David Bentley Hart on the New Atheist Myth of "Secular Progress" (p1)

[marcus3379]

He speaks too quietly and has a very bad fake British accent.

[TheOrthodoxSteven]

@marcus3379 A "bad fake British accent"? Are you deaf? Hart's is a traditional mid-Atlantic accent. It isn't British at all.

[ColdRoses]

@marcus3379 No, he speaks like he's from Maryland.

[AtheistSpanker]

Atheists are dumb.

[finchy633]

@AtheistSpanker On the contrary, I would say that 'dumb' is a word best applied to those who believe things without evidence.

[AtheistSpanker]

@finchy633 You mean like something that you think might have happened millions of years ago with a lightning bolt or perhaps a big bang out of nothing? Atheists are dumb.

[ImperialUSA]

@AtheistSpanker Don't you think it might be better to consider these matters thoughtfully? The Big Bang explains vastly more about the origin of the universe than anything a religion can provide. God is merely another way of saying "I don't know, so I'll use my imaginary father as the answer".

[AtheistSpanker]

@ImperialUSA You're dumb.

[finchy633]

@AtheistSpanker Oh dear. First of all, no respected person says anything came out of 'nothing'. Are you really sure you want to get into a discussion with me? Secondly, there is no solid correlation between religious belief and intelligence. Im sure there are many dumb atheists, there are many smart theists, but there are some smart atheists and some incredibly dumb theists. Just think before you type.

[AtheistSpanker]

@finchy633 All atheists are dumb. You are dumb, presumptuous and not worthy of conversation. Others have told you so as is apparent by your ignorance. Find someone down on your level who is willing to waste their time with your boring rant.

Your Teacher,

Atheist Spanker

[finchy633]

@AtheistSpanker Awww Mr Grumpypants. Why not state why you think atheists are dumb? What made you think it and how do you account for it? Do you even know what an atheist it? And what makes you think you are above anybody's level? Plus, I don't think any respectable teacher would use such flippant vernacular.

[aragon123ist]

@finchy633 I believe a "Please do not feed the trolls" admonition would be felicitous here.

[finchy633]

@aragon123ist I know! I know! But sometimes it is ridiculously hard to resist. Ive had good form with trolls lately. 

[AtheistSpanker]

@finchy633 Oh you atheist cultists all have a trollier than thou attitude. lol

[finchy633]

@AtheistSpanker Well I'm terribly sorry about that. Have you spoken to anyone professionally about it?

[AtheistSpanker]

@finchy633 Yes, Orkin pest control said they know just how to deal with you little buggers. LOL

[finchy633]

@AtheistSpanker Well, you keep 'lol'ing at your own lines. I guess someone has to.

[AtheistSpanker]

@finchy633 You keep sniffing bicycle seats. I guess someone has to.

[finchy633]

@AtheistSpanker Well done! Im glad you are experimenting with basic humour, but I feel it is still in the experimental stage. The key to a joke or a witty put down is a two-pronged attack: first, you have to be original, and secondly, you have to be funny. Id work on both.

[AtheistSpanker]

@finchy633 Cheer up. Here's a nice hot bowl of primordial soup. :)

[finchy633]

@AtheistSpanker Still needs some work. Science jokes are a bit hit and miss, and are generally best left to the experts. Also, I'm detecting a strong feeling of desperation from you now. But its understandable, considering your problems. Anyway, I shall retire to my room for some light reading. Cheerio!

[AtheistSpanker]

@finchy633 Oh yes of course, your new Playboy just arrived.