The problem with this guy is that he automatically disregards the possibility of the existence of a God based on the absurdity of many religions. Just because religion can be ridiculous, and its stories outrageous does not automatically cross out the possibility of a higher power. Maybe God is an impersonal God that created us and left us to be. To think you have the ABSOLUTE answer is closed minded and mathematically absurd in itself. Atheism is just as ridiculous as Islam - minus the violence.
@WinteRest49 Great! So we can both agree that all belief should be thoroughly assessed and examined not from any egoic or superior standpoint, but basically to see what has real human value. I like to say that any written work holy or otherwise is not alive. We are! Living things are constantly in flux so we should not base ourselves on the inert passages of the past but immerse ourselves in the vital quality of our present moments to deal with challenges fresh and anew.
@Josephjoel3 The trivium is just from medieval libral arts, i.e. grammar, rhetoric, and logic. Most people have faith in something because it works for them. Even so, I agree that we all need to challenge our beliefs in order to grow.
@WinteRest49 The power of the trivium. That is the source of logic and that is why I am not religious and don't affiliate myself with any belief system at all. All belief should be challenged. If something works there is no need to have "faith" in it. It is a tool. If a tool gets broken it is replaced. The traditional tools mankind has been using are broken. . It is time that they be replaced from the foundation. Look up Logic, Fallacies, and the Trivium.
I wonder how many of Condell's useful idiots know that he is a member of UKIP, the extreme right wing party in Britain that not only advocates the complete withdrawal of Britain from the EU, but also a flat tax. It is Britain's version of the US Tea Party. The guy is a failed stand up comedian trying to get attention by other means.
Pat Condell is such a joke. He claims to be an Atheist and yet supports Israel, a nation which justifies land grabs by using religion. Moreover, he has all the characteristics of a religious fanatic: intolerance of those with differing views, certainty, anger, hatred, aggression, lack of doubt, not to say an astonishing ignorance of history. His rantings and ravings are a million miles away from the cogent rational analysis of the likes of Richard Dawkins. He would be at home on Fox News.
@WinteRest49 Thanks. You too.
Josephjoel3 1 hour ago
The problem with this guy is that he automatically disregards the possibility of the existence of a God based on the absurdity of many religions. Just because religion can be ridiculous, and its stories outrageous does not automatically cross out the possibility of a higher power. Maybe God is an impersonal God that created us and left us to be. To think you have the ABSOLUTE answer is closed minded and mathematically absurd in itself. Atheism is just as ridiculous as Islam - minus the violence.
Rebdomine23 2 hours ago
@Josephjoel3 I wish you well on your search.
WinteRest49 2 hours ago
@WinteRest49 Great! So we can both agree that all belief should be thoroughly assessed and examined not from any egoic or superior standpoint, but basically to see what has real human value. I like to say that any written work holy or otherwise is not alive. We are! Living things are constantly in flux so we should not base ourselves on the inert passages of the past but immerse ourselves in the vital quality of our present moments to deal with challenges fresh and anew.
Josephjoel3 7 hours ago
@Josephjoel3 The trivium is just from medieval libral arts, i.e. grammar, rhetoric, and logic. Most people have faith in something because it works for them. Even so, I agree that we all need to challenge our beliefs in order to grow.
WinteRest49 8 hours ago
@WinteRest49 The power of the trivium. That is the source of logic and that is why I am not religious and don't affiliate myself with any belief system at all. All belief should be challenged. If something works there is no need to have "faith" in it. It is a tool. If a tool gets broken it is replaced. The traditional tools mankind has been using are broken. . It is time that they be replaced from the foundation. Look up Logic, Fallacies, and the Trivium.
Josephjoel3 9 hours ago
I wonder how many of Condell's useful idiots know that he is a member of UKIP, the extreme right wing party in Britain that not only advocates the complete withdrawal of Britain from the EU, but also a flat tax. It is Britain's version of the US Tea Party. The guy is a failed stand up comedian trying to get attention by other means.
fidomusic 23 hours ago
Pat Condell is such a joke. He claims to be an Atheist and yet supports Israel, a nation which justifies land grabs by using religion. Moreover, he has all the characteristics of a religious fanatic: intolerance of those with differing views, certainty, anger, hatred, aggression, lack of doubt, not to say an astonishing ignorance of history. His rantings and ravings are a million miles away from the cogent rational analysis of the likes of Richard Dawkins. He would be at home on Fox News.
fidomusic 23 hours ago
@Josephjoel3 I'm sure there are many religious people and scientists who are also tired of being used by politicians.
WinteRest49 1 day ago
@Josephjoel3 What powerful logic?
WinteRest49 1 day ago