My chat with Richard Dawkins

[greneknight]

Oh, and if you want to know why I have the time to type this when I'm in the lecture hall conducting a lecture on Shakespearean imagery, I've just given my students an assessment and they are busily writing it now. So I have a bit of time while they feverishly do my assignment. Oh, the Provost is here. Sorry, folksies, I have to run! My salary depends on him!!!

Nice try. Time zones are a real bitch.

I'm a visiting professor to this Aussie university.

[Red Celt]

I don't have any issue in believing your age.

I have a bridge that you might be interested in buying.

[Cato]

I'm a visiting professor to this Aussie university.

Splendid! I now don't have to worry about the word 'cunt' being properly translated.

[FallentoReason]

This thread is way better than any detective movie I've ever seen!

[NoraBrimstone]

You sounded very confident that an ISP check would confirm that it was noon where you were posting from. So I kept that in mind when I went on a little trawl...

There's someone in Singapore who uses the name Greneknight. Not a unique pseudonym, obviously, so I established that their initials were TL. Turns out that's short for Teng Leong, which isn't a full name, but a few mouse clicks later I had Lim Teng Leong, who is a 50yr old professor who teaches at a Methodist school. He isn't the most devout Christian and points out biblical inadequacies in a light-hearted (isn't this silly) kind of way, to his son and daughter. He only remains connected to the church because he plays an instrument with them.

I could have the completely wrong Greneknight, but the timezone fits. And he shares your views about Christianity. Oh, and there's also this little zinger that you slipped in...

You see, my brain is that of a 50 year old professor and it's housed in a rather young body.

Oooh!

[greneknight]

You sounded very confident that an ISP check would confirm that it was noon where you were posting from. So I kept that in mind when I went on a little trawl...

There's someone in Singapore who uses the name Greneknight. Not a unique pseudonym, obviously, so I established that their initials were TL. Turns out that's short for Teng Leong, which isn't a full name, but a few mouse clicks later I had Lim Teng Leong, who is a 50yr old professor who teaches at a Methodist school. He isn't the most devout Christian and points out biblical inadequacies in a light-hearted (isn't this silly) kind of way, to his son and daughter. He only remains connected to the church because he plays an instrument with them.

I could have the completely wrong Greneknight, but the timezone fits. And he shares your views about Christianity. Oh, and there's also this little zinger that you slipped in...

You see, my brain is that of a 50 year old professor and it's housed in a rather young body.

Now, that's ridiculous. You take me for a Chinaman? Fine. Perhaps I should have said That's lidiculous?

NOTE: I have no intention of being a racist. It's just that when someone thinks I'm a 50 year old Chinese professor, I've got to show how ridiculous it is.

[Red Celt]

Now, that's ridiculous. You take me for a Chinaman? Fine. Perhaps I should have said That's lidiculous?

NOTE: I have no intention of being a racist. It's just that when someone thinks I'm a 50 year old Chinese professor, I've got to show how ridiculous it is.

It is no more ridiculous than the claims that you have made.

I confess, Greneknight, you've gotten me curious. I was bored enough to do the following... go to the search function and choose the posts made by you. And then note the hour of the day that they were made. Now... I got bored of this very quickly, but I managed to force myself to tally the 1st 5 pages. The hours are local time (UK for me).

Here are the results:-

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Now, those are very strange results for a 13yr old, whose mummy controls what they do or don't say online, when it comes to mentioning a country. Not so strange for an insomniac adult who feels the need to invent a child's identity.

[frankiej]

He did post a thread about farts though... that isn't very mature...

[greneknight]

It is no more ridiculous than the claims that you have made.

I confess, Greneknight, you've gotten me curious. I was bored enough to do the following... go to the search function and choose the posts made by you. And then note the hour of the day that they were made. Now... I got bored of this very quickly, but I managed to force myself to tally the 1st 5 pages. The hours are local time (UK for me).

Here are the results:-

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Now, those are very strange results for a 13yr old, whose mummy controls what they do or don't say online, when it comes to mentioning a country. Not so strange for an insomniac adult who feels the need to invent a child's identity.

I'm actually a ghost. I don't sleep at all. You can call me the Holy Ghost.

[Drich]

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[quote]Let me get this bit straight though; you can quote the Bible, yet others earn a measure of disdain in your eye by quoting "others to validate thier own points...". How exactly does this work without invoking the word 'hypocrisy'? [/quote]It doesn't Hence "My self included" comment. On the otherhand I have not adopted the handel of "free thinker" either, a title most of you award yourself.

[quote]Who quotes 'what' for the validation of your beliefs? When was the last time you quoted the gospels of Thomas, Judas, or Mary Magdelene?[/quote]In a discussion with fallen to reason. I believe He misquoted from one of those gospel and I corrected and clarified that quote. (which was the last time I quoted anything outside the 66 books on this web site.)

[quote] Are you now going to tell me that a fourth century Roman Emperor (Constantine), trying his best to consolidate power, didn't help dictate the canon to his advantage? [/quote] If he did his efforts failed.

[quote]How does it feel? This is a serious question. How does it feel to abdicate your soul to a book and it's consequent traditions knowing that both were the product of musings of men two thousand years ago. Have you considered this?[/quote]Indeed i have. I have found comfort in my dedication, because God has reassured me of my desisions.

[quote] What of the other fact that there are always 'other' men demanding feliance and tything. No cause for concern?[/quote] The reason 'other men' can get an audience to give them what they ask, is people like the op are more than willing to hand their minds over to someone who seemingly can give them freedom they want. The same is true apart from any affiliation one may have with God.