Letters to the Editor
A collection of ongoing discussions. These are the most recent replies to articles published in Natural Selections. You can follow links either to the articles or the replies.
- Einstein joins Hitler in Mormon faith(9)
- Church of Atheism(4)
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" Haven’t you heard of the church of the Subgenius? They are a bunch of atheists and other malcontents who “worship” a freewheeling, scamming salesman called “Bob”. I am fully ordained minister of the church (donations accepted), because really, the whole religion thing is so dumb the only thing you can... "
Chris Connolly, Re: Church of Atheism - September 17, 2007 - Patsy McGarry Needs To Do His Homework(15)
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" By the way, I wouldn’t distribute anyone’s opinions without permission. If only atheists weren’t so iniquitous..
Kidding. "
FME, Re: Patsy McGarry Needs To Do His Homework - July 30, 2010¶
" Here’s a definition of “ad hominem” for all. ‘Appealing to personal considerations rather than to logic or reason.’ And this one seems appropriate too: ‘attacking an opponent’s character rather than answering his argument.’ Thanks for being reasonable Darwin. I can understand your... "
FME, Re: Patsy McGarry Needs To Do His Homework - July 30, 2010¶
" Since humble Patsy is so keen on explaining the origin of words, he might like to look up “ad hominem” "
Bock the Robber, Re: Patsy McGarry Needs To Do His Homework - July 30, 2010¶
" Thanks FME. I’ll let Patsy have the last word on this–it’s only fair. :: "
Darwin, Re: Patsy McGarry Needs To Do His Homework - July 30, 2010¶
" Hi Darwin, I asked Patsy for some clarification on his comment regarding atheism. It was kind of him to take the time out to reply and I appreciate his perspective. Please see reply. ********************* Hi Patsy, I would appreciate your clarification on some comments that I read were attributed to you from your recent... "
FME, Re: Patsy McGarry Needs To Do His Homework - July 30, 2010¶
" I never said it takes no faith to be a believer, but now that you’ve said it, yes I believe it does take faith to be a believer. I did say, you can believe in a creator without having any religious beliefs. My only point was I didn’t think McGarry was mistaken saying it takes faith to be an Atheist. I’ve heard... "
FME, Re: Patsy McGarry Needs To Do His Homework - July 30, 2010 - Just Clearing Out My Bookmarks(1)
- My Favourite Comment In A Religious Discussion(3)
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" Extraordinary how they can inject deities into everything. In a rarely-found correct use of the term, this is begging the question. Bruche Willis, by the way. What a guy. "
Bock the Robber, Re: My Favourite Comment In A Religious Discussion - July 13, 2010¶
" Only by accident. :: "
Darwin, Re: My Favourite Comment In A Religious Discussion - July 13, 2010¶
" so you’re telling me our product is not entertainment? "
dermo, Re: My Favourite Comment In A Religious Discussion - July 13, 2010 - Faith Is Easy; Thinking Is Hard(16)
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" Robert, I’m a bit of a smiley abuser. (temptation to insert smiley there, but I won’t) Are you too tough for some smileys huh? I’m not really embarassed in believing in the existence of a creator. Why should I be embarassed? It’s a personal experience. If it’s silly to you, that’s fine. Also what... "
FME, Re: Faith Is Easy; Thinking Is Hard - June 25, 2010¶
" What I have taken from this, and I do so in a preacherish “What God Meant to say” way so beloved of believers and particularly preachers, is that FME is slightly embarrassed by clinging to the notion of a creator and will downplay the silliness of of it by inserting smiley faces and not only being vague but by quoting... "
Robert, Re: Faith Is Easy; Thinking Is Hard - June 25, 2010¶
" Ah Darwin emotions are good for you.(insert smiley face here) ..:) "
FME, Re: Faith Is Easy; Thinking Is Hard - June 25, 2010¶
" I think I’m disabling emoticons. :: "
Darwin, Re: Faith Is Easy; Thinking Is Hard - June 25, 2010¶
" You think Eckhart’s perspectives are vague huh. Was it Freud that said the definition of neurosis in the inability to tolerate ambiguity. It’s not that I don’t care what my mind is up to and it’s not that I don’t think thought is very useful when needed. I just think the majority of it is repetitive... "
FME, Re: Faith Is Easy; Thinking Is Hard - June 25, 2010¶
" @FME I appreciate your contributions here, but if you don’t particularly care what your mind is up to, you’re probably in the wrong place. I’m aware of The Power of Now, although personally I think it’s a vague wishy-washy Oprah-friendly repackaging of some old ideas, it has definitely tapped into the modern... "
Darwin, Re: Faith Is Easy; Thinking Is Hard - June 25, 2010 - Banks: Heads They Win, Tails We Lose, As Usual(2)
- How to convert a Muslim in five minutes(2)