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I'm interested in where I said I had a problem with Dawkins criticizing religion in and of itself. I didn't. You acted as if I had. Somebody's jumping the gun, and it isn't me. By the way, I've read Hume, and found him stunningly pretentious. But then, I've found that about a lot of philosophers I've read.
It doesn't seem to look so ridiculous now...
It doesn't seem to look so ridiculous now...
If you read Dawkins book, you would see that he uses a methodical approach to critique religion from Thomas Aquinas to other God proofs, and mentions areas like Religious Extremism, and that Religion does not have a monopoly on morals and ethics.
He would be arrogant and a bigot if he used ad hominem attacks to religious adherents - but he actually does not do that at all. So I fail to see arrogance. Writers such as Sam Harris and Christopher Hitchens are much more critical of religion in their writings, but you didn't single them out, so I don't understand your 'out-of-the-blue" ad hominem attack targeted at Dawkins at all.
If you said Jade Goody was an idiot, I would have agreed as she is a proven racist. I do not stick up for anybody just because of nationality.
He would be arrogant and a bigot if he used ad hominem attacks to religious adherents - but he actually does not do that at all. So I fail to see arrogance. Writers such as Sam Harris and Christopher Hitchens are much more critical of religion in their writings, but you didn't single them out, so I don't understand your 'out-of-the-blue" ad hominem attack targeted at Dawkins at all.
If you said Jade Goody was an idiot, I would have agreed as she is a proven racist. I do not stick up for anybody just because of nationality.
You try too hard.
I really should've listened to my friend the first time and not said anything after the initial post, and observed my handiwork on an unintentionally successful troll, but somebody always has to take things too seriously. For shame. You can stop defending your idol now, I don't really care about this 'argument'.
I really should've listened to my friend the first time and not said anything after the initial post, and observed my handiwork on an unintentionally successful troll, but somebody always has to take things too seriously. For shame. You can stop defending your idol now, I don't really care about this 'argument'.
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Or I could have expected that people would be more like Evan, what a surprise. Both expectations are reasonable, but I overestimated this board. I won't make the same mistake again. I don't even like Evan that much, eesh.
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Oh well, people will look for any excuse to run their mouth, preach their gospel, and lord over others I suppose. I commend Comacho for his posts in this thread, well done.
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Oh well, people will look for any excuse to run their mouth, preach their gospel, and lord over others I suppose. I commend Comacho for his posts in this thread, well done.
If you don't like the board or its members, no one is forcing you to post here.Metatron wrote:Or I could have expected that people would be more like Evan, what a surprise. Both expectations are reasonable, but I overestimated this board. I won't make the same mistake again. I don't even like Evan that much, eesh.
When I see something I feel is unjustified, I will voice my opinion. If I claimed that Charles Babbage was an idiot in a remark I made, I would expect to be pulled up on it - and shocked if no one did. I have every right to say anything I want, as long as it is within the board rules.Metatron wrote:Oh well, people will look for any excuse to run their mouth, preach their gospel, and lord over others I suppose. I commend Comacho for his posts in this thread, well done.
Last time I checked, Richard Dawkins is not a member here, so obviously you didn't break any rules. I didn't say you broke any board rules.Metatron wrote:I don't believe I said I had something against the board or members at large. Kindly try not to take something out of what I say that isn't there.
Will do.Metatron wrote:I say, it's almost as if you're looking for an excuse to preach... well, if you insist. Do go on saying empty things.
...I wasn't talking about rules, and to be perfectly honest I have no clue where you could've gotten the impression I was.Clements wrote:Last time I checked, Richard Dawkins is not a member here, so obviously you didn't break any rules. I didn't say you broke any board rules.Metatron wrote:I don't believe I said I had something against the board or members at large. Kindly try not to take something out of what I say that isn't there.
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Actually I think this:Metatron wrote:I don't believe I said I had something against the board or members at large. Kindly try not to take something out of what I say that isn't there.
can very easily be taken as if you did.Metatron wrote:Or I could have expected that people would be more like Evan, what a surprise. Both expectations are reasonable, but I overestimated this board. I won't make the same mistake again.
Anyway, I thought my bro had trouble knowing when to stop.
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When those men grow up and realize that there are not enough women to go around, then chaos will ensue. I anticipate it.I.S.T. wrote:China's birth rate is too low, and the One Child Per Couple law sets too high a tax for most people.
Plus, and here's the most important part: Many families are having abortions to avoid having a female child. The male to female ratio is going to go way way up once 30 years pass.
badinsults wrote:When those men grow up and realize that there are not enough women to go around, then chaos will ensue. I anticipate it.I.S.T. wrote:China's birth rate is too low, and the One Child Per Couple law sets too high a tax for most people.
Plus, and here's the most important part: Many families are having abortions to avoid having a female child. The male to female ratio is going to go way way up once 30 years pass.
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Would we ? Lulz.
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