Climate Change - only a theory

It seems there are people out there who are unable to tell the difference between a scientific theory and a conspiracy theory.

My response to idiots who continue to dis Science

Pact with the Devil

Billy
Pat Robertson recently made offensive remarks regarding Haiti and the recent earthquake there, saying that Haiti had made a pact with the devil. Remembering the way the devil tempted Jesus with worldly goods, the pact with the devil is to obtain fame, fortune, long life, and a good wordly reputation. From this evidence, it seems to me that Robertson is the one who made a pact with the devil since he, more than Haiti, is enjoying the fruits that such pacts supposedly bring.


HakonMontag said on: February 2, 2010, 1:16 pm
The only people that think Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson are role models are the fools who keep sending them money.

Good way to bash all Christians though isn't it...

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Curmudgeon said on: February 2, 2010, 11:30 am
If both Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson are supposed to be role models of what it means to be a Christian, then I thank God that I am not.
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Jack-Ruby said on: February 2, 2010, 8:56 am
Quick1, yes Pat does appear to exhibit some generosity in giving away the money that was given to him by his parishioners. If he gave it all away and lived in a humble Christ like manner as opposed to giving away a very small % of what he actually dupes people into giving him to support his extragavant lifestyle I might agree with you and reserve judgment. This guy is a charlatan and a huckster. Nothing more. The fact that anyone actually gives people like this money of their own free will is a sad statement on our society. On the other hand I can save your soul for a one time donation of fifty dollars. Interested?
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montanaeasy56 said on: February 2, 2010, 7:11 am
I'm thinking, according to Robertson, that since the Haitians made a pact with the devil, then wouldn't we being going AGAINST God's will to volunteer any assistance to the Haitians. Maybe we need to pull all our troops, take back any monies and save ourselves BEFORE God's wrath comes down on us.
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quick1 said on: February 1, 2010, 4:34 pm
Jack -
I believe you're actually referring to Jerry Falwell, although I think that Robertson generally concurred with Falwell during a live interview, but then apologized profusely a day later for his language and for his mis-interpretation of the argument. I'm not sure, of course, that's just what I recall from almost a decade ago. Perhaps you have detailed transcripts of his words?
I agree that Pat makes a lot of poorly-worded statements (on several other occasions over the years too). So does everyone else in the public limelight; we can pick and choose to be offended. I don't particularly care for the man or a lot of his message, but I don't really pay him much attention him either.
All I can say is that the man certainly has a philanthropic streak about him, having provided aid for disaster relief and education in countries around the world for years.
So unless you and I can cough up $3 million in aid and dozens of doctors to help treat the sick in Haiti today, I suggest we reserve judgement.
Cheers.
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Jack-Ruby said on: February 1, 2010, 3:30 pm
Yeah Quck1, that Pat Robertson is a real stand-up guy. Like when he said 9/11 was God's punishment to America that was really moving.
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getaclue said on: February 1, 2010, 2:41 pm
foosball is the devil!
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quick1 said on: February 1, 2010, 1:50 pm
Billy -
Just so you know, Pat's comments are based on the historical accounts of the 1791 slave rebellion at Bois Caiman, where slaves supposedly made a famous pact with the devil in exchange for victory over the French. Haiti's subsequent history has led many religious figures and historians, including members of Haiti's own govermnent, to believe the country is "cursed."
Pat also called, according to his beliefs, for intense prayer for all Haitians. His 700 Club humanitarian arm has been providing health care, basic education, and job training skills in Haiti for almost a decade, and they have delivered shipments of over three millions dollars worth of medications to Haiti just last week.
My guess is that Pat's actions probably make up for his occasional foot-in-mouth comments.
What's your contribution?
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rinnie said on: February 1, 2010, 10:22 am
Spot on!!

Disaster Diverted Downtown Helena

"My employees, by the luck of grace, heard that smoke detector"

luck of grace? a first,this is an another example how people speak without thinking first about what they are saying.

I was watching James Randi on You Tube last night and he rants on about how badly most of us speak, and I am sure I am just as guilty. So when thiest's give God credit for a so called miracle, they don't even think about what they are saying. It still drives me crazy when it happens. Every day in the news you see this, EVERY DAY.

James Randi is a hero of the Skeptic community. The man who offers a million dollars for proof of supernatural/paranormal powers. People have actually submitted claims and so called proof, but he has yet give the money over.

Haiti

Haiti is Hell on earth, it was that way before the earth quake. Jamaica is a close 2nd. I have been to Kingston and I have never seen such poverty anywhere else in the world. I think mostly its becuase they are islands very few can escape. Most are children of the slave trade and left behind.











Because of the extreme poverty and its hopeless people, religion thrives. A young woman was pulled out after 50 hours of being buried alive in a mall and instead of giving credit to the Icelanders who rescued her, she said she never stopped praying and never lost faith. Makes me mad. It's even sillier because like most Europeans the Ice Landers tend to be non-religious. Not saying this group was or was not, but she still give God all the credit as usual. (and of course what about those others who prayed and died?)

Santa was kind this year

Now that I have a new laptop, I can blog regularly again. I could blog before now, but trying to share a computer with two teens is not easy.

Santa, or Mr. Clause as I call my hubby bought me a Compaq notebook for Xmas this year. Its more than we usually spend for the season, but it will be enough for years to come. Next year I will ask for something not quite so expensive.

The best part is now with my new job I am next door to the public library which has free wireless Internet. It's not as fast as my cable connection at home, but I can't complain. I now take my lunch hour at the library only about a block away from my office and check my email and surf the net.