary view. In short, we now see you are a sinner in need of the saving, life-transforming grace of God in Jesus Christ."

Ummm someone please tell me that this group is indeed a wolf in sheeps clothing and this "apology" was a satire? Surely no real christian group would make an apology that began with "we realise that although you are still stupid"

Apathy

I agree. Fuck off, no one is listening to you, go home and learn to read, then read a book.

202. Evolution fine but no apology to Darwin: Vatican

Comment #249171 by thewhitepearl on September 17, 2008 at 3:58 pm

I bid thee a nights good rest Quetz.

Dochmbi, I believe succubi is the plural of succubus.

203. Evolution fine but no apology to Darwin: Vatican

Comment #249154 by thewhitepearl on September 17, 2008 at 3:35 pm

Quetz,

I use "succubus" a lot.

For example I might tell one of my good guy friends "I think you should dump the bitch-she's a succubus. She just sucks all the life and fun out of you"

204. Genes might not be so selfish after all

Comment #249147 by thewhitepearl on September 17, 2008 at 3:28 pm

Ok so this guy should have either stayed in the corner with that wet towel or done more research.

He mentions it in his articles and his lectures. If the idea catches on, it can be said to propagate itself, spreading from brain to brain." So, here goes.

Surely he isn't suggesting that he is to be responsible for the "idea propagating itself".

205. Evolution fine but no apology to Darwin: Vatican

Comment #249139 by thewhitepearl on September 17, 2008 at 3:22 pm

Well, meh no big deal-It's not like Darwin is around to hear them say "I'm sorry, you were right-we were wrong".

206. Sharia courts operating in Britain

Comment #249135 by thewhitepearl on September 17, 2008 at 3:13 pm

Night Sci! Have a good evening.

207. Sharia courts operating in Britain

Comment #249133 by thewhitepearl on September 17, 2008 at 3:11 pm

I have quite a lean build, so as a result my opponent often outweighs me. When it comes to self-defence work I fight dirty; I have little choice but to!

I'm with you on that one. I'm about half the height of everyone I know and on the smaller end so if it comes down to self defence-I too have to fight dirty. As you kinda know.

208. Sharia courts operating in Britain

Comment #249130 by thewhitepearl on September 17, 2008 at 3:04 pm

First of all-

What is an LOLcat?

Second,

I am starting to work as a bouncer again

Need an excuse to fight and drink?

209. Sharia courts operating in Britain

Comment #249120 by thewhitepearl on September 17, 2008 at 2:52 pm

How about all of you just get into a room, and I'll judge which fighting method is the best. Should be fun.

210. Sharia courts operating in Britain

Comment #249111 by thewhitepearl on September 17, 2008 at 2:46 pm

Geez I always take the whatver is around that I can slam into someones head approach. Seems to work for me.

Ap,

:) Thanks! Get to working on that report than! It's due soon.

211. Sharia courts operating in Britain

Comment #249099 by thewhitepearl on September 17, 2008 at 2:38 pm

Apathy,

Yes that's true. I'm ok. I'm getting bored. Very bored with being limited in my activities and all. All this talk of flips and dancing makes me want to go to the studio. :(

How are you? Been working hard on that report.

212. Sharia courts operating in Britain

Comment #249091 by thewhitepearl on September 17, 2008 at 2:26 pm

Rachel, Quetz

Funny thing is-and true story-I always hesitate when it comes to cartwheels. Don't too much care for them. I dont know why.

Any way,

We better discontinue this talk before I get scolded at by a certain someone who has accused me of being kryptonite once.

Back to the muslims-

213. Sharia courts operating in Britain

Comment #249075 by thewhitepearl on September 17, 2008 at 2:09 pm

Can we get video proof on YouTube?

I thought you were all banged up and unable to do anything?

I'm afraid I'm going to require proof of the successful back-flips.

Touche' so very true. I can't do anything right now. Not even a simple ball and change. :( But in the sense that am I know how to do a double back flip-yes. And will be more than willing to post a video, if it intrests you guys that much when I do recover. It's not that difficult. Perhaps if I can fish out some old videos, I can have my brother get them on the laptop.

214. Sharia courts operating in Britain

Comment #249064 by thewhitepearl on September 17, 2008 at 1:56 pm

Do a double back-flip. That should prove your ninja credentials.

What's that? You can't?

Foot-in-mouth Quetzy! I mastered the art of the double back flip in gymnastics class some 10 years ago.

Bwhahaha.

215. Sharia courts operating in Britain

Comment #249018 by thewhitepearl on September 17, 2008 at 12:14 pm

Nairb,

We better stop lest we feel the wrath.

[crosses arms] pfsh Wait a minute..I'm not afraid of Al.

EDIT

Like I said you need to look for alternative ways to get rid of your tension.

As for the fat person thing-I understand. It'll be ok. I always found that simply saying "Mooooove" (Emphasis on the "Mooo")gets them out of my way.

216. Sharia courts operating in Britain

Comment #249007 by thewhitepearl on September 17, 2008 at 12:01 pm

What the fu*** is wrong with you.
Do you need anger management classes.

He needs something. I wouldn't say it's anger management classes though.

217. Sharia courts operating in Britain

Comment #248998 by thewhitepearl on September 17, 2008 at 11:25 am

And they hide their faces because it says "I am not accountable to anyone, I can do what I please". It is designed to strike fear into people.

It's a classic split personality, superhero alter ego example. There is a subconsience "freedom" and "release" that comes from wearing masks and covering up your identity. It allows you to say, act, and behave in ways that wouldn't be the norm. You may very well be that nice and pleasant bus riding partner in the daytime. You would act like any other normal peaceful freedom loving citizen. But as soon as that mask goes on-so goes the switch. You realise that nobody knows who you are-you are no longer you. You are free to act out in whatever fashion that you wish with no constraints and worries about being judged as an individual.

Also, perhaps it is so they can go back to being a "nice Muslim", and can pretend Islam is peaceful

Yup. The next day they are smiling at you, wishing you a good day, and being a "nice, good muslim". Raising your curiosity, and inviting you to their homes-So you can see how "normal" they are.

Before you know it they are trying to convert you.

218. Sharia courts operating in Britain

Comment #248985 by thewhitepearl on September 17, 2008 at 10:39 am

Nairb,

Why do you think terrorists ("insurgents") wear masks? Why is that? Shouldn't they be proud of the jihad?

edit

Al,

Anyone can make paper shurikens. This is hardly admissible in determining my ninja abilities.

219. Sharia courts operating in Britain

Comment #248982 by thewhitepearl on September 17, 2008 at 10:34 am

Al,

Sources please? Prove it.

220. Sharia courts operating in Britain

Comment #248979 by thewhitepearl on September 17, 2008 at 10:29 am

Nairb

Oh for goodness sake, will you just answer the damn questions already? All you seem to be doing is running around in circles.

221. The Holy Laughter Anointing

Comment #248719 by thewhitepearl on September 16, 2008 at 5:24 pm

Jamesstephenbrown,

Technically this isn't a forum.

kthxbai

222. Creationism call divides Royal Society

Comment #248681 by thewhitepearl on September 16, 2008 at 3:42 pm

CFL,

Oh I see. No Richard re-posted it on the creationism divides royal society thread. I think he meant that the thread had already been taken over by various topics (it was on the third page) and wanted something that had less comments so that everyone could see his post. But that's just what I think.

Must've just been missing you, cause I haven't seen you. Yes indeed Cartomancer is entertaining.

223. Letter from Sir Richard Roberts asking Reiss to step down

Comment #248675 by thewhitepearl on September 16, 2008 at 3:38 pm

Yum, now I'm getting thirsty. Goldy what type of beer do you have brewing now? You get it all your ingredients from your garden?

224. Letter from Sir Richard Roberts asking Reiss to step down

Comment #248668 by thewhitepearl on September 16, 2008 at 3:30 pm

Goldy,

I think you and I have a "beerdar".

225. Creationism call divides Royal Society

Comment #248664 by thewhitepearl on September 16, 2008 at 3:28 pm

CFL,

Too much info, too much info.

Any way, yes you have missed much in your absence. David has left quite a few comments today and even provoked a (somewhat)scolding from RD. Something along the lines as "Oh for goodness sake, I posted that before I noticed the thread had been derailed, I'm going to take it down and post it elsewhere"

It was all his fault.

226. Letter from Sir Richard Roberts asking Reiss to step down

Comment #248660 by thewhitepearl on September 16, 2008 at 3:21 pm

Night Quetz.

Brian,

I can't remember were you pro granny beer or against granny beer? :)

227. Letter from Sir Richard Roberts asking Reiss to step down

Comment #248654 by thewhitepearl on September 16, 2008 at 3:15 pm

Brian!

[waves] Hello, good evening, nice to see you, miss you, don't be a stranger, hope you are doing well!

Ok now I'm on to read what everyone has actually posted in the past few minutes. Just wanted to make sure I squeezed in my hi before you went all carmen sandiego on us again.

228. Creationism call divides Royal Society

Comment #248649 by thewhitepearl on September 16, 2008 at 3:12 pm

Al,

I know were all supposed to expect these type of transgressions from you. (And David is making himself the perfect target )but that comment is uncalled for.

It's just giving him more ammunition.

229. The Holy Laughter Anointing

Comment #248627 by thewhitepearl on September 16, 2008 at 2:40 pm

David,

Why are you here? I'm willing to bet that most here do not take you seriously and a majority of us laugh and mock you. Are you a glutton for punishment?

Stop trying to come here and fish for things as an excuse to release your anger. If you want to say something-write another book.

As you can tell from your book sales-no one really cares about what you have to say.

Now go away.

Bob,

the very people laughing hardest come across exactly as the chimpanzees they so fervently hate being related to.

You don't even have to listen closely. There is a very distinct "boo-hoo-ooo-ooo-waw-ahh-ahh"

230. Sharia courts operating in Britain

Comment #248615 by thewhitepearl on September 16, 2008 at 2:28 pm

Al,

Precisely.

231. Letter from Sir Richard Roberts asking Reiss to step down

Comment #248609 by thewhitepearl on September 16, 2008 at 2:21 pm

the dogmas

David I thought I asked you to include a reference to these so called dogmas.

kthx

232. Sharia courts operating in Britain

Comment #248600 by thewhitepearl on September 16, 2008 at 2:10 pm

Ok basically you dont like some types of rude or vagely threatening behaviour. It doesnt seem to me to have anything to do with race.

Uh, well yeah-but sometimes my prejudice seems to single out a particular ethnic background. If that makes sense. I suppose I'm more prejudiced. I'll just come right out and say it-most black people, I don't like and don't like to be around. (there are exceptions) But it doesn't have anything to do with the color of their skin, but more on how most black people act and conduct themselves. Not all- but most. Particularly those from the south. Call it whatever you want.

Diacanu,

Noted.

I retract the use of the word "racist". I used it too lightly. What I really meant was I am extremely prejudiced against some cultures and in most cases includes and singles out those of a particular ethnical background.

233. Sharia courts operating in Britain

Comment #248574 by thewhitepearl on September 16, 2008 at 1:38 pm

What do you mean by Cultural racist

I mean for example when I step outside and see a group of black people with shorts hanging from their asses-I give out a little shriek and skidaddle. But this would also apply to if for some strange reason there was a white guy in the mix.

I mean that for example when I see an old ford driving by with a brown arm sticking out-I can bet that 10 more are shoved in there and try to avoid them at all cost due to the uncomfortable glances and sounds I am going to hear.

I mean that I am and can be "culturally" racist. Or whatever word you want to use.

There are some cultures that I don't like to be around and will make otherwise rude comments towards if provoked. Or think badly about.

I'm sure I could give better examples but these are the ones that are popping out of my head and hopefully you get the gist. This does not necessarily apply to the color of their skin but the way the act, talk, and dress.

234. YouTube Removes Viral Video on Palin's Churches For Inappropriate Content

Comment #248569 by thewhitepearl on September 16, 2008 at 1:28 pm

Paula

But there's still a bit of me that's earnestly hoping that her church isn't part of this madness and that the scenes in this clip were filmed somewhere else. Was there anything in the film that absolutely clinched it? There may well have been - I watched it through a haze of appalled horror and may well have missed a bit that proved beyond doubt that this really was Sarah Palin's church.

I couldn't remember anything in the video that stuck out in my mind that would condemn Wasilla Assembly to the, er shall I say more intense fundamentalist beliefs. I did some investigating on their website, and from what I can tell from comparing pictures to the video-it doesn't appear that it was shot elsewhere. (At least most of it)

The churches mission statement is "To Know Him, and To Make Him Known" and they have a list of their beliefs which are commonly held beliefs of the fundamentalists. Other than the belief in the literal translation of the Bible, the also believe in; the rapture, 1,000 year reign on earth, and that sinners will burn in a lake of fire.

They also released a statement about Sarah Palin which did say that as of 2002 she is not a member of the church but since then has attended conferences and special meetings.

edit

From investigating the website, it doesn't appear that this video was cinched. :(

235. Discussion between Richard Dawkins and Clive James

Comment #248554 by thewhitepearl on September 16, 2008 at 12:48 pm

Quetz-

Is it safe to presume that you are just tired of everything that flies out of D.Robertsons mouth?

236. YouTube Removes Viral Video on Palin's Churches For Inappropriate Content

Comment #248552 by thewhitepearl on September 16, 2008 at 12:42 pm

We need to get Christopher Hitchens on this woman immediately.

He actually has written a piece about her on Slate, but it fell something short of what I'd expected of him

CNN? FNC? Anyone? Anyone?

It would be nice.

237. Sharia courts operating in Britain

Comment #248547 by thewhitepearl on September 16, 2008 at 12:37 pm

I'm racist, I'll admit it.

[shrugs]

But moreso a cultural racist then anything else.

The term is abused any way.

238. YouTube Removes Viral Video on Palin's Churches For Inappropriate Content

Comment #248533 by thewhitepearl on September 16, 2008 at 11:54 am

Well, if Sarah Palin's church is indeed part of this "third wave movement" and she has been attending this church for some two decades-I would think it safe to presume that she really does believe in all this madness and hysteria.

One does not usually stay a member of a church that they have problems with or do not agree with. At least that has always been my experience.

I think most moderate, non-fundamentalist Christians would visit a church like that during such hysteria and never return.

239. The Holy Laughter Anointing

Comment #248440 by thewhitepearl on September 16, 2008 at 8:37 am

Damn! I can't concentrate because someone in the background has a laugh like a monkey.

EDIT

The bit at the end about revival in the churches-this isn't a new thing. Almost all of the churches I grew up in believed in that cockamaney nonsense. Giving the US back to god-and all that jazz.

Apparently Jesus doesn't want to come back until most of the world are Christians, so he can spare as many souls as he can.

How nice of him.

240. Letter from Sir Richard Roberts asking Reiss to step down

Comment #248431 by thewhitepearl on September 16, 2008 at 8:10 am

It is breathtaking that your intolerance and dogma are so extreme

Intolerance yes. And rightfully so for anyone advocating creationism. Even suggesting it. I noticed the date on his statement-perhaps you overlooked it. It was the 16th of September. Which in case you don't know, is today. So all this shows is backpeddling and trying to save his own ass. Perhaps you should go and read the other four or so articles on the subject and the statements he made there before you go on and on about apologising and intolerance.

Dogma? What dogma? Please reference the so called "dogma" the atheists follow.

That's what I thought.

241. YouTube Removes Viral Video on Palin's Churches For Inappropriate Content

Comment #248426 by thewhitepearl on September 16, 2008 at 8:01 am

I'm shocked-I just don't know what to say. Where to start on that? It's just so much.

I don't like this "bars turning into churches" business thats for sure.
I've gone to churches similar to Palins, although I'm going to have to say that that church takes the cake with "cell phone anointings".
Oh and the fire burning/wind gusting revival bit. They all look possessed.

I sometimes wonder if belief like this makes someone mentally ill. Really and truly mentally ill. Multiple Personality Syndrome or something.

242. [UPDATED] Venomous Snakes, Slippery Eels and Harun Yahya

Comment #248187 by thewhitepearl on September 15, 2008 at 9:03 pm

That's what I thought! It was a mord-trocity. Besides asking me to keep up while I'm watching fb, eating, playing with the dogs, talking on the phone and drugged up is a bit much.

In other news Cowboys won- 41:37!

243. [UPDATED] Venomous Snakes, Slippery Eels and Harun Yahya

Comment #248183 by thewhitepearl on September 15, 2008 at 8:46 pm

For what? Is that one of your little mord-trocities?

244. [UPDATED] Venomous Snakes, Slippery Eels and Harun Yahya

Comment #248177 by thewhitepearl on September 15, 2008 at 8:18 pm

hmm sounds like a personal problem.

:)

245. Sharia courts operating in Britain

Comment #248174 by thewhitepearl on September 15, 2008 at 8:05 pm

Whoa whoa whoa whoa

I haven't seen the entire thread. Just got around to it and was scrolling up and saw this. So without getting the entire tone of this conversation, I'm going to go ahead and comment on just this because I don't like it. Pardon if I take it out of context.

That some people want shariah is their business - would you rather it underground and hidden, away from public scrutiny and hence hidden from the law?

It is their business and needs to stay that way. If they want to follow the Sharia in the privacy of their own homes-fine thats their business. (Unless of course if violates the laws of whatever society they are living in. Then they should be punished accordingly with said societies laws) Sharia does not need to be included in the laws of a non-muslim land. If they want a law system for muslims, well that's just fine and dandy. Move your fucking ass to a muslim society.

It should be worth noting again that Sharia is the totality of religious, political, social, domestic and private life. AND that muslims are not bound by the sharia when traveling or living outside of a muslim society.

EDIT

I repeat; And that muslims are not bound by the sharia when traveling or living outside of a muslim society.

So the very fact that they are trying to weasle it in, is indeed a huge statement.

246. [UPDATED] Venomous Snakes, Slippery Eels and Harun Yahya

Comment #248167 by thewhitepearl on September 15, 2008 at 7:48 pm

Oh I see!!! pffssshh Chiefs? Chiefs of Loooosing!

[ducks from flying tomatoes]

ESPN has a new replay feature. They break down each play and show it from every angle.

Sorta like when you're playing madden. (If you've ever played it. Seems like it would be a little out of your league)

247. [UPDATED] Venomous Snakes, Slippery Eels and Harun Yahya

Comment #248162 by thewhitepearl on September 15, 2008 at 7:15 pm

Ya know what? I didn't even watch the games yesterday. Bluebird? Can't figure out what you are talking about.

248. [UPDATED] Venomous Snakes, Slippery Eels and Harun Yahya

Comment #248157 by thewhitepearl on September 15, 2008 at 7:00 pm

WHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAT? That's just unheard of. Well the shitkickers were winning until about 3 minutes ago. Its 27:21 5:00 left in the half.

249. [UPDATED] Venomous Snakes, Slippery Eels and Harun Yahya

Comment #248151 by thewhitepearl on September 15, 2008 at 6:41 pm

Mordy, Mordy are you out there? Are you watching this fabulous night of MNF?

250. Sharia courts operating in Britain

Comment #248098 by thewhitepearl on September 15, 2008 at 3:03 pm

Does Hugh FitzGerald write all the articles on jihadwatch?

So sorry for your frustration Fanusi! PM for you-in about 10 minutes.