Science is evil.

[AmyWilson]

Science has no right to express it's views in the public. Science is just a tool used by Satan to turn people away from God and The Light.

Christianity is right. Go God!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) It's true. :)

[Genesius]

:s2:

You've gotten boring, Amy. Come back when you get some new material.

[Angus McPresley]

Cellulose is a long-chain polymeric polysaccharide carbohydrate, of beta-glucose. It forms the primary structural component of green plants. The primary cell wall of green plants is made primarily of cellulose; the secondary wall contains cellulose with variable amounts of lignin. Lignin and cellulose, considered together, are termed lignocellulose, which (as wood) is the most common biopolymer on Earth.

Cellulose is a common material in plant cell walls and was first noted as such in 1838. It occurs naturally in almost pure form in cotton fiber. In combination with lignin and hemicellulose, it is found in all plant material. Cellulose is the most abundant form of living terrestrial biomass (R.L. Crawford 1981).

Some animals, particularly ruminants and termites, can digest cellulose with the help of symbiotic micro-organisms - see methanogen. Cellulose is not digestible by humans, and is often referred to as 'dietary fibre' or 'roughage', acting as a hydrophilic bulking agent for faeces.

[Curnir]

I'd like a slice of strawberry cheese cake and a strong cup of espresso.

It's True. :)

[Rufo]

Cellulose is a long-chain polymeric polysaccharide carbohydrate, of beta-glucose. It forms the primary structural component of green plants. The primary cell wall of green plants is made primarily of cellulose; the secondary wall contains cellulose with variable amounts of lignin. Lignin and cellulose, considered together, are termed lignocellulose, which (as wood) is the most common biopolymer on Earth.

Cellulose is a common material in plant cell walls and was first noted as such in 1838. It occurs naturally in almost pure form in cotton fiber. In combination with lignin and hemicellulose, it is found in all plant material. Cellulose is the most abundant form of living terrestrial biomass (R.L. Crawford 1981).

Some animals, particularly ruminants and termites, can digest cellulose with the help of symbiotic micro-organisms - see methanogen. Cellulose is not digestible by humans, and is often referred to as 'dietary fibre' or 'roughage', acting as a hydrophilic bulking agent for faeces.
AAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! SCIENCE!!!! BEGONE, SERVANT OF THE DARKNESS!!!

[MRC_Hans]

Science has no right to express it's views in the public. Science is just a tool used by Satan to turn people away from God and The Light.

Christianity is right. Go God!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) It's true. :)

Actually, I think this one has a bit of perspective. After all, this could be seen as the mirror of what skeptics often say about religion.

Hans

[Tricky]

Science has no right to express it's views in the public. Science is just a tool used by Satan to turn people away from God and The Light.

Christianity is right. Go God!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) It's true. :)
So I'm guessing you just asked God to post this on the internet for you...

[Angus McPresley]

The Bering Strait is a sea strait between Cape Dezhnev, Russia, the easternmost point (169°43' W) of the Asian continent and Cape Prince of Wales, Alaska, the westernmost point (168°05' W) of the American continent, with latitude of about 65° 40' North, slightly south of the polar circle.

The strait is approximately 85 km (58 mi) wide, with a depth of 30–50 m (100–165 ft) and connects the Chukchi Sea (part of the Arctic Ocean) in the north with the Bering Sea (part of the Pacific Ocean) in the south. It is named after Vitus Bering, a Danish-born Russian explorer who crossed the strait in 1728.

[Zep]

The stockpiles of biosolids at the Eastern Treatment Plant, which opened in 1975, are different from those at the Western Treatment Plant, which has been in operation since 1897. Sewage has been treated at the Western Treatment Plant for more than 100 years and the biosolids stored there contain different types and levels of contaminants to those at the Eastern Treatment Plant.

These physical differences are the reason we have set different targets for use of the biosolids generated at each of our treatment plants.

At the Eastern Treatment Plant, we aim to:

* Use biosolids generated each year beneficially by 2005
* Reduce the stockpile of biosolids to sustainable levels by 2010.

At the Western Treatment Plant, we aim to:

* Use biosolids generated each year beneficially by 2010
* Reduce the stockpile of biosolids to sustainable levels over the long-term.

[Paul C. Anagnostopoulos]

Actually, I think this one has a bit of perspective. After all, this could be seen as the mirror of what skeptics often say about religion.
You mean that religion is a tool used by God to turn people away from Satan and the Darkness? Skeptics often say this?

~~ Paul

[ferd burfle]

AmyWanker! How's it hangin', dude? That acne show any signs of clearing up?

[Rufo]

You mean that religion is a tool used by God to turn people away from Satan and the Darkness? Skeptics often say this?

I'm not speaking for Hans, but I suppose he means it as in "Religion has no right to express it's views in the public. Religion is just a tool used to turn people away from science." Yes, sceptics often say this.

[De_Bunk]

I think Amywilsons opening post is so very well thought out and correct..


Its true...:)

DB

[Moochie]

Science has no right to express it's views in the public. Science is just a tool used by Satan to turn people away from God and The Light.

Christianity is right. Go God!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) It's true. :)

The only evil is not to love.

In that regard how are you different from any of the other blind people here?

M.

[Paul C. Anagnostopoulos]

I'm not speaking for Hans, but I suppose he means it as in "Religion has no right to express it's views in the public. Religion is just a tool used to turn people away from science." Yes, sceptics often say this.
We do? Wow, I've never said that. Do you know a skeptic who would curtail the free speech rights of the religion business?

~~ Paul

[Lamuella]

I claim this thread for SCIENCE! http://img400.imageshack.us/img400/8606/emotscience0ck.gif (http://imageshack.us)

[Belz...]

Science has no right to express it's views in the public. Science is just a tool used by Satan to turn people away from God and The Light.

Christianity is right. Go God!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) It's true. :)

Science is evil. Therefore all fruits of science are evil. Therefore computers are evil. Anyone who uses tools of evil are evil. Therefore Amy Wilson is evil. Evil always lies. Therefore science is good.

[scimystic]

Science has no right to express it's views in the public. Science is just a tool used by Satan to turn people away from God and The Light.

Christianity is right. Go God!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) It's true. :)


Give us some milk, or else go home.

[EvilSmurf]

I'm thinking of getting a meatball at subway later today, I haven't had one in a while.

[HeyLeroy]

Science. We welcome the yoke of our New Master's reign.




























It's true.:)

[cyborg]

We do? Wow, I've never said that. Do you know a skeptic who would curtail the free speech rights of the religion business?

~~ Paul

I wouldn't. It's a constant source of entertainment for me to see what they say next.

[Rufo]

We do? Wow, I've never said that. Do you know a skeptic who would curtail the free speech rights of the religion business?
Some religious views, the most hateful and harmful - yes, I know a few. But thinking about it, you are right that I can hardly find a sceptic who would say it in that generalizing manner. But the last part - "Religion is just a tool used to turn people away from science" - yes, lots of sceptics say that, and I believe you can find several on this forum who would say that.

[cyborg]

Religion predates science. That statement implies a reaction to science which can only be a recent one.

[Ryokan]

I'm rewatching Babylon 5 these days. I'm at the end of season 3 now. Man, that show is good!

[cyborg]

Hell yeah! I bought all five seasons on DVD at once and I barely came out of my room to eat let alone sleep. It took a week to see them all but it was worth it.

Just the music alone... I still can't decide which season's music I liked most.

[Morwen]

I can't stop looking at EvilSmurf's avatar!

[Vorticity]

Science has no right to express it's views in the public. Science is just a tool used by Satan to turn people away from God and The Light.
Consider a fluid-filled domain in an equilibrium state of statistically isotropic turbulence. We define two length scales: \ell_F, a length scale associated with the macroscopic forcing that drives the turbulence, and \ell_{\nu}, a microscopic length scale that is associated with the viscous dissipation of energy.

In the cases where \ell_F >> \ell_{\nu}, it follows from dimensional considerations that the energy spectrum of the velocity field in the wavenumber range

\ell_F^{-1} << k << \ell_{\nu}^{-1}

(known as the "inertial range") follows the scaling law

E(k) \propto k^{-5/3}.

This is known as the Kolmogorov turbulent spectrum [1].


[1] It. Is. True., J. Fluid Mech., 34(9), 1941.

[Ryokan]

Just the music alone... I still can't decide which season's music I liked most.

Season 3. I never tire of that intro, and I've seen it a million times. Still gives me goosebumps all over.

[Jimbo07]

Season 3. I never tire of that intro, and I've seen it a million times. Still gives me goosebumps all over.

I kinda like the rousing score from S4, I think it was.

[cyborg]

Season 3. I never tire of that intro, and I've seen it a million times. Still gives me goosebumps all over.

Yeah that was good for the whole war theme but still I can't help but think the classic season 1 theme IS Babylon 5 - somehow melancholic yet optimistic overall.

[Pauliesonne]

So is my rectum but I don't mind tickling it.

[Mrs. Hmmphries]

Give us some milk, or else go home.


You know something is happening but you don't know what it is...

[Piscivore]

I can't stop looking at EvilSmurf's avatar!

Well, I do happen to wait with "bait"ed breath, but I applaud the avatar otherwise.

[uruk]

Sheez!! Your not even trying.

[Ramooone]

science is evil. go get hit by a bus and ask for god to reattach your arm.

[scimystic]

You know something is happening but you don't know what it is...


Such, precisely, is Amy's condition.

[Mrs. Hmmphries]

Such, precisely, is Amy's condition.

Yes!
And a great Dylan reference all rolled into one...double trouble!

[Tony]

Science has no right to express it's views in the public. Science is just a tool used by Satan to turn people away from God and The Light.

Christianity is right. Go God!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) It's true. :)

Since when are the Amish allowed to use computers?

[YouBelieveWHAT?]

Take your cucumber and slice thinly.

Dress with vinegar and pepper.

Throw away - That's all cucumber is good for.

(Recipe from Dr. Johnson, IIRC)

I win this thread - first to post a recipe.

(that's only 'cos I don't have any kitty pics handy!)

YBW

[Dr Adequate]

Oh for the glory days of 1inChrist.

We had proper trolls in those days.

[Dr Adequate]

But the last part - "Religion is just a tool used to turn people away from science" - yes, lots of sceptics say that, and I believe you can find several on this forum who would say that. And yet you can't name a single one of these people even though they post on this very forum; nor give a single quotation expressing this opinion even though there are "lots" of people who think this.

How very, uh, revealing.

[YouBelieveWHAT?]

Ah yes!

Wot - no HELLFIRE?

YBW

[Zep]

Consider a fluid-filled domain in an equilibrium state of statistically isotropic turbulence. We define two length scales: \ell_F, a length scale associated with the macroscopic forcing that drives the turbulence, and \ell_{\nu}, a microscopic length scale that is associated with the viscous dissipation of energy.

In the cases where \ell_F >> \ell_{\nu}, it follows from dimensional considerations that the energy spectrum of the velocity field in the wavenumber range

\ell_F^{-1} << k << \ell_{\nu}^{-1}

(known as the "inertial range") follows the scaling law

E(k) \propto k^{-5/3}.

This is known as the Kolmogorov turbulent spectrum [1].


[1] It. Is. True., J. Fluid Mech., 34(9), 1941.
Can you relate this to the more recent studies of the onset of chaotic behaviour in turbulent systems?

[Rufo]

And yet you can't name a single one of these people even though they post on this very forum; nor give a single quotation expressing this opinion even though there are "lots" of people who think this.

How very, uh, revealing.
I wasn't attempting to do anything "revealing". I thought everyone had seen posts stating opinions like these, but since you ask, I think these quotes are not too far from what I talked about.

I agree with Dawkins central point that Religion is a waste of time, divisive and tool for great harm in the current political climate.
[Quoting the post recited above] Was there ever a time it wasn't, going back to the very first time somebody said, "Ok, you keep waving your arms in a way we will, in thousands of years, consider 'knocking on wood', for the purpose of keeping the evil spirits away, and I'll bring you some bread and meat. You do important work here."
Religion is a device used by aggressors to dehumanise their opponents and justify their campaigns. If your propaganda teaches that God is on your side, and your opponents are infidels/godless heathens... whatever, then the morale of your troops will naturally be better. Everyone wants to fight on the side of righteousness.

[Dr Adequate]

So, no-one who says that religion is just a tool to turn people away from science, then?

[ferd burfle]

http://forums.randi.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=1962&stc=1&d=1146851678

Blaze, aka Pudder, Pudwinkle and occasionally "Hey, what the **** are you doing up on that table!"

Just this morning, in fact, and obviously before she'd had her morning coffee.

[Ducky]

I am convinced amy wilson is a sock intended for trollish amusement of the perpetrator.


It's true. :)

[Rufo]

So, no-one who says that religion is just a tool to turn people away from science, then?
How exactly does it have to be worded?
But no, I couldn't find anyone with the search tool, so I admit I can't actually prove that that anyone here has said it. Which in extension means I can't prvoe anyone here would say it. Unless, of course, someone wants to say it now. Anyone thinking religion is a tool to turn people away from science? Why not?

[Meffy]

I am convinced amy wilson is a sock intended for trollish amusement of the perpetrator.


It's true. :)
Maybe "her" nick is an anagram bearing diabolically hidden clues.

is womanly -- I think the jury is out on that one
only swami -- the only Christian one, anyway
no way, slim -- what? you don't believe "her?"
snowy mali -- able to alter global weather patterns with a prayer
noisily, maw -- Amy, son, how are you witnessing?

I omitted some less polite ones that I considered unlikely to reflect Amy's true nature in the way these selections doubtless do.

Amy's horoscope for today says "Pay attention to the stimuli around you. There's a lot to take in, and you'll learn. When you move slowly and keep a more realistic mindset, you're able to do so much more than you originally envisioned. In other words, it's time to stop beating yourself up for not being superhuman."

[ceo_esq]

Maybe "her" nick is an anagram bearing diabolically hidden clues.

"Simony law", obviously. I just haven't fully worked out the implications.

[Meffy]

A warning, then. Until we know for certain, I'm not taking out any loans.

[ceo_esq]

A warning, then. Until we know for certain, I'm not taking out any loans.

Might you be thinking of usury law? Simony is "the buying or selling of ecclesiastical pardons, offices, or emoluments" (and there are religious laws about it).

[Pauliesonne]

I am convinced amy wilson is a sock intended for trollish amusement of the perpetrator.


It's true. :)

Really?

I'm convinced she's the result of Kent Hovind's sperm and Barbara Bush's eggs.

[panda]

Science has no right to express it's views in the public. Science is just a tool used by Satan to turn people away from God and The Light.

Christianity is right. Go God!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) It's true. :)
But by disproving Christianity, wouldn't that kind of disprove Satan too?

[Ducky]

Really?

I'm convinced she's the result of Kent Hovind's sperm and Barbara Bush's eggs.


Barbara Bush? nah. More like Sylvia Browne.

[clarsct]

Whoah. Kent Hovind is doing Barbara Bush?


(Don't you love the telephone game?)

[Meffy]

Might you be thinking of usury law? Simony is "the buying or selling of ecclesiastical pardons, offices, or emoluments" (and there are religious laws about it).
Oops, you're right. I don't use either of those terms very often, just get them out on holidays to decorate the front yard.

Ummm... would you believe I was planning to take out a loan so I could buy an ecclesiastic office?

[HeyLeroy]

Science has no right to express it's views in the public. Science is just a tool used by Satan to turn people away from God and The Light.

Christianity is right. Go God!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) It's true. :)

Yes, let's return to an Absolute Theocracy, where heretics are burned alive. Yum. Heretic gravy.

Grow up, kid. your act has grown stale.

[milesalpha]

Science has no right to express it's views in the public. Science is just a tool used by Satan to turn people away from God and The Light.

Christianity is right. Go God!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) It's true. :)

Now I realize that I am a noob on this forum, but I have noticed that Amy generally limits herself to 2 sentences. Do you suppose the batteries in her brain cells run down at that point?





Tragedy is when I cut my finger.
Comedy is when you fall into an open manhole and die.

Mel Brooks

[Pauliesonne]

Whoah. Kent Hovind is doing Barbara Bush?


(Don't you love the telephone game?)

- Hey Bab.
- Hey Ken.
- You wanna go out tonight?
- I sure do.
- Do you wanna catch a movie?
- I sure would.
- Do you wanna have a nice french dinner?
- That sure sounds nice but I have to get to bed early so I can wake up George.
- Bab, can I ask you something?
- Ofcourse Ken, you know you can.
- Would you like to forget about the movie and have a threesome with my pet dog, Scruffy?
- What?
- He's a good lover.
- What?
- He's gives good oral.
- What?
- Aw, come on.
- OK.

[ruach1]

Goooooooo God!

:wave1 :yahoo


(that was harder than it looks)

[The Whether Man]

Hey look everybody! Goldfish!

[JollyRoger]

Science has no right to express it's views in the public. Science is just a tool used by Satan to turn people away from God and The Light.

Christianity is right. Go God!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) It's true. :)

OK then think about this, something I have been tossing around in my head for a while now. I may have part of this wrong so bare with me.

going back to the time when God created people he looked to the angels and asked "should I give them free will" the only one to reply was Satan his ark angel, who said no they will destroy themselves with it, so he was cast out of heaven for speaking up wene asked, and took one third of Gods angels with him??

OR

how about this alternate interpretation
going back to the time when God created people he looked to the angels and asked "should I give them free will" the only one to reply was Satan his ark angel, who said no they will destroy themselves with it, and God said I understand your concern Lucifer, take one third of my angels and go down to earth and see if they are worthy of this gift.

which would make Satan not evil at all, the people who fail these test and refuse to take responsibility for their actions would be the evil ones, and these people may need a scape goat so they blame the one who was sent down to test us.

so IF Science is just a tool used by Satan who uses it turn people away from God and The Light. its the people who turn away from God that MAY be considered evil Not Satan and not science

one more thing, we where given the gift of free will and then was tested to see if we are worthy of this gift, if we are seen as worthy what will the next gift be and what will the test consist of