The Intelligent Design proponents make a compelling, and totally legitimate, argument that if a theory has not been proven, then one suggested theory is just as good as another.
Take gravity, for example: the force of attraction between massive particles. We know a great deal about the properties of gravity, yet we know nothing about the cause of the force itself. Why are particles attracted to one another? If we review the literature, we find a lot of material dealing with the properties of gravity, but very little dealing with the underlying cause of this attraction. Until we have a proven answer to this question, it seems irresponsible to instruct students in what is, ultimately, just a theory. However, if we must discuss the theory of gravity at all, then it’s reasonable that all suggested theories should be given equal time, since none have been proven or disproven. Therefore, I formally submit that the Flying Spaghetti Monster is behind this strange and often misunderstood force.
What if it is He, pushing us down with His Noodly Appendages, that causes this force? He is invisible, remember, and is undetectable by current instruments, so in theory it is possible. And the fact that the gravitational powers of the Spaghetti Monster haven’t been disproven makes it all the more likely to be true. We can only guess as to His motives, but it’s logical to assume that if He is going to such trouble, there is a good reason. It could be that He doesn’t want us floating off earth into space, or maybe just that He enjoys touching us — we may never know.
– Bobby Henderson, The Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti Monster
Apparently it’s from Fark. Funny, especially if you know the Pokémon games. 
It begins with “You encountered McCain!”. If you catch it in the middle, just force a refresh of the page to see it from the beginning.
I just loved this comic.
I especially appreciate the contrast, when the very familiar-looking horsemen speak, with extremely scary looks on their faces, and horror movie poster-like letters, of an “apocalypse” I’d love to see become reality.
“FACTS WILL STRADDLE THE EARTH AS A COLOSSUS, AND YOU SHALL LIVE IN THEIR SHADOW!!”
(Seen first on Measured Against Reality)
A commenter to a post called The Church of Hate at Pharyngula wrote:
Deuteronomy orders that disobedient children be taken to the city gate and stoned to death.
Sounds pretty drastic and these days that would get you a long jail sentence.
What struck me as odd, no one has ever found piles of tiny bones at the gates of ancient Jewish cities. Nor AFAIK, has anyone ever done anything like this.
My best guess. When whoever was writing Deuteronomy was frothing at the mouth and ranting and raving, the average Israeli just shrugged their shoulders, said what a nutcase, and ignored him. Maybe he was the Fred Phelps of 1000 BC.
For some reason, I loved it.
Try it yourself: the Church Sign Generator! 
Yes, today is International Talk Like A Pirate Day!
Ahoy there, and all that.
The Dante’s Inferno Test has banished you to the Second Level of Hell!
Here is how you matched up against all the levels:
Take the Dante’s Divine Comedy Inferno Test
“Lustful”? Moi?
May 25 (today, that is) is Towel Day. I don’t have one with me right now (though I’ve used a couple during the day ), but, since we’re honoring the great, late Douglas Adams, I want to show you his interview with American Atheists (mentioned, incidentally, in one of this blog’s earliest posts, almost 2 years ago). Douglas Adams’ interview is as brilliant as it was years ago — and the world is less fun (both in the humorous, and in the adventurous sense) without that guy in it.
Thinking about a guy like this makes me wish there was some kind of afterlife, since I’d give anything to ever talk to the man. Unfortunately, wishing doesn’t make it so… and accepting that is what makes us adults instead of children.
It’s been some years, but… So long, Douglas, and thanks for all the fish.
Seen on Deep Thoughts, a link to one of the most serious (!) articles on Uncyclopedia: How to Start a Religion.
As I said, it’s not just an article for laughs, like most of them in Uncyclopedia are. This one is actually a “useful” guide (”useful” if you really wanted to start a religion, that is), and suggests how most common religions were actually created.
I’ve actually thought about creating a religion some years ago, but a “joke” one. Maybe I’ll do it someday.
I haven’t cross-promoted the two parts of Way of the Mind a lot (this blog, and the forum), because it can get annoying (”see, a new forum thread! look, a new blog post!”). But this one is simply too good to be missed.
The author is anonymous, so I have reproduced it in the forum. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. And if it makes you join the forum, so much the better.
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