Britney Spears was raised a Baptist, and claimed at one time to be one of the “born again” pillocks. She was further contaminated with superstition when she took up the Kabbalah movement. It is rumoured that she has lately adopted a Christian life coach.
All you need to know about Kabbalah is contained in the following phrases from one of their web sites:
“The sources for the angels used in Kabbalah and ceremonial magic are primarily…..”
or
“The four best-known angels are……”
Angels, like pixies are fairytale creatures and people who believe they are real are clearly very gullible or nuts.
Poor Britney does not stand a chance whilst she is exposed to such extreme non-rationalism. We need to find a way to reach out to talented, delicate minds like hers before they are sucked in by the ever present religious vultures.
Following the massacre at Mumbai it has been said that “terrorism does not have a religion”. This is true because only people can have religion.
Terrorists are people and it is they who have the religious beliefs. Recent terrorist atrocities are nearly always committed by people infected with Islam. Are we expected to assume that this is just a coincidence?
What makes these religious mass murderers so difficult to deal with is their core belief in the afterlife and the idea that death is not the end for them. Unlike their hostages and the legitimate armed forces they need not take precautions toward their own survival. The tactical advantages they gain from this enable them concentrate their efforts on the work of killing.
Even if religion is not the primary cause of these conflicts it is their religious indoctrination regarding a post-death fairyland that makes them impossible to deal with.
Following the massacre at Mumbai it has been said that “terrorism does not have a religion”. This is true because only people can have religion.
Terrorists are people and it is they who have the religious beliefs. Recent terrorist atrocities are nearly always committed by people infected with Islam. Are we expected to assume that this is just a coincidence?
What makes these religious mass murderers so difficult to deal with is their core belief in the afterlife and the idea that death is not the end for them. Unlike their hostages and the legitimate armed forces they need not take precautions toward their own survival. The tactical advantages they gain from this enable them concentrate their efforts on the work of killing.
Even if religion is not the primary cause of these conflicts it is their religious indoctrination regarding a post-death fairyland that makes them impossible to deal with.
You might expect the EO to be pleased that the Atheist Campaign is alleged to have received £35000 of taxpayer’s money from the Government’s equality watch dog. Certainly, it is fair and we have the right to claim it in the light of the annual millions religious bodies manage to leach from the public purse.
However, the British Humanist movement has long argued against these religious privileges rather than demand that they should also apply to Rationalist causes. The Atheist Bus project does not need the money anyway and the BHA would get valuable publicity for its fight against religious privilege if it made a grand gesture of returning it.
See an article and some of the outrageous, hypocritical comments from a few religious idiots in the
Telegraph.
You might expect the EO to be pleased that the Atheist Campaign is alleged to have received £35000 of taxpayer’s money from the Government’s equality watch dog. Certainly, it is fair and we have the right to claim it in the light of the annual millions religious bodies manage to leach from the public purse.
However, the British Humanist movement has long argued against these religious privileges rather than demand that they should also apply to Rationalist causes. The Atheist Bus project does not need the money anyway and the BHA would get valuable publicity for its fight against religious privilege if it made a grand gesture of returning it.
See an article and some of the outrageous, hypocritical comments from a few religious idiots in the
Telegraph.
I do not often comment on the inane rants of the rationally challenged from over the pond but this time they have gone too far. The religious right are in danger of losing my respect.
Kay Hagen is accused by Elizabeth Dole of consorting and even of being an atheist – like me. Apparently it is not true that Kay harbours any beliefs based on reason and evidence but both sides seem happy with the idea that it would be damaging if she did.
What horrible people.
It is going to take a facefull of lipstick to clean up these two puppies.
I do not often comment on the inane rants of the rationally challenged from over the pond but this time they have gone too far. The religious right are in danger of losing my respect.
Kay Hagen is accused by Elizabeth Dole of consorting and even of being an atheist – like me. Apparently it is not true that Kay harbours any beliefs based on reason and evidence but both sides seem happy with the idea that it would be damaging if she did.
What horrible people.
It is going to take a facefull of lipstick to clean up these two puppies.
I quite like this article called "
Atheists Pick on God" from the Sidney Morning Herald.
I quite like this article called "
Atheists Pick on God" from the Sidney Morning Herald.
At last, someone has found a campaign that has stirred atheists into action. The ‘atheist bus’ scheme has attracted over eight times its target funding (more than £40,000 to date) to put “There’s probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life” on the side of London buses. With this backing and media coverage we have a new opportunity to make rational secularism acceptable to a wider public.
Go to http://www.atheistcampaign.org/ and scroll down to their online shop to get your car sticker. If it’s good enough for a London bus its good enough for your car.
And be ready to fend off the nasty-christian backlash. For instance, the organisers are already being accused of a lack of conviction for using the word “probably”. Apparently it is included because there is a requirement ‘not to offend religious people’. This is a clear example of religious privilege which prevents us from exercising free speech whilst allowing theists to offend atheists. From now on I want to see the same reservation displayed on church hoardings. Phrases such as “God probably loves you” outside my local church will do for a start. I am sure we can come up with better ones so please send them to me for a future posting.
At last, someone has found a campaign that has stirred atheists into action. The ‘atheist bus’ scheme has attracted over eight times its target funding (more than £40,000 to date) to put “There’s probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life” on the side of London buses. With this backing and media coverage we have a new opportunity to make rational secularism acceptable to a wider public.
Go to http://www.atheistcampaign.org/ and scroll down to their online shop to get your car sticker. If it’s good enough for a London bus its good enough for your car.
And be ready to fend off the nasty-christian backlash. For instance, the organisers are already being accused of a lack of conviction for using the word “probably”. Apparently it is included because there is a requirement ‘not to offend religious people’. This is a clear example of religious privilege which prevents us from exercising free speech whilst allowing theists to offend atheists. From now on I want to see the same reservation displayed on church hoardings. Phrases such as “God probably loves you” outside my local church will do for a start. I am sure we can come up with better ones so please send them to me for a future posting.
Following a recent conversation with a christian I found myself reassuring her that I was not rejecting all her values. This led us to consider those characteristics that were exclusive to either atheists or christians and those that were universal. I produced the following lists in a few minutes. It is prepared from the viewpoint of an atheist and I was wondering how they would look if produced by a theist and which attributes (probably many) I have missed.
| List A - Religious (faithful, believers etc..) |
| Believes we are being watched by a supernatural entity.
Might pray to a supernatural entity Believes there is a life after this one.
Seeks wisdom in an old text. Believes a supernatural entity intervenes in human affairs. Seeks to indoctrinate children with supernatural ideas. Demands special privileges based on faith. Constantly tries to interfere in the lives of others. Believes humans have a special place in the natural order Tries to live by rules based on the interpretation of an ancient text. Engages in superstitious acts such as adopting special gestures or clothing.
Tends to form large, wealthy, self serving religious organisations. |
| List B - Universal Values |
Values charity and kindness Values honesty and loyalty. Values personal responsibility and mutual respect for others. Has regard and respect for the family. Respects the environment Tries to promote universal justice Tries to be compassionate and forgiving
|
| List C - Rationalist (atheist, agnostic etc..) |
Has a world view based on evidence Changes opinions and beliefs based on changing evidence. Seeks wisdom from many sources. Believes humans are not special in the natural order. Tries to live by rules based on reason and evidence. Believes this is the only life we have. Values reliable, repeatable evidence over hearsay. |
Following a recent conversation with a christian I found myself reassuring her that I was not rejecting all her values. This led us to consider those characteristics that were exclusive to either atheists or christians and those that were universal. I produced the following lists in a few minutes. It is prepared from the viewpoint of an atheist and I was wondering how they would look if produced by a theist and which attributes (probably many) I have missed.
| List A - Religious (faithful, believers etc..) |
| Believes we are being watched by a supernatural entity.
Might pray to a supernatural entity Believes there is a life after this one.
Seeks wisdom in an old text. Believes a supernatural entity intervenes in human affairs. Seeks to indoctrinate children with supernatural ideas. Demands special privileges based on faith. Constantly tries to interfere in the lives of others. Believes humans have a special place in the natural order Tries to live by rules based on the interpretation of an ancient text. Engages in superstitious acts such as adopting special gestures or clothing.
Tends to form large, wealthy, self serving religious organisations. |
| List B - Universal Values |
Values charity and kindness Values honesty and loyalty. Values personal responsibility and mutual respect for others. Has regard and respect for the family. Respects the environment Tries to promote universal justice Tries to be compassionate and forgiving
|
| List C - Rationalist (atheist, agnostic etc..) |
Has a world view based on evidence Changes opinions and beliefs based on changing evidence. Seeks wisdom from many sources. Believes humans are not special in the natural order. Tries to live by rules based on reason and evidence. Believes this is the only life we have. Values reliable, repeatable evidence over hearsay. |
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