 slosd says: I discovered this website in Richards Dawkins' book "The God Delusion" where he quotes some of these "proofs" as examples of how silly and irrational many "proofs" of god's existence actually are. now who in their right mind would consider most of those random and stupid things - proof? people might think some of those things are miraculous or stunning - but "proof"? only if you're richard dawkins and your point is cynicism, satire, ridicule, and maybe junior high bullying and name calling. It sounds like a rather juvenile list just from the several bits i read here. iPass. @peepod You are not supposed to take that list seriously. Of course none of these "proofs" actually proves anything. Nevertheless, at least the first 10 "proofs" are commonly used arguments for god's existence. About "bullying" and "juvenile list": I really don't understand why you can't make fun of something as ridiculous and stupid as religion ("religion" in the traditional sense: worshiping a supernatural being that created everything that exists, that listens to prayer, forgives sins and believing stuff from an ancient book full of fantasy stories) Well, in actuality - some people do take a scholarly and academic and even slightly theological sincerity when arguing for or against God's existence. This one doesn't say whether it's satire or not - you just put something out there with no explanation of why you even thought it funny and/or relevant. Who said that people can't make fun of religion? Religion itself is not sacred. I couldn't care less about "religion." This is, however, not "making fun" of religion. It's making fun of people. Religions don't say the things in those lists - people do. It's in poor taste as well. And as you said - "I discovered this in Richards Dawkins' book where he quotes these as examples of how silly and... |
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