Please thank our anonymous investor...
With the help of an investor who wishes to remain anonymous the Rational Response Squad is in the process of purchasing a large home to run RRS operations for the next 30 years and beyond. Satisfying a desire to help humanity overcome theism Kelly, Rook, and Sapient have committed to each other to work and live together in a single house so that we can become more efficient and more productive. Rook will be moving to full time status and while Kelly will continue to work part time, it's our goal that at some point she'll be able to work on nothing else other than Rational Response Squad related business alongside of Rook and myself. Words can't express how thankful we are to have helped start such a large, thriving, and helpful community. Although we may be at our computers a little less in the short term as we coordinate the logistics of purchasing a home, moving into it, furnishing it, and outfitting "the bunker" with the highest level of security the industry has to offer, we promise to bust our butts for you in the long term. Your continued support will become more important than ever. A special thank you to our anonymous investor, you have gone beyond the call of duty and we will be forever indebted to you for all of the help and support you are offering us, without you, this wouldn't be possible.
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We shall crush the christians' spirits, like clams on our tummys.
Mr. Anonymous,
Thank you, is a small price to pay for your commitment to the Rational Response Squad. You have brought the team and our members many steps closer to educating the masses about the ills of theism.
It is said that people who give generously have a big heart...but this gift you have bestowed on the RRS, proves to me, that you have the intellect to realize the dreams of all non-believers...the end of Theism.
I will continue to work diligently for the RRS, and hope someday to raise a glass of beer with you in the new HQ.
All good things to you.
Razor.
...enough to get me to post. Even though I know that the battle against irrational thought must be a worldwide effort, and that many parts of the world are way ahead of us, I still can't help feeling some Philly pride.
Way to go! Congratulations!
"The priests of the different religious sects...dread the advance of science as witches do the approach of daylight, and scowl on the fatal harbinger announcing the subdivision of the duperies on which they live."--Thomas Jefferson, to Correa de Serra
this is a landmark day ...hell a landmark year...
yesterday a member of the US congress comes out as a non-theist..and now RRS is guaranteed to thrive for years to come.
This calls for beer.
Snake handling is for pussies. I've started up a sect where you prove God is watching over you by punching bears in the face .
"The brain is an important learning tool , Meatwad . " - Frylock
Yeah...what Rayman said. It's awesome that you are willing to devote your lives to ending religion. Me? I just assumed it was a fool's errand. After I read and listened to Sam Harris and Dawkins, I got scared. I am so glad that someone thinks the effort is worth it.
Rock on.
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Whoa, huge thanks go out to whoever it was. Thank you for helping the rational movement in general. I know prolly this guy is either afraid of Christians if they found out he did it, or has another reason for being not wanting to be known. Hope we can get to know who it is sometime though, he needs thanks.
So, how long till the Christians bring up Satan is the invester. I can see it now "RRS does not want you to know because it's actually satan, sapient sold his soul!"
"When I die I shall be content to vanish into nothingness.... No show, however good, could conceivably be good forever.... I do not believe in immortality, and have no desire for it." ~H.L. Mencken
Thank god i'm a atheist!
Well you guys certainly deserve this after all the hard work you guys have put in. Congratulations and thank you from all of us to the anonymous donor. Keep up the good work guys. Hey does this mean we may soon have a church of athiology?
HAHA Man, I've been watching too much T.V.... the first thing that I thought of when I read this post was a narrated reality show ... "Three stoic atheists have come together to live in the same house! We'll see what happens when a group of people stops believing in God and starts being REAL!"
Totally awesome news though! My life is very hectic at the moment, but in the coming weeks I'll be looking to contribute whatever I can - especially diatribes, discussions and essays! Let me know where there's a debate to be had and I'll throw in my two cents + a few bucks to back it up!
This is great news. Congratulations!
I'm really looking forward to realizing the tremendous impact your team will undoubtedly have in exposing that fraud and dangerous mind virus known as theism. I think we could be witnessing here today, the early makings of such a significant cultural awakening and enlightenment in America, that it will one day prove to be among the most important and beneficial social changes in our nation's history.
What's wrong, Sapient?
Not idols, but ideals
We choose from any number of things that can be categorized and prioritized to fit into our solipsistic microcosms. We have many things which we praise and revile all to our own satisfaction. Yet still we claim to yearn for inter-subjective agreement on the things we prioritize as greatest in our own subjective assessment. We humans are a contrary lot bent on the subversion of our own designs.
In my opinion, one of the primary faults intrinsic to humanity is our ability to close down our reasoning faculties in the hope of maintaining our microcosm as is. Yes, I said that our minds are conservative. We claim to be driven by our declared desire for change and improvement then proceed to rationalize that by subsequently avowing to dogma. We don’t like it, but often are powerless against it. Hypocrisy is nature. Any one of us has within our capacity to be the type of person that can escape the clutches of our own habitual natures, but how?
When we are exposed to people who embody our ideals, we are stricken with awe so much so that our senses dull and we fail to recognize them as such. I’m not talking about nice people. I’m not talking about charismatic people. I’m referring to people that either collectively or individually represent that open-minded ideal that we long for in ourselves.
The people that make up The Rational Response Squad and the site www.rationalresponders.com are the epitome of that open-minded ideal in my assessment. They are too many to list and most would scoff at my admiration, question my sanity, or feign modesty. Regardless, the evidence is readily available in the form of HTML and I would encourage anyone to look at it for themselves.
We take each of these individuals for granted in their roles on the site and in public. It is expected, nay demanded of them to help theists of all faiths to realize that they could be wrong. Not that they are, but could be. They also take on the role of keeping the obnoxious atheists such as myself and a few others in check.
That is where I come to the next point. This type of endeavor cannot be undertaken cheaply nor can it be done half-assed. That is why I thank the individual whom has given three core members of the squad the opportunity to further explicate the dangers concerning theism for all of humankind. The future has taken on a new ray of hope for me that humanity will see its way through this modern dark age.
Thank you for doing what I could not. Thank you for seeing what I have and most importantly… Thank you for being that person that epitomizes my ideal.
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This is fuciing awesome news.
Best of luck to you guys and a tip of the hat to Mr Anonymous Investor.
"Sometimes even the wisest of man or machine can make an error."
-Optimus Prime
Wow! Good deal! (don't comment much, but this was worth the words!)
-Shannon
Congratulations, guys -- and thank you, Benefactor, for taking such a bold leap to reason!
Keep up the great work, all! MORE BIG NAMES, MORE EXPOSURE -- SUCCESS!!
x1 (event/state) is a reason/justification/explanation for/causing/permitting x2 (event/state)
Thanks whoever you are for your generosity. I'm sure your money is in good hands.
Be who you are.
Do what you love.
Make a difference.
Change the world.
Good job guys give it a few more generations and you will have to say im an "active theist" which sounds retarded.
This is wicked! I'm so happy for u guys. I remember Laura Ingram *cough*-bitch-*cough* took the micky when you said your girlfriend was supporting you - well, Laura can stick it now! I hope you guys get even more publicity from this.
Thank you Mr Anonymous! It probably wouldn't be the best idea if you identified yourself, but it would be nice to know something about the person who has made such a huge charitable gesture!
"This is the real world, stupid." - Charlie Brooker
"It is necessary to be bold. Some people can be reasoned into sense, and others must be shocked into it. Say a bold thing that will stagger them, and they will begin to think." - Thomas Paine
Congratulations guys, and thanks to whoever it is that is so willing to invest their earnings into such an important cause. If more people were so willing to fund research and education, the world would be a much safer place. This is more than a step in the right direction, it's a leap and a bound towards a better informed western world.
Congrats again, to everyone.
I'm so incredibly excited about this move. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to the most generous and wise donor. You couldn't have found better people than brian, rook, and kelly for this venture. I just hope they are not ur indentured servants for the next 50 years, j/k. Thanks a lot.
A note to Sapient and those living there. TELL NO ONE THE LOCATION! i will worry for your safety some christians will try to tear you house down, be sure of that. Be very careful and watch yourselves when you going home.
All the best.
Just use your head.
Resident christian here. I hope that no one comes after you guys or your anonymous donor. It would be a shame if someone did such an abomination in the name of christ.
I just wanted to say that this is the saddest news that I've heard in a long time. I don't know what to say...I'm thoroughly convinced of the opposite of what you believe...and though i'm sure it is unwelcome and ignored, I pray that you guys would come to the knowledge of Christ.
jason
You tell me to substantiate my claim that God exists and it is given to you. I ask you to substantiate your claim that God does not exist and you respond with confusion and misunderstanding. Satan is a liar. God stands and waits for you.[j316]
Looks like even God likes you guys. Sent you a "Guardian Angel".
I'd like to bestow my deepest gratitude and honor upon this anonymous person to whom the future RRS success will be founded upon. Combined with the intellect, rhetorical skill, knowledge, and personalities of the RRS members, this bunker (if that is to be the designation which sticks) will be the launching pad of rationality.
I believe that this donation was the most rational choice made.
Shaun
I'll fight for a person's right to speak so long as that person will, in return, fight to allow me to challenge their opinions and ridicule them as the content of their ideas merit.
This is great news for the cause of reason, logic, and humanity. Another great step in the evolution of man and society.
Thank you Donor.
"Those who think they know don't know. Those that know they don't know, know."
It better have an olympic size swimming pool with high dive, water slide and movie theatre, otherwise I am not comming over to visit.
(note to self: Did I think that, or type it?)
In all seriousness though. Thanks to the very generous contributor. Your contribution will allow them to focus on putting a face to reason.
"We are a nation of Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus -- and nonbelievers."Obama
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This is fantastic!!! Congratulations and many thanks to whoever was so generous. It's definitely important to keep you guys up and running.
If god takes life he's an indian giver
This is definitely cool!
I'm glad there are people out there with the finances to support freethinking. I sincerely thank you for letting this endeavor grow.
And..one more thing.....KEGGER AT THE RRS HOUSE!!! I'LL BRING MY FRIEND JACK.
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I'd love to attend THAT event!
Only someone with a truely pure heart would do that. Thanks mystery person!
Wow, that's absolutely amazing! Thanks for the donation Mr./Mrs. Anon!
Now we will be thought of even more as a cult lol.
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Comment: It is an amazing thing when atheism forms a cult and consider themselves free thinkers. This is more proof of God existing because it shows how anti-religious people have a real agenda to not just disbelieve in God which would be personal opinion but to prostelytize atheism and blasphemy is inherently not a free thinking pursuit. As I have said before RRS is a cult and now they are creating there little "Heavens Gate" bunker. Why would they even want to call a home "bunker" or "compound". I hope this doesn't turn into another Waco. There may not even be a mystery donor. If there is a "mystery donor" isn't that a bit mystical anyway. The fact is that Sapient is clever and I do mean clever.
LMFAO
This is a great deed for the betterment of society. I assure you, mr. Anon, you are certainly doing a huge good for us all. Thank you! Sincerely, Scotch.
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Thank you anonymous!
Congrats guys!!
Have you thought about succession planning? Will there be breeding in this house; perpetuation of the RRS-- mini-rrsers for the next generation!
I can fill a cup if desired; just saying.
Cool, a secret fortress! Will it come with laser beams and nameless goons that act as cannon-fodder? Dangerous traps and secret rooms?
No?
Joking aside, it's still cool that you mofos have this deal going down. Props to the investor that's making this possible. You're becoming legion.
-=Grim=-
No Nyarlathotep, Know Peace.
Know Nyarlathotep, No Peace.
This is great news! My thanks go to the anonymous benefactor for this truly awe-inspiring sacrifice.
Has any thought been put into naming this house? And is there an opening for a rather enthusiastic Secular Humanist dish-washer? I'd gladly sleep in the laundry hamper behind the washing machine.
"Blessed be the absent-minded for they will not notice."
AWESOME! Great News, guys! Congrats!
Also, thank you very much to the mystery person.
Good Shit!
Now all you need is a sercurity system.
My Plan
NOW WITH ANTI-LSD BUS LASERS!!!!
This is all so incredibly exciting. So exciting, in fact, that it's even brought out a couple of first time posters.
Good things are spreading from a great act of generosity!
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Thanks so much, mystery man! We're gaining ground and a movement.
G'day Anon
Anonymous donor, here's a heartfelt handshake of gratitude from Australian atheists who support the 'rational' cause from afar. Your next beers' on me, if I ever meet you.
Wow. That's completely fucking awesome. Sorry I can't help out more, enlisted don't make a whole helluva lot, but I'm glad that someone who does did help out. Fuckin' awesome. Thanks, anonymous.
OUR OFFER ON THE HOME WE WANT WAS VERBALLY ACCEPTED!
THE DEAL WILL BE IRONCLAD TOMORROW WHEN THEY SIGN OFF ON IT!
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wow, that's amazing!
good luck for the upcoming turmoil of moving!
FANTASTIC!
thanks so much, Anonymous Donor. awesome donation.
and thanks to the RRS, you guys do great work.
Rill
It IS a SHAME you have to rely on a big donation for a little while.
You would be able to receive whatever you ask just by 'flashing the badge,' if everyone knew what you did and wasn't programmed to BAA at you and block your way rather than offering you all the goods and things you require.
"Oh, give it up; He's in The Squad!" elder managers would say to young cashiers asking if you're supposed to have all those Happy Meals.
Ah well ... being always grateful ...
Or something like that. Or Not. MythMan J
The new house deal is ironclad! Everyone has signed off on it. I know we get tons of help from everyone, but Rook has been unemployed for two months working solely on RRS activites while looking for work. He's reached the end of the borrowing trail, and we need the money we have for the new house, so if you can help pay for Rooks moving expenses it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks so much everyone.
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Here's 20.
Thanks Matt.
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