The Dude wrote:I'm a god, eh? I guess if a heathen dirt-bag like me can reach godliness, it belies what my mother used to say about cleanliness... (being next to godliness).
Dr. Shades wrote: Most of us know The Dude as the maker of many devastating points against our mopologetic friends, but it ought to be remembered that he totally skewered David whatshisname over the Lamanite/DNA issue in the Pundits' forum at MA&D.
Shame, shame... the LDS Church newsroom still links to FAIR's version of his pseudoscientific article on Native American genetics, giving the false impression that Joseph Smith's hemispheric view of Book of Mormon civilization is scientifically supported. If anyone thinks a man as seemingly erudite as David Stewart couldn't be a crank, just take a look at his championing of "Atlantis in Antarctica" theory : Antlantis in History, Tradition, and Scripture
Thanks for the honor Dr. Shades, and Silentkid, and Truthdancer (no, I didn't know you were a fan of me), and Bokovoy, and Seth, and Moniker, and Thama. This ain't a bad place for me to abide.
You have added a great deal to the discussion about Mormonism. I've always been amazed at your ability to remain civil and even kind in the face of a ton of personal attacks.
From years ago at FAIR, to the present here at Shades place, The Dude has consistantly given us items to think about or something to chuckle over. Anyway, if I drank I wouldn't toast ya with a 3 percenter Utah beer, I'd find something with a little more kick to raise a glass with. Cheers!
I don't expect to see same-sex marriage in Utah within my lifetime. - Scott Lloyd, Oct 23 2013
when believers want to give their claims more weight, they dress these claims up in scientific terms. When believers want to belittle atheism or secular humanism, they call it a "religion". -Beastie
yesterday's Mormon doctrine is today's Mormon folklore.-Buffalo
"Hey Dude..." sounds like the beginning of a most popular song :-) Love the song and yer whole persona--name, avatar, coolness AND intelect. Stay with us "God"! Warmest regards, Roger
A couple days ago when I reached exhaltation, I decided it was time to patch things up over there. I sent a message to one of the moderators who'd been active lately; I asked if there was anything I could do to patch things up... maybe apologize to the offended party or something.
No restoration of priviledges. Not even a friggin acknowledgement. What a bunch of a-holes.
So thanks everybody for making me feel welcome here.
Okay, now all I want is for William "orgiastic excess" Schryver to come over here on bended knee, with confessing tongue, pleading for forgiveness for his sinful ways. C'mon Billy, I know you're out there. I am God, God am I, and I can see you!
"And yet another little spot is smoothed out of the echo chamber wall..." Bond