Monthly Archives: August 2011

Mad Pastor’s Facebook presence vanishes after he proposes a register for atheists

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I mean, think about it. There are already National Registrys (sic) for convicted sex offenders, ex-convicts, terrorist cells, hate groups like the KKK, skinheads, radical Islamists, etc . . . Now, many (especially the atheists), may ask “Why do this, what’s the purpose ?” Duhhh, Mr Atheist, for the same purpose many States put the names and photos of convicted sex offenders and other ex-felons on the I-Net – to INFORM the public! Read more . . . 

Believers: Held Captive By Fear, Guilt And Biblical Indoctrination

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 . . . any religion that requires the acceptance of its ideas on faith alone is admitting that its doctrines cannot stand on their own merits, nor withstand any critical examination. The belief in a god is irrational, as are those who believe . . .  willful ignorance is at the core of a faith that is contrary to the development of knowledge through reason and rationality.  It clearly teaches people not to trust in reason, and to only accept – without question – the dogmas of the church . . .  For the Atheist, evil can best be described as the abandonment of our minds to the minds of others.  We reason that the ability and willingness to stand alone, even when it is unpopular, and tell the majority that they are wrong is the pinnacle of virtue. Read more . . . 

Naked Public Square: What Is Religion’s Place in the Public Square?

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. . . there is absolutely no effort to prevent individuals from acknowledging God and praying in the public square, literally or metaphorically. Anyone can walk into any public square or public area and start to pray (just don’t interfere with what others are doing) . . . What is restricted is the ability of the government to acknowledge God and to “pray” in the public square. Read more . . . 

Christopher Hitchens, “Rick Perry’s God: Does the Texas governor believe his idiotic religious rhetoric, or is he just pandering for votes?”

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. . . religion in politics is more like an insurance policy than a true act of faith. Professing allegiance to it seldom does you any harm, at least in Republican primary season, and can do you some good. It’s a question of prudence . . .  Perry can be reasonably sure that the voting base of the theocratic right has picked up his intended message . . . The risks of hypocrisy seem forever invisible to the politicized Christians, for whom sufficient proof of faith consists of loud and unambiguous declarations. Read more . . . 

Aphorism: On Religious Criminalization, Part Deux

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By Madison S. Hughes (08.30.2011)

On 08.29.2011 I posted I posted a YouTube video on my blog titled, “Janet Porter Prays for Control of Government,” below which I penned the caption, “WOW! How disturbing is this? Religion should be criminalized before we find ourselves back in the Dark Ages.” As one may imagine, some found my caption as disturbing as the video itself. What follows is my response to a comment left by a fellow blogger. “dannyraysongs”responded to my comment as follows:

“I have to say that I’m also very disturbed by your comment Madison. It’s seems apparent here on your blog that you desire to get your message out. Are you really that naive to think that Christians, Jews and/or Muslims don’t desire to have more of their fellow believers in government positions? It seems quite apparent (or at least inferred) in your blog that you would like less devout believers (or atheists) in positions of government. Should we now police what people pray? Who would qualify to be hired as a Prayer Police Officer? I really do appreciate your talent as a writer, but I’m one of those right-wing Christians you obviously feel are so dangerous and deserving of criminal charges.”

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Sam Harris, “Whither Eagleman?”

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. . . Dawkins, Dennett, Hitchens, and I have never claimed that we can establish the nonexistence of God. We simply observe, as you do, that the God of Abraham has the same empirical status as Poseidon and that the books attesting to His existence bear every sign of having been cobbled together by ignorant mortals. This is all one needs to judge Judaism, Christianity, and Islam to be incorrigible cults peddling ancient mythology . . . In place of genuine ignorance, humility, and wonder—and even in place of real knowledge—religious people erect false idols and false certainties. Read more . . .  

Aphorism: On Religious Criminalization

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By Madison S. Hughes (08.29.2011)

On 08.29.2011 I posted I posted a YouTube video on my blog titled, “Janet Porter Prays for Control of Government,” below which I penned the caption, “WOW! How disturbing is this? Religion should be criminalized before we find ourselves back in the Dark Ages.” As one may imagine, some found my caption as disturbing as the video itself. What follows is my response to a comment left by a fellow blogger. “jodaph970”responded to my comment as follows:

“Sure, it’s disturbing, but I also find your comment (“Religion should be criminalized before we find ourselves back in the Dark Ages.”) to be just as disturbing. Embracing a tyrannical dictation of what others should and shouldn’t do is the very antithesis of America.”

I responded as follows:

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Where do Observant Jews and Conservative Christians get their Morals, Theologically Speaking?

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. . . Now, it’s true that the Bible may well be the most cherry-picked, quote-mined text of all time. Given this, . . . Indeed, the more grim, authoritarian theme of the Old Testament appears – to me, at least – to jibe far better with modern day American Conservative values of respect for authority, tradition, corporal punishment, capital punishment, and thoroughly retributive justice . . . What exactly is the Right taking from the New Testament? Read more . . .