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Atheism is not as rare or as rational as you think [bigthink.com]

LenHazell53 comments on Apr 22, 2022:

This article is extrapolated from Azim Shariff and Will Gervais' Templeton foundation sponsored study "Accurately Measuring Religious Belief And Attitudes Around The World" 2019 via the University of British Columbia. Azim Shariff has since cut all ties with the "Templeton Foundation" not so ...

anglophone replies on Apr 22, 2022:

The moment I saw that it was in association with the John Templeton Foundation I expected it to be intellectually dishonest, and I was not disappointed.

You have to be joking.

racocn8 comments on Apr 22, 2022:

What is the surprise?

anglophone replies on Apr 22, 2022:

Dog has been removed. Summonses to be served. If Liz has any sense she also will be gone.

The Earth IS Flat Despite what some people think, since the world is arguably 75% water that is ...

waitingforgodo comments on Apr 21, 2022:

From a cosmological perspective space is almost perfectly flat.

anglophone replies on Apr 22, 2022:

Psst. Don't mention the black holes!

Atheism is not as rare or as rational as you think [bigthink.com]

David1955 comments on Apr 22, 2022:

I'll take it over faith and religion any day, thank you very much. The idea that religion has been around forever, and therefore serves an evolutionary purpose and is somehow good, is one of the falsest arguments made in defence of religion. A lot of bad ideas have been around forever, like ...

anglophone replies on Apr 22, 2022:

I would be extremely interested to know what the author means when he uses the phrase "rational thinking".

"ring God's kingdom to the political arena" - Christian supremacism is alive and well in Australia: ...

Triphid comments on Apr 21, 2022:

Oh shit, who was the dumb arse-hole who fed her and then forgot to lock the cage afterwards?

anglophone replies on Apr 21, 2022:

Probably the same arsehole that forgot to lock Scott Morrison's cage.

The Earth IS Flat Despite what some people think, since the world is arguably 75% water that is ...

Triphid comments on Apr 21, 2022:

It can't be flat because it has lumps sticking up all over the place...LOL

anglophone replies on Apr 21, 2022:

Stop being difficult! ;)

Canadians say evangelicals hurt society more than any other religion

misstuffy comments on Apr 21, 2022:

I agree with this survey. I live in a hotbed of fundamentalist and evangelical Christians. I dated a Christian and had to sit through a family Christian Music act that was horrendously bad on any scale and yet....because it was CHRISTIAN MUSIC, they all applauded and bought CD's of that gawd awful ...

anglophone replies on Apr 21, 2022:

I fail to understand how anybody can treat somebody else like that.

"ring God's kingdom to the political arena" - Christian supremacism is alive and well in Australia: ...

KKGator comments on Apr 21, 2022:

That's been the plan for a LONG time.

anglophone replies on Apr 21, 2022:

What gets me is that the Christian supremacists are becoming increasingly brazen about it in Australia.

Oh wonderful, just returned home from going up to the Pharmacists to get a few prescriptions filled ...

anglophone comments on Apr 21, 2022:

Perhaps he is in search of his own burning bush (pun intended) while his other burning bush is left in peace and quiet on her own at his place?

anglophone replies on Apr 21, 2022:

@Triphid Given Evangelidiot's history, it makes me wonder what qualities it takes in any woman to be able to cohabit with him.

Canadians say evangelicals hurt society more than any other religion

bookofmorons comments on Apr 20, 2022:

I'd argue that based on total societal influence, the Roman catholic church has had a far greater impact. The church basically controlled several provinces, ensured political and law enforcement agencies looked the other way, stifled rights for women, LGBT & aboriginals, gave away children born ...

anglophone replies on Apr 20, 2022:

@bookofmorons Sorry, your "the place that protects children" made me splutter with cynical laughter - it is just so damned true!

Canadians say evangelicals hurt society more than any other religion

bookofmorons comments on Apr 20, 2022:

I'd argue that based on total societal influence, the Roman catholic church has had a far greater impact. The church basically controlled several provinces, ensured political and law enforcement agencies looked the other way, stifled rights for women, LGBT & aboriginals, gave away children born ...

anglophone replies on Apr 20, 2022:

This leaves open the question of how the Roman Catholic Church will pay restitution to their victims and their victims' children. I find it telling that the church's victims must still resort to civil action against the church, and that no Western government has brought an action against the Vatican on behalf of its citizens.

Canadians say evangelicals hurt society more than any other religion

Flyingsaucesir comments on Apr 19, 2022:

I'm not surprised 🤣

anglophone replies on Apr 20, 2022:

I also am not surprised.

Just remember, one of the most horrific terrorist attacks in the USA was committed by a homegrown ...

KKGator comments on Apr 19, 2022:

Most of them have been. Throughout this country's history, most of the horrific attacks against our citizens have been perpetrated by other citizens. We never learn. Never.

anglophone replies on Apr 19, 2022:

Because allowing people to be murdered is more important than providing mental health support to those who desperately need it.

Just remember, one of the most horrific terrorist attacks in the USA was committed by a homegrown ...

Flyingsaucesir comments on Apr 19, 2022:

I don't even have to look at the link. I remember very well his infamous name: Timothy McVeigh. And also his partner in crime, Terry Nichols. Rot them both, and the wacko militia-head ideologies they followed.

anglophone replies on Apr 19, 2022:

Executing McVeigh was a mistake. He should have been held in solitary confinement for the rest of his life.

Tucker Carlson needs to turn in his CIS male card after the most homo erotic documentary yet.

Garban comments on Apr 19, 2022:

Discourage vaccination, Forbid women access to safe abortions, encourage men to irradiate their testicles. It’s like they’re daring Darwin.

anglophone replies on Apr 19, 2022:

He is living in an alternate reality that is filled with alternative facts.

Tucker Carlson’s answer to masculinity’s supposed crisis?

Petter comments on Apr 19, 2022:

He certainly talks a lot of balls!

anglophone replies on Apr 19, 2022:

I suspect his mother was in a permanent alcoholic stupor when she was pregnant with him.

Queen Elizabeth and Dolly Parton die on the same day Queen Elizabeth and Dolly Parton die on the ...

Killtheskyfairy comments on Apr 19, 2022:

If there was such a thing as heaven and it was not just a made up thing to keep the masses happy with their lot, I think Dolly Parton has more going for her then just her breasts. All the support and money she has given to charity along with her voice and songwriting abilities are nothing compared ...

anglophone replies on Apr 19, 2022:

Is your reference to men meant to be as sweeping as perhaps it appears? Edit: Should all references to race be banned in jokes as was once dictated by the then Chiff Constable of North Wales?

Merika.

anglophone comments on Apr 18, 2022:

There might be a reason why Florida is so mentally retarded: too much lead dissolved in its drinking water.

anglophone replies on Apr 19, 2022:

@Triphid Europeans fled Europe and went to America to get away from religious persecution. Modern day Americans are engaging in religious persecution. Go figure. :( https://www.loc.gov/exhibits/religion/rel01.html

TALLAHASSEE (The Borowitz Report)—Proposing a sweeping ban on math in Florida’s classrooms, ...

MerlinZap comments on Apr 18, 2022:

He can't possibly be this stupid.

anglophone replies on Apr 18, 2022:

Ron DeSantis has a long track record of being that stupid.

Merika.

anglophone comments on Apr 18, 2022:

There might be a reason why Florida is so mentally retarded: too much lead dissolved in its drinking water.

anglophone replies on Apr 18, 2022:

@Garban Now there's a thought. They get their god to do all their thinking for them. Perhaps that explains why they are totally incapable of thinking at all.

Merika.

Triphid comments on Apr 18, 2022:

Imo, the United States of Absurdity has just take the first step towards gaining an addition to its name, that being "The United States of Total Absurdity." It truly BEGS the question, "What the god-damned F**K is wrong with America?"

anglophone replies on Apr 18, 2022:

To answer your question, America is becoming infested with Christian supremacists and other right-wing lunatics.

What they got in Hungary, Belarus, Venezuela, we could have here.

HippieChick58 comments on Apr 18, 2022:

This is in the Republican play book.

anglophone replies on Apr 18, 2022:

"What is good for me is good for America."

FL school board member admits prayer resolution is about "God and Jesus Christ"

rainmanjr comments on Apr 18, 2022:

So tell your kids to pray for the destruction of all religious institutions and egos. Do it openly and fairly loudly so others can hear you. Their parents can explain to Principal that this is their deepest hope for humanity's survival so their child did nothing wrong. Maybe some folks will wake up?

anglophone replies on Apr 18, 2022:

It's Floriduh. Folks waking up is not going to happen.

TALLAHASSEE (The Borowitz Report)—Proposing a sweeping ban on math in Florida’s classrooms, ...

JackPedigo comments on Apr 18, 2022:

That's right, keep people dumb.

anglophone replies on Apr 18, 2022:

Keep the people Floridumb.

enter me lord

joeandbarb comments on Apr 18, 2022:

Never head of a dick being called "thy mercy" before

anglophone replies on Apr 18, 2022:

JFC! Have you seen the size of that dick? I can tell you I sure need mercy.

Questions for the Christians who loudly sang worship music on a plane

rainmanjr comments on Apr 17, 2022:

I would loudly proclaim "Fuck Jesus" and "Fuck god" at every silent moment of each song until they stopped or hit me (so got removed from the plane). I would loudly sing "Jesus fucked me, yes I know, for the blood spot told me so....."

anglophone replies on Apr 18, 2022:

That'll be fifty seven "Hail Satan!"s and ninety four "Beelzebub!"s, please. ;)

Today's asshole.

anglophone comments on Apr 17, 2022:

"Listen. I have enough issues of my own without having to deal with yours as well."

anglophone replies on Apr 17, 2022:

@MizJ Good grief! Sorry, I have no interest in anybody who wants an unpaid prostitute or an unpaid gigolo.

Florida man guilty of killing wife, 3 kids and dog because he thought 'apocalypse was coming'

Flyingsaucesir comments on Apr 17, 2022:

The guy obviously has mental problems. I wonder if this might have been avoided if our healthcare system worked better and for more people. What a waste.

anglophone replies on Apr 17, 2022:

There is not enough money in properly looking after the mentally ill. Besides, it suits the agendas of the right-wing assholes in power to imprison such people.

Kill me with one bad English. (Maybe I've killed you with this sentence.🤣)

LiterateHiker comments on Apr 16, 2022:

I could never do science.

anglophone replies on Apr 16, 2022:

But were you ever able to undo science?

The Cherry Picker's Bible.

MikeInBatonRouge comments on Apr 16, 2022:

Cherry pickers, indeed. Also ignored: Directives by their Christ, himself, (the one they name themselves for), to "turn the other cheek in forgiveness over personal insults and injury, to trust Gawd for safety(as the birds of the field) rather than arming themselves to the teeth, to give up all ...

anglophone replies on Apr 16, 2022:

I would cheerfully keep such dangerous dimwits in a locked cellar until they each came to their senses.

Oooops, just upset Evangelidiot on this so-called special day for Christfools AND in front of his ...

Jolanta comments on Apr 15, 2022:

He will not be happy until he has chopped it down completely.

anglophone replies on Apr 16, 2022:

@Triphid Should we reintroduce being buried up to the neck until dead?

Can anybody tell me why Good Friday always makes me feel really cross? :-(

DenoPenno comments on Apr 15, 2022:

Good Friday is a real bipolar day. It is good and you are happy that Jesus died for your sins and at the same time you are sad that they killed him. It was all in a magic act that Jesus and daddy cooked up and you cannot eat meat. I'm not sure if you can even drink his blood on this day.

anglophone replies on Apr 16, 2022:

@Austin-Cambridge Yes, Christianity has as its idol a blood god, which is both bizarre and repulsive. Christians generally reject the observation that their god is no different to the blood gods of South America, which inclines me to give said Christians a bloody good punch to the teeth.

Questions about boosters - I've had the two Pfizer jabs and then about 7 months later a Pfizer ...

LiterateHiker comments on Apr 15, 2022:

Experts say not to "mix and match" Covid vaccines. Stick with the same manufacturer. I felt thrilled to get my 2nd Pfizer booster shot. Am still wearing a mask in public indoor spaces.

anglophone replies on Apr 15, 2022:

I have received different advice from the medical authorities in this country (Australia). Mixing activates the immune system in slightly different ways and against slightly different parts of the virus.

I agree with this Catholic.

OldMetalHead comments on Apr 15, 2022:

Hasn't it always been that way? Not like collusion between kings and popes didn't happen back in the day, and what about the Catholic church and the Nazis?

anglophone replies on Apr 15, 2022:

Pope Pius XII support for Adolph Hitler is a case in point.

Religious bullshit doesn't work very well in modern warfare.

KateOahu comments on Apr 15, 2022:

Were there any unprejudiced witnesses to the fact that Ukraine did sink it?

anglophone replies on Apr 15, 2022:

The jury still seems to be out on that one. Either way, it will have annoyed the crap out of Putin the Putrid.

Has the speed of thought ever been defined?

Austin-Cambridge comments on Apr 15, 2022:

I am purposely ignoring a contributer to this question because his comment has nothing to do with critical thinking and more to do with nit picking of the post. How would you define the speed of anything? Or is that a stupid question?

anglophone replies on Apr 15, 2022:

I also ignore that contributor for exactly the same reason.

EXPOSING ORGANIZED RELIGION’S GLARING ACHILLES’ HEEL (Revised Post to correct mistake) ...

anglophone comments on Apr 14, 2022:

I have no need to disprove the existence of any god. If anybody cannot demonstrate the existence of their particular god or gods then that is their problem, not mine.

anglophone replies on Apr 15, 2022:

@PapPap The answer is trivial: it is all the evil that is committed in the name of religion, including but not limited to child abuse, spousal abuse, parental abuse, racial abuse, rape, torture and murder. Edit: you may wish to properly think out your questions before making such asinine replies.

Has the speed of thought ever been defined?

anglophone comments on Apr 15, 2022:

Has thought ever been defined?

anglophone replies on Apr 15, 2022:

@Austin-Cambridge ... said the scuba diver. ;)

Oooops, just upset Evangelidiot on this so-called special day for Christfools AND in front of his ...

Jolanta comments on Apr 15, 2022:

He will not be happy until he has chopped it down completely.

anglophone replies on Apr 15, 2022:

Heaven forbid. There is every chance that he would drop it on the road and a vehicle or two, or demolish a fence (or himself).

Help needed from you bible scholars.

anglophone comments on Apr 14, 2022:

She is delusional.

anglophone replies on Apr 14, 2022:

@MsKathleen I like the way you have asked, and I like the way that others have responded to your request. :)

EXPOSING ORGANIZED RELIGION’S GLARING ACHILLES’ HEEL (Revised Post to correct mistake) ...

anglophone comments on Apr 14, 2022:

I have no need to disprove the existence of any god. If anybody cannot demonstrate the existence of their particular god or gods then that is their problem, not mine.

anglophone replies on Apr 14, 2022:

@Garban Try saying that to the weapons-grade dimwits who revel in their endless and absurd logical fallacies.

More Kkkristian MAGAt family values on display.. [dailykos.com]

LiterateHiker comments on Apr 13, 2022:

He should be arrested for making threats and inciting violence.

anglophone replies on Apr 14, 2022:

It's not going to happen for as long as Christian supremacists continue to infest the nation.

Some people will always find something to bitch about.

David1955 comments on Apr 14, 2022:

Lizard brained right wingers. Always were, still are, never change, only their placards and imaginary enemies change.

anglophone replies on Apr 14, 2022:

Your comment makes me wonder if such people aren't their own worst enemies.

"Would you grow your hair long for me?" a man, 79, asked today.

Julie808 comments on Apr 14, 2022:

I agree that is a ridiculous question or request to make of someone. I've had long hair most of my life. When I was on dating sites, if a man said he liked me 'BECAUSE' of my long hair, he went in the reject pile immediately. Is that really all he liked? Comments like that don't make a girl ...

anglophone replies on Apr 14, 2022:

No wonder he is now your ex-husband.

"Authorities also confirmed that anyone who found such "combat trophies" did not need to declare ...

Robecology comments on Apr 12, 2022:

From the article...and a key reason why Russia is losing; "The US supplied Ukraine with 2,000 Javelin anti-tank missiles at the start of the conflict and has since sent at least 2,000 more. Javelins can be fired so that the missile explodes on the top of a tank, where the armor is weakest, ...

anglophone replies on Apr 13, 2022:

@Robecology Thank you for your plaudit. Given other evidence I very much doubt that Putin will wake up and re-direct. From my extremely limited understanding of psychopaths I doubt that he is even capable of waking up and re-directing. There seems to be a growing number of pundits who think that the only way that this war (let's call it for what it is) is going to end is with Putin's death. https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/vladimir-putins-ukraine-war-can-end-in-only-two-ways-genocide-or-defeat/ , https://www.cbsnews.com/news/vladimir-kara-murza-russia-arrest-ukraine-war-vladimir-putin/ and https://www.cbsnews.com/news/putins-endgame-war-in-ukraine/

"Authorities also confirmed that anyone who found such "combat trophies" did not need to declare ...

BitFlipper comments on Apr 12, 2022:

I understand that some of the Russian soldiers that occupied Chernobyl took relics home. I sure hope so.

anglophone replies on Apr 12, 2022:

I understand from a YouTube video seemingly recorded in Chernobyl that is exactly what happened. Another YouTube video also seemingly recorded in Chernobyl shows trenches dug by Russian soldiers, and somebody (I forget who, much to my embarrassment) on this site has pointed out that dust-born radioactive particles will have entered the soldiers' lungs as a result. They can all expect to be dead within 12 months.

"Authorities also confirmed that anyone who found such "combat trophies" did not need to declare ...

Robecology comments on Apr 12, 2022:

From the article...and a key reason why Russia is losing; "The US supplied Ukraine with 2,000 Javelin anti-tank missiles at the start of the conflict and has since sent at least 2,000 more. Javelins can be fired so that the missile explodes on the top of a tank, where the armor is weakest, ...

anglophone replies on Apr 12, 2022:

@Robecology Try https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2022-03-19/denied-easy-victory-russia-presses-reduced-goals-in-ukraine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSeWVHB5GX8 and https://www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a/the-russian-militarys-debacle-in-ukraine

"Authorities also confirmed that anyone who found such "combat trophies" did not need to declare ...

Robecology comments on Apr 12, 2022:

From the article...and a key reason why Russia is losing; "The US supplied Ukraine with 2,000 Javelin anti-tank missiles at the start of the conflict and has since sent at least 2,000 more. Javelins can be fired so that the missile explodes on the top of a tank, where the armor is weakest, ...

anglophone replies on Apr 12, 2022:

Russia is losing (thank goodness) because of the shameful state of its army. It is poorly equipped, poorly trained, poorly disciplined, poorly supplied, poorly commanded and poorly motivated. If it was a NATO army, heads would roll. Being as it is the Russian army, heads will probably be poisoned on the orders of Vladimir Putin.

Volunteers needed.

bobwjr comments on Apr 11, 2022:

Pass too old

anglophone replies on Apr 11, 2022:

Same here.

Things are about to get a whole lot nastier in Ukraine: [abc.net.au]

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 11, 2022:

Putin appointing General Alexander Dvornikov to head operations in Ukraine, along with bringing in the Chechins means that Vlad has decided to go scorched earth. This obviously does not bode well for the people of Ukraine. The world turned a blind eye on these war criminals when they killed ...

anglophone replies on Apr 11, 2022:

@silverotter11 Given the use of prohibited weapons against civilians, the only thing that will stop Putin and Dvornikov is both of them being killed.

Anti-abortion group claims it took 115 fetuses from a medical waste truck : NPR

JackPedigo comments on Apr 11, 2022:

People like this are trying to add a shock aspect to abortions. They liken it to throwing away babies. Maybe they should spend some of their energy going after clergy that abuse, sexually assault and actually kill living children instead of hammering on about a fetus which is not yet a real human.

anglophone replies on Apr 11, 2022:

The cognitive deficit in such people can only be described as catastrophic.

Anti-abortion group claims it took 115 fetuses from a medical waste truck : NPR

silverotter11 comments on Apr 11, 2022:

If only these people would put all that energy into fighting for the starving poorly clad children in America and have this bullshit they pull as a side gig I might feel something other than complete disgust for these ignorant idiots. Standing around protesting for an ideal, why not set up a ...

anglophone replies on Apr 11, 2022:

Such people have a dangerously warped perspective on life. There is zero chance of them doing anything that is so positive and constructive.

The old adage of "A Fool and his being soon parted: most definitely rings true now.

anglophone comments on Apr 11, 2022:

That is fucking HILARIOUS! The price of stupidity is "bloody expensive".

anglophone replies on Apr 11, 2022:

@Triphid What have you got against sharks?

Tucker Carlson is Now Advocating For Violence Against Teachers.

twill comments on Apr 11, 2022:

Just like The Donald, Tuck will never actually fight the fight

anglophone replies on Apr 11, 2022:

Agreed. He lacks the balls, he lacks the guts and he lacks the intellect to actually fight the fight.

A 26-year-old woman, Lizelle Herrera, was arrested last Thursday in Starr County, Texas, and charged...

ToakReon comments on Apr 11, 2022:

If men had to carry and give birth to children, and then become responsible for their welfare, there would be no such absurd and vile anti-abortion laws.

anglophone replies on Apr 11, 2022:

Try saying that to all the evil vicious pro-life fuckwits who are in charge of many states in the USA.

I don't care who you are, that there is funny.

anglophone comments on Apr 10, 2022:

Never mind about the men, but what a terrible waste of coffee! (I get my coffee in the morning and nobody gets hurt.)

anglophone replies on Apr 11, 2022:

@MaryChristmas Aha!

The old adage of "A Fool and his being soon parted: most definitely rings true now.

Budgie comments on Apr 11, 2022:

OMG To not have tried the other doors. Seriously this is the kind of thing you read about and can not believe people are so stupid. So won't join the RAA but will ring them when needed stays right up there with his inablility to think things through.

anglophone replies on Apr 11, 2022:

Yes. His inability to think things through comes from his inability to think at all.

A man walks into a bar and orders the latest, seasonal beer.

Zealandia comments on Apr 11, 2022:

Made a pour decision there.

anglophone replies on Apr 11, 2022:

Was the beer drinker hopping mad?

I don't care who you are, that there is funny.

anglophone comments on Apr 10, 2022:

Never mind about the men, but what a terrible waste of coffee! (I get my coffee in the morning and nobody gets hurt.)

anglophone replies on Apr 11, 2022:

@MaryChristmas So it's only now that you tell us. Hmm, I am not sure that I am best pleased with that. ;)

A 26-year-old woman, Lizelle Herrera, was arrested last Thursday in Starr County, Texas, and charged...

DenoPenno comments on Apr 10, 2022:

They will dismiss because the charges are too bizarre to be proven. Abbott should be ashamed of himself.

anglophone replies on Apr 11, 2022:

@Triphid Oh yes it can, dear boy!

Things are about to get a whole lot nastier in Ukraine: [abc.net.au]

mcgeo52 comments on Apr 11, 2022:

Putin appointing General Alexander Dvornikov to head operations in Ukraine, along with bringing in the Chechins means that Vlad has decided to go scorched earth. This obviously does not bode well for the people of Ukraine. The world turned a blind eye on these war criminals when they killed ...

anglophone replies on Apr 11, 2022:

And I hope both Dvornikov and Putin get the spanking that they both so richly deserve. I feel sorry for the tens of thousands of soldiers that have yet to die, their families, the people that they murder, and their families also.

It has to be a Monday.

Lilac-JadeCanada comments on Apr 11, 2022:

Oh by all means, don't ''interfere''.

anglophone replies on Apr 11, 2022:

Exactly, because interfering is rude. :)

Special delivery!

LucyLoohoo comments on Apr 10, 2022:

OH.....I want to send a ''gift'' to some of those BITCHES in the Senate. Please? Pleasepleaseplease?

anglophone replies on Apr 11, 2022:

@dalefvictor Vagina dentata colossaeus!

Tucker Carlson is Now Advocating For Violence Against Teachers.

anglophone comments on Apr 10, 2022:

If Fucker Carlson is advocating violence against teachers, can I advocate for violence against him?