Richard Dawkins imitates Bananaman (Ray Comfort)

[tiraluvr941]

if ray comfert ever gave me his book i would take it , smile gingerly, and then rip the 50 pages infront of him and walk away chanting DAWKINS DAWKINS !! ovr and ovr agan with my fist in the air !!!

[TheMathNScienceNerd]

I think Dawkins should write another book so he can come to Canada again. I want to go to one of these things!

[alexnzxVersion2]

Uugh Richard Dawkins can be so childish at times, what an idiot.

[red1m1do]

The simple fact that you have to use insults to try demean another persons arguments to your bias facts, shows that you don't have anything else to use as an argument against the actual facts that are infront of your face. There can't be two rights, there can only be one moral standard and only one who has set the boundaries. The only way, the only truth and the only life, JESUS>

[Ematched]

Hells yeah!

Comfort was on my campus, Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Ind., and I got a copy from a man standing on the sidewalk in the rain passing out free books. I thought they were surplus or remaindered books, possibly the product of some generous grant.

When I read the introduction, I realized that it was a complete sham. I wouldn't be surprised if the text of Origin is altered in some way (I haven't looked, don't have time to compare each word with the original.)

[jazzx251]

@Ematched

Apparently, Comfort removed 4 chapters, although the rest is unaltered.

[Ematched]

@jazzx251 I was finally able to dig out my copy of Comfort's edition and compare it to a more accurate copy. The only section removed is "Chapter VII: Miscellaneous Objections to the Theory of Natural Selection."

I'm not sure themotive for excising only this chapter. I'd have to go back and read the whole to do so.

This, of course, is a change in addition to his fallacious introduction.

[jazzx251]

@Ematched

Thankyou. .. but how dare he, of all people, censor even one word of Darwin's book!

He deleted the one chapter in which, 200 years ago, Darwin took on the same creationist arguments that are used today.

Why did he [Comfort] do that?

Because he wants to paint the creationist argument as current and concurrent with modern science.

... but his arguments are no better than William Paley's 18th century watch!

Thanks again.

[Ematched]

@jazzx251 That definitely rings a bell now. It's been a decade since I last read Origin.

If you think excising that chapter is bad, please, dear God, don't read Comfort's introduction. The Banana Man actually stoops to taking lines from Stephen Jay Gould and Dawkins, questions that are actually points for future research (you know, acknowledging areas that need further pursuit), and uses them as "proof" against evolution. It is absolutely deplorable.

[1RadicalOne]

Even the Way of the Master ministry refers to Comfort as Banana Man! Do not believe me? Look under related videos:

"Richard Dawkins Mocks Banana Man"

User: thewayofthemaster

[cosmicforums]

Richanrd Dawkins is a freaking genius!!!

[teedonster]

ray comfort was asking for it

[Ozzyman200]

If anyone could have refuted anything Dawkins has said, they would have by now.

[paulwilfridhunt]

What do ye not like me rhyme about the amazing dandy-line?(dandellon)

Which is God's pure example of masterpiece in design

Aw but dang it Bob I forgot about 007

He's that English gent that says there is no heaven

Damn and blast Bob, James Bond says there is no God

And those that think so are so frightfully odd

You don't need to think hillbilly,cause Richard Dawkins will do that for you

Aw shucks Bob come on now, compared to him, your place is in the zoo

[paulwilfridhunt]

Beneath the waves I spied for me a sea school school of flying fish,

oh to have that energetic life if only I wish.

And I marvelled at the way that they all moved as one man,

so pristine like they flashed on by this marine life silver band.

Jesus Christ said that God was he who made these silver creatures,

but Mr. Dawkins and his cohorts say that they are better teachers?

[saerit9]

Seriously? Are you serious? You offer a dopey poem, to what end it's not obvious, but what is obvious is that you don't like Dawkins, presumably because he is an outspoken critic of your bronze-age worldview. Well, guy, rhymes don't make truth, and science is bigger than Jesus. Get a life.

[paulwilfridhunt]

@saerit9 Oh so you are trying to insinuate that Mr Dawkins is a better teacher than Jesus Christ

[saerit9]

I'm not 'trying to insinuate' that Dawkins is a better teacher than Jesus Christ, I'm saying it outright. Dawkins is a better teacher than Jesus. Get your head out of your bible, and into reality.

[paulwilfridhunt]

@saerit9 You poor miserable fool

[tctheunbeliever]

Unfortunately, a lot of people react to emotional appeals much more readily than real-world facts. Thus, "ignorant fool[s]" (Dawkins' words, hee hee) like Comfort stay in business.

And of course, Kirk "what a numb-nut" Cameron.

[ChristianVault]

But dude, what does Richard have to be worried about? If he has the truth then he wont look foolish. It doesn't matter if he has to debate against the world because he has the facts & truth to show & prove his conclusions. If you have the facts that someone has cancer and someone wants to debate you saying the person does not have cancer, you know your going to win & not look foolish because you have the facts & the truth in your favor.

[castletriglav]

It is pointless to debate retards or fools.

Nothing is gained from the experience.

Comfort is seeking publicity, that's all.

[ChristianVault]

@castletriglav

I am not defending anyone, but if that is true then Dawkins should play it smart & make Comfort look like a fool in front of thousands of viewers!

[tctheunbeliever]

@ChristianVault

He could, but Ray is so much better at making himself look like a fool.

[ChristianVault]

@tctheunbeliever

Not fighting, just love talking, but how does Ray Comfort make himself look like a fool? I mean what he says is logical? How can anythign come from nothing? How can you or I out of nowhere make a a meal without the things that provide for that meal?

[luisgarcia28]

@ChristianVault Just thought I might direct you to a conference by Lawrence Krauss a notable cosmologist, physicist, in short scientist in richarddawkinsdotnet where he explains why the universe is flat, why the total energy in the universe adds up to zero and how quantum fluctuations can and do explain how something comes from nothing. You do not need a deity for ANYTHING except psychological needs. That is fear of the most natural thing of all.... death.

[ChristianVault]

@luisgarcia28

Hey, I know we have different view points but I appreciate the fact that you are trying to show me how your way is true, it shows you want people to obtain this truth in which you believe in.

My friend, I seriously, cannot look into the world and ignore my experiences and say there is no God, man. I'm sorry but I cannot do that. Not cuz of fear or anything, just because look everywhere man, its amazing! All from nothing? You and I are smart, how can we believe All from nothing?

[viridismonasteriense]

@ChristianVault Nobody's ever said we come from nothing. Do your research before making a claim, please. If anyone's saying we came from nothing, then it's creationists, who claim God used magic. Nothing, wait, poof! the Earth was formed out of nothing. Scientists know that the Earth was formed by gravity and life evolved through natural selection, adapting to its surroundings to become more proficient beings. Even the Catholic Church acknowledges evolution. Do the research. You'll be surprised.

[Djw0071]

@viridismonasteriense If Atheists claim that we came from something other than nothing lets hear it? Before the big bang there was NOTHING. No time, no space, no matter. So what is the Atheistic explanation for that?

[viridismonasteriense]

@Djw0071 I don't have to explain anything to you. I don't claim to know. Theists do. They claim to know more than actual scientists because of an old book written by desert nomads. The burden of proof lies with them.

If you're looking for answers you'll have to ask a scientist.

The atheist position is merely a position in which we reject the claims of theists. That's it. There's no creation story, no doctrine, no rules, no ritual. Just a lack of belief. The rest is science and philosophy.

[viridismonasteriense]

@Djw0071 " Before the big bang there was NOTHING. No time, no space, no matter."

And how do you know that?

"If Atheists claim that we came from something other than nothing lets hear it?"

The fact that you even have to ask shows how little you know. I really want to answer, but I fear that I might do it injustice. And the second reason why I won't answer is that I suspect it won't do any good in persuading you at all. You're just trolling, cruising for an argument, an atheist to bash..

[viridismonasteriense]

@Djw0071 Really, not a single scientist ever claimed something came from nothing. If you really think that then you have been misinformed or purposely blinded yourself to make your own ridiculous creation story seem to make more sense. Even if everything we knew about this universe and reality was wrong, you'd still have to prove the creation story of the Bible to be real.

Rather than bashing something merely because it contradicts your primitive worldview you could try to understand it first.

[ChaseKittens]

It's really not worth it. Comfort doesn't deserve to play in the same ballpark as him. Richard has better things to do with his time.

[VulcanFleet]

He has to be worried about wasting his time. And why would anyone want to be caught dead with Ray Comfort?

[ChristianVault]

Logic explains God, anything else is nonsense and un-logical + unscientific.

[ChaseKittens]

So the global scientific/philosophical community is nonsense and "un-logical" + unscientific.

[ChristianVault]

he scared of ray comfort, that is why he does not want to even discuss with him for $20,000 for 30min.

[booleese]

Lol. I know someone who frequently publicly debates the likes of Comfort. Why would you pick, of all the ID proponents to back, the one that most frequently embarrasses himself? I can give you three reasons, aside from the fear Dawkins surely must quake with at the thought of debating a towering intellect like Ray Comfort, that RD doesn't want to debate him. I V

[booleese]

1. With the number of books he sells, $20,000 may not be sufficient to tempt Dawkins into a room with someone he obviously dislikes.

2. While he is a writer and public figure, Dawkins is also a scientist. He probably didn't become an evolutionary biologist to spend all of his time debating creationists.

3. It's bad enough to give a public forum to those who, though they don't have evidence to support their claims, convey a logical construct that COULD explain a phenomenon. Ray has nothing.

[jround93]

@ChristianVault, if Dawkins debates Comfort then we all know what will happen.....

Comfort will say "Look, even the great Professor Dawkins debates me! That means we're on a par with science."

Comfort knows that if Dawkins debates him then it will make Comfort's arguments seem smart.

And $20,000! Is Comfort THAT desperate to be acknowledged!?!?

[skepticsRefrigerator]

@ChristianVault No, Ray Comfort is trying to legitimize himself by having discussions with scientists. There is no debate and nothing to discuss. I guess Ray doesn't realize that some people's integrity cannot be purchased.

[bpwaddell]

Richard Dawkins rocks !!!..

The name dopey is perfect when describing the likes of Ray Comfort..

[alienisuntverus]

Come to think of it..it really does sound like something from monty python!

[joseph82069]

LOL there are NO atheist only in the supposed atheist mind.

The fool has said in his heart there is no God.....fool describes Mr. Dawkins very well

[RB13240]

And retard, ignorant, failed abortion,uneducated, and P.O.S. best describes you :D lol

[joseph82069]

I see, nothing to add.

[mobius99191]

From the angle of the video, I think I was sitting just behind you during this talk. Do you have any more?

[MasterFrooby]

"Use the pages best for what they're suited for"

Cleaning your arse after shitting?

[xxSilverPhinxx]

@MasterFrooby

Based on what some people say, it seems the bible's pages are actually so good for wiping one's ass that one could even say that it was designed for that too.

I didn't actually test it myself though.

[jazzx251]

And the rest! ... come on ...