Christianity

[Stripes]

"It is folly for a man to pray to the gods for that which he has the power to obtain by himself. "

And herein lies the Truth of being. Epicurus.

 

[evo]

"It is folly for a man to pray to the gods for that which he has the power to obtain by himself. "

And herein lies the Truth of being. Epicurus.

Yes,he did good work Stripes.That is one good thing I like about the New Agers,they can recognise this 'truth'.

How about this little gem from our sage friend.

“I never desired to please the rabble. What pleased them, I did not learn; and what I knew was far removed from their understanding.”

 

[Stripes]

How about this little gem from our sage friend.

“I never desired to please the rabble. What pleased them, I did not learn; and what I knew was far removed from their understanding.”

Great quote Evo, I've always loved that one.

From a modern day author, this one touches the heart of the matter for me too:

"The first man to see an illusion by which men have flourished for centuries surely stands in a lonely place." Gary Zukav

 

[Rosy]

Some of the posters on this thread might be interested in tonight's edition of Compass on the ABC at 9.30

ROOT OF ALL EVIL? Part One The God Delusion
Sunday 20 May at 21:30

In this strongly authored two-part series, Professor Richard Dawkins accuses the three main religions – Christianity, Islam and Judaism – of beliefs that defy science, and of stunting the mind’s capacity for understanding. He embarks on a personal, controversial and, at times, humorous journey to prove that religion is the root of all evil.
In the first episode Professor Dawkins challenges what he describes as 'a process of non-thinking called faith'. He ranges from the political influence of rich and powerful Christian fundamentalist institutions in America to the deadly clash of Judaism, Christianity and Islam in the Middle East. He describes the Holy Land as the least enlightened place in the world, a microcosm of the threat to rational values and civilisation posed by religion, whose irrational roots, he says, are nourishing intolerance and murder.
On his journey he takes a humorous look at the more bizarre expressions of religious fervour, such as the vision of the Virgin Mary in a grilled-cheese sandwich.

 

[Curtiger]

Gotta play Futsal and do homework tonight but the old folks are taping it for me. Who's watching?

 

[Disco08]

Definitely.

 

[mld]

I'll be recording it.

 

[Stripes]

Thanks Rosy, I'm on it. :thumbsup

 

[jb03]

Sounds good. Any reports?

 

[Freezer]

Sounds good. Any reports?

Would be interested to hear comments on it as well. Obviously won't be able to watch it over here.

 

[dukeos]

Can you think of a new color? Can you imagine a new sound? Can you imagine what lies at the edge of the Universe? Do you believe in God? Most of todays science exists for tomorrows scientists to disprove. Some things require a little faith.

 

[Tiger Attack]

Can you think of a new color? Can you imagine a new sound? Can you imagine what lies at the edge of the Universe? Do you believe in God? Most of todays science exists for tomorrows scientists to disprove. Some things require a little faith.

Yes
Yes
Yes
NO

 

[evo]

Sounds good. Any reports?

Doogues snearing introduction made me laugh.

Dawkins was pretty much spot on(as usual)

The stand up,nose to nose argument ,with the inanely smiling evangelical(as he told Dawkins " Darwinism is only 'one theory'" )was priceless. Dawkins looked like he wanted to punch him. ;D

 

[Anduril]

Sounds good. Any reports?

Doogues snearing introduction made me laugh.

Dawkins was pretty much spot on(as usual)

The stand up,nose to nose argument ,with the inanely smiling evangelical(as he told Dawkins " Darwinism is only 'one theory'" )was priceless. Dawkins looked liked he wanted to punch him. ;D

Loved Dawkin's reply to the Pastor's tirade on arrogance though....... silence. :hihi

His book is much better.

 

[Disco08]

Most of todays science exists for tomorrows scientists to disprove. Some things require a little faith.

Science has come a long way in recent times. While it will obviously continue to improve, the quantum leap that occurred in the last few generations is unlikely to be repeated to the same degree.

 

[evo]

Anduril.I was just reading up on Memetics,very interesting

Have you read Dawkins' "The Selfish Gene'? i was thinking about getting it.Worth the effort?

 

[Disco08]

That evangelist had the eyes of a serial killer.

 

[evo]

That evangelist had the eyes of a serial killer.

Must say I agree.It's a weird look some truly devote get,it's beyond description.


check this out Patsy.

http://www.glumbert.com/media/crazychristian

 

[Disco08]

God help her.

 

[jb03]

That evangelist had the eyes of a serial killer.

Must say I agree.It's a weird look some truly devote get,it's beyond description.


check this out Patsy.

http://www.glumbert.com/media/crazychristian

I know I am not supposed to laugh but I couldn't help myself. I mean really, living live under that sort of fear or pressure cannot be good for anyone.

And Evo, how do you continually find such gems cr@p