Depraved pagans always talk about being intellectuals.
They arrive at their atheist conclusions via careful study and examination of the evidence.
After making a comment about the silly doctrine of Original Sin, I was roundly rebuked by someone called Jennifer G. I had Chesterton thrown at me and also this …
Confirmation that Satan is as absolutely, undeniably, irrevocably, real and alive and very, very naughty.
I do not condone throwing Chesterton at anybody as it shows a lack of respect for the dead. I’m pretty sure this would require defiling a grave which is illegal almost everywhere.
NEW YORK, NY—Mary Eastwood, 29, says she struggled for years to accept the biblical teaching that human beings are innately corrupted by sin, preferring instead to think that people are basically good. However, now that her daughter Charlotte is right in the prime of her “terrible twos,” Eastwood has changed her mind, fully embracing and even espousing the doctrine of total depravity.
“I had the hardest time coming to grips with the idea that all the people I see around me are marred by sin and without hope but for the grace of God,” the young mother told reporters. “But now that Charlotte is two—hoo boy. That innate depravity is shining through with the brightness of a thousand suns.”
https://babylonbee.com/news/woman-finally-accepts-doctrine-total-depravity-now-daughter-two/
Can’t argue with this right?
The quote is from the Babylon Bee which is an excellent site for Christian satire.
To his credit, the blog author knows he’s linking to satire. His error is assuming the other atheists are sharp enough to catch on.
The comments that follow are exquisite.
Remember: Atheists are experts at understanding evidence and they value critical thinking.
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He has no clue the article is a joke…
His comment is intended to be taken seriously but it’s a pretty good parody of psycho-babble.
This mom has failed in her parental duty. She needs to learn because she wasn’t taught properly by her parents. This understanding puts the onus on parents to learn how to teach their child effectively about self discipline… not to impose parental control on the child’s behaviour (although this is sometimes necessary when faced by immediate danger) but how to teach the child to express their feelings appropriately, in affirming ways, and thus guide children on developing this skill to control their own behaviour.
This person doesn’t have any children.
Teach children to self discipline but do not impose parental control. Got it?
A fun question to ask would be, “How can a child control their own behavior when there’s no such thing as free will?”
This article demonstrates the very worst of parenting skills: ignorance and stupidity about basic child development and no idea about the parent’s role to facilitate it in healthy, affirming, and loving ways. Nope, let’s go with evil spirits. Good grief.
This comment demonstrates the very worst of critical thinking skills. Ignorance and stupidity about satirical structure.
LOL!
Er … Did you click on the link, Tildeb?
That feeling when you realize your friends are nitwits…
Ah… news satire I read at the bottom. My bad. But I know people who presume as much. What’s the term when you can’t tell the difference?
He knows people who presume as much…HE IS one of those people!
The term you’re looking for is – “Ignorance and stupidity”
Too late now! Get a cloth and wipe the egg off and smile!
Was there actually a Jennifer G. who cited that article thinking it was real? I wasn’t 100% sure myself until I saw “satire” at the bottom. Religion often is beyond parody.
He figured it out when he saw the word “satire”. That’s not because he’s dumb. It’s because religion is beyond parody.
This woman is mentally deranged. Surely someone who cares for her can explain a few facts to her and guide her parenting. If not, I fear for the child’s mental and possibly physical abuse.
Oh the gods! Follow the frakking link!
You lot are making atheists look dumber than soup.
🙂
There are several varieties of soup that are smarter than atheists.
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Oh good lord, John the last comment from Ark is absolutely priceless.
That’s the problem with most people online (not just atheists) though. They only read enough to support what they already believe then call it good.
Also, how can people who spend as much time online as this particular group of atheists do not know The Babylon Bee is satire? The title alone should be a giant indicator that it is not a serious publication. Jeez.
Atheism is almost identical to satire. That’s why atheists can’t tell the difference.
LOL! Atheists will often unwittingly parody themselves. It’s like being trapped in a fun house hall of mirrors. We could laugh and enjoy this together if they’d just grow a sense of humor! Science, registered trademark, actually says that people who can engage in some self depreciating humor are much more intelligent. The bible says the same thing, believing themselves wise they become fools.
I agree completely. When you laugh at yourself, you’re almost impossible to offend.
That’s got to be embarrassing for Ark. Maybe next time he should spell it out for them; put a disclaimer in BIG PRINT that the article is satire, and repeat it several times. They seem to have trouble with complex concepts like this.
It’s so embarrassing that he needed to write 2 articles about it. The other atheists consoled him and I think he’s feeling better now.
It’s also funny how when you continue reading the comments on the post they assure each other that there are “such people among the ranks of the religious.” And the exalted professor is even happy to show us the statistics! Well, of course that’s true. It’s easy to construct a straw man from 2.4 billion people (almost 1/3 of the world population). But, here, we see total nitwittery among just a handful of “elite” atheists. Maybe they should stop being so condescending and pretentious.
If they stopped being pretentious, they would convert to Christianity.
They’re hilarious, Mel!
When you get a minute, go visit Ark’s site and read the comments. I’m not funny. You’re not funny. Neither one of us are decent people. Apparently, I would even drown puppies in a sack! That’s pretty despicable!
…not as despicable as abortion but still…
They still read everything we write. Then they tell each other how much they hate us. As you’ve said before, we’re providing them with purpose and meaning.
What’s your evidence for denying the existence of my invisible pink pet dragon? He told me that he created the world in 5 days with one to spare.
Your comment demonstrates how difficult it is to just say crazy things like, “I am God” and get people to believe you. You need to do something (like rise from the dead) to prove your claims.
The claims of Christianity are outrageous and it’s amazing that anyone hearing them would believe they were true. So how do you explain Christianity exploding out the very city where Jesus was crucified?
You atheists assume you’re the only people smart enough to doubt pink dragon fables. You assume all religions are equal. Your concept of Christianity is a cartoon.
…and if your dragon is invisible how do you know it’s pink?
Way to nail the topic right on the head there, KIA. ^_^
You’ve encouraged several Christians with your comment.
Thank you, Brother!