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It doesn't have a theocratic government, but the way people vote is based on theocracy.

Not necessarily. It's just that roughly 70% of Americans are Christians, so it only makes sense that the people who are elected tend to be Christian. Remember that Obama refused to swear upon the Bible, but people still voted for him.

Why do Christians have to prove God exists? Because if you want to believe in bullshit you better be damn sure that you're right.
Faith is not reasonable. It makes kids (and adults) happy with the fact that they don't understand the universe as it truly is.

I can play the toenail clipping down game too.
Anyways, reason has it's flaws too. I can prove a chair doesn't exist using reason. Not to mention, if I have to prove God's existence, you have to prove he doesn't exist. I'm using the exact same logic as you.

Why do atheists need to prove that God doesn't exist?
That's pretty pathetic logic.

It's pretty much saying that since we can't prove that fairies exist at the bottom of a lake (or that they don't exist), we should be agnostic in respect to them.

Now if you're content with technological oppression and a theocracy, by all means ignore the fact that religion is a serious problem and should not be taken lightly.

As an Atheist I can honestly say shut the fuck up. I can't stand Atheists like you because you are just as bad as fundamentalist Christians. Let people believe whatever the fuck they want. No need to fight about it. Live your life, don't worry about other people.

You like living in a country where the government is essentially a theocracy?
You enjoy the conservatives running rampant and holding back technological advancement?

I wouldn't give a damn what people believe if they weren't all fucktards about it and cause humanity to be progressing very slowly.

Do I agree with it? No. Am I going to fight them to the death and try to push my ideals down their throats like some try to do to us? Remember, these people are a very small group of Americans. Most Americans who are Christian don't give a damn if I am an Atheist.

That's complete bullshit.
If you have to announce your faith to be elected --- it's not a small number.
Only 40% of Americans would vote for an atheist.

Those conservatives can still screw things over -- look at the stem cell research donation being cut.

You do realize that 50 years ago, these numbers were almost flipped in the Catholics way though. JFK had a lot of controversy behind his election, because he was Catholic. Give it time. More and more people are becoming Atheists, and in time that number will rise. That number was probably even lower 15 years ago.

It will rise when you're outspoken about it.

America does NOT have a theocratic government, that much I can assure you. Atheism is growing in America, while Christianity is growing everywhere else. Now suck it up for a few more years.
Anyways, if you're so outspoken against Christianity, and are so sure that they don't use reason, go talk to my friend Sir Isaac Newton. I'm sure he'd shove you in the direction of neutrality.

It doesn't have a theocratic government, but the way people vote is based on theocracy.

Not necessarily. It's just that roughly 70% of Americans are Christians, so it only makes sense that the people who are elected tend to be Christian. Remember that Obama refused to swear upon the Bible, but people still voted for him.

Stem Cell Research was widely considered unstable. Now show me your source for this information, I'm very interested in seeing it.

I give you the highest of fives, sir.

Pathetic logic? Why do Christians have to prove God exists? Atheists rely on reason, Christians rely on faith. Both are reasonable.

Why do Christians have to prove God exists? Because if you want to believe in bullshit you better be damn sure that you're right.
Faith is not reasonable. It makes kids (and adults) happy with the fact that they don't understand the universe as it truly is.

I can play the toenail clipping down game too.
Anyways, reason has it's flaws too. I can prove a chair doesn't exist using reason. Not to mention, if I have to prove God's existence, you have to prove he doesn't exist. I'm using the exact same logic as you.

No, you're wrong. Fossils do not provide evidence for the world flooding. Fossils of organisms that have evolved into different organisms and fossils of dinosaurs date way before the flood. Also, if Noah had an ark and had 2 of each animal on it, why are there no more dinosaurs?

Also, you are calling evolution a theory in the vernacular meaning of the word. Evolution itself is a fact, but the theories of how evolution occurred over time are many. The most accepted theories of today are Natural Selection or the "natural theory".

I am a scientist, but I am not a biologist. If you would like sources for what I'm saying about Evolution as scientific fact, read here:

www.nap.edu/catalog.php?rec...

www.stephenjaygould.org/lib...

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You're welcome.

its cool.

Oh thanks lol

No. Fossils and our DNA support Evolution.

Also, it is not a theory. It is scientific fact.

Look anywhere that's a credible source. Evolution THEORY.
Anyways, Fossils provide evidence for the world flooding at the time of Noah's Ark, but no one seems to believe that.

No, you're wrong. Fossils do not provide evidence for the world flooding. Fossils of organisms that have evolved into different organisms and fossils of dinosaurs date way before the flood. Also, if Noah had an ark and had 2 of each animal on it, why are there no more dinosaurs?

Also, you are calling evolution a theory in the vernacular meaning of the word. Evolution itself is a fact, but the theories of how evolution occurred over time are many. The most accepted theories of today are Natural Selection or the "natural theory".

I am a scientist, but I am not a biologist. If you would like sources for what I'm saying about Evolution as scientific fact, read here:

www.nap.edu/catalog.php?rec...

www.stephenjaygould.org/lib...

img.signaly.cz/upload/1/0/9...

You're welcome.

Im not trying to get into an argument. Its just a joke...

I know, sorry, I'm being a bit of a dick today. Strep's a pain :P

its cool.

Oh thanks lol

Yes but few people knew of it or the things it entails.

So naturally as it has come into the public eye people it'll be talked about everywhere.

Oh god, I know right? That freaked me the fuck out.

Yeah, I saw it and thought, "Kay, which one of my friends was it -.-"

It takes a 2 second thought experiment, assuming you're not retarded you can look at breeds of dogs, all modern foods, and all domesticated animals have changed over time. But just in case you are retarded here you go:

1. All cells on Earth, from our white blood cells, to simple bacteria, to cells in the leaves of trees, are capable of reading any piece of DNA from any life form on Earth. This is very strong evidence for a common ancestor from which all life descended.
2. The fossil record shows that the simplest fossils will be found in the oldest rocks, and it can also show a smooth and gradual transition from one form of life to another.
3. Human beings have approximately 96% of genes in common with chimpanzees, about 90% of genes in common with cats, 80% with cows , 75% with mice, and so on. This does not prove that we evolved from chimpanzees or cats, though, only that we shared a common ancestor in the past. And the amount of difference between our genomes corresponds to how long ago our genetic lines diverged.
4. Humans, dogs, snakes, fish, monkeys, eels (and many more life forms) are all considered "chordates" because we belong to the phylum Chordata. One of the features of this phylum is that, as embryos, all these life forms have gill slits, tails, and specific anatomical structures involving the spine. For humans (and other non-fish) the gill slits reform into the bones of the ear and jaw at a later stage in development. But, initially, all chordate embryos strongly resemble each other. In fact, pig embryos are often dissected in biology classes because of how similar they look to human embryos. These common characteristics could only be possible if all members of the phylum Chordata descended from a common ancestor.
5. Bacteria colonies can only build up a resistance to antibiotics through evolution. Or perhaps you like the idea of a god actively trying to kill people with the flu. Fail

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