""Think about Joan of Arc or Martin Luther King, for example. " Why? these are figures that lived long before I existed. Pretty much everything about their state of mind is hearsay now. They are more legend than human,…"
-
Simon Paynton
- Male
- United Kingdom
- Blog Posts (1)
- Discussions (1161)
- Events (2)
- Groups (12)
- Photos (7)
- Photo Albums (1)
- Videos
Simon Paynton's Groups
Simon Paynton's Discussions
Jesus died for our sins
Started this discussion. Last reply by Misty: Baytheist Living! 14 hours ago. 120 Replies 0 Likes
This idea can have logic and great value even for an atheist. Not that long ago I offered for some angry people to kick my head in, to prove a point about how men should treat women (i.e. don't…Continue
What do women want?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Simon Paynton Mar 20. 242 Replies 1 Like
This is what I need to know. I don't want to comment, only listen. Continue
Power, status and wealth - why don't they make us truly happy? Or do they?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Yahweh Oct 27, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Perhaps those things are not valuable in themselves. Sometimes they can be a cheap buzz, an easy distraction from more constructive and innovative activities and objectives. Continue
When do you turn the other cheek, and when do you take action?
Started Aug 14, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
I will turn the other cheek if:I think the other person is right, and I'm wrongit doesn't matterI wish to forgive the other personI want to keep the peace, and peace is the most important thing at…Continue
Music
Gifts Received
Simon Paynton has not received any gifts yet
Simon Paynton's Page
Latest Activity
James Cox replied to Simon Paynton's discussion 'Jesus died for our sins'"Dang, that one just might do the job!
Is it crying, or having a humor convulsion? ;p)
"
archaeopteryx replied to Simon Paynton's discussion 'Jesus died for our sins'"RE: "emotacons would hardly touch my actually meaning" - not even THIS one?
"
James Cox replied to Simon Paynton's discussion 'Jesus died for our sins'"Yes, in a celebratory sense I think....emotacons would hardly touch my actually meaning....so how many lines can an atheist read between? "
James Cox replied to Simon Paynton's discussion 'Jesus died for our sins'"Thank you. Sadly I am still trying to clean up the resulting mess, atleast the oceans were not compromised..;p)"
archaeopteryx replied to Simon Paynton's discussion 'Jesus died for our sins'"Now THAT's what I call a fair exchange - I have often asked Professor Robert to be open about his own beliefs, but he prefers to ask ours, rather than reveal his."
Barry Adamson replied to Simon Paynton's discussion 'Jesus died for our sins'"Don't believe in it in the literal sense, which is how most take it. However, it is a nice thought in terms of the allegorical meaning Jesus implied when he spoke of the bread becoming his body and the wine becoming his blood, essentially…"
archaeopteryx replied to Simon Paynton's discussion 'Jesus died for our sins'"What are your own beliefs regarding transubstantiation, Barry?"
archaeopteryx replied to Simon Paynton's discussion 'Jesus died for our sins'"RE: "I have been dating a rather charming gal" - knowing your recent history, James, all I can say is, "Yay, YOU! You go Boy --!""
Barry Adamson replied to Simon Paynton's discussion 'Jesus died for our sins'"Oh, no. I get it - the wine."
Barry Adamson replied to Simon Paynton's discussion 'Jesus died for our sins'"First off, materialization was supposed to be memorialization. How that got changed without me catching it is beyond me. "
James Cox replied to Simon Paynton's discussion 'Jesus died for our sins'"Actually there is so much nuttyness that I feel a little disoriented thinking about details. If we could just get some of our neighbors to lossen up, this could be a fine little planet."
James Cox replied to Simon Paynton's discussion 'Jesus died for our sins'"I think you missed the 'real' point of the day! I should not need to hint! ;p)"
Barry Adamson replied to Simon Paynton's discussion 'Jesus died for our sins'"Sounds to me like you still harbor an embedded belief of transubstantiation considering your awkwardness regarding the bread used in the sacraments. It also sounds that what was alien to you was the fact that these particular Lutherans lean…"
James Cox replied to Simon Paynton's discussion 'Jesus died for our sins'"I have been dating a rather charming gal that is a Lutheran. Yesterday, as a way to show my glassnost sensibilities, I went to church with her and, after a few hours of intellectual preparation previous, took communian. It was ok, they used a…"
Profile Information
- Your Religious Status
- Atheist
- Age
- 41-46
- Relationship Status
- In a Relationship
- Why are you here?
- Exploring
- The religion you left
- Was never a part of one
- Think Atheist Travel Network Couch Availability - Are you able to host anyone now?
- No
- How did you hear about Think Atheist?
- Stumble Upon
My music mixes
Here are some mp3 albums of electronic music I put together.
https://www.myotherdrive.com/dyn/file/872.425510.02092009.32671.6a64fi/DJ_Flake_-_80s_mixtape_2.mp3
https://www.myotherdrive.com/dyn/file/981.205608.27022010.18019.6a65fi/DJ_Flake_-_Hardcore_vibes.mp3
https://www.myotherdrive.com/dyn/file/299.244218.19112008.36378.6a64fi/DJ_Flake_-_Megan_mix_6.03.mp3
stuff I like:
Simon Paynton's Photos
Simon Paynton's Blog
Mathematics of altruism
Posted on July 27, 2012 at 12:56pm 0 Comments 1 Like
http://plus.maths.org/content/does-it-pay-be-nice-maths-altruism-part-i
Mathematical evidence that cooperation evolves naturally as a successful strategy.
This is one of the most interesting things I've read for a long time. Don't worry, it's not too mathematical. I recommend printing it out if you want to read it.
I believe we need to know why these things…
ContinueComment Wall (19 comments)
- At 12:10pm on November 28, 2012,
Anne Guevarra said… Thank you! :)
- At 8:34am on November 28, 2012,
Maya Komrik said… I meant, HE studies your stuff
- At 8:34am on November 28, 2012, Maya Komrik said…
He does. It studies your stuff, seriously
- At 7:31pm on November 16, 2012,
Codie L Miller said… is that hugh laurie from blackadder the third as your default? AWESOME show! caught it one night on PBS.
- At 4:49pm on November 11, 2012,
a spears said… - Hey there, I'm behind on my reading since I got two new books last week. Sorry it's taking me a while. I didn't want you to think I'd forgotten or something. :)
- At 2:12pm on October 11, 2012, James Cox said…
Hay, thanks for the add! People, I have never meet, keep adding me as friends, must be a trend of something?
Take care,
James
- At 8:26am on October 11, 2012,
Heather Spoonheim said… Hey, thanks for the add, :D
- At 5:44am on October 11, 2012, archaeopteryx said…
Thanks, Si - what took you so long?
- At 1:32pm on October 2, 2012,
Hope said… Glad to be friends Simon!
- At 8:44am on July 20, 2012,
Seán Ó Briain said… Mad as a box of frogs! ;)
What's new today
Events
Forum
America - "Love It or Leave It"
Started by Ed in Small Talk. Last reply by Tom Sarbeck 26 minutes ago. 36 Replies 0 Likes
Blog Posts
The Republicans accelerate their downward spiral
Posted by Unseen on June 19, 2013 at 1:26pm 10 Comments 0 Likes
Videos
Services we love
Check out our new mobile/tablet version of Think Atheist! www.ThinkAtheist.com/m
© 2013 Created by Morgan Matthew.
