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28 Jan 2005 12:41:57 AM |
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aa - The polls are open! TQOTM for Jan. 2005 |
OK, so the Quotemeister has been slacking for a bit. I blame
Christmas... I got a cool video game and I've been playing it night and
day all month. At least I've gotten caught up on the nominations in time
to post this month's ballots. And I haven't missed a day of work all
month, so there. I expect to be more on top of things for February.
Here are the nominations for Theist Quote of the Month for January 2005.
Vote for your favorite by responding to this thread. Votes will be
accepted until midnight, Jan 31. See rules below. Questions? Comments?
Email me.
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1) In response to Viking...
You disbelieve in God because you have no need to believe in Him, in
fact. And demands for "evidence and proofs" are just a rationalizing
smokescreen.
I think we're making progress here... Thanks.
By:
Nominated: Steve Knight
Seconded: AngryJohn
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2) You need to grow up! When you cannot deal with reason logic and
rational discussion, all you have left is insults, slander and verbal
assaults.
By: Ronald Dean
Nominated: stoney
Seconded: TCS
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3) Let's see:: a few people suffer today in exchange for everyone
including the sufferers getting to spend eternity in heaven? How is it
idiotic to suggest that this is a good trade?
By:
Nominated: Kevin Anthoney
Seconded: Vic Sagerquist
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4) There is no *good* reason to ignore reality and pretend that God
doesn't exist.
By:
Nominated: Kathy
Seconded: Martin Crisp
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5) The reson i asked where you read that God created the universe is
because i want to know, i can't find it in the Scriptures,
By: CDumont
Nominated: Enkidu
Seconded: Martin Crisp
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6) Although I can understand your need for logic and intellect, I
prefer to hold onto my faith. Its all I have so I will take my chances.
By: Abby
Nominated: Martin Crisp
Seconded: Douglas Berry
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7) Consenting adults are about the most feeble minded people I know of.
By:
Nominated: TCS
Seconded: sanguinevikings
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8) Will you atheists get off your bandwagon about how if there is a God
he is directly responsible for this tsuamni. Certainly as a Christian I
believed he allowed it just as he allows illness or accidents.
By: Randy Story
Nominated: nemo
Seconded: Martin Crisp
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9) For Christians violence is simply not an option.
By: R Steenerson
Nominated: jwk
Seconded: Jez
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10) The connection between what theism is and what it means to be a
theist is made
explicit by religion. The connection, therefore, between what atheism
is and what it means to be an atheist cannot be made explicit without
the implication of irreligion. The question of whether or not to think
or believe that Gods exist is nothing but a ploy to avert attention from
the fact that religions exist, comprised of real, breathing people, and
that irreligion is thus rightly considered to be immoral. It is also a
ploy to create a psychological confusion in the follower of any religion
by convincing him that his ideas are untenable from the point of view
either of atheism or of an atheist, while subtly ignoring and shifting
attention from the fact that these two terms can only refer to the same
thing when referred to a specific religion, which exists. This would be
like a theist saying that he believes in a personal God, and that theism
is the belief in personal Gods, and that therefore he is entitled to
have as many Gods as he pleases. Both the theist and the atheist are
wrong if they remain ignorant of the true nature and purpose of the
Religion of God. In sum, an atheist can claim all he wants that atheism
is only a lack of belief in Gods, but I reply that the Gods he claims to
lack belief in are not the same as or related to the God he lacks as an
atheist. In this I have made no positive claim, and therefore bear no
burden of proof.
By: ernobe
Nominated: raven1
Seconded: Kate
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11) In response to:
Later he thanked several people for "reminding him" that bats don't have
feathers, which of course destroyed his argument that the Bible is
infallible.
I don't know what Bible you're talking about, but you're not talking
about mine. God is not bound by your taxonomy, and if he wants to
classify a bat as a bird, I got no problem with that. It is, after all,
his creation.
By: George Peatty
Nominated: Mark K. Bilbo
Seconded: lizzard woman
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12) In response to:
If you do not accept that, I suggest that you convert to Judaism, from
which the original documents of your religion arise.
The original documents are Christian, Judiasm was invented in Babylon
much later than the origins of Christianity in the Garden of Eden.
By: Michael
Nominated: Brian Westley
Seconded: Rev. Karl E. Taylor
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13) Using logic and evidence are the opposite of taking something on
faith. If I have something proven to me, then there's no value in
believing it, it's obvious I will believe it, which then only leaves
works as a way of salvation, and works don't work as a way of salvation,
only belief in Christ.
By: Uncle Davey
Nominated: Douglas Berry
Seconded: Tukla Ratte
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14) How can an all-good God create sin? That is a contradiction, a real
one, not a made-up one.
By: A.Christian
Nominated: stoney
Seconded: Harry F. Leopold
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15) In response to:
The Epicurus riddle...
God is God because God allows for the creation of the riddle in order to
allow the evolution of God's creation to occur.
By: david
Nominated: stoney
Seconded: John Baker
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16) In response to:
Prayer is the attempt to get reality to change on your behalf,
which could run counter to the plan [God] has.
Actually, the truth is more or less precicisely the opposite of your
statement above. Specifically, God's Plan involves prayer. God commands
prayer. He gives the grace to pray, and when one does pray, God alters
the fabric of reality in accord with His Will, in ways that He would not
have done without those prayers. It is not that God's Will is changed by
prayer; rather, it is that prayer is part of His will. He commands it,
and He makes certain actions of His contingent upon the prayers offered
by those to whom He gives the grace to pray.
By: A.Christian
Nominated: stoney
Seconded: Tink
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Here are the rules for the Quote of the Month Contests.
RULES
1. Only atheists and agnostics may participate in the contests.
2. A quote is a valid entry for the contests if:
a. The quote is a brief piece of text;
b. The quote has recently been written in alt.atheism (verifiable);
c. Nomination of the quote is made by an atheist or agnostic
in alt.atheism
d. Nomination of the quote is supported by at least one other
atheist or agnostic in alt.atheism;
e. The quote is not nominated or seconded by the person who wrote it
in
the first place (no one is allowed to nominate him- or herself,
but a person
can vote for the quote he or she wrote.)
3. There will be two categories: 'Atheist Quote of the Month'
and 'Theist Quote of the Month'. The category for which a
quote must be nominated must be mentioned by the atheist or
agnostic who wants to nominate it.
If a quote is miscategorized (e.g. an atheist quote is mistakenly
nominated in the Theist QOTM category), the quote will be re-directed
to appear in the correct category, with approriate notification.
4. Nominations can be made until five days before the first of the
next month. If quotes are nominated after this period, they will be
considered as entries for the contest of the next month.
* When making a nomination, please use this format for the subject
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name>)"
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cast for each category (two votes total).
6. Voting starts 5 days before the end of the month. During the month,
votes will be ignored. This way, all nominees will have equal chance of
winning.
7. The two winning quotes will be published in the QOTM Archive.
SUMMARY
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2. Who wrote it.
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Publish the nomination or support for a nomination in a designated
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--
Nemo - EAC Commissioner for Bible Belt Underwater Operations.
Atheist #1331 (the Palindrome of doom!)
BAAWA Knight! - One of those warm Southern Knights, y'all!
Charter member, SMASH!!
http://home.earthlink.net/~jehdjh/Relpg.html
Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus
Quotemeister since March 2002
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29 Jan 2005 02:20:39 AM |
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Mike Smith | aa #1164 | Founder of SMASH
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"Break their teeth, O God, in their mouth."
- Psalms 58:6
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28 Jan 2005 06:09:31 AM |
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Jack
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28 Jan 2005 03:37:56 PM |
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"*nemo*" <nemo0037@earthlink.dieSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:nemo0037-C61A85.19415627012005@news1.east.earthlink.net...
[snip]
Here are the nominations for Theist Quote of the Month for January 2005.
Vote for your favorite by responding to this thread. Votes will be
accepted until midnight, Jan 31. See rules below. Questions?
6) Although I can understand your need for logic and intellect, I
prefer to hold onto my faith. Its all I have so I will take my chances.
By: Abby
Nominated: Martin Crisp
Seconded: Douglas Berry
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This one.
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Here are the rules for the Quote of the Month Contests.
RULES
1. Only atheists and agnostics may participate in the contests.
Gail/Warrior Gardener
I don't know what kind of an atheist I am, but
30-35 years ago when Mom asked if I believed
in g-d, I said "No" without hesitation. And I
haven't felt differently to this day.
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28 Jan 2005 01:09:30 AM |
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"*nemo*" <nemo0037@earthlink.dieSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:nemo0037-C61A85.19415627012005@news1.east.earthlink.net...
snip
11) In response to:
Later he thanked several people for "reminding him" that bats don't have
feathers, which of course destroyed his argument that the Bible is
infallible.
I don't know what Bible you're talking about, but you're not talking
about mine. God is not bound by your taxonomy, and if he wants to
classify a bat as a bird, I got no problem with that. It is, after all,
his creation.
By: George Peatty
Nominated: Mark K. Bilbo
Seconded: lizzard woman
This one.
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Robyn
Resident Witchypoo
#1557
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28 Jan 2005 02:19:24 AM |
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*nemo* <nemo0037@earthlink.dieSPAM.net> wrote in
news:nemo0037-C61A85.19415627012005@news1.east.earthlink.net:
11) In response to:
Later he thanked several people for "reminding him" that bats don't
have feathers, which of course destroyed his argument that the Bible
is
infallible.
I don't know what Bible you're talking about, but you're not talking
about mine. God is not bound by your taxonomy, and if he wants to
classify a bat as a bird, I got no problem with that. It is, after
all, his creation.
By: George Peatty
Nominated: Mark K. Bilbo
Seconded: lizzard woman
This one.
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apatriot #23, aa #2179, Grand Poobah, EAC Department of Oxygen
Deprivation
Responsible for brain damage everywhere!
Gary Bohn
Science rationally modifies theories to fit the observed evidence.
Creationists emotionally modify the evidence to fit the bible.
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30 Jan 2005 04:23:13 AM |
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*nemo* <nemo0037@earthlink.dieSPAM.net> wrote in <nemo0037-
C61A85.19415627012005@news1.east.earthlink.net>:
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12) In response to:
If you do not accept that, I suggest that you convert to Judaism, from
which the original documents of your religion arise.
The original documents are Christian, Judiasm was invented in Babylon
much later than the origins of Christianity in the Garden of Eden.
By: Michael
Nominated: Brian Westley
Seconded: Rev. Karl E. Taylor
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#12. Quite a plethora of quotes this month, but the nimrod
named above seemed the most clueless.
Bob Dog
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28 Jan 2005 02:39:47 PM |
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*nemo* <nemo0037@earthlink.dieSPAM.net> wrote in alt.atheism
5) The reson i asked where you read that God created the universe is
because i want to know, i can't find it in the Scriptures,
<blink blink>
By: CDumont
Nominated: Enkidu
Seconded: Martin Crisp
This one!
--
Elroy Willis
EAP Chief Editor and Newshound
www.elroysemporium.com/news
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28 Jan 2005 02:15:37 PM |
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*nemo* <nemo0037@earthlink.dieSPAM.net> wrote in news:nemo0037-
C61A85.19415627012005@news1.east.earthlink.net:
12) In response to:
If you do not accept that, I suggest that you convert to Judaism, from
which the original documents of your religion arise.
The original documents are Christian, Judiasm was invented in Babylon
much later than the origins of Christianity in the Garden of Eden.
By: Michael
Nominated: Brian Westley
Seconded: Rev. Karl E. Taylor
This one.
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Fred Stone
aa# 1369
Support bacteria! That's all the culture many people will ever have.
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29 Jan 2005 03:06:36 AM |
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*nemo* <nemo0037@earthlink.dieSPAM.net> wrote in news:nemo0037-
C61A85.19415627012005@news1.east.earthlink.net:
3) Let's see:: a few people suffer today in exchange for everyone
including the sufferers getting to spend eternity in heaven? How is it
idiotic to suggest that this is a good trade?
By:
Nominated: Kevin Anthoney
Seconded: Vic Sagerquist
Considering that this ***** was tweaking his willy over the Tsanta
Tsunami, I find him especially christian.
--
Dr. Smartass -- BAAWA Knight of Heckling -- a.a. #1939
Hurl, hurl, door gong's oil hair!
Wart inhale dough way cur?
Wart inhale dough way cur?
Hurl, hurl, door gong's oil hair!
Wart inhale dough way cur, nor?
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28 Jan 2005 04:11:06 AM |
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*nemo* <nemo0037@earthlink.dieSPAM.net> wrote in news:nemo0037-
C61A85.19415627012005@news1.east.earthlink.net:
5) The reson i asked where you read that God created the universe is
because i want to know, i can't find it in the Scriptures,
Got to be this one.
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Enkidu AA# 2165
Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able?
Then he is not omnipotent.
Is he able, but not willing?
Then he is malevolent.
Is he both able and willing?
Then where does evil come from?
Is he neither able nor willing?
Then why call him God?
Attributed to Epicurus 341-270 B.C.E.
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29 Jan 2005 03:50:25 AM |
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*nemo* <nemo0037@earthlink.dieSPAM.net> wrote in news:nemo0037-
C61A85.19415627012005@news1.east.earthlink.net:
I pick #6.
6) Although I can understand your need for logic and intellect, I
prefer to hold onto my faith. Its all I have so I will take my chances.
By: Abby
Nominated: Martin Crisp
Seconded: Douglas Berry
--
Woden
"religion is a socio-political system for controlling people's thoughts,
lives and actions based on ancient myths and superstitions, perpetrated
through generations of subtle yet pervasive brainwashing."
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28 Jan 2005 12:50:58 PM |
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*nemo* said:
Eh. A vote for #6.
6) Although I can understand your need for logic and intellect, I
prefer to hold onto my faith. Its all I have so I will take my chances.
By: Abby
Nominated: Martin Crisp
Seconded: Douglas Berry
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Pat K. aa#1154 ('someplace.net' is comcast)
Any technology distinguishable from magic is insufficiently advanced.
(attributed to Don Marti)
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29 Jan 2005 03:53:54 AM |
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*nemo* wrote:
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4) There is no *good* reason to ignore reality and pretend that God
doesn't exist.
By:
Nominated: Kathy
Seconded: Martin Crisp
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I vote for 4
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28 Jan 2005 01:45:38 PM |
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*nemo* wrote:
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8) Will you atheists get off your bandwagon about how if there is a God
he is directly responsible for this tsuamni. Certainly as a Christian I
believed he allowed it just as he allows illness or accidents.
By: Randy Story
Nominated: nemo
Seconded: Martin Crisp
This one.
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Skydivers don't knock on death's door; they ring the bell and run
away... It really pisses him off.
The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!)
AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS# 8808
EAC Chairman, Division of Skydiving and Sushi consumption.
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28 Jan 2005 02:01:58 PM |
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*nemo* wrote:
OK, so the Quotemeister has been slacking for a bit. I blame
Christmas... I got a cool video game and I've been playing it night and
day all month. At least I've gotten caught up on the nominations in time
to post this month's ballots. And I haven't missed a day of work all
month, so there. I expect to be more on top of things for February.
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12) In response to:
If you do not accept that, I suggest that you convert to Judaism, from
which the original documents of your religion arise.
The original documents are Christian, Judiasm was invented in Babylon
much later than the origins of Christianity in the Garden of Eden.
By: Michael
Nominated: Brian Westley
Seconded: Rev. Karl E. Taylor
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Yup, still silly.
--
There are none more ignorant and useless,
than they that seek answers on their knees,
with their eyes closed.
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Rev. Karl E. Taylor
A.A #1143 PLONKED by Bob
Apostle of Dr. Lao EAC: Virgin Conversion Unit Director
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28 Jan 2005 06:06:56 PM |
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*nemo* wrote:
I'm going with the one I nominated:
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3) Let's see:: a few people suffer today in exchange for everyone
including the sufferers getting to spend eternity in heaven? How is it
idiotic to suggest that this is a good trade?
By:
Nominated: Kevin Anthoney
Seconded: Vic Sagerquist
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Kevin Anthoney
kanthoney[a]dsl.pipex.com
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28 Jan 2005 04:45:14 AM |
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10) The connection between what theism is and what it means to be a
theist is made
explicit by religion. The connection, therefore, between what atheism
<snip>
By: ernobe
Nominated: raven1
Seconded: Kate
That one. Thanks.
--
Olrik
aa #1981
Qualified SMASH member
EAC Chief Food Inspector, Bacon Division
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28 Jan 2005 05:03:33 PM |
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10) The connection between what theism is and what it means to be a theist
is made
explicit by religion. The connection, therefore, between what atheism
is and what it means to be an atheist cannot be made explicit without the
implication of irreligion. The question of whether or not to think or
believe that Gods exist is nothing but a ploy to avert attention from the
fact that religions exist, comprised of real, breathing people, and that
irreligion is thus rightly considered to be immoral. It is also a ploy to
create a psychological confusion in the follower of any religion by
convincing him that his ideas are untenable from the point of view either
of atheism or of an atheist, while subtly ignoring and shifting attention
from the fact that these two terms can only refer to the same thing when
referred to a specific religion, which exists. This would be like a
theist saying that he believes in a personal God, and that theism is the
belief in personal Gods, and that therefore he is entitled to have as many
Gods as he pleases. Both the theist and the atheist are wrong if they
remain ignorant of the true nature and purpose of the Religion of God. In
sum, an atheist can claim all he wants that atheism is only a lack of
belief in Gods, but I reply that the Gods he claims to lack belief in are
not the same as or related to the God he lacks as an atheist. In this I
have made no positive claim, and therefore bear no burden of proof.
By: ernobe
Nominated: raven1
Seconded: Kate
Many good choices this month, and not a single quote from duke! I pick
this one for its sheer impenetrability. I'm sure the author believes in
the point he is trying to make, though I have no idea what it is.
--
MarkA
(still caught in the maze of twisty little passages, all different)
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28 Jan 2005 05:14:02 PM |
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In article <pan.2005.01.28.17.03.34.137377@stopspam.net> MarkA <manthony@stopspam.net> writes:
10) The connection between what theism is and what it means to be a theist
is made
explicit by religion. The connection, therefore, between what atheism
is and what it means to be an atheist cannot be made explicit without the
implication of irreligion. The question of whether or not to think or
believe that Gods exist is nothing but a ploy to avert attention from the
fact that religions exist, comprised of real, breathing people, and that
irreligion is thus rightly considered to be immoral. It is also a ploy to
create a psychological confusion in the follower of any religion by
convincing him that his ideas are untenable from the point of view either
of atheism or of an atheist, while subtly ignoring and shifting attention
from the fact that these two terms can only refer to the same thing when
referred to a specific religion, which exists. This would be like a
theist saying that he believes in a personal God, and that theism is the
belief in personal Gods, and that therefore he is entitled to have as many
Gods as he pleases. Both the theist and the atheist are wrong if they
remain ignorant of the true nature and purpose of the Religion of God. In
sum, an atheist can claim all he wants that atheism is only a lack of
belief in Gods, but I reply that the Gods he claims to lack belief in are
not the same as or related to the God he lacks as an atheist. In this I
have made no positive claim, and therefore bear no burden of proof.
By: ernobe
Nominated: raven1
Seconded: Kate
Many good choices this month, and not a single quote from duke! I pick
this one for its sheer impenetrability. I'm sure the author believes in
the point he is trying to make, though I have no idea what it is.
Whew! Well, that's a relief, I thought it was just me.
It's interesting: can you be a good writer and still be opaque?
The flow of this piece gives the impression of proceeding firmly
from point A to B to C, following a well thought-out map, and
refusing to be distracted by any rustling in the shrubbery
throughout -- all marks of good, clean prose.
And yet I remain clueless as to the actual content.
-- cary
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30 Jan 2005 03:58:06 PM |
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On Fri, 28 Jan 2005 17:14:02 +0000, Cary Kittrell wrote:
In article <pan.2005.01.28.17.03.34.137377@stopspam.net> MarkA
<manthony@stopspam.net> writes:
Many good choices this month, and not a single quote from duke! I pick
this one for its sheer impenetrability. I'm sure the author believes in
the point he is trying to make, though I have no idea what it is.
Whew! Well, that's a relief, I thought it was just me.
It's interesting: can you be a good writer and still be opaque? The flow
of this piece gives the impression of proceeding firmly from point A to B
to C, following a well thought-out map, and refusing to be distracted by
any rustling in the shrubbery throughout -- all marks of good, clean
prose.
And yet I remain clueless as to the actual content.
-- cary
After reading it several times, the best explanation I can come up with is
that he is trying to explain a point that is so subtle, that it probably
doesn't exist outside of his own mind. I was never very good at
discerning what a lot of philosophic writers were trying to explain. It
is hard for me to tell if this author is a genius or a moron.
--
MarkA
(still caught in the maze of twisty little passages, all different)
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02 Feb 2005 01:07:09 AM |
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In article <pan.2005.01.28.17.03.34.137377@stopspam.net>,
MarkA <manthony@stopspam.net> wrote:
Many good choices this month, and not a single quote from duke!
Get used to it. Duke has been banned from the contest. I have plonked
him, and the sky is much clearer now. {;-)
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Nemo - EAC Commissioner for Bible Belt Underwater Operations.
Atheist #1331 (the Palindrome of doom!)
BAAWA Knight! - One of those warm Southern Knights, y'all!
Charter member, SMASH!!
http://home.earthlink.net/~jehdjh/Relpg.html
Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus
Quotemeister since March 2002
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03 Feb 2005 12:48:33 PM |
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On Wed, 02 Feb 2005 01:07:09 +0000, *nemo* wrote:
In article <pan.2005.01.28.17.03.34.137377@stopspam.net>,
MarkA <manthony@stopspam.net> wrote:
Many good choices this month, and not a single quote from duke!
Get used to it. Duke has been banned from the contest. I have plonked him,
and the sky is much clearer now. {;-)
Thankyouthankyouthankyou!!!
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MarkA
(still caught in the maze of twisty little passages, all different)
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03 Feb 2005 01:07:36 PM |
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"MarkA" <manthony@stopspam.net> wrote in message
news:pan.2005.02.03.12.48.32.412702@stopspam.net...
On Wed, 02 Feb 2005 01:07:09 +0000, *nemo* wrote:
In article <pan.2005.01.28.17.03.34.137377@stopspam.net>,
MarkA <manthony@stopspam.net> wrote:
Many good choices this month, and not a single quote from duke!
Get used to it. Duke has been banned from the contest. I have plonked
him,
and the sky is much clearer now. {;-)
Thankyouthankyouthankyou!!!
Thank you very much
Thank you very much
That's the nicest thing that anyone's ever done for me :)
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Robyn
Resident Witchypoo
#1557
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28 Jan 2005 05:27:55 AM |
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1) In response to Viking...
You disbelieve in God because you have no need to believe in Him, in
fact. And demands for "evidence and proofs" are just a rationalizing
smokescreen.
I think we're making progress here... Thanks.
By:
Nominated: Steve Knight
Seconded: AngryJohn
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I vote for #1.
AA #2149
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28 Jan 2005 01:02:27 AM |
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6) Although I can understand your need for logic and intellect, I
prefer to hold onto my faith. Its all I have so I will take my chances.
By: Abby
Nominated: Martin Crisp
Seconded: Douglas Berry
#6 please.
Raptor514-------------a.a.#1855
Alt.atheism veteran-----------#16
"Every sensible man, every honest man, must hold the christian sect in
horror. 'But what shall we substitute in its place?' you say.
What? A ferocious animal has sucked the blood of my relatives. I tell you to
rid yourselves of this beast and you ask me what
you shall put in its place?" --- Voltaire
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29 Jan 2005 03:29:36 PM |
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I vote for #3:
3) Let's see:: a few people suffer today in exchange for everyone
including the sufferers getting to spend eternity in heaven? How is
it idiotic to suggest that this is a good trade?
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28 Jan 2005 03:12:49 AM |
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In article <nemo0037-C61A85.19415627012005
@news1.east.earthlink.net>, *nemo* <nemo0037
@earthlink.dieSPAM.net> declared...
OK, so the Quotemeister has been slacking for a bit. I blame
Christmas... I got a cool video game and I've been playing it night and
day all month. At least I've gotten caught up on the nominations in time
to post this month's ballots. And I haven't missed a day of work all
month, so there. I expect to be more on top of things for February.
Here are the nominations for Theist Quote of the Month for January 2005.
Vote for your favorite by responding to this thread. Votes will be
accepted until midnight, Jan 31. See rules below. Questions? Comments?
Email me.
These all suck. I think that as a group we should all hang our
heads in shame for not nominating Gastrich's claim that bats have
feathers. That one could be quote of the century.
Nevertheless, I'll vote for #6:
6) Although I can understand your need for logic and intellect,
I prefer to hold onto my faith. Its all I have so I will take my
chances.
By: Abby
Nominated: Martin Crisp
Seconded: Douglas Berry
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Greg
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greg -at- spencersoft -dot- com
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28 Jan 2005 07:49:23 AM |
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In article <nemo0037-C61A85.19415627012005
@news1.east.earthlink.net>, *nemo* said...
12) In response to:
If you do not accept that, I suggest that you convert to Judaism, from
which the original documents of your religion arise.
The original documents are Christian, Judiasm was invented in Babylon
much later than the origins of Christianity in the Garden of Eden.
By: Michael
Nominated: Brian Westley
Seconded: Rev. Karl E. Taylor
This one.
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Brian E. Clark
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29 Jan 2005 08:43:53 AM |
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In article <nemo0037-C61A85.19415627012005@news1.east.earthlink.net>,
*nemo* <nemo0037@earthlink.dieSPAM.net> wrote:
* * * * *
1) In response to Viking...
You disbelieve in God because you have no need to believe in Him, in
fact. And demands for "evidence and proofs" are just a rationalizing
smokescreen.
I think we're making progress here... Thanks.
By:
Nominated: Steve Knight
Seconded: AngryJohn
For unintended irony, No. 1
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John Hachmann aa #1782
Intelligent Design has as much to do with science as reality
television has to do with reality. - Barry Lynn on CNN 12/25/04
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28 Jan 2005 01:17:32 PM |
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In article <nemo0037-C61A85.19415627012005@news1.east.earthlink.net>,
*nemo* <nemo0037@earthlink.dieSPAM.net> wrote:
They all make my head hurt but I'm going with this one for the sheer
weight of irony:
9) For Christians violence is simply not an option.
By: R Steenerson
Obviously, Steenerson doesn't realize that his religion started in
violence and has been getting better at it ever since.
-chib
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Member of S.M.A.S.H.
Sarcastic Middle-aged Atheists with a Sense of Humor
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28 Jan 2005 01:36:02 AM |
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My vote, for it's level of insanity:
12) In response to:
If you do not accept that, I suggest that you convert to Judaism, from
which the original documents of your religion arise.
The original documents are Christian, Judiasm was invented in Babylon
much later than the origins of Christianity in the Garden of Eden.
By: Michael
Nominated: Brian Westley
Seconded: Rev. Karl E. Taylor
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28 Jan 2005 02:48:46 AM |
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On 27 Jan 2005, *nemo* dropped trou, farted, whirled, then shouted:
12) In response to:
If you do not accept that, I suggest that you convert to Judaism, from
which the original documents of your religion arise.
The original documents are Christian, Judiasm was invented in Babylon
much later than the origins of Christianity in the Garden of Eden.
By: Michael
Nominated: Brian Westley
Seconded: Rev. Karl E. Taylor
This one for me. I'd like to see this guy do a time line.
--
Vic Sagerquist
aa#2011
Supervisor, EAC Department of little adhesive-backed "L" shaped
chrome-plastic doo-dads to add feet to Jesus fish department
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Why is it that most of the people who are against abortion are people you
wouldn't want to ***** in the first place?
--George Carlin
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