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okieinpain

(9,397 posts)
91. I'm super religious and I believe in evolution.
Fri Jan 20, 2012, 04:42 PM
Jan 2012

this article cracks me up. people can be so freakin stupid that it's stupid.

Evolution is just a theory Ichingcarpenter Jan 2012 #1
Then how do you explain this? limpyhobbler Jan 2012 #3
They ended up being all smokers after that Ichingcarpenter Jan 2012 #12
That's not a real photograph - mr blur Jan 2012 #100
I'm not so sure Mr Blur Son of Gob Jan 2012 #103
+1 WhoIsNumberNone Jan 2012 #18
'hypothesis' is a bit generous for creationism muriel_volestrangler Jan 2012 #21
I'd call it pigheadedness RainDog Jan 2012 #23
I thought the word is pass their understanding too Ichingcarpenter Jan 2012 #24
Technically zipplewrath Jan 2012 #53
Exactly. surrealAmerican Jan 2012 #78
An alternative theory.. Fumesucker Jan 2012 #2
Disagree Possumpoint Jan 2012 #5
Do you also disagree with the theory in the OP? n/t Fumesucker Jan 2012 #8
The OP notes there are many people with religious belief that understand and accept evolution RainDog Jan 2012 #9
"Religious belief interferes with people's understanding of evolution" Fumesucker Jan 2012 #13
it also appears to interfere with a govt that cares about the poor and the middle class RainDog Jan 2012 #6
This message was self-deleted by its author RainDog Jan 2012 #4
just wow limpyhobbler Jan 2012 #7
more graphs to come! RainDog Jan 2012 #10
This message was self-deleted by its author RainDog Jan 2012 #29
So of the nations surveyed, we come in next to last? WhoIsNumberNone Jan 2012 #16
And notice how the top nations all have social democracies RainDog Jan 2012 #19
That is PATHETIC Arugula Latte Jan 2012 #45
yeah. and people around here don't like to see uncomfortable truths RainDog Jan 2012 #52
Yep. A big reason our country is in so much trouble is because of religion-bred ignorance/delusion Arugula Latte Jan 2012 #89
well, I do think there's a difference b/t specific issues RainDog Jan 2012 #93
Fascinating chart..... dixiegrrrrl Jan 2012 #83
wow... that is scary Marrah_G Jan 2012 #99
This message was self-deleted by its author RainDog Jan 2012 #11
2008 Electoral College Results - 3 Maps RainDog Jan 2012 #15
Boy, it really drops sharply when you get to the Christian denominations, doesn't it? WhoIsNumberNone Jan 2012 #14
I would - Catholics and liturgical Christians - i.e. Episcopalians, Lutherans, etc. RainDog Jan 2012 #17
This message was self-deleted by its author Tesha Jan 2012 #76
Catholic theologians have long accepted evolution bklyncowgirl Jan 2012 #109
I have never had a problem reconciling the two. Are_grits_groceries Jan 2012 #20
I respect that some people have a belief in god RainDog Jan 2012 #22
Your election graph is inaccurate. mmonk Jan 2012 #25
I got it from huffpo. can you find an accurate one, snookums? :) RainDog Jan 2012 #27
You are aggravated with a map direction? dixiegrrrrl Jan 2012 #84
got the correct one RainDog Jan 2012 #28
No problem. mmonk Jan 2012 #32
I'm glad you pointed it out RainDog Jan 2012 #33
Thanks for the thread. mmonk Jan 2012 #34
go for it, mr. economist guy! :) RainDog Jan 2012 #35
. mmonk Jan 2012 #39
This message was self-deleted by its author RainDog Jan 2012 #26
"Belief gets in the way of thinking" hobbit709 Jan 2012 #30
... RainDog Jan 2012 #36
This message was self-deleted by its author RainDog Jan 2012 #31
The interpretation of religion interferes with understanding LeftinOH Jan 2012 #37
Well no shit, when you fill a persons brain with stupid from a young age snooper2 Jan 2012 #38
religion = insanity.... mike_c Jan 2012 #40
Intolerance = delusional, willful ignorance. HappyMe Jan 2012 #41
I don't "tolerate" delusion.... mike_c Jan 2012 #42
Stating that religion = insanity educates no one, HappyMe Jan 2012 #43
what's interesting about these stats RainDog Jan 2012 #44
that's why, by definition, they are not sane.... mike_c Jan 2012 #46
Thank goodness we have people like you to point out the insane! HappyMe Jan 2012 #47
actually, you can change my mind in an instant.... mike_c Jan 2012 #49
Isn't the definition of insanity... BillStein Jan 2012 #80
I think it's more complicated than that RainDog Jan 2012 #48
yes, but implicit in the argument that religious believers have been psychologically abused... mike_c Jan 2012 #50
in that case, people need help to come to terms with reality RainDog Jan 2012 #51
in reply to your edit RainDog Jan 2012 #57
There are lots of other statistical maps that could be overlaid on those MNBrewer Jan 2012 #54
Also the states that receive federal taxes vs those who pay them RainDog Jan 2012 #56
I don't have access to this article at this time RainDog Jan 2012 #111
K/R Dawson Leery Jan 2012 #55
Religious belief interferes with people. sarcasmo Jan 2012 #58
1925 - The Scopes "Monkey" Trial BrendaBrick Jan 2012 #59
Inherit the wind is a great movie! RainDog Jan 2012 #64
Inherit The Wind is in my Top 10 BrendaBrick Jan 2012 #79
I love that movie too RainDog Jan 2012 #81
William Jennings Byran, who defended creationism, was supported by the KKK RainDog Jan 2012 #74
On the nces link BrendaBrick Jan 2012 #82
The Arkansas Nine RainDog Jan 2012 #94
What's interesting is that the right wing has used the same fears for decades RainDog Jan 2012 #106
Post removed Post removed Jan 2012 #60
LOL RainDog Jan 2012 #62
You are so funny!!! Lol!!! Lost-in-FL Jan 2012 #65
Aspirin? Solly Mack Jan 2012 #66
that poster has evolved to another lifeform - a tombstone n/t RainDog Jan 2012 #67
Good. I know stupid has to hurt so I offered up an aspirin. Solly Mack Jan 2012 #68
the first interaction I had with this person RainDog Jan 2012 #69
Me, too. Solly Mack Jan 2012 #70
Bout Fuckin Time. Warren DeMontague Jan 2012 #73
a fab book on this is Larry Witham's "Where Darwin Meets the Bible" MisterP Jan 2012 #61
the only one I saw was just by country RainDog Jan 2012 #63
speaking of the KKK RainDog Jan 2012 #71
It's amazing to see exactly what stupidity does to the brain. hyphenate Jan 2012 #72
I want to be better than that RainDog Jan 2012 #75
This message was self-deleted by its author Tesha Jan 2012 #77
Your graphs and links have made this one of the most informative posts dixiegrrrrl Jan 2012 #85
Thanks! RainDog Jan 2012 #87
I have zero use for religion in any form, but even less for the ones that intentionally deceive. Moostache Jan 2012 #86
This message was self-deleted by its author RainDog Jan 2012 #88
This message was self-deleted by its author RainDog Jan 2012 #90
On those *creepy feelings* BrendaBrick Jan 2012 #92
This message was self-deleted by its author RainDog Jan 2012 #95
fraud vs fact BrendaBrick Jan 2012 #96
I'm just not that interested in that book anymore RainDog Jan 2012 #97
I don't know if this still applies BrendaBrick Jan 2012 #102
This message was self-deleted by its author RainDog Jan 2012 #107
I lived 25 years in Wheaton, IL, the first question you were asked was what church did you go to? riderinthestorm Jan 2012 #101
I'm super religious and I believe in evolution. okieinpain Jan 2012 #91
are you Christian? RainDog Jan 2012 #98
i know you weren't asking me, but i am a christian and i believe in evolution arely staircase Jan 2012 #110
Funny but true explanation from a segment on The Big Bang Theory: Ilsa Jan 2012 #104
and that seems to get to the crux of the problem! :) n/t RainDog Jan 2012 #105
Evolution is Satan's religion! B Calm Jan 2012 #108
k/r Dawson Leery Jun 2012 #112
interesting graphs, huh? RainDog Jun 2012 #113
The percents among Buddhists and Hindus explain why China and India are kicking our asses in science yardwork Nov 2012 #114
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