#Dan Barker

[epicallyepicepilogue]

[yoestuveaquiunavezfrases21]

2375- Los teístas temen que la gente piense por sí misma; los ateos temen que no lo haga.

Dan Barker

[atheostic]

“Scientists do not join hands every Sunday and sing "Yes gravity is real! I know gravity is real! I will have faith! I believe in my heart that what goes up, up, up must come down, down, down. Amen!" If they did, we would think they were pretty insecure about the concept.”

― Dan Barker

[samw3000]

Performance Review

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[elegantzombielite]

"Faith is a cop-out. If the only way you can accept an assertion is by faith, then you are conceding that it can't be taken on its own merits."

Dan Barker, former preacher, musician (b. 25th June 1949)

[linusjf]

Dan Barker: Cop-out

“Faith is a cop-out. If the only way you can accept an assertion is by faith, then you are conceding that it can’t be taken on its own merits.” —Dan Barker, former preacher, musician.

[religion-is-a-mental-illness]

Xians never even attempt the challenge, much less meet it. Instead, they bluster foolishly about why the question is unreasonable or why it's somehow silly to even ask such a straightforward question, to distract from the fact they know it's a doomed exercise.

https://freethoughtnow.org/easter-challenge/

I HAVE AN EASTER challenge for Christians. My challenge is simply this: tell me what happened on Easter. I am not asking for proof. My straightforward request is merely that Christians tell me exactly what happened on the day that their most important doctrine was born.

Believers should eagerly take up this challenge, since without the resurrection, there is no Christianity. Paul wrote, “And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not.” (I Corinthians 15:14-15)

The conditions of the challenge are simple and reasonable. In each of the four Gospels, begin at Easter morning and read to the end of the book: Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, and John 20-21. Also read Acts 1:3-12 and Paul’s tiny version of the story in I Corinthians 15:3-8. These 165 verses can be read in a few moments. Then, without omitting a single detail from these separate accounts, write a simple, chronological narrative of the events between the resurrection and the ascension: what happened first, second, and so on; who said what, when; and where these things happened.

Since the gospels do not always give precise times of day, it is permissible to make educated guesses. The narrative does not have to pretend to present a perfect picture–it only needs to give at least one plausible account of all of the facts. Additional explanation of the narrative may be set apart in parentheses. The important condition to the challenge, however, is that not one single biblical detail be omitted. Fair enough?

I have tried this challenge myself. I failed. An Assembly of God minister whom I was debating a couple of years ago on a Florida radio show loudly proclaimed over the air that he would send me the narrative in a few days. I am still waiting. After my debate at the University of Wisconsin, “Jesus of Nazareth: Messiah or Myth,” a Lutheran graduate student told me he accepted the challenge and would be contacting me in about a week. I have never heard from him. Both of these people, and others, agreed that the request was reasonable and crucial. Maybe they are slow readers.

[ Continued… ]

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It’s funny because it’s complete fiction and they accidentally figured it out.

[bitterkarella]

Midnight Pals: the trans mummy returns

King: hey clive i read online that you were pro trans rights Clive Barker: what an odd thing to say Barker: why ever would you feel the need to remark on that Barker: when it's the obvious opinion held by all right-thinking people Barker: but yes Clive Barker: ya know, i had an idea to make a trans version of the mummy King: really? i don't remember that coming up before Barker: oh no? Barker: then enjoy this midnight pals classic™ about my trans mummy idea Barker: you better fuckin enjoy it cuz we got nothing funny to say today [theremin flashback sound effect]

Barker: Submitted for the approval of the midnight society, i call this the tale of the mummy Barker: but I got a twist for ya Barker: what if this time Barker: the mummy Barker: was Barker: tra Dan Simmons: THAT'S POLITICAL CORRECTNESS GONE MAD Barker: ns

Simmons: how are you gonna know if a mummy is trans?! archeologists would just LOOK at the mummy's pelvis and KNOW the mummy's BIOLOGICAL SEX Barker: uh no Barker: it would be obvious Barker: this mummy wears a choker Barker: probably with a big ol' scarab on it or something

Barker: of course ancient egypt considered cats sacred, so naturally my trans mummy wears cat ears King: right, right Barker: and post orchiectomy she carries around her balls in a canopic jar King: sure, sounds legit Simmons: I AM Simmons: SO MAD ABOUT THIS

Barker: i really think my trans mummy idea has some legs Barker: where's joanne? i wanna tell her about this haha Poe: she's not here tonight clive Barker: oh what a shame haha Barker: maybe i'll just head over to her scottish castle to tell her haha Poe: clive Poe: clive

Poe: clive don't be an instigator Barker: me???? an instigator?? Barker: edgar Barker: you wound me Barker: i'm not instigating i just really think hahahah she's gonna be SO FUCKING mad Poe: Barker: C'MON! it'll be funny!

Barker: hey joanne guess what JK Rowling: shut the fuck up Barker: haha what? i didn't say anything Rowling: i know you

[st7arlight]

TIL that jon was at georgie’s on april 1st, 2017 (aka DanandPhilCRAFTS’s most recent upload)

[reelvibes91]

Night of the Zoopocalypse!

Sometimes, you just need a fresh take on an old genre to have a blast at the movies. This was the case with Night of the Zoopocalypse. It featured a cool animation style.

Originally planned as a more mature graphic novel by Clive Barker, the story was retooled and rebranded for family entertainment. After a meteor begins to turn innocent zoo animals into zombies the survivors must band together to figure out to reverse the damages.

It is a wild ride. It is such a unique concept with even better execution. It pokes fun at the genres it is exploring and serves as very fun introduction point for young audiences into the horror genre. Personally, my two oldest children attended with and they had a blast with the themes. A few times, they were jump scared but nothing too wild or extreme for them to handle.

If you want something different from the huge IP movies flooding your screen, this may be it. The only recognizable name among the cast is David Harbor, and he does a phenomenal job lending his voice talents to this cast.

All the characters fit into classic tropes to help ease the little ones into the horror elements. They keep it light while exploring the themes of betrayal, friendship, and bravery in the face of terrifying circumstances. The vibrant colors help showcase the animals in different forms and ease the load in terms of what would have otherwise been violent scenes.

Good family fun is rooted at the core of this movie, and it is highly recommended. This is one that my family and I definitely plan on watching again at home whenever possible.

[scottguy]

You don't need God to be kind. You don't need God to believe your spirit will last forever.

[timidwerewolf]

Clive Barker's Hellraiser #7 comic, illustrated by Dan Brereton

[yoestuveaquiunavezfrases21]

2373- El verdadero amor es el respeto, la admiración, la compasión y la bondad

(Dan Barker)

[brokehorrorfan]

Phantasia Cult has released Ghostbusters, Hellraiser, and Twin Peaks apparel. T-shirts ($18) and long sleeves ($22) are up for pre-order until June 3 and will ship 3-6 weeks later.

[hold322]

505 WGCBP | The Doctor Droid

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[elegantzombielite]

"Scientists do not join hands every Sunday and sing 'Yes gravity is real! I know gravity is real! I will have faith! I believe in my heart that what goes up, up, up must come down, down, down. Amen!' If they did, we would think they were pretty insecure about the concept."

Dan Barker, activist, musician, and former preacher (b. 25 June 1949)