Forum - So the Canadian minister of Science is a creationist.
0 | *sigh* We are governed by complete morons. Come on, I can count the number of creationists in Canada on my two hands, and the minister of Science just so happens to be one of them. WTF, Harper. |
Mar 28 @ 00:30  |
0 | ...how does one even get such a position when it should have been obvious his views or portrayals of findings would likely be clouded by religious beliefs? Can you imagine this guy publishing a thesis? |
Mar 27 @ 17:21  |
0 | creationists are people who believe god created everything on the planet and there weren't any cavemen right? |
Mar 28 @ 01:28  |
0 | Yeah. They believe in a sack full of bullshit about everything suddenly appeared in a second. |
Mar 28 @ 11:21  |
0 | Creationists believe that God created everything at the same time, and in the case of Christians that the account of Genesis should be taken literally. It's religion, not science (which is why that Minister of Science better be smart and able to keep his religious views separate from the science), and it is certainly not bullshit. Intelligent design, on the other hand, is crap because it is creationism poorly disguised as "science." |
Mar 28 @ 13:52  |
0 | The minister completely fails at keeping science and religion away from each other. He was once asked a question about evolution at the Parliament, and his answer was a request not to talk about his religious beliefs. |
Mar 28 @ 16:50 |
0 | I've got it! George Bush, mad with power, changed his name, got plastic surgery, and told everyone he was a creationist just so he could be the minister of science in Canada without rousing suspision. |
Mar 28 @ 18:30 |
0 | [QUOTE USER="fineifold" TIME="1238265025"]I've got it! George Bush, mad with power, changed his name, got plastic surgery, and told everyone he was a creationist just so he could be the minister of science in Canada without rousing suspision.[/QUOTE] lol |
Mar 28 @ 21:07 |
0 | Haha, if Bush wanted to take control not just of a fraction of the cabinet, but of the entire country... well, he had eight years to do a five-minute job. |
Mar 28 @ 21:16 |
0 | [QUOTE USER="slowflake" TIME="1238275005"]Haha, if Bush wanted to take control not just of a fraction of the cabinet, but of the entire country... well, he had eight years to do a five-minute job.[/QUOTE] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGJVkByYyRA&feature=PlayList&p=A1209A11F14B8145&index=7 |
Mar 29 @ 11:32 |
0 | Ugh...I'm sorry, I know I'm not a very religious person, but I find it really annoying that whenever religion is brought up at all it so often leads to people talking about how dumb, oppressive, and crazy it is. I'm not gonna pull any persecution crap 'cause I know that isn't the case and that I have no right myself but honestly, why does half of the Internet think Christians are completely conservative, close-minded, xenophobic, homophobic, nationalistic, blind douchebags--OR that Christianity is the only religion ever (I literally have never heard anyone talk about Hinduism or Shintoism or Buddhism or whatnot whenever the religious debates come about). Sorry, just needed to get that off my chest. |
Mar 31 @ 03:14  |
0 | [QUOTE USER="agentparanoia" TIME="1238469285"]Ugh...I'm sorry, I know I'm not a very religious person, but I find it really annoying that whenever religion is brought up at all it so often leads to people talking about how dumb, oppressive, and crazy it is. I'm not gonna pull any persecution crap 'cause I know that isn't the case and that I have no right myself but honestly, why does half of the Internet think Christians are completely conservative, close-minded, xenophobic, homophobic, nationalistic, blind douchebags--OR that Christianity is the only religion ever (I literally have never heard anyone talk about Hinduism or Shintoism or Buddhism or whatnot whenever the religious debates come about). Sorry, just needed to get that off my chest.[/QUOTE] It's really good that you're questioning this because you're bringing up a valid point. However, when it comes to the Christian population in the United States, you're talking about a large section of the populous that is not only xenophobic, homophobic, bigoted, and close-minded; they are these things by their own choice. I recently watched a documentary that followed the McCain/Palin campaign throughout the country. There was one interview in particular that was very poignant. The man was asked why he wouldn't vote for Obama. He said he couldn't vote for a black man, and he would have problems with one being POTUS. He then went on to say his daughter would be fine with a black man in the White House - he felt that he, and most of the South, is "not as forwards" as his daughter and much of the country that we are familiar with. This man has a firm grip on reality, but he does not accept it, much like many of these Christians we are describing. There were many people in this documentary that looked at Obama and believed they saw the devil. If you look throughout history and what led to the creation of the thirteen colonies prior to the United States being formed, you will see that the Church of England was created because King Henry (the fifth, I believe) wanted a divorce, but it also reflected much of the views of his people. The religious Christians in England were outcasts of Europe. The Puritans who came to the colonies were cast out of England for having "messed up" religious views. The United States of America is a country that was formed by religious outcasts of religious outcasts. The basis of this country and of many of our politics, despite the separation of church and state, is of a radical religious front. Many people in this country cannot separate their religious well-being from their economical, political, and social well-being. While I understand what you're saying, AgentParanoia, I disagree with you whole-heartedly. It's one thing to say "hey why are you guys only insulting this religion." It's another to bring up two of the most peaceful, understanding beliefs in the world and question them. By the way, Buddhism is a philosophy - not a religion. If you speak to many Buddhists who meditate, they will tell you Buddha is not a diety, more a role model. |
Mar 31 @ 04:00  |
0 | You also need to consider the image given off by those in the position to influence peoples' impressions. The "bigoted, close-minded douchebags" are also among the most prominent and vocal Christians. They're noticed before your accepting Christian family that minds its own business. I also think politicians lend to more of that than any average Southerner. It's not a very difficult concept, especially considering it's how the majority of negative stereotypes have formed. |
Mar 31 @ 05:20 |
0 | I must agree with Repto. The reason that the first image that comes to mind are the most extreme people is simply that they are the ones who actually try to attract our attention. |
Apr 05 @ 23:34  |
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