Oh yeah, I forgot!

And then there's Twirly Tuesdays.

(October 18, 2015 at 6:52 pm)Blondie Wrote: Christians reject the Orthodox, Mormons, and Catholic teachings.  Mormons are not Christians, but they claim to believe the same way.

And christians would be you and your closed circuit within about 40.000 different denominations, all pointing fingers at each other. Would be a laughing matter, if your self congratulatory and arrogant attitude wasn't something to puke over. Not because of you, since you're just a little bigot. More because of the overall exclusive bigotry, trying to force their prejudices down the throats of innocent bystanders.

(October 16, 2015 at 4:33 pm)sinnerdaniel94 Wrote:

(October 16, 2015 at 4:30 pm)Rhythm Wrote: Why, you looking to change sides?  Do you mean god, or your God - be specific.

no
I just want to know the evidence for the position that there is no god.

None.
I do not believe in God, because I actually lack evidence.

unless having prior experience of a thing, why take it at face value.

1. I don't have the time, technology or inclination to search every cubic inch of the universe for a "God".

2. I don't even know what I'd be looking for. I might have passed five on the street today.

3. I don't want to ruin his world record attempt at Hide and Seek.

@ Rob

What a fucking awesome 3 point pithy post on the matter with style. Kudos to you Rob! One of my favorite posts on this thread so far.

(I'm speaking of course of post #494 of this thread (if I get ninja'd several times before I post this)).

(October 18, 2015 at 6:10 pm)Esquilax Wrote:

(October 18, 2015 at 1:49 pm)Blondie Wrote: Now what I would like to know exactly is where are the bones or fossils of the common ancestor of human and ape?  Why haven't they been found?  This should not be that hard of a question for you.

You need to change your thinking: evolution is not a distinct step by step process, it's a spectrum. You can't find one single common ancestor between humans and apes for two reasons: the first is that humans are apes, and the second is that the lineage between older forms and humans is more of a continuously changing line of descent than a series of distinct steps. Look at a color gradient and tell me the exact spot where one color shifts into another; it's hard to do because the change is so smooth and small.

So the answer is that we have lots and lots of common ancestor fossils between humans and the other great apes. We've got ancestors, offshoots, mutations, and so on; it's not a complete chain from one to the other, but do you really need one hundred percent certainty before you believe a thing? Giving you a single example is just missing the point, because... well, that's not how evolution works, nor is it how creationist dishonesty works, because every single time we find a new intermediary fossil between us and the other great apes, creationists just demand that now we fill the gap between that example and humans. We can literally give them what they ask for and they won't take it; I wonder if you'll behave as disgracefully as they do?

If it could be done the way that creationists want it done, then scientists would have indisputable evidence.  I know theories take time to prove or be dismissed for sheer lack of scientific evidence like the germ theory which was proven to be true through the development of the microscope. 

I thought this was interesting.  What is your take on this?

http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary...faq.php#f2

Misconceptions about evolution and religion

• MISCONCEPTION: Evolution and religion are incompatible.
  CORRECTION: Because of some individuals and groups stridently declaring their beliefs, it's easy to get the impression that science (which includes evolution) and religion are at war; however, the idea that one always has to choose between science and religion is incorrect. People of many different faiths and levels of scientific expertise see no contradiction at all between science and religion. For many of these people, science and religion simply deal with different realms. Science deals with natural causes for natural phenomena, while religion deals with beliefs that are beyond the natural world.
  Of course, some religious beliefs explicitly contradict science (e.g., the belief that the world and all life on it was created in six literal days does conflict with evolutionary theory); however, most religious groups have no conflict with the theory of evolution or other scientific findings. In fact, many religious people, including theologians, feel that a deeper understanding of nature actually enriches their faith. Moreover, in the scientific community there are thousands of scientists who are devoutly religious and also accept evolution. For concise statements from many religious organizations regarding evolution, see Voices for Evolution on the NCSE website. To learn more about the relationship between science and religion, visit the Understanding Science website.
  

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All of you can believe Pastafarianism if you want. I don't care. It doesn't matter to me. Crucify me if you want. Keep your mind closed for all I care.

(October 18, 2015 at 7:43 pm)Blondie Wrote: I know theories take time to prove or be dismissed for sheer lack of scientific evidence like the germ theory which was proven to be true through the development of the microscope. 

Oh, puke. You don't even know the scientific term theory. I'm not surprised, since many theists clinging on to their creationist bullshittery, think it's theory, like in I have a theory, you had beans for lunch, since you're farting. Educate yourself on the basics, oh role model of ignorance.

(October 18, 2015 at 7:16 pm)abaris Wrote:

(October 18, 2015 at 6:52 pm)Blondie Wrote: Christians reject the Orthodox, Mormons, and Catholic teachings.  Mormons are not Christians, but they claim to believe the same way.

And christians would be you and your closed circuit within about 40.000 different denominations, all pointing fingers at each other. Would be a laughing matter, if your self congratulatory and arrogant attitude wasn't something to puke over. Not because of you, since you're just a little bigot. More because of the overall exclusive bigotry, trying to force their prejudices down the throats of innocent bystanders.

Very few people on here have tolerance for another to have a completely different opinion.  As for everyone else on here, you all are bigots just like the very thing you all despise. Therefore, one is not any better than the other.  Stop the pot from calling the kettle black.

(October 18, 2015 at 7:56 pm)Blondie Wrote:

(October 18, 2015 at 7:16 pm)abaris Wrote: And christians would be you and your closed circuit within about 40.000 different denominations, all pointing fingers at each other. Would be a laughing matter, if your self congratulatory and arrogant attitude wasn't something to puke over. Not because of you, since you're just a little bigot. More because of the overall exclusive bigotry, trying to force their prejudices down the throats of innocent bystanders.

Very few people on here have tolerance for another to have a completely different opinion.  As for everyone else on here, you all are bigots just like the very thing you all despise. Therefore, one is not any better than the other.  Stop the pot from calling the kettle black.

Actually one is better, pastafarianism, The one true belief. may FSM touch you with his noodles.

(October 18, 2015 at 7:52 pm)abaris Wrote:

(October 18, 2015 at 7:43 pm)Blondie Wrote: I know theories take time to prove or be dismissed for sheer lack of scientific evidence like the germ theory which was proven to be true through the development of the microscope. 

Oh, puke. You don't even know the scientific term theory. I'm not surprised, since many theists clinging on to their creationist bullshittery, think it's theory, like in I have a theory, you had beans for lunch, since you're farting. Educate yourself on the basics, oh role model of ignorance.

http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary...faq.php#f2

Misconceptions about evolution and religionMISCONCEPTION: Evolution and religion are incompatible.
CORRECTION: Because of some individuals and groups stridently declaring their beliefs, it's easy to get the impression that science (which includes evolution) and religion are at war; however, the idea that one always has to choose between science and religion is incorrect. People of many different faiths and levels of scientific expertise see no contradiction at all between science and religion. For many of these people, science and religion simply deal with different realms. Science deals with natural causes for natural phenomena, while religion deals with beliefs that are beyond the natural world.
Of course, some religious beliefs explicitly contradict science (e.g., the belief that the world and all life on it was created in six literal days does conflict with evolutionary theory); however, most religious groups have no conflict with the theory of evolution or other scientific findings. In fact, many religious people, including theologians, feel that a deeper understanding of nature actually enriches their faith. Moreover, in the scientific community there are thousands of scientists who are devoutly religious and also accept evolution. For concise statements from many religious organizations regarding evolution, see Voices for Evolution on the NCSE website. To learn more about the relationship between science and religion, visit the Understanding Science website.