I'm all in favor of using public money as long as the builders promise to put life-sized figures of every species currently known to exist on it. Since there's no evolution, all of the existing species must have been present on the ark...I'm willing to bet you couldn't get all the known insects on an ark of that size.

vilebackup, correct. Not all share the same belief. But if you want to get to heaven you better follow the narrow path of the bible. It is more awesome than you think. Trust me.

Agreed. But the issue is I don't parade my "lustful" sins around to the whole world and declare that it is my "right" because I was "born this way". Instead I read the scripture daily and pray that Jesus work with me on this daily. It will always be a struggle. And I also installed internet filters on my computer. And when I am around women I try my hardest to only look at them in their eyes. And ...more

Agreed. But the issue is I don't parade my "lustful" sins around to the whole world and declare that it is my "right" because I was "born this way". Instead I read the scripture daily and pray that Jesus work with me on this daily. It will always be a struggle. And I also installed internet filters on my computer. And when I am around women I try my hardest to only look at them in their eyes. And any sexual thoughts I have in the day I rebuke in Jesus' name. I am amazed at the transformation that God has done through me. If you want the fire of God in you, you better put something on the altar to burn...less

I look forward to it. America needs another 9/11

AngelaBatey, And if faith were true, one would expect that a single god would have emerged by now instead of the thousands we currently see. After all, he had PLENTY of time to set the record straight. Evolution does not mean that a particular feature will be present in every life form. Things react to their environment. Small changes occur and if beneficial continue on. BTW, speech is a...more

AngelaBatey,

And if faith were true, one would expect that a single god would have emerged by now instead of the thousands we currently see. After all, he had PLENTY of time to set the record straight.

Evolution does not mean that a particular feature will be present in every life form. Things react to their environment. Small changes occur and if beneficial continue on.

BTW, speech is a form of communication as is dog barking.less

Your premise is wrong. Most Atheists are well versed in the bible more so then most Christians. What you call 'pick and choose' is correct enough but that is precisely the problem. If you worship a god whose written word supports slavery, rape and infanticide then you must account for that. It not as if the passages are questionable or taken out of context; this stuff is plainly written. As a [re...more

Your premise is wrong. Most Atheists are well versed in the bible more so then most Christians. What you call 'pick and choose' is correct enough but that is precisely the problem. If you worship a god whose written word supports slavery, rape and infanticide then you must account for that. It not as if the passages are questionable or taken out of context; this stuff is plainly written. As a [recovering]Catholic, I never once a priest use Leviticus in a sermon (well except when he wanted to denigrate gays). There is a reason for that omission which is why they "pick and choose" only the nice parts of the 'good book' to discus.

Atheist point this out because (1) it is the 500lb gorilla sitting in the pew and (2) it is an indefensible position for the faithful.less

Perhaps it is a question of you not accepting a sold answer or your question is too ambiguous. If by 'good' we are talking an approximation of the 'golden rule', it has long been understood that cooperative behavior is something that occurs naturally. Your analysis of problems with evolution are flawed. It is a theory accepted by all in the scientific community with the exception of some fring...more

Perhaps it is a question of you not accepting a sold answer or your question is too ambiguous. If by 'good' we are talking an approximation of the 'golden rule', it has long been understood that cooperative behavior is something that occurs naturally.

Your analysis of problems with evolution are flawed. It is a theory accepted by all in the scientific community with the exception of some fringe cases. While this does not mean that every aspect is totally understood, no new evidence is likely to refute the theory. (The word theory being used in its proper scientific notation instead of the oft misinterpreted colloquial use).

I always think it strange for the faithful to reject the evidence of evolution. Considering their holy writings are replete with factual errors, ambiguities, and contradictions within the writings themselves, they are in a poor position to judge the validity of competing theories.less

Any time I see the word "moral" in conjunction with the terms "government", "rule" or "law", my brain automatically shuts itself off. It's a safety feature, to keep it from exploding.

Yeah, about that Old Testament thing? Isn't God supposed to be Perfect? And yet Jesus comes along and says, "Hey, Dad was being a little harsh, so he's giving me a chance to set you guys straight using love and peace." From Vengeful Dictator to Benevolent Father Figure in just 500 years?

It's ironic that the westboro baptist church that every one hates actually lead the civil rights movement at one time: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6367744110804746107#docid=-5688408990463775902

Intolerant or obedient?

@Tigercat, muslims have satan on their side. The bible predicts this when it states the half brother of Isaac (Ishmael, whom the muslims follow) will be a serious problem for the faith, forever.

the junks all fake. It generates millions in revenue so these scientific and educational entities can stay in business. Liars and wolves. Set out to prey on the unfortunate. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGC1MXDXCU4 http://www.detectingdesign.com/earlyman.html

At my church we hold revivals only on super bowl sunday.

Atheists really should celebrate Christmas. Nothing makes The Lord madder than replacing the death on the cross with a large fat man in a red sleight, flying raindeer with glowing noses, elves, a house on the north pole, and people hanging pictures and figures of this fat man on the wall instead of Jesus. Sounds like old testament pagan mythology to the max. And The Lord destroyed those nations. D...more

Atheists really should celebrate Christmas. Nothing makes The Lord madder than replacing the death on the cross with a large fat man in a red sleight, flying raindeer with glowing noses, elves, a house on the north pole, and people hanging pictures and figures of this fat man on the wall instead of Jesus. Sounds like old testament pagan mythology to the max. And The Lord destroyed those nations. Deu 12: "Take heed to thyself that thou be not snared by following them, after that they be destroyed from before thee; and that thou enquire not after their gods, saying, How did these nations serve their gods? even so will I do likewise. " So atheists, if you really hate God, then celebrate santa.less

Funny since scientists have been holding on to string theory for 50 years now even though every attempt to prove it has failed.

It makes perfect sense the way it is. God shed sinless blood on the cross. How can you contend with sinless blood? Do you really think that you are that great? Without out the shedding of blood there is no remission. We are sanctified, justified, glorified, and counted as righteous through Jesus Christ. You cannot work to get this, you can't even get it on your own. "John 6:44 No man can come to ...more

It makes perfect sense the way it is. God shed sinless blood on the cross. How can you contend with sinless blood? Do you really think that you are that great? Without out the shedding of blood there is no remission. We are sanctified, justified, glorified, and counted as righteous through Jesus Christ. You cannot work to get this, you can't even get it on your own. "John 6:44
No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day." NO ONE CAN COME. "Isaiah 64:6
But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags;" To him that works you only build debt upon your self "Romans 4:4
Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt." Romans chapter 1: pagans condemned, Romans chapter 2: moralist condemned, Romans chapter 3: ALL CONDEMNED. There is none that seek, there is none that understand, there is none righteous. Go back to John chapter 6, if you want to be saved you better start praying about it because there is no other way. And onto the stereotypical analogy of the "sweet religious muslim lady". Jesus Hates Religion. Clearly if she wanted the truth she would be praying about it (to Jesus) but she didn't. She is FINE doing it her way (spitting in God's face). And to the man that rapped her, clearly he was lead to repentance and understanding and knowing just how much of a scum bag he (we all are) is. Through repentance comes salvation. Man cannot work to be righteous. Lets take a look at the Apostle Paul. Jesus has appeared to him and even taken him to the 3rd heaven (sky->comos->third heaven). What did Paul do when he got back? Sit around dancing with the daisies and watching TV and saying things like we are all going to be just fine? NO! He went on to write some of the most complicated literature known to man. A good bible study on the book of Romans will take over 2 years. He came back paranoid and writing things like "Romans 8:16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:17And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him," If we suffer with Him....Can we loose our salvation? No, but we can loose our gifts and rewards. If you are worried about the poor people that are going to hell and have never heard the gospel, then get out of your house and start witnessing (instead of complaining and arguing, through pride comes contention). And stop being some kind of an armrest warrior. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcz25mkXl1M&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlbRTtL4ChM take heed folks, or you might just find yourself at the great white throne judgment.less

Smoking a joint? Who cares? It's hardly any different from drinking coffee.

George Bush is awesome and we miss him! He did a great job.

whoa, awesome! AMEN!