Me: Blog XIII: No God In Kuwait
So I'm still looking. My team leader just gav me a book to read, "The Science of God" or some such. I haven't exactly had time to crack it and look at it, but my own lack of printed ammunition for this arguement is particularly galling. If anyone could suggest any books to throw back at him, that would be awesome.
Kuwait is a shithole. Its completely barren and lifeless. Well, that's not entirely true. I've seen three ants and one bird since I got here. Why anyone would fight over this dump is beyond me.
What in the hell would a god have to be thinking (or smoking for that matter), when they put together a shitstain on the planet's underwear like this? Or, is it possible, maybe just for an instant, that people can stop marveling at what they call "God's Creation" and realize that its not. Not everything in the world or universe is beautiful. Kuwait most definitely isn't. There is extremely little vegetation, just sand as far as I can see with my scope. And its hot. About 140+ degrees fahrenheit of hot.
We've had a couple of guys go down already due to heat injuries. One of 'em was my team's SAW gunner. A rather devout man, actually. So, my question is, if he prayed to god for strength, then his god failed him for a number of reasons. Maybe god isn't there. Just a though.
As for myself, I didn't pray. I drank water. And I drove on.
Now I'm the dude packing the SAW and about 120 pounds worth of equipment. Whoo-hoo! Well, okay, the weight sucks, yeah, but I really like the fully automatic firepower.
Anyway, back to the topic, this shithole was created by weather conditions and the formation of the planet, no? And from what I've seen, when one prays to god for strength, they go down with heat exhaustion. And when one doesn't pray, they just take care of themselves so they're in good enough shape to drive on, they can. Hmm. I'm not seeing the whole "god provides" thing here at all. He provides no strength, no water, no relief whatsoever. I did that shit on my own and I fucking rocked on.
Still am, for that matter.
Ah, well.
Anyway, I'm gonna head out right about now. Internet connection will be, well, iffy at best. Don't know when I'm gonna be able to update this as often as I'd like. As always, comments and suggestions are always welcome. Point out something to me and I'll explore it as much as I am able. I'll be taking notes as well, so if you want to throw an idea at me, I'll write it down and keep it in mind.
Take it easy, ladies and gentlemen.
AATW.
God never helped me fly - a C130 and a T10 parachute did.
God never struck down my enemies - my hand on an M249 SAW did.
TheSarge wrote: Why
From the CIA - World Factbook
Kuwait is a small, rich, relatively open economy with self-reported crude oil reserves of about 96 billion barrels - 10% of world reserves. Petroleum accounts for nearly half of GDP, 95% of export revenues, and 80% of government income. Kuwait's climate limits agricultural development. Consequently, with the exception of fish, it depends almost wholly on food imports. About 75% of potable water must be distilled or imported. Kuwait continues its discussions with foreign oil companies to develop fields in the northern part of the country. High oil prices in recent years have helped build Kuwait's budget and trade surpluses and foreign reserves. As a result of this positive fiscal situation, the need for economic reforms is less urgent and the government has not earnestly pushed through new initiatives.
Religious faith is noncontingent.
In its broadest philosophical usage a state of affairs is said to be contingent if it may and also may not be.
Nobody likes a smartass,
Nobody likes a smartass, moron.
God never helped me fly - a C130 and a T10 parachute did.
God never struck down my enemies - my hand on an M249 SAW did.
Of course I have to ask:
Of course I have to ask: Why did your team leader give you The Science of God to read? Was it given to everyone or just the "godless atheist"?
I looked the book up on Amazon and, be careful, it might make you a bit ill. Basically the guy is attempting to prove that the bible and science are compatible.
From one of the book reviews:
I suggest you give your team leader The God Delusion by Dawkins.
It sounds like Kuwiat is a very large beach, minus the water. Unfortunately, it doesn't sound like you're dressed for the beach or have the proper picnic supplies.
Stay safe, my friend.
Rational Responders - atheist, atheism, agnostic.
Susan wrote: Why did your
If, as Susan wonders, it was given only to the one guy whose religious views are different from the rest of the team members, you may have grounds for an EO complaint. However, keep in mind that while it's the joes who get put on the shit details, some of those details may "need" an NCOIC, and your team leader may "randomly" pick you for it.
If you do file an EO complaint, I recommend you tell as few people as possible. I'm no EO rep (only an E-4), nor have I actually had to file a complaint; but if your chain of command is intolerant of atheists, or non-Christians in general, expect difficulties.
Good night, funny man, and thanks for the laughter.
Quote: "These fossils in
So the author has never heard of Hox genes. His problem. Whose perogative is that?
-If it cannot be expressed in terms of mathematics, it isn't physics!
-Me
"Electricity will take the place of God. Let the peasant pray to electricity. He's going to feel the power of the central authorities more than that of heaven." -Vladimir Lenin 1914
TheSarge wrote:
Religious faith is noncontingent.
In its broadest philosophical usage a state of affairs is said to be contingent if it may and also may not be.
My team leader handed off
My team leader handed off the Science of God to me and me only because we really got into it the one day. I argued from the athiest point of science, and he attempted to argue that not only are science and theism compatible, there are also no athiests in foxholes.
Isn't the purpose of this blog to disprove that?
Ah, well, I'll read it, take it with a grain of salt (or maybe a pound of salt) and then I'll get back to him.
God never helped me fly - a C130 and a T10 parachute did.
God never struck down my enemies - my hand on an M249 SAW did.