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It can't be a fundamentalist puppy then. They'd reject medicine for prayer. And dancing leads to sin.

This poll regarding domestic partner rights was close to a 50/50 split before Pharyngula and its atheist readers noticed it: http://birmingham.bizjournals.com/birmingham/poll/index.html Rational people rock* :) *Not all atheists are rationalist. But all rationalists are atheists.

Okay, to answer the original question. Theists don't understand 'burden of proof' because indoctrination instills them with the idea that no proof but the bible is needed, and looking for other proof is questioning God, which is a huge no-no.

But which two does he pick? It's a tough call between you, Babs, and Brazko.

There's nothing wrong with either of you. Most people are just a product of puritanized sexual culture, where sex is "dirty" and "bad", and you're supposed to feel guilty about it. It's something that should be covered in sex ed early on. "If it's consensual and enjoyable, and doesn't hurt...

A surplus of CO2 probably won't hurt the plants directly, but since we do rely on the assistance of aerobic bacteria it's a good idea not to smother them, so don't go crazy with the CO2. And to the fellow asking about venting his furnace. Don't even consider it for another second. You'll...

I think the cops excuse about signs is a bit off. Did the video have an audio segment? Heh, if the cops play their cards right they'll hold off on the bust and wait for the kids to start selling. Then they can tell you they caught the kids, and tell the media they nailed major dealers with "5...

How many times have you been on Maury? "You ARE the father!"

Act 1 Three men are standing near you on a street corner. One calls you over. The first one says, "My name is Religion, and I have a god in my pocket." The second one says "My name is Philosophy, and I don't have a god in my pocket, but it's something to think about." The third one says "My...

It's not a religion. It's a philosophy. There's no required worship of a great sky-wanker at all. What a lovely idea :)

You spent a whole day bitching and whining about CJ giving you neg rep, with no proof that he did so. So when he gave you a neg rep to show you that he couldn't possibly have given you the one you were bitching about, did you say "Oh, I was wrong. You made your point. Would you be nice enough to...

Please don't post when you're stoned. You sound even more ridiculous. First you get the definition of atheism wrong, and then you put the terms omnipotent and limited side by side. Two terms that don't exactly go together. Gods are supernatural explanations of the how and why for people who...

You will die under Obama's new blasphemy laws. (If you have to run, come to Canada. The weed's better anyway.)

You're a sad little man. If there were any evidence that it would work, I'd ask someone to pray for you.

There is: a lack of belief in gods. That's it. I know, you're looking for something magical to explain what this "no gods" thing is. Maybe someday you'll understand.

It's almost funny that Christians get offended if anyone says their belief in god is irrational or even downright stupid. How dare someone question or mock their religion. But look in the bible and it attacks anyone that doesn't follow their god. Drive past churches or roadside billboards and...

She's channeling Braz?

1) Religion is based on the naivety that you dismiss as ridiculous. Maybe someday you'll get the hypocrisy of that viewpoint. 2) Atheism is based on not believing the lies of others. In the same way that you don't believe in all the other gods in the world, we don't believe in yours. Except...

Awwwww. The sweet miracle of child abuse. http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/2009/10/maybe_baby_jesus_is_playing_wi.php

Did you previously believe in things like crystals, astrology, homeopathy, or anything like that?