Title: ... And you can SPELL!
Post by: Promethium147 on December 22, 2007, 07:32:23 PM
Post by: Promethium147 on December 22, 2007, 07:32:23 PM
In my avid browsing of the many religious sites and forums available, you have all here demonstrated, far and away, the the highest rates of literacy.
Also - courtesy. Far, far and away.
There further seems to lurk a definite tendency towards the autonomic exercise of Aristotelian Syllogistic Logic. Bully!
So I have come to play, too. Golly, I'm lonely for Good Conversation at times - fortunately, my 22yr. old college student is still here, and pounds me with Astrophysical and Philosophical query, the brilliant highlight of my days.
I'm militant in my atheism, simply because I believe it so, that the cultural alternatives are massively destructive, and - for good reason, I think - I fall very low on the fearfulness index.
I am late of Tulsa, living not far from Oral Roberts U. (if such it can be called.) I thought the intellectual atmosphere untenably sparse and exceptionally toxic, and moved to the CA coast - and now find myself completely surrounded by Baptists, Pentecostalists, Calvinists, and worse - now they are additionally confused by New Age Nitwittery. They rave in the street, unopposed.
Oh, and Catholics lurk of course, but I'm not noticing - they are stealthier.
I think I will invest in a Houseboat - with 16 inch guns.
Then again - a laptop is awfully cheap.
Also - courtesy. Far, far and away.
There further seems to lurk a definite tendency towards the autonomic exercise of Aristotelian Syllogistic Logic. Bully!
So I have come to play, too. Golly, I'm lonely for Good Conversation at times - fortunately, my 22yr. old college student is still here, and pounds me with Astrophysical and Philosophical query, the brilliant highlight of my days.
I'm militant in my atheism, simply because I believe it so, that the cultural alternatives are massively destructive, and - for good reason, I think - I fall very low on the fearfulness index.
I am late of Tulsa, living not far from Oral Roberts U. (if such it can be called.) I thought the intellectual atmosphere untenably sparse and exceptionally toxic, and moved to the CA coast - and now find myself completely surrounded by Baptists, Pentecostalists, Calvinists, and worse - now they are additionally confused by New Age Nitwittery. They rave in the street, unopposed.
Oh, and Catholics lurk of course, but I'm not noticing - they are stealthier.
I think I will invest in a Houseboat - with 16 inch guns.
Then again - a laptop is awfully cheap.
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Post by: Tricky_Niki on December 22, 2007, 07:41:20 PM
Post by: Tricky_Niki on December 22, 2007, 07:41:20 PM
So many big words I'm going to need a dictionary.
Welcome to the boards. The big guns would be useful in taking care of the lurking catholics
Welcome to the boards. The big guns would be useful in taking care of the lurking catholics
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Post by: Promethium147 on December 22, 2007, 07:57:44 PM
Post by: Promethium147 on December 22, 2007, 07:57:44 PM
Now that I think of it, Catholics are concentrated; they are of course the overwhelming majority, their Parishes and Churches much larger, and their Sunday attendance is clearly superior.
Highly susceptible to the concentrated fire of a Sunday morning!
Freethinking has killed many a man - largely, the man himself, a designated target.
Highly susceptible to the concentrated fire of a Sunday morning!
Freethinking has killed many a man - largely, the man himself, a designated target.
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Post by: myleviathan on December 22, 2007, 08:15:20 PM
Post by: myleviathan on December 22, 2007, 08:15:20 PM
Hi, Promethium147 - I am originally from Tulsa, OK, and named for a late Baptist preacher there. I now reside in sunny SW Florida, where I am surrounded by new wave baptists, nutty penticostals, and catholic retirees from New York! You know it's like a zombie movie. Coast to coast we the few are surrounded by them.
Welcome to a refuge!
Welcome to a refuge!
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Post by: Tricky_Niki on December 22, 2007, 08:35:37 PM
Post by: Tricky_Niki on December 22, 2007, 08:35:37 PM
Freethought may have killed but never when combined with toasters
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Post by: Whitney on December 22, 2007, 08:56:42 PM
Post by: Whitney on December 22, 2007, 08:56:42 PM
Welcome to the forum, Prom. My husband is from Tulsa. When we lived in Stillwater I searched for freethought groups and found that Tulsa has a pretty decently sized Atheist meetup group in place. It was either called Oklahoma Atheists (who also have an OKC group) or Tulsa atheists. I never made to one of them since I didn't have the time to make the drive while in school. However, you may find them enjoyable.
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Post by: Will on December 22, 2007, 09:50:01 PM
Post by: Will on December 22, 2007, 09:50:01 PM
I should like to embark on a houseboat featuring 16 inch guns for the sheer entertainment factor. I hear that Keystone National Park is quite beautiful, and touring it's shores on the "USS Dawkins" would be a hoot.
Welcome and salutations, my syntax-ing stranger.
Welcome and salutations, my syntax-ing stranger.
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Post by: MommaSquid on December 22, 2007, 09:51:30 PM
Post by: MommaSquid on December 22, 2007, 09:51:30 PM
Welcome to the forum, Promethium. I am a gun-toting atheist (and so is my hubby). I hope you enjoy your stay here.
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Post by: McQ on December 22, 2007, 10:12:12 PM
Post by: McQ on December 22, 2007, 10:12:12 PM
Welcome to the forum, Promethium147. Although we don't take away points for spelling or grammar here, it's nice to know we are keeping literacy alive and well. 
Thanks for the introduction.
Thanks for the introduction.
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Post by: SteveS on December 22, 2007, 10:34:08 PM
Post by: SteveS on December 22, 2007, 10:34:08 PM
Hi Promethium - Welcome to the board!
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Post by: tacoma_kyle on December 23, 2007, 03:43:12 AM
Post by: tacoma_kyle on December 23, 2007, 03:43:12 AM
Haha I love the title. Thanks for the compliment on literacy!
Welcome...
Welcome...
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Post by: BleedingOrchid on December 23, 2007, 06:37:41 AM
Post by: BleedingOrchid on December 23, 2007, 06:37:41 AM
I love the intro...you seem like quite a clever chap! Do you live in Oklahoma or Cali now, Prom? I'm in NC myself...never at a loss for churches...EVERYWHERE! LOL
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Post by: Promethium147 on December 23, 2007, 09:05:15 AM
Post by: Promethium147 on December 23, 2007, 09:05:15 AM
I'm in San Diego. Here's a clue about this city I like very much.
A car is not only unnecessary, it's sheer madness. This must be one of the finest public transportation systems anywhere.
I gave it up, so I might encourage my son to do so - and quit wrapping my z-cars around light poles. The cars were shit - but scratch my Beautiful Baldur, and I would simply die.
Ha! it worked - he's a figgurer, and he figgured it, agrees, and No Car just gets better all the time.
HOHO, and now I get dates with the hippie chicks - I'm very Earth Friendly HOHO!
A car is not only unnecessary, it's sheer madness. This must be one of the finest public transportation systems anywhere.
I gave it up, so I might encourage my son to do so - and quit wrapping my z-cars around light poles. The cars were shit - but scratch my Beautiful Baldur, and I would simply die.
Ha! it worked - he's a figgurer, and he figgured it, agrees, and No Car just gets better all the time.
HOHO, and now I get dates with the hippie chicks - I'm very Earth Friendly HOHO!
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Post by: Gibson on December 24, 2007, 03:10:13 AM
Post by: Gibson on December 24, 2007, 03:10:13 AM
Glad to meet another person that appreciates good English usage. The other site I frequent (the forum of Sam Harris) is decent, but I've actually been able to squash angry Christian diatribe by pointing out all the errors. Just hard to sound credible if you use words when you don't know the meaning or spelling.
I'm in Atlanta - in the buckle of the Bible Belt. I'm a recovering Catholic, and am surrounded by every denomination you can imagine. It is a great comfort to find respite in this site, and I hope you enjoy yourself as well. Welcome.
I'm in Atlanta - in the buckle of the Bible Belt. I'm a recovering Catholic, and am surrounded by every denomination you can imagine. It is a great comfort to find respite in this site, and I hope you enjoy yourself as well. Welcome.
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Post by: Promethium147 on December 24, 2007, 01:10:13 PM
Post by: Promethium147 on December 24, 2007, 01:10:13 PM
RECOVERING Catholic? But why do you want to RETURN to that State of Being? Well - it does keep the Halfway House in business, I suppose -
Oh Man, so obviously Children of an Angry God, those ChristBiters!
I actually saw a Catholic BISHOP - I assume an Education there - give a long, vigorous sermon - Proving - Skeptics do not exist.
And so, I will consider you to be Out of the "Loop(s)."
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Time Flies like an Arrow - but Fruit Flies like a Banana.
Oh Man, so obviously Children of an Angry God, those ChristBiters!
I actually saw a Catholic BISHOP - I assume an Education there - give a long, vigorous sermon - Proving - Skeptics do not exist.
And so, I will consider you to be Out of the "Loop(s)."
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Time Flies like an Arrow - but Fruit Flies like a Banana.
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Post by: pagan1 on January 04, 2008, 01:47:53 AM
Post by: pagan1 on January 04, 2008, 01:47:53 AM
Hello!Promethium147
Without language where might we be?Perhaps a silent contemplative species quietly meditating on the mysteries of the Universe,expressing the marvels of the Big Bang theory through strange and poignant hand gestures...
In order to protect yourself from all the Voodoo Shamans of the Christian church,I think that you would need the Starship Enterprise...
Promethium is a radioactive element atomic number 61,is there any reason why you chose this as part of your name?
Without language where might we be?Perhaps a silent contemplative species quietly meditating on the mysteries of the Universe,expressing the marvels of the Big Bang theory through strange and poignant hand gestures...
In order to protect yourself from all the Voodoo Shamans of the Christian church,I think that you would need the Starship Enterprise...
Promethium is a radioactive element atomic number 61,is there any reason why you chose this as part of your name?
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Post by: Gibson on January 04, 2008, 04:24:36 PM
Post by: Gibson on January 04, 2008, 04:24:36 PM
Hah! Children of an Angry God - I like that. Now that I'm out, it all so blatantly fictional! I know that I stuck in there so long because I was so desperate for love and acceptance. Since God is imaginary, it never happened, and I was forced to start taking responsibility for myself. I love my life now - fancy that.
Still a little hesitant to talk about atheism, but I'm getting there. Glad to meet you - we need more militant atheists!
Still a little hesitant to talk about atheism, but I'm getting there. Glad to meet you - we need more militant atheists!
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Post by: lucifer_astrum on January 06, 2008, 08:31:22 PM
Post by: lucifer_astrum on January 06, 2008, 08:31:22 PM
Ah, 147Pm is the third, least stable common isotope of Promethium (it actually has 36 radioisotopes.)
Thus it is relatively unstable, Mercurial - or, Promethean.
Prometheus is actually the creator of Man in Greek mythology, but instead of breathing life, he sacrificed a piece of his own mind to us. He is the God of Forethought, or intellect.
He is also the Morning Star (now called Venus), the early Latin form is Lucifer, and OHH Yes - Jesus proudly claims to be Lucifer, and Paul backs him up - but really, Jesus is clearly Dionysus for the most part.
I'm endlessly amused by the concoctions of Christian Mythology, and how it has tried to suppress every rational Grecian urge since it came along.
Thus it is relatively unstable, Mercurial - or, Promethean.
Prometheus is actually the creator of Man in Greek mythology, but instead of breathing life, he sacrificed a piece of his own mind to us. He is the God of Forethought, or intellect.
He is also the Morning Star (now called Venus), the early Latin form is Lucifer, and OHH Yes - Jesus proudly claims to be Lucifer, and Paul backs him up - but really, Jesus is clearly Dionysus for the most part.
I'm endlessly amused by the concoctions of Christian Mythology, and how it has tried to suppress every rational Grecian urge since it came along.
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Post by: MysticalChicken on January 08, 2008, 12:38:41 AM
Post by: MysticalChicken on January 08, 2008, 12:38:41 AM
I'm just going to ask this out of the blue: you're not Captivated from the janeane.net boards, are you? Your writing style is extremely similar to his (although I don't ever remember him saying he was an atheist). Granted, a similar writing style doesn't necessarily mean you are one and the same person, but I just thought I'd ask.
Whether you are or aren't, hi there!
Whether you are or aren't, hi there!
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Post by: Smarmy Of One on January 08, 2008, 02:30:06 PM
Post by: Smarmy Of One on January 08, 2008, 02:30:06 PM
"I think I will invest in a Houseboat - with 16 inch guns.
Then again - a laptop is awfully cheap."
Good to meet you.
Then again - a laptop is awfully cheap."
Good to meet you.
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Post by: rlrose328 on January 09, 2008, 06:19:52 PM
Post by: rlrose328 on January 09, 2008, 06:19:52 PM
Wow... I really had to put on my thinking touque for that one, my friend. I love a good read! I, too, have been all over the web, lurking and occasionally posting on other atheist forums, and have found this one to be far and away the best one on the net. Well-thought and well-spoken, these folks are.
Welcome to the forums!
Welcome to the forums!