from http://www.scienceagainstevolution.org/v9i11f.htm
the secret $1,000,000 prize
one of the best kept secrets of science is the origin of life prize sponsored by the origin of life foundation, inc. when we first ran across their web site (www.lifeorigin.org), we thought that the offer of one million dollars to anyone who could propose a plausible theory for the origin of life was just a slick creationist trick for showing that the emperor had no clothes.
Then why not learn about it using your own initiative
hi there, me again. What books would you suggest someone should start off with? I've looked at talkorigins but would rather have a book in hand than read long articles on a computer screen. Is there something like "Evolution 101" you'd recommend?
from http://www.scienceagainstevolution.org/v9i11f.htm
the secret $1,000,000 prize
one of the best kept secrets of science is the origin of life prize sponsored by the origin of life foundation, inc. when we first ran across their web site (www.lifeorigin.org), we thought that the offer of one million dollars to anyone who could propose a plausible theory for the origin of life was just a slick creationist trick for showing that the emperor had no clothes.
Ah, I know that... it's not for them, it's for the people who didn't know either way and can see the Creationists and ID-ots are the ones full of hot air by the way they respond to discussions such as this. I regard ID-ots and Creationists as teaching aids, like an over-head projector or white-board.
I for one have learned (and subsequently researched on my own) a ton of information from Abaddon's posts (other posters, also, of course). I really do admire your patience Abaddon; you have helped many of us look beyond the myopic fundamentalist view of creation and see the mountains of evidence that science has uncovered with respect to evolution, biology, etc.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/main.jhtml?xml=/opinion/2006/04/09/do0907.xml&ssheet=/news/2006/04/09/ixworld.html
there is a problem with global warming... it stopped in 1998 .
by bob carter .
For an overview of Kyoto and how Canada could benefit (economically and environmentally) if it actually got on board and did something rather than just sign papers and then ignore its responsibilities, you could read this (for those who love stats, there are plenty):
http://www.davidsuzuki.org/climate_change/kyoto/economics/default.asp
It's about 40 pages long.
hi sorry for my mistake, i should have read the posting guidelines, heres the original message : .
salut, j'aimerais savoir qui parle francais sur ce forum, je sais qu'il y a quand meme un petit nombre de quebecois (dont moi-meme, je suis au lac-st-jean) et de francais de france.
pour ma part j'ai fait les congregations suivantes : .
Eh bien, moi aussi, je parle français! Et selon les règles du site, you're only supposed to post in English!
Et je suis québécoise! I'll send you a pm
i have a bit of a dilemma and would like some opinions.
as many of you know i use a wheelchair to get around.
and going grocery shopping is becoming a real pain.
Write a letter to the editor of the Ottawa Citizen and copy the manager of the store and the head office, c/o the president, if it's a chain of stores. The store may be more willing to do something about the problem if it affects their corporate image and possibly their bottom line.
I'd also write and/or copy any handicapped associations in the area.
Letter writing works. I once had to go all the way to the provincial ombudsman about a major screw-up once, but man - did they ever get on the ball! It was solved in no time flat.
starting a new thread so that everyone can find the link.. this is the video of the elders trying to act smart stupid.
http://www.savefile.com/files2.php?fid=5509435.
they will keep the file as long as it is downloaded once every 14 days.. enjoy
Unbelievable! Nothing you said even registered with them, did it? They were on autopilot - totally clueless. Even when you said "you're here to help me" - didn't even sink in. You played it so cool, kudos on your "documentary".
is your belief moral, social or practical?
would you feel the same way if there were absolutely no religious influence on the matter pro or con?.
regardless of your belief, does every adult have a fundimental right to marry anyone of his or her choosing, regardless of gender?.
I support it whole-heartedly, I was very proud when Canada passed a law making same-sex marriage legal, I hope our new Prime Minister doesn't try to reverse that decision.
We went out to a restaurant shortly after the federal election, and were gabbing away about Harper and his reactionary agenda when lo and behold! a Bloc MP sitting next to us told us not to worry about the erosion of gay marriage rights in Canada, since it is a provincial jurisdiction. The feds can try and have “marriage” redefined back to the Dark Ages to say that it is between a man and woman only, but it will have no legal bearing on what happens to couples wanting to marry in their individual provinces where gay marriage is legal. Heck, even Alberta passed gay marriage legislation.
And as for the silly comment about marrying animals, when an animal is able to comprehend and sign a legal document, then we’ll have that discussion.
I can't for the life of me figure out why folks who have been lied to their whole life won't take the time to objectively challenge EACH and EVERY assumption they made about religion, society, and "moral" values. We all look back at ourselves in "the troof" and ask "How could I have been so foolish"? Can't they see that by holding to old axioms they are still being foolish. We all must strive to overcome our own inherent bigotries the WTBS instilled. Bastards. Don't let them win by living your life in a small and insignificant, closed minded way. Life's too short.Great post
as jws we all were forced to participate in their evangelistic method.
i think that it is based primarily on fear.
here is an article about true, holy spirit powered evangelism.
That there was a Global Flood at a point in history where dozens of civilizations were so wrapped up in whatever it was they were doing they didn't notice drowning and carried on regardless. They built stuff 'before' the 'Flood' that still stands. As do trees that were hundreds of years old when they were submerged for almost a year. On this basis the Bible is not reliable.But your empty philosophy tastes of ashes Rex, and they are not the ashes of torment your mean spirit would condemn all who do not worship your opinion to. They are the ashes of a paradigm that is devoid of value, devoid of support, full of hate and contempt for your fellow man, full of lies and distortions to back your evil little message.
If there is a god in the primitive violent vein you restrict him to in your ignorance, you will reap the whirlwind for your lack of love and your arrogance. Vanity is your chief motivation, just as is oft the case with your ilk.
It's not about getting people to worship god, it's about getting people to worship your opinion. I suggest you take up Yoga, that way you will, with some effort, be able to give yourself an equivalent act of worship you crave from others, even with the number of vertebrae you evolved with, and stop bothering nice people.
You still crave the simplistic 'answer god', the maker of lightening, the magic skyman who made the world. You still see value in primitive gods that once provided answers for what was then inexplicable.
You ignore that such human, petty, limited, childish conceptions of god now actually create more questions than the 'answers' they once provided to people. Much of the inexplicable is now explained, although primitive hateful minds cling to ignorance and superstition.
One such question your concept of god raises is - how can anyone claiming to give guidance from god (that's you) be so morally repugnant?
Wish I had your way with words, Abaddon!
i thought i would let you know that my dad, passed away a little while ago, tonight, january 23. they called me at 6pm to tell me.
he had been failing rapidly for the past month, and had completely lost his hearing and was totally blind.
the dementia was extreme too, and he still knew me on thursday, but didn't wake up to know me in the following days.
I'm so sorry to hear about your father's death, Mulan. I know what it's like to care for an elderly parent, and even if they are in a hospital or other form of long-term care, you never lose the caregiver role. You'll feel empty for awhile, so much time on your hands now. Please take care. My condolences to the rest of your family also.
i am hoping to start a new blog with profiles for gay ex-jehovah's witnesses.
the link is here:
http://gayjw.blogspot.com
Mike Ferguson is the same name of one of the guys in the Service Department at the Canadian bethel He is one of the most self-absorbed egotistical and arrogant SOBs I've ever met.
Uzzah, I thought the same thing when I first saw the name of the poster! I knew that Mike Ferguson quite awhile ago, and had exactly the same opinion of him.
