251. An apology to Peter Kay

Comment #25103 by Zaphod on March 10, 2007 at 5:56 am

WOW. I just read the original article http://arts.guardian.co.uk/theatre/comedy/story/0,,2029053,00.html and I have to say this "Jeevan Vasagar" writes an article that stinks of agenda. He/She (I can't tell by the name) tries to paint Richard as a mean spirited atheist and Peter Kay as wholesome man of the people (which he is). Even down to the photos selected. Peter Kay is smiling and happy and Richard looks stern and serious.

I have lost respect for the guardian and Jeevan Vasagar (whom I never knew before. I wouldn't want to).

This kind if journalism is dishonest, disappointing and all to common. I expected more from the guardian to be honest.

252. An apology to Peter Kay

Comment #25101 by Zaphod on March 10, 2007 at 5:45 am

Peter Kay is a funny guy. I have laughed a lot whenever he is on TV. That said just because he finds belief in a god comforting doesn't make it true. I would find it a comforting thought to have Scarlett Johansson as my lover, doesn't mean it will happen.

253. Public Acceptance of Evolution

Comment #25001 by Zaphod on March 9, 2007 at 3:49 pm

Scary.

254. You can't trust science!

Comment #25000 by Zaphod on March 9, 2007 at 3:47 pm

Great comic.

255. Response to Richard Dawkins and Sam Harris

Comment #24986 by Zaphod on March 9, 2007 at 3:18 pm

1. After 1 minute it is obvious he hasn't read "The God Delusion", "The End of Faith" or "Letter to a Christian Nation".

2. Dawkins doesn't put Science against religion and compare them. He says Dawkins puts the mohammed ali version of science against a 90 pound weakling of religion. Dawkins doesn't do this.

In my opinion for finding truth religion is a 90 pound weakling compared to science.

3. Science is a methodical, logical and rational process for find truth about the natural world. Science is not a belief system. If you think it is, you don't know what science is.

4. Zaytuna says "humans aren't acting like humans". I beg to differ. Since the beginning of recorded history the one thing we seem to be able to do with record efficiency is kill each other. I do not like this but it does seem to be human nature.

5. He says the wars of the 20th century where over ideologies. Religion is the worst Ideology. Stalinist Russia, Nazi Germany etc. all had dogmatic belief systems. Religion is the ultimate dogmatic belief system

6. Zaytuna says "god expects more for us". What religion is he referring to? In the bible god tells humans to kill in his name. He even kills humans himself. Oh yea and anyone who doesn't agree gets to burn forever in a lake of fire. The Qu'ran is just as bad if not worse.

God made man in his image? I think not. Perhaps man made god in his image.

256. Happy 50th Birthday to PZ Myers!

Comment #24809 by Zaphod on March 8, 2007 at 4:55 pm

Haha a poem from Dawkins. Cool. Happy birthday PZ.

257. Conservapedia v Wikipedia

Comment #24614 by Zaphod on March 7, 2007 at 3:22 pm

It is quite sickening the lengths people will go to make shit up.

258. Even Stephven: Islam vs. Christianity

Comment #24465 by Zaphod on March 6, 2007 at 7:24 pm

Awesome!

259. Was there ever dog that praised his fleas?

Comment #24109 by Zaphod on March 4, 2007 at 9:16 pm

Parasitic books is an apt metaphor. They would have no book if not for Dawkins, so maybe go even further. Obligate parasitic books.

260. The Dawkins Confusion: Naturalism ad absurdum

Comment #23770 by Zaphod on March 2, 2007 at 3:34 pm

Inane and vacuous.

261. Memo: Stop teaching evolution

Comment #22480 by Zaphod on February 19, 2007 at 12:46 pm

Sometimes you just have to stand up and say "Excuse me sir, you are an idiot".

262. In Loving Memory of William Luke Ashton: July 10th 1989 - Dec 25th 2006

Comment #22295 by Zaphod on February 14, 2007 at 1:01 am

Courageous.

263. Response to Orr

Comment #21982 by Zaphod on February 12, 2007 at 3:26 am

I think in internet gaming lingo I would have to say that H. Allen Orr got pwned.

264. Evolution Sunday

Comment #21880 by Zaphod on February 11, 2007 at 11:21 am

I feel pretty much the same way as PZ does. I am glad those participating in evolution Sunday aren't on the other side of the fence (creationist douchebag side) and are in support of evolution. Unlike Kenneth Miller (someone who I actually like) I think there is a barrier between science and religion because they need to completely different ways of thinking and not ways that can really co-exist. At least not to me. Some people can make them co-exist but I feel at some level they are being dishonest to themselves. Not in a devious underhanded way but still lying to themselves.

265. The God Delusion

Comment #21737 by Zaphod on February 10, 2007 at 8:25 pm

Orr writes "the Ultimate 747 argument was shredded by reviewers".

Wasn't this just an argument that stated that god was the ultimate 747. That the religious people who think evolution was chance are creating an even more improbable thing - GOD.

The fact is evolution isn't chance as Dawkins has to explain to every religious person. If evolution was chance as the original 747 argument claims then god would be an even more improbable happenstance. How is this difficult to understand?

I guess I can't see Orr's point as I only see the subject of theology along the same lines as I see the subject of mythology.

266. The questions science cannot answer

Comment #21592 by Zaphod on February 10, 2007 at 3:28 am

Mr McGrath can hide behind his archaic myths for his whole life if he wishes.

267. 'God Is Not a Moderate'

Comment #21341 by Zaphod on February 8, 2007 at 8:44 pm

I have read all the essays back and forth and I have to say that Sam Harris wins everytime. In the latest exchange Mr Sullivan has basically admitted that no amount of proof could ever convince him of the non-existence of god. If atheists are right and when Mr Sullivan dies he simply dies and looses his conciousness, no thoughts or feelings. He will never know that he was wrong. Perhaps he choose to believe because its not really a choice. He believes in an afterlife so it makes him feel better. If he is wrong he won't know because he will no longer exist.

268. Ancient boy's skeleton sparks evolution debate

Comment #21144 by Zaphod on February 7, 2007 at 6:01 pm

"160,000 fossils are wrong" shouts closed minded priest.

"My fictional book is actually true because I say it is" shouts delusional idiot.

269. Interview with Alister McGrath, author of 'The Dawkins Delusion?'

Comment #20836 by Zaphod on February 6, 2007 at 6:06 pm

This guy is the worst kind of moderate. A moderate with total intellectual dishonesty.

270. Atheist Rap: Extian, The Verse from Atheist Nation Pt III

Comment #20670 by Zaphod on February 5, 2007 at 4:22 pm

Finally rap that has something to say instead of bitches and ho's.

271. Root of All Evil? Discussion

Comment #20450 by Zaphod on February 2, 2007 at 3:31 pm

Alot of scary people in that audience. I felt for the few sane ones.

God is love? Ok we don't need another name for love. We have many.

God is incomprehensible and will never be understood by finute humans? OK that is arrogant and intellectual cowardish.

Evangelist guy is just a complete wank.

Dawkins, The Philosopher (forgot his name), the host and the old atheist guy where all great. There where many levels of faith and religion in the room and if you really watched that video with an open mind you will Dawkins was nowhere near a fundamental or the most intollerant. Watch it openly and try and disagree with me. Dawkins hardly spoke.

272. Evolution Debate - Pigliucci vs Hovind

Comment #20316 by Zaphod on February 1, 2007 at 6:14 pm

The correct link for his jail story is
http://www.pensacolanewsjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070120/NEWS01/701200319/1006

Some of the comments on the website are hilarious.

273. Evolution Debate - Pigliucci vs Hovind

Comment #20315 by Zaphod on February 1, 2007 at 6:00 pm

Yes that douchebag Hovind is in jail for tax offences lol.

I watched a debate between him and Michael Shermer and boy Hovinds views seem to be the definition of insanity.

274. Blashpemy Challenge Interview

Comment #20145 by Zaphod on January 31, 2007 at 3:11 pm

The priest says something along the lines of "you can't and shouldn't try to prove/disprove faith".

How convenient, so irrational beliefs without evidence shouldn't and couldn't be proven or disproven.

Nice little protective bubble her argument creates around her faith.

Yet again the hope argument. If it gives hope to some this is irrelevant in a discussion on if it is true or false.

275. Interview with Neil deGrasse Tyson

Comment #20128 by Zaphod on January 31, 2007 at 2:41 pm

Tyson is so excited about science. Love it :-D.

276. 'God Is Not a Moderate'

Comment #20016 by Zaphod on January 31, 2007 at 4:50 am

Reading this I am biased in favour of Sam Harris. Heavily biased I must say. His views and opinions are very similar to my own on religion. I must say that Mr Sullivan seems to be one of the more intelligent religious people but I was disapointed when he used the word "intolerant". That seems to be what all religious people call atheists when usually atheists are the most tolerant and religious people least so.

277. James Randi on Larry King Live

Comment #19966 by Zaphod on January 30, 2007 at 10:21 pm

$1,000,000 is yours if you prove your psychic ability. All you have to do is prove what you claim. Give an independant panel to judge Rosemary Altea giving a reading to a complete stranger who she has never met, seen, spoke to or has any knowledge of.

If she actually has an ability it will be shown. I bet if she ever did agree to it she would come up with some excuse if it didn't work. Fatigue or something.

People believe stupid stuff.

278. Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Comment #19960 by Zaphod on January 30, 2007 at 9:53 pm

She is right. Islam is also stupid, archaic, barbaric, and the height irrationality.

279. Richard Dawkins interview about 'Unweaving the Rainbow'

Comment #19922 by Zaphod on January 30, 2007 at 4:50 pm

It was 7 years ago.

280. He Calls Himself God

Comment #19753 by Zaphod on January 29, 2007 at 6:58 pm

mmm yea, yea I'm gonna go ahead and disagree with him. I don't think he is.

281. Blasphemy Challenge on FOX

Comment #19714 by Zaphod on January 29, 2007 at 12:23 pm

That interviewer was a contemptible tool. He just doesn't get the point of the blasphemy challenge. He just gives the typical religious response. See below.

1. Why do you want to take away their hope?
2. Religious people do good things?
3. Why are you so angry?

My Answers

1. Religion may give hope to some but it also segregates, indoctrinates and isolates alot of people.

2. SHUT UP. PEOPLE DO GOOD THINGS. NOT JUST RELIGIOUS PEOPLE OR JUST ATHEISTS BUT ANY TYPE OF PERSON CAN DO SOMETHING GOOD.

3. If any atheist is angry it maybe because when they where young they feel they where lied to about important stuff and told idiotic myths about sky daddies(god) and wizards(jesus).

All 3 points are irrelevant of religions truth. If it gives hope, does good or makes you angry it doesn't alter what is true.

Religious myths are obviously false to people if they think rationally unshackled by their faith.

If god is real or not we can't prove and may never be able to. If god does exist and is petty enough to care about people worshiping him then I deny him/her/it even more.

I deny the holy spirit, god, jesus, allah, vishnu, zeus, tom cruise and superman.

Long live the silver surfer. Galactus is comming.

j/k



or am I.

282. CNN Sylvia Browne Fraud

Comment #19574 by Zaphod on January 28, 2007 at 12:51 pm

Sylvia Browne said that the boy was dead because statistically if someone is kidnapped and missing for that long they are usually dead. She probably just made up the fictional killers description.

283. CNN Sylvia Browne Fraud

Comment #19573 by Zaphod on January 28, 2007 at 12:44 pm

People like Sylvia Browne and John Edwards disgust me. They are eithier totally delusional and should be put in a hospital with the guy who thinks he is Napoleon or they are sick con artists making money from people who are grieving and want hope.

John Edwards is a douchebag just like in that South Park episode. Love that episode lol.

284. Guest Host Bill Moyers with philosopher Daniel Dennett

Comment #18763 by Zaphod on January 22, 2007 at 9:30 pm

Daniel Dennett aswell as being insightful, intelligent and very informative has to be one of the nicest people I have ever seen. He seems honestly a really really nice person. I challenge anyone to dislike him lol. He is very tolerent and seems to want the complete best for society.

285. Britons unconvinced on evolution

Comment #18759 by Zaphod on January 22, 2007 at 7:49 pm

1 more thing. 1 stupid opinion pole doesn't mean shit. They are usually biased and skewed to make them more likely to sell newspapers.

286. Britons unconvinced on evolution

Comment #18758 by Zaphod on January 22, 2007 at 7:49 pm

# 22% chose creationism
# 17% opted for intelligent design

so 39% opten for creationism.

They are the same thing.

287. 12 Year Old Girl Prodigy Paints Pictures of God

Comment #18736 by Zaphod on January 22, 2007 at 5:08 pm

I think this girl should get an MRI done. Just incase.

288. 12 Year Old Girl Prodigy Paints Pictures of God

Comment #18735 by Zaphod on January 22, 2007 at 5:07 pm

This girl is very talented. Supposedly her mother is an atheist and god isn't talked about in the home.

What I have got to ask is why does god always reveal himself in these secret, esoteric, mystical ways. Why doesn't he just appear on CNN or something. Mabye fox news lol.

289. 12 Year Old Girl Prodigy Paints Pictures of God

Comment #18733 by Zaphod on January 22, 2007 at 5:04 pm

Why is it that god always needs a shave and a haircut.

No barbers in heaven?

290. Intelligent design is a science, not a faith

Comment #16909 by Zaphod on January 9, 2007 at 2:50 pm

ID assumes a creator. In sceince you make a hypothesis based on the evidence, observations etc. You then test it and/or find more evidence. How can a creator be tested? It can't. All ID is saying is that the complex nature of things is beyond human understanding and that it was god who did.

It is cowardly and insufficient. All IDiots are incredibly arrrogant to think that just because they can't understand how something may have came about doesn't someone else can't or won't.

291. The Nodder

Comment #16768 by Zaphod on January 8, 2007 at 2:53 pm

This is a very amusing letter. I fortunately don't nod my head when I read the same as I don't mouth the words lol.

btw the letters author has an awesome name just like myself :-D.

-Steven

292. The New Atheists

Comment #16739 by Zaphod on January 8, 2007 at 11:32 am

Got it to work :-D

The douchebag in that video says the canons of proof aren't applicable to god.

This is true. You can't disprove or prove 100% eithier way. The funny thing is that its like he actually holds this up as evidence of it. If you can't disprove something this doesn't mean that its likely to be true. I can disprove tons of stupid stuff that I know isn't true just by using common sense.

Comparing Dawkins to Jerry Falwell is just wrong on so many levels.

293. The New Atheists

Comment #16738 by Zaphod on January 8, 2007 at 11:17 am

This video doesn't work for me.

294. Without God, Gall Is Permitted

Comment #16737 by Zaphod on January 8, 2007 at 11:12 am

If someone has no religion and just believes that a god/higher power or whatever exists then I can only make a probability type arguement to them. I can say that just because something can't be disproved doesn't mean it is at all likely.

Someone who has a religion that they conform to is totally different to me. I have said this on many occasions "JUST BECAUSE SOMETHING IS WRITTEN IN A BOOK DOESN'T MAKE IT THE TRUTH". Just because the bible or the Quran or whatever has words in it that say stuff about god and that the book is the word of god DOESN'T MAKE IT SO. I can write stuff down in a book but it doesn't mean what I write is the truth. WHY CAN'T PEOPLE UNDERSTAND THIS.

The truth in not negotiable. Something is true or it isn't. If everyone in the world believed in the bible 100% this would still not make it the truth. Its not true just because people believe it to be true.

295. Secret Life of Brian

Comment #16734 by Zaphod on January 8, 2007 at 11:03 am

The life of Brian is a fantastic movie.

I love the crucifixion/freedom bit. Hilarious

296. Sam Harris's Faith in Eastern Spirituality and Muslim Torture

Comment #16732 by Zaphod on January 8, 2007 at 11:00 am

As for views on torture.

Most civilised countries have outlawed torture. When push comes to shove they all do it behind closed doors or on a nice little cuban beach.

297. Sam Harris's Faith in Eastern Spirituality and Muslim Torture

Comment #16730 by Zaphod on January 8, 2007 at 10:58 am

This guy has totally misrepresented Sams views on everything. He picks and chooses bits from Sams book and misquotes them all. A totally negative one sided review if I ever saw one. John Gorenfeld obviously has previous views of Sam Harris. A disgrace.

298. William Crawley, BBC Belfast, names Richard Dawkins as Person of the Year 2006

Comment #15655 by Zaphod on January 1, 2007 at 10:22 pm

He gets my vote.

299. God's Enemies Are More Honest Than His Friends

Comment #15206 by Zaphod on December 29, 2006 at 2:10 pm

Totally agree with what Sam Harris says. Anyone who has heard him talk can't ever call him dogmatic or intollerant. He is a champion of reason.

300. A Mission to Convert

Comment #14776 by Zaphod on December 25, 2006 at 1:56 am

I'd be someone upset if I was an author of the other 3 books in this review because he concentrates on Dawkins so much more.