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Jeremy Raines commented on Daniel B's blog post Pointless Laws and Dumb Laws
"I live in Kentucky, so I can tell you that people who throw eggs at politicians are being rude.
A) Eggs are produced year-round. Tomatoes mature for just a short time.
B) Try cleaning egg off a silk tie.
C) Tomatoes are known for their odor…"
Jeremy Raines commented on Omnipotent Poobah's blog post A Hell of a Way to Rally People to Your Cause
"It's ironic that the questions I ask about existence keep leading me to "unquestioned acceptance of evolution."
Perhaps a more effective billboard for atheists might be, "'Read a Bible! Please! Read all of it! I dare…"
Jeremy Raines commented on Omnipotent Poobah's blog post Pastor Mike is a Back Seat Driver
"I'm more than a little embarrassed to admit that my first thought was, "Ooh, I wonder if my name is on it!""
Jeremy Raines replied to Citizen Atheist's discussion Hurricane Irene - Warning from god
"If God does exist, he probably prefers atheists. It's kinda like how some Hollywood celebs enjoy occasional anonymity.
"Shit! There's that Glenn Beck douche! Why won't he just leave me alone?""
Jeremy Raines replied to Jedi Wanderer's discussion How Rich is Too Rich? -by Sam Harris
"Too rich? Personal net worth greater than $42,550,021.65."
Jeremy Raines commented on Dr. Terence Meaden's blog post Burnt Toast: Atheist Sees Image of the 'Birth of Earth' in a Piece of Toast
"Mmmmm, toast!"
Jeremy Raines replied to Sentient Biped's discussion Princess Diana was there! in the group Atheist News
"My wife's extended family (mostly Catholic), quite often sees dead family members in photos. Strangely, they find it comforting. I'm starting to think they should clean their lenses."
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"Enjoying the beautiful dichotomy of being on AtheisNexus and seeing an ad for ChristianMingle.com. LMAO"
Jeremy left a comment for Jeremy Raines
"I don't know, Jerrys are kind of the freckled gingers of the Jeremy universe. Kind of souless."
Jeremy Raines commented on Tony Ryan's blog post Alternative medicine is as bad as religion for selling things that don't exist.
"It's telling that many herbs we see in stores today were only available in "voodoo" shops just forty years ago."
Jeremy Raines commented on Atheist Exile's blog post God is logically impossible
"But God is just testing our faith.
Zeus and Amun-Ra had their deity revoked when Jesus died, went to the summit of Mount Everest, and faced off with them in a kickboxing championship. Obviously Jesus won because we haven't heard from…"
Jeremy Raines commented on Clarence Dember's blog post More on mandating drug tests for any aspect of government assistance
"I know you're an Objectivist, but are you being sarcastic? If not, explain which drugs should we screen for? Do you think all illegal drugs are equal? Shouldn't alcoholics, smokers, and overeaters also been thrown off the bill? Should the…"
Jeremy Raines commented on Jennie's group Kentucky Atheists
"@Douglas
I went to Cumberland College in the '90s, but I was a Christian back then so I didn't know of any atheists. Several of my classmates have since become marginally agnostic, but I'm the only professed atheist I know of. Odds…"
Jeremy Raines replied to Henrique O's discussion Stephen Hawking explains why God does not exist in the group ORIGINS: UNIVERSE, LIFE, HUMANKIND, AND DARWIN
"I like the idea of the Universe as the ultimate "free lunch." It's a difficult concept to wrap one's mind around."
Jeremy left a comment for Jeremy Raines
"I think we need a group called Atheist Jeremy's, you are the 4th I've come across on this site alone."
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Rick Perry, As We Say in KY: "Put Up or Shut Up!"
Posted on August 19, 2011 at 12:36pm 3 Comments 1 Like
This may be less than timely, but whatever.
How many times does Texas Gov. Perry have to be snubbed by "the Lord" before he gets it?
April 2011, Texas is starting to suffer widespread drought for which there is no impending meteorological relief. Rick Perry organizes a "prayer" holiday for rain and the drought gets worse, continuing to this very day. Any good witch doctor knows you need to see the clouds building in the west before you schedule the rain dance.…
Continue How to Become an Atheist in 35 Years or Less
Posted on August 13, 2011 at 1:30pm 4 Comments 3 Likes
I blame my parents.
All through my life, my parents taught me to question everything. "Don't believe everything the preacher says. Look it up for yourself." I suppose their honest intention was to keep me from being pulled in by a heretical cult, but this admonition along with my naturally inquisitive mind led me on a path they cannot fathom.
My parents made two other big mistakes with regard to my remaining a theist. First, they raised me as a Southern…
Continue Mom, I'm an Atheist OR Mom, Your Grandchildren are Catholic
Posted on August 5, 2011 at 6:00am 7 Comments 0 Likes
What a year I've had!
After having dealt with my wife becoming Catholic (with my blessing) and currently taking part in a community theater production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, my children (ages 8,5, and 11 mo) were baptized into the Roman Catholic Church.
My wife realizes how difficult this is for me. After all, she is one of a handful… Continue
After having dealt with my wife becoming Catholic (with my blessing) and currently taking part in a community theater production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, my children (ages 8,5, and 11 mo) were baptized into the Roman Catholic Church.
My wife realizes how difficult this is for me. After all, she is one of a handful… Continue
Trial or Wrath?
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 2:12pm 1 Comment 1 Like
Why is it that when a Christian (or other "person of faith") is blighted with illness or confronted with a natural disaster it is a "trial," but when a nonbeliever or "sinner" has an identical problem it's called God's wrath?
God destroyed New Orleans because of its pagan festivals and perversity, but left Bourbon Street virtually untouched. Apparently, perversity is code for "being black and/or poor" in American Christianity.
Meanwhile, I overheard a woman at my local…
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- At 3:58pm on August 25, 2011,
Jeremy said… - I don't know, Jerrys are kind of the freckled gingers of the Jeremy universe. Kind of souless.
- At 10:21pm on August 23, 2011, Jeremy said…
- I think we need a group called Atheist Jeremy's, you are the 4th I've come across on this site alone.
- At 3:19am on August 9, 2011,
Clarence Dember said… - Hi Jeremy. I have a hand raised cat from a rescued close to feral litter. I took her to my local veterinarian to be spayed. He bought suture material from a discount supplier with several other veterinary practices. The sutures were all contaminated. My cat got infected and abscessed and had to have necrotic tissue abated and the spay redone. Was it worth it? Did the veterinarian care about my pet? I think the outcome goes to intent.
- At 6:18pm on June 27, 2011,
Dr. Terence Meaden said… Hi Jeremy, and welcome to this rational world of Internet atheism--- a haven of truth and peace from the superstitions and fictional god of the masses.
"Well-grounded common sense leads to the wisdom that is atheism."
We invite you to make good friends by joining the busy group "ORIGINS: Universe, Astronomy, Life, Earth, Humans, Religion, Gods, Atheism, Evolution, Darwin..." with nearly 500 discussion topics and 2780 members.
http://www.atheistnexus.org/group/originsuniverselifehumankindanddarwin
Terence
- At 3:45pm on June 26, 2011,
Ken said… - Hello and welcome to the Nexus. We are certainly glad to have you join us.
- At 1:07pm on June 26, 2011,
Ruth Anthony-Gardner said… Welcome, Jeremy! 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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