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Dec 3, 2012
Angela Olson commented on Darren Taggart's blog post Science too hard? There are ways around it, IMO.
"It is certainly hard to debate such people, but it's easy to see why they don't fully grasp the idea of scientific theory. They most likely have been raised in a church, or have subscribed to a belief and connected on an emotional level…"
Nov 16, 2011
Sentient Biped commented on Darren Taggart's blog post Hell? No.. They won't go..
"Remember all that stuff about why the fat camel couldn't find heaven in a big pile of needles unless he was rich?  I love this mixture of misquotes.  It's very funny."
Nov 11, 2011
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"Baking is very comforting.  Most of my bake ware is from estate sales and second hand places.  The mixing bowls, measuring cups, and cutting boards are from the 60s and 70s.  I think it's partly that's what I grew up with.…"
Nov 11, 2011
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Science too hard? There are ways around it, IMO.

I'm trying to cultivate a love of routine. I worry that my days are rushing ahead too quickly and I think that better organisation might get better value out of them. This routine includes browsing (not just for that) the internet for interesting discussions. Atheist Nexus is one of the havens where I know that the one topic you won't have to fight for is the usefulness of the scientific method in helping you answer, or at least understand, pretty much any question you throw at it. This is not…See More
Nov 11, 2011
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"thank you!  I've been promising the kitchen to my partner for 10 years.  We bought this old house (old by American standards - build in 64) basically abandoned, no fixtures, not even light bulbs, but the structure is old growth, heavy…"
Nov 10, 2011
Kris King commented on Darren Taggart's blog post Hell? No.. They won't go..
"Good post ... as soon as a handful of millionaires try to persuade you that, when it comes to an economy their mates broke, "we're all in this together", you know that they don't mean it and it's time to stop expecting the…"
Nov 10, 2011
Sentient Biped commented on Darren Taggart's blog post Hell? No.. They won't go..
"It's all very confusing to me.  I don't think there is an excuse to coddle the super rich.  While we are talking super rich, how about nationalizing the royal family and their land holdings and palaces, make them into museums and…"
Nov 2, 2011
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Hell? No.. They won't go..

I've been struggling to think what annoys me more about the whole St Paul's/Protesters saga.  The reporting by the BBC, the Church's bizarre conceit or the Tories' response and the Lib Dems' lack of one.  At every turn, the protesters have behaved correctly.  Their message is what many of us, who sat cross legged in front of the local vicar at school, were assured was Jesus' message.  Remember all that stuff about why the fat camel couldn't find heaven in a big pile of needles unless he was…See More
Nov 1, 2011
Steph S. commented on Darren Taggart's blog post Rioting Robots!
"With a 92% chance of success -- no wonder they are engaging in criminal activity."
Aug 16, 2011
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Atheist Andrea commented on Darren Taggart's blog post Rioting Robots!
"Very interesting! I love the jab at Vista in the end and the reference to Scooby Doo (I think?). Did you read the robot article in National Geographic last month? Are they still rioting in London? While I have no plans on rioting, can you still hook…"
Aug 16, 2011
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MPs v Rioters: FIGHT!

More Rioting They’re only doing it because there is a reduced likelihood of being called out on it.  They’ve wanted these things for a long time, but society won’t let them have them.  We pay for their food, their travel and their homes and what do we get back in return?  They rarely pay tax, contribute nothing but noise and appear to think we all need to care how they “feel” about things.  What they’re doing is destroying their own community and their country; they may think that they’re…See More
Aug 12, 2011
Steph S. commented on Darren Taggart's blog post Everyone can be a riot expert if they only try!
"Thanks for the post.  Rioting can be caused by other reasons other than mindless looting fests, (like you said).  I remember the Rodney King riot that happened because of police brutality. And I agree that sometimes they are politically…"
Aug 11, 2011
Darren Taggart commented on Darren Taggart's blog post Everyone can be a riot expert if they only try!
"Totally - and yet you never hear the commentators saying that the post sports riot must be due to some underlying social cause beyond the our entirely over-evolved herd mentality! "He started it" is the only one that beats "Well…"
Aug 11, 2011
Atheist Andrea commented on Darren Taggart's blog post Everyone can be a riot expert if they only try!
"The worst is rioting after a championship in sports is won. For example, the Bruins win the Stanley Cup in Canada and then Bostonians have the urge to upturn cars and smash windows in their own city. It doesn't always need to be about…"
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Science too hard? There are ways around it, IMO.

Posted on November 11, 2011 at 3:00am 1 Comment

I'm trying to cultivate a love of routine. I worry that my days are rushing ahead too quickly and I think that better organisation might get better value out of them.

This routine includes browsing (not just for that) the internet for interesting discussions. Atheist Nexus is one of the havens where I know that the one topic you won't have to fight for is the usefulness of the scientific method in helping you answer, or at least understand, pretty much any question you throw at it.…

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Hell? No.. They won't go..

Posted on November 1, 2011 at 9:16am 3 Comments

I've been struggling to think what annoys me more about the whole St Paul's/Protesters saga.  The reporting by the BBC, the Church's bizarre conceit or the Tories' response and the Lib Dems' lack of one.  At every turn, the protesters have behaved correctly.  Their message is what many of us, who sat cross legged in front of the local vicar at school, were assured was Jesus' message.  Remember all that stuff about why the fat camel couldn't find heaven in a big pile…

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Rioting Robots!

Posted on August 16, 2011 at 10:51am 3 Comments

 

Imagine that you build a robot and programme it with all the same inputs that people have nowadays then weight the inputs for selfish gene vehicles; greatest benefit at lowest cost.

 

2.1 million, thefts, robberies and crimes against vehicles were reported in 10/11.  221,000 were charged.  The home office reported that about 77% are convicted.  The maximum sentence is 7 years for theft, so we’ll assume 3.5 years as the likely sentence.

So if you’re a thief and…

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MPs v Rioters: FIGHT!

Posted on August 12, 2011 at 2:05am 0 Comments

More Rioting

 

They’re only doing it because there is a reduced likelihood of being called out on it.  They’ve wanted these things for a long time, but society won’t let them have them.  We pay for their food, their travel and their homes and what do we get back in return?  They rarely pay tax, contribute nothing but noise and appear to think we all need to care how they “feel” about things. 

 

What they’re doing is destroying their own community and their country; they may… Continue

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At 8:01am on November 11, 2011, Sentient Biped said…

Baking is very comforting.  Most of my bake ware is from estate sales and second hand places.  The mixing bowls, measuring cups, and cutting boards are from the 60s and 70s.  I think it's partly that's what I grew up with.  Much better than the new stuff. Even my partner is getting into making casseroles, cakes, and cookies.  It gives me healthier stuff to take to work for lunch, too.

 

Im kind of glad the discussions led to looking for scholarly papers.  There is more out there than I thought.  It's cool to think about how clever some of the thinking is now.  The simplistic ideas of the past are giving way to a more thoughtful and scientific approach.

At 5:33pm on November 10, 2011, Sentient Biped said…

thank you!  I've been promising the kitchen to my partner for 10 years.  We bought this old house (old by American standards - build in 64) basically abandoned, no fixtures, not even light bulbs, but the structure is old growth, heavy timbers.  For the kitchen we tore out 2 walls, and had to put a beam in the ceiling to give more roof support in case of earthquake.  It's basically a "great room" concept, kitchen and dining rooms all as one room, although our living room is still more or less separate.  This is very gay of me, but I love this kitchen.  Cooking is so much more fun.  And we are eating healthier.  I am baking all of the time.

At 8:03pm on August 8, 2011, Ken said…
Hello & welcome to AN.  We are certainly glad to have you join us.
At 4:04am on August 3, 2011, Laura said…
Hi there fellow Bristol-dweller. Thanks for the friend request. I hope you enjoy your time here :)
At 5:58pm on August 1, 2011, Dr. Terence Meaden said…

Hello  Darren and welcome to this rational world of Internet atheism. This is a haven of truth and peace, far from the superstitions and fictional god of the masses. 

"Well-founded common sense helped by science leads to atheist wisdom."

We invite you to make good friends by joining the busy group "ORIGINS: Universe, Astronomy, Life, Earth, Humans, Religion, Gods, Atheism, Evolution, Darwin..." with 500 discussion topics and 2800 members.

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At 9:47pm on July 31, 2011, Kimberlee Williams said…

Hey Darren,

 

Thanks for friending me.  Good to meet you...happy to get up with another free thinker!!!

 

Talk to you soon,

 

Kim

At 7:18pm on July 31, 2011, Cheryl Kerkin said…
Hey another Brit!! High five! Nice to 'meet' you. x
At 10:14am on July 31, 2011, Dominic Florio said…

Hi Darren,

Thanks so much for the friend request.  Looking forward to getting to know you better.

Dom Florio

At 1:45pm on July 30, 2011, Dallas the Phallus said…
Thanks for the add Darren. You're cute. : )
At 11:40am on July 29, 2011, Ruth Anthony-Gardner said…

Welcome, Darren! Glad you could join us. :D

Please consider joining a group to meet people and talk about anything that's on your mind, Hang With Friends.

 
 
 

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Pope's 'exorcism' caught on film video

Posted by Debra Stevenson on May 21, 2013 at 2:37pm 0 Comments

There is a video of the Pope's 'exorcism' caught on film.  The man isn't demon possessed, there are likely no 'real' demons.  He's just delusional and doesn't want to accept personal responsiblity for his own behavior for his own dysfunctional life.

 

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Do you support 'traditional' marriage, vot now ad

Posted by Debra Stevenson on May 21, 2013 at 2:28pm 2 Comments

There is an ad that reads ' Do you support 'traditional' marriage? Vote Now"!  .

 

 

No, I don't support 'traditional' marriage because there is no such thing. I support heterosexual and same-sex couples marry each other legally , yes.  'Traditional' marriage promoters largely do not believe that heterosexual women are co-equal to their husbands.  Their only purpose in 'traditional' marriage is to sexually satisfy their husbands if they can and raise children and do all…

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War on Christmas in May

Posted by matthew greenberg on May 21, 2013 at 12:18pm 6 Comments

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/21/texas-merry-christmas-bill_n_3312786.html?utm_hp_ref=politics

i've got no problem with everyone saying "merry christmas" on christmas day.  however, they've turned it into an entire holiday season where it lasts a month or more.  in those situations it should be perfectly acceptable to say "happy holidays" or call it a…

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My first funeral as an atheist

Posted by Two Cult Survivor on May 21, 2013 at 11:30am 0 Comments

I posted the bulk of this on another thread, but wanted to add some context separately.

I finally confronted my faith and embraced the fact of my atheism late last August, 2012. Days after I revealed my "epiphany" to a few friends who knew me from another message board, my sister died from Lou Gehrig's Disease (which pissed her off because she hated catching a disease from someone she never f---ed).

THAT was my sister, understand? She was a beautiful, life-loving, potty-mouthed…

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