Reason vs. Apologetics

While I generally try to substantively address iss...

2010-10-26T10:49:25.271-07:00

While I generally try to substantively address issues, the utter clown which is Glenn Beck is so far beyond the pale of serious regard that I simply can't get myself to waste the effort. The crass showmanship, the bizarre rants...just the general moronity should sicken anyone owning more than a handful of functioning braincells. This isn't a political stance I'm taking, either. But, seriously, I'd rather watch Bozo pulling balloons out of his ass whilst reading Mein Kampfe, if you know what I mean.

Your inablility to get beyond your own praise is k...

2010-09-30T07:18:41.767-07:00

Your inablility to get beyond your own praise is keeping you from any original thoughts. Stop with the name calling and produce some actual errors in what Glen Beck is saying. If he is wrong then you should have no trouble. But just attempting to be intellectual by resorting to simple mud slinging is not really helpful.

I think that I was resisting this idea, but I can&...

2010-09-04T08:11:03.640-07:00

I think that I was resisting this idea, but I can't anymore.

when theist use that tired argument of looking around the world and seeing god behind it all

they are basically throwing up their hands and admitting that they are too stupid or lazy to put effort into thinking and understanding

so they throw our that conversation stopper, goddidit

Interpreter, please?

2010-07-07T17:49:41.670-07:00

Interpreter, please?

Amazing how often Christianity comes down to a que...

2010-06-03T07:07:06.677-07:00

Amazing how often Christianity comes down to a question of money, like:

"You got some money?"
"No, sorry."
"Then get out, you're worthless."

...or...

"You got some money?"
"Yes, I do."
"Gimme, and God'll save your ass."
"Why would he do that?"
"So you can get me some more money, dumbass."

Guess I'm not in a charitable mood today...

Please type "EvilBible.com" to search th...

2010-06-01T11:32:59.752-07:00

Please type "EvilBible.com" to search the web now!

I was reading an article on the website of our loc...

2010-05-06T18:23:58.909-07:00

I was reading an article on the website of our local paper (not a radical rag in the least), about the furor over this National Day of Prayer thing, and there were 9 comments from readers. I counted 7 of them as atheists. So either there's more of us than I've thought, or the internet is where we've found each other and feel more comfortable expressing ourselves.

I think it's the latter, but either way it's good.

Odd. Didn't I come back after my first comment...

2010-05-06T18:13:05.203-07:00

Odd. Didn't I come back after my first comment?

It's funny because I quoted Craig in a more recent post on SI, when I was arguing with Rudy, which is very apropos here.

"Should a conflict arise between the witness of the Holy Spirit to the fundamental truth of the Christian faith and beliefs based on argument and evidence, then it is the former which must take precedence over the latter, and not vice versa.

You can't get any more closed minded than that.

There's that "witness of the Holy Spirit" again, a totally meaningless phrase, unless you're able to prove the existence of this Holy Spirit thingy.

OK, since you insist, it's a put on. Of cours...

2010-05-06T18:02:51.417-07:00

OK, since you insist, it's a put on.

Of course, you realize that the only reason I say that is not because I have any particular knowledge about it one way or the other, but because you insisted. I actually think it's true.

Maybe he should change his name.

Job is a nice name. Stephen Job.

Wait, that name sounds kinda familiar...

That's what I was going for...cool!

2010-04-05T08:21:10.085-07:00

That's what I was going for...cool!

crude and funny

2010-04-05T07:54:57.111-07:00

crude and funny

shit are you puttin me on? at the bowling alley in...

2010-03-29T22:47:58.158-07:00

shit are you puttin me on? at the bowling alley in the middle of a pitcher is the perfect place to read that book

if you don't read it and tell me you really loved it i wasted all that typin for nuthin

hahha just joshin. time is never wasted on a good book

SI: I'm trying to remember something from a l...

2010-03-29T19:05:26.197-07:00

SI:

I'm trying to remember something from a long while back. I think Craig was debating Robert Price, with Price pointing out that using philosophical methods not to inquire into subjects, but simply to defend presuppositional religion views was intellectually fraudulent. After reading the above, I'm forced to agree. It's one thing to defend, and even try to strengthen, a philosophical position. It's quite something else to say that no matter how rationally flawed a position may be, we will continue to put on a show of sincere inquiry, including dismissing positions that we KNOW are rationally superior, in order to defend and promote this other-rational 'inner witness'.

If he would just say, 'Hey, there's not much of an evidentiary base for what I believe in, but I have to go with my heart', I'd have no argument with the guy, though I'd still disagree. But what he does makes a farce of rational inquiry, and promotes bad thinking. And these guys ARE such poor, poor thinkers. Of course, that's what comes of having to defend untenable positions. 'In the center ring, we call your attention to the mental contortionists! Watch how they twist common sense out of all recognizable shape!' He he he!

First of all, he's not a professional philosop...

2010-03-29T18:03:21.418-07:00

First of all, he's not a professional philosopher. He's a professional apologist.

Second, ... well, there is no second. I just want to say that this phrase

"witness of the Holy Spirit"

used at least three times up there, seems totally meaningless. It's the semantic equivalent of nothing. It's as if you said "show me god" and I held out my hand with nothing in it.

OK. There was a second.

That is hilarious. Is that you?

2010-03-29T17:51:36.897-07:00

That is hilarious. Is that you?

Yeah, I fudged a bit there for sake of the imagery...

2010-03-28T21:08:06.767-07:00

Yeah, I fudged a bit there for sake of the imagery. I was thinking 'Dennis the Menace vs. Ironman' at the time.

Not a "slingshot" but a sling, standard...

2010-03-28T20:14:44.328-07:00

Not a "slingshot" but a sling, standard issue light-infantry weapon in those days.

And don't forget, everyone...clocks forward to...

2010-03-13T19:20:36.220-08:00

And don't forget, everyone...clocks forward tonight!

Oops! I meant 'regarding the thread'.

2010-03-13T19:20:10.692-08:00

Oops! I meant 'regarding the thread'.

I've got the Fanti book, but it's still in...

2010-03-13T19:09:09.665-08:00

I've got the Fanti book, but it's still in the pile, I'm afraid.

Regarding the link, Gideon is a troll who had great fun invading other blogs, including mine, wallpapering comment sections with his vile secretions, while at the same time condemning all who moderated his 'free speech', such as it was. Looks like somebody got fed up, and gave him a taste of his own medicine. It doesn't seem he liked it very much...LOL! Good riddance.

the link was interesting but the thread pretty dep...

2010-03-13T18:42:11.375-08:00

the link was interesting but the thread pretty depressing. why waste the time? entertainment? i don't get it

in other news, what thinkest thou of our lord and savior arturo bandini? have we moved on to other epistles or are we stil on the road to los angeles?

Indeed, this is like guessing whom Superman is.

2010-03-10T13:04:00.320-08:00

Indeed, this is like guessing whom Superman is.

Ok, gotta go drain off some of this beer and walk ...

2010-03-09T22:22:35.595-08:00

Ok, gotta go drain off some of this beer and walk the dog. Work comes early tomorrow. Thanks for the heads up, Gideon's Dad. Take it easy, QF. See ya when I see ya.

Oh my god! So he thinks it's ME giving him shi...

2010-03-09T22:20:01.727-08:00

Oh my god! So he thinks it's ME giving him shit with that other blog! LOLOLOLOLOLOL! Oh well, maybe it is. Or maybe it's QF. This is too fucking good to be true!

Wow! The guy actually thinks I live in South Dakot...

2010-03-09T22:14:18.110-08:00

Wow! The guy actually thinks I live in South Dakota because of a bowling alley sign pic I posted. Sherlock Holmes he is NOT! LOLOLOL! How dense can you get? He constantly goes through my blogs, and googles me, and THIS is what he comes up with? What a stupid asshole this guy is.