In the discussions with various theists that I’ve been having, I’ve seen the argument from authority, which claims if someone is “smart” and believes in “x”, then that makes “x” true. This is similar to another common claim by theists called “Sophisticated Theologytm” (I think Dr. Coyne over on Why Evolution is True might have … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Even the professionals have little to work with
Month: January 2013
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Dear theist, part 4 Suprise!
This post brought to you by the number 4 Caroline, I’m taking this to a full blog post rather than just adding on comments, since the formatting is much better here and I can put in links. I’m also not worrying about what you might think the “tone” is. I'm writing if I'm talking to you. … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Dear theist, part 4 Suprise!
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Dear Theist, part 3
This will likely be the last of this mini-series of interactions with a Christian, as you will see from Caroline's post. Her post ends with a typical Christian comment. This isn't a rare occurence, for a Christian to be rather nasty and then reconsider. She did apologize, and you may visit her blog to see. … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Dear Theist, part 3
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Dear Theist, part 2
Generally, I wouldn't go to the bother of this, but Caroline is a good example of theist that atheist often encounter. Her posts cover most attitudes and claims the Christian who thinks that they are an excellent defender of the faith. My first post addressing Caroline's questions to atheists is here. I have been able … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Dear Theist, part 2
What the Boss Likes – Random things
Stuff I think more people should know about..... Reproductions of historical house bits that aren't mind-numbingly expensive (I just left it on the Art Deco since that’s my favorite): http://www.houseofantiquehardware.com/Art-Deco Articles on how to be “manly” but works for men or women, basically how to be an expert human being. Hot Cocoa for everyone: http://artofmanliness.com/2012/12/17/the-surprisingly-manly-history-of-hot-cocoa/ … Continue reading What the Boss Likes – Random things
From the Bar and Kitchen – Boeuf Bourguinon, Turnovers and a bad movie
I love that first weekend after the winter holidays are over. No expectations, just a chance to really relax after a month and a half of dread. I’ve always been uncomfortable around people and that’s all the holidays signify for me, being around people, many of whom I don’t like to begin with and trying … Continue reading From the Bar and Kitchen – Boeuf Bourguinon, Turnovers and a bad movie
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Dear theist, you need to up your game.
Following some links, I found this: http://areasonablefaithdotme.wordpress.com/2013/01/03/dear-atheist/ I’ve commented on it but since many Christians will not allow comments that address their claims to appear on their blogs (so much for the discussion they claim they want), I figured that I’d reproduce Caroline’s entire post here and my response. She uses a lot of the … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Dear theist, you need to up your game.
Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Billboards and Fruits
The deacon over on Alethian Worldview has a nice competition. Come up with a billboard for letting people know being an atheist is fine. As he has already noted, some boards are fine, some are nothing special and some are pretty atrocious. My entry (the crowd image is something I found on the 'net with … Continue reading Not So Polite Dinner Conversation – Billboards and Fruits
Club Schadenfreude 