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Dave Holloway

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Sep 7, 2001, 10:39:24 AM9/7/01
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Since the TQOTM nominations for July were pretty much nonexistent, I
decided to combine the two months again. And if that sounds like a
poor excuse, well, I have a fiancee . . . ;o)

Here are the nominations for Atheist Quote of the Month for
July/August 2001. Vote for your favorite by emailing me, or by
responding to this thread. Votes will be accepted until midnight, 12
September, 2001. See rules below. Questions? Comments? Insults?
Donations? Email me.


--1--

"The meanings aren't entirely hidden. You have to want to see them."

Written by Georgann


--2--
[Nominated for thoughtfulness]

"It's easier to practice what you preach if you practice more and
preach less :-)"


--3--

"Read this part: "Pharaoh will refuse to listen to you--so that my
wonders may be multiplied in Egypt." Now read this part: but the LORD
hardened Pharaoh's heart This doesn't mean that God Himself hardened
Pharaoh's heart. See how it says that Pharaoh went against God. Let me
give you an example: Bob is mad at Shelly Bob's heart is hardened.
Shelly hardened Bob's heart. This doesn't mean that Shelly herself
actually went inside of Bob's body and made his heart hard just so he
would be mad at her. It means that because Shelly did something to
make Bob mad, that Bob's heart was hardened as a result of the anger
at Shelly. Shelly hardened Bob's heart. Do you get it?"

Written by Skypher


--4--

"If evolution were true, people would have their eye under their chin
because there would be no reasonal design that would put it where it
would function best and there would be no second eye for depth
perception."

Written by Taichi


--5--

" You haven't heard me say they [Muslims, Hindus, etc.] are absurd.
But its fairly self-evident who God has truly blessed in THIS world."

Written by Georgann

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *


Here are the rules for the Quote of the Month Contests.


RULES

1. Only atheists and agnostics may participate in the contests.

2. A quote is a valid entry for the contests if:

a. The quote is a brief piece of text;

b. The quote has recently been written in alt.atheism
(verifiable);

c. Nomination of the quote is made by an atheist or agnostic
in alt.atheism

d. Nomination of the quote is supported by at least one other
atheist or agnostic in alt.atheism;

e. The quote is not nominated by the person who wrote it in
the first place (no one is allowed to nominate him- or
herself, but a person can vote for the quote he or she
wrote.)

3. There will be two categories: 'Atheist Quote of the Month'
and 'Theist Quote of the Month'. The category for which a
quote must be nominated must be mentioned by the atheist or
agnostic who wants to nominate it.

* If a quote is miscategorized (e.g. an atheist quote is
mistakenly nominated in the Theist QotM category), the quote
will be withdrawn from the voting but may be resubmitted in
the correct category.

4. Nominations can be made until five days before the first of the
next month. If quotes are nominated after this period, they will
be considered as entries for the contest of the next month.

* When making a nomination, the word "nomination" MUST appear
somewhere in the subject line!

5. Each atheist or agnostic who visits alt.atheism has one vote to
cast for each category (two votes total).

6. Voting starts 5 days before the end of the month. During the
month, votes will be ignored. This way, all nominees will have
equal chance of winning.

7. The two winning quotes will be published in the QOTM Archive.


SUMMARY

A nomination must contain the following information:

1. The lines of the quote.

2. Who wrote it.

3. Who nominates or seconds the nomination of this quote (that's
you!)

4. Which category this nomination is for.

5. The word "nomination" MUST appear somewhere in the subject line!

Publish the nomination or support for a nomination in a designated
thread, preferably called "[T/A]QoTM Nomination for [month]." You can
also e-mail it to me (see below).


VOTING

1. In the last five days of the month you can cast your vote in both
categories.

2. Votes must either be placed in the designated thread, or emailed
to silen...@peoplepc.com.



Quotemeister Dave

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Kalle Helenius

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Sep 7, 2001, 10:52:19 AM9/7/01
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Dave Holloway <silen...@peoplepc.com> wrote in message
news:jvmhptk3qdinpsshr...@4ax.com...

> --4--
>
> "If evolution were true, people would have their eye under their
chin
> because there would be no reasonal design that would put it where
it
> would function best and there would be no second eye for depth
> perception."
>
> Written by Taichi

Sheeeit, but that's twisted! Although the one reasonable one was
really reasonable, i don't really like the idea of it, only the
sentiment. This little pearl of brainpower takes the cake this
month.


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sinistral. Amazing people.
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Adam Marczyk

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Sep 7, 2001, 11:01:36 AM9/7/01
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Dave Holloway <silen...@peoplepc.com> wrote in message
news:jvmhptk3qdinpsshr...@4ax.com...

[snip]

> --1--
>
> "The meanings aren't entirely hidden. You have to want to see them."
>
> Written by Georgann

I vote for this one.

[snip]

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And I want to conquer the world,
give all the idiots a brand new religion,
put an end to poverty, uncleanliness and toil,
promote equality in all of my decisions...
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To send e-mail, change "excite" to "hotmail"

The.Central.Scr...@invalid.pobox.com

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Sep 7, 2001, 11:11:05 AM9/7/01
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My vote for it's level of insanity.

MEow

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Sep 7, 2001, 11:19:37 AM9/7/01
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The alien which happened to be occupying the body of Dave Holloway

<silen...@peoplepc.com> on Fri, 07 Sep 2001 09:39:24 -0500 wrote:
>--2--
>[Nominated for thoughtfulness]
>
>"It's easier to practice what you preach if you practice more and
>preach less :-)"
>
>
This one.

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Meteorite Debris

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Sep 7, 2001, 12:23:52 PM9/7/01
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On Fri, 07 Sep 2001 09:39:24 -0500 Dave
Holloway<silen...@peoplepc.com> did eloquently compose:

> --5--
>
> " You haven't heard me say they [Muslims, Hindus, etc.] are absurd.
> But its fairly self-evident who God has truly blessed in THIS world."
>
> Written by Georgann

This one. No. 5

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Greg Shelley

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Sep 7, 2001, 11:49:37 AM9/7/01
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Dave Holloway wrote:
>
> "Read this part: "Pharaoh will refuse to listen to you--so that my
> wonders may be multiplied in Egypt." Now read this part: but the LORD
> hardened Pharaoh's heart This doesn't mean that God Himself hardened
> Pharaoh's heart. See how it says that Pharaoh went against God. Let me
> give you an example: Bob is mad at Shelly Bob's heart is hardened.
> Shelly hardened Bob's heart. This doesn't mean that Shelly herself
> actually went inside of Bob's body and made his heart hard just so he
> would be mad at her. It means that because Shelly did something to
> make Bob mad, that Bob's heart was hardened as a result of the anger
> at Shelly. Shelly hardened Bob's heart. Do you get it?"
>
> Written by Skypher
>
Nothing really stands out (Taichi's comment is too stupid for me to be
able to believe) so I'll go with the tried and tested formula of
voting for one of Jen's inane blatherings

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Liquid Grace

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Sep 7, 2001, 11:24:37 AM9/7/01
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"Dave Holloway" <silen...@peoplepc.com> wrote in message
news:jvmhptk3qdinpsshr...@4ax.com...
> Since the TQOTM nominations for July were pretty much nonexistent, I
> decided to combine the two months again. And if that sounds like a
> poor excuse, well, I have a fiancee . . . ;o)
>
> Here are the nominations for Atheist Quote of the Month for
> July/August 2001. Vote for your favorite by emailing me, or by
> responding to this thread. Votes will be accepted until midnight, 12
> September, 2001. See rules below. Questions? Comments? Insults?
> Donations? Email me.
> --5--
>
> " You haven't heard me say they [Muslims, Hindus, etc.] are absurd.
> But its fairly self-evident who God has truly blessed in THIS world."
>
> Written by Georgann

This gets my vote...and Dave, thanks for doing these! :)

Grace

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Orhan Orgun

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Sep 7, 2001, 12:18:52 PM9/7/01
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Not much, is there> I'll vote for good old Sunny.


>
>--2--
>[Nominated for thoughtfulness]
>
>"It's easier to practice what you preach if you practice more and
>preach less :-)"
>
>

__________________________________________

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John Hattan

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Sep 7, 2001, 12:21:47 PM9/7/01
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Dave Holloway <silen...@peoplepc.com> wrote:

>Since the TQOTM nominations for July were pretty much nonexistent, I
>decided to combine the two months again. And if that sounds like a
>poor excuse, well, I have a fiancee . . . ;o)
>
>Here are the nominations for Atheist Quote of the Month for
>July/August 2001. Vote for your favorite by emailing me, or by
>responding to this thread. Votes will be accepted until midnight, 12
>September, 2001. See rules below. Questions? Comments? Insults?
>Donations? Email me.

Number 3. Perfect example of nonsensical double-talk.

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Cyberia

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Sep 7, 2001, 1:19:04 PM9/7/01
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"Dave Holloway" <silen...@peoplepc.com> wrote in message
news:jvmhptk3qdinpsshr...@4ax.com...
> --4--
>
> "If evolution were true, people would have their eye under their chin
> because there would be no reasonal design that would put it where it
> would function best and there would be no second eye for depth
> perception."
>
> Written by Taichi

That is undoubtedly the most ignorant thing I have ever read.
It garners my enthusiastic vote...

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Pat Kiewicz

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Sep 7, 2001, 1:57:03 PM9/7/01
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Dave Holloway said...

>--1--
>
>"The meanings aren't entirely hidden. You have to want to see them."
>
>Written by Georgann
>

My vote.

(Though #3 came very, very close to getting the nod.)
--
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The Jester

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Sep 7, 2001, 2:02:12 PM9/7/01
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In article <jvmhptk3qdinpsshr...@4ax.com>, Dave Holloway says...

>
>Since the TQOTM nominations for July were pretty much nonexistent, I
>decided to combine the two months again. And if that sounds like a
>poor excuse, well, I have a fiancee . . . ;o)
>
>Here are the nominations for Atheist Quote of the Month for
>July/August 2001. Vote for your favorite by emailing me, or by
>responding to this thread. Votes will be accepted until midnight, 12
>September, 2001. See rules below. Questions? Comments? Insults?
>Donations? Email me.

>--2--


>[Nominated for thoughtfulness]
>
>"It's easier to practice what you preach if you practice more and
>preach less :-)"

I vote for this one.

-The Jester, 774


"Have I displeased you, you feckless thug?" -Josiah Bartlett


Jeff Graham

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Sep 7, 2001, 2:20:43 PM9/7/01
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On Fri, 07 Sep 2001 09:39:24 -0500, Dave Holloway
<silen...@peoplepc.com> bellowed

>Since the TQOTM nominations for July were pretty much nonexistent, I
>decided to combine the two months again. And if that sounds like a
>poor excuse, well, I have a fiancee . . . ;o)
>
>Here are the nominations for Atheist Quote of the Month for
>July/August 2001. Vote for your favorite by emailing me, or by
>responding to this thread. Votes will be accepted until midnight, 12
>September, 2001. See rules below. Questions? Comments? Insults?
>Donations? Email me.
>

#3

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Alex Hunsley

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Sep 7, 2001, 2:39:15 PM9/7/01
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Dave Holloway wrote:
>
> Since the TQOTM nominations for July were pretty much nonexistent, I
> decided to combine the two months again. And if that sounds like a
> poor excuse, well, I have a fiancee . . . ;o)

My nomination isn't in there - what are the requirements? It was
seconded, is that not enough?
My nom:
http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&safe=off&threadm=3B80484F.4C904059%40tardis.ed.ac.BLOCKuk&rnum=1&prev=/groups%3Fas_ugroup%3Dalt.atheism%26as_usubject%3DTQOTM%2520nomination%26as_uauthors%3Dalex%2520hunsley

(watch line wrap)

alex

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DJ Nozem

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Sep 7, 2001, 3:42:51 PM9/7/01
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On Fri, 07 Sep 2001 09:39:24 -0500, Dave Holloway
<silen...@peoplepc.com> wrote:

>--2--
>[Nominated for thoughtfulness]

>"It's easier to practice what you preach if you practice more and
>preach less :-)"

I vote for this quote, now, I'd like to know who wrote it.

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Woden

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Sep 7, 2001, 3:41:48 PM9/7/01
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On Fri, 07 Sep 2001 09:39:24 -0500, Dave Holloway <silen...@peoplepc.com>
wrote:


Ok, this one.

>--4--
>
>"If evolution were true, people would have their eye under their chin
>because there would be no reasonal design that would put it where it
>would function best and there would be no second eye for depth
>perception."
>
>Written by Taichi

--

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people's thoughts, lives, and actions; based on
ancient myths and superstitions perpetrated through
generations of subtle yet pervasive brainwashing."

Cyberia

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Sep 7, 2001, 4:24:09 PM9/7/01
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"Alex Hunsley" <la...@tardis.ed.ac.BLOCKuk> wrote in message
news:3B991453...@tardis.ed.ac.BLOCKuk...

>
>
> My nomination isn't in there - what are the requirements? It was
> seconded, is that not enough?
> My nom:
>
http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&safe=off&threadm=3B80484F.4C904059%40t
ardis.ed.ac.BLOCKuk&rnum=1&prev=/groups%3Fas_ugroup%3Dalt.atheism%26as_usubj
ect%3DTQOTM%2520nomination%26as_uauthors%3Dalex%2520hunsley
>

That was an amazingly stupid statement. It certainly deserved nomination.

Brett A. Pasternack

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Sep 7, 2001, 5:34:26 PM9/7/01
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Dave Holloway wrote:

> --3--
>
> "Read this part: "Pharaoh will refuse to listen to you--so that my
> wonders may be multiplied in Egypt." Now read this part: but the LORD
> hardened Pharaoh's heart This doesn't mean that God Himself hardened
> Pharaoh's heart. See how it says that Pharaoh went against God. Let me
> give you an example: Bob is mad at Shelly Bob's heart is hardened.
> Shelly hardened Bob's heart. This doesn't mean that Shelly herself
> actually went inside of Bob's body and made his heart hard just so he
> would be mad at her. It means that because Shelly did something to
> make Bob mad, that Bob's heart was hardened as a result of the anger
> at Shelly. Shelly hardened Bob's heart. Do you get it?"
>
> Written by Skypher

This one.

Theists being wrong is nothing new, but one who takes the time to
provide the very quotes that prove him wrong is worthy of note.

Skeptic

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Sep 7, 2001, 6:22:38 PM9/7/01
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"DJ Nozem" <D...@slowbitchmail.nl> wrote in message
news:3b9c231c...@news.soneraplaza.nl...

> On Fri, 07 Sep 2001 09:39:24 -0500, Dave Holloway
> <silen...@peoplepc.com> wrote:
>
> >--2--
> >[Nominated for thoughtfulness]
>
> >"It's easier to practice what you preach if you practice more and
> >preach less :-)"
>
> I vote for this quote, now, I'd like to know who wrote it.

Know her in the Biblical sense? 8^)

(It was written by Sunny.)

http://groups.google.com/groups?q=StillSunny&meta=site%3Dgroups

Count my vote for it too.


Liz

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Sep 7, 2001, 7:20:17 PM9/7/01
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On Fri, 07 Sep 2001 09:39:24 -0500, Dave Holloway <silen...@peoplepc.com>
wrote:

>--2--
>[Nominated for thoughtfulness]
>
>"It's easier to practice what you preach if you practice more and
>preach less :-)"

Who wrote this? Doesn't matter. The rest of them are truly twisted. I
vote for #2.

Überwench #658

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M.H. Torringjan

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Sep 7, 2001, 8:09:39 PM9/7/01
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Dave Holloway <silen...@peoplepc.com> wrote in message news:<jvmhptk3qdinpsshr...@4ax.com>...
>
>
> --5--
>
> " You haven't heard me say they [Muslims, Hindus, etc.] are absurd.
> But its fairly self-evident who God has truly blessed in THIS world."
>
> Written by Georgann
>

I suppose I'm voting for this one.

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Kerry

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Sep 7, 2001, 8:59:33 PM9/7/01
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This one.

> --3--
>
> "Read this part: "Pharaoh will refuse to listen to you--so that my
> wonders may be multiplied in Egypt." Now read this part: but the LORD
> hardened Pharaoh's heart This doesn't mean that God Himself hardened
> Pharaoh's heart. See how it says that Pharaoh went against God. Let me
> give you an example: Bob is mad at Shelly Bob's heart is hardened.
> Shelly hardened Bob's heart. This doesn't mean that Shelly herself
> actually went inside of Bob's body and made his heart hard just so he
> would be mad at her. It means that because Shelly did something to
> make Bob mad, that Bob's heart was hardened as a result of the anger
> at Shelly. Shelly hardened Bob's heart. Do you get it?"
>
> Written by Skypher
>

Sure I get it. Its the same reasoning used in blaming the victim
heard every time a "hardened" man appears in court. Fix the blame.
"She dressed like that on purpose, and what he did is perfectly
understandable given her provocation". Pharaoh's the bastard, not
the god dude. Nice twist of what the book says, and typical denial.

Kerry
aa #1773

Ken Shabby

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Sep 7, 2001, 10:47:57 PM9/7/01
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Dave Holloway <silen...@peoplepc.com> writes:

> --4--
>
> "If evolution were true, people would have their eye under their chin
> because there would be no reasonal design that would put it where it
> would function best and there would be no second eye for depth
> perception."
>
> Written by Taichi

Reasonal enough to get my vote!

--

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aa #1885

raven1

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Sep 7, 2001, 11:38:19 PM9/7/01
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On Fri, 07 Sep 2001 09:39:24 -0500, Dave Holloway
<silen...@peoplepc.com> wrote:


>--2--
>[Nominated for thoughtfulness]
>
>"It's easier to practice what you preach if you practice more and
>preach less :-)"

I'll have to go for Sunny on this one.

chib

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Sep 7, 2001, 11:50:08 PM9/7/01
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In article <jvmhptk3qdinpsshr...@4ax.com>, Dave Holloway
<silen...@peoplepc.com> wrote:

This is Sunny, right?

Has to be.

> --2--
> [Nominated for thoughtfulness]
>
> "It's easier to practice what you preach if you practice more and
> preach less :-)"

-chib

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Bigdaddyking

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In article <jvmhptk3qdinpsshr...@4ax.com>,
silen...@peoplepc.com says...

> Since the TQOTM nominations for July were pretty much nonexistent, I
> decided to combine the two months again. And if that sounds like a
> poor excuse, well, I have a fiancee . . . ;o)
>
> Here are the nominations for Atheist Quote of the Month for
> July/August 2001. Vote for your favorite by emailing me, or by
> responding to this thread. Votes will be accepted until midnight, 12
> September, 2001. See rules below. Questions? Comments? Insults?
> Donations? Email me.
>
>
>
>
>
> --3--
>
> "Read this part: "Pharaoh will refuse to listen to you--so that my
> wonders may be multiplied in Egypt." Now read this part: but the LORD
> hardened Pharaoh's heart This doesn't mean that God Himself hardened
> Pharaoh's heart. See how it says that Pharaoh went against God. Let me
> give you an example: Bob is mad at Shelly Bob's heart is hardened.
> Shelly hardened Bob's heart. This doesn't mean that Shelly herself
> actually went inside of Bob's body and made his heart hard just so he
> would be mad at her. It means that because Shelly did something to
> make Bob mad, that Bob's heart was hardened as a result of the anger
> at Shelly. Shelly hardened Bob's heart. Do you get it?"
>
> Written by Skypher
>
>


Skypher is always good for an insane post. She wins by a mile this time!


BDK

satyr

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Sep 8, 2001, 1:19:16 AM9/8/01
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I vote for:

Kronius

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Sep 8, 2001, 3:04:28 AM9/8/01
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> --2--
> [Nominated for thoughtfulness]
>
> "It's easier to practice what you preach if you practice more and
> preach less :-)"

How many will this make for sunny? I vote for this one.


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they are even born.

John Hearsey

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Sep 8, 2001, 9:41:54 AM9/8/01
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In article <jvmhptk3qdinpsshr...@4ax.com>,
silen...@peoplepc.com wrote

> Since the TQOTM nominations for July were pretty much nonexistent, I
> decided to combine the two months again. And if that sounds like a
> poor excuse, well, I have a fiancee . . . ;o)

With so few quotes I conclude that theists must be getting more
intelligent.

Suppose four is the best.

--
John Hearsey - aa1886


Karl E. Taylor

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Sep 8, 2001, 12:22:43 PM9/8/01
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> --3--

> "Read this part: "Pharaoh will refuse to listen to you--so that my
> wonders may be multiplied in Egypt." Now read this part: but the LORD
> hardened Pharaoh's heart This doesn't mean that God Himself hardened
> Pharaoh's heart. See how it says that Pharaoh went against God. Let me
> give you an example: Bob is mad at Shelly Bob's heart is hardened.
> Shelly hardened Bob's heart. This doesn't mean that Shelly herself
> actually went inside of Bob's body and made his heart hard just so he
> would be mad at her. It means that because Shelly did something to
> make Bob mad, that Bob's heart was hardened as a result of the anger
> at Shelly. Shelly hardened Bob's heart. Do you get it?"

> Written by Skypher
>
I vote for this one. Just because it is so stupid.

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Angelico

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On Fri, 07 Sep 2001 09:39:24 -0500, Dave Holloway
<silen...@peoplepc.com> wrote:

>--5--
>
>" You haven't heard me say they [Muslims, Hindus, etc.] are absurd.
>But its fairly self-evident who God has truly blessed in THIS world."
>
>Written by Georgann

Arrogant and silly... my vote.

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Conrad Knauer

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I'm voting for #5.

(posted + e-mailed)

Charles R Ward

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Sep 9, 2001, 9:27:38 AM9/9/01
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Dave Holloway <silen...@peoplepc.com> wrote in message news:<jvmhptk3qdinpsshr...@4ax.com>...
> Since the TQOTM nominations for July were pretty much nonexistent, I
> decided to combine the two months again. And if that sounds like a
> poor excuse, well, I have a fiancee . . . ;o)

My vote for #1.
Who wrote #2?



> --1--
>
> "The meanings aren't entirely hidden. You have to want to see them."
>
> Written by Georgann
>
>

> --2--
> [Nominated for thoughtfulness]
>
> "It's easier to practice what you preach if you practice more and
> preach less :-)"

Charles R Ward

Peter van Velzen

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"Dave Holloway" <silen...@peoplepc.com> schreef in bericht
news:jvmhptk3qdinpsshr...@4ax.com...


> Since the TQOTM nominations for July were pretty much nonexistent, I
> decided to combine the two months again. And if that sounds like a
> poor excuse, well, I have a fiancee . . . ;o)

I think you should have waited another month!

I vote for this:


>
> --1--
>
> "The meanings aren't entirely hidden. You have to want to see them."
>
> Written by Georgann

It is nicely obscure, doesn't sound stupid and is not a well known fallacy
either.

Still it is a great example of Theistic "reasoning"


Roy Thearle

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Dave Holloway <silen...@peoplepc.com> wrote in message news:<jvmhptk3qdinpsshr...@4ax.com>...
> --4--
>
> "If evolution were true, people would have their eye under their chin
> because there would be no reasonal design that would put it where it
> would function best and there would be no second eye for depth
> perception."
>
> Written by Taichi

????

This one.

Roy

Eric

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Sep 9, 2001, 6:58:28 PM9/9/01
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On Fri, 07 Sep 2001 09:39:24 -0500, Dave Holloway
<silen...@peoplepc.com> wrote:

>--4--
>
>"If evolution were true, people would have their eye under their chin
>because there would be no reasonal design that would put it where it
>would function best and there would be no second eye for depth
>perception."
>
>Written by Taichi

Sunny's is great, but this one is just so deliciously absurd...


Eric

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Nullifidian

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On Fri, 07 Sep 2001 09:39:24 -0500, Dave Holloway
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<posted and e-mailed>


>--4--
>
>"If evolution were true, people would have their eye under their chin
>because there would be no reasonal design that would put it where it
>would function best and there would be no second eye for depth
>perception."
>
>Written by Taichi

My vote goes to this one. What a sterling example of how badly
creationists can mangle evolutionary biology.
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On Mon, 10 Sep 2001 19:13:11 GMT, Nullifidian <nullif...@SPAMgodisdead.com> wrote:
>On Fri, 07 Sep 2001 09:39:24 -0500, Dave Holloway
><silen...@peoplepc.com> wrote:
>
><posted and e-mailed>
>>--4--
>>
>>"If evolution were true, people would have their eye under their chin
>>because there would be no reasonal design that would put it where it
>>would function best and there would be no second eye for depth
>>perception."
>>
>>Written by Taichi
>
>My vote goes to this one. What a sterling example of how badly
>creationists can mangle evolutionary biology.

Dogbert: what if people had their eyes on their feet? They would be able to
drive a car; wouldn't be able to date; soon the human race would be extinct.

Apostate

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Sep 10, 2001, 11:47:34 PM9/10/01
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"Kronius" <nitr...@hotmail.com> wrote in alt.atheism:

>> --2--
>> [Nominated for thoughtfulness]
>>
>> "It's easier to practice what you preach if you practice more and
>> preach less :-)"
>
>How many will this make for sunny? I vote for this one.

I'll get on board the bandwagon.

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Ed. Stoebenau

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On Fri, 07 Sep 2001 09:39:24 -0500, Dave Holloway
<silen...@peoplepc.com> wrote:


>--2--
>[Nominated for thoughtfulness]
>
>"It's easier to practice what you preach if you practice more and
>preach less :-)"

This one, which I imagine is stillsunny?


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Skeptic

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"Liz" <ehu...@donotspam.com> wrote in message
news:1blipto43lp80fnkg...@4ax.com...

> On Fri, 07 Sep 2001 09:39:24 -0500, Dave Holloway
<silen...@peoplepc.com>
> wrote:
>
>
> >--2--
> >[Nominated for thoughtfulness]
> >
> >"It's easier to practice what you preach if you practice more and
> >preach less :-)"
>
> Who wrote this? Doesn't matter. The rest of them are truly twisted. I
> vote for #2.
>

Sunny wrote it. (Ain't she sweet?)

Martin Crisp

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Sep 11, 2001, 5:23:27 AM9/11/01
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On Sat, 8 Sep 2001 0:39:24 +1000 the muse struck Dave Holloway, who
wrote (in message <jvmhptk3qdinpsshr...@4ax.com>):

[snip]

> --4--
>
> "If evolution were true, people would have their eye under their chin
> because there would be no reasonal design that would put it where it
> would function best and there would be no second eye for depth
> perception."
>
> Written by Taichi

This is so wrong on so many levels... That seems as good a criterion
for choosing it as any other... So I'll vote for Taichi.

[snip]

Have Fun
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Daneel

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Sep 7, 2001, 1:21:16 PM9/7/01
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[CCed]

Dave Holloway wrote:
<snip>


> --5--
>
> " You haven't heard me say they [Muslims, Hindus, etc.] are absurd.
> But its fairly self-evident who God has truly blessed in THIS world."
>
> Written by Georgann

I know Skypher's monstrosity will win, and it was a tough choice
between #2 and #5, but I vote for #5.


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Dave Holloway <silen...@peoplepc.com> wrote in message news:<jvmhptk3qdinpsshr...@4ax.com>...
> Since the TQOTM nominations for July were pretty much nonexistent, I
> decided to combine the two months again. And if that sounds like a
> poor excuse, well, I have a fiancee . . . ;o)
>
> Here are the nominations for Atheist Quote of the Month for
> July/August 2001. Vote for your favorite by emailing me, or by
> responding to this thread. Votes will be accepted until midnight, 12
> September, 2001. See rules below. Questions? Comments? Insults?
> Donations? Email me.

> --2--
> [Nominated for thoughtfulness]
>
> "It's easier to practice what you preach if you practice more and
> preach less :-)"

This one. On days like today (9/11), it helps to know that not all
theists are sadistic murdering thugs.

-PF

The Plasmatron

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Sep 12, 2001, 10:12:37 PM9/12/01
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Gotta go with #2

> --2--
> [Nominated for thoughtfulness]
>
> "It's easier to practice what you preach if you practice more and
> preach less :-)"


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