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Well, in your defense tautologies themselves are accurate though in practice they're uselessly limited.
Have you actually ever considered what you am.....beyond dry wit and cartoon quotation, that is?
All the time. I shall be the first to say I am the sorriest, meanest, obnoxious, onery, disgusting, and distasteful Militant Anti-Religionist asshole you shall ever meet.
How about what you am?
rmfr
Yep.
I've dealt with them on both sides of religious spectrum.
You should be aware that I'm completely intimidated!!
@Quip: Have you actually ever considered what you am
Of course. But I've also decided that I don't need to justify my existence to anyone or anything, least of all the Biblical sky-fairy. Assuming that one has a vital cosmic destiny in some eternal plan drawn up by a great designer seems like the height of hubris to me.
If so, you should maintain self-understanding by first removing that false dichotomy you've erected for yourself.
@Quip: false dichotomy
Enlighten me. What "false dichotomy"?
You and your limited predisposition against all things god-worshiped.
@Quip: You and your limited predisposition against all things god-worshiped.
I think you're blinded by your own false dichotomy between reality and your god myth.
And what on Earth are "all things god-worshiped". Things worshiped by god? What sorts of things does your imaginary friend worship?
Of course I do, but I do not invent imaginary scenarios or beliefs. Until I can witness or be shown proof of any distracting magical properties, I am too busy enjoying my life.
When crossing the street, do you worry that a dragon may swoop down from the sky and turn you into a crispy tater?
No worries here mate. I ward them off with my sigils and talismans.
You have nothing to contribute to any rational discourse.
You begin in deep woo woo land, and slide further into the abyss of stupidity with your evasive tactics.
Likewise, you remain mired within a superficial, naive expession of reality ergo, perhaps your not the best of choice to make that call. Yes?
What is reality ergo?
sounds like a fancy brand of coffee beans.
Re: Reality Ergo
Actually, I believe it is a new energy drink from the same folks who make Red Bull. Triple the amount of taurine and quadruple the caffeine. I heard it helps you see other dimensions.
Tin-Ban, I hope you're drinking lots of water. Caffeine can dehydrate quicker than a....
quicker than a.....
a....
instant coffee. hah! couldn't think of anything else
@MB Re: "Caffeine can dehydrate quicker than a...."
Yeah, tell me about it! One cup of coffee and I'm practically living in the bathroom for at least an hour after I drink it. Gives the slogan, "Good to the last drop," a whole new meaning.
Tin-Man,
ewwww! you silly. typical male.
seriously, though, if you're going to intake caffeine, drink tons of water. Listen to Grandma?
(p.s. did you hear whatshisname died? the guy from Deliverance?)
Nylar, re: reality ergo
LOL I was going to say a rock band, but yours is funnier.
@talynEarth03
It's either an example of a grammatical error on my part or captious deflection on yours.
Pick one....or both.
Anything of substance to add?
@ quip
Damn, I thought it made perfect sense when I read it as ergot..but now on re rereading, you are right. Its bullshit.
@theoldman's shouting
Any cogent argument supporting its bullshit-ness or are you just venting in its stead?
@ Quip
" Any cogent argument supporting its bullshit-ness"
Oh, you do make me laugh. How about a cogent premise or even postulate to start with?
What I have seen is a childish mix of western commercial zen, "whatifery" and dilute theism masquerading as "deepak thought".
None of which is worth more than a light hearted quip in response. The "questioning" tactic is one most of us have seen many many times before when a new poster wants to steer a debate in the direction they wish. A very tired and old stratagem.
Be serious and think it out before typing.
@oldman
I'll take that diatribe as an emphatic lack of argumentation.
@ Quip
"I'll take that diatribe as an emphatic lack of argumentation"
Excellent idea. Even though in that short sentence you managed to display your lack of comprehension of the point being made.
I will be plain, even though your love of flowery prose and sometimes inappropriate (but impressive) vocabulary point to misplaced self confidence.
Ist grader zen philosophy mixed with new age apologetic theism and wrapped in a bundle of woo, sweetened with overweening supercilious attitude and topped with a crust of arrogance just doesn't do it for me.
I would prefer not to become more earthier and plainly anglo saxon in my expressions (MB does take on so) so please, in plain and reasonable english, state your position and stop the games.
@oldman
Your lack of comprehension is of no concern to me. Plus your sincerity to engage in a revision of the OP is dubious at best evidenced by the post history I've seen from you (admittedly, a small sample.)
It seems you alternate between trolling amongst the theists and aping the sentiments of the more well-expessed atheists on this forum....like a good little atheist lackey.
If you can't fathom the argument and/or don't approve of my style then bow out gracefully.
@ quip
If you can't fathom the argument and/or don't approve of my style
You really are a supercilious faux intellectual ratbag aren't you?
You dress words up and stuff them like trussed fowl to mean....precisely nothing.
I've asked you to express yourself in plain english, it seems beyond you, such is the love affair you are having with your navel.
Your "style" is neither original or in any way enlightening. Your pretensions are frankly boring and your attempted ad hominems as off the mark and lazy as your intellectual rigour.
How many have engaged with you, here obn theses forums, just once or twice, then dismissed your narcissistic rambling as woo?
Now I ask you again, state your position in plain english or just fuck off.
Re: Volley between Old Man and quip
Awesomely hilarious!
quip - Foul ball over the backstop...
Old Man - Scorching line drive straight back at the pitcher's head causing pitcher to have to dive behind the mound to avoid certain decapitation.
quip - Swing and a miss...
Old Man - Smashing fly ball deep to left-center that caught the center fielder flat-footed and unable to get to it before it dropped and bounced off the wall.
quip - Watches a strike go right down the middle of the plate....
Old Man - The cover is ripped from the ball as it leaves the bat and soars higher and higher toward deep left field... going...going...going....It's OUTTA HERE!
@ TM
Man I love baseball...I was a sad Padres watcher back in the day when I lived in Encinitas....Jack Murphy Stadium, hot dogs, crap beer and crackerjacks....loved every minute.
HEy, Handsome. I've never seen a game. Yes, I know, I've missed out on the one thing in life that is still pure.
I watch a lot on the tube, though. They look like SOOO much fun.
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