tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post5184503666441060519..comments2023-09-24T07:53:50.826-05:00Comments on The Atheist Experience™: Fan mail...oh the irony...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-83987594474979876362011-02-25T13:02:35.129-06:002011-02-25T13:02:35.129-06:00@Honest_guy87110
I memorized that verse after Mat...@Honest_guy87110<br /><br />I memorized that verse after Matt brought it up once. I find it quite handy to have a few verses memorized for exactly the kind of occasions you mention :)Lukashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01844177654412625852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-39980531790203049742011-02-25T10:56:34.195-06:002011-02-25T10:56:34.195-06:00What a tool! This is exactly the type of person t...What a tool! This is exactly the type of person that would not call in. He/she would prefer to throw out nebulous comments that stroke their ego and self inflated intellect. The best insight into this person’s perspective is “I’m not a Theist, but...” How many times have we heard that one! That ranks up there with “I’m not homophobic, but…” I’m not a racist, but…” I’m not a sexist, but…” We know the probabilities and they are not stacked in support of their assertion.wvbishophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07940851551144125120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-31507607626291430182011-02-24T19:00:49.957-06:002011-02-24T19:00:49.957-06:00@Lukas. I believe what we are seeing is an evolut...@Lukas. I believe what we are seeing is an evolution playing out between atheism and Christianity. If Christian's can win an argument through logic or emotional appeal than they will just refuse to debate it. I've had a few people say, 'my god is personaly and I refuse to debate it.'<br /><br />I think you should bring that verse up if you run into these people that I have.Gods_misled_children87110https://www.blogger.com/profile/11653377626574661051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-86223966955360596572011-02-23T18:40:54.542-06:002011-02-23T18:40:54.542-06:00I think a lot of church goers are more commonly be...<b>I think a lot of church goers are more commonly being told they don't have to debate their faith with anyone.</b><br /><br />Despite <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Peter%203:15&version=NIV" rel="nofollow">1Peter 3:15</a>Lukashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01844177654412625852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-28319123749482993712011-02-23T14:49:53.514-06:002011-02-23T14:49:53.514-06:00My guess is that this guy's ass is sore from t...My guess is that this guy's ass is sore from the Zeitgeist reaming that Russell did.Curt Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08048312089881459521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-5042533995347650862011-02-23T13:43:24.487-06:002011-02-23T13:43:24.487-06:00I think a lot of church goers are more commonly be...I think a lot of church goers are more commonly being told they don't have to debate their faith with anyone.Gods_misled_children87110https://www.blogger.com/profile/11653377626574661051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-84837898965779878322011-02-23T13:30:46.502-06:002011-02-23T13:30:46.502-06:00"For one to employ the "hit and run"..."For one to employ the "hit and run" type of argument (in other words, no real discourse at all - the "I don't care if or how you respond, I won't be replying, therefore you cannot possibly win in an argument that doesn't actually take place" type of attitude)."<br /><br />I think this statement hits the nail on the head. I've run into a lot of people who employ this type of logic; especially when it comes to their personal god. More often than not people I find aren't willing to debate why they believe in their god and faith is sometimes the default wild card they throw down before ending conversation.Gods_misled_children87110https://www.blogger.com/profile/11653377626574661051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-65098005431470648732011-02-23T13:20:13.559-06:002011-02-23T13:20:13.559-06:00This guy.. funny. My count:
spelling/grammar mist...This guy.. funny. My count:<br /><br /><em>spelling/grammar mistake: </em><b>23</b><br /><em>bald assertion/wrong: </em><b>16</b><br /><em>ad hominem/offensive remark: </em><b>11</b><br /><em>overly dramatic phrasing: </em><b>5</b><br /><em>“I' awesome, you're not”: </em><b>2</b><br /><em>nice things: </em><b>1</b><br /><br />And he/she expressed unwillingness to discuss any further.<br /><br />Way to go - I feel utmost ashamed.sans_Dieuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11437040905394792018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-13049453521507150682011-02-23T11:04:44.804-06:002011-02-23T11:04:44.804-06:00Since the only thing even remotely resembling a lo...Since the only thing even remotely resembling a logical argument in this letter seems to be the claim that their scientific knowledge is weak because they stated that everything is made out of atoms.<br /><br />No context, no explanation of WHY this is wrong. The thing is, it's not all that wrong. Yes, there are many sub-atomic particles, but for the most part, all the matter your average layperson is going to understand is made up of atoms (which are made up of protons and neutrons, and electrons, etc...).<br /><br />Also, the fact he writes "you both" several times gives me the impression was he watched a 2 minute clip on YouTube, and blew a gasket.IanKorohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05174634341200955659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-35050116733865543202011-02-23T08:44:40.494-06:002011-02-23T08:44:40.494-06:00I think this person is an intellectual coward, and...I think this person is an intellectual coward, and not much more than that, apparently. Worse still, I'd have to say they're not even particularly good at being that.<br /><br />For one to employ the "hit and run" type of argument (in other words, no real discourse at all - the "I don't care if or how you respond, I won't be replying, therefore you cannot possibly win in an argument that doesn't actually take place" type of attitude), I would suggest it is an admission that the person truly feels that either the substance of what they have to offer in any such respectable conversation, or their ability to adequately support their entrenched position, is pitiful at best. They've simply made it worse by allowing their "distaste" for those with any opposing position to be expressed as, frankly, little more than pathetic insults. Either way, they do not bring anything worthwhile to the conversation. And for that reason, I have nothing but pity for this person.<br /><br />"I have always strenuously supported the right of every man to his own opinion, however different that opinion might be to mine. He who denies to another this right, makes a slave of himself to his present opinion, because he precludes himself the right of changing it." <br />— Thomas Paine (The Age of Reason)<br /><br />Gary<br />Hunter Valley, NSW<br />AustraliaTassie Devilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16275398325804891235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-51500411456634451722011-02-23T08:44:09.449-06:002011-02-23T08:44:09.449-06:00And that was Kind Regards in 'how to insult so...And that was Kind Regards in 'how to insult someone without adressing none of his points'.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03774573042851100839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-20438677519848321582011-02-23T00:01:12.853-06:002011-02-23T00:01:12.853-06:00"Your take on history is utterly bias, and I ..."Your take on history is utterly bias, and I have yet to meet an educated fellow who takes this show seriously."<br /><br />Including yourself, judging by the numerous spelling and grammar errors. Seriously...how to people spell things wrong online? Everything seems to have a spellchecker at this point. Otherwise, a bunch of gibberish without any justification. If you're going to say someone makes up stuff or uses bad methodologies, you should take the time explain how to correct this, unless you don't care and just want to rant mindlessly.Chris Ducathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09128246977293448346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-10154521296006764162011-02-22T22:22:50.805-06:002011-02-22T22:22:50.805-06:00I gave into the urge.I gave into the urge.Daemon6https://www.blogger.com/profile/06379313038024703056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-40638557573482643752011-02-22T22:22:06.537-06:002011-02-22T22:22:06.537-06:00I like this guy :) He's obviously smarter than...I like this guy :) He's obviously smarter than we are, I mean come on, it even says so in his signature! We should listen to him!Daemon6https://www.blogger.com/profile/06379313038024703056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-74207508175638725952011-02-22T22:16:09.447-06:002011-02-22T22:16:09.447-06:00I keep wanting to defend him for the sake of irony...I keep wanting to defend him for the sake of irony :P The urge is damn near overwhelming. <br /><br />...Seriously, I can't think of anything to say in response that isn't smothered in facetious sarcasm.<br /><br />I hope he calls in, he'd be awesome to patronize! Based on his post I'd say he's so narcissistic that he'd take it seriously.Daemon6https://www.blogger.com/profile/06379313038024703056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-44937954193272734142011-02-22T21:53:45.707-06:002011-02-22T21:53:45.707-06:00I'm confused. He says, "I am not a Theist...I'm confused. He says, "I am not a Theist," but then he goes on to complain that "... you have not even taken the time to study any of the scriptures." Sounds suspiciously like something a theist might say (and it isn't even true of most of the people on the show, especially Matt)Ryan Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01337944375726464301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-87791827802916992552011-02-22T21:28:41.167-06:002011-02-22T21:28:41.167-06:00and I hope these words haunt you forever.
Whoa! T...<b>and I hope these words haunt you forever.</b><br /><br />Whoa! Talk about an overinflated ego.magx01https://www.blogger.com/profile/14831638782847911405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-89869423390836266182011-02-22T20:32:08.017-06:002011-02-22T20:32:08.017-06:00Those evil naturalists!! Ahhh they have no imagina...Those evil naturalists!! Ahhh they have no imagination...lolMamba24https://www.blogger.com/profile/05946274556360577420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-15468596599067166482011-02-22T19:26:02.672-06:002011-02-22T19:26:02.672-06:00He's right in one aspect: The show does promot...He's right in one aspect: The show does promote naturalism. <br /><br />He just forgot to mention why that is a bad thing.Zeckenschwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04517906451376657177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-17314800493891676862011-02-22T18:32:52.074-06:002011-02-22T18:32:52.074-06:00Apparently the "conversion to Atheist" d...Apparently the "conversion to Atheist" did not help in "the release of ignorance" in this case. Damn, we missed one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-43580667612135485372011-02-22T18:02:15.584-06:002011-02-22T18:02:15.584-06:00"I am not a Theist"
followed by:
"..."I am not a Theist"<br /><br />followed by:<br /><br />"Enjoy your wasted time on Earth"<br /><br />Hmmm...trjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16306932855907832727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-78347291946845242552011-02-22T17:03:54.542-06:002011-02-22T17:03:54.542-06:00I am not a theist.
Maybe if he said it one more t...I am not a theist.<br /><br />Maybe if he said it one more time, he actually would become a theist. I mean he did say it twice, and three is the magic number in ... THEISM! Oh my god!curious cuberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05843349568654480331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-82889531483143433992011-02-22T16:59:49.527-06:002011-02-22T16:59:49.527-06:00Or how he isn't gay, but he is attracted to ot...<b>Or how he isn't gay, but he is attracted to other men</b><br /><br />I met a guy like that once. He was adamant that he wasn't gay and then he asked me back to his place.<br /><br />I always wondered "back to your place to do what?"<br /><br />Anyway, he may be right that there are scientific inaccuracies in some of what's said on the show. After all, the hosts are not (as far as I know) trained scientists, but merely interested laymen. <br /><br />If that's the case, the correct response would be to educate and inform. To point out specific mistakes and provide links and explanations. <br /><br /><b>when you have not even taken the time to study any of the scriptures</b><br /><br />Sounds like a challenge. I'd love to have him call in and go head-to-head with Matt on bible quotes :)Lukashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01844177654412625852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-90617388347086676872011-02-22T15:23:48.411-06:002011-02-22T15:23:48.411-06:00I love this eggcorn:
"have the gaul to tell ...I love this eggcorn:<br /><br />"have the gaul to tell a caller that everything is made of Atoms?" <br /><br />Obviously this guy is just another Francophobe.minushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08753445398306415857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-79888190373432472402011-02-22T14:11:07.288-06:002011-02-22T14:11:07.288-06:00Yet you daywalkers show up on camera, handle cross...<i>Yet you daywalkers show up on camera, handle crosses without affect, consume Threadgill's garlic cheese grits and Eucharists with Cheez Whiz, and come into our homes uninvited every Sunday afternoon... how did they figure it out?</i><br /><br />Next thing you know they'll have figured out our evil plan to get everyone to use spell-check on their computers.Afterthought_btwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17758975616219512727noreply@blogger.com