tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488651241352366915.post5291881274539576949..comments2024-01-15T04:46:58.572-05:00Comments on Atheist Camel: Next time I’ll just say “GOD, NO!”Dromedary Humphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14165566701791663057noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488651241352366915.post-75161925799002058872013-02-05T11:17:31.713-05:002013-02-05T11:17:31.713-05:00Thanks for your perspective.
Seems his 3.6 star ...Thanks for your perspective. <br /><br />Seems his 3.6 star rating amazon confirms we're not alone in our opinion. While I love him on TV, I'd think twice before buying another of his books.Dromedary Humphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14165566701791663057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488651241352366915.post-23336519176077432892013-02-04T23:17:19.801-05:002013-02-04T23:17:19.801-05:00My wife, who is gradually drifting away from theis...My wife, who is gradually drifting away from theism, found this book in a drawer said she might read it. I suggested that she shouldn't. Not because I think it will turn her off of atheism but because I think it's not very good.<br /><br />Others have commented on the over-use of the word "fuck" and I concur. However, to me the most annoying part was that when the book came out the New Atheism was just hitting its stride, and I thought this was Penn's attempt to contribute to the “marketplace of ideas” — that's an expression he loves to use.<br /><br />Instead, he spends a bit of time talking about atheism and then goes off on various tangents that are not interesting. And this brings me to my objection about the marketing of the book ...<br /><br />Some people have said that it's silly that I thought the book would be about atheism. They point out that the subtitle includes the words “... and other magical tales.” But every time I look at that cover I think, “This was intended to look like a book about atheism.”<br /><br />I feel like I was conned. If I'd known what the book actually was I would not have purchased it.<br /><br />I usually give books I buy to the local library, but I won't do so with this one. I think it will actually turn people off from atheism unless they know <i>other</i> atheists to give balance to their impressions.Neosimian Sapienshttp://www.neosimian.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488651241352366915.post-62627704091238245232012-04-07T10:39:24.140-04:002012-04-07T10:39:24.140-04:00I imagine someone will post a "review" o...I imagine someone will post a "review" of this book without reading it, complaining that the book is anti-Christian. It isn't. It could be viewed as anti-religion (Penn skewers a variety of religious beliefs) but his larger point -- that religion isn't a necessary component of an ethical life -- is not a concept that depends upon hostility to religion. The book doesn't have a mean-spirited feel (although religious people might be offended by some of the things he says). One of Penn's precepts is that most people are fundamentally good, whether or not they belong to a religion. Penn is actually meaner to self-described agnostics (who, in his view, "are really cowardly and manipulative atheists") than he is in his discussions of sincerely held religious beliefs.Canadahttp://raisingselfesteem.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488651241352366915.post-1345017428258117442012-01-31T08:23:58.137-05:002012-01-31T08:23:58.137-05:00Portugal:
Great...now, if you can explain how flyi...Portugal:<br />Great...now, if you can explain how flying naked in a zero gravity plane ride, vomitting all over himself, and wanting to have sex while doing it explains his world view...I'll perhaps be enlightened.Dromedary Humphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14165566701791663057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488651241352366915.post-71070904614015348532012-01-31T00:27:07.894-05:002012-01-31T00:27:07.894-05:00The book is not so much a defense of atheism or of...The book is not so much a defense of atheism or of Penn Gillette, but rather stories from Penn's life that explain his worldview. He looks at the world through the lens of there not being any kind of God. He doesn't feel that religion is the problem, but rather it is belief, or faith itself –"the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen" – which is the driving force of a lot that is wrong in the world.Portugalhttp://walk-by-me.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488651241352366915.post-62667122258829096162011-08-18T09:45:19.433-04:002011-08-18T09:45:19.433-04:00@Anonymous - Oh, ok, I'm not a coward, here is...@Anonymous - Oh, ok, I'm not a coward, here is my stance:<br />Apathetic agnosticism (also called pragmatic agnosticism) <br />Not In My Power —if god/s want people to believe in them, they need only to demonstrate their existence. There is nothing humans can do to prove the existence of a god, and gods are the only force that can prove their existence, therefore the choice of human faith lies not on the shoulders of humans, but god;<br />In other words - I'm gonna live my life for me in the here and now. <br />((hugs))Traceyhttp://en.wikipedia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488651241352366915.post-64425718466660914642011-08-17T10:17:16.864-04:002011-08-17T10:17:16.864-04:00@Tracy
Agnosticism is about the state of knowledg...@Tracy<br /><br />Agnosticism is about the state of knowledge, not belief. There are agnostic theists and agnostic atheists. However "agnostic” by itself is not a "middle" point between atheism/theism. Those that call themselves “agnostic” are in most cases, trying to avoid the label of “atheism”, thus the cowardliness (or ignorance) is what is generally objected to.<br /><br />- FastthumbsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488651241352366915.post-54792628048111304712011-08-15T11:53:06.684-04:002011-08-15T11:53:06.684-04:00LOLOL!!! That's a fucking brilliant review, Hu...LOLOL!!! That's a fucking brilliant review, Hump!! LOL!<br /><br />And I for one gag at the thought of Penn naked. Love him--but don't wanna see him naked. Ew. LOL!Rachellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488651241352366915.post-3245064761607823332011-08-15T11:47:23.798-04:002011-08-15T11:47:23.798-04:00I wonder what Penn's "disdain" for m...I wonder what Penn's "disdain" for me is? Out of the closet Agnostic for one year now. Having conversations with Atheist and other "freethinkers" is the reason why I am an Agnostic, and an ex-fundamentalist religious person.<br />I love my life now, and knowing that when I die, there is nothing makes it that more precious!Tracey -http://www.starwars.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488651241352366915.post-34724336228058134032011-08-15T05:39:52.557-04:002011-08-15T05:39:52.557-04:00Thanks Hump! I was reluctant from the start I alwa...Thanks Hump! I was reluctant from the start I always thought he was a little off kilter. His talking about genitalia instead of anything intellectual would be a big turn off.Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18411206557572973605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488651241352366915.post-20153097544754523242011-08-14T22:53:14.764-04:002011-08-14T22:53:14.764-04:00"Simon Says" works part time for the Cen..."Simon Says" works part time for the Center for Inquiry in DC. They do fine work.<br /> He is promoting an appearance by Penn Jillette, for which I can't fault him.Dromedary Humphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14165566701791663057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488651241352366915.post-3012133883108007492011-08-14T22:12:54.030-04:002011-08-14T22:12:54.030-04:00Good for you, Hump. Nobody will call you a celebri...Good for you, Hump. Nobody will call you a celebrity slut! I too love Penn Gillette and he's done much good by exposing Bullshit on his show... but his libertarian rants are cold. He has disappointed me on that score as surely as dearly beloved Bill Maher does when he spouts about vaccines.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15837141927909794653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488651241352366915.post-14381625585217230232011-08-14T21:32:44.330-04:002011-08-14T21:32:44.330-04:00Simon,
Thanks for the info. I see you posted the ...Simon,<br /><br />Thanks for the info. I see you posted the exact same message on blogs and newspaper articles about Penn's book all over the internet.<br /><br />You are no doubt a paid employee of Simon & Schuster, or one of Penn's penis envy gophers. The stench of desperation fills the air. <br /><br /> I for one am in a veritable lather to spend a few hundred dollars to fly down to DC and hear Penn and his penis entertain us with a rendition of more tits, pussy and penis stories... in the best atheist tradition of course.Dromedary Humphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14165566701791663057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488651241352366915.post-26266270034734779432011-08-14T20:49:46.797-04:002011-08-14T20:49:46.797-04:00Penn Jillette will be appearing on Tuesday August ...Penn Jillette will be appearing on Tuesday August 16 at GW Lisner Auditorium to discuss his book for CFI DC. Ticket information here: <a href="http://bit.ly/pennjillettedc" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/pennjillettedc</a>SimonSayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04748847530760277608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488651241352366915.post-74451614395885060482011-08-14T20:04:20.783-04:002011-08-14T20:04:20.783-04:00Damn! I was excited when I saw this because he is ...Damn! I was excited when I saw this because he is so funny. Thanks for saving me some money. I would've been really ticked off (and a bit nauseous) to get half way through it just to find him bragging about his man vegetables. I'm not a prude or anything but eeeeeeeewwwww!!MissBizzyLizzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05729978961262432490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488651241352366915.post-33907350466792522242011-08-14T17:04:40.758-04:002011-08-14T17:04:40.758-04:00I've long thought that he should have curbed h...I've long thought that he should have curbed his potty mouth. Trouble is, the guy would go completely bananas if you asked him to knock it off. He should become the silent one.Den!shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01393112599995835149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488651241352366915.post-25611745877089114572011-08-14T16:00:27.180-04:002011-08-14T16:00:27.180-04:00Bob, your very welcome.
They asked me to publish...Bob, your very welcome. <br /> They asked me to publish my review on or about the publication date. Decided to do it today...glad I did. <br /><br />If you want my hardcover copy email me your address, I'll send it to you.Dromedary Humphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14165566701791663057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3488651241352366915.post-75542971405963293942011-08-14T15:30:54.771-04:002011-08-14T15:30:54.771-04:00Terrific timing, Hump. I have this book on my Amaz...Terrific timing, Hump. I have this book on my Amazon.com wish list and would probably have bought it on my Kindle when it gets released the day after tomorrow (8/16).<br /><br />Thank you so much for the review, you saved me $11.99 and four or 5 days of reading it. It is now off my wish list.NewEnglandBobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07190715223856189053noreply@blogger.com