GibbsFactor Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I like what the Vatican is doing. Changing with the times. As scientific theory is proven, there's no reason to not accept it. You look foolish if you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar78 Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I just had an albino try to kill me for reading this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjah Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 ID should be taught in history classes along with other religiously motivated human confusions and deceptions. I agree. The Democrat party and Obama need to be taught in History class. Good point. "Obama's a closet Muslim," "Obama's a Socialist," "Democrats aren't patriots," etc. should be studied in the Elaborate Self-Deceptions study unit. Sadly, though, with all the time reserved for "Saddam's WMDs," "Cheney's Liberators," "Mission Accomplished," and "We were never 'stay the course,'" that unit is already full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I've never really understood why the Catholic Church is always at the center of these controversies about evolution and science, etc. Most Catholics I know including every Priest I've ever had have been among the most enlightened and educated when it comes to science, astronomy, technology, etc. Hell, the Big Bang theory was developed by a Catholic Priest. And the Catholic Church funds science projects all over the world. The conversation should revolve around the born-agains and Baptists. Spend 4 minutes with one and you'll see what I'm talking about. .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techboy Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I've never really understood why the Catholic Church is always at the center of these controversies about evolution and science, etc. It's only because they, unlike protestants, have a central authority to issue edicts, and there are a lot of Catholics. Everyone else is too decentralized. You do occasionally, though, get stories out of other official bodies, like when the Southern Baptist Convention decides things have been going too smoothly... Plus, the Pope has a cool hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I just had an albino try to kill me for reading this thread. :rotflmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Plus, the Pope has a cool hat. and a startling resemblence to Emporer Palpatine :paranoid: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I've never really understood why the Catholic Church is always at the center of these controversies about evolution and science, etc. .... Partly due to having a centralized voice, and partly because the protestant groups get a free pass because everyone knows they are total ****ing nutjobs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zguy28 Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Partly due to having a centralized voice, and partly because the protestant groups get a free pass because everyone knows they are total ****ing nutjobs?I guess that's better than being a jackass... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMP Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I guess that's better than being a jackass... You just need a couple of more centuries of practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 I agree. The Democrat party and Obama need to be taught in History class. I assume you're correctly separating out Bush and the republican party since that should be taught in an advanced psychopathology course at a graduate level. By the way, zoony, you're right. And I have more than one hope that approaches faith, and the one I'm thinking of now is, given much, much, time, some forms of ignorance will indeed dwindle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techboy Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 and a startling resemblence to Emporer Palpatine :paranoid: Partly due to having a centralized voice, and partly because the protestant groups get a free pass because everyone knows they are total ****ing nutjobs? Corcaigh, I find your lack of faith... disturbing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 "Descending from Apes"... I'll accept the science behind evolution, but that is one of those Darwinian theories I have too hard of a time swallowing. Our DNA isn't extremely identical to chimpanzees for nothing. Just look at how they act. Go down to the zoo and observe the great apes, it's amazing how similar we are on a basic level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 So now they will take evolution from the non-believers just like the winter solstice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterMP Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 So now they will take evolution from the non-believers just like the winter solstice. And next we'll have kings and queens and heads of states bowing to our every whim and we'll control the world. THE WORLD I TELL YOU!!!!! oh right- that already happened. Well maybe we'll just settle on taking all of the ice cream this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zguy28 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 And next we'll have kings and queens and heads of states bowing to our every whim and we'll control the world. THE WORLD I TELL YOU!!!!!oh right- that already happened. Well maybe we'll just settle on taking all of the ice cream this time. If you get the Pizza too I'm in...oh wait...pizza...Italy...nevermind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techboy Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 And next we'll have kings and queens and heads of states bowing to our every whim and we'll control the world. THE WORLD I TELL YOU!!!!!oh right- that already happened. Well maybe we'll just settle on taking all of the ice cream this time. Rome's got gelato, and that's better anyway. Pizza too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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