Christening

[Zulus Thousand of em]

Yes! I think the general tone of your comments suggest you know it's a pointless pantomime really...

Have a "Thanks to Charles Darwin" ceremony, or maybe a quick prayer to Science for your child to have a long and happy life. That should do it.

Tango - in your occasional, dull and repetitive posts on subjects like this, you always confuse rationality with simply replacing one form of superstition for another. It isn't. It's about evidence and questioning. I know you're not very good with those concepts, but do try to deal with them, rather than making your tedious remarks like the above one, eh?

Or don't comment on them at all - it's not as if it's adding anything useful.

Ooooh, get her!!

[TANGODANCER]

Yes! I think the general tone of your comments suggest you know it's a pointless pantomime really...

Have a "Thanks to Charles Darwin" ceremony, or maybe a quick prayer to Science for your child to have a long and happy life. That should do it.

Tango - in your occasional, dull and repetitive posts on subjects like this, you always confuse rationality with simply replacing one form of superstition for another. It isn't. It's about evidence and questioning. I know you're not very good with those concepts, but do try to deal with them, rather than making your tedious remarks like the above one, eh?

Or don't comment on them at all - it's not as if it's adding anything useful.

Oh, begging your pardon sir. Naughty steps it is. Do you realize how absolutely pompous it is telling somebdy not to comment or contradict your own superior views on life? At least mine was in jest, or is there no humour in your closed world? It's about as intrusive as an atheist advising someone on whether or not to have a Christening, the subject of this thread I believe. You might note my comment about believing what you like. Unlike you I don't care what anyone believes, they have the right to do it.

[mummywhycantieatcrayons]

Yes! I think the general tone of your comments suggest you know it's a pointless pantomime really...

Have a "Thanks to Charles Darwin" ceremony, or maybe a quick prayer to Science for your child to have a long and happy life. That should do it.

Sorry, I should be clear that I only think it is a 'pantomime' or 'charade' for those with no religious convictions (not guilty, your honour!).

I can see that they are worthwhile and meaningful for people of faith.

[Puskas]

Yes! I think the general tone of your comments suggest you know it's a pointless pantomime really...

Have a "Thanks to Charles Darwin" ceremony, or maybe a quick prayer to Science for your child to have a long and happy life. That should do it.

Tango - in your occasional, dull and repetitive posts on subjects like this, you always confuse rationality with simply replacing one form of superstition for another. It isn't. It's about evidence and questioning. I know you're not very good with those concepts, but do try to deal with them, rather than making your tedious remarks like the above one, eh?

Or don't comment on them at all - it's not as if it's adding anything useful.

Ooooh, get her!!

Well, come one. He always does it - talks about rationalists "praying" to Dawkins, Darwin or "science", when that's completely the opposite of what happens. Question and obtain evidence, don't worship - that's the point.

His comments are neither funny nor useful, and do nothing more than expose his own ignorance. Some folk may choose to laugh at that, but I'd rather he were educated.

[Zulus Thousand of em]

Blimey.

[Puskas]

Yes! I think the general tone of your comments suggest you know it's a pointless pantomime really...

Have a "Thanks to Charles Darwin" ceremony, or maybe a quick prayer to Science for your child to have a long and happy life. That should do it.

Tango - in your occasional, dull and repetitive posts on subjects like this, you always confuse rationality with simply replacing one form of superstition for another. It isn't. It's about evidence and questioning. I know you're not very good with those concepts, but do try to deal with them, rather than making your tedious remarks like the above one, eh?

Or don't comment on them at all - it's not as if it's adding anything useful.

Oh, begging your pardon sir. Naughty steps it is. Do you realize how absolutely pompous it is telling somebdy not to comment or contradict your own superior views on life? At least mine was in jest, or is there no humour in your closed world? It's about as intrusive as an atheist advising someone on whether or not to have a Christening, the subject of this thread I believe. You might note my comment about believing what you like. Unlike you I don't care what anyone believes, they have the right to do it.

As I may have mentioned, you didn't contradict or comment on my way of life - you made a ridiculous comment, like you always do in this situation. It wasn't funny and it had nothing to do with anything.

You're now trying to get on your usual high-horse. Quelle suprise.

[TANGODANCER]

Yes! I think the general tone of your comments suggest you know it's a pointless pantomime really...

Have a "Thanks to Charles Darwin" ceremony, or maybe a quick prayer to Science for your child to have a long and happy life. That should do it.

Sorry, I should be clear that I only think it is a 'pantomime' or 'charade' for those with no religious convictions (not guilty, your honour!). I can see that they are worthwhile and meaningful for people of faith.

No sorries necesary Mummy. We're all allowed views....I think.

[Zulus Thousand of em]

You're now trying to get on your usual high-horse. Quelle suprise.

I think your horse is fairly stratospheric at the moment. Politics and religion - not worth the hassle.

Chill.

[TANGODANCER]

Yes! I think the general tone of your comments suggest you know it's a pointless pantomime really...

Have a "Thanks to Charles Darwin" ceremony, or maybe a quick prayer to Science for your child to have a long and happy life. That should do it.

Tango - in your occasional, dull and repetitive posts on subjects like this, you always confuse rationality with simply replacing one form of superstition for another. It isn't. It's about evidence and questioning. I know you're not very good with those concepts, but do try to deal with them, rather than making your tedious remarks like the above one, eh?

Or don't comment on them at all - it's not as if it's adding anything useful.

Oh, begging your pardon sir. Naughty steps it is. Do you realize how absolutely pompous it is telling somebdy not to comment or contradict your own superior views on life? At least mine was in jest, or is there no humour in your closed world? It's about as intrusive as an atheist advising someone on whether or not to have a Christening, the subject of this thread I believe. You might note my comment about believing what you like. Unlike you I don't care what anyone believes, they have the right to do it.

As I may have mentioned, you didn't contradict or comment on my way of life - you made a ridiculous comment, like you always do in this situation. It wasn't funny and it had nothing to do with anything.

You're now trying to get on your usual high-horse. Quelle suprise.

Ironic? Fxxking hell.

[Puskas]

Have a "Thanks to Charles Darwin" ceremony, or maybe a quick prayer to Science for your child to have a long and happy life. That should do it.

Tango - in your occasional, dull and repetitive posts on subjects like this, you always confuse rationality with simply replacing one form of superstition for another. It isn't. It's about evidence and questioning. I know you're not very good with those concepts, but do try to deal with them, rather than making your tedious remarks like the above one, eh?

Or don't comment on them at all - it's not as if it's adding anything useful.

Oh, begging your pardon sir. Naughty steps it is. Do you realize how absolutely pompous it is telling somebdy not to comment or contradict your own superior views on life? At least mine was in jest, or is there no humour in your closed world? It's about as intrusive as an atheist advising someone on whether or not to have a Christening, the subject of this thread I believe. You might note my comment about believing what you like. Unlike you I don't care what anyone believes, they have the right to do it.

As I may have mentioned, you didn't contradict or comment on my way of life - you made a ridiculous comment, like you always do in this situation. It wasn't funny and it had nothing to do with anything.

You're now trying to get on your usual high-horse. Quelle suprise.

Ironic? Fxxking hell.

Not really, no.

Never mind, son.

[TANGODANCER]

You're now trying to get on your usual high-horse. Quelle suprise.

I think your horse is fairly stratospheric at the moment. Politics and religion - not worth the hassle.

Chill.

I'm chilled.

[Puskas]

You're now trying to get on your usual high-horse. Quelle suprise.

I think your horse is fairly stratospheric at the moment. Politics and religion - not worth the hassle.

Chill.

Cucumber like.

But less green. And long.

[Lord Kangana]

So anyway, my sister decided that it would be nice to have her youngest done at the local methodist gaff in their nice little village, you know, thought it was good for the little 'un to have some roots in a quaint little place, part of the community. Caused a few grumbles as her in-laws are RC, but they were happier than nowt.She even started taking my nieces reasonably regularly. She's well aware of my views on the brainwashing of religion, but laughed it off.

She phoned me a couple of months ago to say she'd stopped going when the priest/vicar/cannon/voodoo witch doctor started a sermon entitled "Its adam and eve not adam and steve". I took the opportunity to say I told you so.

Up to you General, for me its not worth the bother, have a friends/family get together as a celebration or somert. Thats generally the important part of the day anyway.

[TANGODANCER]

I'm ofering a genuine open apology to the General for my part in taking the thread off context. Hope you'll accept it as heartfelt.

[Worthy4England]

So has anyone proved there isn't a God yet?

[Prufrock]

So has anyone proved there isn't a God yet?

I thought we did this ages ago. Babel fish argument. Religious types say evolution can't be true coz the eye or something is too perfect. Thus they prove god exists, and therefore doesn't, as, according to their own book Mr. God rejects proof, for proof denies faith, and without faith he is nothing. Poof of smoke, folk have to watch out for zebra crossings.

Easy.

Anyway General, my advice would be balls to the question of belief. If you don't believe in it it doesn't matter. I like to look at the sky and say 'if it rains tomorrow, I'll kill a baby' and then see what happens. That'll be fun to explain on judgement day. If you want the party and the prezzies and the show the godparents you value them thing, then go for it. The presents are useless, but I've still got all mine, and they're nice. Equally I'd assume being asked to be one would be nice. But then if you don't think folk would be that bothered versus the cost and actually having to go, just have a party at yours or something. Don't need any speeches or owt, just booze. Sorted.

[TANGODANCER]

So has anyone proved there isn't a God yet?

I thought we did this ages ago. Babel fish argument. Religious types say evolution can't be true coz the eye or something is too perfect. Thus they prove god exists, and therefore doesn't, as, according to their own book Mr. God rejects proof, for proof denies faith, and without faith he is nothing. Poof of smoke, folk have to watch out for zebra crossings.

Easy.

Anyway General, my advice would be balls to the question of belief. If you don't believe in it it doesn't matter. I like to look at the sky and say 'if it rains tomorrow, I'll kill a baby' and then see what happens. That'll be fun to explain on judgement day. If you want the party and the prezzies and the show the godparents you value them thing, then go for it. The presents are useless, but I've still got all mine, and they're nice. Equally I'd assume being asked to be one would be nice. But then if you don't think folk would be that bothered versus the cost and actually having to go, just have a party at yours or something. Don't need any speeches or owt, just booze. Sorted.

What judgement day is that then? Start a thread on it....but no, better not. I'd get banned again.

[Zulus Thousand of em]

I've got to say this. You god botherers and your opponents the atheists et al are like a shoal of bloody goldfish! Why do we have to go through all this "There is a God", "No, there isn't!", "Yes, there is!" bollocks every two or three weeks? Don't you remember you had the argument on here already and nobody won?

And yes, I do have to read it. As a mod it's the only way I know to keep you from one anothers' throats.

Poor sad bastard that I am!

Did I mention that my dog shat in front of the telly?

[Lord Kangana]

It doesn't matter if theres a god or not. What I don't get is the need to worship him. Its not like an omniscient being is going to need reminding of what he's done.

[Zulus Thousand of em]

I give up.