Freethinker: : one that forms opinions on the basis of reason independently of authority; especially : one who doubts or denies religious dogma
By all means let's be open-minded,
but not so open-minded that our brains drop out.Richard Dawkins, in "Science, Delusion and the Appetite for Wonder,"
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
You can't convince a believer of anything; for their belief is not based on evidence, it's based on a deep seated need to believe.[Carl Sagan]
Btw, we are on the same team. I actually never claimed to be a Christian, just cleverly avoided any personal attachment to the argument. I play a mean Devil's advocate. ;-)
I assume a comment this deep into your blog would escape her notice and let you in on the gag. This poor girl needs to see how ridiculous Christian claims are to ever see the light. I deal with this stuff everyday as my super-religious co-blogger/best friend McQ regularly presents these arguments to me (and all his fundy buddies linked on our page lol).
I figured for an English teacher you might be amused. Too bad I can't answer those questions you presented with anything quasi-logical...but I will try! And oh boy, will it be asinine! ;-)
Fitting quote here for the current conversation.
ReplyDeleteBtw, we are on the same team. I actually never claimed to be a Christian, just cleverly avoided any personal attachment to the argument. I play a mean Devil's advocate. ;-)
I assume a comment this deep into your blog would escape her notice and let you in on the gag. This poor girl needs to see how ridiculous Christian claims are to ever see the light. I deal with this stuff everyday as my super-religious co-blogger/best friend McQ regularly presents these arguments to me (and all his fundy buddies linked on our page lol).
RAmen!
OH....LOL! You are so wicked! LOL! Very good, you really had me fooled.
ReplyDeleteI figured for an English teacher you might be amused. Too bad I can't answer those questions you presented with anything quasi-logical...but I will try! And oh boy, will it be asinine! ;-)
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