Absolutely Nothing: Atheists on What They Know About What They Pretend to Discuss

[Jan Ardena]

I was wondering about an underlieing reason why you think they way you do.

But why do you keep bringing up racism?

 

[sideshowbob]

You’re trying to say the theory of evolution occurs.

You need to learn the difference between the fact of evolution and the theory of evolution. The theory of evolution explains how evolution works.

 

[billvon]

You’re trying to say the theory of evolution occurs. You need to need to show that it does. Otherwise we’ve no reason to accept it.

Jan Ardena: "We see evidence of evolution all around us. . . .Of course I accept evolution. I see evolution occur. Every single person accepts evolution. . . .Are you blind/deaf? Nobody rejects evolution."

I guess, per Jan Ardena, you are blind/deaf.

 

[Jan Ardena]

If you didn't accept gravity after thinking about it, what would that mean?

Answer my question first.
I asked it first.

 

[Jan Ardena]

You need to learn the difference between the fact of evolution and the theory of evolution. The theory of evolution explains how evolution works.

No it doesn’t.
Unless it occurs.
Which we have yet to ascertain.

 

[sideshowbob]

Answer my question first.

I did answer your question. Thinking about evolution and rejecting it is the same as thinking about gravity and rejecting it - irrational.

 

[Beer w/Straw]

But why do you keep bringing up racism?

You strike me as racist.

 

[Jan Ardena]

I did answer your question. Thinking about evolution and rejecting it is the same as thinking about gravity and rejecting it - irrational.

What you’re trying to say, is that the theory of evolution occurs. Show me the evidence. Or just believe it. No need for tricks.

 

[sideshowbob]

The theory of evolution explains how evolution works.

No it doesn’t.
Unless it occurs.

It does occur.

Which we have yet to ascertain.

"We" have. You might not have. Your denial is irrelevant.

 

[Jan Ardena]

You strike me as racist.

Why do I?

 

[sideshowbob]

What you’re trying to say, is that the theory of evolution occurs.

No. A theory does not occur. A theory explains an occurrence.

 

[Jan Ardena]

It does occur.

So you believe.

"We" have. You might not have. Your denial is irrelevant.

Obviously not.
If it is, then leave it alone.

 

[sideshowbob]

It does occur.

So you believe.

Belief has nothing to do with it. Evolution is a fact.

Your denial is irrelevant.

Obviously not.
If it is, then leave it alone.

I need to point out that it's irrelevant.

 

[Jan Ardena]

No. A theory does not occur. A theory explains an occurrence.

The occurrence needs to occur. That’s the problem you’re having trouble with.

 

[sideshowbob]

The occurrence needs to occur. That’s the problem you’re having trouble with.

Evolution does occur. You may be having trouble with it but science isn't.

 

[Beer w/Straw]

Why do I?

What are you asking me for?

I'm just a stupid little white girl.

 

[Jan Ardena]

Belief has nothing to do with it. Evolution is a fact.

We’ve established that.

I need to point out that it's irrelevant.

If my denial is irrelevant, leave the subject alone.
Notice I don’t try and force theism down your throat?

 

[Jan Ardena]

What are you asking me for?

I'm just a stupid little white girl.

What are you talking about?
Talk sensibly.

 

[Beer w/Straw]

What are you talking about?
Talk sensibly.

Are you making fun of me for being stupid now?

 

[sideshowbob]

Notice I don’t try and force theism down your throat?

I didn't say anything about theism. You didn't need to mention it at all.

But it does seem to be necessary to point out the difference between a fact and the theory that explains the fact. I doubt that you will understand the distinction but it might be useful to somebody else.