tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post6353150721886779233..comments2023-09-24T07:53:50.826-05:00Comments on The Atheist Experience™: Carnival of the Godless #66Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-41436436251429962512007-05-19T09:29:00.000-05:002007-05-19T09:29:00.000-05:00I've looked over Richards post (on the problem of ...I've looked over Richards post (on the problem of unfreedom) and read Martin's reply as well. I have to say I tend to agree more with Richard.<BR/><BR/>As human creatures, a signficant portion of our behaviour is pre-programmend in. The most obvious example is sex. Like a plant growing toward the light, so is the sex drive to humans (and let's not get into the sexual orientation debate on this). This one simple example provides several different avenues to explore: What about those that are so physically deformed, ugly, etc..., so that the sex drive leads them to all forms of pathlogical (or what religous doctrines say is imoral and a sin) behaviours? <BR/><BR/>Martin indicates Richards' thesis only applies to the mentally handicaped. Well, to get personal, I pursed a Phd in Physical Chemistry --- a very interesting subject; however, only have average IQ, failed and now I am, ta..da.., a common garden variety computer programmer (a common end for many would be Mathmaticians, Physcists, Ecnomists, etc.... these are all occupations where normal IQ is simply not good enough). <BR/><BR/>With this very short reply with a couple of limited, but concrete, examples I hope I've given some brief comments that demonstrate why I tend to agree more with Richard than Martin. But I could be wrong, after all, I might not have sufficient reasoning capacity to have thought this thru correctly!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-84055974911592966842007-05-16T12:10:00.000-05:002007-05-16T12:10:00.000-05:00Akusai:Just to say your blogs are REALLY funny. Yo...Akusai:<BR/><BR/>Just to say your blogs are REALLY funny. You're writing is brilliantly...well, funny. I cracked up reading about that book you got in the mail. When I got to the part about the "terrorist" sewing seeds, I just thought that was the perfect presentation--the way you addressed it.<BR/><BR/>Sorry my own writing isn't so eloquent. I wish my compliments didn't sound so awkward; but I enjoyed your stuff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-86307940256008098502007-05-16T12:06:00.000-05:002007-05-16T12:06:00.000-05:00Obviously I can't sit down and read all the entrie...Obviously I can't sit down and read all the entries in the carnival; but I am checking them out here and there in my spare time. I've read two, and they've both been enlightening. One happened to also be very entertaining! Thanks for posting these links!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-4760080990858975682007-05-14T20:39:00.000-05:002007-05-14T20:39:00.000-05:00Dude, the light bulb idea is HORRIBLE. Goes right ...Dude, the light bulb idea is HORRIBLE. Goes right along with the campaign to refer to atheists as "brights," which is offensive to me as a non-believer of mediocre-at-best intellect.<BR/><BR/>Screw logos anyway--what we need is a mascot. Howzabout "Shomie, the monkey who demands proof?"<BR/><BR/>Yeah, you're right. Missouri'd probably sue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-809168968605190242007-05-14T04:58:00.000-05:002007-05-14T04:58:00.000-05:00anonymous troll: every knee will bow to Jesus some...anonymous troll: <I>every knee will bow to Jesus someday why not now instead of later?</I><BR/><BR/>Because, O nameless one of courage, enlightened societies reject the tyrannical notion of bending the knee to absolute rulers — particularly those whom we have no reason to believe are anything other than mythical boogeymen with which to scare unruly children. Indeed we believe in a world of equality, human rights, reason and free inquiry, and you don't get those things in oppressive societies where you're always bowing. To quote a song lyric, "It's hard to walk tall when you're on your knees." I'm sorry that such oppression is a lifestyle that appeals to you. More proof, if any were needed, that religion is a truly horrible cancer that keeps people beaten down when they should be lifted up! We see how well it's beaten you, and we pity you for it.<BR/><BR/>There is a process in life called "growing up," and I sincerely hope you experience it someday.<BR/><BR/>badger 3K & steppen wolf: Yeah, I figured the "carnival" connection with the mask logo, but I think it'd be cool if each blog carnival could have its own customized version of the mask to match its theme. Then, I wonder what an atheist mask ought to look like...for one thing, I guess it'd have to have a light bulb over its head...Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17933545393470431585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-2225769109609799362007-05-13T21:38:00.000-05:002007-05-13T21:38:00.000-05:00I always assumed the mask was for the "Carnival" a...I always assumed the mask was for the "Carnival" aspect, not the "godless"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-3353783808364498062007-05-13T21:32:00.000-05:002007-05-13T21:32:00.000-05:00every knee will bow to Jesus someday why not now i...every knee will bow to Jesus someday why not now instead of later?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-87158636510062462682007-05-13T19:34:00.000-05:002007-05-13T19:34:00.000-05:00Not related to the blog carnival, but congrats on ...Not related to the blog carnival, but congrats on reaching episode #500! :-)nullifidianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17525511015814128503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-43483059128965043192007-05-13T18:46:00.000-05:002007-05-13T18:46:00.000-05:00Thanks for the love, Martin, and sorry if I was ov...Thanks for the love, Martin, and sorry if I was overly acerbic, angry, and obscene in the old Dan threads. There was just only so much of that guy I could take before I had to verbally bitch-slap him.Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661441668625677468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-39714448133363726752007-05-13T15:27:00.000-05:002007-05-13T15:27:00.000-05:00Hi,First of all, thanks for including my first pos...Hi,<BR/><BR/>First of all, thanks for including my first post on the series "Framing atheism".<BR/><BR/>About the Mardi Gras: it is an explicit reference to, well, the carnival. If we want to find a symbolical meaning for it (some people do like those) we could trace it back to the original meaning of the Carnival festivities, which were the only occasions in the Middle Ages when the social order could be reverted for a while, jokes would go unpunished, and poor people could dress as rich people, etc. There have been some real rebellions during Carnivals because of this. <BR/><BR/>But yes, it has nothing to do with godlessness. I think it became a logo simply because the mask looks quite nice - you should try and check out the prices of the real ones...oh dear...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-90323893956324827922007-05-13T13:54:00.000-05:002007-05-13T13:54:00.000-05:00Well, I didn't design it. Maybe there should be a ...Well, I didn't design it. Maybe there should be a contest for a new logo. I admit I don't see what a Mardi Gras mask has to do with atheism, either.Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17933545393470431585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-57936754323845792922007-05-13T12:56:00.000-05:002007-05-13T12:56:00.000-05:00I don't like the Carnival of the Godless logo. It...I don't like the Carnival of the Godless logo. It's a theatrical mask, but it looks like a skull at first glance. I'm of the belief that if we are to be accepted in society as atheists, we must appeal to the majority of Americans' reliance on appearance. Every little thing that makes an atheist look like a demon worshipper to the faithful takes us a step in the wrong direction.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-66904560341929567002007-05-13T10:02:00.000-05:002007-05-13T10:02:00.000-05:00Thanks for using my post. Great job.Thanks for using my post. Great job.Baconeaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11134934827966299989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-37938953167604620532007-05-13T09:28:00.000-05:002007-05-13T09:28:00.000-05:00Hey there. Just wanted to say the next CotG will ...Hey there. Just wanted to say the next CotG will be at Letters From a Broad (http://lfab-uvm.blogspot.com/), NOT the Friendly Atheist. <BR/><BR/>Thanks!Mpromptuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08675006169716057311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-80374607799856330292007-05-13T05:19:00.000-05:002007-05-13T05:19:00.000-05:00Certainly. I've posted my views on Richard's piece...Certainly. I've posted my views on Richard's piece in his comments thread <A HREF="http://pixnaps.blogspot.com/2007/04/problem-of-unfreedom.html#7044490806563843077" REL="nofollow">here</A>.Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17933545393470431585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-37521731705981561042007-05-13T04:25:00.000-05:002007-05-13T04:25:00.000-05:00"I think Richard's critique of free will is imperf..."<I>I think Richard's critique of free will is imperfect</I>"<BR/><BR/>I'd naturally be curious to hear the reasons why...Richard Y Chappellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16725218276285291235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-59191275932525416882007-05-13T01:11:00.000-05:002007-05-13T01:11:00.000-05:00Just want to say I've had a few complications on g...Just want to say I've had a few complications on getting time to post Part II B, but it will be up sometime this week.<BR/><BR/>The (eternally) late<BR/>Prup<BR/>(thanx for the quote. Because of a problem with the archives, the slavery posts are hard to find, so here's the link to one of them if you feel like including it here:<BR/>http://debunkingchristianity.blogspot.com/2007/05/slavery-no-waynone.html)Prup (aka Jim Benton)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08376467128665482055noreply@blogger.com