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Re: Intelligent Design smackdown [Politics/Religion]
« Reply #15 on: August 03, 2007, 11:55:54 AM » |
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I tend to not care much about how or why anyone thinks we're here. As long as they don't try to make me believe what they do, or live by rules that are exclusively reflective of such, I got no beef.  wwpnfd? |
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Re: Intelligent Design smackdown [Politics/Religion]
« Reply #16 on: August 03, 2007, 11:56:49 AM » |
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Re: Intelligent Design smackdown [Politics/Religion]
« Reply #17 on: August 03, 2007, 11:58:30 AM » |
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Why do you equate as "meaningless" the embracing of a view of life that is derived through the study and examination of natural order? Blader, I think you know my point was given regarding ultimate meaning. If a higher power exists then obviously that higher power could/should/would be capable of putting together the entire natural order of our universe. The presence of a Supreme Being does not negate Scientific Truths. There, I put them on equal footing. The rest of your post seems to agree with mine other than you suggest all the *bunghole*s are on one side and, ironically, all the saints are on the other. I see it as a close game likely to be decided by a field goal. |
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Re: Intelligent Design smackdown [Politics/Religion]
« Reply #18 on: August 03, 2007, 12:01:55 PM » |
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I see it as a close game likely to be decided by a field goal.
Fumbled punt. |
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Re: Intelligent Design smackdown [Politics/Religion]
« Reply #19 on: August 03, 2007, 12:02:22 PM » |
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I see it as a close game likely to be decided by a field goal.
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Re: Intelligent Design smackdown [Politics/Religion]
« Reply #20 on: August 03, 2007, 12:03:40 PM » |
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I thought about typing an awesome post about religion with some stuff I stole from John Galt's speech. But then I figured ya'll be like.
Oh there they go. There they go, every time I start talkin 'religion', a white man got to pull Ayn Rand out their ass. That's their one, that's their one. Any Rand. John Galt. Let me tell you something once and for all. Ayn Rand was good, but compared to CS Lewis, Ayn Rand ain't *feces*.
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Re: Intelligent Design smackdown [Politics/Religion]
« Reply #21 on: August 03, 2007, 12:16:41 PM » |
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I see it as a close game likely to be decided by a field goal.
Fumbled punt. No, it will be an Eli Manning-esque INT returned 99 yards for a game-losing TD.  |
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Re: Intelligent Design smackdown [Politics/Religion]
« Reply #22 on: August 03, 2007, 12:25:55 PM » |
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I thought about typing an awesome post about religion with some stuff I stole from John Galt's speech. But then I figured ya'll be like.
Oh there they go. There they go, every time I start talkin 'religion', a white man got to pull Ayn Rand out their ass. That's their one, that's their one. Any Rand. John Galt. Let me tell you something once and for all. Ayn Rand was good, but compared to CS Lewis, Ayn Rand ain't *feces*.
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Re: Intelligent Design smackdown [Politics/Religion]
« Reply #23 on: August 03, 2007, 12:28:07 PM » |
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I thought about typing an awesome post about religion with some stuff I stole from John Galt's speech. But then I figured ya'll be like.
Oh there they go. There they go, every time I start talkin 'religion', a white man got to pull Ayn Rand out their ass. That's their one, that's their one. Any Rand. John Galt. Let me tell you something once and for all. Ayn Rand was good, but compared to CS Lewis, Ayn Rand ain't *feces*.
Well, at least you're practicing what you sig. Yeah it is a new revelation. Plus my xtian name is James so it is quite apt. |
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For hither not, I am the stallion.
Come fear, come love, I am the stallion.
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I live, I walk, I am the stallion, mang.
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Re: Intelligent Design smackdown [Politics/Religion]
« Reply #24 on: August 03, 2007, 04:04:40 PM » |
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Reminds me of this guy I saw at a seminar. He's this christian scientist out of San Diego who insists that a dinosaur with bone marrow still in tact was found somewhere in Idaho recently, and he says dinosaurs were on earth as early as 200 years ago.  |
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Re: Intelligent Design smackdown [Politics/Religion]
« Reply #25 on: August 03, 2007, 04:35:24 PM » |
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I attended Sunday school and church regularly as a kid, but by the age of 18 I was becoming disenchanted with the dogmas and dictates of organized religion. I find science, with all its flaws and gaps in knowledge, much more coherent and logical. Religious dogma requires the suspension of rationality and acceptance based on blind faith. Science is constantly being tested and revised based on real world observations. I find science both comforting and intellectually stimulating. Contemplating the universe and our place in it gives me a sense of wonder. Science isn't cold and sterile as some would suggest.
Still, I respect the religious beliefs of others. Religion obviously fulfills the psychological needs of many people throughout the world. I rarely debate religion unless someone is trying to convert me to their faith, or trying to impose some aspect of their belief on the general public (e.g., the teaching of intelligent design in public schools).
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stroh
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Re: Intelligent Design smackdown [Politics/Religion]
« Reply #26 on: August 03, 2007, 05:27:01 PM » |
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You tryin' to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?
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Re: Intelligent Design smackdown [Politics/Religion]
« Reply #27 on: August 03, 2007, 06:27:55 PM » |
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You tryin' to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?
Given the miraculous powers attributed to Jesus, I would not doubt his ability to hit a curveball. But he might need some batting practice to get the hang of it. A little trial and error with positive and negative feedback. |
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Re: Intelligent Design smackdown [Politics/Religion]
« Reply #28 on: August 03, 2007, 06:28:27 PM » |
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You tryin' to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?
That's OK. Neither could Jesus Alou. |
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Re: Intelligent Design smackdown [Politics/Religion]
« Reply #29 on: August 03, 2007, 06:49:39 PM » |
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up your butt jobu.
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