tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post8179646876907248807..comments2023-09-24T07:53:50.826-05:00Comments on The Atheist Experience™: Pastor Mike Unwittingly Offers Help to the Atheist CommunityUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-74518401757979418652011-10-05T21:47:21.427-05:002011-10-05T21:47:21.427-05:00Lets not only limiting to registration. What about...Lets not only limiting to registration. What about an Atheists label on their forehead???s0l0m0nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12006973929452633302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-54194697102744286242011-09-09T07:16:55.698-05:002011-09-09T07:16:55.698-05:00Can we also get a national registry for tabletop R...Can we also get a national registry for tabletop RPG-players?<br /><br />Its a bitch to find people for my Pathfinder campaign...AdamTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11305647775929921791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-76189573641671212762011-09-07T07:18:47.919-05:002011-09-07T07:18:47.919-05:00The problem is not the registry but the audience. ...The problem is not the registry but the audience. Pastor Mike is deliberately trying to hook up someone who wants to kill atheists with known atheists. He knows what would come of such a registry. He wants to see us murdered.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-38423060470697357612011-09-04T14:32:05.836-05:002011-09-04T14:32:05.836-05:00Attention seeking behavior that receives contingen...Attention seeking behavior that receives contingent attention will always be more likely to occur. Unfortunately, based on these behavioral principles, this Pastor will be more likely to do these types of things. <br /><br />http://twitter.com/AcceptScienceUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06709782462072077443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-65930262072990371092011-09-02T17:03:11.837-05:002011-09-02T17:03:11.837-05:00Lukas: I can't argue that I have seen as well ...Lukas: I can't argue that I have seen as well my share of "pulling a Yomin"--where the Christian writes his atheist-hate post; the atheists rebut with how stupid it is; the Christian responds by trying to "sick" their fellow Christians onto the atheists; and the atheists respond by making it even more public. The Christians see the reality of it, for the most part, and tell the idiot themselves he's being stupid; and that's when the lone wingnut has his official meltdown.<br /><br />It really is a common M.O. I can't deny it. But we've been getting letters all week about it--from people not even realizing we've posted here about it. So, I know other sources are putting this story out. Whether he's getting ugly mail or how much or how scary, who knows? I just know it's nothing to do with TAE. And I'm so happy to be able to say that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-8558171035609080162011-09-02T13:35:46.374-05:002011-09-02T13:35:46.374-05:00There may have been threats, but really, it doesn&...There may have been threats, but really, it doesn't matter. This isn't about whatever threat there may or may not have been made. <br /><br />Rather, this is another case of christian martyr complex. He has realized that he's getting his ass kicked (figuratively, that is) and he has no counter, so he does what christians do best: crying "Help, help, I'm being repressed!"Lukashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01844177654412625852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-6636158656048864192011-09-02T11:49:05.486-05:002011-09-02T11:49:05.486-05:00Then again, these are people who think that disagr...Then again, these are people who think that disagreeing with them is persecution.<br /><br />He probably somehow managed to translate "Thanks for helping us out" as a threat.JThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08881036419280903737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-37482723088408909712011-09-02T10:56:57.594-05:002011-09-02T10:56:57.594-05:00Well, since I can't see everything he's re...Well, since I can't see everything he's received, he may have gotten threats. I can honestly say, however, that TAE encouraged no threatening letters. We encouraged notes of thanks and good, clean fun--to an address he made public and used at his blog, where he posted the ridiculous article (then linked it to people on Facebook, like an idiot, advertising his dumbassery further). So, if he has gotten any real threats of harm, I wouldn't condone that, and if they're actionable, then let the writers beware. But glad to say nobody at TAE ever asked or encouraged anyone to send him any threats or hate mail. We took the high road of humor! ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-3175509897589127172011-09-02T10:52:31.541-05:002011-09-02T10:52:31.541-05:00I hope that Tracie and Matt talk about the Gay Shi...I hope that Tracie and Matt talk about the Gay Shield on the show this Sunday. It worked again!!! Initially, people thought Hurricane Irene was over-hyped. That was because the media focused on the media center of the world, New York city which someone went pretty much unscathed. As the week went by, the media became of the devastation both north and south of NYC. Why was NYC spared? It has to be the gay shield. And it is apparent that the strength of the Gay Shield grows exponentially. There are many more gays and gay neighborhoods in NYC. Plus you have the power of the Stonewall Inn. The Gay Shield in NYC was so strong that it protected not only the gays, but the entire NYC area.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11866078149595235224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-78996164222909545022011-09-02T09:13:58.950-05:002011-09-02T09:13:58.950-05:00I'd love to know what he thinks anyone has don...I'd love to know what he thinks anyone has done that has been actionable. The poor, silly fool has simply learned a harsh life lesson: act foolish in public, and people will laugh at you. Time to grow up, Pastor. Past time.Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17933545393470431585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-48773418950144721212011-09-02T08:19:59.257-05:002011-09-02T08:19:59.257-05:00Oh boy, he turned into crazy lawsuit guy! Somebod...Oh boy, he turned into crazy lawsuit guy! Somebody put him on the phone with <a href="http://www.somethingawful.com/d/legal-threats/legal-threat-limitless.php" rel="nofollow">Leonard J. Crabs</a> immediately!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05324968314168283095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-67426904007099729352011-09-02T08:01:39.462-05:002011-09-02T08:01:39.462-05:00It looks like "Pastor" Mike has had enou...It looks like "Pastor" Mike has had enough. There is a notice up on his blog saying he is sending all "threatening" emails to the authorities and he is "consulting an attorney about possible civil action."Tom Cowardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07271174345126408653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-54134225022103652262011-09-01T17:01:36.568-05:002011-09-01T17:01:36.568-05:00Its just me, or someone else, think that this guy ...Its just me, or someone else, think that this guy will use that list, to show how america is losing the battle with the devil?<br /><br />Or iam being paranoid here?...https://www.blogger.com/profile/05774854360116475084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-84018812505088703562011-09-01T16:14:41.465-05:002011-09-01T16:14:41.465-05:00You know, it's well enough for my home address...You know, it's well enough for my home address to be registered, but what about when I'm at work (it's not a surprise to anyone in my office). or on the subway quietly (some might say furtively) listening to Atheist podcasts. How will god-fearing people know in order to protect themselves? Well, here's an idea - Maybe someone could design a symbol that atheists could wear when out in public. Hey, maybe it could be stitched on for easy visibility.Gerrymanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04538740183906066528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-59494241595921141892011-09-01T13:03:16.997-05:002011-09-01T13:03:16.997-05:00If you register watch out for the inquisition cops...If you register watch out for the inquisition cops.<br /><br />http://tinyurl.com/3mv3dgrDances_with_the_beasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12166734317886639473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-3627555114228599792011-09-01T10:07:07.750-05:002011-09-01T10:07:07.750-05:00>I've yet to get any harassment thus far, j...>I've yet to get any harassment thus far, just an apology from one of his readers...<br /><br />This warmed my heart! Good! It just goes to show that there is a point on the spectrum where a theist can become so crazy they're even crazy to other theists.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-29170492735584555492011-09-01T08:39:20.573-05:002011-09-01T08:39:20.573-05:00Fille de la Lune, which website is Pastor Mike pos...Fille de la Lune, which website is Pastor Mike posting our emails on? His Facebook page is shut down, and so is his former church website.<br /><br />I want to see my name in print!<br /><br /><br />I'm jealous, my email went through, but I haven't had any response at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-65971179301057138202011-09-01T03:00:46.126-05:002011-09-01T03:00:46.126-05:00Reading about these Christian antics from here Eur...Reading about these Christian antics from here Europe is always amusing (and maybe a bit frightening). Here in my country atheism is the norm, the default position (something like 85% of the population here being atheists/secular), being a believing Christian being the abnormality. You don't *have* to "search for atheists in your community" here. Go to a random person on the street and there's a very big chance that he's an atheist (although usually not an activist, just someone who doesn't care about religion).<br /><br />An "atheist registry" would make little sense here. What? Are you going to list something like 85% of the entire population?Warphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13189653852079173848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-19437947983186272532011-09-01T02:01:00.990-05:002011-09-01T02:01:00.990-05:00Wheee, I love Rhetorical Jujitsu!
I too have emai...Wheee, I love Rhetorical Jujitsu! <br />I too have emailed him, suggesting he make the International Atheist Registry, truly international and have a European section. <br /><br />If I was designing it, I would also cross reference according to geographic location, first language and political affiliation. <br />We could start a world revolution: <br />Largest World Ethical Communities, Christians 1.6million; muslims 1.2million; atheists 2.5million; budhists... etc.gswhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00464061976742965239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-55363961660719686852011-08-31T23:13:01.780-05:002011-08-31T23:13:01.780-05:00In a humorous attempt to get him to open back up a...In a humorous attempt to get him to open back up and influenced by my love of zombies, this was my last email to Pastor Mike.<br />Heya Mike, it's Michael , from the office down the hall Good to see you buddy, how've you been? Thing have been okay for me except that I'm a zombie now I really wish you'd let us in I think I speak for all of us when I say I understand Why you folks might hesitate to submit to our demand But here's an FYI: you're all be zombies too All we want to do is eat your brains We're not unreasonable, I mean, no one's gonna eat your eyes All we want to do is eat your brains We're at an impasse here, maybe we should compromise If you open up the door We'll all come inside and eat your brains.<br />now of course I'm not a zombie, they lack the nessacary hand dexterity to type.<br />But the quoted song is true I'm that we really do just want to read your blog and comment on it. You have caught our collective attention. If you keep the crazy up this new block of readers will stay. You never know you might convert one of us, if you would just let us come inside.Teef Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06305669516702745079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-62831274062869484342011-08-31T22:50:34.360-05:002011-08-31T22:50:34.360-05:00Has anyone had any luck getting an invite to the b...Has anyone had any luck getting an invite to the blog? I want to see if he really is posting our info? And if he is what is my inbox still empty? With mabus gone I need some new spam.Teef Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06305669516702745079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-18353077726511636462011-08-31T21:25:47.482-05:002011-08-31T21:25:47.482-05:00@Alex, Tim, and anyone else who e-mailed him, you ...@Alex, Tim, and anyone else who e-mailed him, you know he's posting our e-mail addresses on his site right? He's so pathetic it's funny. I've yet to get any harassment thus far, just an apology from one of his readers (which went out to multiple addresses). Probably not the response he was hoping for :)Fille de la Lunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02440035404878574766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-40811300124066491972011-08-31T19:29:30.441-05:002011-08-31T19:29:30.441-05:00True...but that shouldn't stop the Atheist..True...but that shouldn't stop the Atheist..dandelionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02943711725276728522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-57861368650032150002011-08-31T19:06:29.173-05:002011-08-31T19:06:29.173-05:00I went ahead and sunk to their level and invoked G...I went ahead and sunk to their level and invoked Godwin's law with my email to the pastor:<br /><br />"thanks pastor Mike!<br />A directory is just what we need to keep atheists in touch with each other! This could really help planning all of our events! I'm surprised no one's thought of it before (except Hitler of course, I guess your great minds think alike!)<br /><br />-james"James Francescohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09712037554242942100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33241741.post-72115582087871008232011-08-31T18:59:55.486-05:002011-08-31T18:59:55.486-05:00My email:
Dear Pastor Mike,
I am thrilled to hea...My email:<br /><br />Dear Pastor Mike,<br /><br />I am thrilled to hear that you have decided on a plan to register atheists nationally and (hopefully) internationally. As you are a Christian you may not be aware of this, but it can be very difficult for atheists to meet each other for a meaningful relationship away from the Christian god. Many atheists find it nearly impossible to date a religious person for any more than a casual few times in bed, because their beliefs just make it impossible to agree on long-term things, such as the way to raise a child, or even where and under what conditions to have a wedding.<br /><br />So I have a suggestion. Can you add marital status and some full-body photos to your registry? Maybe a mechanism for sending winks to the godless goddesses? People could also indicate whether they're looking for godless marriage (gay or straight), some no-strings-attached sex, or for a person to join them and their existing partner in a 3-way. This would be a great help to the atheist community, and we'd appreciate it greatly.<br /><br />Keep up the good work, Pastor!Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08435379042731604819noreply@blogger.com