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Tag Archives: Superstition
Hajj, the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, explained for non-Muslims
Quite simply, Hajj is a senseless gathering of indoctrinated, superstitious people who believe the writings in a so-called “holy book” and follow traditions dating back to the Dark Ages. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Vox It’s like Burning Man, … Continue reading
Posted in Religion
Tagged Eid al-Adha, God, Grand Mosque, Hajj, Islam, Mecca, Muslims, Ramadan, Religion, Saudi Arabia, Superstition
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Prophet’s cloak attracts Ramadan faithful in Istanbul
The “prophet’s cloak”? Really? Have these people not heard of the Shroud of Turin? At what point do grown men realize they’re acting like idiotic children? Don’t they see the similarities in their copy-cat faiths? My goodness!!! People across the globe need … Continue reading
Posted in Religion
Tagged Christianity, Faith, Islam, Istanbul, Noah's Ark, Prophet's Cloak, Religion, Shroud of Turin, Superstition, Turkey
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Divisive religious beliefs humanity’s biggest challenge: Grayling
A.C. Grayling is right on point with his views on religion, which has been a thorn on humanity since the beginning of civilization. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Relaxnews October 30, 2015 11:00 AM Relaxnews British philosopher A.C. Grayling … Continue reading
Posted in Religion
Tagged A.C. Grayling, Atheism, Civilization, New College of Humanities, Philosophy, Religion, Religious Beliefs, Superstition, Tribalism
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Human Evolution’s Biggest Questions May Find Answers in New Analysis
I can imagine Evangelical Christians reading this article, not that many of them would, and thinking how false the whole thing is; instead believing the Adam and Eve myth described in the book of Genesis in the Bible. Some of the people … Continue reading
Posted in Science
Tagged Adam and Eve, Bible, Evangelical Christians, Evolution, Fossil, Genesis, Humans, Religion, Science, Superstition
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Love Letters to Richard Dawkins
Isn’t it amusing how emotional (and loving) religious people are? These morons believe they have all the answers. They don’t for one minute stop to question any of the things inculcated in them by their ignorant parents; beliefs in the fairy tales surrounding one … Continue reading
Posted in Religion
Tagged Bible, Book of Mormon, Evolutionary Biologist, Faith, Koran, Religion, Richard Dawkins, Science, Scientology, Superstition
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Richard Dawkins stunned by Stupidity
Check out the interview below and be amazed, as I was, at the utter ignorance of a grown man! He literally believes the Book of Genesis, the first book of the Old Testament in the Bible. What a “scientific” volume that … Continue reading
Posted in General Discussion
Tagged Bible, Evolution, Evolutionary Biologist, Genesis, God, Old Testament, Richard Dawkins, Science, Scientist, Superstition
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Pat Condell: Choosing to be Offended
This time around Pat Condell puts a different spin on his discourse, yet once again he makes his point, and makes it well; nothing new there… TGO Video: YouTube
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Tagged Animal Cruelty, Free Speech, Halal, Islam, Muslims, Pat Condell, Religion, Superstition, Vegetarian
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Extreme genital mutilation on retreat in Somaliland
Scary, isn’t it? The number of women who have suffered, and continue to suffer, all because of religious (superstitious) beliefs. Had women invented religions, and been the stronger of the sexes, would they have kept men “pure” by cutting off … Continue reading
Posted in Religion
Tagged Africa, Female Genital Mutilation, Islam, Middle East, Muslims, Qatar, Religion, Saudi Arabia, Superstition
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The Virgin Birth: Why We Believe
People can justify anything. When a person or group of persons decides to believe in something, regardless of how absurd that something may be, they’re going to believe it; period. Believing in miracles, virgin births, the supernatural, etc. is ridiculous. … Continue reading
Supernatural Experiences May Boost Religious Giving
Yes, absolutely. People who are whacked-out and actually believe that God spoke to them or any other number of stupidities are definitely more likely to give to churches. The amount of money that mankind has given to religious institutions since … Continue reading
Posted in Religion
Tagged Bing, eBay, Existence of God, God, Google, Heaven, Religion, Superstition, Twitter, Yahoo
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Muslims can quench thirst in Ramadan: Iran cleric
These people (Muslims) eat cow manure by the boatload! With their infatuation with Allah, Muhammad, the Koran, and everything else superstitious and barbaric, they are a throw-back to the Stone Age. It would actually be a good thing if they … Continue reading
Witch hunts in Papua New Guinea linked to jealousy
Once again religious superstition, which of course is accompanied by ignorance and violence, rears its ugly head, this time in New Guinea. And naturally, once again religious superstition is covered up, this time they attribute these horrific crimes to jealousy … Continue reading
The pope and the devil: Is Francis an exorcist?
Oh boy, here we go… The superstitious mumbo-jumbo of the Catholic Church, and Christian idiots at large, discussing exorcism and the devil. When will human beings grow up, and more importantly develop their ability at critical thinking and common sense? … Continue reading
Posted in Religion
Tagged Catholic Church, Catholics, Devil, Exorcism, Exorcist, Pope, Rome, Saint Peter's Square, Superstition, Vatican
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Sam Harris: On Interpreting Scripture
Sam Harris talks about the absurdity of religion. TGO Video: YouTube
Posted in Sam Harris
Tagged Bible, Big Think, God, Google, Koran, Religion, Sam Harris, Science, Superstition, Yahoo
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Accused witch burned alive in Papua New Guinea
Superstition strikes again… TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press Associated Press PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea (AP) — A mob stripped, tortured and bound a woman accused of witchcraft, then burned her alive in front of hundreds of … Continue reading
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Tagged Faith, Mount Hagen, New Guinea, Papua, Religion, Superstition, Torture, Western Highlands Province, Witchcraft
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5 Mayan Apocalypse Myths Debunked
Doomsday is almost upon us… Aren’t you scared? The religious nit-wits are… TGO Refer to story below. Source: LiveScience By Stephanie Pappas, LiveScience Senior Writer | LiveScience.com On Friday, Dec. 21, some say, the Mayan apocalypse will arrive and the … Continue reading
Posted in Religion, Science
Tagged 12/21/12, Bing, Doomsday, Earth, Google, LiveScience, NASA, Near-Earth Object, Nibiru, Superstition, Yahoo, Zecharia Sitchin
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Does Anyone Really Believe in the Mayan Apocalypse?
If human history (and present-day human behavior) has taught us anything, it has taught us that human beings are a superstitious and gullible species; capable of believing ANYTHING. Depending on the culture and level of indoctrination, people will accept anything … Continue reading
Posted in Religion
Tagged Bible, December 21 2012, Doomsday, LiveScience, Maya, Mythology, Numerology, Religion, Superstition, World of the Ancient Maya
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Loch Ness Monster used to debunk evolution in state-funded school
This story should be disturbing to ALL Americans on several fronts; religious or otherwise! It’s no wonder our children are falling behind in the sciences… They are continually being bombarded by the superstitious nonsense of the religious “right” in this … Continue reading
Posted in Religion
Tagged Associated Press, Bible, Evolution, God, Loch Ness Monster, Louisiana, Science, Scotland, Scripture, Superstition
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Pat Condell: The taste of multiculturalism
As always, Pat Condell is right on point. TGO Video: YouTube
Posted in Pat Condell
Tagged Animal Cruelty, Animal Rights, England, Google, Islam, Jews, Muslims, Patriot Act, Religion, Superstition
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Vatican translates Latin document – 34 years later
Wow… Awesome… Just imagine, a document which guides bishops in distinguishing a bona fide apparition from a bogus one. Cool… Sounds very “scientific” to me. I had a “vision” the other day that “told me” the following: “People are really, … Continue reading
‘Witch’ boy murderers jailed for life
This line, stated by the prosecuting attorney in the case of the boy murderers, speaks volumes: “It is hard to believe in this day and age anyone can believe someone was practising witchcraft.” I ask: how is witchcraft, which no … Continue reading
Posted in Religion
Tagged Catholic Church, Democratic Republic of Congo, Google, London, London Borough of Newham, News, Paris, Religion, Superstition, Witchcraft
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UK jury convicts 2 of killing boy for ‘witchcraft’
If these incidents weren’t so sad and tragic they would be the stuff of comedies… Witchcraft, yes, you read correctly, a boy was killed for witchcraft. Isn’t belief in religious faith and superstition a “wonderful quality” for humans to possess? … Continue reading
Posted in Religion
Tagged Faith, Google, London, News, Paris, Religious Belief, Superstition, Witchcraft, Yahoo
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Sam Harris: Religions Are Failed Sciences
The use of reason and commons sense, two characteristics religious individuals lack, will hopefully someday be common to all. Until then, mankind will continue to live in darkness, although there is light at the end of the tunnel. TGO Video: … Continue reading
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Tagged Big Think.com, Bing, Google, Religion, Sam Harris, Science, Superstition, Yahoo
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Pat Condell: The curse of faith
People in general, even those who are not necessarily religious, usually don’t like to criticize faith or religious belief; but someone has to do it. Thank “God” for those who do… TGO Video: YouTube
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Tagged Faith, Google, Hell, Jesus, Pat Condell, Religion, Scripture, Spirituality, Superstition, Yahoo, YouTube
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Apocalypse Not Now: 2012 Doomsday Predictions Debunked by NASA
Dim-witted people continue to believe all kinds of superstitions regarding an apocalypse. It almost seems as if religious individuals (as most end-of-days believers are) actually want some cataclysmic event to occur. Sorry people, there is no evidence for any such … Continue reading
Posted in Science
Tagged Apocalypse, Astronomy, Earth, Google, Maya Calendar, Moon, NASA, Science, Sun, Superstition
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11/11/11 Superstition: Why We Believe in Numerology
Just for fun… TGO Refer to story below. Source: ABC News Photography: Getty Images By CHRISTINA CARON (@cdcaron) Nov. 11, 2011 It’s a day that arrives once in a century: 11/11/11. The unique pattern of numbers has inspired weddings, New … Continue reading
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Tagged 11/11/11, ABCNews.com, Google, Marriage, Numerology, Superstition, Wordpress, Yahoo
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Superstitions
If anyone ever says, as I repeatedly say, that religions (ALL RELIGIONS) are nothing but superstitious relics from mankind’s infancy, fashioned during a time when our ancestors were ignorant and fearful of the world around them – believe it! What … Continue reading
Posted in General Discussion, Religion
Tagged Africa, Brazil, Catholicism, Christianity, Christians, Google, Islam, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jews, Judaism, Mormonism, Mormons, Muslims, Religion, Rituals, Sao Paulo, Scientology, Superstition, Umbanda, Wicca, Wordpress
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Indians with asthma line up to swallow live fish
Superstitious nonsense… It will be a long, long time before people throughout the world rid themselves of superstitious belief. In fact, that day may never come. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press By OMER FAROOQ, Associated Press HYDERABAD, … Continue reading
Posted in General Discussion, Religion
Tagged Asthma, Facebook, Google, Health, Hindu, Hindu Saint, Hyderabad, India, Ludhiana, Medicine, Superstition, Twitter, Wordpress, Yahoo
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Texas governor calls for prayers for rain amid fires
The Governor of Texas is asking people to pray for rain. Really? Are they going to pray to the same God whose tsunami recently devastated Japan, or is this another God they’re supposed to pray to? Is everyone in the … Continue reading
US man’s healing prompts Newman’s beatification
It is difficult for me to believe that there are people in this world, in the year 2010, who believe that miracles exist and that praying to some imaginary God or silly “saint” actually works. I realize the stupidity of … Continue reading
Pope all but endorses authenticity of Turin Shroud
More BS from the Pope… The article below states that “… Benedict didn’t raise the scientific questions that surround the linen and whether it might be a medieval forgery. Instead, he delivered a powerful meditation on the faith that holds … Continue reading
Guyana cops look into teen’s death after exorcism
A child is dead as a result of the stupidity of the people around her. And of course, what’s at the root of the ignorance and stupidity? Religion and superstitious belief, which really are synonymous. TGO Refer to story below. … Continue reading
Posted in Religion
Tagged Canal Number Two, Exorcism, Georgetown, Guyana, Religion, Spirits, Superstition
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