tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5533081609065951225.post5449617433487482256..comments2024-03-29T02:55:40.740-04:00Comments on Madman's Paradise: The Roots of Non-religionAsylum Seekerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02500952310972756918noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5533081609065951225.post-31818266804823877292009-01-06T14:25:00.000-05:002009-01-06T14:25:00.000-05:00No...that is news to me. I wonder how that Fred T...No...that is news to me. I wonder how that Fred Thompson show will go. I think I remember him being hotheaded and buying into typical GOP crock, but that might have been someone else (and was just one sound byte anyway). And, less noise from Big O is a good thing.Asylum Seekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02500952310972756918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5533081609065951225.post-23997075005681402692009-01-06T14:02:00.000-05:002009-01-06T14:02:00.000-05:00Speaking of Billo - Did u know that Sen.Fred Thomp...Speaking of Billo - Did u know that Sen.Fred Thompson (sp) is taking his place?<BR/><BR/>(or is that old news to you?)<BR/><BR/>http://www.reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSTRE4BM17F20081223Stacy S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05097716092853603943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5533081609065951225.post-20982983985665580242009-01-06T13:15:00.000-05:002009-01-06T13:15:00.000-05:00You still get worked up by Bill O'Reilly? I still...You still get worked up by Bill O'Reilly? I still did a year or two ago. But after briefly watching his show once every week or so for a few months, it becomes clear that Bill is just two parts asshole, one part blowhard, one part savior (in his own mind), and one part pathetic little puppy dog who only wants to be loved, and cannot understand why everyone is so mean to him. You actually find Asylum Seekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02500952310972756918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5533081609065951225.post-53450293096377382412009-01-06T10:04:00.000-05:002009-01-06T10:04:00.000-05:00yes it was great to take a break for awhile. i ten...yes it was great to take a break for awhile. i tend to get really wrapped up in shit i read on the internet then become outraged at various injustices i believe to be taking place, like the prop 8 thing and any retarded comment that leaves bill o'reilly's hate-spewing mouth. <BR/><BR/>speaking of prop 8 and gay rights, did anyone here see milk? danny and i saw it last week and i thought i was Richellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05086751337366386993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5533081609065951225.post-51031382011953644112009-01-05T22:02:00.000-05:002009-01-05T22:02:00.000-05:00Thanks. Glad to see you back. My brain has never ...Thanks. Glad to see you back. My brain has never been said to have that effect before. Perhaps it has just been warmed and fuzzified due to having been run through a holiday rinse cycle beforehand. Always nice to have a few weeks of being more restful than usual, right?<BR/><BR/>And, I assume since there have been few objections so far, that this post isn't too far off then?Asylum Seekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02500952310972756918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5533081609065951225.post-9273585334815042162009-01-05T21:36:00.000-05:002009-01-05T21:36:00.000-05:00how nice to come back from my little vacation away...how nice to come back from my little vacation away from the internet to read something that rings so true.<BR/><BR/>i love your brain, it makes me all warm and fuzzy inside.Richellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05086751337366386993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5533081609065951225.post-40569956226237025482009-01-04T21:54:00.000-05:002009-01-04T21:54:00.000-05:00Well, wars are just glorified versions of intergro...Well, wars are just glorified versions of intergroup conflict. Anything that could cause that, could cause wars. Desire for more land, ethnic hatred, competition for resources (aside from land), fear of other groups/paranoia, revenge for perceived slights, belief that their practices or views make them worse than you, or just plain communication meltdowns could all lead to such collective Asylum Seekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02500952310972756918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5533081609065951225.post-83763118131646550342009-01-04T21:42:00.000-05:002009-01-04T21:42:00.000-05:00As I was reading this, I kept wondering what wars ...As I was reading this, I kept wondering what wars would have been fought over if nobody ever came up with the idea of religion. <BR/><BR/>Obviously there would have been land battles - but why? <BR/><BR/>I don't expect an answer. Just wanted to let you know that I'm gonna be up all night now - thanks a lot!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5533081609065951225.post-42600080511189799562009-01-04T19:18:00.000-05:002009-01-04T19:18:00.000-05:00"The only contention I have would be the definitio..."The only contention I have would be the definition of non-religious when you say people are this by default. Could you say the same about superstition?"<BR/><BR/>Interesting thought. Hmmm...honestly, no. And I overshot myself by saying that. I think I could only say that people are not any specific religion by default (how profound!). They are non-religious in that very particular sense, even Asylum Seekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02500952310972756918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5533081609065951225.post-83149070252623045592009-01-04T18:52:00.000-05:002009-01-04T18:52:00.000-05:00"Addendum: the terms here, and the ideas they desc..."Addendum: the terms here, and the ideas they describe, are by no means exhaustive, and are all, in certainty, speculative bullshit."<BR/><BR/>-----------------------------------<BR/><BR/>It is not speculative. It is well done.<BR/><BR/>The only contention I have would be the definition of non-religious when you say people are this by default. Could you say the same about superstition?<BR/><BR/>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5533081609065951225.post-37667300098929182242009-01-04T17:32:00.000-05:002009-01-04T17:32:00.000-05:00Good job Seeker !Looking at your list I realized I...Good job Seeker !<BR/><BR/>Looking at your list I realized I had a few traits from several of the ideas, with common sense being my most prevailant reason being non-religious.<BR/>Contrarianism: You're right, it's quite entertaing . I find a curmodgeonly atheist to be funnier than shit :-)<BR/>Exposure to multiple religions: I kind of did that one myself, seeking out what I liked and taking bits machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04073782907747032366noreply@blogger.com