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Started by Ulver, February 15, 2011, 04:40:27 PM

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Ulver

February 15, 2011, 04:40:27 PM
I am new here, looking for some different perspective and knowledge, where past general forums have been frustrating to me with their lack of both. I do try to be as open-minded as possible, and identify my own hypocrisies or prejudgments. There is always a sense in my past experience with general forum use that one has to continually cater to the mechanics faith, or be seen as menacing. That leaves no room for any real discussion. I hope critical thinking is allowed here!  :eek:

Tank

#1
February 15, 2011, 05:25:16 PM
Hi

Well thinking is encouraged, that's for sure. Critical thinking might stretch the neurones just a little bit  :D

Welcome to Happy Atheists

Regards
Chris
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

Recusant

#2
February 15, 2011, 06:25:28 PM
Hello and welcome to HAF, Ulver.

Quote from: "Ulver"There is always a sense in my past experience with general forum use that one has to continually cater to the mechanics faith, or be seen as menacing.
I'm not sure I understand this sentence; who are or is the "mechanics"?  If you're talking about owners/admins/moderators of any particular forum, I think I can put your mind to rest regarding this one.  Free speech (within the bounds set by the Forum Rules) is the norm here.  Speaking for myself, I can't recall off-hand ever finding a member here to be menacing.

I hope you enjoy your time reading and posting here.
"Religion is fundamentally opposed to everything I hold in veneration — courage, clear thinking, honesty, fairness, and above all, love of the truth."
— H. L. Mencken

Mr. Deity and the Consent

ForTheLoveOfAll

#3
February 15, 2011, 07:07:51 PM
Welcome to the forum! This is a nice place. But some will definately call you on bullshit. Not in a mean way, though. :D
A celibate clergy is an especially good idea, because it tends to suppress any hereditary propensity toward fanaticism.
-Carl Sagan

I loved when Bush came out and said, "We are losing the war against drugs." You know what that implies? There's a war being fought, and the people on drugs are winning it.
- Bill Hicks

Cecilie

#4
February 15, 2011, 07:36:00 PM
Hello Ulver. What's the story behind your username?
Welcome to HAF. :D
The world's what you create.

father nicetouch

#5
February 15, 2011, 09:33:44 PM
I have just been here a day or two, but so far I'm liking it here! Every one has been nice so far! Well, except for the christians. They keep telling me I'm wrong!  lol
We have talked about this before! I know you love me! But I think it would be better if we just stayed as friends, Jesus!

I tried talking to Satan the other day, but just like god, there was no response!

Tank

#6
February 15, 2011, 09:36:34 PM
Quote from: "father nicetouch"I just have a day or two here, but so far I'm liking it here! Every one has been nice so far! Wll, except for christians. They keep telling me I'm wrong!  lol
Well they would do wouldn't they! But here they have to do it nicely just as we should tell them they're wrong, but nicely.
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

Ulver

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February 16, 2011, 12:35:26 AM
Quote from: "Recusant"Hello and welcome to HAF, Ulver.

I'm not sure I understand this sentence; who are or is the "mechanics"?  If you're talking about owners/admins/moderators of any particular forum, I think I can put your mind to rest regarding this one.  Free speech (within the bounds set by the Forum Rules) is the norm here.  Speaking for myself, I can't recall off-hand ever finding a member here to be menacing.

I hope you enjoy your time reading and posting here.

Thanks all, for the welcome! Can't wait to be called out! lol), and my criticisms of the usefulness of faith when discussing laws of nature were seen as highly unacceptable, because "we all have to respect faith!".I was accused of being heartless and threatened with the banhammer because I openly disagreed with Creationism and didn't make the poster feel her views were valid.

Sorry, can't do it.  :drool
I wish to stay within the bounds of the forum rules, so I will re-look over everything!

Cecilie

#8
February 16, 2011, 01:11:45 AM
Quote from: "Ulver"[
Ulver means "wolves" in Norwegian
Yes, it does.
The world's what you create.

Ulver

#9
February 16, 2011, 02:02:09 AM
I should have included my tenure as Captain Obvious in my intro, eh?
*Though in my defense I did not look at your info, there, would have...um...  :hmm:

Cecilie

#10
February 16, 2011, 02:20:33 AM
Quote from: "Ulver"I should have included my tenure as Captain Obvious in my intro, eh?
*Though in my defense I did not look at your info, there, would have...um...  :P
Well, I was only asking to see if you knew the meaning of it, or if you're Norwegian and whatnot.
The world's what you create.

Tank

#11
February 16, 2011, 06:54:21 AM
Quote from: "Ulver"
Quote from: "Recusant"Hello and welcome to HAF, Ulver.

I'm not sure I understand this sentence; who are or is the "mechanics"?  If you're talking about owners/admins/moderators of any particular forum, I think I can put your mind to rest regarding this one.  Free speech (within the bounds set by the Forum Rules) is the norm here.  Speaking for myself, I can't recall off-hand ever finding a member here to be menacing.

I hope you enjoy your time reading and posting here.

Thanks all, for the welcome! Can't wait to be called out! lol), and my criticisms of the usefulness of faith when discussing laws of nature were seen as highly unacceptable, because "we all have to respect faith!".I was accused of being heartless and threatened with the banhammer because I openly disagreed with Creationism and didn't make the poster feel her views were valid.

Sorry, can't do it.  :drool
I wish to stay within the bounds of the forum rules, so I will re-look over everything!
Cretinism gets short shrift here, the stupidity of that world view is best explained to the holder in a cold, calculated and highly civil manner. Views are open to criticism here.
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

The Magic Pudding

#12
February 16, 2011, 08:07:11 AM
Hello, here's a snack for later.  :sheep:

Ulver

#13
February 16, 2011, 01:47:37 PM
Quote from: "Cecilie":P
Well, I was only asking to see if you knew the meaning of it, or if you're Norwegian and whatnot.

Took me a while haha. I discovered the meaning only through interest in the band. I'm not Norwegian.

Ulver

#14
February 16, 2011, 01:48:33 PM
Quote from: "Tank"Cretinism gets short shrift here, the stupidity of that world view is best explained to the holder in a cold, calculated and highly civil manner. Views are open to criticism here.

I'm in the right place, then! haha
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