I know, right?
There were a number of good responses to these ridiculous signs.
However today I stumbled across my favorite responses yet.
Friday, February 07, 2014
Responses, to the responses, to the Bill Nye/Ken Ham debate, that you must see.
I know, right?
There were a number of good responses to these ridiculous signs.
However today I stumbled across my favorite responses yet.
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Yes. How in the world could anyone explain a sunset if their [sic] is no god?
ReplyDeleteWell, my elementary school kids will tell you it's light refraction and the spinning of the earth.
And many of these fanatics will say anything--no matter how ludicrous-- to dispel that simple fact.
DeleteHoping my kid doesn't get that sign holder for a teacher next year.
DeleteThe sunset question reminds me of when O'Reilly said "Tides go in, tides go out. You can't explain that."
ReplyDeleteYes you can, Bill.
DeleteThe moon.
Bill's perplexing "conundrum" was laid to rest 326 years ago.
It's called Newton's law of universal gravitation.
Bill's Catholic, doesn't believe in conumdrums
DeleteI've spent some time reading the comments from the 'devout' on articles about this. By and large, they are the stupidest among us. They are 'believers' because critical thought is beyond them and they rely on an authority to tell them the truth. The problem for the rest of us is... they can vote.
ReplyDeleteSarah Palin is a young earth creationist.
DeleteEnough said.
Palin is a creationist alright... She created the Trig tale. Steve Schmidt "Sarah Palin is a great actress, we should give her some lines" This line tells me Stevie knew of the birth hoax.
Delete"Are you scared of a divine creator?"
ReplyDeleteNo. That said, it's quite clear which of the two of us was truly born free. You are a slave to belief, I am not.
Next stupid question?
Nope, not scared of dragons, Santa or the big bad wolf either.
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The thing that bother's me the most is their insufferable pleasure in assuming their (often translated and mistranslated) so-called religious texts are somehow better than everyone else's. These people would go bonkers if someone tried to force Hinduism into a taxpayer funded school science curriculum.
ReplyDeleteLooking at the first two of the "God Girls" I'd have to posit that God encourages them to NOT workout?
ReplyDeleteAll of their bullshit and THAT'S what you pick?
DeleteI have said it before and I will continue to say it;
This is why we can't ever have nice things!
You are either a man or a Palin.
TexasMel
Please, TexasMel, not all of us men think that way!
DeleteI've said this before and I will say it again. God and science can and does co-exist. I believe God did create heaven and earth. But how did he create it? That's where the science comes in.
ReplyDeleteI thought you were smarter than that SPHASH!
DeleteI am. I'm a Christian but I also respect science. To me science explains how God made things.
DeleteHow did _he_ create it? Nonsense. God is female.
DeleteIt doesn't make sense that science explains how god made things.
DeleteOk, how did science prove there was a god? This is going to be entertaining!
DeleteI think the irony of religion is what makes the belief in any form of it so interesting and offensive to many.
DeleteOn one hand: To refer to a god implies that the god came from something else. Where did the god come from? Nothing is born without a reaction from opposing forces (big bang, reproduction, mitosis, con men (truth vs. lies), etc.). If you find comfort in accrediting science to a god, that is your choice. It is my sincere hope that you enjoy and find pleasure in that decision YOU MADE.
For many who need to neatly categorize EVERYTHING they don't know or can't explain, they call it another name for their god. Again, it is my sincere hope that they enjoy and find pleasure in the decision THEY MADE.
Then, there are people who use their own current day observation skills and curiosity and make a decision to accredit their findings to what science calls the universe. It is my sincere hope that they enjoy and find pleasure in the decision THEY MADE.
The only difference I've found between gods and the universe is that the universe doesn't ask people to tithe, belittle women, make groups of people unnaturally subservient to others, start wars, or require that their lead representatives (pastors, preachers, popes', etc.) collect insurmountable wealth by taking from those that believe in their every word and deed (wrong or right).
For example, Ken Hamm made it painfully clear that his religion is to knowingly choose to 1) omit other people's opinion, views and conclusions and 2) decide that they are wrong if they do not believe as he believes. (i.e., three year old tantrum complete with fingers in their ears, eyes closed, sitting on the floor saying la-la-la-la-laaaahhh while you're trying to speak to them)
Just sayin' as respectfully as possible -- People can have and enjoy their god and religion. I would appreciate it if they didn't try to force their decision onto everyone and then try to use fear, intimidation, and discrimination tactics to punish those that disagree for making a decision NOT to believe as hey do.
Sarah Palin has a serpent's heart 5:07 PM
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Do you subscribe to the way your God is portrayed in the Christian bible (old testament) with all the nonsensical imagery written by mere mortals, or is your view of Him more as being the unidentified Source responsible for the whole shebang?
The "Faceless" note is just heartbreaking.
ReplyDeleteTexasMel
Those secular responses were GREAT! That poor Alabama faceless person.
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is,, "What the fuck is the difference. I'm going to try to be a good person either way". Who gives a flying fuck if there is a god or not. it's not comprehensible even if it were true. carpe diem.
ReplyDeleteThat would be R'amen.
ReplyDeleteThe look on the girl with the "I'm not broken..." sign's face is just precious. From the mouth of babes....
ReplyDeleteOf course, who didn't see this coming? I think if God, himself, explained where sunsets come from or "The Big Bang Theory" to the zombie mall walkers, they STILL wouldn't get it.
I'm going to start a new religion based on Calvin and Hobbes. I hereby declare that all Calvin and Hobbes comic strips are the infallible word of the Divine Calvinator and are not to be argued or disputed, regardless of any evidence to the contrary.
ReplyDeleteAdditionally, I insist that the inalienable truth of Calvin and Hobbes be taught in every classroom in the country. Failing to comply with this demand will be a violation of my first amendment rights to force everyone else to follow my arbitrary religious beliefs.
(Actually, there is a surprising amount of truth and wisdom in Calvin and Hobbes!)
I've been following this debate on IM for some time without commenting, but I will say something now. To ridicule people who believe in God is arrogant and mean-spirited, just as it is to do the same to those who don't believe. It is also a mistake to equate all believers with ignorant, bible-thumping fundamentalists. I was a serious student of physics in college and I also believe in God; to me, there never was a contradiction in that. I also believe in evolution. I stopped going to church years ago because I couldn't subscribe to much of the doctrine that was preached there. My concept of God is that of a force of love that exists in all of us, and beyond us as well. I don't see God as a judge or some being to whom we must pay homage. I simply feel if I align myself with love, I am able to live in more harmony with life. Some people find it helpful to take part in church services because the ritual helps them to still their minds and more easily connect with the force of love that I believe is in us all. Some people find it helpful to look at Jesus as an example to follow. Sadly, most religions, like most large organizations, have been corrupted and no longer serve the purpose they were intended to perform. I admire anyone who can live in harmony with their fellow man, however it is they manage to do it. I certainly don't believe any specific creed or belief makes one person superior to another.
ReplyDeleteWell said 857 pm!
DeleteThe issue I am concerned about is whether anyone's god belongs in the public school science curriculum. That concern in no way ridicules anyone's religious beliefs.
DeleteOf course, I could also do with a little less description of other people's god in general. Do people actually think I care what they believe about their religion? Why?
I don't give a shit what you believe, just don't try to teach it in my school.
DeleteStick to the facts.
That is the fucking point.
Now please except my heartfelt apologies for losing my mind for a moment there.
I agree with you, rmclement, about the role of religion in or not in our lives. But we have to remember that what the fundamentalists in the US are opposing is separation of church and state. Their opposition must be countered because it is wrong, simply wrong. Christian fundamentalist leaders are working to force a state religion of this country and that would be a tragic mistake.
DeleteBeaglemom
Absolutely, Beaglemom; the separation of church and state must be protected and upheld. For that reason, our public schools must remain a religion-free zone.
DeleteQuestion: Should parents have the right to force their children into religion or should it be left up to the child to decide? Should forcing children into a religion be considered a form of child abuse?
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